Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Donald "Don" Prater

Donald "Don" Prater

Jan 3, 2025

Donald "Don" Prater, born on August 22, 1935, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was loved and known by many as a proud veteran who served our country.

Committal with Honors: 10:15 am, Tuesday, January 26, 2025 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.

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Robert Allen Sinker

Robert Allen Sinker

Jan 3, 2025

Robert A. Sinker passed away on Friday, January 03, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Bob was born on November 18, 1926, in Los Angeles, California to David and Mollie Sinker.

He was a graduate of Fairfax High School and The California Institute of Technology. He graduated with honors from CalTech with a degree in Electrical Engineering and...

Chasten M. Burks

Chasten M. Burks

Jan 1, 2025

The world lost one of it's most beautiful, bright, shining lights when Chasten M. Burks left much much too soon on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He is so very much the beloved and cherished brother, cousin, grandchild, nephew, friend and love of so many. All who knew him will miss him, all family, friends, teachers, coaches, fellow marines. He...

Donald Wayne Riley

Donald Wayne Riley

Dec 30, 2024

Donald Wayne Riley, age 78, passed away early Monday morning on December 30, 2024.

Celebration of Life:  2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Biggers Funeral Chapel.

Visitation:  1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to Celebration of Life.

Don was born to Robert Morgan Riley and Melva Agnes (Judson) Riley on January 19, 1946 in...

Lanny Carltis Dickenson

Lanny Carltis Dickenson

Dec 29, 2024

Lanny Carltis Dickenson, aged 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born on July 9, 1942, in Decatur, Texas, to the late L.C. Dickenson and Ruth King, Lanny's life was a testament to dedication, achievement, and love.

Visitation to honor Lanny's life: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Biggers Funeral Home....

Norman  Earl Kilgore

Norman Earl Kilgore

Dec 29, 2024

Norman Earl Kilgore, 74, of Lakeside, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2024, in Fort Worth. Norman was born on December 21, 1950, in Fort Worth to Herbert and Gwendolyn (Poindexter) Kilgore. He married Sandra Gail Vititow on February 1, 1980.

Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday ,February 11, 2025, at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with...

David Calhoun "Danny" Daniel

David Calhoun "Danny" Daniel

Dec 25, 2024

July 28, 1946 to December 25, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID CALHOUN DANIEL "DANNY"

"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." Psalm 139:13-14

David Calhoun...

Patricia Louise Berry

Patricia Louise Berry

Dec 22, 2024

Patricia Louise Berry, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Service:  10:00 am, Monday, December 30, 2024, Trinity Baptist Church, Temple, Texas

Born on March 5, 1938, in Delta, Colorado, Patricia spent her formative years in Plainview, Texas, where she graduated from...

Calvin J. Seely

Calvin J. Seely

Dec 17, 2024

Calvin J. Seely, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in Fort Worth.

Service at the Graveside: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, Forreston Cemetery, Ellis County, Texas

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, Texas 76135.

Calvin was born May...

Melissa Anne Curry

Melissa Anne Curry

Dec 14, 2024

Melissa Anne Curry, 43, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in her home in Bedford, Texas.

Celebration of Her Life: 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76135.

Melissa was born in Fort Worth on December 21, 1980, to Gary W. and Carole J....

Jean Womack

Jean Womack

Dec 10, 2024

Jean Womack was welcomed into heaven by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Her beloved husband, Bill, was also waiting for her in heaven with open arms. Jean passed away on the fifth anniversary of Bill's death, a fitting tribute to their enduring love for each other.

Service: 10:00 am, Friday, December 13, 2024 at...

Carol Lee  Mclelland

Carol Lee Mclelland

Dec 6, 2024

Carol Lee McLelland of Azle Texas, beloved mother, daughter, sister, co-worker, friend and servant to so many went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 6, 2024. Carol fought like a warrior to defeat a horrible neurological disorder, but God had other plans and called her home to be with Him leaving a huge "hole" as...

Beverly Ann Adkisson

Beverly Ann Adkisson

Dec 6, 2024

Longtime Greenville, Texas resident Beverly Ann Adkisson, who was known for her kindness, warmth and sense of humor, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was 87 years old. Even with Alzheimer's, she never lost who she was at her core; gracious, appreciative, kind and loving.

Service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15,...

Jimmy Olen Tidwell

Jimmy Olen Tidwell

Dec 5, 2024

Jimmy Olen Tidwell, age 86, of Arlington, Texas passed away at Arlington Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Biggers Funeral Chapel

Committal: 12:30 pm, following service at Justin Cemetery, Justin, Texas.

Jimmy was born at home in Justin, Texas on October 15, 1938. He...

Maxie Louise Fair

Maxie Louise Fair

Dec 4, 2024

Dear God, today, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, we give you Maxie Louise (Beard) Fair, age 79, of Azle, Texas, after a brief battle with cancer.

Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2024 in Biggers Funeral Chapel

Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Biggers Funeral Home.

She was a beloved wife,...

Howard Joseph Lawler Iii

Howard Joseph Lawler Iii

Dec 2, 2024

Howard Joseph "Joe" Lawler III was 80 years old when he departed this life peacefully at his home in Fort Worth, Texas. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Joe was raised in California, where he graduated in Walnut Creek's Los Lomas High School class of 1962. He had a decorated and honorable career in the Army as a member of the...

Paul Sims Brinson

Paul Sims Brinson

Dec 2, 2024

Paul Sims Brinson was born on August 9, 1949, in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He passed away on December 2, 2024, at Texas Health Harris hospital, Fort Worth, Texas.

Celebration of His Life: 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76135.

In Paul's early...

Christopher "Chris" Michael Mccollum

Christopher "Chris" Michael Mccollum

Nov 29, 2024

Christopher Michael McCollum, age 51, passed from this life on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Visitation:  6:00 - 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 8, 2024, Biggers Funeral Chapel

Chris was born March 5, 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas. He spent his childhood growing up in Waco, Texas and moved back to Fort Worth in 1994.

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Betty Sue Knox

Betty Sue Knox

Nov 28, 2024

With hearts full of gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Betty Knox at the age of 95.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, Biggers Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, December 2nd, 2024, Biggers Funeral Home.

Interment: Dido Cemetery

A devoted...

Hope Hudson Harris

Hope Hudson Harris

Nov 21, 2024

Hope Hudson Harris, 70, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away surrounded by friends and family in the early evening of Thursday, November 21, 2024. A beloved mother, wife, aunt, and mentor, Hope's kindness, determination, resilience, and wisdom will be remembered by all whose lives she has influenced over the years.

Service:  10:00 am, Tuesday, December 3, 2024...

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