Obituaries

Adolph Giacomarro

Adolph Giacomarro

Jan 8, 2007

Jack was born June 18, 1931, in Newark, N.J. He served in and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He later served as parks superintendent for the city of North Richland Hills. He also served as a deacon at the Birdville Church of Christ, where he was a member for many years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and...

Jason Finstad

Jason Finstad

Jan 7, 2007

Survivors: Wife, Tracie; father, Lars; mother, Ann; grandmother, Mary; sister, Kayla; brother, Bill; niece, Colleen; and faithful pet, Rudy. Memorials: To honor Jason, a memorial of your choice would be appreciated. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jason Finstad please visit our Sympathy Store.

Marcella Lamie

Marcella Lamie

Jan 6, 2007

Marcella Wood Dodd Lamie   FORT WORTH -- Marcella Wood Dodd Lamie, 81, a homemaker, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 11 a.m.Thursday at Lonesome Dove Baptist Church, 2380 Lonesome Dove Road, Southlake. Burial: 2 p.m. Thursday in Stoney Point Cemetery, Melissa. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas Funeral Home, 137 E. Hill St.,...

Dale Mabry

Dale Mabry

Jan 6, 2007

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Laura Mabry. Dale was a retired captain with American Airlines and a former Navy pilot who served in World War II. Dale was a beloved father and grandfather Survivors: Wife, Roberta Mabry; daughter, Gena Mabry; sons, Mike Mabry and Chris Mabry; grandchildren, Shelly, Jason, Brian, Brett, Blake, Catherine, Jennifer, Michael...

LV Hilton

LV Hilton

Jan 5, 2007

MANSFIELD -- LV Preston Hilton, 82, of Mansfield, died Thursday, January 5, 2007 in Arlington. Graveside service: 2 PM Sunday at Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Memorials: First United Methodist Church; 777 North Walnut Creek Drive; Mansfield, TX 76063. Born in Hartshorn, OK, on May 29, 1924, he attended schools in Pontotoc, OK, and Bromide, OK. A retired oil drilling superintendent,...

HANNAH SANDLER

HANNAH SANDLER

Jan 5, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Hannah Chicotsky Sandler, 94, a longtime resident, died peacefully Friday morning, Jan. 5, 2007. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday in the Kornbleet Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 411 N. University Drive. Rabbi Alberto "Baruch" Zeilicovich and Javier Smolarz, ritual director, will officiate. Burial: Following committal prayers, Hannah will be laid to rest next to her husband, Louis, in Ahavath Sholom...

Lois Vest

Lois Vest

Jan 5, 2007

RENDON -- Lois Marie Vest, 79, a homemaker, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in D-FW National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home. Memorials: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Lois was born in Fort Worth on Nov. 20, 1927, and married Henry Vest on Jan. 29, 1946. Lois was a breast...

Pamela Flippo

Pamela Flippo

Jan 3, 2007

Pam graduated Carter-Riverside High in 1965 and went on to graduate from TCU in 1969. She then moved to Houston and worked for AT&T until she retired. She belonged to two Red Hat clubs. The prime love of her life was the enjoyment of her niece, nephews and great-nephews. Pam was preceded in death by her father, Bryan Flippo Jr....

MAYME GILLILAND

MAYME GILLILAND

Jan 2, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Mayme Swihart Gilliland, 100, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and teacher, died peacefully Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, 2007. Funeral: Services and burial will be held in Billings, Okla. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions in memory of Mayme to the Lena Pope Home or a charity of choice is suggested. A native of Billings, Okla.,...

John Caraway

John Caraway

Jan 1, 2007

He was a veteran and Bronze Star recipient for his service in World War II and retired from the Texas National Guard as a chief warrant officer 04 in 1975. His years of service spanned from March 20, 1941, to Dec. 20, 1975. John was born Dec. 20, 1915, and grew up in Keller. He was a member of Riverside...

Sarah Carroll

Sarah Carroll

Jan 1, 2007

Sarah Nell Carroll  MANSFIELD -- Sarah Nell Carroll, 91, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, in Mansfield. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Coleman Cemetery, Coleman. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Carroll. She will be dearly missed. Survivors: Son, James Carroll;...

Thomas Edward

Thomas Edward

Jan 1, 2007

MANSFIELD -- Thomas E. Day Jr., 83, a retired truck driver, went to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, in Fort Worth. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Thursday at Howard Cemetery, Benbrook. Visitation: Friends are cordially invited to attend viewing Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. The family will be present 7 to 8 p.m. Thomas Edward Day...

MARGOT SCHWARTZ

MARGOT SCHWARTZ

Dec 31, 2006

FORT WORTH -- Margot Rosenthal Schwartz, 84, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 31, 2006. Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary of Beth-El Congregation, 4901 Briarhaven Road. Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger will officiate. Burial: Following committal prayers, Margot will be laid to rest in the Beth-El Section of Greenwood Memorial Park. Minyan services will...

Bobby Till

Bobby Till

Dec 27, 2006

KENNEDALE -- Bobby Till, 75, died Dec. 27, 2006, at his residence. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Kennedale. Burial: Emerald Hills in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. Bobby was born in Athens, to Bud and Isabell Wilbanks Till. He retired from Western Electric after many years of service. Bobby...

Diane Howell

Diane Howell

Dec 25, 2006

MANSFIELD -- Diane Howell, 67, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, at her residence. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home. Memorials: North Texas Humane Society, American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Diane was born in Mansfield on Oct. 27, 1939, the daughter of Oliver...

Wilburn Muncy

Wilburn Muncy

Dec 25, 2006

Bailey Muncy founded Muncy Heating & Air Conditioning in 1952 and retired in 1976. He was a 70-year member of Riverside/Haltom City Masonic Lodge and a longtime member of Riverside Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve, and grandson, Marlon Muncy. Special thanks to The Good Place of North Richland Hills, Autumn Leaves of Arlington and...

BETTYE McNAUGHTON

BETTYE McNAUGHTON

Dec 24, 2006

FORT WORTH -- Bettye Lee Robinson McNaughton, 88, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully Sunday evening, Dec. 24, 2006, joining her husband for Christmas. Funeral: Services will be held privately. Burial: Mrs. McNaughton's cremated remains will be placed next to those of her husband, John, on the family plot at the J M Bar Ranch in Alvarado....

ERNEST HOCHSTER

ERNEST HOCHSTER

Dec 23, 2006

FORT WORTH -- Ernest Joseph Hochster, 84, founder and chairman of the board of Westmoor Mfg.-Panhandle Slim, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, Dec. 23, 2006. Services were held in the Chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper on Sunday, Dec. 24. Rabbi Sidney Zimelman officiated with Javier Smolarz, ritual director, assisting. Burial: Following committal prayers, Ernest was laid to rest next to his...

WILLIAM MICHERO

WILLIAM MICHERO

Dec 22, 2006

FORT WORTH -- William Henderson Michero, 81, retired chairman of the board of Tandycrafts, Inc., died suddenly Friday evening, Dec. 22, 2006. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Lawrence M. Hammond will officiate. Burial: Following private committal services for the family, Bill will be laid to rest in the Mausoleum at Greenwood Memorial...

JOSEPH RHOADES

JOSEPH RHOADES

Dec 18, 2006

SPRINGTOWN -- Joe W. Rhoades, 90, a retired osteopathic doctor, died peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 18, 2006, at his ranch. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Lawrence M. Hammond will officiate. Burial: following military honors, Joe will be laid to rest next to his wife, Helen, in Greenwood Memorial Park. Bearers of his...