Obituaries

Jan 5, 2025

Marilyn Jarene Gardner was born on February 18, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas, to her parents Jarriet Bluitt and Anna Pearl Davis Bluitt. Marilyn, or Rene as the family called her was the youngest of the siblings Herbert Bluitt and Anita Bluitt. The Bluitt family was raised in the tight-knit community of Como. Marilyn graduated from Como High School in...

Jan 4, 2025

A wake service will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Williams and Lucas Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M, Saturday, January 25, 2025 also at Carter Metropolitan CME Church located at 4601 Wichita Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76119 with Rev. Dr. Valencia Edner officiating. 

Jan 3, 2025

Lee Esther Watkins Smoot was born to John Cleveland and Savannah Donnell Watkins on October 13, 1933, in Brushy Creek, Texas. Lee Esther (the 5th of 8 children) and her family later moved to Fort Worth, Texas where she was educated in the public schools (Carter Riverside). In Fort Worth, Lee Esther met the love of her life, Clarence Lee...

Dec 27, 2024

Bonnie Lou (Hays) Gaither was born on May 4, 1923 in Quail, Texas to the late Mirtie (Shelton) Hays and Eli Andrew Hays. She passed away on December 27, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 101.

She grew up in Quail, Texas. She loved crocheting, and listening to the Gaither Family. 

She was preceded in death by parents; husband,...

Dec 19, 2024

Jannie Lee Saygo was born on July 8, 1937, in Greenwood, Mississippi. She was Jim and Sarah Garner’s fourth child. At the age of 12. Jannie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and was baptized at their Family Church, Pillow Chapel, under the leadership of Reverend Carver. 

Jannie attended Money High School, and she enjoyed singing with her...

Dec 14, 2024

Maria Guadalupe (Canales) Norato was born on October 9, 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Dolores Leija and Joe Canales, II. She passed away on December 14, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 62. 

Maria was a devoted homemaker, mother, and wife. She was a fun-loving soul and she loved to sing and dance. She enjoyed...

Dec 10, 2024

A visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Williams and Lucas Funeral Home Chapel located at 517 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 20, 2024 at Azleland Memorial Park located at 850 N. Cardinal Road, Azle, Texas 76020.

Dec 9, 2024

Nov 22, 2024

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 2, 2024 at Williams and Lucas Funeral Home Chapel followed by funeral service at 1:00 P.M. and then interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.

Nov 17, 2024

Arturo Clemente “Dirty” was born August 2, 1982 to Arturo Clemente and Silvia (Levaro Roman) Hernandez in Acapulco, Mexico. He passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 42.

Arturo was truly a selfless person. Despite his many struggles in life, Arturo always made sure to put others first and be there for them. No...

Nov 12, 2024

Lois Raymond Barrow was born on December 22, 1942 in Midlothian, Texas to the late Francis Juanita Gilbert and Lois Lincoln Barrow. He passed away on November 12, 2024, in Decatur, Texas at the age of 81. 

Lois was an amazing man. He worked hard and often worked multiple jobs to take care of his family. Lois worked for the Hurst-Euless-Bedford...

Nov 10, 2024

Henry Edmond (H.E.) Norsworthy was born on March 6, 1934 in Bellwood, Louisiana, to the late Lennis Louise (Jones) and Joseph Edmond Norsworthy. He passed away on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 90.

As a teenager, H.E. chose to leave Louisiana, settling in Texas. He began working for Gorbett Brothers Steel Company (later to become Trinity...

Oct 11, 2024

Allison Jean Stokes was born on May 13, 1979 in Gainesville, Texas. She passed away in the early morning of October 11, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 45. 

Allison was a creative and artistic person. She loved to create quilts and to do hair and make-up. She enjoyed posting on Facebook and telling her loved ones how...

Oct 6, 2024

Irvin Price (Junior) 71, of Dallas, Texas, beloved father, brother, uncle and cousin transitioned of October 6, 2024. Irvin was born in Brooklyn, New York to Syble Willmetter Farrow. 

Irvin lived most of his early and teen years in Roduco, North Carolina with his grandparents, John Amos and Necie Farrow. The farm life that he was exposed to helped to instill...

Oct 5, 2024

Alicia Deshon White was born on November 22, 1978 in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed away on the morning of October 5, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 45. 

Alicia loved was a creative an artistic woman who loved her family dearly. 

She is survived by her parents, Phyllis and Terry Smith of Fort Worth and Ronald and Naurita...

Oct 1, 2024

Sep 25, 2024

There will be a visitation from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Williams and Lucas Funeral Home located at 517 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111. 

 The family will receive friends and family at a visitation at 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 11, 2024 at The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas followed by the funeral service...

Sep 18, 2024

Kimberley Kay (Prater) Courtney was born on November 2, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Helen Maureen (Phillips) Prater and T.G. Prater. She passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024 in Bedford, Texas at the age of 66. 

Kimberley attended Southwest High School in Fort Worth. She worked for over 20 years at Auto Nation where she formed many...

Sep 15, 2024

Leland “Lee” Patrick Boenisch was born on October 9, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Martha Marie (Pope) Boenisch and Albert Adolph Boenisch. On September 15, 2024, at the age of 74, Lee passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Lee was a proud graduate of Lake Worth High School and retired...

Sep 12, 2024

On November 6, 1948 Mary Ella Thompson (Demerson) and Willie C. Thompson, Sr. welcomed their first child. The couple was elated to grow their family. They named her Margaret Ann Thompson. Margaret grew up the eldest of four siblings. 

Margaret is preceded in death by both her parents, one of her younger sisters, Janice Stoglin, and her only brother, Willie C....