Obituaries

Franklin Ewan

Franklin Ewan

Apr 14, 2008

MANSFIELD -- Franklin R. Ewan passed away Monday, April 14, 2008. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Community of Hope United Methodist Church, 1800 E. Debbie Lane, Mansfield. Interment: 1 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community of Hope UMC...

Cathryn Davis

Cathryn Davis

Apr 14, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Cathryn Rawdon Davis, 82, joined her husband, John B. Davis; parents; and son, Thomas Hubbard, in a new life on Monday, April 14, 2008. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Covenant Hospice...

Fred Barney

Fred Barney

Apr 14, 2008

Fred was a charter member of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church and longtime member of the Lions Club. He was a builder of mission churches and delivered Meals on Wheels for 15 years. His first priority was his family. Fred enjoyed playing 42, vacationing in the mountains, fishing, hunting and all other sports. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Max Bridges

Max Bridges

Apr 11, 2008

HURST -- Max David Bridges, 83, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown Trail Church of Christ, with Eddie Parrish officiating. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road in Hurst. Memorials: Max may be honored with a memorial...

Robert Kilgore

Robert Kilgore

Apr 11, 2008

MANSFIELD -- Robert Earl Kilgore passed away Friday, April 11, 2008. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Blessing Colonial Chapel, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Robert was raised in Mississippi and moved to Texas in his teens. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping. His two sons, Bryan and Greg, were his pride...

Peter Garber

Peter Garber

Apr 11, 2008

BEDFORD -- Peter M. Garber, 63, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lucas Hurst Funeral Chapel. Peter, the son of Melvin and Mable Frost Garber, was born May 8, 1944, in Boston, Mass. Survivors: Wife, Ruth Geer Garber; sons, David Garber, Eric Garber and wife, Stephanie; granddaughter, Payton Garber; sister, Lin. To send flowers or...

Mary McKnight

Mary McKnight

Apr 10, 2008

HURST -- Mary Alexander McKnight, 90, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Mary was born in Toombs County, Ga. In 1962, she moved to Hurst, where she had been a member of First United Methodist...

John Walls

John Walls

Apr 9, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Johnny Walls departed this life Wednesday, April 9, 2008, to be with Christ, which is far better: Philippians 1:23. Funeral: 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, with Pastor Gregg Bing officiating. Interment: Arwine Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral...

Mable Blume

Mable Blume

Apr 9, 2008

COLLEYVILLE -- Mable L. Blume passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Glade Baptist Church, the Rev. Mike Hardy officiating. Interment: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct...

Ann Brawner

Ann Brawner

Apr 8, 2008

BEDFORD -- Ann M. Brawner, 76, died at home Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in Lucas Funeral Home Chapel, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Interment: Following a committal service, Ann will be laid to rest beside her husband, Tom, in Grove Hill Cemetery in Dallas. Visitation: The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at...

Daniel Pugh

Daniel Pugh

Apr 8, 2008

Danny was a loving son and brother, and always a friend to those who needed him. He loved to make people laugh and always had a story to tell. He stood by his principles and would always back you up if you needed it, no matter what the odds. He was not afraid to be himself and put his family...

Freda Markham

Freda Markham

Apr 8, 2008

KELLER -- Freda S. Markham, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in Grapevine. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Mr. Aren Haggard of Birdville Church of Christ will officiate. Interment: Freda will be laid to rest at noon in Eakins Cemetery in Ponder, next to her husband, James Rhea Markham. Visitation: The...

BARRETT PAYNE

BARRETT PAYNE

Apr 7, 2008

FORT WORTH -- William Barrett Payne, 14, passed away Monday evening, April 7, 2008, at his home. Memorial service: 4 p.m. Thursday at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3740 Birchman Ave. The Rev. Ted Kitchens will officiate. Interment: Barrett will be laid to rest privately in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials: Consideration of contributions to a charity of choice, in Barrett's memory, is...

Jenevia Corbin

Jenevia Corbin

Apr 7, 2008

Memorials: The family requests that, in lieu of flowers. donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or other charity of your choice. Jenevia was born Oct. 16, 1931, to Drewfus and Adele Lindsey in Roland, Okla. She earned her B.S. in health care administration from East Texas State University. She served as a...

MARTHA TALAMINI

MARTHA TALAMINI

Apr 6, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Martha Elizabeth Morgan Talamini, 71, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 6, 2008. Funeral: 4 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. Her family will receive friends immediately following the service. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Resthaven Cemetery, Belton. A native of Belton, Martha was born May 25, 1936,...

C. THORNTON

C. THORNTON

Apr 5, 2008

FORT WORTH -- C. Victor Thornton, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday night, April 5, 2008, with his wife of 71 years, Peg, by his side. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at University Christian Church, with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Vic, one of four brothers, was born Feb. 8, 1915, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Charles...

William Adley

William Adley

Apr 4, 2008

GRAND PRAIRIE -- William "Wild Bill" Adley Jr. died Friday, April 4, 2008. Memorial service: 5 p.m. Monday at Lucas Hurst Funeral Home Chapel, 1321 Precinct Line Road. Survivors: Daughter, Tanya Moore; son, William Adley; four grandchildren; three sisters; two nieces; and one nephew. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Adley please visit our...

Joe Clark

Joe Clark

Apr 4, 2008

Joe Richard Clark ended his walk by faith and began his walk by sight in the presence of the Lord Friday, April 4, 2008. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Believers' Chapel, 6420 Churchill Way in Dallas. Joe was born Feb. 26, 1927, in Burleson. He was a great-grandson of H.C. Renfro, the town's founder. After graduating from Paschal High...

Alvin Tipton

Alvin Tipton

Apr 4, 2008

MANSFIELD -- Alvin Julius Tipton, 79, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, in Mansfield. Graveside service: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Alvin was born July 11, 1928, in De Witt, Ark., to Elmer and Ida George Tipton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and...

Jerrell Tillery

Jerrell Tillery

Apr 3, 2008

He was precedeased by wife, Benita Parker Tillery. Survivors: Daughter, Carolyn Sutton (Frank); grandsons, Michael Sutton (Paige), Brian Sutton (Darla); great-grandchildren, Kiryn, Braden; sister, Betty Loges (Wayne); brother, W.C. Tillery (Joan). To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jerrell Tillery please visit our Sympathy Store.