Obituaries

Faris Schastine Barton,

Faris Schastine Barton,

Aug 9, 2013

CLEBURNE -- Faris S. "Spark" Barton Jr., 92, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, in Sun City West, Ariz. Graveside service: with full military honors will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, in Birdville Cemetery. Spark, a native of Grapevine, was born April 23, 1921. He spent over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and retired as...

Kenneth Mark Chamblee

Kenneth Mark Chamblee

Aug 9, 2013

COLLEYVILLE -- Kenneth Mark "Papaw" Chamblee, 64, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church of Colleyville, 1000 Church St., Colleyville. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the First United Methodist College Scholarship Fund. Make checks payable to First United Methodist College Scholarship Fund. The newest adventure in Ken's life...

Bobby Jack Murray

Bobby Jack Murray

Aug 8, 2013

HURST -- B.J. Murray, longtime educator, prominent member of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD community and principal of Trinity High School for its first 25 years, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, of complications related to his fight with throat cancer. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Hurst. The family will receive friends 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday....

Linda K. Wythe

Linda K. Wythe

Aug 8, 2013

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Linda K Wythe passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home. Visitation: One hour prior to the service. Linda was born in Fort Worth on Aug. 4, 1947, to parents, Travis and Lillian Baits. She was president of the Mid-Cities Newcomers Club. Survivors: Linda is survived by her husband, Gerald...

Elsie Watkins

Elsie Watkins

Aug 8, 2013

GRAPEVINE -- Elsie L. (Hardy)Watkins passed away August 8, 2013 from lung cancer at her daughter's home in Garland, Texas. Elsie Lorene Hardy was born November 18, 1927 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She married William (Bill) E. Watkins and had celebrated their 665th anniversary in January of 2013. She was preceded in death by infant daughter Barbara Diane.        There will...

Elsie Lorene Watkins

Elsie Lorene Watkins

Aug 8, 2013

GRAPEVINE -- Elsie Watkins passed away August 8, 2013 from lung cancer at her daughter's home in Garland, Texas. Elsie Lorene Hardy was born November 18,1927 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She married William (bill) E. Watkins and has celebrated their 66th anniversary in January of 2013. She was preceded in death by infant daughter Barbara Diane. She is survived by: spouse,...

Lucille Noonan

Lucille Noonan

Aug 4, 2013

"Lucille Chris Noonan,86, beloved wife of Edward M Noonan, passed away peacefully in Colleyville, Texas, surrounded by the love of her husband, seven children, four grandchildren, sister Carol, and dear dog Aragon. Funeral arrangements will be made through the Lucas Funeral Home in Keller. Mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 7 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in...

Terry William Pearce

Terry William Pearce

Aug 4, 2013

WATAUGA -- Terry W. Pearce died peacefully with his family by his side the morning of Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 517 N. Sylvania. Terry was born Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1958. He was a loyal employee at Mrs Baird's Bakery for 28 years. Terry enjoyed life to the...

George Audrey Watson

George Audrey Watson

Aug 4, 2013

KELLER -- George A. Watson, 92, passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013. Memorial service: Private for the family. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Wichita Falls. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise P. Watson. Survivors: Daughter, Linda Mayces. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of George Audrey Watson please visit our Sympathy Store.

Billy Joe Monroe

Billy Joe Monroe

Aug 3, 2013

COLLEYVILLE -- Billy Joe Monroe of Colleyville, Texas passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at home with his family by his side. Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...

Clarence Martin Steward,

Clarence Martin Steward,

Aug 3, 2013

CHICO -- Clarence Martin Steward Jr., beloved son, father and brother, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Dallas. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Birdville Baptist Church, Haltom City. Interment: Bourland Cemetery, Keller. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Mart was born in Fort Worth on Dec. 18, 1957, to Norma and Clarence Steward. Mart...

Gladys Mae Sellars

Gladys Mae Sellars

Jul 31, 2013

FORT WORTH -- Gladys Mae Sellars, 104, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday in Glen Rose Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lucas Hurst Funeral Home. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Gus M. Sellars, and her son, Gus M. Sellars Jr. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the...

Dorothy M. Anders

Dorothy M. Anders

Jul 31, 2013

FORT WORTH -- Dorothy M. Anders passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Lucas Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Dorothy was born Nov. 7, 1922, in Fort Worth. She married Levoyce Anders on Sept. 25, 1943. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She...

Johnnie Charles Bell

Johnnie Charles Bell

Jul 30, 2013

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Johnnie Charles "John" Bell of North Richland Hills passed away Monday, July 29, 2013. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at First Baptist Church, Saginaw. Visitation: The family will receive friends at 9 a.m. Monday in the fellowship room of the church. A second memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Van...

Arvada Person Harden

Arvada Person Harden

Jul 29, 2013

FORT WORTH -- Arvada Baker Harden, 94, died peacefully Monday, July 29, 2013, after a short illness. Graveside Service: 11 a.m., Friday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Viewing: Noon to 7 p.m., Thursday at Lucas Funeral Home, 517 N. Sylvania, Fort Worth. Born August 29, 1918, in Balko, Oklahoma, to Pearl and Robert Person, Arvada was the youngest of three girls....

Fred A. Bergon

Fred A. Bergon

Jul 29, 2013

RICHLAND HILLS -- Fred A. Bergon, 88, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013, in Richland Hills. Inurnment: Will take place in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, followed by a family memorial service in California. Fred was a proud veteran of the United States Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Survivors:...

Bobby L. Raspberry

Bobby L. Raspberry

Jul 26, 2013

Bobby L. Raspberry was born in Stuttgart, Ark., on Oct. 11, 1934. He passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at home. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in Bourland Cemetery in Keller. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at Lucas Funeral Home, 137 E. Hill St., Keller. Memorials: In lieu of flowers,...

Edna L Smith

Edna L Smith

Jul 26, 2013

Edna L Smith, 82, passed away July 26, 2013. Her family has chosen a private burial. Edna was born in Little Rock, AR on August 26, 1930 to Albert Ross and Mary (Winn) LaGrone. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank and son, Ross. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edna L Smith...

Lola Marie Price

Lola Marie Price

Jul 24, 2013

HURST -- Lola Marie Price, 85 passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Graveside service: 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Lola was born August 26, 1927 in Freeport, to Martha and Elmer Mattingley. She married her one true love, John T. Price, September 1950. She...

Barry Lee McMurtrey

Barry Lee McMurtrey

Jul 24, 2013

HURST -- Barry Lee McMurtrey, 61, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Whites Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Survivors: Mother, Louise; son, Chad; sisters, Beverly Martin and husband, Dan, Sherry McMurtrey, Lindy Nelson and husband, David, and Cindy Compton and husband, Randy. To send flowers or...