Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Alfred Williams, Jr.

Alfred Williams, Jr.

Apr 24, 2013

Alfred Willie "Buddy Cup" Williams Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at a local care center. Graveside service: noon Thursday, May 2, in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. You may visit Mr. Williams 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Survivors: Children, Jeffery, Gerald, Dana and Verneana; and a host of grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Earnestine Smith

Earnestine Smith

Apr 23, 2013

Earnestine Clark Smith, a retired nutritionist for the Fort Worth ISD, answered the Master's call Tuesday, April 23, 3013. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday at Beth Eden Baptist Church, 3208 Wilbarger St., Dr. B.R. Daniels Sr., host pastor. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Survivors: Loving husband, Charles C. Smith Jr.; children,...

Sandra Ann King-Garrett

Sandra Ann King-Garrett

Apr 8, 2013

Sandra Ann King-Garrett, a former librarian, peacefully transitioned from time to eternity Monday, April 8, 2013. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Saturday at The Acts Church Ministries International, 5401 Trentman St., Dr. Darrell Wilson pastor and eulogist. Interment: Skyvue. You may visit Sister Sandra noon to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations; the family will greet friends 8:30...

Horace Houston, Jr.

Horace Houston, Jr.

Apr 6, 2013

Horace Houston Jr. heard the Master say, 'Well done,' Saturday, April 6, 2013. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Highland Park Baptist Church, 1317 E. Baltimore, the Rev. Michael Matthews Sr., pastor and eulogist. Interment: Cedar Hill. Visitation: noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations and the family will receive friends 7 to 8...

Sherry Henry

Sherry Henry

Apr 3, 2013

Sherry D. Henry, a former director of medical records for Westside Campus of Care nursing home, answered the Master's call Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at a local care center. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, the Rev. Jimmy Washington officiating. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. You may visit Sherry 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday...

Carolyn Ann Smoot Adams

Carolyn Ann Smoot Adams

Mar 30, 2013

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Smoot Adams peacefully transitioned from life to eternity on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Rising Star Church of God in Christ, 3909 Reed St., Supt. Charles Barrett, host pastor, Supt. F. S. Diggs, eulogist. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals &...

Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Mar 27, 2013

Mrs. Maria Garcia died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Serenity Funerals & Cremations Chapel. Interment: Greenwood. Visitation: Noon to 8 p.m. Monday at Serenity. Rosary at 7. Survivors: Three children; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Charles Nolen

Charles Nolen

Mar 21, 2013

Charles Ray Nolen passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in Serenity Funerals & Cremations Chapel. Interment: Cedar Hill. Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Survivors: Wife, daughters, siblings; other relatives and friends.

Frances Murley

Frances Murley

Mar 21, 2013

Mrs. Frances Murley left her earthly home for her new home Thursday, March 21, 2013. Service: 10 a.m. Monday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Survivors: Children, George Murley Jr., Anna Neal, Michael and David Murley; former husband, George Murley Sr.; three grandchildren.

Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris

Mar 14, 2013

Calvin Vance Harris Jr., a retired Brookshire and FWISD educator, transitioned from work to reward on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Carter Metropolitan CME Church located at 4601 Wichita St., where Calvin worshiped, served on the trustee board, the choir, the steward board and was a faithful attendant in the Breakfast Club Sunday School class....

Quentin Lamar Boozer

Quentin Lamar Boozer

Mar 10, 2013

Mr. Quentin Lamar Boozer, age 20, a barista for Starbucks, answered the Master's call on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at his home. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Saturday, Beth Eden Baptist Church, 3208 Wilbarger St., Dr. B.R. Daniels Sr., pastor. Burial: DFW National Cemetery. You may visit Quentin as he rests at Serenity Funerals & Cremations from noon to 8...

Harvel Dean Peoples

Harvel Dean Peoples

Mar 8, 2013

Mr. Harvel Dean Peoples, 61, a former shipping clerk for Texas Refinery, walked the golden stairs into glory on Friday, March 8, 2013, at a local care center, surrounded by his loving family. Service of memory: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in the Clarence Jimerson Memorial Chapel of Serenity Funerals & Cremations, the Rev. Ned Armstrong of Greater Mount Pilgrim...

Joyce Ann Williams Hunter

Joyce Ann Williams Hunter

Feb 28, 2013

Mrs. Joyce Ann Williams Hunter, a retired quality inspector for Abbott Laboratories, peacefully surrendered to the Master on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, Alpha & Omega Ministries, 4255 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, the Rev. Roscoe Williams officiating. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth. Visitation: You may visit...

Pearl A. Johnson

Pearl A. Johnson

Feb 28, 2013

Mrs. Pearl A. Johnson, a former cook for the Raddison Plaza Hotel, traveled from earth to glory on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at The Potter's House, 1200 Woodhaven Blvd., Fort Worth, Pastor Rodney Derrick officiating. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Sister Johnson as she...

Mckinley Jackson

Mckinley Jackson

Feb 26, 2013

FORT WORTH - McKinley Jackson senior pastor of Samaria Baptist Church. heard the voice of the Lord calling him to his eternal home Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. The Rev.Jackson passed away at home Tuesday Feb. 26, 2013. The Rev. Jackson had been pastor of Samaria for the past 33 years. He was a former pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in...

Frieda Mansah Kudiabor

Frieda Mansah Kudiabor

Feb 23, 2013

Mrs. Frieda Mansah Kudiabor passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at her residence. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday, March 2, Clarence Jimerson Memorial Chapel of Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Burial: Private.

Thelma Ruth Mims Carpenter

Thelma Ruth Mims Carpenter

Feb 22, 2013

Mrs. Thelma Ruth Mims Carpenter, a retired food service manager for the Fort Worth school district, moved from time to eternity Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at a local care center. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday, March 2, at The Acts Church, 5401 Trentman St., Pastor Darrell Wilson officiating. Interment: Cedar Hill. You may visit Mrs. Carpenter noon to 5 p.m....

James L. Rhodes

James L. Rhodes

Feb 16, 2013

Mr. James L. Rhodes, 61, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Interment: private. Visitation: noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Serenity. Survivors: Wife; three children; seven siblings; and a host of others.

Charlene Shankle

Charlene Shankle

Feb 15, 2013

Charlene Shankle passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at a local hospital. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Lake Charles, La. Interment: Shankleville Community Cemetery in Shankleville, Texas. Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church

Cecile Lorraine Johnson

Cecile Lorraine Johnson

Feb 15, 2013

Mrs. Cecile Lorraine Johnson, a retired seamstress for Apartment Furnishings, departed this life Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at New Beginning Holiness Church, 1604 E. Bessie St., Pastor Joyce Smith, eulogist. Interment: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. You may visit Ms. Johnson as she lies in solemn repose noon to 8...