Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Clara Childress

Clara Childress

Oct 25, 2015

Oh, when the saints go marching in, Oh, Lord I want to be in that number. Clara Childress, 68, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Great Commission Baptist Church, the Rev. Douglas E. Brown pastor. Survivors: Sincealles Green, Jeffery Young, Christopher Young, Zachary Young; and a loving host of relatives and friends.

Anna Jones-Hawkins

Anna Jones-Hawkins

Oct 24, 2015

FORT WORTH -- Anna Louise Jones-Hawkins, 74, entered heaven on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Serenity. Survivors: Son, James Earl Ayers Jr.; and a loving host of other family and friends.

Tabatha Cofer-Johnson

Tabatha Cofer-Johnson

Oct 22, 2015

FORT WORTH -- O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Tabatha Ann Johnson Cofer joined the heavenly host choir Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, the Rev. Patrick Turner pastor. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations....

Mary Chanzy

Mary Chanzy

Oct 20, 2015

Service will be held in New Orleans, LA on Friday, October 30. 2015 at 11am at Gaza Missionary Baptist Church

Toby Cameron-Mack

Toby Cameron-Mack

Oct 18, 2015

Toby Antone Cameron Mack, 37, entered heaven on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Survivors: Her children, Marques D. Mack, Devin D. Mack and Michael T. Mack; her parents; and a loving host of other family and friends.

Prince Agent

Prince Agent

Oct 17, 2015

God saw you were getting weary so He did what He thought best, He came and stood beside you and whispered , "Come and Rest". Prince Agent, Jr. age, 67, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on October 17, 2015. Services are Saturday, 12noon at Cooper Street Baptist Church; Rev. Mark Harris, pastor. Visitation: Friday, 12n to 7pm...

Lupita Gomez-Hernandez

Lupita Gomez-Hernandez

Oct 17, 2015

Lupita Natacha Gomez Hernandez, 38, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Service: Noon Monday, Oct. 26, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Survivors: She is survived by a loving host of cousins, niece, uncles, aunts and friends.

Nellie Spencer

Nellie Spencer

Oct 15, 2015

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness. Nellie Jewel Spencer, 92, entered heaven Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, the Rev. Patrick Turner pastor. Interment: Saturday in Bethel Cemetery,...

Baby River Lee Doyal

Baby River Lee Doyal

Oct 9, 2015

We know you're in a happy place, and in God's loving care. We dream each night He's rocking you in Heaven's rocking chair.......and to think, the first thing he saw when his little eyes opened was the face of Jesus. On October 9th, 2015, Baby River Lee Doyal transitioned from this life and received his heavenly reward and was welcomed...

Sherman Dancy, Sr.

Sherman Dancy, Sr.

Oct 8, 2015

I love you dearly still, try to look beyond earth's shadow, pray to trust our Father's will. Sherman James Dancy Sr., age 59, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Port Arthur, TX; Interment, Live Oak Memorial of Port Arthur, TX; Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Survived by...

Charlie Herndon, Jr.

Charlie Herndon, Jr.

Oct 5, 2015

When I am gone, release me, let me go; I have so many things in Heaven to see and do, you must not tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years. Charlie "Sonny Boy" Herndon Jr. transitioned from labor to reward Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Saturday at Serenity Funerals...

Melonie Dominique

Melonie Dominique

Oct 5, 2015

Melonie Dominique, age 68, entered into Heaven on Monday, October 5, 2015. All services for Mrs. Dominique are private.

Mable Hayward

Mable Hayward

Oct 5, 2015

One million times we needed you. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. Mable Evelyn Hayward entered the gates of heaven on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Golden Gate Church of God In Christ. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors: Her devoted husband, Richard Hayward; her...

Gloria Matthews

Gloria Matthews

Oct 4, 2015

I am home in heaven dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty, in this everlasting light. Gloria Matthews, age 57, saw the eternal light of Heaven on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Mrs. Matthews' service are pending but will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, October 16, 2015.

Melvin Daniels

Melvin Daniels

Oct 4, 2015

Melvin Lee Daniels, 40, transitioned Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. Service: 6 p.m. Saturday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Survivors: Mother, Vicki Daniels; brother, Derrick Daniels (Beatrice); and a loving host of family members and friends.

Bobby Ivory

Bobby Ivory

Oct 2, 2015

Bobby Jean Ivory, 81, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2015. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Survivors: Her children, Carolyn Ashton, Larry Meyers (Pat) and Tony Ivory (Rosland); and a loving host of family and friends.

James Curtis Gipson

James Curtis Gipson

Sep 24, 2015

FORT WORTH -- Soldier rest, thy work is done, sharp the contest and fierce the strife. The battle's fought, the victory is won; Thy sure reward, eternal life. James Gipson, age 65, fought his last battle on Thursday September 24, 2015. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, at Pilgrim Rest Church, 958 E. Baltimore. Visitation: noon to 7...

Wesley Hatcher, Jr.

Wesley Hatcher, Jr.

Sep 21, 2015

FORT WORTH -- Servant of God well done rest from thy love employ, The battle is fought, the victor is won, enter thy Master's joy. Wesley "Sugar Pie" Hatcher Jr. entered into heaven on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus Christ.        Service: 11 a.m. Monday at Beth-Eden Baptist Church, 3208 Wilbarger St. Wake:...

Edward Johnson

Edward Johnson

Sep 15, 2015

Soldier rest, thy work is done: sharp the contest, fierce the strife, the battle is fought, the victory is won; thy sure reward, eternal life. Edward Charles Johnson, 62, fought his last battle Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. Service: Noon Saturday at Stop Six Church of Christ, Brother Kristopher K. Dar Dar, ministering evangelist; Brother Victor Norris, eulogist. Visitation: Noon to...

Juanita Crenshaw

Juanita Crenshaw

Sep 14, 2015

Beyond the gates your loved one finds happiness and rest, and there is comfort in the thought that a loving God knows best. Juanita Crump Crenshaw, 72, entered the gates of heaven Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. Service: Noon Friday, Sept. 25, at Serenity Funerals & Cremation. Visitation: noon to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, followed by a wake...