Obituaries

William Hammond

William Hammond

Mar 13, 2010

Service: A private memorial service in Stevensville, Mich., will be held this summer.        Memorials: You may honor Bill's memory with memorial contributions in his name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Tarrant County, 101 Summit Ave., #204, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.        Bill was a graduate of Michigan State University. He held executive positions for several area real estate...

Stacey Strait

Stacey Strait

Mar 12, 2010

Memorials: are accepted by Stajduhar Stables at 2901-B Martin Drive, Bedford, Texas 76021.        Stacey Louise Strait lived to help her family and the world's children. She was born Oct. 8, 1951, on an Army base in Aberdeen, Md., and promptly lived her whole life in Texas. She graduated from Richardson High School and then the University of Texas with...

SAMUEL HAYMAN

SAMUEL HAYMAN

Mar 10, 2010

FORT WORTH -- Samuel Hayman, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, died peacefully Wednesday morning, March 10, 2010, in his 93rd year.        Service: 2 p.m. Friday in Kornbleet Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 411 N. University Drive. Dr. Javier Smolarz, ritual director, will officiate. Following committal prayers, Samuel will be laid to rest next to his wife of 55 years, Pearl,...

Lee Wylie

Lee Wylie

Mar 10, 2010

MANSFIELD -- Lee Roy Wylie, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Mansfield. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Blessing Colonial Chapel in Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will be conducted in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas. Lee was born Feb. 6, 1923, in Mexia to Frank and...

Clyde Hairston

Clyde Hairston

Mar 9, 2010

Mansfield -- Clyde Ward Hairston, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Service: 3 p.m. Saturday in Blessing Colonial Chapel in Mansfield. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Survivors: Wife, Brenda; sons, William, Joe and Ed; daughter, Iva; and stepchildren, Donna and Bret. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Clyde Hairston please visit our Sympathy...

Gavin Foster

Gavin Foster

Mar 9, 2010

Gavin Foster, 50, of Fort Worth, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Gavin was born June 13, 1959, to Ned Foster and Shirley Cox in Mansfield. He was the most charming, gregarious and witty person who never met a stranger. His many friends and loved ones will miss him dearly. Gavin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and...

Annie Leona

Annie Leona

Mar 8, 2010

KELLER -- Annie Leona Orr, 96, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010.        Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Bourland Cemetery in Keller. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lucas Funeral Home, 137 E. Hill St. in Keller.        Annie was born Oct. 2, 1913, in Smithfield to William L. Dennis and Bessie Jones....

Clyde Janeski

Clyde Janeski

Mar 7, 2010

FORT WORTH -- Clyde Lee Janeski peacefully received healing from acute myeloid leukemia at home Sunday, March 7, 2010, with his wife and family at his side.        Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hurst Assembly of God Church, 812 Harrison Lane. Interment: 10 a.m. Friday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home,...

Lula Hall

Lula Hall

Mar 6, 2010

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover, and her son, David Hall.        Survivors: Daughter, Pat and her husband, Jack Howard; grandchildren, Jacci Bear, Russell Howard, James Howard and Tammy Garcia; seven great-grandchildren; and six great-great- To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lula Hall please visit our Sympathy Store.

Ray Pennington

Ray Pennington

Mar 6, 2010

FORT WORTH -- Ray Boyce Pennington passed from this life Saturday, March 6, 2010.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, cards or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to Heritage Church of Christ Benevolence Ministry Program, 4201 Heritage Trace Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76244.        Boyce was born Nov. 10, 1930, in Willis, Okla., to Robert and Ella...

Lucille Russell

Lucille Russell

Mar 5, 2010

CLEBURNE - Lucille Russell, 90, passed away March 5, 2010, in Cleburne. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Blessing Colonial Chapel in Mansfield. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, husband, E.V. "Shorty" Russell; son, Emil Wayne; daughters, Shirley Galttana and Louise Taylor; grandson, Michael...

Casey Nicholson

Casey Nicholson

Mar 5, 2010

KELLER -- Casey Nicholson passed away Friday, March 5, 2010.        Service: 3 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Keller, 225 Keller Parkway, with the Rev. Keith Sanders officiating. Private interment: Bourland Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the church.        Casey is face to face with her Savior today. She loved Jesus and gave her life...

OLLIE PAYNE

OLLIE PAYNE

Mar 5, 2010

FORT WORTH -- Ollie Carrol Payne died peacefully Friday morning, March 5, 2010, in his 88th year.        Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Eugene Copeland of Trinity United Methodist Church, Arlington, will officiate. He will be laid to rest privately, next to his wife, Oma Lee, in the Mausoleum at Greenwood Memorial...

Corey Marek

Corey Marek

Mar 5, 2010

MANSFIELD -- Corey Nathaniel Marek, our precious son, grandson and nephew, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010. Born in Arlington, Texas, on March 31, 2006, Corey was the son of Courtney Donette Marek. Those who were fortunate enough to know and love Corey will always remember and be touched by his beautiful smile, joyous laugh and his delightful and...

GERALDINE BROWN

GERALDINE BROWN

Mar 4, 2010

FORT WORTH -- Geraldine Schumer "Gerry" Brown died peacefully Thursday morning, March 4, 2010, in her 88th year.        Service: 3:30 p.m. Friday in Kornbleet Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 411 N. University Drive. Following committal prayers, she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Ted, in Ahavath Sholom Cemetery. Mrs. Brown's grandchildren and Joel Zeidman will serve as bearers...

Janet Compton

Janet Compton

Mar 4, 2010

MANSFIELD -- Janet Sue Beatty Compton, our precious mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend, passed away after a long, courageous battle with emphysema Thursday, March 4, 2010. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Interment: Mansfield Cemetery. Born in Hobart, Okla., on Aug. 30, 1942, Janet was the daughter of G.P and Helen Flay Beatty. Those who...

Roger Harrison

Roger Harrison

Mar 3, 2010

FLOWER MOUND -- Roger Alan Harrison passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010.        Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Lucas Funeral Home, Grapevine.        Roger was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise.        Survivors: Loving daughter, Andrea; sister Terry and many friends. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roger Harrison please visit our...

Roger Williams

Roger Williams

Mar 3, 2010

Roger L. Williams, 63 of Pilot Point, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Denton Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1946 in Dallas, TX to Thomas Calvin and Lela Bell Ewton Williams. He married Kay Williams on January 5, 1970 in Denton. He is survived by his wife Kay of Pilot Point; one daughter, Deborah...

Carmen Vivar

Carmen Vivar

Feb 28, 2010

FORT WORTH -- Carmen R. Vivar, 96, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.        Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvario Funeral Chapel, formerly Shannon's North. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.        Carmen was born Jan. 13, 1914, in Lima, Peru. She moved to Fort Worth in 1970, and immediately...

Shirley Tutlis

Shirley Tutlis

Feb 28, 2010

EULESS -- Shirley J. Tutlis, 73, of Euless died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at a local hospital after a long illness.        Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst.        Shirley was born May 3, 1936, to Vivian and Jesse Craig. She was a wonderful sister, mother, aunt, grandma and Gee Gee. She...