LUCAS FUNERAL HOME - HURST

Bobbie Charleen (Trimmer) Tallent was a precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away on May 19, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born on July 28, 1929 to Ollie Lucille and Leslie James Trimmer in Caddo, Oklahoma. She attended school in both Caddo and Durant, Oklahoma. After her marriage to Victor Lee Tallent in 1947, she attended Phillips University in Borger, Texas. Three sons were born to Bobbie and Vic: Jerry Lee, Ronald Glenn, and Donald Lynn. Most of their lives were spent in Bartlesville, Oklahoma where they raised their family. Bobbie was a Worthy Matron in Eastern Star, a docent at Woolaroc Museum and a...

Clyde was born on September 21, 1938 to the late Bonnie and Hershel Gassaway in Waco, Texas. Clyde passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Bedford, Texas at the age of 83 years old. A mischievous child playing jokes on neighbors and strangers alike, Clyde kept everyone on their toes with his antics. He was active in baseball from the age of ten until he graduated high school. At twelve years old he was already a baseball state champion. He graduated Navarro Jr. College in Corsicana and continued his education with a Major in Business from Baylor University with a minor in economics. He served eight years in the Army National Guard. Clyde was a member of the Waco Masonic Lodge....

Ellen Chapman "Chappie" Stout, 77, passed away April 24 in Bedford, TX. She was born in Dallas and lived in Japan and Hawaii in her early years. She attended Sunset HS and ETSU, earning bachelor's and master's degrees. She was a DISD special ed teacher for 25 years, mostly at Seagoville HS where she was honored as Teacher of the Year. Chappie's many friends knew her as a unique individual with a multitude of talents: artist, folksinger, educator, horsewoman, Trivia champ - just to name a few. She was preceded in death by parents Lt. Col. Joseph and Ellen Stout and is survived by brothers Morgan (with Barbara Haefeli) and Joe (with Connie), her nieces and nephews. Donations in her memory...

Betty Lou Miller Ohman went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 6, 2022 at Universal Hospice in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded by her family. She was two weeks shy of celebrating her 88th birthday. Betty was born April 17, 1934 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania to the late Merrill and Grace Miller. After graduating from Bellefonte High School, Betty moved to California where she met and married the love of her life Allan Bratt Ohman on May 1, 1965. The newlyweds moved to Irving, Texas the next year and had their son, Allan Bratt Ohman, Jr. Betty enjoyed being a homemaker while Allan was young. She busied herself by volunteering at both her church and the school. She eventually went back...

Barbara "Barb" Ewing Anderson 84, formerly of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and died in Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday, March 8, 2022. Barbara was born on January 21, 1938, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents Dorothy McMillian Anderson and Francis LeRoy "Dutch" Anderson. She was a member of the 1st English Lutheran Church of Punxsutawney and a graduate of 1955 graduate of Punxsutawney High School. Upon graduating high school, she became a Dental Assistant. She began her career as a Stewardess with Northeast Airlines on May 4, 1961. She was based in New York City. On August 1, 1972 Delta Airlines merged with Northeast Airlines. At this time, she...

William Edward May Jr. passed away December 2,2021 at his home in Colleyville, Texas after suffering from many health issues related to the exposure of Agent Orange while serving in the military in Viet Nam. Bill was born July 26, 1948 to the late William May Sr. and Jean Gebhardt May of Fort Atkinson, WI. He married Gloria Gruennert in July 1971 in Fort Atkinson, WI and they have one daughter, Abigail Novara (Michael), Birmingham, MI and three wonderful grandchildren: Ava Christina, Juliana Sofia, and Dominic Michael Anthony. Bill is survived by siblings Mary Mikalson (Danny Fairman), Waterloo, WI; Martha Kutz (Gerald), Bradenton FL; Sarah Orendorff (William), Bradenton FL; Jennifer...

Saralynn Dudney Beasley passed away on November 26, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas due to complications from COVID. She was born on June 12, 1932 in Magnolia, Arkansas to Ralph and Sarah Dudney. Saralynn was a Magnolia High School grad in 1950, attended Southern State College and married her sweetheart, William M. 'Bill' Beasley, Jr. on June 3, 1951. She followed Bill's Oil & Gas career, living in Arkansas, Montana, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alaska before 4 years in Shreveport. She was an artist and master homemaker, creating warm, inviting homes with delicious meals and establishing many long-lasting friendships everywhere they lived. She and Bill were active in local churches and helped...

