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Local Obituaries for Families in Arlington and Hubbard, TX
Mary Esther Carlin
Oct 23, 2018
Our beloved Dr. Mary Esther Carlin was born on February 17, 1945 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to Edward and Esther Carlin. She knew from the age of ten that she wanted to be a physician just as much as she wanted to be a mother. It was her brother, Edward Carlin, an emergency room physician, who inspired her to be a...
Franklin Knowles Hammerschmidt
Oct 21, 2018
Franklin Knowles Hammerschmidt, 93, passed away in Arlington on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Frank was born on Friday, May 1, 1925, on a warm spring day, as his father was planting snap dragons at the family home in Lombard, Illinois, to Ernst William and Myrtle (Knowles) Hammerschmidt. Frank was raised with one sister, Martha Belle Hammerschmidt Griffin in Lombard. He...
Bertha G. Garza
Oct 18, 2018
Obedient to the voice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Bertha G. Garza passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Bertha was the daughter of the late Rafael G. Garza and Herlinda Gonzalez de Garza. Bertha Garza is also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Francisco Garza and her great grandson, Ian Nathaniel Dorough. She is...
Elizabeth "Libby" Carroll Swaim
Oct 15, 2018
Elizabeth “Libby” Carroll Swaim, 80, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. Visitation with friends and family will be on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, Tx 76013 Services for Libby will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Wade Family Funeral Home...
Mary Gonzalez Flores
Oct 13, 2018
Mary Gonzalez Flores, age 92, died October 13, 2018, in Arlington, TX where she resided with her family. Mary was married to Rudy Tovar Flores for 48 years; he preceded her in death in 2003. Mary was born in Waelder, TX but lived her childhood in Monterrey, Mexico where necessity forced her to work at a young age. Mary returned...
Gerald Dean Nelson
Oct 13, 2018
Gerald Dean Nelson passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his home in Mansfield, Texas surrounded by his wife and family. “Jerry” celebrated 90 years in April. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 23, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Interment: 1:30 p.m. Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Lane 3. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, October...
Elizabeth Josephine Ortiz
Oct 12, 2018
Elizabeth Josephine Ortiz, 71, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 in Arlington. Memorial Mass: 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 15, at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2100 N. Davis Drive, Arlington. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Survivors: Husband, Ernesto Ortiz Sr.; son, Ernest Ortiz Jr. and wife, Cynthia; daughter,...
William "Cole" Fulghum
Oct 8, 2018
William Cole Fulghum, 36, loving father, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 in Arlington. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 13, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Cole was born on June 16, 1982 in Fort Worth to William Roy Fulghum and Dawn Maria Brovet Fulghum. He enjoyed playing...
John Jay Stokes
Oct 8, 2018
John Jay Stokes, 48, passed away October 8, 2018. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the funeral home. Cremation: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Wade Family Funeral Home Crematory....
Donna Dean Stone
Oct 7, 2018
Donna Dean Stone, 93, of Atria Lake Arlington, Arlington, Texas went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2018. Memorial Service: will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Salvation Army in her name. She was born...
Jose Chavez
Oct 4, 2018
José Chávez, de 73 años, falleció el jueves 4 de octubre de 2018 en Arlington. Visitación: 6-8 p.m. Miércoles, 10 de octubre, en Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Jueves, 11 de octubre, en la funeraria. Entierro: cementerio de Parkdale, Arlington. José nació en Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, México, de Francisco Chávez y Natividad Ruiz....
James Loyd Livesay
Sep 30, 2018
ARLINGTON-James Loyd Livesay, 77, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 4, at Pantego Bible Church, 8001 Anderson Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76120. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to UTSW Transplant Fund in memory of James Livesay to engage.utsouthwestern.edu/donate-now. Jim was born April 15, 1941 in Fort Worth to...
Ruby Juanita Beard
Sep 30, 2018
Ruby Juanita Beard, 94, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Arlington. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Interment: Johnson Station Cemetery, Arlington. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 5, at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mission Arlington. Ruby was born on...
Ayesha Marie Allen
Sep 28, 2018
Ayesha Marie Allen, 36, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. Memorial Services for Ayesha will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Inspiration Park, 1136 Autumn Mist Way, Arlington, Tx 76005 (The Viridian Community). Ayesha was born in Monroe, Louisiana, on August 5, 1982, earned a Masters Degree in Sociology from the University...
Mark Allen Kirton
Sep 27, 2018
Mark Allen Kirton departed this earth on September 27, 2018 at the age of 55. He was born on March 6, 1963, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and grew up in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He finished high school in Sallisaw in 1981 and left many friends there to move to Dallas. He continued his education at North Texas State University (NTSU) and...
James "Mike" Michael Douglas
Sep 26, 2018
James Michael “Mike” Douglas, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 1, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Visitation: Visitation: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, September 30, at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests you make donations to the Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation, 07240...
Marvin Patrick Ferguson
Sep 25, 2018
Hereford Patrick (Pat) Ferguson, 79, born February 16, 1939 passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Ferguson, mother, Louise Latham Ferguson, son, Jay Patrick Ferguson, and sister, Betty Lou Ferguson Martin. He is survived by his wife, Nancy McCasland Ferguson. Children: daughter, Karen Ferguson Shadden and husband Darrel of Mineral Wells, son,...
Richard Dean Ball
Sep 23, 2018
Richard Dean Ball, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 in Arlington. Memorial Service: 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at Rush Creek Christian Church, 2401 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington with Dr. Christopher Wilson officiating. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's memory may be made to Rush Creek Christian Church and will be used to help support...
Karen Mary Annetta Ragsdill
Sep 23, 2018
Karen Mary Annetta Ragsdill (nee Blackburn) 1942-2018 It is with great sadness that the family of Karen Mary Annetta Ragsdill announce her peaceful passing in the early morning of Sunday September 23rd 2018. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Jimmie and her sons Jody and Jamie and daughters in law Holly and Kelly. She will...
Michael Anthony Birka
Sep 23, 2018
Michael Anthony Birka, 63, beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend passed away on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN in the arms of his brother, David. He was born in Dubuque, IA on July 27, 1955 to Donald and LaVonna “Bonnie” (Serna) Birka. He went to John Marshall high school, class of 1974. He joined the U.S. Navy...
