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...

Frances "Vaneta" Walker was born on July 29, 1931 in Center, Shelby County, Texas to the late Ivadell (McSwain) Rudd and Frances M. Rudd. She passed away on January 28, 2021 in Bedford, Texas. Vaneta retired from Allstate Insurance after 31 years. She loved to travel with her husband, Tommy. Together they enjoyed riding motorcycles and water skiing. A big part of Vaneta and Tommy's lives for 35 years was their loyalty to football and her beloved Dallas Cowboys. She was a diehard fan 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. She was lovingly known as the "Pie Lady". She truly delighted in...

Marie left this world and entered the Kingdom of her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family on January 8, 2021 in Dallas, TX. She was born to Paul Edward Hemond and Lois Elizabeth Hemond (Page) on October 6, 1955 in St. Johnsbury, VT. As a child Marie devoted her time to her horse, her cocker spaniel, and visiting her many neighbors; bringing joy and smiles. As a young woman, Marie enlisted in the U.S. Navy where she served her country for two years with pride and honor. After her service, Marie embarked on possibly her favorite adventure, motherhood. She traveled across the United States and Europe, learning about new cultures and new ways to cook which was one of her passions. After...

Billy Luke Bell was born December 29, 1941 in Stephenville, TX. He died at home in Stephenville on December 17 at the age of 78. He grew up in Stephenville and graduated from Tarleton State University. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was a member of Shady Oaks Baptist Church in Hurst. Billy worked as a computer programmer, and later retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Billy married Linda Davis in 1962 and had two children: Jim and Kelly. Billy and Linda were married for 47 years until her passing. In 2010, Billy married JoAnne Akridge. Together they shared a love for animals and had chickens, dogs,...

Jean Marie Rinkes, 79 passed away on Mon., Dec. 14, 2020 peacefully at her home in Bedford, Texas. Jean was born on Dec 31, 1940 in Maynard, Ohio to Walter and Bertha Chuckery. She graduated from St. Clairsville High School where she met the love of her life, Charles K. Rinkes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bertha Chuckery; brothers-in-law, Joseph Pruneski and Eugene Mendyka. She is survived by her husband of 61 wonderful years, Charles K. Rinkes; son, Charles A. Rinkes (Teresa); son, Gary Rinkes; daughter Lori Sarmiento (Kendrick); grandchildren, Craig Rinkes (Bizz), Curtis Rinkes (Andrea), Grant Sarmiento and Brooklyn Sarmiento; great granddaughter Ryanne Rinkes;...

Willard Gene Alexander was born on July 3, 1936, in Laneville, Texas, to the late Carnes Dee Alexander and Ida Lorene (Hunt) Alexander. He passed away on November 18, 2020, in Bedford, Texas. Willard served our country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruby Carolyn (Jowell) Alexander; sisters, Hazel and Patsy; and brothers, Billy and Wilbur. He is survived by his son, Craig Alexander and wife, Carmen of Colleyville, TX; daughter, LeeAnn Mott and husband, Larry of Richardson, Texas; grandchildren, Cuinn Alexander, Cade Alexander, Caroline Mott, and Olivia Mott; sister, Doris Johns and husband Gordon of Roanoke, TX; brother, Mack Alexander and wife,...

Jo Reita Adams was born on August 28, 1937 in Waco, Texas to the late Henry Bertran Wakefield and Virgie Beatrice (Mills) Wakefield. She passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020. She was a 1955 graduate of Waco High School and attended Baylor University. Jo was a member of Cross City Church in Euless where she was an outreach leader in her Connection Class. Mrs. Adams really enjoyed spending her time with her family and volunteering. She volunteered with such organizations as Cook's Children Cancer Camp, Six Stones Missions, and MidCities Crisis Pregnancy Center. She also loved to chaperone for the Miss Texas Pageant and was on the Baylor Spring Fling Committee. She was preceded in death...

