Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas and Tarrant County

Feb 17, 2026

Isaiah Howard Bowman, lovingly known as “The Duck,” went home to be with the Lord on 2/17/2026. Though his body grew tired, his spirit remained strong and full of love for his family.

Isaiah was a devoted construction worker who dedicated over 40 years of his life to drywall. He took great pride in his craft, working with his hands and...

Feb 17, 2026

After a long and tough battle with cancer,

Frank Martinez was reunited with his mother, father and brother Valentino on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He is survived by his wife Lisa, children Lisa, Misty, Madi, Tiffany, Valerie, Frank Jr., Robert and Alicia and many beloved grandchildren.

The viewing will be on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 10am-12pm at

517 N. Sylvania Ave, Fort...

Feb 10, 2026

Christopher Aaron Mitchell, lovingly known as Chris, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 51.

Born on October 10, 1974, in Fort Worth, Texas, Chris was the beloved son of Robbie Talley and Clyde Mitchell. He was raised in Fort Worth, where he built lifelong friendships and deep roots in the community he proudly called home.

Chris attended Diamond...

Feb 7, 2026

An obituary is pending at this time

Feb 6, 2026

Silvia Mears, de 84 años, falleció en paz. Nació el 23 de abril de 1941 en Santa Gertrudis, Chihuahua, México, hija de sus queridos padres, José Martínez y Aurelia Zubia.

Silvia fue una madre dedicada y fue bendecida con sus hijos: Nancy Mears, Cosme Mears, Thomas Mears y Flor Ramírez. Su familia fue el centro de su vida, y se sentía...

Feb 6, 2026

Carl Reid Baxter, 78, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at William and Lucas Funeral Chapel, 517 North Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, CASA of Tarrant County, or a charity...

Jan 31, 2026

Born March 26, 2002 in New Orleans, LA to Brittny Camese and Robert Moody, passed away January 31, 2026 in Fort Worth TX at the youthful age of 23 years old.

Robert grew up in New Orleans and also Vacherie, LA. Raised with his siblings, Jayvion Camese, 17, Mijeah House 14, Yaari House 12, and Karter Camese 8. He graduated from...

Jan 28, 2026

Amelia Perez Valdez, 72, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on the evening of January 28, 2026. She was born on November 21, 1953, in Austin, Texas, to Lucia Ramirez and Eugene Martinez Perez. Amelia remained in Texas throughout her life, where she built a strong foundation of love, family, and cherished memories.

Amelia was preceded in death by her mother,...

Jan 28, 2026

Robert L. LeSueur Jr., 75, passed away after a long and meaningful life. He was born on January 18, 1951, in Madison, North Carolina, to Savannah LeSueur and Robert LeSueur Sr.

Robert was a man of deep thought, quiet intelligence, and boundless curiosity about the world. A latent mathematician, he found joy in solving problems simply for the pleasure of it....

Jan 27, 2026

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Charles Weldon Vance Jr. age 85, passed away on January 27, 2026 in Fort Worth TX.

Charles was born on August 20th, 1940, in Madison IL to the late Charles Weldon Vance Sr. and Elsie Vance. He graduated from Madison high school and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, he...

Jan 21, 2026

Obituary is pending at this time.

Jan 19, 2026

Gail Louise Hickman, of Dallas, Texas, was born on October 4th of 1942 and passed on the 19th of January 2026 at the age of 83 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Ray Hickman.

The family will gather at her graveside on Tuesday, January 27th 2026 at 2PM at Laurel Land Cemetery 6300 S R L Thornton...

Jan 19, 2026

Richard Nombraña Longoria, 74, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 16, 1951, to Juan and Teresa Longoria, Richard grew up with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for life's joys. He dedicated 50 years to his career as a printing pressman, where his skill and reliability...

Jan 14, 2026

LaVerna Lou Vaden (1936–2026), age 89, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. Born October 2, 1936, in Lowe, Kansas, to Vern and Mildred Sanborn, she was the eldest of seven siblings. In 1960, she married Clayton Leon Vaden of Arkansas City, Kansas. Together, they raised four children: Debra (Dave) Humphreys of Fort Worth, TX; Connie Banister of Stuart, OK;...

Jan 8, 2026

Najeeb Aamir Akbar was born on November 22, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Gloria Mae Wade and James Davis Wade II. He lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering work ethic.

A hardworking and dependable man, Najeeb spent many years as a devoted employee of General Motors, where he was known for his commitment and perseverance. Beyond...

Jan 7, 2026

Rufus Ralph Gilbert, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026 at the age of 87.

Rufus was born on August 13, 1938 in Big Springs, Texas to Jesse and Clairsey (Granny) Gilbert. He lived a life defined by kindness, integrity, hard work, generosity and devotion to his faith and family.

Rufus took great pride in his...

Jan 6, 2026

Jan 3, 2026

Jason Wayne Maywald was born on January 10, 1975, and was called home by God on January 3, 2026. 

Jason was a devoted son whose life was rooted in his deep love and affection for family, both immediate and extended. Family meant everything to him, and he valued those relationships with sincerity, loyalty, and care. He shared a close bond with...

Jan 3, 2026

Barbara Ann Helm Smith, a lifelong Texan, devoted wife, mother, and pioneering figure in barrel racing, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. She was born to Bernice and George Helm on August 5, 1933, near Azle in Parker County, Texas, and grew up in Newark, Texas.

Barbara graduated at just sixteen years old as a member of the first graduating...

Nov 30, 2025

A visitation and celebration of his life will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Williams and Lucas Funeral Home chapel located at 517 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111.