Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Delores “Dodie” Elizabeth Hedderich Simmons

Delores “Dodie” Elizabeth Hedderich Simmons

Nov 23, 2016

Delores "Dodie" Elizabeth Hedderich Simmons, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. A celebration of Dodies life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital or the Salvation Army. Dodie was born October...

Geraldine Johnston

Geraldine Johnston

Nov 22, 2016

Geraldine Johnston, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 26, at 510 N. Hardeman Circle, Justin. Geraldine was born February 24, 1941, in Venus to Gordon and Minnie Holloway Moon. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Micah; sisters, Mary, Maureen, Doris, Billie and...

Billye Jean Durkee

Billye Jean Durkee

Nov 22, 2016

Billye Jean Durkee, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016, in her home with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 2, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Committal will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to and following the service. Billye was born February 15, 1931, in...

Kenneth Wayne Holt

Kenneth Wayne Holt

Nov 22, 2016

Kenneth Wayne Holt, 67, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 28, in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville. Survivors include his sister, Vicki Harwell; aunt, Bobbie Chance; cousins, Larry Chance and Mike Chance.

Cleaton Ray Bell

Cleaton Ray Bell

Nov 21, 2016

Cleaton Ray Bell, 77, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Survivors include his children, Jason and Brenda; sisters, Laura and LaVerne; and adopted grandchild, Montana.

Ronald Ray Ragan

Ronald Ray Ragan

Nov 21, 2016

Ronald Ray Ragan, 74, passed Monday, November 21, 2016. A memorial service and military honors will be at 2 p.m Sunday, November 27, at Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 7200 Robertson Road, Fort Worth. The family requests memorials to THE VETERANS FREEDOM RETREAT, in lieu of flowers. Ron was a Vietnam War veteran and retired USAF master sergeant. Also, he was a...

Perry Allan Taylor Sr.

Perry Allan Taylor Sr.

Nov 20, 2016

Perry Allan Taylor Sr., 82, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 20, 2016, after an 11-year battle with Alzheimers. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 1, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Rev. Mathew Kavipurayidam, TOR, pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church of Fort Worth, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to...

Jonathan Franklin Naizer

Jonathan Franklin Naizer

Nov 19, 2016

Jonathan Franklin Naizer was taken to heaven on November 19, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, in Biggers Funeral Home Chapel. Jonathan, a loving son and brother, is survived by his mother, Teresa Bailey; father, Jonathan Naizer; brother, Zachary Naizer; sisters, Elizabeth and Jessica Naizer; grandparents Jerry and Vickie Korisko of Bellevue,...

Richard Matthew Alderson

Richard Matthew Alderson

Nov 19, 2016

Richard Matthew Alderson, 42, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The Boozefighters MC will be hosting a memorial service at noon on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Chapter 69 Clubhouse, 1501 E. Bessie St. in Fort Worth. A benefit will follow and all are invited. Memorial gifts may be made through the...

Melvin Edward “Eddie” Nobles

Melvin Edward “Eddie” Nobles

Nov 18, 2016

Melvin Edward "Eddie" Nobles, 61, passed away on the morning of Friday, November 18, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Azleland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Funeral Home. Eddie was born on November 17, 1955,...

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.

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