Kathryn Margaret "Kay" Simpson, 92, of Southlake, Texas, formerly of Galien, Michigan and Hernando, Florida, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. Kay was born on April 3, 1928 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Margaret (Bilek) Antonucci. On November 9, 1946, Kay married "the love of her life" Wayne Arthur Simpson. They shared 58 years of marriage until his death on March 17, 2005. Kay was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, son Terry (Simpson), granddaughter Janece (Wilson) and brother John (Antonucci). Kay is survived by a daughter Sharon (Dick) Freehling of Southlake, TX, grandchildren Ross (Sophia) Freehling of The Colony, TX, Kali Freehling of Austin, TX, Christopher (Corissa)...

LONGVIEW: Rosalee Nell Bock Morris, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 4, 2020 in Grapevine, Texas. She was 85. Rosalee and her husband, Jearl Morris, had lived in Longview 47 years prior to moving to Fort Worth to be closer to family. They were faithful members of Calvary Baptist Church and Moberly Baptist Church in Longview and Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. Born on April 2, 1935 at home in El Dorado, Arkansas to Robert Bock and Gertie May Bock, Rosalee spent her early years on the Bock Dairy Farm in El Dorado. She began adulthood as a secretary in a CPA firm, then went on to be the first in her family to attend...

Paul David Keithley, of North Richland Hills, passed away August 12, 2020. He was born December 15, 1937, to William Jasper Keithley and Rachel Irene (Taylor) Keithley in Ada, Oklahoma.Paul enlisted in the United States National Guard in 1955 and proudly served his country for eight years while attending East Central State University in Ada.After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, Paul began his teaching career in Henderson, Nevada. Coming home to Ada for visits Paul met and fell in love with Jequeta Arter. Paul and Jequeta were married July 24, 1964, and moved to Amarillo, Texas to begin their lives together. Paul continued his education at West Texas A&M University...

Walter Charles Brauer passed away peacefully at his son's home on August 11, 2020. (NOT COVID). Walter was born in Belleville, IL on 3/1/31 (easy password to remember). He served in the US Navy and fought in the Korean War (Ok-conflict). After the war he put himself through college and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. In 1956 he married the love of his life, Marilyn Wiegers, best wife and mom in the whole world. They had 55 wonderful years together. They lived 10 years in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where they began to raise 4 wonderful kids (maybe some bias). They moved to the Chicago area in 1973 where Walt began a career with Motorola. In 1976 they asked him to move to North...

Fred Jarrell Bolton, 80, of Hurst, Texas, a loving husband, dad and exceptionally devoted grandfather, died Monday, July 27, 2020. Funeral will be held at Blue Bonnet Hills Memorial Park., on Monday August 3, 2020. Fred Jarrell Bolton was born August 18, 1939 in Norman, Oklahoma. Jarrell was a graduate of Midland High School in Midland Texas. Jarrell also attended the University of Oklahoma where he played for the Oklahoma Sooners football team (1956-1957). He was preceded in death by his first wife Ranelle Rhodes Bolton. Survivors: wife, Edith (Nell) Richards Bolton, his son Jarrell Rhodes Bolton, daughter Janelle Bolton Cates, grandson Matthew David Rogers and wife Breanna Bober Rogers,...

Olin Welborn Gibbins, "Pappy" age 91, of Fort Worth, TX passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Olin was born on September 1, 1928 in Arlington, TX to the late Robert Webb Gibbins, Sr. and Viola (Hurst) Gibbins. He was the maternal great grandson of the late William L. Hurst the founder of Hurst, Texas and the paternal grandson of former Tarrant County Commissioner, the late Olin W. Gibbins (1882-1919). His descendants were a pioneer family who settled in Fort Belknap and came to Tarrant County (Arlington) in the late 1850's. Olin was a champion sprint car racer and held championships at the Devil's Bowl, Lawton Speedway in Oklahoma and San Antonio, Texas. Olin was...

Sally Faye Caplinger, age 77, of Mansfield, Texas passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020. She was born on January 10, 1943 in Texarkana, Texas to the late Mary F. (Hall) Day and Horace A. Day. She was a former member of St. James Episcopal Church in Texarkana. She was a former Miss Texarkana contestant in the early 60's and had the opportunity to perform as a talented pianist. Sally had a Masters Degree in Mathematics and was a devoted school teacher. She taught AP Calculus at L.D. Bell High School for 30 years, 29 of those years in the same classroom. Sally was an avid golfer and she and her husband, Jerry were current members of Walnut Creek Country Club in Mansfield. She also loved...

