Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fort Worth, TX

Judith Ann Utley

Judith Ann Utley

May 12, 2019

Judith Ann Utley, 77 of Fort Worth, passed away May 12, 2019 in Lake Worth. Memorial Service: 2:00 P.M., May 21, 2019, Biggers Funeral Home Chapel, 6100 Azle Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76135. Judy was born February 24, 1942 in Fort Worth, Texas to Leon Morrison and Edna Earl Gober Morrison. She attended Polytechnic High School and later worked as...

Mary Jane Micallef

Mary Jane Micallef

May 11, 2019

Mary Jane Micallef died May 11, 2019 in Fort Worth after a long battle with frontotemporal dementia. Service: A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Fort Worth, 5953 Bowman Roberts Road. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with...

Rodolfo “Rudy” Cruz Casarez

Rodolfo “Rudy” Cruz Casarez

May 10, 2019

Rodolfo "Rudy" Cruz Casarez was born on May 5th, 1964 in Fort Worth. Visitation at Biggers Funeral Home, Wednesday, May 15 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral Service at Biggers Funeral Chapel, Thursday, May 16 at 11:00 A.M. with interment following at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth. Rudy was an outgoing, fun-loving, quick-witted spirit who spread laughter everywhere...

John Randall Thomas

John Randall Thomas

May 8, 2019

John Randall Thomas, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, surrounded by family and loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 1501 Jim Wright Fwy, White Settlement on Thursday, May 16th at 3:00 PM. Randy was born in Fort Worth on April 30, 1955. He was a life-long Lake...

Tanner Douglas Heiser

Tanner Douglas Heiser

May 8, 2019

It is with deep sorrow and the greatest regret, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Tanner Douglas Heiser, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 28. He fought hard against the disease of addiction and despite several brave attempts, the disease proved too powerful. However, we do take great comfort in knowing he is...

Roger G. Richardson

Roger G. Richardson

May 6, 2019

Roger G. Richardson passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, May 6, 2019. Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Biggers Funeral Chapel with a reception to follow. Roger was born January 3, 1942 in Wichita Falls to the late Woodrow and Nadine Richardson. He played football in high school and for Arlington State College. Roger was a real estate broker...

Eva Everett Alcala

Eva Everett Alcala

May 2, 2019

Eva Everett Alcala, age 68, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Medical City Hospital in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Her daughters, husband, and son-in-law held her hand and prayed over her as she exhaled her last breath. Eva was born January 31, 1951 in Levelland, Texas. She was a lifelong homemaker and her pride and joy were her...

Terry Riding Stotts

Terry Riding Stotts

May 1, 2019

Terry Riding Stotts, RN, 59 of Lake Worth, TX went to her glorious mansion in the sky on May 1, 2019. Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Saturday June 1, 2019 in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Terry was a registered nurse for 21 years who cared deeply for every single patient that she ever interacted with. Her caring, compassion, and love made her...

Kim C. Owens

Kim C. Owens

Apr 29, 2019

Kim C. Owens passed away Monday, April 29, 2019. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Annes Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Home. Kim was born November 18, 1957 in Hobbs, NM. She was a devout Christian, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. Kim spent many hours volunteering at her church and local...

Nanci Carlisle

Nanci Carlisle

Apr 26, 2019

Nanci Carlisle, 89, of Azle passed away April 26, 2019. Visitation: 10 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 29, 2019 at Biggers Funeral Home Chapel. Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday, in Biggers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Private services, Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Nanci was born in Roy, New Mexico to Ann and James Jameson. As a child, her family, including sisters,...

David Lee Eck

David Lee Eck

Apr 25, 2019

David Lee Eck, 74, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Greenwood Memorial Park. Dr. Bob Mayberry will officiate. Visitation: 6:00 P.M.- 8:00 Monday at Biggers Funeral Home. David was a long time resident of Fort Worth and a retired letter carrier with 31 years of service....

William “Bill” Carl Ruttman, Jr.

William “Bill” Carl Ruttman, Jr.

Apr 20, 2019

William "Bill" Carl Ruttman, Jr. 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Memorial Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2019 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. There will be a memorial gathering in Pennsylvania at a later date. Bill was born November 18, 1929 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He was married to his wife Rose for 65 years....

Tom Dennis

Tom Dennis

Apr 20, 2019

Tom Dennis, 83, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Fort Worth. Memorial Service: Tuesday, April 30, at 11:00 at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tom Dennis Memorial Scholarship Fund to be awarded to a CTE student in his name. Donations may be sent to Eagle...

Carol Wilbur Kite

Carol Wilbur Kite

Apr 20, 2019

Carol Wilbur Kite, loving mother of two, passed away at the age of 60 at Community Hospice of Fort Worth on Saturday, April 20, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Services for Carol are 2 p.m. Tuesday at West Freeway Church of Christ. Visitation with family and friends at 1 p.m. prior to services. Burial will follow services in...

Christiaan William James Shaw

Christiaan William James Shaw

Apr 19, 2019

Christiaan William James Shaw, our precious baby boy, passed away at home on Friday April 19, 2019 after 15 months of bringing joy to this world, God decided to take our little angels hand and guide him to heaven. We know hes up there running around and laughing, no longer held down by the earthly burdens of his disease. Christiaan...

Rex Dale Stephenson

Rex Dale Stephenson

Apr 16, 2019

Rex Dale Stephenson, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2019 at Azleland Cemetery in Reno. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Biggers Funeral Home. Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mildred L. Stephenson on June 24, 2016. Survivors: include his children, Jerry Thoms...

Joyce Marie Vugrin

Joyce Marie Vugrin

Apr 16, 2019

Joyce Vugrin, 70, of Saginaw, passed away April 16, 2019. Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation 6 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 24, with a recitation of the Holy Rosary to commence at 6:30 P.M. in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Committal: 1:15 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation Biggers Funeral Home...

Ronald “Ron” W. Sample

Ronald “Ron” W. Sample

Apr 15, 2019

Ronald "Ron" W. Sample, 70, passed away on April 15, 2019 surrounded by loved ones after a relentless eight-year battle with cancer. Service: Ron had always requested that there be no service. He has touched so many lives during his time with us and will be deeply missed. Memorials: In honor of Ron's love of animals and in lieu of...

Edna Velda Odom

Edna Velda Odom

Apr 13, 2019

Edna Velda Odom, 83, passed away April 13, 2019. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Biggers Funeral Chapel. Memorials: Should you desire, memorial donations in memory of Edna Odom may be made to ABI (Amputee Basketball Invigorated), www.abisports.org. Edna was born in Cerro, Questa County, N.M. on January 18, 1936. She was married to Hoyt Odom for...

Katie Norris Perry

Katie Norris Perry

Apr 10, 2019

Katie Norris Perry, 95, passed away April 10, 2019. Service: 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 12, 2019 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 6051 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, 76135. Visitation: 6 to 8 P.M., Thursday, at the funeral home. Interment: 1:00 P.M., Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. Katie was born July 25, 1923 in Gorman, to Durward and Hattie Dunn. She...

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