Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas and Tarrant County

Jan 16, 2025

Johnnie M. Walker, also known as Tuffy and JW passed away unexpectedly on January 16th, 2025 in Conroe, Texas. He tested positive for Covid on the 12th and influenza on the 15th. He had difficulty in breathing and couldn't be resuscitated after going to the ER.

Johnnie is survived by 2 daughters; Sarah Tessmar and Rachael Walker, 5 grandchildren; Ashlynn, Evah,...

Jan 13, 2025

A visitation will be held from 12 Noon to 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Alpine Funeral Home located at 2300 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111. 

Jan 10, 2025

Lorraine Hopkins was born on September 11, 1946 to the late Martha Pearl (Ford) Fortenberry and Joseph Dawson Fortenberry in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed away on January 10, 2025 also in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 78. 

Lorraine grew up and attended schools in the Arlington Heights area. She retired from Sears at Northeast Mall. She loved to...

Jan 5, 2025

Valli Jean (Farmer)Harris was born on March 11, 1934 in Emhouse, Texas to the late Georgia (Perry) Farmer and Wilburn Harney Farmer. She passed away on January 5, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 90. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Fannie Jones; brother, Johnny Farmer; daughter, Cathy Matherne; grandson, Cody Reed; and son-in-law, Raney...

Jan 1, 2025

Terry Glenn Deel was born on January 19, 1965 in Palestine, Texas to the late Alice Carolyn (Craig) and William Claud Deel. Terry passed away on January 1, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 59.

Terry was truly a sweetheart. He was loving and caring to everyone in his life. Terry always put others before himself. He would...

Dec 30, 2024

Patricia Eileen Taylor was born on April 7, 1960 in Riverside, California and she passed away on December 30, 2024 in Burleson, Texas at the age of 64. 

Patricia was a free spirit. She loved to feel the wind on her face from the back of a motorcycle. She enjoyed classic rock music, anything purple and collecting dream catchers. She was...

Dec 27, 2024

James Lindel Stotts was born on April 24, 1935 in Monette, Arkansas to the late Lottie Mildred (Turnage) Stotts and James Gordon Stotts. He passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024 at home in Burleson, Texas. 

James served his country in the United States Air Force. He had a career as an air traffic controller and was a licensed private pilot....

Dec 24, 2024

Roice Brent Eggleston was born June 3, 1947 to Arlo and Joice Eggleston in Afton, Wyoming. He died unexpectedly on December 24, 2024 as he was enjoying time with his family at Christmas Eve dinner. Brent was the 2nd of 10 children. He grew up in Ogden, Utah and graduated from Ben Lomond High School. He later attended Weber State...

Dec 22, 2024

Larry Boyd Richards, Big Daddy to his grandchildren, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his wife, on December 22, 2024 at the age of 77. His family and dearest friends will remember him in their hearts as a fun, loving, kind soul and he will be missed dearly.

Larry was born to Guy and Betty Richards on May 18,...

Dec 22, 2024

Patricia Jo Gillentine Cruz passed away on December 22, 2024 at the age of 71 in Fort Worth. She was born at a naval base hospital in Pensacola, Florida and raised in Fort Worth, Texas where her family is from. She graduated from Boswell High School. 

She was a loving and proud Grammy, mother, wife, sister, and daughter. Heaven truly gained...

Dec 22, 2024

Barbara Ann Klopner was born on June 23, 1942 in Butterfield, Missouri to the late Orvilla (McQueen) Gaige and Wrightsman Lawrence Gaige. She passed away on December 22, 2024 at home in Crowley, Texas at the age of 82. 

Barbara was a talented seamstress and worked at Sadie’s Bridal Shop in Fort Worth. She was a devoted Christian and was a...

Dec 21, 2024

Buddy Biffel, a beloved husband, son, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 21, 2024, at the age of 49. Born on January 1, 1975, in Fort Worth, Texas, Buddy's life was a testament to joy and dedication, deeply felt by those who knew him.

Buddy is survived by his cherished wife, Blanca Biffel; his devoted mother, Cathy...

Dec 14, 2024

Maria Guadalupe (Canales) Norato was born on October 9, 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Dolores Leija and Joe Canales, II. She passed away on December 14, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 62. 

Maria was a devoted homemaker, mother, and wife. She was a fun-loving soul and she loved to sing and dance. She enjoyed...

Dec 10, 2024

Gilda Sue (Daugherty) Barnes was born on July 17, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Evelyn Juanita (Vaughn) and Willie Ray Daugherty. She passed away on December 10, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 70. 

Gilda was a member of Legacy Baptist Church and she was retired from Lockheed Martin. She enjoyed sewing and she loved...

Dec 8, 2024

Services for Somchit Detsouriphonh will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Wat Lao Kimbo located at 3000 Kimbo Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76111. 

Dec 6, 2024

Tanner Wade Reasoner, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away in Haslet, Texas, on December 6, 2024, at the age of 22. 

Born on November 5, 2002, in North Richland Hills, Texas, Tanner graduated from V.R. Eaton High School and pursued his education at Tarrant County Community College. A quick-witted and insightful young man, Tanner possessed a unique blend of...

Dec 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Edith Marie Thames announce her passing. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:50 A.M., Heaven gained its greatest angel. She had 5 generations of family with her. Edith was 87 years old, an only child born on September 23, 1937, to Jack and Ruth Anderson. 

She had 3 children of her own,...

Nov 29, 2024

Nov 25, 2024

Billy J. Bunch passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at the age of 72. Billy lived in Fort Worth most of his life and graduated from Poly High (Class of '70) and attended TCJC. He enjoyed his friends and going to the Brazos for outings on weekends. He was a member of Polytechnic Baptist Church. For the past two years...

Nov 22, 2024

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 2, 2024 at Williams and Lucas Funeral Home Chapel followed by funeral service at 1:00 P.M. and then interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.