Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Louise Clausen

Louise Clausen

May 21, 2014

Louise Clausen, 86, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Louise was born August 18, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by a son, David Clausen. She is survived by her children, Kathleen Barnett, Cherie Clausen and Adam Clausen; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donna J. Curry

Donna J. Curry

May 21, 2014

Donna J. Curry, 63, a retired chef, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014, after a long illness. Donna was born March 19, 1951, in Sunbury, Ohio, to Donald and Kathryn Scott. She is survived by her husband, Ted Curry of Fort Worth; daughter, Suzann Curry of California; sister, Malinda Hall of Florida; brothers, Jimmy Scott and wife, Shirley, Mike Scott,...

Marjorie Anna Fowler

Marjorie Anna Fowler

May 16, 2014

Marjorie Anna Fowler, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 16, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Committal will be at 12:30 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Biggers Funeral Home following the Recitation of the Holy...

Charlye Haverkorn Beard

Charlye Haverkorn Beard

May 15, 2014

Charlye Haverkorn Beard, 90, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Azleland Memorial Park in Reno. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Charlye Waulien Boulware was born and raised in Cleburne. She came to...

Patricia Christine Poindexter Edwards

Patricia Christine Poindexter Edwards

May 13, 2014

Patricia Christine Poindexter Edwards, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Ash Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Biggers Funeral Home. Pat Edwards was a happy, fun-loving woman who wore many hats during her lifetime. Pat was...

Lt. Col. John Arthur Feil

Lt. Col. John Arthur Feil

May 13, 2014

Lt. Col. John Arthur Feil, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed from this life Tuesday, May 13, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2920 Azle Ave. Committal with military honors will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery....

Otto Francis “Frank” Svacina

Otto Francis “Frank” Svacina

May 13, 2014

Otto Francis "Frank" Svacina, 92, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014, with his daughters by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2920 Azle Ave., with Father Richard Johnston, TOR, celebrating. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 6 p.m. Friday...

Wilson Lee Daggs Sr.

Wilson Lee Daggs Sr.

May 11, 2014

Wilson Lee Daggs Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Daggs had been an area resident since 1961. He owned and operated...

Virginia Nell Altman

Virginia Nell Altman

May 10, 2014

Virginia Nell Altman, 86, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Azleland Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Biggers Funeral Home. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Altman, on November 15, 1998; and by a sister, Norma Porter. She is survived...

Charles L. Williams

Charles L. Williams

May 9, 2014

Charles L. Williams, 74, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at his home. Friends are invited to join in a celebration of his life 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 19, at the Clubhouse in the Landing on Eagle Mountain Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept....

Gary Jack Strait

Gary Jack Strait

May 9, 2014

Gary Jack Strait, 56, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, in Fort Worth. Garys life will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Hill Villa Retirement Center, 8000 Calmont, Fort Worth, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to any humane society would be appreciated. He is survived by his sons, Garin and wife, Karri,...

Donald L. “D.J. Don” Thompson

Donald L. “D.J. Don” Thompson

May 8, 2014

Donald L. "D.J. Don" Thompson, 66, a loving husband, father, and friend, passed away Thursday May, 8, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in Biggers Chapel. Don was born October 2, 1947, in Wellington and had been an area resident for 15 years. He loved all types of music and was a karaoke D.J. at...

Dorothy Jo “D.J.“ Ray

Dorothy Jo “D.J.“ Ray

May 7, 2014

Dorothy Jo "D.J." Ray passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Fort Worth. A private family service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her children, Sebra D. Griffith and Lance D. Ray of River Oaks; three sisters; two brothers; and five grandchildren.

Lester A. Cook, Jr.

Lester A. Cook, Jr.

May 7, 2014

Lester A. Cook, Jr., 72, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Ash Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Cook, on July 23, 2012. Survivors include...

Louie L. Draper

Louie L. Draper

May 6, 2014

Louie L. Draper, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Aurora Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Biggers Funeral Home. Louie was born September 9, 1937, in Fort Worth to William and Mildred Draper. He had been a...

Estela Mccaffrey

Estela Mccaffrey

May 6, 2014

Estela McCaffrey went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, surrounded by her family. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Estela was born October 28, 1940, in Puebla, Mexico, of American parents....

Michael “Mike” Wayne Spaulding

Michael “Mike” Wayne Spaulding

May 5, 2014

Michael "Mike" Wayne Spaulding, 48, passed Monday, May 5, 2014, at his home. He was owner of Spaulding Construction and Home Remodeling Company. He is survived by his daughters, Faith and Hope; parents, Buddy and Beverly Spaulding; sister, Renata Williams; and "his baby," Hershey.

Mary Louise Leon

Mary Louise Leon

May 5, 2014

Mary Louise Leon, 65, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. She is survived by her sons, Ron Hochstine and wife, Kristie, and David Hochstine and wife, Melissa; brother, David Miller; companion, Jack Leon; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Michael Glenn Thrasher

Michael Glenn Thrasher

May 4, 2014

Michael Glenn Thrasher, 56, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at his home in the arms of his wife, his daughter, and surrounded by his family.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Biggers Funeral Chapel. Pastor Jim Edwards of New Hope Baptist Church will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the...

Gail Annette Johnson

Gail Annette Johnson

Apr 30, 2014

Gail Annette Johnson passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Biggers Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please honor Gail with a donation to the Humane Society or your local pet shelter. Gail, born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was a lover of animals and...

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