Janet Haenel Johnston went to be with her Savior on May 27,2020 after a long struggle with Alzheimers. She was 90 years old. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was a graduate of North Syracuse High School and Syracuse University. Her career was spent teaching Home Economics in the Liverpool schools, with a short stint at Perry Hall High School, Maryland. A member of North Syracuse Baptist Church for 70 years, Janet served in many capacities, and made many wonderful, lifelong friends. In her retirement she spent countless happy hours in her garden, traveling the world, creating beautiful projects with the Embroiders Guild, and cherishing her family. She is predeceased by her parents Darwin and...

Erwin Muenzberg NORTH RICHLAND HILLS --Erwin Muenzberg ,85, passed away January 15, 2020. SERVICE: 11 a.m., Sat., Jan.25, Lucas Funeral Home Hurst TX

Mary Helen Crenshaw passed away on December 27, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas with her family by her side. She was 61 years old. Helen was born in Big Spring, TX January 23, 1958 raised in Odessa, Texas where she graduated from Ector High School. She migrated to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1988 with her three sons. Helen was diagnosed in 2010 with ovarian cancer and was an active advocate for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition in the DFW area. She was employed by the United States government just shy of 20 years and had a passion for music, plants, flowers and watching her grandchildren play sports. Helen is preceded in death by her father Manuel Hernandez and brother Ernest Hernandez....

Alton Carroll Rye, 76, died on December 6, 2019, at his home in Bedford, TX. Born on October 30, 1943 in Pope County, Arkansas, to Reverend AC and Vesta Massey Rye, he was preceded in death by his parents and two older brothers, Donald and Glen Rye. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Anne Williams, his son Hays (Chave), his daughter, Melissa (Jeff Timlin) and five grandchildren: Hayden and Molly Cate Rye, Megan, Matt, and Ali Timlin. Also surviving are his sister, Wanda Perry of Little Rock, and his brother, Charles Rye of Fayetteville, along with a loving, extended family. A graduate of Arkansas Tech University, Rye enlisted in the US Army in 1966, graduated from OCS and taught at...

Helen Lightbody passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday morning, November 19, 2019, at the age of 95 years old. Helen Mae Solomon was born on May 29, 1924 to John and Antoinette Solomon, and grew up on their family dairy farm in Pennsylvania. After graduation from High School, where she was a cheerleader, Helen utilized her secretarial skills by working for the Sherriff's Department. Helen moved to Los Angeles after World War II, and worked for the CAA (Civil Aeronautics Administration, predecessor to the FAA), where she met and later married Lt Commander Laurance Nottingham Lightbody, a WWII veteran naval aviator. They had a daughter and a son, and relocated to Euless, Texas, in 1963....

Imogene Francis Payne was born January 13, 1926 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to the late Kate and Clovis Stephenson. She passed away peacefully on November 6, 2019 at home in Hurst, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her children Dallas Tatom & Wanda Gomez, and by her sister Barbara Brewer. Imogene is survived by her Grandchildren: Keith Gomez, Tammi Birch and husband Bryan; Great-grandchildren: Micheal Wright and wife Ashley, Jason Wright and wife Stephanie, Amanda Gomez and wife Katie Reed, Samantha Banks and husband Keith, Jacob Birch, Calissa Birch, and Cadi Birch; as well as 15 great-great grandchildren and her brother T. Weldon Stephenson. A visitation will be held...

Larry Milton Rau passed away on Saturday, October 26th, in Fort Worth, Texas. Larry and his wife Grace served with Wycliffe Bible Translators for 39 years in Peru, Columbia, Calgary, Miami, and Dallas. Larry is preceded in death by parents Jacob and Hilda Rau; and sister Sharon Rau. Larry is survived by his wife Grace, daughter Cheryl Stanley; granddaughter Katharine; daughter Cindy F. Rau, and son Jeff Rau and wife Carra, and grandson Eric; brother Ralph Rau and wife Shirley, and brother Glen Rau and wife Linda. Larry will be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 8th, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst, Texas.