Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Dec 9, 2016

Erma Rollins, was taken up in flight to be an angel for the Lord on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at the age of 71. Celebration of life: 11 a.m., Saturday Dec. 24, at Sweet Home Baptist Church 5525 Ramey Ave., Pastor Brown. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 also at Sweet Home. Her earthly remains are entrusted to...

Dec 9, 2016

Johnny Quincy O'Neal was born on September 20, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas to George Reed and Jessie Mae ONeal-Tisby. He was educated in the Fort Worth Independent School District, and attended Amanda McCoy Elementary and Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School. In pursuing different avenues in his life through trials and tribulation, he came to know the Lord at Mt....

Dec 8, 2016

On May 11, 1985, in the great City of Joliet, Illinois, a handsome baby boy was born to Maurice Dawson and Zena McDonald-Dawson. "When I was a child" II Corinthians 13:11 He, along with his siblings, Ieshia, Cleveland, Tichina and Katrina, shared an unbreakable bond of love, friendship and admiration for one another. He was educated in the Joliet Independent...

Dec 7, 2016

Willie Frank Baltzgar was born on a hot summer day in Safford, Arizona on July 16, 1948, to Charlie and Charlotte Baltzgar. Service: 11am Tuesday at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. To know Willie Frank was to know he had a very captivating personality. He had a way of making all whom he encountered feel warm and welcomed. He loved people...

Dec 6, 2016

Nov 29, 2016

Robert Garry Green, 57, was called home to God's Kingdom on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. Celebration of life: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Survivors: Nicole Brunswick (Nathan), Crystal Collier and Aisha Collier and a host of other family and friends.

Nov 25, 2016

Nov 23, 2016

FORT WORTH -- On Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, a beautiful heart stopped beating a brilliant smile at rest. Theophus "Theo" Rougeau is now reunited with those who have gone on before him. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, Friendship West Baptist Church, 2020 Wheatland Road, Dallas. You may visit him noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Serenity Funerals &...

Nov 20, 2016

FOREST HILL -- Lauren Ashlee Russell, 17, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, due to a car accident. Celebration of life: High Noon Monday, Nov. 28, at Lake Arlington Baptist Church. Visitation: 10 a.m. Monday prior to the service. Lauren will be lying in state at Serenity Funerals and Cremations, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Lauren...

Nov 17, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Having laid up more treasures in heaven than he ever amassed on earth, John Henry Stevens went home to Heaven to receive his reward on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Visitation: You may visit him on Friday, Nov. 25, from Noon to 6 p.m. and...

Nov 4, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Rev. Richard Medina, 60, stepped from time into eternity and into the presence of the God he loved so dearly on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Life Celebration: 11 a.m. Saturday at Beth-Eden Baptis Church, Dr. B.R. Daniels Sr., pastor. Visitation: Noon to 4 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals and Cremations followed by a wake at 7 p.m....

Nov 2, 2016

FORT WORTH -- "My God, how great Thou art!" Blanca Castanon Vargas, 44, died November 2, 2016. Mass: 10: 30a Monday at Immaculate Heart Church of Mary; visitation Sunday 9a to 7p with a Rosary until 8pm at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Suvivors: Leonardo, Rodolfo, Kain, Yaquelin and Ruby Vargas

Oct 29, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Emma Cheatam was called home Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors: Irene Kofi, Lorine Johnson, Odessa Fergeson, Dora Smith, Sella Love and other family.

Oct 29, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Azainer Willingham Stricklen, 79, departed this earthly home and made the transition from this life to her Heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 1405 Meadow Terrance Lane. Visitation: Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, with a wake until 8 p.m., at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Survivors:...

Oct 28, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Having laid up more treasures in heaven than he ever amassed on earth, Ronald Mills Sr. went home to Heaven to receive his reward on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 2823 N. Houston Street. Ronald Mills Sr. was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Fort Worth, where he was...

Oct 24, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Lena Cook, 59, stepped from time into eternity and into the Presence of the God she loved so dearly Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, Potters House of Dallas, Bishop T.D. Jakes, pastor. Visitation: Noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, Serenity Funerals & Cremations; wake from 7 to 8 p.m....

Oct 10, 2016

Cora Mae Hawkins, 82, was called home by God on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Life celebration: 10 a.m. Friday, Samaria BC. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Survivors: Frankie Mae Robinson, Albirta Walker, Eldora Campbell, D'juana Hawkins.

Oct 8, 2016

FORT WORTH -- The Rev. John Jackson Richardson passed Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. A golden chariot with white stallions from the four comers of the earth carried a good and faithful servant through the Pearly Gates to the waiting arms of Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to spend eternity in Paradise. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at...

Oct 7, 2016

Mildred Ann Harrison departed earth for heaven's glory on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. Memorial Celebration: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Friendship West Baptist Church. Survivors: Sons, Marcus Harrison, Rashad Harrison; mother, Mildred L. Gordon; loving family members and dear friends.

Oct 3, 2016

Leon Parramore Jr. transitioned peacefully and quietly on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Christ Cathedral Church, 3201 Purington Ave., Bishop Sherman C. Gee Allen, eulogist. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: Noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Leon was born in Fort Worth on Aug. 1,...