Obituaries

Kathleen Garrett

Kathleen Garrett

Dec 10, 2006

Kathleen was born Dec. 16, 1915, in Grapevine and lived her whole life in Tarrant County. She, along with her husband, Clarance Garrett, was a home builder. Kathleen began a career as a beauty operator. She was building a house for her family when someone inquired about buying it. She sold the house and thus started her building career. The...

Dorothy Simpson

Dorothy Simpson

Dec 9, 2006

Dorothy J. Simpson  FORT WORTH -- Dorothy J. Simpson, 83, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006. Graveside service: 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Parker Memorial Cemetery in Grapevine. Dorothy was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Verma. Survivors: Sister, Katherine McDonald; granddaughter, Shelley Roberts and husband, Tracy; grandson, Chris Verma and Scott Verma;...

WILLIAM CATE

WILLIAM CATE

Dec 9, 2006

NEWARK -- William Edward "Bill" Cate, 79, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died in his sleep Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at home. Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Springtown Church of Christ. John Anderson, minister of Mid-Cities Church of Christ, and Jerome Williams, song leader, will officiate. Burial: Following services in the church, Bill will be laid to rest...

Bobby Boothe

Bobby Boothe

Dec 9, 2006

ARLINGTON -- Bobby James Boothe, 73, a truck driver, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at a Mansfield hospital. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial: Zion Hill Cemetery, Weatherford. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home. Survivors: Son, Terry Boothe; daughter, Becky Moore; brother, Jerrell Boothe; sister, Dalpha Rule; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. To send...

ALMA DUNNING

ALMA DUNNING

Dec 8, 2006

WHITE SETTLEMENT -- Alma Jewell Nichols Dunning, 91, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, died peacefully Friday morning, December 8, 2006 at a Fort Worth hospital. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Charles Levine, pastor of Terrace Acres Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial: Following services in the...

Julie Hodges

Julie Hodges

Dec 6, 2006

MANSFIELD -- Julie Jaleen Hodges, 26, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at her residence. Funeral: 11 AM Sat. at Blessing Colonial Chapel. Burial: Private. Visitation: 6-8 PM Fri. at Blessing Funeral Home. Julie was born in Arlington on Sept. 26, 1980. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Robbie Elliott and Harold Sells. Survivors: Parents, Bruce and Peggy Hodges...

Peter Gaydos

Peter Gaydos

Dec 6, 2006

MANSFIELD -- Peter F. Gaydos surrendered to the Lord's call Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Burial: 2 p.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: Mansfield Activities Senior Center, 106 S. Wisteria, Mansfield, Texas 76063, or the Alzheimer's Association, 401 W. Sanford, Suite 200, Arlington, Texas 76011. He...

James Meador

James Meador

Dec 3, 2006

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Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Dec 2, 2006

Dorothy Marie Smith, 84, a retired VA Hospital Staff employee, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 2, 2006 Funeral: 1 p.m., Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home Chapel, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Burial: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home. Dorothy was born November 26, 1922 in Britton, Texas to the late Janie Leone...

John Uselton

John Uselton

Dec 2, 2006

MANSFIELD -- J.L. Uselton, 78, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in Laurel Land Memorial Park, 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. J.L. was preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. Uselton. Survivors: Daughter, Cindy Story of McLeod; sons, Jimmy Dale Uselton of Alvarado...

BETTY RICHARDS

BETTY RICHARDS

Dec 2, 2006

ARLINGTON -- Betty Northcutt Richards, 56, owner of Armoloy Company of Fort Worth/Jar-Tex Industries Inc., died peacefully Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2, 2006, at a Dallas hospital after a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in the sanctuary of University United Methodist Church, West Berry Street at McCart Avenue. The Rev. Andrew J. Decker, pastor,...

Earl Barham

Earl Barham

Nov 30, 2006

LILLIAN -- Earl E. Barham, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday in Blessing Funeral Home Chapel, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Burial: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home. Earl was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Blooming Grove, the son of Joseph Howard...

Gloria Geyer

Gloria Geyer

Nov 29, 2006

MANSFIELD -- Gloria Grace Geyer, 77, a retired educator, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at First United Methodist Church, Mansfield. Burial: private. Memorials: First United Methodist Church of Mansfield or Methodist Children's Home, 1111 Herring Ave., Waco, Texas 76708. Gloria was a loving wife, mother,...

Lillie Roberts

Lillie Roberts

Nov 28, 2006

Kathryn was born in Fort Worth to William Milton and Lillie Mae Jones on Sept. 15, 1930. She was an honor student and graduate of Northside High School. She was a member of the Church of Christ and taught Sunday school. Her life was centered around the church and family. Motherhood was her greatest joy. Her love for small children...

WALTER WENDER

WALTER WENDER

Nov 28, 2006

FORT WORTH -- Walter George Wender, 88, a native of Vienna, Austria, died peacefully Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, 2006. Funeral: Following committal prayers at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Beth-El Section of Greenwood Memorial Park, Walter will be laid to rest next to his wife, Freda. Dr. Samuel M. Stahl, rabbi emeritus of Temple Beth-El, San Antonio, will officiate. Visitation:...

RICHARD DULANEY

RICHARD DULANEY

Nov 22, 2006

Richard was born in Harlingen on Sept. 13, 1951, shortly before his family moved to Fort Worth. The high points of his educational experience include meeting the love of his life, Lyn, in Miss Thompson's fifth-grade class at Arlington Heights Elementary School and graduation from Fort Worth Country Day School. Richard also attended boarding school at Kemper Military Academy where,...

Delmonte Burks

Delmonte Burks

Nov 21, 2006

ALVARADO -- Delmonte Burks, 50, submitted to the Lord's call Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at his residence in Alvarado. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 500 E. Dallas St., Mansfield. Burial: 1 p.m. Thursday in D-FW National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with prayer service at 7 p.m., at Blessing Funeral Home,...

Jackie White

Jackie White

Nov 21, 2006

Jackie B. White, 50, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at an Arlington hospital. Funeral: Noon Saturday at Arlington First Church of the Nazarene, 1301 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, you may give a memorial donation...

Maria Ehmann

Maria Ehmann

Nov 18, 2006

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Anthony Blackwood

Anthony Blackwood

Nov 17, 2006

He attended Keller High School. He loved all kinds of sports, but was especially fond of baseball. He will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Harold D. Thompson and Helen I. Thompson. Survivors: Parents, Donna and Sammy Blackwood; sister, Mandy Blackwood; niece, Briley Huston, all of North Richland Hills; grandmother, Vernell Pippin of Weatherford; grandfather,...

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