Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Gordon Mathew Hatch

Gordon Mathew Hatch

Jul 21, 2017

Retired US Air Force Master Sgt., Gordon Mathew Hatch, 76, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017. Memorial Service: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Biggers Funeral Home. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017, prior to the service at the funeral home. Gordon was born December 8, 1940, in Freer, to Wallace Everett and Nellie Dolores...

William Allen Cross

William Allen Cross

Jul 21, 2017

William Allen Cross, 58, lost his battle to brain cancer that was diagnosed on March 3, 2017. He went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 21, 2017. Service: A celebration of Life is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to the...

James Don Renfro

James Don Renfro

Jul 21, 2017

James Don Renfro, 102, passed away Friday July 21, 2017 at his home. Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Lakeside. Interment: Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation: Open on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Biggers Funeral Home. Don was born December 12, 1914 in Bynum, Texas to William B. and Maizie Renfro. He was a longtime member...

John Floyd “Johnny” Baker

John Floyd “Johnny” Baker

Jul 18, 2017

John Floyd "Johnny" Baker, 63, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Fort Worth. Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Visitation and Reception: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the funeral home prior to the service. Johnny was a Fort Worth native born November 3, 1953 to the late, C.W. Baker and Corrine...

Lorin Daniel Lance Jr.

Lorin Daniel Lance Jr.

Jul 16, 2017

Lorin D. Lance Jr., 61, of Azle passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. Memorial Service and Military Honors: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Rev. Mike Miles from The Church at Azle will officiate. Lorin was born on May 10, 1956 in Freemont, Michigan to Lorin Daniel Lance Sr. and Phyllis Elaine (Barnhard) Lance. He served...

Gregory L. Williams

Gregory L. Williams

Jul 16, 2017

Gregory L. Williams, 59, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Greg enjoyed life, family, friends, and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada and father, Algie. Survivors: Wife, Cathy Williams; step-son, Tony Minonno; daughter-in-law, Roberta Minonno; brothers, Craig and Blake Williams and Derek Williams...

Errol Joseph “Duke” Linden Jr.

Errol Joseph “Duke” Linden Jr.

Jul 15, 2017

Errol Joseph "Duke" Linden Jr., 57, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017. His Life Celebration: 12:00 noon Friday, July 21, 2017 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the funeral home. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Errol Joseph Linden Jr. was born to Errol and Myrna Linden at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston on...

Clyde Albert Redford

Clyde Albert Redford

Jul 14, 2017

Clyde Albert Redford, 73, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Service: 4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Clyde Albert Redford was born July 7, 1944 in Fort Worth to Raymond Albert Redford and Henrietta Rae (Witzel) Redford. He was a city of Fort Worth employee for over 20 years before his retirement. He was a former...

Lou Eva Shelton

Lou Eva Shelton

Jul 14, 2017

Lou Eva Shelton, 81, of Saginaw, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, July 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Saginaw Church of Christ officiated by Britt Farmer. A private burial is scheduled for a later time. Lou was born on December 14, 1935 in San Angelo, Texas, to Jake...

Mary F. Grounds

Mary F. Grounds

Jul 9, 2017

Mary F. Grounds, 81, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. MEMORIAL SERVICE: A Celebration of Life for Mary will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Lighthouse Fellowship. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 7200 Robertson Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76135, or to Lighthouse Fellowship United Methodist Women - - same...

Donald Edward “Pap Pap” Perry

Donald Edward “Pap Pap” Perry

Jul 8, 2017

Donald Edward "Pap Pap" Perry, 82, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. Memorial Service: 1:00 pm Friday, July 14, 2017, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Don was born January 13, 1935, in East Pike Run Township, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Redstone High School and attended seminary school. He was in the Army National Guard of Ohio. He was founder/owner of Don...

Dorothy Mccoy Baker “Tootsie” Young

Dorothy Mccoy Baker “Tootsie” Young

Jul 6, 2017

Dorothy McCoy Baker "Tootsie" Young, 88, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017, at her home. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Committal: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Nancy Smith Cemetery near Glen Rose. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2017, at the funeral home. Memorials: Lewy Body Dementia Association. Dorothy Louise...

Alta Lee Percival

Alta Lee Percival

Jul 5, 2017

Alta Lee Percival, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Azle. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the funeral home. Alta Lee (Knight) Percival was born on November 27, 1946 in Fort Worth to Raymond...

Tom Powley

Tom Powley

Jul 5, 2017

Tom Powley, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Service: A Private family service will be held in the future. Tom was born in Santa Monica, California and spent most of his life in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He was a successful general contractor and was recognized for his design, architectural, and building...

Georgia Clark

Georgia Clark

Jul 3, 2017

Georgia Clark, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away from complications of lung cancer on July 3, 2017. Georgia was born October 27, 1936 and was raised in Bishop, California. She met her soul-mate, Robert Clark, in Bishop and had two daughters, Brenda and Sherree. The family moved to Hanford, California where they lived from 1963 to 2011, when...

Gay O. Harper Fulgham

Gay O. Harper Fulgham

Jul 3, 2017

Gay O. Harper Fulgham, 77, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at her home. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment: Private in Authon Cemetery. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, at the funeral home prior to the service. Gay was born November 19, 1939 in Decatur to James E. and Dorothy P. Harper....

Charles Brent Lindsey

Charles Brent Lindsey

Jul 2, 2017

Charles Brent Lindsey, 57, a longtime resident of Azle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment: Ash Creek Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Brent was born on January 20, 1960...

Joe Tom Carr

Joe Tom Carr

Jul 1, 2017

Joe Tom Carr, 83, went home to the Lord on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Graveside service: 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Biggers Funeral Home. Joe Tom was born on December 4, 1933 in Oklahoma to Nile and Madge Carr on their way home to Texas. Joe...

Maria “Lucy” Johnson

Maria “Lucy” Johnson

Jun 26, 2017

Maria "Lucy" Johnson, 64, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. Graveside Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2017 at Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2017 at Biggers Funeral Home prior to the service. Maria was loving and selfless; she always put others needs before her own. She will be missed. Maria is survived...

Emilio Govea

Emilio Govea

Jun 22, 2017

Emilio Govea, 86, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Viewing: 11a.m - 8 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2017 at the funeral home. Emilio was born August 11, 1930 in Winters, Texas to Epifanio and Juanita Govea. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose...

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