Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Betty Jean Harris Orand

Betty Jean Harris Orand

Apr 16, 2017

Betty Jean Harris Orand went home to heaven on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Her life will be celebrated on Thursday, April 20 at 10:30 at Outreach of Love Church, 3591 E. Highway 199, Springtown, where she served with the Women's Ministries and was an active member for many years. Betty Jean was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on November 25, 1928,...

Joshua Eric Poindexter

Joshua Eric Poindexter

Apr 16, 2017

Joshua Eric Poindexter of Fort Worth, 36, passed away, April 16, 2017 at Fort Worth JPS hospital from injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident. There will be a celebration of Joshs life at 12:00 noon, Monday 4/24/17, at Flight on Eagle Mountain Lake, 9307 Boat Club Rd, Fort Worth. In lieu of flowers, an education fund for his son...

Damon Richard Lile

Damon Richard Lile

Apr 15, 2017

Damon Richard Lile, 53, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Damon was born November 27, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan. He retired after 27 years of service in the United States Army. Survivors include his children, Damon Phillip Lile of Peoria, Arizona,...

Edna “Blondie” Fleming Dahl

Edna “Blondie” Fleming Dahl

Apr 14, 2017

On April 14, 2017, Edna "Blondie" Fleming Dahl died, joining her husband E.W. "Gene" Dahl in heaven. She was proud to be 95 years old. She was born on November 18, 1921 in Crandall, Mississippi. A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at St. Elisabeth's Episcopal Church, 5910 Black Oak Lane, River Oaks, Texas. Blondie...

Billy “Bill” Howard Stewart

Billy “Bill” Howard Stewart

Apr 13, 2017

Billy "Bill" Stewart, 81, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at First Baptist Church of Castle Hills in Azle. Committal with military honors will be at 2:15 p.m. at DFW National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Bill was...

James Darrin Price

James Darrin Price

Apr 11, 2017

James Darrin Price, 51, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Friday, April 14, at Chico Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, two children, and one brother.

Guindola “Gwen” Darlene Giddens

Guindola “Gwen” Darlene Giddens

Apr 4, 2017

Guindola Darlene Giddens, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 4, at her home in Fort Worth, while surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Eagle Mountain Baptist Church, 8780 Eagle Mountain Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76135. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org)...

Melvin Charles “Chuck” Or “Charlie” Grisham

Melvin Charles “Chuck” Or “Charlie” Grisham

Apr 4, 2017

Melvin Charles "Chuck" or "Charlie" Grisham, age 74, passed away, with his children by his side, on April 4, 2017 following a courageous battle with ALS. A committal service with military honors will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. For those wishing to attend, please arrive by 10:00 a.m. in Lane C...

Sammie Bell Robinson

Sammie Bell Robinson

Apr 3, 2017

Sammie B. Robinson passed away Monday, April 3, 2017. Sammie will be placed privately with her husband, Edwin D. Robinson at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Eddie Robinson, Connie W. Henderson, and Tonya Morrison; sisters, Peggy Beck and Charselene Brink; brother, Dubbie Truitt; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Rev. Winniemae Brown

Rev. Winniemae Brown

Mar 27, 2017

Rev. WinnieMae Brown, wife of John W. Brown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, March 27, 2017 with her family by her side. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2017 at Abundant Life Family Church, 6800 Denton Hwy., Watauga. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made...

James “Jim” Monroe Key, Ii

James “Jim” Monroe Key, Ii

Mar 26, 2017

James "Jim" Monroe Key, II, 60, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away at home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 26, 2017. A memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, in Biggers Funeral Home Chapel. Jim was born September 26, 1956 in Wichita Falls. He was one of five children born to...

Nathan Edward Farankopf

Nathan Edward Farankopf

Mar 24, 2017

Nathan Edward Farenkopf, son of George and Doris Farenkopf, left the earth on March 24, 2017. Service: None at this time. Memorials: Please consider a memorial contribution to an animal shelter of your choice. Nathan made a lasting impression on every person he met. He was cantankerous, blustery, and usually right, and if you dont believe him, just ask him....

Joline Stowe Jett

Joline Stowe Jett

Mar 23, 2017

Joline Stowe Jett, 69, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Johnson Station Cemetery in Arlington. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Biggers Funeral Home. Joline was born to Kathleen and "Shorty" Stowe in Fort Worth on April...

Elinora Clark

Elinora Clark

Mar 23, 2017

Elinora Clark, 81, of River Oaks, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was deeply loved and will forever be cherished by her family and friends. Survivors include her sister, Dean Helton of Rock Springs, Georgia; brother, Robert Green and his wife, Dawn of Ringgold, Georgia; children, Melissa Owens, Nancy Sanders and husband, Lance, and Wayne Clark and...

Luke Hubert Lee Jr.

Luke Hubert Lee Jr.

Mar 22, 2017

Luke Hubert Lee Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. at Straley Cemetery in Adamsville. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Biggers Funeral Home. Survivors include his son, Tim Lee; brother, Thomas Lee; sister,...

Lester W. Moreland Sr.

Lester W. Moreland Sr.

Mar 18, 2017

Lester W. Moreland Sr., 82, passed away at home Saturday, March 18, 2017. There will be a private committal at New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at Biggers Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Ima Moreland; son, Les Moreland; daughters, Diane Moreland, Diane Goains, Debbie Grisham, and Kristy Coleman; 8...

Merle Enos Wilbur

Merle Enos Wilbur

Mar 14, 2017

Merle Enos Wilbur, 50, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Merle, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend was a longtime employee of Bell Helicopter. He had many work accomplishments, of which the two he was most proud...

Burtis Don Sharp

Burtis Don Sharp

Mar 11, 2017

Burtis Don Sharp, 73, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 11, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Azleland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Biggers Funeral Home. Don was born December 7, 1943 in Rotan and was...

Dorothy J. Clark

Dorothy J. Clark

Mar 11, 2017

Dorothy J. Clark, 84, passed away Saturday March 11, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Ash Creek Cemetery in Azle Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Archie H. Clark. Survivors include her three children, Terry Clark of Azle, Thomas Clark of Azle, and Mary Pigue of Keller, nine grandchildren, and...

Earl N. Drake Sr.

Earl N. Drake Sr.

Mar 10, 2017

Earl N. Drake Sr., 73, a retired special service technician for Southwestern Bell, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Earl was born September 14,...

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