Obituaries

John Graffius,

John Graffius,

Feb 16, 2011

John L. Graffius EULESS -- John Graffius, 77, entered his heavenly home Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011.        Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Funeral Home, 700 W. Wall St., Grapevine. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.        Memorials: Should friends desire, donations are requested to the Colleyville Presbyterian Church, 715 Cheek Sparger Road, Colleyville, Texas 76034, or Compassionate Hands Hospice,...

Barabara Erwin

Barabara Erwin

Feb 15, 2011

The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Barbara enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Vernon Stableford; brother, J.B. Fisher; and sisters, Leona Goddard and Ruby McDade. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Bill M. Erwin Sr.; sons, William...

Robert Phillips,

Robert Phillips,

Feb 15, 2011

BEDFORD -- Rob Phillips passed away Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011.        Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst.        Survivors: Wife, Jerri; children, Robert IV and Anna; parents, Robert Phillips Jr. and Ann Grenillin; and brothers, Dan and Ben. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Feb 14, 2011

HURST -- Mary Ann Smith passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2011.        Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday at Bellevue Baptist Church, 625 W. Pipeline Road, Hurst. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst.        Memorials: You may honor her memory with a gift...

Matthew Schwarz

Matthew Schwarz

Feb 14, 2011

FORT WORTH -- Matthew Peter Schwarz passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2011.        Memorial service: 10 a.m. Friday at Gateway Church, 7501 Davis Blvd. in North Richland Hills.        Memorials: To honor his memory, the family requests donations to Gateway Church in his memory or a charity of choice. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of...

Charlene Waldrep

Charlene Waldrep

Feb 14, 2011

EULESS -- Charlene Waldrep passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at her home.        Graveside service: 11:15 a.m. Thursday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Community Hospice of Texas, www.chot.org.        Charlene was born July...

John Cormier

John Cormier

Feb 13, 2011

John was preceded in death by his parents Louis Cormier and Mable Bourque Cormier; sisters, Helen and Wilma and brother, Donald. He is survived by his wife, Paula; sons, Darren Cormier and wife, Mary of Longview, Texas, and Kevin Cormier of Arlington, Texas; daughters Kim Crawford and husband, Bill of North Richland Hills, Texas, and Lori Koga and husband, Jan...

Mark Turner

Mark Turner

Feb 12, 2011

Mark was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on October 24, 1949 to John F. and Lucille D. Turner. He was a graduate of Indiana State University where he was active in Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was highly respected for his expertise in the field of hematology and was employed by Coulter Corporation for 27 years. During the past 8...

Christopher Chambers

Christopher Chambers

Feb 11, 2011

Christopher Thomas Chambers, 23, a loving and caring son and brother, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. Survivors: Parents, Lori and Gordon Chambers; siblings, Eric, Matthew, Patrick and Sarah Chambers; grandparents, Dorothy May Chambers, Nancy and Bud Bouchard; aunts and uncles, Karen Sue Renshaw, Patsy Ramie, Connie and Mike Martin, Karen and Max McAllister, Michael and Debbe Bouchard and David...

Sharon Morrow

Sharon Morrow

Feb 11, 2011

EL PASO -- Sharon Ann Rutledge Morrow passed away on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, after a short illness.        Graveside service: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst.        Sharon was born to T.C. and Gladys Schmidt Rutledge on Oct. 17, 1937, in Fort Worth. She graduated from...

Steven McGann

Steven McGann

Feb 10, 2011

Steve was born July 27,1967, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a mechanic with American Airlines for over 20 years. He enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks and NASCAR races. He was a loving father and will be greatly missed.        Survivors: Steve leaves behind wife, Kim; daughters, Melanie, age 7, and Megan, age...

Laverne Rusk

Laverne Rusk

Feb 9, 2011

MANSFIELD -- LaVerne Jones Rusk, 80, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011.        Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday in Hawkins Cemetery, Arlington. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home.        LaVerne loved to travel, fly and collect bells. She survived Hurricane Iniki in a high school gymnasium in Hawaii and was also a breast cancer survivor. She...

Aaroneta Andrews

Aaroneta Andrews

Feb 9, 2011

FORT WORTH -- Aaroneta Fern Andrews, 83, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011.        Service: Will be in Carmargo, Okla.        Aaroneta, the daughter of Aaron and Flavel Brown Helm, was born Oct. 25, 1927, in Carmargo. She was a member of Richland Hills Christian Church.        Survivors: Husband, Gilbert E. Andrews; children, Donna Zelt and husband, Bobby, Jeffrey Andrews...

Judy North

Judy North

Feb 8, 2011

Judy Raye North, 64, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Judy was born in Morgan Mill, Texas on March 15, 1946, the daughter of Raymond Roy Pressley and Evelyn Irene Elrod Pressley. She married Leroy North on June 26, 1964 in Mansfield, Texas. Judy was a homemaker. Survivors Include her Husband of 46 years, Leroy North;...

Owen Avants

Owen Avants

Feb 8, 2011

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Owen H. Avants passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Interment: Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Owen was a loving father and grandfather. He was an avid...

Martha Young

Martha Young

Feb 7, 2011

KELLER -- Martha Young, 59, entered into eternal rest Monday, Feb. 7, 2011.        Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, 304 Calvary Drive, Euless, with the pastor, the Rev. Eddie Adams, officiating. Interment: Martha will be laid to rest in Bear Creek Cemetery, Euless. Visitation: The family will receive friends at Lucas Funeral Home, 137 E. Hill St.,...

James Warren

James Warren

Feb 6, 2011

FORT WORTH -- Fort Worth - James Edward Warren (Jim), 81, died peacefully at home with family at his side Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011.        Service: 11 a.m. Monday, Feb 14, at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Visitation after service at the funeral home. Interment: 1:45 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.        Jim was born Dec. 13, 1929 in Okmulgee,...

Mary Larance

Mary Larance

Feb 6, 2011

WHITE SETTLEMENT -- Mom's (Kitty)prayers were answered on Sunday morning February 6, 2011, when Her Lord called her home.        Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday Wesley United Methodist Church 9000 White Settlement Rd.        Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park        Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Thursday Calvario Funeral Chapel (formerly Shannon's North)        Mary Katherine was born on December 28, 1926 to Jewel...

Frances Franks

Frances Franks

Feb 6, 2011

HALTOM CITY -- Frances L. Spinks Franks departed this life Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011.        Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Interment: Flower Mound Cemetery, Flower Mound.        Visitation: The family will receive friends 9 a.m. Saturday, prior to the service.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ridgecrest...

Jessie Wyatt

Jessie Wyatt

Feb 5, 2011

HALTOM CITY -- Temple Wyatt quietly passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at a local hospital.        Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 517 N. Sylvania. Interment: Mount Olivet. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...