Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Frank Lee Wright

Frank Lee Wright

February 24, 2023

Frank Lee Wright Sr of Houston Texas passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the age of 66.

Frank was born in Alto, La on December 17, 1956, to J.C. and Pearlie Wright. Frank was known to be

very active in sports and outdoor activities. During his early teen years, he relocated to Houston

excelling in football while attending...

Frank Lee Wright

Frank Lee Wright

February 4, 2023

Frank Lee Wright Sr of Houston Texas passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the age of 66.

Frank was born in Alto, La on December 17, 1956, to J.C. and Pearlie Wright. Frank was known to be

very active in sports and outdoor activities. During his early teen years, he relocated to Houston

excelling in football while attending Smiley High School....

Janice Anetta Taylor

Janice Anetta Taylor

January 5, 2023

Janice Annetta Johnson-Taylor

“Queen Grunt”

Janice Annetta Johnson-Taylor was born July 30, 1956 in Fort Worth, Texas to the parentage of Mason

and Mozell Giles Johnson.

She grew up and the Fort Worth Independent School District where she attended Como Elementary

School and was a proud graduate of Green B. Trimble Technical High School. After her High School years

she worked as a CNA with the...

Nicholas Samuel, Sr.

Nicholas Samuel, Sr.

December 23, 2022

Nicholas Samuel, Sr. was born to Lawrence Samuel, Sr. and Helen Diane Samuel on March 19, 1972 in Long Beach, California. In 1976, the family relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, the birthplace of his mother, where he grew up in Stop Six and attended Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School.

Nicholas later married Mrs. Ruth Samuel. Nicholas had three children from...

John E. Bell

John E. Bell

November 26, 2022

John Edgar Bell was born in Fort Worth, TX to Thomas and Hattie Mae Bell on October 2, 1948. He attended public schools in Fort Worth graduating from I.M. Terrell High School in 1967. From there he would embark on a 45-year career at the Jack D. Watson Post Office in Fort Worth. He would however serve a few tours...

Dennis Wayne Ashley, Sr.

Dennis Wayne Ashley, Sr.

November 18, 2022

The Life Reflections of Dennis Wayne Ashley, Sr.

February 20, 1974- November 18, 2022

Dennis W. Ashley was born on February 20, 1974 to Roy and Delores Ashely in Fort Worth, TX. Dennis was the youngest of six children. He was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Pastor BR Daniels, Sr. at Beth Eden...

Kenneth Ray Thorn

Kenneth Ray Thorn

November 6, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Ray Thorn was born on May 14, 1951, to Timothy Thorn and Rose Lee Burns Thorn in Nacogdoches, Texas.

During his lifetime with us, Kenneth raised four children. Terry Thorn of Palestine, TX, Kendowlyn Pleasant Thorn of Arlington, TX, Kendra Thorn of Clarksville, TN and Nicholas Thorn of Charleston, SC. He also leaves behind five grandchildren. Kevinski Pitts, Kendol...

Jada Latessia Williams

Jada Latessia Williams

October 28, 2022

Jada LATessia Williams, loving daughter to Phyllis and Dexter Givens, Sr., beloved sister to Dexter Givens Jr. & Isiah Givens was born June 5, 1981 at ST. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Louisiana. She spent all of her childhood and most of her teenage years growing up amongst her two younger brothers.

Jada began her educational tenure with attending Swayze Elementary...