Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Benny Joe Derr

Benny Joe Derr

Nov 17, 2016

Benny Joe Derr, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at his home in Newark. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 21, in Oakwood Cemetery on South 5th St. in Waco. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Benny is survived by his wife of...

Kelly Wayne Mitchell

Kelly Wayne Mitchell

Nov 11, 2016

Kelly Wayne Mitchell, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday evening, November 11, 2016, in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Lakeside. Interment will follow in Ash Creek Cemetery in Azle. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral...

Francisca Juarez Sanchez

Francisca Juarez Sanchez

Nov 10, 2016

Francisca Juarez Sanchez, 75, went home to live an eternal life with our dear Lord and Savior, on Thursday, November 10, 2016. The recitation of the Holy Rosary and visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Born February 4, 1941, in San Antonio, she grew up in Lovell, Wyoming, and traveled with...

James Rowland Hubbard

James Rowland Hubbard

Nov 9, 2016

James R. Hubbard, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, November 9, 2016, at Assisted Living at Silver Gardens, LLC home for Alzheimer's in Dallas, Texas. His passing took place shortly after precious time receiving hugs, songs, and prayers from his wife, Shirley and daughter and son-in-law, Jenita and Mike Guthrie. Jamess family would be honored for you to attend any...

James E. Swiney

James E. Swiney

Nov 8, 2016

James E. Swiney, born November 13, 1949, passed away at home on November 8, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 12, at Aurora Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death...

Dolly Tucker Hall

Dolly Tucker Hall

Nov 6, 2016

Dolly Tucker Hall, 84. passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Ash Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Dolly was born June 9, 1932, in Washita, Arkansas, to Oscar and Mary...

Benjamin Charles Wren

Benjamin Charles Wren

Nov 5, 2016

Benjamin Charles Wren, 44, passed from this life into glory Saturday, November 5, 2016, due to a stroke brought on by complications of diabetes. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Ridglea Baptist Church, 6037 Calmont Ave. in Fort Worth. Memorials: A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help with funeral expenses www.gofundme.com/ben-wren-memorial-service-fund....

Laura Elaine “Lolly” Bills

Laura Elaine “Lolly” Bills

Oct 31, 2016

Laura Elaine "Lolly" Bills, 52, quietly went to sleep at home, and left this life on October 31, 2016. Service: 10 a.m. Friday, November 4, in Biggers Funeral Chapel with Dr. Bill Ramsey, Senior Pastor of The Met Church, officiating. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma April 9, 1964...

William Harold Cobb

William Harold Cobb

Oct 31, 2016

William Harold Cobb, 75, a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 3, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning one hour prior to the service. William is survived by his wife of 46...

Calvin Lee Prouty

Calvin Lee Prouty

Oct 30, 2016

Calvin Lee Prouty, 64, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 3, at Bethesda Community Church, 4700 N. Beach St., Haltom City. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Bethesda Community Church.

Darrenn Austin Plaunty

Darrenn Austin Plaunty

Oct 27, 2016

Darrenn Austin Plaunty, 57, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Azle. There will be a celebration of his life at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 29, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Darrenn is survived by his sons, Christopher Austin Plaunty and Aaron Dale Plaunty; their mother, Elsie Plaunty; and a large extended family.

Jency Lane Davis Owens

Jency Lane Davis Owens

Oct 27, 2016

Jency Lane Davis Owens passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, at First Baptist Church of Lakeside. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Jency was born on December 25, 1934, at home in...

Sandra Jane Pierce

Sandra Jane Pierce

Oct 24, 2016

Sandra Jane Pierce, 77, lost her battle with cancer on Octrober 24, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. There will be a celebration of Sandras life from 6-8 p.m. for family and friends on Friday Octtober 28, 2016 at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Ave., Lake Worth. Sandra was owner of Pierce Properties until she retired in 2014. She was a...

Billy S. Mcmullen

Billy S. Mcmullen

Oct 24, 2016

Billy S. McMullen, 85, went home to be with the Lord, Monday October 24, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 27, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Ash Creek Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Billy was born June 26, 1931 in...

Charles “Chuck” Johnson

Charles “Chuck” Johnson

Oct 24, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Johnson, 56, of Fort Worth, passed away and went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 28, at Biggers Funeral Home. The family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park....

Rogers Boyce Porterfield

Rogers Boyce Porterfield

Oct 22, 2016

Rogers Boyce Porterfield, 80, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016, in Fort Worth. He was born on December 29, 1935, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Clara Porterfield; and siblings, Naomi Gillespie, William H. Porterfield Jr., and Edith Kelly. Rogers served in the U.S. Navy and then began a career with...

Beverly A. Jones-Lund

Beverly A. Jones-Lund

Oct 22, 2016

On October 22 2016, God took another angel, Beverly A. Jones-Lund, home. After fighting a year long battle with cancer, she went peacefully at home, in Fort Worth with loved ones by her side. There will be a celebration of Beverlys life at 5 p.m. Friday, October 28, in Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Ave. Lake Worth, TX 76135. Friends...

Margaret Ellen Burrows

Margaret Ellen Burrows

Oct 14, 2016

Margaret Ellen Burrows, aka "Granny Margaret," a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Azleland Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Margaret was preceded in...

Gary R. Goodman Sr.

Gary R. Goodman Sr.

Oct 13, 2016

Gary R. Goodman Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. He was a man of great faith, kindness, and love for his family and church. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 17, at First Baptist Church of Lake Worth. Interment will be in Azleland Memorial Park. The family will be present to receive friends from...

Jerry D. Lovell

Jerry D. Lovell

Oct 12, 2016

Jerry D. Lovell, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. The family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Jamie Martin...

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