Obituaries

Sophia Worshaw

Sophia Worshaw

Jan 7, 2009

SOPHIA ELAINE WORSHAM Sophia Elaine Worsham, infant daughter of Robert and Natalie Worsham passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in Denton. Sophia was born on September 4, 2008 in Denton. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2009 from 2-4pm at Denton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, January 12, 2009 at 10am at the...

Ruby Hearne

Ruby Hearne

Jan 7, 2009

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband and grandson, Robert Huggins.        Survivors: Daughter, Pam Koen and husband, Donald, of Dallas and Paula Henson and husband, Mike, of Fort Worth; brother, Roy Frazer and wife, Mary Helen, of Haltom City; brother-in-law, Harvey Hearne and wife, Maxine, of Haltom City; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. To...

Juanita Smith

Juanita Smith

Jan 6, 2009

BEDFORD -- Juanita Lillie "Babe" Smith, 83, a dedicated homemaker, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2009, at a local care center.        Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Hurst, 1801 Norwood Drive. The Rev. Dr. Jeff Burnett will officiate. Interment: Following a 2:30 p.m. committal service, Juanita "Babe" will be laid to rest with her husband, T.B....

Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick

Jan 5, 2009

Robert was a longtime resident of the Riverside area. He was presently a member of the Birdville Church of Christ. Robert was a former member of Riverside and Midtown Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon. He was a 1941 graduate of Carter Riverside High School. He proudly and honorably served his country during World War II in...

Shauna Davis

Shauna Davis

Jan 5, 2009

BURLESON -- Shauna Michelle Rosebrough Davis, 29, went home to be with Jesus early Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, after a valiant battle with a long illness. ?????? Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Lucas & Blessing Chapel, Burleson. ?????? Shauna was a warm and caring soul who touched the hearts of everyone she knew. She will be forever missed. ??????...

Betty Fields

Betty Fields

Jan 4, 2009

MANSFIELD -- Betty Lou Fields, 73, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, in Mansfield. Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blessing Colonial Chapel in Mansfield. Interment: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Betty was born Sept. 29, 1935, in Palo Pinto to James Willis and Willie Augusta Walker, Ratliff. She was preceded in death by...

Ethel King

Ethel King

Jan 4, 2009

Dollie was born Ethel Mae Stepp on Nov. 28, 1920, in Quanah to J.B. and Della Lucinda Conley Stepp.        Dollie and her husband, Douglas, were in business for 38 years. They enjoyed traveling, loved to golf and enoyed water skiing, dinners and time with her family. She lived her faith and was a lady at all times.        She...

MICHAEL THOMPSON

MICHAEL THOMPSON

Jan 4, 2009

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Michael Ray Thompson, 69, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, entered eternity Sunday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2009. ?????? Service: 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Janie Greer, minister of Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Keller, will officiate. Visitation: His family will receive friends 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at...

Betty Basham

Betty Basham

Jan 3, 2009

DENTON -- Betty Jane Basham, 59, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.        Memorial service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smithfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tim Boeglin and the Rev. Richard Reed will officiate.        Betty, the daughter of Kermit and Mattie Langston Pickle, was born Feb. 3, 1949,...

DONALD LANCE

DONALD LANCE

Jan 3, 2009

?FORT WORTH -- Donald Kent Lance, 76, a beloved husband and father, died peacefully Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2009. ?????? Service: 10 a.m. Friday in the sanctuary of University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Drive. The Rev. Dr. Alan Lobaugh, senior associate, will officiate. ?????? Memorials: In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions to a Happy Hill Farm, in Don's...

Willie Geer,

Willie Geer,

Jan 1, 2009

BEDFORD -- Willie Thomas Geer, 88, a retired USAF master sergeant and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009.        Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road in Hurst, with the Rev. Homer G. Ritchie, former pastor of First Baptist Church downtown Fort Worth; the...

Richard Rotterman

Richard Rotterman

Jan 1, 2009

ARLINGTON -- Richard "Turk" Rotterman, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009.        Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m.        Turk touched many lives with his humor and wit during his 75 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and...

DORA MERMELSTEIN

DORA MERMELSTEIN

Dec 31, 2008

?????RALEIGH, N.C. -- Dora Beleck "Doris" Mermelstein, 98, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Dec. 31, 2008, at the home of her daughter. ?????? Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday in Ahavath Sholom Cemetery, 411 N. University Drive. Rabbi Ned Soltz, Congregation Beth-Shalom, Arlington, will officiate. Following committal prayers, Doris will be laid to rest next to her husband, Marvin. Minyan services will be...

Roy Potts

Roy Potts

Dec 31, 2008

KELLER -- Roy E. Potts "Gene," 69, went to be with his heavenly Father, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008.        Service: Memorial celebration will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Haltom Road Baptist Church, 3313 Haltom Rd., Haltom City. Please join us as we celebrate his life.        Memorials: the family respectfully requests donations in his name to Universal...

Cathy Lester

Cathy Lester

Dec 30, 2008

Memorials: You may honor her memory with a donation to Operation Kindness located in Carrollton.        Cathy was a very loving and caring wife, mother and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Dumas and Dorothy Jones.        Survivors: Husband, Larry Lester; sons, Christopher Waller and Erik Lester; brother, Robert Dumas; sisters, Sherry Rountree and Janie Williams;...

Tommy Presley

Tommy Presley

Dec 29, 2008

HURST -- Tommy Gene Presley, 78, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008.        Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, Pastor John Bobo officiating. Interment: 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Cemetery in Waxahachie. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.        Tommy was...

Austin Roberts

Austin Roberts

Dec 29, 2008

Austin Ladd Roberts, 87, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 in Bedford, Texas. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, January 2, 2009 in Davis Morris Funeral Chapel, Brownwood, Texas. Visitation will be 1 pm until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Green Leaf Cemetery. Austin, the son of Harry...

Frances Moore

Frances Moore

Dec 29, 2008

FLOWER MOUND -- Frances Moore, passed away on December 29, 2008 following a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: Friends may call at the funeral home between 9-4 Thursday.        Frances was born September 16, 1927 in McKinney and raised in Marshall Texas. She was a...

Doris Goodloe

Doris Goodloe

Dec 29, 2008

BEDFORD -- Doris Wilson Goodloe, 87, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008.        Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 2701 Harwood Road. The Rev. Robin Valdez will officiate.        Memorials: Her memory may be honored with contributions to Emmanuel Presbyterian Church.        Doris, the daughter of Paul D. and Bessie Wilson...

Donna Miller

Donna Miller

Dec 28, 2008

Donna Louise McKnight-Miller, 59, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away at 12:25 A.M. on Sunday, December 28, 2008, in the Odyssey Hospice House of Fort Worth, Texas. Donna was born in Washington, D.C. on May 19, 1949, the daughter of Charles William McKnight and Frances Maxine Conard McKnight. She was a graduate of Marshall High School in Falls Church, Virginia and...