Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

John Charles Francis, Sr.

John Charles Francis, Sr.

Feb 13, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Charles Francis, Sr. He was a devoted and loving father and husband with 62 years of marriage, respected a pharmacist, a dedicated member of the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, a 3rd and 4th - degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a proud member of the...

Melvyn “Mel” Leroy Podell

Melvyn “Mel” Leroy Podell

Feb 13, 2023

Melvyn Leroy Podell, known to all who loved him as "Mel", peacefully traded this earthly life for his heavenly reward Monday, February 13, 2023. Celebration of Life: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Ave., Lake Worth, Texas 76135 Born to Jay & Fay Podell March 16, 1931, Mel spent his childhood years growing up...

Wilfredo Santos Jr.

Wilfredo Santos Jr.

Feb 11, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Wilfredo Santos Jr who was a beloved Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Friend, Mentor, Pastor, teacher and man of God. He reunited with his son Johnathan; granddaughter, Aiyana and our Lord God on Saturday February 11, 2023. We hope that if our beloved Wilfredo ever impacted your life at any point in...

Debra Jean Hansen

Debra Jean Hansen

Feb 5, 2023

Debra Jean "Debbie" Hansen, 69, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023 after a brief illness. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111. Rev. Ginger Watson will officiate. She was born on the island of Bermuda to Victor H. and M. G. "Cookie"...

Allen Stewart Herington

Allen Stewart Herington

Feb 5, 2023

Allen Stewart Herington 84, went to his eternal home on Sunday February 5, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. His wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held by the family. Al was born in Sparta Michigan on June 19, 1938, to Pauline & Julius Herington. He served in the Navy on the USS Lexington for 4...

Linda J. Soto

Linda J. Soto

Feb 4, 2023

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Susan Latrelle Seeds

Susan Latrelle Seeds

Feb 2, 2023

Susan LaTrelle Sprott was born on June 14, 1947 in Lampasas but claimed Burnet, Texas as her hometown. Visitation: Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Azle Christian Church; 117 Church Street; Azle, Texas 76020 Celebration of Life: Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:00 am; Biggers Funeral Home; 6100 Azle Avenue; Fort Worth 76135 Honoring Trelle's strong...

Mrs. Wendy Deanne Ledbetter

Mrs. Wendy Deanne Ledbetter

Feb 2, 2023

Wendy Deanne Ledbetter, 53, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Wendy was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 30, 1969. She grew up and attended school in Azle. She was an athlete, a cheerleader and a friend to all. She kept everyone laughing with her crazy sense...

Shadia Rhunda Fuess

Shadia Rhunda Fuess

Feb 1, 2023

Shadia Rhunda (Sayegh) Fuess, 57 passed from this life Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Azle, Texas. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2023 with Recitation of the Holy Rosary to commence at 7:30 p.m. at Biggers Funeral Home. Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 16250 Old Weatherford Rd., Aledo, Tx. with Monsignor...

Patti Mosley

Patti Mosley

Jan 31, 2023

Patti Harmon Mosley, 65, a long-time resident and retired teacher of Lake Worth ISD, died January 31, 2023. Service: 11:00 am, Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Private Committal at Goshen Cemetery, Parker County, Texas. Patti was a graduate of Lake Worth High School in 1975. She went on and earned her BA in Education from the University...

Mrs. Phyllis Ann “Mama D” Benson Dollar

Mrs. Phyllis Ann “Mama D” Benson Dollar

Jan 29, 2023

Phyllis Ann Benson Dollar was born August 5, 1946 and passed away January 29, 2023 surrounded by her family. Service: Her service will be a family-only gathering at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, do something Mama D would be proud of. Cook a neighbor or friend a fabulous meal or show another family or friend...

Mr. Robert “Bob” M. Crumbie

Mr. Robert “Bob” M. Crumbie

Jan 29, 2023

Robert M. "Bob" Crumbie, 91, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 after a short battle with chronic myeloid leukemia. A Celebration of his life: 1 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Committal: 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Greenwood Memorial...

Franklin Wayne Carlisle

Franklin Wayne Carlisle

Jan 26, 2023

Franklin Wayne Carlisle, 72 of Fort Worth, passed away January 26, 2023. Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Biggers Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023, Biggers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park Wayne was born July 15, 1950, in Comanche, Texas to Frank Carlisle and Ruth Bell Perkins Carlisle. He graduated from...

Gary Lee Smith

Gary Lee Smith

Jan 25, 2023

Gary Lee Smith, age 70, passed away from this earth Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request donations be made in Gary's name to St. Jude's. https://www.stjude.org Gary was born November 22, 1952, in Fort Worth to Robert L and Mable Grace (Johnston)...

Vinnie “Lucy” Lucille Carter

Vinnie “Lucy” Lucille Carter

Jan 23, 2023

Matriarch of her five-generation family sadly passed in her home with her daughter by her side on January 23, 2023 Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment: Ash Creek Cemetery following Service Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, January 27, 2023 at Biggers Funeral Home Lucy lived in her Parker County home on the western...

Mary Lou Baker

Mary Lou Baker

Jan 22, 2023

Mary Lou Baker went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 22, 2023. Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Walnut Creek Baptist Church, Reno, TX Interment: Jaybird Cemetery Visitation: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023 at Biggers Funeral Home. She was a loving daughter, wife, and mother. She spent her life making...

William “Bill” Thomas Mckeown

William “Bill” Thomas Mckeown

Jan 22, 2023

William "Bill" Thomas McKeown, 92, of Azle, Texas, walked through the gates of Heaven and into the arms of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on January 22, 2023. A Memorial and Celebration of his life: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Ash Creek Baptist Church, Azle, Texas, officiated by long-time Pastor (Ret.) and Friend Brother Barry Bradley of...

Victoria Surdey

Victoria Surdey

Jan 20, 2023

Victoria Surdey, age 97, passed from this life on Friday, January 20, 2023. Service: 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Committal: 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., prior to the Service Victoria was born in Philadelphia, January 27, 1925. She was a military wife and lived...

Patricia Ann Sears

Patricia Ann Sears

Jan 18, 2023

In loving memory of Patricia Sears who passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Greenwood Memorial Park. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Sears; Sister, Philis Efaw; brothers, Luke Loftis and Roy Loftis. She is survived by her brother, Arnold...

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