Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Thelma Jean Smith

Thelma Jean Smith

May 3, 2025

Thelma Jean Smith June 28, 1927 – May 3, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we honor the life of Thelma Jean Smith, who peacefully passed away at the age of 97. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Thelma lived a life brimming with love, adventure, and dedication to the people and passions that meant the...

Bobby Earl Henson

Bobby Earl Henson

Apr 30, 2025

Bobby Earl Henson of Saginaw, TX, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the age of 84. After a brutal one-month fight against the complications from pancreatic cancer, he is now healed and at peace with his Heavenly Father.

Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Eagles View Church.

Interment: Saginaw Cemetery following...

Brian Martin Sanders

Brian Martin Sanders

Apr 29, 2025

Brian Martin Sanders, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior.

Brian had a natural talent for remodeling homes and working on cars, finding genuine joy in both. A natural helper at heart, he was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. He...

Billy Lawrence Heflin

Billy Lawrence Heflin

Apr 26, 2025

Billy Lawrence Heflin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 89.

Service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Biggers Funeral Chapel, Lake Worth, Texas.

Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery following the service.

Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2025 at...

Anne Blake Carlson

Anne Blake Carlson

Apr 25, 2025

Anne Blake (Rigg) Carlson, better known as Annie by those who knew and loved her, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, May 24, 2025 in Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76135.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request donations be made to Good...

James Lee  Rankins Jr.

James Lee Rankins Jr.

Apr 25, 2025

James Lee Rankins Jr. was born on March 3, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, to James Rankins Sr. and Mary Rankins. Raised in a Christian home, James began his education at Wilson Elementary School in Bellwood, Illinois. He continued his studies at Roosevelt Middle School and graduated from Proviso West High School in Hillside, Illinois, in 1988.

Following...

Wimberley Ann Davis

Wimberley Ann Davis

Apr 24, 2025

Wimberley Ann Davis was born December 18, 1967, to Dale and Ruth Davis in Carbondale, Illinois. She passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 57, surrounded by her loving family in Azle, Texas.

Service: 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Biggers Funeral Chapel as we gather to remember her, we hold onto the...

Dr. John W.  Pate

Dr. John W. Pate

Apr 22, 2025

Dr. John Woodrow Pate, Jr. died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 83.

Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Robert Carr Chapel – TCU

John was born on June 11, 1941, in Shreveport Louisiana. He was the eldest son of Dr. John Woodrow and Era Jeanne...

Jerry Marvin Hollingsworth

Jerry Marvin Hollingsworth

Apr 20, 2025

Jerry Marvin Hollingsworth passed into the arms of his loving Savior on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 79, at his home in Reno, Texas.

Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025 at Walnut Creek Baptist Church, 220 W Reno Rd, Azle, Texas 76020.

Graveside: New Hope Cemetery

Visitation: 6:00 –...

Blake James Mcmurray

Blake James Mcmurray

Apr 19, 2025

Blake James McMurray, 64, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2025. Born on December 13, 1960, in Riverside, California, Blake was a man full of life, love, and laughter.

Memorial Service:  11:00 am, Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Biggers Funeral Chapel.

He was born and raised in Riverside, where he attended St....

Ted Crow

Ted Crow

Apr 18, 2025

Ted Crow, age 70, of Azle, Texas, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, in Fort Worth.

Service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 27, 2025, Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, Texas 76135.

Graveside: 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, Azleland Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025 at...

Lawrence  J. Enders, M.D. (Colonel, Usaf Ret.)

Lawrence J. Enders, M.D. (Colonel, Usaf Ret.)

Apr 12, 2025

Lawrence J. Enders, M.D. (Colonel, USAF Ret.) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 93, at his home in Ft. Worth, Texas. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on August 14, 1931, Larry spent his early years in his hometown before embarking on an extraordinary journey of service, science, and family.

Larry attended...

Jan Raymond Nowicki

Jan Raymond Nowicki

Apr 10, 2025

With love and remembrance, we announce the peaceful passing of Jan Raymond Nowicki on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Mass of The Resurrection: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lake Worth, Texas, with recitation of The Holy Rosary to commence at 10:00 a.m., prior to Mass.

Memorials: In...

Cherri Minnette (Clarke) Broyles

Cherri Minnette (Clarke) Broyles

Apr 9, 2025

Cherri Broyles, born Cherri Minnette Clarke to parents James and Ginger Clarke, in Sioux City, Iowa, on October 3, 1955, entered mortality on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Fort Worth Texas.

Cherri's husband David, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, in-laws, cousins and friends will gather to pay their respects at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Avenue,...

Barbara Lou Kuykendall Hopkins

Barbara Lou Kuykendall Hopkins

Apr 9, 2025

Barbara Lou Kuykendall Hopkins gained her Angel Wings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Service: 3 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025 in Biggers Funeral Chapel.

Visitation: Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Biggers Funeral Home.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations...

Rebecca Wilks

Rebecca Wilks

Apr 9, 2025

Rebecca Sue McDonald Wilks

September 1, 1947 – April 9, 2025

Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, great-grandmother, and friend—Rebecca "Becky" Sue McDonald Wilks, lovingly known by many as "Mamaw," passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025. She was a woman who loved well and was well-loved.

Service: 2:00 p.m.,...

Thomas Francis Egan

Thomas Francis Egan

Apr 8, 2025

Thomas Francis Egan, 79 of Saginaw, Texas passed away on April 8, 2025, at his home.

Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Saginaw Cemetery

Thomas was born in Denver, Colorado, on August 22,1945.  He spent most of his career in manufacturing and logistics. He was known for his infectious work ethic and...

William "Wild Bill"  H. Harrell Jr.

William "Wild Bill" H. Harrell Jr.

Apr 6, 2025

William "Wild Bill" H. Harrell Jr., age 90, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2025, Laurel Land Memorial Park, 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76134.

Wild Bill was born January 19, 1935, in Cisco, Texas to William H. Harrell Sr. and Eunice Russell...

Clinton Nathaniel Stibich

Clinton Nathaniel Stibich

Apr 4, 2025

October 18, 1981 – April 4, 2025

Clinton Nathaniel Stibich, 43, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. Born on October 18, 1981, in Vallejo, California, Clinton lived a life defined by service, love, and loyalty—to his country, his family, and his passions.

Clinton proudly served in the United States Army...

Eleanor Jane "Mimi" Weaver

Eleanor Jane "Mimi" Weaver

Apr 4, 2025

Eleanor Jane Weaver "Mimi" passed away Friday, April 4, 2025.

Service: A Celebration of Life will be held at the Boswell High School Fine Arts Center on Friday April 18, 2025, at 1 P.M.  This is a Celebration of Life; the family asks that no one wear black.  Please wear bright colors that you would see "on...

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