Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Jay Francis Svacina

Jay Francis Svacina

Nov 14, 2015

Jay Francis Svacina, 63, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015, at his home. There will a private committal at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at a later date. Jay is survived by his sisters, Sherri Critchlow, Yvonne Amick, and Denise Langley; and a large extended family.

Robert Leon “Bob” Harris

Robert Leon “Bob” Harris

Nov 13, 2015

Robert Leon "Bob" Harris was born on June 21st, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana and went home to be with the Lord November 13th, 2015 in Keller, Texas. He moved to Dallas/Fort Worth in 1978 and continued to make Texas his home until his death. Bob was a strong Christian man who loved his family and trusted fully in Jesus. His...

Nora Jean Harrison

Nora Jean Harrison

Nov 13, 2015

Nora Jean Harrison, 80, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Dido Cemetery. Nora was born May 26, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, James Shelton Harrison, on October 15, 2002. She is survived by her...

Dorothy Nell Barrick

Dorothy Nell Barrick

Nov 11, 2015

Dorothy Nell Barrick, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northwest Bible Church, 5025 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, North Texas Chapter, 2630 West Freeway, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Dorothy...

Linda Dowden Roden

Linda Dowden Roden

Nov 10, 2015

Linda Dowden Roden passed from this life into the next Tuesday, November 10, 2015, where her family members were waiting to greet her. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Biggers Funeral Home. Linda was known for her cooking; her specialty was fried...

Florene “Rosie” Splawn Wade

Florene “Rosie” Splawn Wade

Nov 6, 2015

Florene "Rosie" Splawn Wade departed this life Friday, November 6, 2015, and is now resting in the arms of her Lord and basking in the love of the many family members and friends who have made this journey before her. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Boyd Cemetery. Visitation...

Alice Marie Drexel

Alice Marie Drexel

Nov 6, 2015

Alice Marie Drexel, 92, passed from this life into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 6, 2015. Services will be private. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Bill Drexel; her son, Billy Drexel; sisters, Alene Price, Lola Shelton, Loretta Graff; and brothers, F.H. Reynolds, Raymond Reynolds and Bobby Reynolds. She...

Edward F.“Eddie” Gardner Iii

Edward F.“Eddie” Gardner Iii

Nov 5, 2015

Edward F. Gardner III, 54, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015. A private service will be held in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family requests memorial gifts to a charity of your choice. "Eddie" was predeceased by his mother, Judith. He is survived by his father, Ed; son, Rian; brothers, Tom and Michael.

Ralph Vernon Brown

Ralph Vernon Brown

Nov 2, 2015

Ralph Vernon Brown, 88, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at home. Service: 1 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of White Settlement. Interment: Springtown Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Biggers Funeral Home. Memorials: Tarrant Area Food Bank, 2600 Cullen St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Will Rogers said, "I never met a man I didnt like," but...

Michael James Clay “Mikey” Burks

Michael James Clay “Mikey” Burks

Oct 29, 2015

Michael James Clay "Mikey" Burks, 35, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to ASAM, American Society of Addiction Medicine. Michael was born October 14, 1980 in Cuba, New Mexico. "Mikey" was loved and is survived by his sons, Chasten...

Patricia Ann Vance

Patricia Ann Vance

Oct 27, 2015

Patricia Ann Vance, 64, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, and is having no more pain. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Patricia...

Margaret M. Anderson

Margaret M. Anderson

Oct 26, 2015

Margaret M. Anderson, 83, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Margaret M. Johnson was born October 24, 1932, in Swansea, Wales. She married Raymond D. Anderson on April 10, 1953, in Buckingham, England. They have lived in...

Robert A. “Bob” Legge’

Robert A. “Bob” Legge’

Oct 25, 2015

Robert A. "Bob" Legge, 85, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015, due to complications from surgery. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. on Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home prior to the...

Mary Ethel Weaver

Mary Ethel Weaver

Oct 23, 2015

Mary Ethel Weaver, 80, the happiest, most generous and selfless person you could know, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Dido Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Biggers Funeral Home. Mary was born January...

Lea Ann Poindexter

Lea Ann Poindexter

Oct 23, 2015

Lea Ann Poindexter, 57, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 5, in Biggers Funeral Home chapel. Lea Ann was born January 7, 1958, in Kennett, Missouri, to Lawrence and Anna Ruth Holt. She was raised in Kennett and graduated from Kennett High School in 1976. After moving to Fort...

Karen Ann Ezell

Karen Ann Ezell

Oct 21, 2015

Karen Ann Ezell, 73, formerly of Colorado City, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015, peacefully at home with her husband and children at her side. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Saginaw. Interment will be in Saginaw Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Home. Mrs....

Ronald W. “Ron” Ragle

Ronald W. “Ron” Ragle

Oct 21, 2015

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 21, 2015, Ron Ragle passed away unexpectedly in Fort Worth. Ron was 73 years old. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Saginaw Church of Christ. Interment will be in Saginaw Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church prior to the service. Memorials...

Penny Renee Shilling

Penny Renee Shilling

Oct 20, 2015

Penny ReNee Shilling, 51, of Haslet died Tuesday, October 20, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Penny was a native of Southeast Texas. She worked as a certified nurses aide. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, was active in her church, and will...

Mary Louise Chancellor

Mary Louise Chancellor

Oct 16, 2015

Mary Louise Chancellor, 87, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015, in Bedford. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday. The family requests memorials to Saginaw United Methodist Church, 209 S. Bluebonnet St., Saginaw, Texas 76179. Mary Louise...

Tina Louise Lopez

Tina Louise Lopez

Oct 15, 2015

Tina Louise Lopez, 41, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Biggers Funeral Home. Tina is survived by her son, Louis Lopez; mother, Carol Alexander; father, Gary Alexander and wife, Susan;...

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