Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Jeffrey Gaines Proffitt

Jeffrey Gaines Proffitt

Nov 26, 2015

Jeffrey Gaines Proffitt, 50, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Thursday November 26, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday November 28 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Jeff was born February 24, 1965 in Lovington, New Mexico to J. Gaines Proffitt...

Debra D. Gibbs

Debra D. Gibbs

Nov 22, 2015

Debra D. Gibbs, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Ash Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Home. Debbie was born December 27, 1958, in Blair, Nebraska, and was...

Ruth I. Allcon

Ruth I. Allcon

Nov 22, 2015

Ruth I. Allcon, 86, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church, 1501 Jim Wright Freeway. Interment will be in Azleland Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Biggers Funeral Home. Ruth was born July 3, 1929, in Maplewood, Missouri, and had been an...

Imogene “Mimi” Molder Partain Hoover

Imogene “Mimi” Molder Partain Hoover

Nov 19, 2015

Imogene "Mimi" Molder Partain Hoover, 91, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015, in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Committal will be at 3:30 p.m. in Brigham Cemetery near Campbell. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Biggers Funeral Home. Memorial gifts may be made to VITAS Hospice,...

Gregory Paul “Greg” Easley

Gregory Paul “Greg” Easley

Nov 19, 2015

Gregory Paul "Greg" Easley, 53, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Bedford. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Memory Gardens in Weatherford. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m., in...

Lawrence Ritz

Lawrence Ritz

Nov 18, 2015

Lawrence Ritz, 68, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 30, in Biggers Funeral Chapel He graduated from Harrisville Central in 1964 and from Canton College in New York. He loved fishing with his dad, who had a huge influence on his life. He was an avid hunter, fisher and...

Jo Nell Barnhill Dennis

Jo Nell Barnhill Dennis

Nov 17, 2015

Jo Nell Barnhill Dennis came to us on March 11, 1955, at the U.S. Navy Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, and left us Tuesday, November 17, 2015. In the very near future, a gathering of family and friends will celebrate her life. She was born a proud Navy brat, living from Washington, D.C. to Pensacola, Florida, and moving to Fort Worth...

Mark Allen Normand

Mark Allen Normand

Nov 16, 2015

After a courageous battle with cancer, Mark Allen Normand, 59, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 16, 2015, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Marks life will be held at noon Saturday at Lighthouse Fellowship, 7200 Robertson Road, Fort Worth. Mark is survived by his wife and best friend,...

Margaret L. Burnett

Margaret L. Burnett

Nov 15, 2015

Margaret L. Burnett, 86, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Biggers Funeral Home. Margaret was born January 18, 1929, in Upshur County to Clinton and Lela Seals. She was a longtime area resident and a member...

Nellie Perez Brickey

Nellie Perez Brickey

Nov 14, 2015

Nellie Perez Brickey, 89, a retired nurse, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2015 The family will celebrate Nellies life at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 16, in the Rose Marine Theater Gallery at 1440 North Main St. She was preceded in death by her parents Leopoldo and Margarita Perez, sisters Hope Alvarado and Phyllis Lopez, brothers, Joe, Paul, and Percy...

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...

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