Obituaries

Edward Randall Hudson

Edward Randall Hudson

Jun 23, 2021

Fort Worth, Texas – Edward Randall Hudson, Jr, a beloved husband, devoted father and revered grandfather, died from complications due to Alzheimer’s on June 23, 2021.Ed lived a life full of love, friendship, and generous service. His steadfast moral compass and excellent judgment were invaluable to the many people, and organizations, he cared deeply about in both Fort Worth, TX...

Merrill Tate Stacy

Merrill Tate Stacy

Jun 22, 2021

Merrill Tate Stacy, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.Merrill was born on September 2, 1930, in Coppell to Hazel and Arvel Tate. She attended Carroll Schools and married Roy Stacy on April 26, 1946. Merrill was a member of the Pleasant Hill Advent Christian Church which became the Southlake Christian Church for more than 70 years until it...

Mary Frances Garner

Mary Frances Garner

Jun 18, 2021

Mary Frances Garner, 69, died peacefully in her home on Friday, June 18, 2021 after a battle with cancer.Mary was born May 17, 1952 in Mexico, Missouri and grew up in Palmyra, Missouri. She married Paul Garner in 1970 and moved to Texas in 1983. They have two daughters, Melissa and Jennifer.Mary was a pre-K teacher for many years in...

Christopher Stephan De Leon

Christopher Stephan De Leon

Jun 14, 2021

Christopher Stephan De Leon was born November 1, 1978 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He moved from Chicago to Fort Worth, Texas prior to the start of high school, but called both cities home.A graduate of Nolan Catholic High School, he earned his degree from The University of Texas at Arlington, although an ardent and loyal fan of Texas A&M.Christopher began his...

Lura Beth Withers

Lura Beth Withers

Jun 14, 2021

Lura Beth Withers, TCU Class of ’49, died on June 14, 2021. She was born March 4, 1929 in Fort Worth to Otis and Kate Braswell Withers. She spent as much time as she could travelling the world, first as an employee of the Foreign Service of the Department of State and later working in the travel business. In retirement,...

Anne Marie Murphey

Anne Marie Murphey

Jun 7, 2021

Anne Marie Murphey, 68, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021.Anne was born in the U.S. Army Hospital at Frankfurt, Germany. As the daughter of a career Army officer, she had many adventures including living on Okinawa and at Fort Riley, Kansas. She graduated from Southwest High School in Fort Worth and attended the University of North Texas. Anne was...

William Fredrick Reeves

William Fredrick Reeves

Jun 2, 2021

William “Bill” Fredrick Reeves, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 on the anniversary of his grandmother’s birthday.Bill was born October 11, 1928 at his grandparent’s farm in Johnson County. He attended South Fort Worth Elementary, Rosemont Middle School and R.L. Paschal High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Texas Christian University, but he always said that he majored...

Margaret Jean Hobart

Margaret Jean Hobart

Jun 1, 2021

Margaret Jean Hobart passed away June 1, 2021.

Margaret Jean Hobart

Margaret Jean Hobart

Jun 1, 2021

Margaret Jean Hobart, lovingly known as Peg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in Southlake, Texas. Peg was born on May 19, 1934. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Marion and Arthur Hobart.Peg graduated from Arlington High School. Peg loved animals, so she took a job at the Fort Worth Zoo. She worked there until she...

Grace Elizabeth Halbert Burr

Grace Elizabeth Halbert Burr

May 31, 2021

Grace Elizabeth Halbert Burr passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 31, 2021, two weeks after her 100th birthday.Grace was born on May 13, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Gladys and Jay C. Halbert. She grew up in Fort Worth, TX attending Lily B. Clayton and Paschal High School. She was a loving...

Valena Dell Massingill

Valena Dell Massingill

May 29, 2021

Valena Dell Massingill, 68, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2021.Valena was born on June 5, 1952 to L.G. and Mildred Brown Akins. On December 4, 1970, she married the love of her life, Jimmy. For 30 years she worked at the Bank of Crowley (later Texas Exchange Bank) building relationships with and serving the people...

Annie Elizabeth Wilson Bass

Annie Elizabeth Wilson Bass

May 27, 2021

Annie Elizabeth Wilson Bass passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021, at the age of 96.Ann was predeceased by her parents, Wright and Pearl Wilson, husband Dr. James E. Bass, son, Kenneth E. Bass, sister, Patsy Wilson, brothers, Dale Wilson and Jim Wilson. She is survived by son, Bobby Bass (DeAnn) of North Richland Hills; grandsons, Austin Bass (Nikki) of...

Doug Ann Newsom

Doug Ann Newsom

May 24, 2021

Doug Newsom was born in Dallas, TX to J.D. and Ruby Grace Johnson. She graduated from high school as the age of 16 and went on to receive two Bachelor degrees one in Journalism, cum laude, and one in Fine Arts, summa cum laude, a Masters in Journalism and doctoral degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She began...

Marie O'Donnell

Marie O'Donnell

May 24, 2021

Marie O’Donnell passed away peacefully at Heart to Heart Hospice on Monday, May 24, at the age of 83 and went to be with her Lord and beloved husband, Raymond. Born in the Bronx in 1937, Marie was the youngest of Leonardo and Carmela Cammalleri‘s three children. She graduated from James Monroe High School and later worked for a publishing...

John Anthony Jacobi

John Anthony Jacobi

May 22, 2021

Dr. John Anthony Jacobi passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 22, 2021.John was born in Fort Worth on December 30, 1956 to Patrick and Peggy Jacobi. He attended Saint Andrew Catholic School, and graduated from Nolan Catholic High School in 1975. While at Nolan, he met Martha (Caero), who would become his wife of...

Fr. David L. Bristow

Fr. David L. Bristow

May 22, 2021

Fr. David Lester Bristow, Pastor Emeritus of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.Fr. Bristow was the youngest of five children born to Lester J. and Thyra Aurelia Bristow, three of whom lived to maturity — him and two sisters. Fr. Bristow was born in Marlin, in central Texas. His father was a farmer...

Diane Stavens

Diane Stavens

May 20, 2021

Diane Stavens passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.

Anita Jeanette Anderson Franko

Anita Jeanette Anderson Franko

May 15, 2021

Anita Jeanette Anderson Franko, wonderful wife and mother, lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer on Saturday May 15, 2021, at the age of 66.Anita was born June 11th, 1954 in Amarillo, Texas to Olive Christina Hawton and Jimmy Carl Anderson. After moving several times for her father’s job assignments, she settled with them in Dallas. She graduated from the...

Clark Whiting

Clark Whiting

May 11, 2021

Clark Whiting, a beloved father, gifted educator, and widely known as the best grandpa in the world, passed away on May 11, 2021.Born in Amy, Kansas on June 1, 1926 to Lyda and Ira Whiting, he learned to love school at an early age and became a teacher after his time in the infantry during World War II.He married Betty...

Mary Thomson Gault Gladden

Mary Thomson Gault Gladden

May 9, 2021

Mary Thomson Gault Gladden passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021.Mary was born July 28, 1963 in Austin, Texas, the daughter of Ross Thomson Gault and Mitzi McDonald. She graduated from Dubuque High School. Mary had the most generous and kind heart. She was very humble but fun-loving, always laughing and enjoying life. She touched so many people with her generosity...