Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas and Tarrant County

Jan 23, 2023

Howard Leon Shults was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 7, 1952.  His parents were Velma Lee Etheridge Shults and J.W. Shults.   Leon married Vickie Lyn Pollard on October 11, 1974, and they were blessed with two wonderful daughters - Jennifer Leigh Shults Patel and Lindsey Alanna Shults Raymond. God blessed them with two fantastic son-in-laws Anant Patel...

Jan 9, 2023

Martha Ann Markle Canter – Fort Worth 1940 - 2023   Martha Ann Markle Canter went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Visitation and memorial will be held Monday, January 16, 2023, 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Alpine Funeral Home, 2300 North Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111. Graveside burial will be held immediately following the visitation and memorial, at Greenwood/Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301...

Jan 8, 2023

Jan 7, 2023

Richard DeWayne Combs, 76, passed away on January 7, 2023. Born and raised in Ft. Worth, Texas, he was the son of Lenora and James P. Combs.  After high school, he attended Southwestern Adventist College and then Loma Linda University in California where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.  He worked as a Physical Therapist for 50 years...

Dec 28, 2022

Bennie Joe Shields born October 15, 1942, passed away December 28, 2022.

Bennie was a professional pilot and worked for Bell Helicopter as a flight instructor,

production test pilot and experimental test pilot.

He graduated from Wichita Falls Ryder High School and recieved a football

scholarship to the University of Oklahoma and played under the legendary Bud

Wilkerson.

He married...

Dec 28, 2022

Alma Lynne Campos, 54, of Fort Worth, left this earth to be with our beloved Father in heaven on 12/28/2022 after a battle with cancer. Alma was born on February 21, 1968 to Pura and Alex Campos in Fort Worth. Alma went on to have two children, Edward Susano Gutierrez and Sabrina Abarca. She was a beloved sister, mother, and...

Dec 27, 2022

 

David Lee Bracken, age 75 Passed away on December 27, 2022 in Fort Worth, TX. David was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 10, 1947 to Richard and Nera Bracken.   David worked for Rhythm Band Instruments. He was such a hard working man and loved his job. David also served his country as a captain in the marines....

Dec 27, 2022

FORT WORTH – Audrey Monet Gonzales, passed away peacefully with her parents and family by her side on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Cook Children’s Hospital.

Audrey was born February 14, 2007 in Anchorage Alaska, during her 15 years of life she touched so many people and brought joy to everyone she met.  Even in her suffering, she would unselfishly...

Dec 22, 2022

Kenneth D. Stewart, 91, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at a local hospital. Born on August 6, 1931, he was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth having been raised on the North Side and graduating from North Side High School in 1949. Kenneth retired from Bell Helicopter in 1994 after 30 years of service. Earlier employment includes the Stripling...

Nov 19, 2022

Shirley Ann Phillips Died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87. She was born on May 9, 1935 to Roy L. and Jessica “jessie” Alexander in Tyler, TX. Shirley Attended Bethany Nazarene College in OK. She worked and retired from IBM Corp. Shirley loved playing piano and singing in church. She played piano for 50 years. During her...

Nov 17, 2022

Carolyn Hope Wilmoth Kincaid was called home by her Savior on November 17, 2022. Carolyn was born in Etowah, Arkansas on February 1, 1943, to Robert Henry "Bob" Wilmoth and Myrtle Narcissus (Harrison) Wilmoth, as the youngest of their 10 children. Carolyn dearly loved and admired her "beautiful, talented, and accomplished" brothers and sisters. She looked up to all of...

Nov 14, 2022

Christopher David Moore, 42, passed away on Monday, November 14th, 2022, after losing his battle with congestive heart failure.  He was born on March 29th, 1980, in San Diego, California, to Elizabeth (Weigele) and David Moore.  Chris was one of two children, alongside his sister, Tiana (Moore) Atkins.  The family later settled in Fort Worth, Texas, where Chris lived for...

Nov 9, 2022

Russell Wayne Dodd of Fort Worth                   Born February 23, 1962              Passed on November 9, 2022 Son of Beverly Ann Dennie and Ernest Raymond Dodd Russell worked in construction all his life and was never afraid of hard work. Rusty, as his family called him, loved...

Nov 1, 2022

We are sad to announce, William Dennis Keenan Sr. passed away at the age of 70 on November 1, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. William (Billy) was Born August 31, 1952 in Jefferson, Iowa. He honorably served and retired from the United States Air Force. Upon retirement, William worked for the United States Federal Civil Service, being awarded several times...

Oct 25, 2022

It is with a heavy heart, we are announcing the death of William Jeffrey Counts. He passed on October 25, 2022 with his loving and devoted wife, Debbi, by his side. Jeff was born on October 19, 1963 to the parents of Leroy and Sylvia Counts in Yazoo City MS. Jeff and Debbi were married for 30 years, having four...

Oct 21, 2022

James Dwight Whatley, 73, of Sansom Park, passed away on October 21, 2022. Jim was born on September 14, 1949 and was adopted by David and Faye Whatley. After graduating from Castleberry High School in 1966, he studied at Arlington State College (now UTA) and pursued a career in public service. Jim served as a patrol officer in Haltom City,...

Oct 18, 2022

Stuart Alan Kellar, 58, went to be with the Lord on October, 18th, 2022 at 1:13 pm while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Kellar, three daughters, Morgan Kellar, Ashton Zingas, Holly Kellar, son in-law, Savva Zingas, mother, Barbara Spoon, Father, Wayne Kellar, Three grandsons, Jay Kellar, Collin Zingas, Arthur Zingas, sister, Cheryl Moore,...

Oct 15, 2022

We are sad to announce the death of Susan Lynn Haney-Wilson of Watauga, Texas. After a lengthy illness she died at the age of 68 on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Susan was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on September 18,1954. She graduated Trimble Tech High School as well as UTA with a bachelor’s degree. Her most recent career was as a...

Oct 14, 2022

Jeffrey Kyle "Pooh Bear" Stephens left this earth tragically on October 14th, 2022 at the age of 50. Jeff was born April 25th, 1972 at a whopping 11 lbs (which he's always been very proud of) to Ralph and Nola Stephens. He had two older Sister's, Tina and Marlo, who were very excited for him to come home. Jeff attended...

Oct 4, 2022

On October 4th, 2022, Billy Gene Decker passed away at home. We will miss him very much by his family. Daddy was born in Merkel Texas on May 5th, 1930. He is proceeded in death by his beloved wife Monique Decker, his parents William Decker and Thelma Decker, Doris Beaver (sister), Jimmy Decker (brother), Jerry Decker (brother). Daddy is survived...