Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

David Bennett Cole, loving husband, father, and grandfather was at home on February 21, 2025, when he peacefully went to join his Lord.

David was born on October 12, 1940, to Harrison Cole and Nettie Mainus in Sentinel, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Marine Corps and worked at the Irving Fire Department, both achievements he was fiercely proud of....

Feb 7, 2025

Clyde Wesley (Wes) Moore passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 at the age of 83. He was born June 22, 1941 in Bisbee, Arizona to Clyde Joseph Moore and Mildred Burroughs Moore who preceded him in death. Wes married the love of his life, Ann Ruth Moore on August 15, 1970.

Wes served in the Texas Army National Guard as...

Feb 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Lynette Townsend on February 3, 2025, at the age of 82, after a years-long battle with several medical issues. Born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on April 27, 1942, Jean lived in seventeen homes in twelve cities and three states, ending up in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, the only place...

Feb 1, 2025

Stephanie Ogier Wisdom, aged 59, of Fort Worth, passed away on February 1st, 2025, after a courageous six-year battle with lung cancer. She was born on March 27, 1965, in San Antonio, Texas to her mother and father, Charles E. Ogier and Mary Jane (Black) Ogier.

Stephanie began her career at CitiBank in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting as a credit card...

Jan 26, 2025

Brian Edward Sonnier, age 57, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. He was born January 26, 1968. Brian was a graduate of the Erath High School Class of 1986. Brian enlisted in the U.S. Air Force July 17, 1989. He met the love of his life while stationed at RAF Weathersfield England, Melissa Cramsie and...

Jan 24, 2025

Kim Snyder, 81 of Benbrook Texas passed away on January 24, 2025 at her home peacefully with her loving son by her side.

 Kim was born January 23, 1944 in a small village in South Korea. She was the oldest of three siblings. 

 She met her future husband, Ronald Snyder at Osan Air Base in 1971. They were married in 1972. Their...

Jan 15, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Jimmy Don Smith, age 78, of Benbrook, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at Texas Health Resources Fort Worth.

Born in Whitesboro, Texas, on November 16, 1946, Jimmy was the son of Edgar Jack and Shirley Inez (Midgett) Smith. He dedicated his life to his family, his country, his career, and his community.

Jimmy graduated from Whitesboro High School in...

Jan 12, 2025

Rachel was born August 21, 1985, in Dallas and resided in the Fort Worth area most of her life. Rachel attended elementary school in Benbrook and graduated from Western Hills High School in 2003. Rachel enjoyed fishing, traveling, and growing plants which filled her home. She had some college credits from Tarrant County College and worked as a caregiver in...

Jan 4, 2025

Aidan Lee Caraway, 17, made his unexpected departure on January 4, 2025, as the result of a freak and tragic automobile accident.

Aidan was born on February 13, 2007, and lived his short, vibrant life in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated high school in December 2024, and was set to report to Marines basic training in July 2025, after walking the...

Jan 4, 2025

Franji Christian, 86, passed away January 4, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Franji was born April 25, 1938 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Minnie Frances Hall and Johnnie Morgan Hensley.

Celebration of Life: 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Discovery Village, 3401 Amador Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.

(More obituary information to follow soon.)

Jan 4, 2025

Dec 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Rayy Moreno, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who left this world on December 23, 2024, at the age of 44. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 16, 1980, Anthony spent his life surrounded by love, laughter, and the unwavering support of family and friends.

Anthony...

Dec 17, 2024

Denton Merrill Garner, age 90, of Ft. Worth, Texas passed away peacefully December 17, 2024. Denton was born June 17, 1934, son of Dorris and Olive Garner in Ellenboro, West Virginia. They moved to Pennsboro, West Virginia where he played football for Pennsboro High School. While in high school, he met the love of his life, Sharon Allmaker and they...

Dec 16, 2024

Jean Johnson Gilliland, 96, passed away December 16, 2024. Jean was born October 15, 1928, in Midlothian, Tx to Ernest Jack Johnson and Maurine Morris. Jean married Zach Gilliland September 16, 1950 in Irving and shortly thereafter moved to Fort Worth, where they lived until retiring to the mountain community of Alto, NM.

Jean was a housewife and mother, raising two...

Dec 8, 2024

Harlene Walls Arter, age 86, of Granbury, Texas, formerly of Kennedale, Texas, passed away peacefully December 8, 2024. Harlene was born May 28, 1938, the daughter of Harold and Bonnie (Simmons) Walls in Roff, Oklahoma. At the age of 21, on Sept 6, 1959, she married Verlin Arter and together they lovingly traversed life together until Verlin’s death on April...

Dec 7, 2024

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Patrick Hoket on Dec 7 2024.  

Patrick was born November 17,1973 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center ,El Paso ,Texas to Marilyn Hall Kepner and Terry Dale Hoket. 

Patrick was a 1993 graduate of Western Hills High School. He attended Tarrant County College and achieved his goal of becoming an Emergency Medical...

Dec 2, 2024

Hubert Ray Lake, 87, left this life and joined the Church Triumphant on Monday, December 2, 2024. 

A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church of Benbrook, 1015 McKinley St., Benbrook, Texas on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 pm.

Hubert “Ray” was born December 30, 1936 to Ima Opal (Burks) and Hubert Dalton Lake in Sayre, Oklahoma. Ray’s family lived...

Nov 27, 2024

Joyce Paula White was born on June 14, 1937 and passed from this life on November 27, 2024. She lived 87 years and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born in Paramus, New Jersey and was the daughter of Ernest and Edith Bolm. Joyce moved with Edith, Ernest and her four brothers, Arthur, Leslie, Ernie, and Richard,...

Nov 24, 2024

 Cameron Mark Hines 

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our beloved son, Cameron Mark Hines, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the age of 29 years old. 

Cameron was born on September 18, 1995 to Mark Hines and Christine Hines Sterzer. 

He attended Westcliff Elementary in Fort Worth then moved...