Obituaries

Emmett Cole

Emmett Cole

Aug 28, 2007

BEDFORD -- Bill Cole, 75, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at a local care center. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lucas Hurst Chapel. Interment: 2 p.m. Saturday in Poolville Cemetery, Poolville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Bill was born June 5, 1932, in Martin, Tenn. He was a graduate of East Texas State University and...

Robert Pryor

Robert Pryor

Aug 27, 2007

HURST -- Robert Frank Pryor, 46, passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, at his home in Hurst. Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at the LDS Hurst Stake Center, 4401 E. Loop 820 N., North Richland Hills. Celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at First Baptist Church, 1400 Ninth Ave. N., Texas City. Visitation: 6 to 8...

DARLENE GOSNELL

DARLENE GOSNELL

Aug 27, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Darlene Elizabeth Bryant Gosnell, 88, a loving mother and grandmother, died peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 27, 2007. Funeral: 7 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Robertson Mueller Harper. A service at the grave will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Frederick Memorial Cemetery, Frederick, Okla. Visitation: Mrs. Gosnell will lie in state on Friday at...

Joseph Rafferty

Joseph Rafferty

Aug 26, 2007

Joe was born Aug. 5, 1921, in Manchester, N.H. Fort Worth was his home for many years. He proudly served his country during World War II as a crew chief on the B-29 aircraft. Joseph was a quality control inspector with Bell Helicopter for many years. His family was the most important part of his life and being a hands-on-grandpa...

Norma Gaydos

Norma Gaydos

Aug 26, 2007

MANSFIELD -- Norma LaRue Gaydos, 81, surrendered to the Lord's call Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007. Memorials: Cook Children's Hospital, 801 Seventh Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104. Norma was born Jan. 14, 1926, in South Bend, Ind., the daughter of Harry and Ernestine Sellers Lambert and the stepdaughter of George Wilmot. Norma was a volunteer for various charitable organizations and was...

WILLIAM DYER

WILLIAM DYER

Aug 26, 2007

FORT WORTH -- William Leon Dyer II, 23, tragically passed from this earth Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Perennial Garden at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden. Maps and directions may be found under visitor information at www.fwbg.org. Memorials: Consideration of contributions to a charity of choice, in memory of Leon, is suggested. Leon was...

Pearl Kellander

Pearl Kellander

Aug 26, 2007

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Jessie Holt; one brother, J.T. Holt; and one sister, Juanita Fletcher. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Pearl Kellander please visit our Sympathy Store.

Billy Minor

Billy Minor

Aug 23, 2007

Billy "Bill" Ray Minor, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, in Mansfield. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home. Billy was born Oct. 9, 1936, in Waxahachie to Bennett Jarvis and Birdie V. Davis Minor. He...

THOMAS SMITH

THOMAS SMITH

Aug 22, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Thomas Coleman "Tom" Smith, 84, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Aug. 22, 2007, surrounded by his family. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Dottie Cook of South Hills Christian Church and Chaplain Ed Stauffer of the Fort Worth Fire Department will officiate. Interment: Those wishing to attend military honors should arrive...

Amy Lamb

Amy Lamb

Aug 21, 2007

BEDFORD -- Amy Lorraine Lamb, 71, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Interment: 1 p.m. Saturday in Fairview Cemetery, Clarksville. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Lorraine was born Sept. 22, 1935,...

Christopher Allen

Christopher Allen

Aug 21, 2007

EULESS -- Christopher Reed Allen, 22, a loving son, grandson, brother and friend, went home to be at peace with his Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a prayer service at 11 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors: Father, Reed Allen III; mother, Barbara Anne Hedstrom;...

Cathleen Conley

Cathleen Conley

Aug 21, 2007

GARLAND -- Cathleen Conley, 52, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, in Dallas. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Interment: 1 p.m. Monday in Fairlawn Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Survivors: Parents, George and Suzanne Conley of Hurst; and many other loving family and friends. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the...

ANDREA RHODES

ANDREA RHODES

Aug 21, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Andrea "Andy" Witzel Rhodes, 57, lost her 9-month battle with breast cancer when she passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2007, at home, surrounded by her family. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 800 W. Fifth St. The Rev. Dr. Tim Bruster will officiate. Visitation: Andy's family will receive...

Juanita Little

Juanita Little

Aug 20, 2007

HURST -- Juanita M. Little, 73, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, went to be with her Lord Monday, Aug. 20, 2007. Funeral: noon Thursday at Lucas Hurst Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, with her brother-in-law, the Rev. Bobby G. Midgette, officiating. Burial: (private for family) Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: Friends who desire are invited to honor...

Betty Ware

Betty Ware

Aug 20, 2007

HURST -- Betty Jo Ware, 75 went to be with the Lord Monday, Aug. 20, 2007. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 2414 Hitson Lane, Fort Worth. Burial: will follow in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas Hurst Funeral Home. Betty was born Dec. 14, 1931, in Clinton, Okla., and...

Lynda Reiber

Lynda Reiber

Aug 19, 2007

BEDFORD -- Lynda Mae Reiber, 42, passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Peace Lutheran Church, 941 Bedford-Euless Road, Hurst. Additional service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Adamson Funeral Home in Greeley. Interment: Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley, Colo. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Memorials: In...

Brittany Rapoza

Brittany Rapoza

Aug 19, 2007

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Brittany Rapoza, 20, passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007. Memorial: 6 p.m. Monday at Davis Boulevard Baptist Church, 5408 Davis Blvd., North Richland Hills. Survivors: Mother, Patty Rapoza; father, Alvin Rapoza; brother, Rick Torres; sister, Leticia Simmons; grandmother, Elizabeth Rapoza; grandfather, Manuel Rapoza; grandmother, Karen Grover; grandfather, Paul Grover; nieces and nephews, Tatyanna Russell, Anthony Russell,...

RAE FERRELL

RAE FERRELL

Aug 19, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Rae Key Dulaney Ferrell, 90, died peacefully Sunday morning, Aug. 19, 2007, at home, surrounded by her family. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 10th and Lamar streets. Committal services will be held at the grave 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Cemetery in Marshall. Mrs. Ferrell's grandchildren will serve as bearers of her casket....

James Johnson

James Johnson

Aug 18, 2007

MANSFIELD -- James M. Johnson Sr., a retired superintendent at Lone Star Gas Co., died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home. James was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nora Johnson; wife, Dona Johnson;...

Ruth Cecil

Ruth Cecil

Aug 18, 2007

KELLER -- Ruth Hendrick Cecil, 88, a loving mother, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lucas Funeral Home Chapel, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Survivors: Daughter, Jan Hillin; son, Dale Hendrick; daughter, Andrea Hendrick; sister, Bonnie Northcut; nine grandchildren;...