Billy J Weir (Bill) passed from this life into eternal life on Monday, November 8, 2021 in Hurst, TX. He was a longtime resident in Midland before relocating to Hurst. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patsy Weir; mother, Mary Frank Slaughter; father, JE Weir; brother, John Frank Weir and sister, Mary Anne Roper. He is survived by his 3 children, Jaye Lynn Turnbow and husband Rodney, Steve Weir and Ron Cotton, Terry Weir and wife Linda. Bill (Pop) had 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Pop deeply loved Christ and dearly loved his family. He was an awesome prayer warrior for them and spending time with family brought him great joy. He showed his love for each one, not so...

Pat joined "Hon", her beloved husband Frank, in heaven on November 2, 2021, at the age of 90. She was a devoted wife, nurse, mother of four, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who exuded faith and kindness. She helped others in every aspect of her life and did so with a pious and joyous heart. She was born on February 28, 1931, in Rome, New York, to James Joseph Sheridan II and Mary Ursula Murray Sheridan and was raised in Amsterdam, New York. After meeting on a blind date, she married the love of her life, Frank Adam Luba, Jr., on January 23,1954. They remained steadfastly and faithfully by each other's side for 67 years. Pat became a mother in 1954 and raising her four children was one of...

Jequeta Arter Keithley of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 78. Jequeta was born on August 27,1943, in Ada, Oklahoma, to the late Clarence and Louise Arter. Jequeta was a member of the United Methodist Church and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and jigsaw puzzles. She loved and cared for her family deeply. She is survived by her children, Tammy Klepac and husband, Gary, of North Richland Hills, Texas, and Amy Turner and husband, Brent, of Colleyville, Texas; three grandchildren, Timothy Turner and wife, Melody, Jacob Turner and wife, Alyssa, and Grace Turner; three great-grandchildren and a brother, Rodger Arter and wife, Joyce, of...

Marla Gwen (Moore) Martin, 62 of Hurst, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2021. Gwen was born March 9, 1959 and spent her childhood in Shelby, North Carolina, just close enough to the Carolina beaches to grow an unending love for sand and waves. In high school, Gwen moved with her family to Wichita Falls, Texas and she graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1977. Upon graduation, Gwen attended Midwestern State University and pledged Gamma Phi Beta, where she met Charlie Martin during her freshman year. It was love at first sight, and the two were engaged within months. Gwen graduated from Midwestern with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 1981 and she and Charlie were married the same...

Estelle Frances Wenzel Manthei, of Waco, passed away on August 8, 2021 at her daughter's home. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11:00AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church Waco, followed by internment at Waco Memorial Park. She was born in Hamilton, Texas, on March 15, 1928. In 1948, she married Monroe Amandus Wenzel, Sr., of Aleman, Texas, and together they raised three children. After his passing, she married Charlie Gus Manthei in 1988. Estelle worked for Dr. James A. Vick a as a pediatric dental assistant until her retirement in 1988. After retiring, Estelle eventually found part-time work selling concessions at Baylor University football and basketball games. Estelle...

Henry Victor Barbetti II, Hank, died peacefully at age 78 on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Grapevine, Texas. Hank was born January 1, 1943 in the Bronx, New York, the oldest son to parents Ethel Mary and Henry. He left New York at age 17 to enlist in the United States Air Force, spending his tour of duty in Japan, where he rode his motorcycle through tiny streets and learned Japanese. After his military service, he was a security guard in Las Vegas and then worked on an offshore oil rig in Louisiana. He then worked for the Rock Island Line for 14 years. A savvy entrepreneur, Hank dealt jewelry for Lone Star Casting in the 1980's and in the following decades invested in rental properties in...

Karen Elaine Howell passed away on Friday, July 16, at Medical City North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills, Texas, following a brief illness. She was born on September 26, 1961, in Celina, Ohio to Rose Agnes (Neal) Howell and Floyd Thomas Howell. She was a 1979 Graduate of Jay County High School in Portland, Indiana, and a graduate of International Business College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She worked as a paralegal and executive assistant at various firms in the Fort Worth, Texas, area. She is survived by her son, Justin S. Rarick of Hurst, Texas; daughter-in-law, Amber Staine of Hurst, Texas; parents, Floyd and Agnes Howell of Pennville, Indiana; brother, Keith Howell and wife,...

