Dec 8, 2023

Amelinda “Mela” Zertuche, 90, of Benbrook, Texas, passed away December 8, 2023.

 

Mela was born June 15, 1933, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Meliton Silva and Prescilliana Morales Silva. She was a proud New Mexican who loved to socialize with her many friends from the Birthday Girls, Latin Clubs, bowling and softball leagues. She worked 25 years for Walmart....

Nov 27, 2023

Ann Williams was born January 5, 1950, "a little too close to Christmas", she would say. Mom was firmly against double dipping on gift giving. Do not attempt to “hold back” a Christmas gift. She WILL know.

 

She was the middle child of Dorothy and Al Harris, older sister to Terri and younger sister to DiAnna and lifelong besties with...

Nov 23, 2023

Born in Stephenville, Texas, to Jack and Vivian Lee (Compton) Wardlaw. He graduated from Polytechnic High School at 16. Then attended TCU but finished his degree at Trinity University, while in the Air Force where he helped with the psychological tests for cadets. He left the Air Force to teach history and biology. Throughout his life, he loved learning and...

Nov 20, 2023

Donald Lee Parnell passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023, at the age of 83 in Benbrook, Texas. He was born on April 1, 1940, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Lee and Kathryn Parnell. Don was known to his loved ones as "Dad" or "Granddad" and to his friends as “Parnell”.

Don was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was a...

Nov 16, 2023

Omer Russell McVean III, our "Russell", passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home in Benbrook, Texas.

Inurnment with military honors: 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211. Please arrive at cemetery by 11:15 a.m.  Following the cemetery service there will be a Celebration of Life at...

Oct 30, 2023

Ray Carlberg, 81, Coast Guard Retiree, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a battle with ALS.

 

Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m., November 6, 2023, at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas with his visitation following the service, until 6:00 p.m.  Burial: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the...

Oct 30, 2023

 

Colonel Jerry Benton Disharoon, USAF, Retired

On October 30, 2023, Col. Jerry B. Disharoon passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas.

He and his wife, Tamara (Tommy) had lived in Ashland, Oregon for the past 50 years before recently moving to be near extended family.

Jerry was born January 1, 1925 in Strawn, Texas to Allen and Edith Disharoon....

Oct 28, 2023

Austin Newsom Pippin, beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, and friend, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on May 20, 1993, in Fort Worth, Austin brought immense joy and laughter to all who knew him.Austin was an avid Pokemon player and spent hours immersed in the enchanting world of the game. He also shared a special...

Oct 26, 2023

Rosalie Maria Reiter was born in Freiburg, Germany on October 23, 1930. She married the love of her life, Herbert Reiter on January 14, 1950, who preceded her in death in 2007, and they were married 57 years.  They came to the United States in 1952. She lived a beautiful life and gained her wings at the age of 93.

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Oct 22, 2023

Ada Lou Ross, 96, loving wife, mother, and "Granny", passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 peacefully at her home.

Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2023 at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas.  Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park, 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth. Visitation: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, prior to her funeral service.

Ada...

Oct 13, 2023

 

Steven Michael Kraatz, 56 of Fort Worth, passed away at home on October 13, 2023.

Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church, 4551 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Diabetes Association, or any charity of your choice.

Steve was born December 16, 1966...

Sep 20, 2023

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Joseph K. Kennedy, 72, passed away peacefully on 20 SEP 23 after a courageous fight against both Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.  

He grew up in the small steel mill town of Monongahela, PA in Western Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, he began work in the steel mills and married his high school sweetheart Carlyn Fitzpatrick on...

Sep 14, 2023

George M. Zizzo age 77 of Benbrook, Texas went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas.  He was born August 31, 1946, in New York, New York to Nicholas and Cuma (Roberts) Zizzo.  After completing high school George attended Oklahoma University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree.   He then joined the United States Air...

Sep 10, 2023

Sandra Anne Heine, 84, of Benbrook, passed away on September 10, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Funeral service: 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2023, at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas 76126. Visitation: 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25th prior to her funeral service. Burial will follow her funeral service at Laurel Land Memorial...

Sep 9, 2023

Marjorie Jean (Gibbo) Kern, 77, of Fort Worth Texas, a beloved mother and Orthodox parishioner, passed away on September 9, 2023. Happily, she was surrounded by immediate family at the time of her death. 

 

Marjorie was born on October 5, 1945 in Attalla, Alabama to Margaret Bertha Peter and Gerald James Gibbo. She spent her early years in Malone,...

Sep 3, 2023

Becky Elizabeth Atkinson, 62, passed away September 3, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas.

 

Becky was born in Fort Worth, Texas and had a life-long love of horses. In 1970, she moved with her mom and sisters to Florida where she graduated from Rockledge High School. There she served on student government, the prom court, and played the flute in...

Aug 25, 2023

Starry Lanelle Bourgea, 59, of River Oaks, Texas, was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 25, 2023. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 8, 1964, to L V and Juanita (Moss) Westmoreland.

Starry was a genuine, caring, and outgoing woman who was full of life and never met a stranger. Starry...

Aug 25, 2023

Maria R. Singler passed away from a sudden stroke on August 25, 2023. She was loved by all, and her devotion to Jesus carried her to Heaven. She was born in San Benito, Texas, and was married 61 years to her loving husband, Cletus. Maria met Clete on a blind date, while he was stationed at (now the International Airport)...

Aug 1, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

On July 28, 2023, at the age of 97, Vera crossed the veil peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She now joins her loving husband, Ben, and all her departed loved ones, whom she was looking forward to seeing again.

 

Vera Louise Bailey was born in a house just a few miles from the home she lived in for...