Obituaries

Orval Clark

Orval Clark

Oct 24, 2008

Orval was born in Welty, Okla., on May 25, 1911, and was reared in Wellington. He was deacon emeritus of Birdville Baptist Church and a Mason. He retired from Armour & Co. Orval was an active outdoorsman who enjoyed golf, fishing and family vacations in Colorado. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Earl Clark. Survivors: His wife...

William Murphree

William Murphree

Oct 24, 2008

The family wishes to express thanks to the employees of Community Hospice for their tender care. William Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Myrle Murphree. Survivors: Brother, Robert Wade Murphree; sister, Myrlene Shirley. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Murphree please visit our Sympathy Store.

Derek Dalgliesh

Derek Dalgliesh

Oct 24, 2008

EULESS -- Derek Chaz Dalgliesh, loving son and brother, went to join the Lord, Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Apostle Church, 7341 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a wake at 7 p.m., at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Chaz was born March 1, 1984. He graduated from Pflugerville...

Robert McKinney

Robert McKinney

Oct 23, 2008

HALTOM CITY -- Robert John McKinney, 67, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2008. Funeral: Noon Monday in Lucas Hurst Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 1321 Precinct Line Road. The Rev. Dr. Jeff Burnett, pastor, First Baptist Church of Hurst, will officiate. Interment: Following military honors, Bob will be laid to rest in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane B, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway,...

Anita Bussey

Anita Bussey

Oct 23, 2008

Anita was born Jan. 2, 1920, in Fort Worth to Haly and Gladys Parchman. She graduated from Birdville High School in 1936. She attended Texas Wesleyan College and attended and graduated from North Texas Teachers College with a bachelor of music in music education. Anita taught music in school in Nacogdoches. During World War II she worked at Consolidated Aircraft....

Barbara Sumpter

Barbara Sumpter

Oct 22, 2008

MORGAN -- Barbara Sumpter, 85, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Interment: Britton Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home. Barbara was born Jan. 10, 1923, in Whizzbank, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Orlee Sumpter;...

Robert Lobodzinski

Robert Lobodzinski

Oct 20, 2008

Friday, Oct. 31, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas. In addition, a celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Kirby's Steakhouse in Southlake. Bob was born Jan. 5, 1942, in Bay City, Mich. A soldier until the end, he fought with strength, dignity and courage. He was...

Frank Faulk

Frank Faulk

Oct 20, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Frank Faulk, 86, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, due to Parkinson's disease. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday in Lucas Funeral Home Chapel, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Frank was born...

YanPing Liu

YanPing Liu

Oct 19, 2008

Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Lucas Funeral Home, 700 W. Wall St., Grapevine. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the funeral home. Survivors: Husband, Hong Mao; two sons; parents; and brother. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of YanPing Liu please visit our Sympathy Store.

Sandra Samuel

Sandra Samuel

Oct 19, 2008

MANSFIELD -- Sandra Anita Samuel, 65, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Arlington. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday in Blessing Colonial Chapel in Mansfield. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Gardens in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home. Survivors: Husband, James C. Samuel; children, James C. Samuel Jr., Curtis Samuel and Teresa McClain; sisters, Ida Stokes and...

Gregory Kubasiewicz

Gregory Kubasiewicz

Oct 18, 2008

Memorials: Friends who desire are invited to honor Gregory with memorials in his name to the American Heart Association. Gregory was born Jan. 25, 1947, in Detroit, Mich., to Bill and Clara Ulecki Kubasiewicz. A former school administrator for the Southfield public schools in Michigan, he devoted his entire life to children, their education and our future generation. He and...

Ross Jones

Ross Jones

Oct 15, 2008

MANSFIELD -- Ross C. "Cleve" Jones Sr., 66, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Cleve was born April 30, 1942, in McAllen, the son of Ross James and Shirley Virginia Bell Jones. He married Karen Henry on Sept....

FINCHER WITHERS

FINCHER WITHERS

Oct 13, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Fincher E. "Red" Withers Jr., a lifelong resident of Fort Worth, died peacefully Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008. "The gentle giant has left us!" It was Red's desire that no services be held, but that he be remembered by his family and friends. Visitation: Loving memories and healing laughter will be shared from 5 to 7 p.m....

Mildred Russell

Mildred Russell

Oct 13, 2008

RICHLAND HILLS -- Mildred Lorine Russell, 85, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008. Funeral: 10 am Thursday, North Pointe Baptist Church in Hurst. Pastor John Tyler will officiate. Visitation: 5-7 Wednesday, Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Rd. Memorials: Her memory may be honored with gifts to Meals on Wheels or Disabled American Veterans. Mildren was born August 27, 1923...

Viola Gilmore

Viola Gilmore

Oct 13, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Viola Jean Gilmore passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. Memorial service: will be at a later date. Survivors: Sons, Chris and Bobby Gilmore; daughter, Susan Nance; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Loren Whitish. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Viola Gilmore please visit our Sympathy Store.

Marietsa Gross

Marietsa Gross

Oct 13, 2008

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Marietsa Lynn Gross, 48, an adoring mother, grandmother "GG," daughter, sister and friend, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday in Lucas Funeral Chapel, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. The Rev. Dennis Baw will officiate. Marietsa, the daughter of Jack and Patricia Brown Todd, was born Dec. 14, 1959, in Bloomington, Ind. She...

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Oct 13, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Virginia Ruth Johnson went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Arlington First Church of the Nazarene, 1301 W. Green Oaks, Arlington. Visitation: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the church. Memorials: Contributions may be sent to the Church of the Nazarene Tonga Mango Tree center for disabled children....

Micaela Martinez

Micaela Martinez

Oct 12, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Micaela Martinez, 77, a homemaker, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors: Three sons; five daughters; 30 grandchildren; and 110 great-grandchildren. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Micaela Martinez please...

Jagala Brown

Jagala Brown

Oct 11, 2008

BEDFORD -- Jagala "Gee" Brown, 37, a loving husband, a good father and a loved son, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday in Lucas Hurst Funeral Home Chapel, 1321 Precinct Line Road. Pastor Ben Daley will officiate, assisted by Pastor Gary Paige, both of Calvary Church, Irving. Interment: Following a committal service, Gee will be laid...

ROBERTA BUSSE

ROBERTA BUSSE

Oct 10, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Roberta Busse, 67, died peacefully Friday morning, October 10, 2008.Services will be held privately.A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Roberta Sondra Carlin was born on Feb. 7, 1941. Bobbie, as she was known to family and friends, was a strong willed woman, always standing her ground to protect her family."Rest in peace our Texas Angel."Survivors: Mrs. Busse is...

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