Obituaries

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,...

Apr 8, 2024

Saturday April 27, 2024, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 3524 Lincoln Ave West (4pm we will share our favorite memories) Casual attire, come & go event

Apr 6, 2024

Mark Allen Odom, born December 13, 1968, in Dallas, Texas to Burl Spicer Sr and Betty Sitton, was called home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2024, at the age of 55.

Service:  2:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024, Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, Texas 76135.

Committal:  12:00 p.m., Saturday,...

Apr 5, 2024

Richard William Day, age 78, of Fort Worth Texas, our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, with his loving wife, Arie Gail Day, and daughter, Desiree Nicole Day, by his side.

Interment: 11:00 am, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Celebration of His Life:...

Apr 3, 2024

Patricia Ann Dawson Clark, 84, formerly of Hereford, Texas, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Temple, Texas.

The family will gather for Graveside Service: 1:00 P.M., Monday, April 8, 2024 Rest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Hereford, Texas.

Celebration of her life:  11:00 AM, Saturday, April 27, 2024...

Apr 2, 2024

Michael Ray Hatfield, 70, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born on June 4, 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Memorial Service Celebrating Mike's Life: 3:00 pm, Saturday, April 6, 2024, Ash Creek Baptist Church, 300 South Stewart Street, Azle, Texas 76020.

Memorials: The...

Mar 30, 2024

Sandra "Sandee" Ann Berkley was born January 19, 1944 in Baraboo, Wisconsin and passed March 28, 2024, in Azle, Texas.

Seravice:  11:00 am, Thursday, April 11, 2024, The Edge Church of Azle.

Interment:  1:30 pm, Thursday, April 11, 2024, Dido Cemetery, Tarrant County, Texas.

The family respectfully requests that flowers be sent to...

Mar 27, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Dean Walker

Andrew Dean Walker was born August 11, 2005 in Fort Worth, Texas to Rich Walker and Bobbette Sherrard Walker. He left this world on March 27, 2024 at the age of 18 in Eastland County, Texas.

Memorial Service:  10:00 am, Saturday, April 6, 2024, Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake...

Mar 27, 2024

Terry Lee Rhoades, 74, of Muncie, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, with his family by his side.

Memorial Service:  11:00 am, Saturday, March 30, 2024, Fountain of Mercy, 2814 Oscar Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76106.

Terry Rhoades was born May 15, 1949, in Muncie, Indiana to Melvin Rhoades and Mary Kurtz Rhoades. ...

Mar 24, 2024

Edna Mae Eason was born on May 13, 1923, in Stroud, Oklahoma and was called to Heaven on March 24, 2024, in Weatherford, Texas.

Service: 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, Texas 76135.

Committal: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Texas.

Mar 24, 2024

Taylor Abigail (Brewer) Swanstrom, age 26, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, Texas 76135.

Taylor was born February 27, 1998 in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Watson High School, Saginaw, Texas.

She married the love of...

Mar 23, 2024

Diane Van Slyke Riddle age 82, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Celebration of Life: 3:00 pm, Friday, March 29, 2024, Covenant Presbyterian Church 10750 Westpoint Blvd, Ft. Worth, TX

Memorials:  The family respectfully request that donations can be made in honor of Diane Van Slyke Riddle to Covenant...