Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.
Lauren Russell
November 20, 2016
FOREST HILL -- Lauren Ashlee Russell, 17, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, due to a car accident. Celebration of life: High Noon Monday, Nov. 28, at Lake Arlington Baptist Church. Visitation: 10 a.m. Monday prior to the service. Lauren will be lying in state at Serenity Funerals and Cremations, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Lauren...
John Stevens
November 17, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Having laid up more treasures in heaven than he ever amassed on earth, John Henry Stevens went home to Heaven to receive his reward on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Visitation: You may visit him on Friday, Nov. 25, from Noon to 6 p.m. and...
Richard Medina
November 4, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Rev. Richard Medina, 60, stepped from time into eternity and into the presence of the God he loved so dearly on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Life Celebration: 11 a.m. Saturday at Beth-Eden Baptis Church, Dr. B.R. Daniels Sr., pastor. Visitation: Noon to 4 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals and Cremations followed by a wake at 7 p.m....
Blanca Vargas
November 2, 2016
FORT WORTH -- "My God, how great Thou art!" Blanca Castanon Vargas, 44, died November 2, 2016. Mass: 10: 30a Monday at Immaculate Heart Church of Mary; visitation Sunday 9a to 7p with a Rosary until 8pm at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Suvivors: Leonardo, Rodolfo, Kain, Yaquelin and Ruby Vargas
Emma Cheatam
October 29, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Emma Cheatam was called home Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors: Irene Kofi, Lorine Johnson, Odessa Fergeson, Dora Smith, Sella Love and other family.
Azainer Stricklen
October 29, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Azainer Willingham Stricklen, 79, departed this earthly home and made the transition from this life to her Heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 1405 Meadow Terrance Lane. Visitation: Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, with a wake until 8 p.m., at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Survivors:...
Ronald Mills, Sr.
October 28, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Having laid up more treasures in heaven than he ever amassed on earth, Ronald Mills Sr. went home to Heaven to receive his reward on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 2823 N. Houston Street. Ronald Mills Sr. was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Fort Worth, where he was...
Lena Cook
October 24, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Lena Cook, 59, stepped from time into eternity and into the Presence of the God she loved so dearly Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, Potters House of Dallas, Bishop T.D. Jakes, pastor. Visitation: Noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, Serenity Funerals & Cremations; wake from 7 to 8 p.m....
Cora Hawkins
October 10, 2016
Cora Mae Hawkins, 82, was called home by God on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Life celebration: 10 a.m. Friday, Samaria BC. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Survivors: Frankie Mae Robinson, Albirta Walker, Eldora Campbell, D'juana Hawkins.
John Rev. Richardson
October 8, 2016
FORT WORTH -- The Rev. John Jackson Richardson passed Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. A golden chariot with white stallions from the four comers of the earth carried a good and faithful servant through the Pearly Gates to the waiting arms of Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to spend eternity in Paradise. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at...
Mildred Harris
October 7, 2016
Mildred Ann Harrison departed earth for heaven's glory on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. Memorial Celebration: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Friendship West Baptist Church. Survivors: Sons, Marcus Harrison, Rashad Harrison; mother, Mildred L. Gordon; loving family members and dear friends.
Leon Parramore
October 3, 2016
Leon Parramore Jr. transitioned peacefully and quietly on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Christ Cathedral Church, 3201 Purington Ave., Bishop Sherman C. Gee Allen, eulogist. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: Noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Leon was born in Fort Worth on Aug. 1,...
Darrellyn Failey-Stephens
October 2, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Darrellyn Fairley-Stephens answered God's call of a good and faithful servant Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. Survivors: Loving children, Monique Mitchell, Shayla Bryant, James Bryant and Christopher Fairley; former husband, Daryl Stehpens; and a host...
Karen Harris-Ligon
September 24, 2016
FORT WORTH -- As peacefully as the sun arose, Karen Lynette Harris-Ligon, age 56, transitioned from her earthly tabernacle to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday, Oct. 1 at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Visitation: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Survivors: Loving husband, Leonard Ligon; adoring children, Ashley...
Teresa Bates
September 22, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Teresa Bates went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. Service: Private for family and friends at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. A 1978 graduate of Dunbar High School, Teresa had a fulfilling career in aerospace for over 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Horace Threats, Iv
September 10, 2016
We've shared our lives these many years, You've held my hand.......You've held my heart, so many blessing, so few tears, yet for a moment, we must part. Horace Threats, IV, age 80, died September 10, 2016 in Anchorage, Alaska, where he and his family lived for over 35 years. Mr. Threats was a graduate of Lincoln High School of Lincoln,...
Billy Solomon
September 6, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Billy Joe Solomon, 66, departed this earthly home and made the transition from this life to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday at Zion Rest M.B.C., the Rev. Rufus Huckaby, pastor. Visitation: Noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, followed by a wake until 8:30 p.m., at Serenity Funerals and Cremations....
Thomas Sands
September 2, 2016
Thomas David Sands, age 31, ascended to Heaven to be with Jesus on September 2, 2016. Services: Sunday, September 25, in Bloomington, Indiana.
Rickie Simmons
August 24, 2016
FORT WORTH -- "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."--Matthew 11:28 Rickie Lynn Simmons, 61, found rest in the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at New Breed Christian Center. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations followed...
Jeff Watson, Jr.
August 21, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Jeff Watson Jr., 89, "fought the good fight of faith and finished his course" on Sunday, August 21, 2016, just before midnight. Celebration of life: 11 a.m.Saturday at Paradise Baptist Church, 121 Paradise St. Interment: In his birthplace of Franklin, Texas, in Roberson County. Visitation: Noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals and Cremations, 4725 Vermont...
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