Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.
Elder Leroy Smith, Jr.
June 12, 2020
Leroy Smith, Jr., 90, of Fort Worth, TX passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, June 12, 2020. He was born, the 2nd of 6 children, on February 3, 1930 to Leroy and Maxine Smith in Fort Smith, AR. “Papa,” as he was affectionately known, was the epitome of fun, consistency, grace, love and pure joy!...
Clara Louise Williby Starks Moore
June 6, 2020
Clara Louise Williby Starks Moore was born on July 14, 1940 in Houston, Texas. After 1940, she moved to Fort Worth, Texas where she and the late Tommie Louis Starks Sr. married. She attended and graduated from beauty college and worked in the industrial field. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sonja Zoe Starks Jackson and her late...
Jesse Dale Willis
June 5, 2020
Mr. Jessie Willis was born to Helen and Johnny Eason in Fort Worth, Texas on January 9th, 1960 and passed away on June 5th, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday June 12th, 2020 from 1pm to 6pm followed by a wake from 6pm to 7pm at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. A celebration of his life will also be held at...
Rev. Robbie Slaughter
June 4, 2020
Rev. Robbie Slaughter was born in Caldwell, Texas to Caleb and Azilee Douglas Booker. In 1935 the family moved to Fort Worth, Texas and united with the Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church in North Fort Worth. Robbie confessed Christ at an early age and experienced His presence even as a child. She was a graduate of I. M. Terrell High School...
Melinda Ann Jackson Rn, Bsn
May 26, 2020
Melinda Ann Jackson, also called “Girl” by her closest family and friends, was born on May 29, 1967 to the proud parents, John and Lee Ella Edwards, in Houston, Texas. She was introduced to Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Bartholomew in Katy. Melinda loved to love on people and took great pride in being the...
Larry Carl Bridgewater
May 22, 2020
Larry Carl Bridgewater, the second child of four, was born into a loving and devoted Christian family on August 10, 1948, in Cleburne, Texas. He attended James E. Guinn Elementary School, Morningside Junior High School and I.M. Terrell Senior High School in Fort Worth, Texas. At an early age, Larry opened his heart to Christ and was baptized by Rev....
Doreon D. King
May 9, 2020
Doreon Devell King was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 17th, 1963 to Betty King and Walter Hill. He passed away May 9th, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Eric Prescott. Left to cherish his memories is his daughter, Serita Armstead; aunt, Christine Haynes and uncles, Charles Kind and Cardis King.
Zolia Marie Woodard
May 2, 2020
Zolia Session Woodard was born on February 23, 1938 in Tucker Texas, Anderson County. She departed this life, after a lengthy illness, to be with her heavenly father on May 02, 2020.
Benton Luckey
May 2, 2020
To Everything There Is A Season… Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to Be Born… Benton was born on April 28, 1931 to Moriah Luckey (Allison) in Carthage, Texas. A Time To Plant… Benton grew up and attended school in Beckville, Texas. Benton relocated to Ft. Worth in 1952 to seek employment. A Time To Plow… Benton remain gainfully employed throughout his...
Joe C. Thompson, Jr.
May 1, 2020
Joe Cecphus Thompson, Jr. was born August 1, 1994 in Fort Worth, Texas to the parentage of Alexis Thompson and Joe Thompson, Sr. He attended Maude I. Logan Elementary School, Handley Middle School, and Fort Worth Can Academy High School. He loved basketball and dancing. Joe accepted Christ in his life was attended Harmony Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas....
Robert Lewis Parker
April 30, 2020
Mr. Parker was born May 17th, 1933 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Glenn Parker and Flossie Puryear and passed away on April 30th, 2020 in Spring, Texas.
Elsa Michelle Archangel
April 23, 2020
As a young girl, Elsa was a talented young woman who enjoyed life and took advantage of every opportunity to learn, grow and pursue her dream Elsa was a woman of many talents and after putting her corporate career on hold she was an active stay at home mom who was dedicated to being involved in her daughters lives. She...
Lt. Alton Wilkerson
February 20, 2020
Lt. Alton WilkersonVisitationWednesday February 26, 2020Noon– 5:00pmSerenity Funerals & Cremations4725 Vermont AvenueFort Worth, Tx, 76115
Oria Allison
June 16, 2019
Oria Jean Allison FORT WORTH -- Oria Jean Allison passed away June 16, 2019. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2951 Evans Avenue, Rev. W.T. Glynn pastor, officiating. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: Friends may visit Mrs. Allison Friday, Noon to 8 p.m. at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. SURVIVORS: Left in God's caring...
Johnny Ates
June 14, 2019
Johnny Ates FORT WORTH - Johnny Ates transitioned from this life to a Life Eternal on Friday, June 14, 2019. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11 a.m. Saturday at Upper Zion Baptist Church, 2124 Danner Street, Pastor Issac Lewis Jr. officiating. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Mr. Ates as he lie in repose at Serenity Funerals and Cremations,...
Clarence Wilson
June 7, 2019
FORT WORTH -- Clarence Wilson passed away June 7, 2019. FUNERAL: Noon, Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Wake: Friday, 7 to 8 at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. SURVIVORS: A loving and devoted wife, Celestine Wilson; other relatives and friends.
Antonio Wilson
June 7, 2019
Antonio "Tony" Wilson FT WORTH -- Antonio Wilson transitioned from this life to a life eternal on June 7, 2019 CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Friday, 11:30 a.m. at New Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2600 East Rosedale Street. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: Friends of "Tony" may visit him as he rest at Serenity Funerals and Cremations Thursday 12-8 p.m. SURVIVORS:...
Gustavo A. Lopez-Espinoza
October 24, 2018
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2018, 12-6pm and Monday, October 29, 2018, 9am-2pm. The Mass will be held on Monday, October 29th, 2018 at 2pm-all services will be hosted at the funeral home.
Dexter L. Jones
October 21, 2018
Service of Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at 11am, St. Andrews United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26th, 2018 from 7-8pm, Interment: Monday, October 29th, 2018 at 10:30am, Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.
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