Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Gwendolyn Dunn

Gwendolyn Dunn

Feb 15, 2013

Gwendolyn Dunn passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at a hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla. Service: Noon Saturday, Feb. 23, at St. John Baptist Church in Foreman, Ark. Interment: Piney Grove Cemetery in Foreman. Visitation: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church

Marilynn Blakeney

Marilynn Blakeney

Feb 7, 2013

Marilynn Blakeney, 88, formerly of Dallas, went to Jesus, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Capstone Church, Benbrook. She was happily married to Deane Blakeney for 64 years. She was predeceased by her husband; parents, Frank and Mary Park; brother, Jimmy Park; and sister, Jane Garrard. She was so beautiful inside and out, very caring and...

Gwendolyn Marie Smith

Gwendolyn Marie Smith

Feb 4, 2013

Mrs. Gwendolyn Marie Smith, a clerk for Health and Human Services Commission, traded her earthly body for a glorified body on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday, Corinth Baptist Church, 2704 Ennis Ave., the Rev. Brumfield, pastor. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Gwen as she lies in sweet...

Ourr Pheobe Pointer-Smith

Ourr Pheobe Pointer-Smith

Feb 2, 2013

Mrs. Ourr Pheobe Pointer-Smith crossed from life to eternity on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Spoken Word Holy Tabernacle, 1035 East Annie St. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Visitation: You may visit Mrs. Smith as she rests in solemn repose from noon to 9 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. The family...

Bertha Berton

Bertha Berton

Jan 26, 2013

Bertha Berton passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. Service: 10 a.m. Monday, Clarence Jimerson Memorial Chapel of Serenity Funeral Home. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Isabel Alvardo

Isabel Alvardo

Jan 21, 2013

Isabel Alvardo passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Service: Noon Friday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations, in the Clarence J. Jimerson Memorial Chapel, 4725 Vermont Ave., Fort Worth. Visitation: 9 a.m. to noon Friday, the Rev. Pearle officiating. Interment: Private.

Bobby Williams

Bobby Williams

Jan 19, 2013

Bobby Charles Williams heard the Master say, "Well done," Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at his home. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Arlington.

Brandy Johnson

Brandy Johnson

Jan 16, 2013

Brandy Sharay Johnson, 19, a Tarrant County College student, left this earth bound for glory along with her unborn son, Messiah, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at First St. John Full Gospel Baptist Church, 2401 E. Berry St., Bishop Kenneth B. Spears, gracious host, and the Rev. Eddie L. Smith, eulogist. Interment: Cedar...

Ulysses Jones, Sr.

Ulysses Jones, Sr.

Jan 10, 2013

Mr. Ulysses Jones Sr., 90, a retired E-Systems worker, moved from this walk of life Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at a local care center. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Mayfield Missionary Baptist Church, 2101 Amanda St., the Rev. Larry T. Hall pastor. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: You may visit Mr. Jones as he rests...

Dorothy Nell Wilson

Dorothy Nell Wilson

Jan 8, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy Nell Wilson, 73, a former Fort Worth ISD cafeteria worker, transitioned from earth to glory Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Strangers Rest Baptist Church, 5705 Donnelly Ave., the Rev. Michael S. Booker pastor. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. You may visit Mrs. Wilson noon to 5...

Aaron Dion Harris

Aaron Dion Harris

Dec 31, 2012

Mr. Aaron Dion Harris in the 24th year of life heard the Master say, 'Well done, my child,' on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 Meadowlane Terrace, the Rev. Patrick Turner, pastor. Interment: Cedar Hill. Visitation: You may visit Aaron noon to 5 p.m. Friday as...

Brenda Johnson

Brenda Johnson

Dec 23, 2012

Mrs. Brenda Johnson crossed from life to eternity Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, while in Atlanta, Ga. Memorial celebration: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, Serenity Funerals & Cremations Chapel. Survivors: One son; three daughters; three sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Andrew Ray Clark

Andrew Ray Clark

Dec 20, 2012

Mr. Andrew Ray Clark, a customer service representative for GSA, answered the Master's call on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday, Dec. 29, at Great Commission Baptist Church, 7700 McCart Ave., the Rev. Douglas Brown officiating. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. You may visit Andrew from noon...

Sallye Lou James

Sallye Lou James

Dec 8, 2012

Mrs. Sallye Lou James, a sales associate for Haverty's Furniture, moved from earth to glory Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 12:02 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 Meadowlane Terrace, Pastor Patrick Turner, officiating. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Ms. James noon to 5 p.m. Friday...

Lloyd Chesterfield Gardner, Jr.

Lloyd Chesterfield Gardner, Jr.

Nov 30, 2012

Mr. Lloyd Chesterfield Gardner Jr., a retired United States Air Force technical sergeant, took his final flight Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at a local hospital. Service: The final salute will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 Meadowlane Terrace, the Rev. Patrick Turner officiating. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with full military honors. You may...

Mary Maglene Johnson Page

Mary Maglene Johnson Page

Nov 29, 2012

Mrs. Mary Maglene Johnson Page, in her 97th year, heard the Master say, 'Well done,' on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at a Dallas hospital. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the sanctuary of Strangers Rest Baptist Church, 5705 Donnelly Ave., the Rev. Michael S. Booker, pastor/eulogist, and the Rev. Roland Walton officiating. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park....

Ruby Kaye Isler

Ruby Kaye Isler

Nov 28, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Kaye Isler, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Service: Noon Saturday at New Covenant Community Church, 3201 Purington Ave. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Ruby from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Survivors: Husband, William Isler;...

Shirley Ashley Hollins

Shirley Ashley Hollins

Nov 28, 2012

Mrs. Shirley Ashley Hollins, a former head cook for Village Creek Nursing Home, crossed from life to eternity Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Service: Noon Friday, Dec. 7, at Grace Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4200 E. Berry St. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Shirley noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations and the...

Hubert D. Scott

Hubert D. Scott

Nov 21, 2012

Mr. Hubert D. Scott passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Greater St. Stephens First Baptist Church, 3728 E. Berry St. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Viewing: noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals and Cremations.

Olivia Griffin

Olivia Griffin

Nov 20, 2012

Mrs. Olivia Griffin crossed to eternity Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, Serenity Funerals & Cremations Chapel. Burial: Cedar Hill. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to service. Survivors: Siblings, Warren Griffin, Lois Pollard, Malaneice Griffin.