Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Norman J. “Jack” Mellott

Norman J. “Jack” Mellott

Dec 7, 2013

Norman J. "Jack" Mellott, 84, a Saginaw resident for over 40 years, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Biggers Funeral Chapel followed by a reception at the home of his son. Dr. Alfie Wines will officiate. Private interment will be Friday in Saginaw Cemetery. Mr. Mellott served...

Virginia Nell Fenn

Virginia Nell Fenn

Dec 5, 2013

Virginia Nell Fenn of Fort Worth died Thursday, December 5, 2013, of natural causes. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Private interment will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. She was born in Annona on February 8, 1925. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary P. Rye, and...

Michelle Y. Dai

Michelle Y. Dai

Dec 2, 2013

Michelle Y. Dai, 45, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Dido Cemetery at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Ed He; daughter, Jennifer He; father, Chenhua Dai; mother, Shiying Ye; and brother, Xiaoming Dai.

John F. Phillips

John F. Phillips

Nov 27, 2013

John F. Phillips, 77, died peacefully Wednesday, November 27, 2013, with his family at his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2920 Azle Ave. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Park. A recitation of the holy rosary will commence at 6 p.m. Friday with a visitation...

Mary Alice Yarbrough

Mary Alice Yarbrough

Nov 23, 2013

Mary Alice Yarbrough, 102, a homemaker, departed this life Saturday, November 23, 2013, for her home in heaven. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Saginaw Cemetery. Mary was born February 29, 1912, in Coleman among her eight siblings, the daughter of Roy and Ethel Tisdale. She had been a Saginaw resident since 1940 and was...

Michael Wayne Clark

Michael Wayne Clark

Nov 23, 2013

Michael Wayne Clark, 56, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Fort Worth. A family memorial is planned. Mike was born July 30, 1957, in Fort Worth. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1975 and was a machinist by trade. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Clark. Mike will be greatly missed by all who loved...

Nora M. Halford

Nora M. Halford

Nov 22, 2013

Nora M. Halford, 86, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Biggers Funeral Home. She is survived by her children, Catherine Mobley and Rex Maestatas; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Debra Irene Garner

Debra Irene Garner

Nov 19, 2013

Debra Irene Garner, 55, passed from this life to join her heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Azleland Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Debbie...

Dorthy L. Green

Dorthy L. Green

Nov 17, 2013

Dorthy L. Green passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. Funeral services will be private. She was preceded in death by children, Starlene and Darrell Green. She is survived by her children, Jonathan and Nathan Green, LaRee Vick, Melody Lewark and Vickie Martin; and 13 grandchildren.

Tommy K. Simmons

Tommy K. Simmons

Nov 15, 2013

Tommy K. Simmons, 73, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Country Church. Interment will be at Azleland Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Biggers Funeral Home. Tommy was a wonderful man whose kindness has touched many and was deeply loved. He has left...

John Reginald Tipton

John Reginald Tipton

Nov 13, 2013

John Reginald Tipton, 66, a proud U.S. Air Force veteran who never knew a stranger, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013, in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Committal with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...

Randal L. Busby

Randal L. Busby

Nov 13, 2013

Randal L. Busby, 65, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Gateway Church-North Fort Worth Campus, 4209 Basswood Blvd. Inurnment will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Julie K. Busby; children, Katie Weicht and husband, Taylor, Chris Schuttler and wife, Christina,...

Patrick Ryan Wilson

Patrick Ryan Wilson

Nov 8, 2013

Patrick Ryan Wilson, 28, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery in Llano. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Patrick was born June 18, 1985, in San Angelo to Don and...

Wayne R. Bordner, Sr.

Wayne R. Bordner, Sr.

Nov 4, 2013

Wayne R. Bordner, Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2013, in Fort Worth, his family at his side. A private memorial service will be held at North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain where he will be laid to rest. Mr. Bordner was born in Canton, Ohio, on December 10, 1933, to Eva Ritter and Paul Bordner....

Mary Elizabeth Johns

Mary Elizabeth Johns

Nov 3, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Johns, 64, a homemaker, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. The family will receive friends 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Biggers Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Johns of Saginaw; children, Robert L. Johns of Thornton, Colo., and Michelle C. Cameron and husband, Chad, of Fort Worth; sister, Christine Jones; grandchildren, Kayla and Daniel Cameron,...

Curtis Lee Smith

Curtis Lee Smith

Nov 2, 2013

Curtis Lee Smith, 46, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Chapel. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Kamper Smith; father, David L. Smith; and sister, Terri Ekalook. Survivors include his mother,...

Judith Lynn “Judie” Turner

Judith Lynn “Judie” Turner

Nov 2, 2013

Judith Lynn "Judie" Turner, 57, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Biggers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Judie was born to Eugene and Patricia Tinker Schultz on October 21, 1956. She grew up in Clovis, New Mexico, where she met...

Marion Charles Blackwell

Marion Charles Blackwell

Nov 2, 2013

Marion Charles Blackwell, formerly of Colleyville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9, at Northwest Church of Christ in Lake Worth. Officiating will be Robert Dodson and Larry Keele. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday...

Antonio M. “Tony” Ferrara

Antonio M. “Tony” Ferrara

Nov 1, 2013

Antonio M. Ferrara, 30, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment: Goshen Cemetery in Parker County. Memorials: The family wishes that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in his honor. Antonio, known as Tony to his friends...

M. Devin Watson

M. Devin Watson

Nov 1, 2013

M. Devin Watson, 46, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013, in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Monday at Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Port Lavaca. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until service time. Memorial gifts may be made to youcaring.com. Mr. Watson, a longtime area resident, served in the United States...

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