Obituaries

May 28, 2024

In memory of Larry J. Brownfield, who was called home peacefully with his loving family by his side, on May 28, 2024, in Saginaw, Texas. He was the oldest child of John and Beulah Brownfield, born in Oakland, Iowa, on November 23, 1937. He showed courage while battling serious health issues, yet he always managed to greet you with...

May 28, 2024

Jean S. Hammond, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. Jean lived a full life and enjoyed everyone she met. She had many friends where she had lived at The Vantage Senior residence. We all will miss her happy and outgoing personality; ability to talk with everyone and walk through the journey of life...

May 27, 2024

Anne Marie Theresa Desautel Murray passed away peacefully, Monday, May 27, 2024 at her home in Weatherford, Texas at the age of 85 after a life well lived and well loved.

Mass of The Resurrection: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2024, in the Chapel of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 800 High Crest Drive, Azle, Texas 76020. If...

May 27, 2024

Linda Sue Ragsdale, age 64, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024.

Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, Texas 76135.

Linda was born April 14, 1960 in Muscogee, Oklahoma to John and Era Mae Elsey. She met and married the love of her life,...

May 25, 2024

Byron Keith Shirley, age 66, passed away on May 25, 2024. Born on October 21, 1957, in Fort Worth, Texas, Byron was the second son of Wanda Lou and Jay Randall Shirley.

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Gateway Church, Justin Campus.

Interment: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Whitt Cemetery,...

May 20, 2024

Allen Holden, age 40, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024.

Celebration of His Life: 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Covered Bridge Venue, 2250 Agnes Circle, Springtown, Texas 76082.

He was born March 12,1984, in Fort Worth, Texas to Dan Holden and Stormie Callaway. Allen was a 2002 graduate of Springtown High...

May 19, 2024

Kathy Sue (Fox) Strickland, age 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Celebration of Her Life: 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 30, 2024, Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76135.

Graveside Service: following Celebration of Her Life at Annetta Cemetery.

She was born October 29, 1955, in...

May 11, 2024

Roscoe Lee Byrd made his final cruise to Heaven, Saturday, May 11, 2024 while surrounded by his family.

Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2024 at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas to celebrate Roscoe's life.

He was born January 18, 1937 to Roscoe C and Ethel J Phelps Byrd in...

May 11, 2024

Maxine "Max" Prater was born July 27,1940 and went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Celebration of Her Life:  6:00 pm , Sunday, May 19, 2024, On The Patio, 501 N. Stewart, Azle, Texas 76020.

Committal:  10:15 am, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Maxine was loved...

May 10, 2024

Keigan Daniel Kirkpatrick, age 19, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024

Service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Biggers Funeral Chapel.

Keigan was born December 1, 2004, in Dallas, Texas to Robert Neil Kirkpatrick and Margaret Lee (Scott) Kirkpatrick. He has one sister, Makenzie Kirkpatrick.

He graduated early from Azle High...

May 9, 2024

Nona Belle Parr Watts, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Celebration of Her Life: 11:00 am, Saturday, May 18, 2024, First Baptist Church of Saginaw, 300 N. Old Decatur Road, Saginaw, Texas.

Graveside Service: 12:30 pm following Celebration of Her Life at Saginaw Cemetery.

Visitation: 10:00 –...

May 8, 2024

It is with a sad and heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Barkie, who left this earth on Saturday, May 8, 2024 to join his heavenly Father.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Biggers Funeral Chapel.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request, to consider donating...

May 2, 2024

Larry Burgess, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 02, 2024, at the age of 67.  Born in Jackson County, Missouri, Larry lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Larry's greatest joy was his family.  He shared 35 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Shelia Burgess. ...

May 1, 2024

Fred Ashabranner, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  He was surrounded by his wife, Carolyn; son, Toby; and longtime caregiver, Leah.

Visitation:  10:00 am, Saturday, May 11, 2024, Greenwood Memorial Park prior to Service.

Graveside Service:  11:00 am, Saturday, May 11, 2024, Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Texas....

Apr 29, 2024

Evelyn Louise Elms Gantz, 80, passed away April 29, 2024 in Ft. Worth after a 10-year courageous battle with breast cancer.

In lieu of a formal celebration of her life, Evelyn opted for a simple committal service, as her ashes are interned. A short service of committal will be held 10:30 am, Friday, May 31, 2024, Greenwood...

Apr 23, 2024

Cheryl Ann Tichota, Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 23, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 70.

Cheryl was born on August 11, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Margaret Cryderman. To her mother she was known as her dear redheaded beauty.

She married Robert G....

Apr 17, 2024

Kenneth Joe New, born on August 24, 1938, in Odessa, Texas, to Cora Fay and Clarence New, peacefully departed from this world on Friday, April 19, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family.

Celebration of Life: 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, Texas 76135

Private Committal...

Apr 17, 2024

TSgt Keith S. Carpenter was born April 3, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio to John C. and Willa S. Carpenter. Nicknamed "Bones" for his slender size, he grew up in the Harvard/Lee area where he was active in the softball league and boy scouts. He graduated from Chanel High School (Bedford, OH) in May 1981. While in high school he...

Apr 13, 2024

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Sheryl "Sherry" Lynnette Jordan Gondek. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, joining son, Jeff and husband, Jim Pat in the hereafter.

Visitation: 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Ave, Ft. Worth.

Apr 13, 2024

Sammy Don Brookshier of Azle, Texas, 86, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on April 13, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Celebration of Sam's Life: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024, Victory Christian Center, 737 Boyd Rd,...