Obituaries

Alexander Riscky

Alexander Riscky

Apr 27, 2010

FORT WORTH -- Alex J. Riscky, 95, a local businessman and a founding member of Northwest Baptist Church, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010.        Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Northwest Baptist Church, 5500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth, with Pastor Lee Ingram officiating. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth. Visitation: Mr. Riscky will lie in state noon to 8...

Roger Nielsen

Roger Nielsen

Apr 27, 2010

Roger B. Nielsen, 71, passed away in Mansfield, Texas on April 27, 2010. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is remembered for his big heart, strong sense of humor and wit, "MacGyver-like" ability to create, fix and improve anything, and his love of golf and photography. All his daughters jokingly referred to him as "Mr....

Georgia Wreay

Georgia Wreay

Apr 26, 2010

Georgia Ann Wreay, 77, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away at 9:15 P.M. on Monday, April 26, 2010,in Medical Center of Arlington. Georgia was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 17, 1932, the daughter of Milton Haggard and Lucille Miller Haggard. She married Edward Otha "Eddie" Wreay, Sr. on July 4, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Wreay was co...

John McNamara

John McNamara

Apr 25, 2010

JUSTIN -- John Thomas McNamara, 61, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010, at a Fort Worth care facility.        Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Lucas Keller Funeral Home, 137 E. Hill St. Monsignor Charles King of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Denton will officiate. Visitation: John will lie in state noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with...

Grover McElvain

Grover McElvain

Apr 25, 2010

Grover J. "Mac" McElvain, 77, of Fort Worth, Texas, went to be with his heavenly Father on April 25, 2010 after a brief battle with cancer. Mac was born in Ramah, Colorado on December 9, 1932, the son of Grover Cleveland McElvain and Iona M. Scott McElvain. He married Sylvia Genelle Reese on September 17, 1955 in Dayton, New Mexico....

Lana Woodson

Lana Woodson

Apr 25, 2010

KELLER -- Lana "Lorri" Garza Woodson, 35, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010, in Grapevine.        Memorial service: 7 p.m. Thursday at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1308 Whitley Road, Keller, the Rev. Glenn Huebel and the Rev. Dennis Kitzmann officiating.        Memorials: If so desired, memorial gifts in lieu of flowers are requested to be given to Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy...

Lois Phillips

Lois Phillips

Apr 24, 2010

RICHLAND HILLS -- Lois Jean Phillips, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 24, 2010, in her home of 55 years.        Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Richland Hills United Methodist Church. Interment: Private in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.        Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst.        Lois was born March 17, 1923, in Topeka, Kan....

Mariah Mann

Mariah Mann

Apr 24, 2010

Mariah Marie Mann      ALVARADO -- Mariah Marie Mann passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010. Memorial Service: 7 p.m. Friday at Happy Hill Baptist Church 7900 E FM 917 Alvarado, TX 76009 (817) 790-3353 Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Blessing Funeral Home.        Survivors: Parents, Elizabeth Campbell and Gary Mann, Samuel McAfee and Doris Dashner; siblings, Richard Dashner, Samantha McAfee, Savanna McAfee, Amy...

Jonathan Smith

Jonathan Smith

Apr 23, 2010

Jonathan was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Smith.        Survivors: Mother, Constance Smith; sons, Garrett and Colton and their mother, Bonnie; brothers, Lawrence and wife, Dana, Paul and wife, Wyndee; sister, Lori Pickard; and grandmothers, June Reynolds and Dora Smith. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jonathan Smith please visit our Sympathy Store.

A. Sales

A. Sales

Apr 23, 2010

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- A.J. Sales, 84, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010.        Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Hurst. Dr. Jeff Burnett will officiate. Burial will follow in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst.        A.J. Sales was born May 17, 1925,...

Kenneth Thompson

Kenneth Thompson

Apr 22, 2010

ARLINGTON -- Kenneth Thompson passed away Thursday April 22, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home. Kenneth was preceded in death by his mom, Jewel Thompson, and daughter, Amanda Thompson. Survivors: Sons, Kenneth and Robert Thompson; grandchildren, William Adams Jr. and Tony and Tracie Thompson; father, Tom Thompson; brothers, Steve and Ronnie Thompson; and numerous other family and...

Joe Williams

Joe Williams

Apr 22, 2010

BURLESON -- Joe P. Williams, owner of Joe P. Williams Air Compressor Service and Sales, passed away April 22, 2010. Funeral Service: 3 p.m., Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Joe was born December 30, 1942 in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of Roy M. and Elizabeth Richter...

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

Apr 21, 2010

Michael R. Wilson, "Old Man Mike" of Aubrey passed away on April 21, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, TX. He was born on July 12, 1950 in Denton to Floyd Clifton Wilson and Leta Ellison. Michael was 59. He earned is GED through Denton High School and attended Cooke County Junior College where he earned an associate degree in...

Harry McArthur

Harry McArthur

Apr 21, 2010

HURST -- Harry G. McArthur, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at a local care facility.        Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Bethel Family Worship Center, 946 Pipeline Road, Hurst, with Pastor Elmer Whalen officiating assisted by Pastor William Mathews. Interment: Following a graveside service, Harry will be laid to rest at 2:30 p.m. in Old Union...

Jorge Munoz

Jorge Munoz

Apr 21, 2010

MANSFIELD -- Jorge Morales Munoz died Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Service: Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mansfield. Jorge was born April 23, 1926, in Coamo, Puerto Rico. Survivors: Daughters, Dhalma, Yolanda and Evelyn; son, Ervin. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jorge Munoz please visit our Sympathy...

Jorge Ledezma

Jorge Ledezma

Apr 20, 2010

FORT WORTH -- Jorge Ledezma, 33, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010.        Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvario Funeral Chapel. Visitation: Mr. Ledezma will lie in state 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday with a 7 p.m. rosary service at Calvario Funeral Chapel.        Survivors: Brothers, Juan Carlos Ledezma and wife, Maria, and Juan Cano and wife, Claudia...

Phillip Rhea

Phillip Rhea

Apr 20, 2010

HURST -- Phillip Duane Rhea, 53, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at his home.        Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday in Lucas Funeral Chapel in Hurst. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.        Phillip Duane Rhea was born Aug. 25, 1956, in Topeka,...

Clay Bolin

Clay Bolin

Apr 19, 2010

Clay Valan Bolin, 48, formerly of Fritch, passed away on April 19, 2010 in Wagoner, OK. He was born on June 21, 1961 in Borger. He graduated from Sanford-Fritch High School in 1979. He then graduated from Frank Phillips College in Borger, where he was a member of the Rodeo Team. In 1997 he earned his Bachelor's degree in Environmental...

Joe Brown,

Joe Brown,

Apr 18, 2010

GRANBURY -- Joe C. Brown Jr. passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010.        Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Granbury, 301 Loop 567.        Joe was born July 9, 1941, in Alvin. He was a man of many talents in business and play. His quick wit and crooked smile was his trademark. He was a...

Marion Phears

Marion Phears

Apr 18, 2010

Marion James "Pete" Phears, 81, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 in Methodist Medical Center of Mansfield. Pete was born in Hamilton, Texas on October 18, 1928, the son of Marion Alford Phears and Mary Martha Stagner Phears. He married Betty Jo Stone in Hamilton, Texas on May 24, 1952. Mr. Phears was a retired home builder....