Obituaries

Dec 28, 2009

MANSFIELD -- Kimberly Michelle Boyte, 31, passed away Dec. 28, 2009.        Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Colonial Chapel, Mansfield. Visitation: 1 p.m. Saturday before the service.        Kimberly was born Nov. 7, 1978 in Fort Worth. She married Jeffery Wayne Boyte on Oct. 2, 1999.        She is remembered as an Angel of God, a devoted mother,...

Dec 27, 2009

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Alan Shawn Eakins, 48, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at his residence. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Chapel in Hurst. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present beginning at 1 p.m. A native of Odessa, Alan was born Dec. 16, 1961, to James W. Eakins Jr. and Sharron Whetstone....

Dec 27, 2009

HURST -- Rita Patricia Nickles, 74, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009.        Memorial service: 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in Lucas Funeral Home Chapel, 1321 Precint Line Road, Hurst, the Rev. Jim Rigsby officiating. Interment: 3 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Rita's memory may be honored with a gift to St. Jude...

Dec 25, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Jane Sloan Cranz passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, in her 94th year.        Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, in the Deborah Beggs Moncrief Garden Center at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Jane was laid to rest privately Monday, Dec. 28, in Greenwood Memorial Park.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions to...

Dec 24, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Altha A. Richardson, 94, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at a local hospital.        Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Lucas Sylvania Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Following the service, Altha will be laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home.       ...

Dec 24, 2009

EULESS -- Mary Ella Owens passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road in Hurst. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mary was a longtime member of First Assembly of God and a resident...

Dec 22, 2009

HURST -- Herb Eakins Jr., 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009.        Funeral: 3 p.m. Sunday at Peace Lutheran Church in Hurst. Visitation: The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Hurst Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst.        Memorials: You may honor Herb's memory with a...

Dec 21, 2009

Sharon Elise Harris Epting, 60, a caring wife and mother, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 in Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. Sharon was born July 25, 1949 in Ft Worth. She was a lifelong resident of Mansfield. After graduating from TCC, formerly TCJC in 1967-68, majoring in Accounting, she went to work for Neil G. Penrose Oil Co. and Shenandoah...

Dec 21, 2009

Michael Robert Carlson, 73, of Arlington, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. Mike was born Sep 22, 1936, to Carl Carlson and Dorothy Imhoff Carlson. Mike grew up in Peoria, IL and worked for the Peoria Journal Star while attending school and earned a BS degree in Business from Bradley University. He was then Commissioned a second lieutenant and entered the...

Dec 20, 2009

Beverly Helen Spaulding (1930-2009), 79, passed away December 20, 2009 in Keller, Texas, surrounded by family. A longtime resident of Toledo and Sylvania, Ohio, Beverly was a beloved wife, loving mother, accomplished artist, world traveler and lifelong volunteer. In addition to her selfless efforts for the Manor House and the Flower Hospital Moon Flower Ball, her dedication helped ensure the...

Dec 20, 2009

HALTOM CITY -- Bettye Jo Little, 76, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at her home.        Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Lucas Funeral Chapel in Hurst. The Rev. Jerry Summy will officiate. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.        Pallbearers will be Russell Little, Craig...

Dec 18, 2009

Louis Everett Flores went to be with his heavenly father on Friday Dec. 18, 2009 at the age of 82. It was a peaceful passing. Celebration of Life: Wednesday at 2p.m. at Milestone Church  801 Keller Parkway. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas Funeral Home 137 E. Hill Keller, Texas 76248. Louis...

Dec 16, 2009

WEATHERFORD -- Dana Lee Schooler passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.        Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 517 N. Sylvania. Visitation: The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.        Survivors: Husband, James; sons, Jim and Mike; daughters, Tanya Page, Tammy Salazar, Tara Greene and Diane Stout.

Dec 15, 2009

EULESS -- Doris Fisher, who is fondly remembered for her caring and giving nature, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, of natural causes at her home.        Graveside service: 12:30 p.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.        She was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Cairo, Ill. After graduating from Cairo High School, Mrs. Fisher attended nursing school in East St....

Dec 15, 2009

HURST -- Alvin Duane Barlett, 79, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009.        Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday in Lucas Funeral Home Chapel in Hurst.        Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials are requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.        A native of Clarion, Pa., Alvin was born Oct. 29, 1930, to Harold...

Dec 14, 2009

Dec 13, 2009

HURST -- Magda Rixen of Hurst died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, from Alzheimer's disease.        Memorial gathering: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Rixens' home. For more information contact jrixen@austin.rr.com, christine.mcgee@weatherford.com or dickdodds@tx.rr.com.        Memorials: Donations to the Alzheimer's Association, in lieu of flowers, will be gratefully accepted.        Born Feb. 28, 1930, in Furth, Germany, Magda went to...

Dec 12, 2009

BEDFORD -- Mary Alice Cotten passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009.        Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at St. Vincent's Episcopal Cathedral, 1300 Forest Ridge in Bedford.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, you may honor her memory with a memorial to St. Vincent's, where she has been a devoted member for 45 years and served in variety of...

Dec 12, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Juanita Irvine Cowan died peacefully Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2009, in her 102nd year.        Service: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2700 McPherson Ave. The Rev. Dr. Frederick Field "Fritz" Ritsch III, pastor of the church, and Mr. Mark Scott, minister of music, will officiate. Following a committal service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Juanita...

Dec 12, 2009

Services: Wednesday December 16th at the Florence Holiness Church, 1890 Florence Rd. in Roanoke. Rev. Lewis Bernard and Rev. Robert Sheffield officiating. Interment; at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Ft. Worth. Visitation: The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Lucas Funeral Home Chapel, 137 East Hill Street in Keller. She was preceded by her mother...