Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

 Rev. J E Grandberry

Rev. J E Grandberry

July 21, 2022

Life of JE Grandberry Reverend Jewell Edward Grandberry, the son of the late Joe and Fannie Mae Grandberry was born April 11th, 1937, in the little town of Aspermont, Texas. A few years rolled on and the family moved to Abilene, Texas. There he attended public school. Early Life Jewel Grandberry answered the call to preach the gospel and attended...

Wanda Faye Bell

Wanda Faye Bell

July 10, 2022

Wanda Faye Lamb-Bell was born on April 8, 1948 in Lubbock Texas to Parents of parents of Johnnie Lee Hodge and Ocie Mae Lamb. She was preceded in death by her mother Ocie Mae Cambell, Grandmother Elizabeth Scott, Bother Jodie Lamb, Sister Betty Jo Hines, Brother Eddie Hodge and Sister Georgia Cotton. She received her education from Fort Worth ISD...

Hazel Lee Ramirez

Hazel Lee Ramirez

July 10, 2022

Ms. Hazel Lee Ramirez, 78 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She leaves to cherish her memories Joan Ramirez, Pamela Ramirez, Larry Ramirez Jr. and Regina “Gina” Ramirez. She also leaves behind a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary Frances Criss

Mary Frances Criss

July 9, 2022

Forever in Our Hearts “To everything there is a season; a time for every purpose under heaven!” Book of Ecclesiastes “A time to be born.” Ecclesiastes 3:2 Mrs. Mary Stricklen Criss was born on December 12, 1933 to the blessed parents of Mr. Herbert & Mrs. Elnora Stricklen in Arkansas. Mary came to Texas in 1946 and attended James E....

Marquice Antaun Waldrup

Marquice Antaun Waldrup

June 24, 2022

Marquice A. Waldrup was born April 5, 1985, in Fort Worth, Texas to David Goodspeed and Shantel Waldrup. He graduated from Southwest High School in 2003. Marquice attended Lincoln Technical School where he obtained his certification for HVAC in 2004. He worked as a plant Supervisor for Hollingsworth Logistics until his untimely departure. Marquice was preceded in death by his...

Garry Council

Garry Council

April 4, 2022

Garry Wyane Council was born December 5, 1956, in Waxahachie, Texas, to the late Ulysess and Katie Mae Council. Garry accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age. Parents: Ulysess Council and Katie Mae Tucker Spouse: Andra Renea Douglas Council Children: Ronald Martin (Ophelia) Siblings: Dorthy Tucker (Willie), Anette Council (Ervin), and Bridgett Council Grandchildren: Jawanna, Kenyata, Lia, Mia,...

Lorice "Grannygoose" Norseweather

Lorice "Grannygoose" Norseweather

March 30, 2022

Lorice Ham Norseweather, affectionately called “GrannyGoose” by her grandchildren, was born on November 15th, 1937 to proud parents, Woodrow and Irene Ham in Douglass, Texas. Lorice loved to love on people and took great pride in being the eldest sister to Mary, Monroe, and James. In June of 1954, Lorice gave her hand and heart in marriage to David Lane...

Pingping Ouyang Hernandez

Pingping Ouyang Hernandez

March 13, 2022

Ouyang Pingping, born in Nanning, Guangxi, China. DATE OF BIRTH: September 19, 1962 FATHER: Ouyang Guang BIRTHPLACE: Luocheng County, Guangxi, China MOTHER: Hu Qionghua BIRTHPLACE: Luocheng County, Guangxi, China EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree SISTER: Ouyang Juanjuan SECOND SISTER: Ouyang Yunyun SEC0ND BROTHER-IN-LAW: Liu Xiaojian NIECE: Ouyang Liwen NEPHEW: Liu Yu NEPHEW WIFE: Liang Lingzhi NIECE: Ouyang Chunyan, Xiao Xuan, Xiao Jie...

Bishop Emery Sumberlin, Jr.

Bishop Emery Sumberlin, Jr.

February 13, 2022

Bishop Emery Sumberlin Jr. Was born April 23, 1960, to the Union of Emery Sumberlin, Sr. and Tenzie Ruth McCray. He graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1978 and later attended Texas Wesleyan and Calvary Cathedral where he earned his Associate Degree in Divinity. Bishop Emery accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1992 at Gospel Temple Christ Holy...

Florence Johnson

Florence Johnson

February 11, 2022

Mrs. Florence Jean Johnson was born November 26,1940 in Moody, Tx to Johnnie Johnson & Madie Arthur Blaylock. Florence, a natural leader, accepted Christ at an early age and also earned the prestigious title of Valedictorian for Slayton High School’s senior class of 1958. In 1959, Florence married the love of her life, Willie Lee Johnson and to this union...

Cesarea Castro Garcia

Cesarea Castro Garcia

January 29, 2022

Cesarea Castro Garcia was born on February 26, 1940, in Granjenal, Villa Juarez, S.L.P Mexico.  Cesarea gained her wings on January 29th, 2022. She precedes in death to her parents Ramon Castro and Susana Garcia. She leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved Husband Gregorio Cortina whom she was married for 67 years. They had a beautiful family of nine...

James Harrison Dennis

James Harrison Dennis

January 22, 2022

James Harrison Dennis was born on March 5. 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Juanita and James Dennis. He departed this life on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He accepted Christ at an early age. James attended Chicago Public Schools where he received his high school diploma and later attended Tennessee State University where he studied Agricultural. James was also an Army...

Makala Denefield

Makala Denefield

January 22, 2022

Makala Denefield was born March 16, 1978, to the parentage of Monte and Vernal Elliott. Makala received her High School Diploma with O.D. Wyatt High School in 1996, she then graduated from Florida A&M University in 2002, and ultimately received her Masters Degree in Business Administration. Makala married the love of her life Marlon Denefield on August 9, 2002. Together...

Larry Earl Cummings

Larry Earl Cummings

January 17, 2022

Minister Larry Earl Cummings was born February 23, 1952 in Fort Worth, Texas to John and Valerie Cummings. He attended G.W. Carver Elementary, James E Guinn Elementary and I.M. Terrell High School. He met his wife Benetha Hamilton at Dunbar High School where he worked and Benetha was attending night classes on upholstery. He united in marriage with the love...