Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Frieda Mansah Kudiabor

Frieda Mansah Kudiabor

February 23, 2013

Mrs. Frieda Mansah Kudiabor passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at her residence. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday, March 2, Clarence Jimerson Memorial Chapel of Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Burial: Private.

Thelma Ruth Mims Carpenter

Thelma Ruth Mims Carpenter

February 22, 2013

Mrs. Thelma Ruth Mims Carpenter, a retired food service manager for the Fort Worth school district, moved from time to eternity Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at a local care center. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday, March 2, at The Acts Church, 5401 Trentman St., Pastor Darrell Wilson officiating. Interment: Cedar Hill. You may visit Mrs. Carpenter noon to 5 p.m....

James L. Rhodes

James L. Rhodes

February 16, 2013

Mr. James L. Rhodes, 61, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Interment: private. Visitation: noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Serenity. Survivors: Wife; three children; seven siblings; and a host of others.

Charlene Shankle

Charlene Shankle

February 15, 2013

Charlene Shankle passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at a local hospital. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Lake Charles, La. Interment: Shankleville Community Cemetery in Shankleville, Texas. Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church

Cecile Lorraine Johnson

Cecile Lorraine Johnson

February 15, 2013

Mrs. Cecile Lorraine Johnson, a retired seamstress for Apartment Furnishings, departed this life Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at New Beginning Holiness Church, 1604 E. Bessie St., Pastor Joyce Smith, eulogist. Interment: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. You may visit Ms. Johnson as she lies in solemn repose noon to 8...

Gwendolyn Dunn

Gwendolyn Dunn

February 15, 2013

Gwendolyn Dunn passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at a hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla. Service: Noon Saturday, Feb. 23, at St. John Baptist Church in Foreman, Ark. Interment: Piney Grove Cemetery in Foreman. Visitation: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church

Marilynn Blakeney

Marilynn Blakeney

February 7, 2013

Marilynn Blakeney, 88, formerly of Dallas, went to Jesus, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Capstone Church, Benbrook. She was happily married to Deane Blakeney for 64 years. She was predeceased by her husband; parents, Frank and Mary Park; brother, Jimmy Park; and sister, Jane Garrard. She was so beautiful inside and out, very caring and...

Gwendolyn Marie Smith

Gwendolyn Marie Smith

February 4, 2013

Mrs. Gwendolyn Marie Smith, a clerk for Health and Human Services Commission, traded her earthly body for a glorified body on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday, Corinth Baptist Church, 2704 Ennis Ave., the Rev. Brumfield, pastor. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Gwen as she lies in sweet...

Ourr Pheobe Pointer-Smith

Ourr Pheobe Pointer-Smith

February 2, 2013

Mrs. Ourr Pheobe Pointer-Smith crossed from life to eternity on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Spoken Word Holy Tabernacle, 1035 East Annie St. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Visitation: You may visit Mrs. Smith as she rests in solemn repose from noon to 9 p.m. Friday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. The family...

Bertha Berton

Bertha Berton

January 26, 2013

Bertha Berton passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. Service: 10 a.m. Monday, Clarence Jimerson Memorial Chapel of Serenity Funeral Home. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Isabel Alvardo

Isabel Alvardo

January 21, 2013

Isabel Alvardo passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Service: Noon Friday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations, in the Clarence J. Jimerson Memorial Chapel, 4725 Vermont Ave., Fort Worth. Visitation: 9 a.m. to noon Friday, the Rev. Pearle officiating. Interment: Private.

Bobby Williams

Bobby Williams

January 19, 2013

Bobby Charles Williams heard the Master say, "Well done," Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at his home. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Arlington.

Brandy Johnson

Brandy Johnson

January 16, 2013

Brandy Sharay Johnson, 19, a Tarrant County College student, left this earth bound for glory along with her unborn son, Messiah, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at First St. John Full Gospel Baptist Church, 2401 E. Berry St., Bishop Kenneth B. Spears, gracious host, and the Rev. Eddie L. Smith, eulogist. Interment: Cedar...

Ulysses Jones, Sr.

Ulysses Jones, Sr.

January 10, 2013

Mr. Ulysses Jones Sr., 90, a retired E-Systems worker, moved from this walk of life Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at a local care center. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Mayfield Missionary Baptist Church, 2101 Amanda St., the Rev. Larry T. Hall pastor. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: You may visit Mr. Jones as he rests...

Dorothy Nell Wilson

Dorothy Nell Wilson

January 8, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy Nell Wilson, 73, a former Fort Worth ISD cafeteria worker, transitioned from earth to glory Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Strangers Rest Baptist Church, 5705 Donnelly Ave., the Rev. Michael S. Booker pastor. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. You may visit Mrs. Wilson noon to 5...

Aaron Dion Harris

Aaron Dion Harris

December 31, 2012

Mr. Aaron Dion Harris in the 24th year of life heard the Master say, 'Well done, my child,' on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 Meadowlane Terrace, the Rev. Patrick Turner, pastor. Interment: Cedar Hill. Visitation: You may visit Aaron noon to 5 p.m. Friday as...

Brenda Johnson

Brenda Johnson

December 23, 2012

Mrs. Brenda Johnson crossed from life to eternity Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, while in Atlanta, Ga. Memorial celebration: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, Serenity Funerals & Cremations Chapel. Survivors: One son; three daughters; three sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Andrew Ray Clark

Andrew Ray Clark

December 20, 2012

Mr. Andrew Ray Clark, a customer service representative for GSA, answered the Master's call on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: Noon Saturday, Dec. 29, at Great Commission Baptist Church, 7700 McCart Ave., the Rev. Douglas Brown officiating. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. You may visit Andrew from noon...

Sallye Lou James

Sallye Lou James

December 8, 2012

Mrs. Sallye Lou James, a sales associate for Haverty's Furniture, moved from earth to glory Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: 12:02 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 Meadowlane Terrace, Pastor Patrick Turner, officiating. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Ms. James noon to 5 p.m. Friday...

Lloyd Chesterfield Gardner, Jr.

Lloyd Chesterfield Gardner, Jr.

November 30, 2012

Mr. Lloyd Chesterfield Gardner Jr., a retired United States Air Force technical sergeant, took his final flight Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at a local hospital. Service: The final salute will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 Meadowlane Terrace, the Rev. Patrick Turner officiating. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with full military honors. You may...