Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas and Tarrant County

Feb 3, 2025

Blayne Bryan Elmquist was born on August 18, 1992 in Fort Worth, Texas. He passed away on February 3, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 32.

Blayne was an amazing father, son, husband, hard worker. He enjoyed his job at Morton Industries. He loved animals and always cared for them and for people who were in need. Blayne...

Jan 31, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Billy Joe Mobly was born on December 24, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to the late Odessa Ann (Howard) Mobly and Joe Ben Mobly. He passed away on January 31, 2025 at home in North Richland Hills, Texas at the age of 84.

Billy was retired from United Fire Insurance Group. He was a passionate supporter of the Fort Worth Stock Show...

Jan 30, 2025

Marilyn Thompson Johnson was born on December 15, 1953 in Tampa, Florida to the late Margaret Juanita (Thomas) Thompson and Henry Charles Thompson. She passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Texas at the age of 71.

Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, with a deep love for her family. Her greatest joy was caring for...

Jan 28, 2025

Margaret Ann Walter (Hestes)September 29, 1946 – January 28, 2025

Margaret Ann Walter, lovingly known as Ann, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, surrounded by the family she held so dear. After a brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease, she is finally at peace.

Born on September 29, 1946, in Pecos, Texas, Ann was the beloved daughter of William G. Hestes and...

Jan 26, 2025

James “Tristan” Rust was born on August 1, 2006, in Grapevine, Texas to Moria Diane (Hilliard) Rust and James “Jamie” Scott Rust. Tristan passed away on January 26, 2025, in Lancaster, Texas at the age of 18.

Tristan was always full of life. Always being silly and making people laugh. Tristan grew up in Haltom City living with Jamie, Grammy, and...

Jan 23, 2025

Taziah Walima Kines was born on September 1, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. He passed in to the loving arms of his heavenly father on January 23, 2025 in Rowlett, Texas at the age of 4 months. 

Jan 22, 2025

Cheryl “Nichole” Summerville Cardenas, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 37. She was born October 5, 1987, in Fort Worth, where she spent her life surrounded by those she loved.  

Nichole was a proud graduate of Castleberry High School and continued her education at Tarrant County Community...

Jan 17, 2025

Garrey Charldene Dunn was born on June 6, 1936 in Hill County, Texas to the late Jeraline (Boiles) Dunn and Robert Marvin Dunn. He passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2025 in Hurst, Texas at the age of 88. 

He was born to sharecroppers and after moving away from the farm at age 8, he spent many hours fishing...

Jan 16, 2025

Emma Jane Green Miller of Rhome Texas passed away on January 16, 2025 at the age of 82.

Born in Carthage, Mississippi on July 25, 1942 to the parents, Josie Emma Carter Green and Jim Parks Green. Emma Jane was the oldest of 7 children. In 1958, she married the love of her life, James Miller. They were loving, dedicated parents...

Jan 16, 2025

Irma Ramirez Hernandez was born on May 26, 1945 in Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico. She departed us on January 16, 2025 at the age of 79 as she crossed into the Promised Land. She was saved and baptized on May 13, 2024 in Fort Worth, TX by Will Cammack.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maria del Refugio Garcia and...

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 15, 2025

Dennis Raye Smith was born on April 18, 1949 in Hannibal, Missouri to the late Catherine (Luckett) and George Smith. Dennis passed away on January 15, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 75.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cheryl Lynn (Evelan) Smith; parents, Catherine and George Smith

Dennis is survived by daughter, Raygan Janes; step...

Jan 14, 2025

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Williams and Lucas Funeral Home Chapel with Funeral Service to begin at Noon. Interment will follow at Azleland Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jan 13, 2025

Eric Paxton Maddox was born on August 28, 1958, to Dorothy Maddox and passed away on January 13, 2025. A passionate music lover, Eric especially enjoyed the sounds of Prince and R&B Funk. He was known for his great sense of humor, always ready to laugh and bring joy to those around him. His laughter could be heard above all....

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

AUSTIN STOREY PLUNKETTBorn: 27 April 1951Died: 5 January 2025

Austin was born in Fort Worth, Texas to N. R. and Pauline Plunkett. He attended Richland Elementary, Junior High and High Schools. He was captain of the Richland Rifles and even competed in the US Nationals at Camp Perry, Ohio. After high school, Austin joined the military becoming a Petty Officer in...

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...