Frank Adam Luba, Jr., a loving husband and father of four, passed away on July 12, 2021, at the age of 92. His stories and jokes could light up a room, and we will forever remember his kind heart and sharp wit. Frank was born on September 4, 1928 in Amsterdam, New York to Frank Adam Luba, Sr. and Valentina Kosiba Luba. He studied chemistry at Siena College in New York, and then bravely served two years as a U.S. Army medic during the Korean War. Frank married the love of his life, Mary Ursula (Pat) Sheridan Luba, on January 23, 1954, and started a family the same year. Frank's career began with IBM as a chemist in New York, and continued with a family move to Lexington, Kentucky when a...

Larry Paul Rexroat, 75 of Frisco beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was born on October 23, 1945 in Gordon, Palo Pinto County, Texas to the late Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" (Clepper) and Paul Leonard Rexroat. While Larry was attending Texas A&M University, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1967. During the Vietnam War, he was a sergeant in the transportation unit in Pleiku he was also awarded a Purple Heart. After his return, he graduated from Tarleton State University with his Bachelors and then later his Masters Degree. He began his career with governmental agencies, first with the EPA and then retired from the General Services...

Tommy Joe Walker was born on May 31, 1930 in Center, Shelby County, Texas to the late Thelma Lansford Walker and Odis Burin Walker. He passed away on May 14, 2021 at home in Bedford, Texas. Tommy retired from Liquid Carbonics after more than 30 years of employment and leadership. He loved to travel with his wife, Vaneta. Together they enjoyed riding motorcycles and water skiing. A big part of Tommy and Vaneta's lives for 35 years was their loyalty to football and their beloved Dallas Cowboys. They were diehard fans as they were season ticket holders for over 30 years. They had many good memories taking many family members and friends to watch the games. He loved his family dearly and will...

Coles, Antoinette "Tosh" Lepak, went home to the Father on April 26, 2021. Born June 24, 1932, in Auburn N.Y., Tosh was the youngest of nine children born to Joseph and Mary Molson Lepak. Tosh earned her nursing degree from Auburn Memorial Hospital Nursing School and worked at Memorial Hospital for Cancer in New York City before marrying the love of her life, Gerald (Jerry) Coles on October 14, 1954. As a Registered Nurse practicing for over 40 years in New York, Texas, and Arkansas, Tosh touched many lives. She and Jerry "retired" near Pinnacle Mountain, AR where they ran their antique business and devoted much of their time to service at Christ the King Catholic Church. She was preceded in...

Joseph Patrick Tillotson passed away due to prostate cancer on April 22, 2021 at his home in Southlake Texas, surrounded by his family at the age of 53. Joe turned the months he was initially given to live into years when first diagnosed, allowing him extra time to spend with his family and live life in every way to its fullest. Joe was born in Houston, Texas on June 11, 1967, the fourth of five sons to John and Sylvia Tillotson. Joe was proud of his Texas heritage. He was a 7th generation Texan, descended from the Texas statesman Jose Antonio Navarro, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution. Joe spent his early boyhood years in El Paso, Texas before...

Reverend C.A. Mangham, 97, of Cranfills Gap, Texas, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born in Dalby Springs, Texas on September 21, 1923 to the late Margaret Sarah (Chamness) Mangham and Cleveland Adlai Mangham, Sr. Rev. Mangham was a patriot and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving during World War II. He was a minister for United Methodist Church and served at 18 different United Methodist Church locations. Rev. Mangham was part of the United Methodist Church Conference in Texas for over 30 years. He also served for the Ecumenical Church for 10 years. He had a passion for quail hunting, fishing, and loved the mountains of Colorado and Red River, New Mexico. He is...

Early Monday Morning, February 15, 2021 Billie Sue Smith, loving wife, mother, Grandmother, and great grandmother went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 83. She was born on November 6, 1937 in Center, Texas to Reece and Addie Wilburn. Billie Sue was one of nine children. Billie Sue met her husband to be Delmar Smith in late 1957 where she worked at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Fort Worth, Texas and fell in love. Their love story of 63 years produced four children Pamela Sue, Dale Lee, David Wesley and Barry Wayne. She was saved and baptized at the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth Texas in 1956. After her marriage to Delmar, they became members of McKibben Street Baptist...