Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Reavie Beasley

Reavie Beasley

January 22, 2016

A time to be born On March 21, 1937, a beautiful baby girl was born in East Texas, Gilmer, Texas to be exact. The proud and esteem family named the adorable baby, Reavie Ethel Elder. Revie had a favorite family member named Aunt Tootie, who reared and taught her life lessons. A time to learn As a child growing up...

Eric Manning, Jr.

Eric Manning, Jr.

January 16, 2016

"He who believes in me will live, though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." Eric Glenn Manning Jr., 26, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. P. Lowery pastor. Visitation: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations,...

Debra Garrett Davis

Debra Garrett Davis

January 13, 2016

FORT WORTH -- "Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me."--Author Unknown Debra Ann Garrett Davis, 56, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Survivors: Her husband, J.D. Davis; children, Deborah Smith (John), Ron Curley (Shawntay), Gerald...

Billy Jackson

Billy Jackson

January 13, 2016

Billy Mac Jackson, age 74, transitioned his earthly life for his Heavenly life on January 13, 2016. Services: Private at the family's request. Survivors: Son, Robert Jackson, and a host of other loving family members and dear friends.

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.