Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel

Dwight David Hill, age 78, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Dwight was born in Abilene, Texas to Dave and Evolin (Morgeson) Hill. Dwight graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with both Bachelor's and Master's in Engineering. He worked as an Avionics engineer in the Aerospace Industry for 35 years. Dwight married his wife Paula in 1970. For 37 years they had a small art business selling Paula's artwork. Dwight did all the framing of the artwork and managing of the print side of the business. They sold their art work at art festivals and arts & craft shows. He was an avid bridge player and attained the level of Silver Life Master. He also...

In loving memory of Charles Stephen Beard, affectionately known as Steve, who was born on December 23, 19..."younger than you" in Corpus Christi. Steve's incredible journey on this Earth came to a close on August 5, 2023, as he passed away at home. Steve was the youngest of four brothers, born to Otis Byron Beard and Lyda Erin Clements. He grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas and later made his mark in Odessa, Texas, where he met his beloved wife, Judy Dickman. Their love blossomed, resulting in the birth of a son and a daughter. The pursuit of a bright future led Steve and his family to Fort Worth, where he established his own successful business. A man of faith, Steve dedicated his weekends...

Lucille Deeann Ruslink, age 76, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was born May 31, 1946 in Wichita Falls, TX, but grew up in Iowa Park, than later moved to Dallas, TX. Lucille was a dedicated worker for Southwestern Bell than later retired after 32 years of service. She also worked for Baylor hospital for 19 years. Lucille was a double cancer survivor who had a passion for baking, going out to eat, and occasionally enjoyed going to casinos and playing slot machines. Her true passion was spending time with family and spoiling her children and grandchildren every chance she could. She is survived by her 2 sons Thomas and Corey; 4 grandchildren; 1 great...

JoAnn Boortz, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023. There will be a service for those who would like to say goodbye to JoAnn on the 12th of January, at 11 am, at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel & Cemetery, E Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. Please go to www.shannonrosehill.com to view full obituary.

JoAnn Boortz, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023. There will be a service for those who would like to say goodbye to JoAnn on the 12th of January, at 11 am, at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel & Cemetery, E Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. Please go to www.shannonrosehill.com to view the full obituary.

Bob McCart, 89, of Mansfield, Texas went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery. Bob has a long history of serving as a Sunday School teacher, a BSF leader, and a member of the Texas Baptist Men Association. He was also a Korean War veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Nellie Jo McCart. Bob is survived by his daughters, Joni Bonner, Janet Willingham, and Jeanine Stovall, and his grandsons, Aaron Maher and James Willingham. "If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God." Romans...

Jon Wray Thompson, Sr. 90, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2022. Wray was born on April 1, 1932, in Bowie, Texas, to the late Fred Thompson & Estella (Towery) Thompson. He attended Gladewater High School and the University of Texas in Austin. After school he joined the Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the China Service Medal. Wray started at Tandy Leather in 1958 and managed stores in Grand Rapids, Toronto, Los Angeles, and San Antonio. He resigned as President of Tandy Leather in 1978 and opened The Leather Factory in 1980. In the year 2000 he oversaw the purchase of...

Those we love don't go away; They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved still missed and very dear. A memorial service for Joann will be December 14, 2022 at 12:00pm at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the Ehlers family ask that donations be made to Eastside Ministry in Joann's name.

O.B. McClure, Jr passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Arlington, TX after a month-long battle with Covid. He was a devoted husband to Marilyn for 50 years, a loving father to Jim and his wife Angela, and an adoring Papa to his granddaughters Millie and Eva. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Louise Brooks of Palo Pinto County, TX, Eddie Lu Eschberger of Miles, TX, and his brother Larry McClure of Carrollton, TX. Should you wish to give a gift in his honor, the charity nearest to his heart was the Humane Society of North Texas, in particular their programs for horses and dogs.

Gwendolyn Welsh Roberts, 84, passed away on September 21, 2021. She was born on August 22, 1937, in Fort Worth Texas. She married the love of her life, Larry Roberts, on March 31, 1961, and remained his loving wife until the end. She lived most of her life in Odessa, Texas, where she was an active member of the Sherwood Church of Christ, and played String Bass with the Midland Odessa Symphony Orchestra for over 20 years. She was also known for her caring nature and devotion to Knitted Knockers, assisting in providing soft, comfortable, knit prosthetics for Breast Cancer survivors. Gwendolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jamison and Juanita Welsh Sr.; brother Jamison Welsh Jr;...

Lyda Erin Beard, 95, of Fort Worth, passed away January 14th 2021. Lyda was born to Jack and Helen Clements, February 25, 1925, in Houston, Texas. At age 18, she joined the American Red Cross Motor Corps, driving ambulances. At 21, she graduated from the Corpus Christi School of Nursing. In 1945, she married Otis Byron Beard who was serving in the Navy. Together they raised four sons, Byron Patrick, Michael Aaron, William Duane and Charles Stephen. They were married for 50 years. Lyda was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church and an Associate of the Sisters of the Holy Nativity. She was also a member of the Guild of All Souls and the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament. She was...

Leonard A. Allen passed away at Christus Hospital in Tyler, TX. On Nov. 24, 2020 due to Covid-19 related issues at the age of 97. He was born on Sept. 4, 1923 to Amon Jefferson Allen and Ida Isabel Hickman in Hico, TX. He grew up in Ft. Worth, where he graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1941. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 where he served until 1946 on the USS Randolph as an AMMC-2C. Soon after returning from the war, he found employment with the U.S. Postal Service where he was employed for the next 30+ yrs of his life, where he met the woman he married, Peggy Jean Boyd. They married in 1947, had 4 children and remained married for 55 yrs until her death in 2002. He was an...

Marshall Lee Grisom of Fort Worth passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, of natural causes. Funeral: 10 a.m. on Friday Aug. 14th at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel and Cemetery with internment to follow. He was born May 1, 1932 in Dallas County to O.A and Roma Grisom and graduated Pleasant Grove High School in 1949. Marshall enlisted in the Army National Guard of Texas, 49th Armored Division serving 3 years until he was honorably discharged in 1954 with the rank of Sergeant E-5. He spent most of his career working in the wholesale flooring industry in both credit and branch manager positions, starting with The Stephens Company. A self-proclaimed bachelor, Marshall met his match in Maggie...

Daniel L. Johnson, 84, of Fort Worth, passed away on September 27, 2019. He was born in Bay City, TX on November 27, 1934. Dan graduated and received his Masters from Abilene Christian University. He was married to Sheila A Johnson on March 13, 1957 for 67 years. Dan worked 20 years in the United States Air Force, followed by 30 years as a Dallas Police Officer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and had a passion for the Dallas Police Explorer Program and being an active member of The King of Glory Lutheran Church for over 25 years. He was survived by his wife Sheila Johnson; Sons Lane Johnson (Traci) and Wesley Johnson (Sandra); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...