Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Billy Adams

Billy Adams

January 12, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Billy Adams, age 69, transitioned to Heaven on January 12, 2016. Life Celebration: 12 Noon, Saturday at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Survived by his children, Donna Muex (Adams) and Vickey Martin; and a host of other loving family members and dear friends.

Isaiah Woods, Jr

Isaiah Woods, Jr

January 10, 2016

FORT WORTH -- A precious one from us has gone, A voice we love is stilled, A place is vacant in our home. Isaiah Woods Jr. vacated his earthly home on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. Service: Noon Friday at Chosen Vessel Cathedral, the Rev. R.E. Young, pastor. Visitation: Noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, with wake until 8 p.m., at Serenity...

Fatuma Kunde

Fatuma Kunde

January 10, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Fatuma Kunde, 41, transitioned Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Visitation: 11 a.m. to noon. Survivors: Her husband, Buriti Kunde; brother, Jean Claude; and a host of other loving family members and dear friends.

Nedra Hardin

Nedra Hardin

January 6, 2016

"Stand in faith Even when you can't see your way, Stand in faith Even when you feel that all hope is gone, "Stand in faith Knowing that He is always there for you to lean on." Nedra Lashun Hardin, 40, stood at the door of the pearly gate of heaven on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m....

Jospeh Martinez

Jospeh Martinez

December 30, 2015

All services are private

Muriel Perry

Muriel Perry

December 29, 2015

Muriel Perry, age 82, entered the Pearly Gate of Heaven on December 22, 2015. Celebration of a life welled live: 11 O'clock, Tuesday at Greater Live Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Alexandria, LA. Survived by a daughter, Tracy Perry-Hamilton, and a host of other loving family members and dear friends.

Johnny Hilliary, Jr.

Johnny Hilliary, Jr.

December 29, 2015

Fort Worth -- Johnny B. Hillary Jr. passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. Memorial service: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Serenity Funeral & Cremations. Survivors: Wife, Kimette Hillary; son, Johnny B. Hillary III; dad, Johnny B. Hillary Sr.; sisters, Zoe A. Woods and Denise R. Young.

Joey Martinez

Joey Martinez

December 29, 2015

FORT WORTH -- Joey Michael Martinez, 49, left this life for a better life Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at The Church of Jesus Christ, 711 W. Gambrell St., Elder Jerry Morle officiating. Interment of ashes: Mount Olive Cemetery. Joey was born Jan. 17, 1966, to Elvira and Pete Martinez. He was preceded in death...

Lois Lane

Lois Lane

December 28, 2015

FORT WORTH -- Lois Evelyn Lane, age 78, received her crown on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015. Celebration hour: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Greater Mount Tabor Christian Center, the Rev. E.L. Bowman, founding pastor. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, followed by a wake from 7 to 8 p.m., at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. Survivors: Her children, Angela Williams...

Richard Dixon

Richard Dixon

December 27, 2015

Richard James Dixon Sr., 61, passed on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. Celebration: Noon Saturday at Heavenly Vision Baptist Church, the Rev. Bernard Tate, pastor. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, wake from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Survivors: A loving family.

Bobby Griffin

Bobby Griffin

December 26, 2015

When Christ shall come, with shouts of acclamations, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart? Bobby Ray Griffin Jr., 44, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015. Celebration hour: 11 a.m. Saturday, Inspiring Temple of Praise, Bishop Jordan, pastor. Visitation: 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors: Beloved mother,...

Dennis Eppars

Dennis Eppars

December 26, 2015

All services are private

Mary Lopez-Esparza

Mary Lopez-Esparza

December 15, 2015

Mary Alice Lopez-Esparza, 69, exchanged her earthly home for her heavenly home on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations.

Shaun Greene

Shaun Greene

December 15, 2015

Shaun Bernard Greene, 46, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015. Celebration hour: Noon Wednesday, Beth-Eden Baptist Church, Dr. B.R. Daniels Sr., host pastor. Survivors: Children, David McHenry, Grant Haynes, Kristan Greene, Gabrielle Greene, Gianna Greene; relatives and friends.

Billy Ivory

Billy Ivory

December 11, 2015

FORT WORTH -- "Servant of God well done, rest from thy love employ, the battle is fought, the victor is won, enter thy Master's joy. Soldier of Christ, well done!". Billy Norris Ivory, 74, marched into heaven on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. Celebration hour: 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Rising Star Church of God In Christ, Supt. E. Charles...

Destini Perkins

Destini Perkins

December 10, 2015

FORT WORTH -- Jesus said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me." Baby Destini Demetrus Perkins fell asleep in Jesus' arms on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Graveside service: Noon Thursday in Cedar Hill. Survivors: LaShawn Ball, mom; Duane Perkins, dad; a host of other family members.

Lueretta Hamilton

Lueretta Hamilton

December 6, 2015

FORT WORTH -- Lueretta Hamilton, 77, transitioned from earth to heaven on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Service: 6 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funeral Home. Visitation: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. Survivors: Melody Joy Watson; and a loving host of other family and friends.

James Craven

James Craven

December 6, 2015

Rev. James Willis Cravin was born June 18, 1956 to the parentage of Gene A. Cravin and Cleotha Cravin of Palestine, Texas. He received his formal education at Steven F. Austin High School and TSU. With the blessing of being raised in a loving, Christian home, James was baptized at an early age and was a member of Young Church...

Alton Young

Alton Young

November 30, 2015

FORT WORTH -- Alton Glenn Young, 44, entered heaven on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Celebration Hour: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Rev. W.T. Glynn, host pastor. Visitation: Noon to 7 p.m. Monday, followed by a wake until 8 p.m., at Serenity Funerals & Cremations.

Tommy Cody

Tommy Cody

November 28, 2015

FORT WORTH -- Tommy Lee Cody, 52, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. Service: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in Jimerson Chapel of Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Visitation: Noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Survivors: Sister, Carolyn Miller; and a loving host of other family and friends.