Obituaries

FORT WORTH-Charles Zeleny passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 96. Celebration of life: 11:30 a.m. October 4, 2019 in Walker, Iowa. Charles was born on Monday, March 5, 1923 to the late John and Alosie Jirouska Zeleny in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the US Navy. He was loving husband,...

WHITE SETTLEMENT-Billy Don Jackson passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the age of 59. Memorial service: Private Billy was born January 24, 1960 in Corpus Christie, Texas to Charles and Joyce Jackson. He retired from the Fort Worth Police Department earlier this year, after 27 years of going above and beyond protecting the city and...

ARLINGTON-Jerry Patrick Poindexter passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the age of 79. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jerry’s honor to the American Kidney Fund. Jerry was born January 2, 1940 to William Poindexter and...

FORT WORTH-Claire Lynette Cortez passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the age of 53. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2019 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday prior to the service. Claire was born Saturday, January 15, 1966 to the late Leonard Prettyweasel Jr. and Gloria...

John Edward Boyd, 74, of Fort Worth passed away in Clifton, Texas Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Good Shepherd Catholic Community, 1000 Tinker Rd., Colleyville, TX 76034. (817)421-1387 John was born February 26, 1945 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania to the late Willis and Evelyn (O’Hollywood) Boyd. He attended Monsignor Bonner Catholic...

Connie Sue Robertson Dale, 68 , Sherman, Texas went to be with her Lord Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Funeral Services: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2019 at St. Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral, 4208 Wycliff Ave., Dallas, Texas 75219. Burial: 2:00 p.m. at Saint Xenia at Nativity of Lord Jesus Christ Monastery Cemetery, Kemp, Texas 75143. Connie was born...

James “Jim” Warren Glass Sr., 89, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Texas. James was born August 10, 1930 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Paul & Mary Glass. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Patricia Lynn Fincher, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Cross City Church Euless, 1000 W. Airport Fwy., Euless. While her family mourns a great loss, the legacy of faith and love Patty imparted has forever marked us and given us renewed strength...

WATKINSVILLE, GEORGIA-Brandon Keith Averitte, 31, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2019 at Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home Interment: Brandon will be laid to rest in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Brandon was born Thursday, September 3, 1987 in Fort Worth,...

FORT WORTH-Doris M. Brooks Williams passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the age of 93. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel. Wake: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment: Doris will be laid to rest with her beloved husband,...

DUBLIN-Ronnie Dale Mobley, 68, formerly of Andrews passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Fort Worth. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Edna Hill Baptist Church, near Dublin with Pastor Jim Clifton officiating. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Life Center of Andrews or to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. Ronnie was born...

WEATHERFORD-Richard Lee Farmer passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at the age of 75. Memorial service: Private Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Lake Granbury Vintage Car Club, Granbury, Texas. Richard was born Sunday, May 28, 1944 to the late Alvin Judson and Octy Lee Munn Farmer in McAllen, Texas. He graduated from Northside High School....

BENBROOK-Gyndal R. Creel passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the age of 86. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel, 425 S. Henderson St., Fort Worth, Texas 76104 Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Gyndal’s honor to James L. West Hospice Center, 1111...

FORT WORTH-Gerry E. Eubank passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the age of 62 from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Memorial service: A private memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2019 with final interment in Itasca Cemetery, Itasca, Texas. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Concerned Citizens, 400 East Pine Street, Jacksboro, Texas 76458...

FORT WORTH-Sandra Russell Boring Handy (Sandy), 59, passed away Thursday,July 25, 2019, from respiratory failure. Gravesite service: 11 a.m. Saturday, August 17 at San Jacinto Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 14659 I-10 East Freeway Exit 780, Houston, Texas 77015 A “Celebration of Life” Reception Lunch for family and guests will follow at The Hampton Inn & Suites 713-997-8181, 10505 I-10...

FORT WORTH–Buford C. Curtis died at home Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at the age of 95. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Brown, Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the chapel. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to...

FORT WORTH-Thomas Vest passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 75. Celebration of life: 11 to 12:30 Monday, August 12, 2019 at Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home. Memorial service: A Veteran’s tribute will be at 2 p.m. at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Thomas was born Sunday, May 7, 1944, in Sundown, Texas and he...

DECATUR-Billie Maxine Shaw DeBrie passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the age of 95. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 1200 Preskitt Road, Decatur, Texas 76234 Billie was born Monday, August 20, 1923 to the late Bill and Grace Doyle in Alvarado, Texas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great...

FORT WORTH – Drew Cutter Sleeper, U.S. Air Force Lt Col (Ret) passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at the age of 89 to be with his Lord and Savior. Celebration of Life: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Ridgmar Place, 2151 Green Oaks Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76116 Graveside service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2019 at Dallas...

FORT WORTH – Billy Ray Pelt passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at the age of 71. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Friday, August, 2, 2019 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel Billy was born 1 of 5 children in Waco, Texas on Friday January 23, 1948 to the late Floyd and Retha Pelt. He and his...