Obituaries

LEILA KURZ

LEILA KURZ

Jan 29, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Leila Margaret Overman Kurz, 94, a retired licensed beautician, died peacefully Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2007. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday in Laurel Land Memorial Park. The Rev. Andrew Decker, pastor of University United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial: Leila will be laid to rest next to her husband, George. Visitation: She will lie in state on Wednesday...

KATHLEEN HANLEY

KATHLEEN HANLEY

Jan 29, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Kathleen "Kay" Kolstad Hanley, 97, a retired teacher with the FWISD, died peacefully Monday evening, Jan. 29, 2007. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary of Trinity Lutheran Church, Montgomery Street at Camp Bowie Blvd. The Rev. Dr. Ronald K. Heimsoth, pastor of the church, will officiate. Entombment: Thursday in The Mausoleum at Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria,...

MARCIA FENDER

MARCIA FENDER

Jan 25, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Marcia Ann Newbill Fender, 84, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007. Memorial service: 4 p.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, 1000 Penn St. Burial: Following a private interment, she will be laid to rest with Ernest in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation: Mrs. Fender will not lie in state. Memorials: The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of...

Philip Schuit

Philip Schuit

Jan 25, 2007

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OLIVIA PARSONS

OLIVIA PARSONS

Jan 24, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Olivia Sue Gardner Parsons, 98, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Jan. 24, 2007. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at University Christian Church. The Rev. Sam Hulsey, a retired bishop of the Episcopal Church, and Dr. Alan Lobaugh will officiate. Burial: Following services at the grave...

Teddy Bernard

Teddy Bernard

Jan 24, 2007

Teddy Don Bernard, 57, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in Midland. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at South Arlington Church of Christ, 830 Eden Road, Arlington. Burial: 2 p.m. Monday in Fairmount Cemetery, Hollis, Okla. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Ted was born Aug. 24, 1949, in Quanah, the son of...

Gavin Garcia

Gavin Garcia

Jan 24, 2007

ARLINGTON -- Gavin Ray Garcia, our precious little angel, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home. Gavin was born Nov. 13, 2006, in Arlington. Survivors: Parents, J.D. and Amanda Davis Garcia; sisters, Jessenya and Gabby Garcia; identical twin brother, Garrett...

ELLEN WILLIAMS

ELLEN WILLIAMS

Jan 23, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Ellen Siemon Williams, 93, a loving mother, passed in to peace Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at a local hospital. Funeral: Faith Presbyterian Church in Cape Coral, Fla. Burial: Mrs. Williams' cremated remains will be placed in the Rose Garden in Coral Gables, Fla. Memorials: Consideration of contributions to a charity of choice in memory of Ellen is...

Johnnye Ballard

Johnnye Ballard

Jan 22, 2007

Johnnye M. "Granny" Ballard , 72, a retired accountant, died Monday, January 22, 2007 in Fort Worth. Johnnye was born May 3, 1934, in Dallas, the daughter of Morton E. and Ina Belle Tims Torbert. She married Adrian Ballard, June 28, 1952. She accepted Christ as her Savior when she was eight years old. He has been her faithful friend...

GEORGE LANE

GEORGE LANE

Jan 22, 2007

FORT WORTH -- George William Lane, 82, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle whose greatest pleasure was spending time with his family, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 22, 2007. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. Burial: Following committal prayers, George will be laid to rest in Greenwood Memorial Park. Bearers of his casket will...

Brett "Tex" Custer

Brett "Tex" Custer

Jan 21, 2007

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Society at 800-955-4572. Brett was a graduate of Northwest High School and the University of Florida. Brett loved life and lived it to the fullest. Any spare time he had went to working on his hotrods and motorcycles as well as spending time with his dog, Holley, and...

Melva Mackin

Melva Mackin

Jan 19, 2007

She was preceded in death by husband, Jack Mackin; seven brothers; and seven sisters. Survivors: Son, Tracy M. Mackin and wife, Colleen of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Aaron Lindsey and Amy Bethel; great-grandchildren, Shaddyn Lindsey and Ashleen Lindsey; many nieces and nephews, including niece, Susan Weaver. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Melva Mackin please visit...

Hilda Glover

Hilda Glover

Jan 19, 2007

MANSFIELD -- Hilda Glover, 65, a retired hospital unit secretary, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, at her residence. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane B. Hilda was born April 9, 1941, in Withville, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Minnie Ale; husband, Bud Glover; and son, Gary Glover. Survivors: Sons,...

Tana Roberson

Tana Roberson

Jan 17, 2007

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Michael Doran

Michael Doran

Jan 15, 2007

MANSFIELD -- Michael Joseph Doran, 71, realtor for Century 21 Judge Fite in Mansfield, passed away Monday, January 15, 2007 in a Mansfield hospital. Funeral: 11 AM Friday at St Jude Catholic Church. Burial: 1 PM Friday at DFW National Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 8 PM Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home. Memorials: American Heart Association. Michael was born May 4,...

Virginia Pratt

Virginia Pratt

Jan 15, 2007

Virginia was born June 28, 1936, in Cushing, Okla., the third child and only daughter of William E. and Leora E. Jones. She grew up in Oklahoma and Texas, settling in Fort Worth in 1978. She was married to James L. Pratt. She was a homemaker and worked many years as a waitress and was involved in the resale business....

IRVIN LEVA

IRVIN LEVA

Jan 13, 2007

AUSTIN -- Irvin Leva, 87, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at his residence in Austin. Funeral: noon Wednesday at Congregation Ahavath Sholom, 4050 S. Hulen Street. Rabbi Alberto "Baruch" Zeilicovich will officiate. Burial: Following committal prayers, Irvin will be laid to rest in Ahavath Sholom Cemetery. Minyan services will be held...

Regina Getter

Regina Getter

Jan 9, 2007

Regina was a longtime member of Midtown Church of Christ and later a member of Heritage Church of Christ. She taught classes for 2-year-olds for 30 years. She was employed for three years for Williamson-Dickie as an administrative assistant. Regina was preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Survivors: Son, Benjamin Getter and wife, Susan, of Fort Worth; daughter, Sarah...

Marcella Bull

Marcella Bull

Jan 9, 2007

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ELIZABETH HANMER

ELIZABETH HANMER

Jan 9, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Elizabeth Ruth "Beth" Hanmer, 49, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, 2007, in Lake Worth after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Celebration of life: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Drawing Room at Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Stanley Maneikis will officiate. Visitation: Elizabeth's family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service. Memorials: Consideration of...