Obituaries

Pearl Turner

Pearl Turner

Mar 15, 2007

Pearl Lorene Turner, 93, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Mansfield. Funeral: 3 p.m. Monday, in Blessing Funeral Home Chapel, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Burial: private. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home. Survivors: Nieces, Dorothy Griffin, Ruth Ann Wright, Johnie Howard, Mary Agnes King, Vicki Stewart; nephew, Tom Sprinkle; and numerous other family and friends.

Phillip Chandler

Phillip Chandler

Mar 15, 2007

Our family loves Phillip more than words could ever convey. He was a beautiful, creative young man who loved photography, music, films and art. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend and will be missed by all. Survivors: Father, Allen Chandler and wife, Janan; mother, Rebecca Litsey and husband, Dan; brother, Nathan Chandler and wife, Lauren; girlfriend, Adrienne...

Etha Walters

Etha Walters

Mar 14, 2007

RICHLAND HILLS -- Etha Irene Jones Walters, 79, a homemaker, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at a local hospital. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Burial: Following the service, Etha will be laid to rest in Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery. Visitation: The family will greet friends after the funeral service....

Clarence Connell

Clarence Connell

Mar 14, 2007

RICHLAND HILLS -- Clarence W. Connell, 77, a retired U.S. Marine and U.S. Postal Service employee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at his home after a brief but valiant battle with complications from a stroke. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday in D-FW National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: (viewing) 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Lucas...

James Garn,

James Garn,

Mar 14, 2007

James "Jimmy" Floyd Garn Jr., 60, a fleet service clerk for American Airlines, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in Lillian. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Burial: Wilson Chapel Cemetery, Kaufman. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home. Survivors: Sisters, Pat Wise and husband, Don, Bobbie Leck and husband, Jerry,...

Hazel Avants

Hazel Avants

Mar 14, 2007

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Hazel Lee Avants, 83, a retired pharmacist assistant, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007, with her family at her side. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in Lucas Chapel, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Burial: Following the services Hazel will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m....

Bertha Hobel

Bertha Hobel

Mar 13, 2007

HURST -- Marie Hobel, 79, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Survivors: Husband, Bill Hobel; daughter, Bonnie Guest and husband, Danny; four grandchildren; and...

Keith Dimmitt

Keith Dimmitt

Mar 13, 2007

Keith Allen "Kiwi" Dimmitt, 54, a locksmith, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Fort Worth. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Sunday in Mansfield Cemetery. Survivors: Son, Stephen Dimmitt; niece, Tammy Harris; grandchildren, Bradley and Kaitlyn Dimmitt; great-niece and great-nephew, Kaylee and Tristan; and numerous other family and friends.

Cloyd Rowell

Cloyd Rowell

Mar 13, 2007

EULESS -- Cloyd Rowell, 78, retired from Texas Instruments, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at his residence. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lucas Funeral Home. Burial: 2 p.m. Saturday in Emblem Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lucas Funeral Home. He was a graduate of East Texas State University and was a U.S. veteran. He was employed by Texas...

Billie Wells

Billie Wells

Mar 12, 2007

BEDFORD -- Billie Joe Wells, 77, passed away Monday, March 12, 2007. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Burial: 2:30 p.m. in Proffitt Cemetery, Young County. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Billie had been a resident of Hurst for 35 years. She graduated from All Saints...

Anna Parks

Anna Parks

Mar 11, 2007

GRAPEVINE -- Anna L. Parks, 80, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Harwood Terrace Baptist Church, 3420 Brown Trail, Bedford. Burial: 3 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery in Wichita Falls. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Memorials: May be...

NANCY COOMER

NANCY COOMER

Mar 9, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Nancy Carol Coomer, 72, a loving wife, mother, sister and nanny, left us Friday, March 9, 2007, to be with our Lord and Savior after a long battle with cancer. Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday, Robertson Mueller Harper Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Nancy was born in...

LEON LEIDERMAN

LEON LEIDERMAN

Mar 9, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Leon Harry Leiderman, 85, an accomplished artist and Pearl Harbor survivor, died Friday morning, March 9, 2007, at his residence. Funeral: Services were held at Noon Tuesday in the Chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger of Beth-El Congregation officiated. Burial: Military honors for Mr. Leiderman will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Dallas-Fort Worth...

Donna Leonard

Donna Leonard

Mar 8, 2007

MANSFIELD -- Donna Lee Leonard, 50, a Realtor, went to her heavenly home Thursday, March 8, 2007. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Memorials: The family requests that donations be made to the Donna Leonard Memorial Fund, Southwest Securities, FSB. Donna was predeceased by grandparents, A.L. and Zella Mae Andree, and Myrl and Mayme Mannschreck. Survivors:...

Josephine Sostrich

Josephine Sostrich

Mar 6, 2007

Josephine Sostrich, 87, a retired RN, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Thursday in Greenwood Cemetery. Josephine was born Oct. 5, 1919, in Newcastle, the daughter of Joseph and Janie Sostrich. She graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing and was an RN at All Saints Hospital for 24 years. Survivors: Nieces and nephews, Billie Thomas, Pat...

Eulalia Young

Eulalia Young

Mar 5, 2007

Eulalia May Young  BURLESON -- Eulalia May Young, 64, passed away Monday, March 5, 2007, at a local hospital. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday in Lucas & Blessing Chapel, 518 S.W. Johnson Ave., Burleson. Burial: Following the services Eulalia will be laid to rest in Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Survivors:...

Charles Thorp

Charles Thorp

Mar 4, 2007

Charles was born Jan. 27, 1940, in Comanche to Fred and Irene Ladd Thorp. He was a longtime employee of General Dynamics and Boeing aircraft industries. He was a Mason and held dual membership in the Haltom City-Riverside Masonic Lodge and the Chalk Mountain Masonic Lodge. Charles was a member of Saginaw United Methodist Church. Memorials: Friends who desire are...

ESTHER ANDERSON

ESTHER ANDERSON

Mar 3, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Esther Sarah Cohen Anderson, 84, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2007, at her daughter's residence in Weatherford. Funeral: 3 p.m. Monday in Ahavath Sholom Cemetery. Rabbi Alberto Zeilicovich and Dr. Javier Smolarz, ritual director, will officiate. Memorials: Consideration of contributions, in lieu of flowers, to a charity of one's choice in...

Mathias Huschka

Mathias Huschka

Mar 2, 2007

GRAND PRAIRIE -- Mathias "Matt" Huschka, 62, died Friday, March 2, 2007, at his home. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday in Cope Cemetery, Rendon. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Matt was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. Survivors: Wife, Sandy; six children; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;...

Sara Bobbitt

Sara Bobbitt

Mar 1, 2007

ARLINGTON -- Sara Ruth Bobbitt, 81, a retired accountant for Pangburn Candy Co., died Thursday, March 1, 2007 in Palestine. Funeral: 2 PM Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial: Rendon Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 PM Friday at Blessing Funeral Home. Ruth was born in Smith County, TX. on Mar. 16, 1925, the daughter of Jesse and Nora Blackerby. She married Gordon...

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