Local Obituaries for Families in Arlington and Hubbard, TX
Farid Aziz Kobty
Jul 4, 2026
Farid Aziz Kobty was born on June 1, 1945, in Palestine, and passed away on July 4, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Farid grew up in Nazareth, where he learned the value of hard work from a young age. That strong work ethic carried with him throughout his life and shaped the man he became. As a young man, Farid became...
Donald Wayne Nelson
Jul 1, 2026
Donald Wayne Nelson passed peacefully in his sleep into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2026, at the age of 84.
Born on March 28, 1942, in Cottle County, Texas, Donald was the son of Harley Q. and Estel Nelson. He spent his early years in Fannin County before moving to Fort Worth to pursue new career...
Patrick "Pat" A. Probst
Jun 30, 2026
Patrick "Pat" August Probst, age 89, passed away peacefully in Arlington, Texas.
Pat was born on January 13, 1937, in Brady, Texas, to Bernice (Kirkpatrick) and Ernest Probst. He graduated from high school in 1955 and, with determination and hope for his future, traveled to Arlington in search of work. After returning home, he received a phone call from General Motors...
Wilma Jean Wankowicz
Jun 29, 2026
Wilma Jean Wankowicz, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 88. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, unconditional love, and steadfast devotion to her family that will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her.
Born on November 26, 1937, Wilma shared 63 wonderful years of marriage with the love...
Tyler Mac Cooney
Jun 29, 2026
Tyler Mac Cooney, born on November 9th 1976, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends. Though his time here was far too short, the impact he made on those who knew him will be remembered for a lifetime.
Tyler was born to Michael Ray Cooney and Victoria Susan (Vikki) Cooney. He was preceded in...
Melba Benson
Jun 28, 2026
A tribute to the life of Melba Benson will be held at 10 a.m. July 18 at the Wade Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway in Arlington, Texas.
Melba was born on April 14, 1947 to Arvel and Vera Mae Woosley. She passed from this life in the early morning hours of June 28, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
She...
Betty Helen Hawkins
Jun 28, 2026
Betty Helen Hawkins, aged 92, of Arlington, Texas, peacefully passed away on June 28, 2026. Born on December 3, 1933, in Sweetwater, Texas, Betty was the beloved daughter of Robert and Della Clark. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.
Betty was united in marriage to Horace Bertrum Hawkins Jr., who preceded her in death in...
Diane Nelsen
Jun 26, 2026
Diane Nelsen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, nurse, faithful servant of Christ, and treasured friend, passed peacefully into her Savior's arms on June 26, 2026, at the age of 89 in Arlington, Texas.
Born on January 19, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Diane was the cherished daughter of Leo and Julia Lidholm. As the daughter of a United States Marine, Diane...
Dedrick Teo Malone
Jun 25, 2026
With profound love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Dedrick Teo Malone, who was born on December 30, 1985, in Merced, California, to Sarah Malone and Dedrick Malone. Dedrick's life was marked by unwavering faith, deep devotion to his family, and a strong work ethic that inspired everyone who knew him.
Dedrick received his education at Eastern Hills High...
Julie L. Klein
Jun 24, 2026
Julie Laverne Klein, 84, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1942, in Corsicana, Texas.
Julie was raised in Corsicana by her beloved grandmother, Nealie Perkins, while her father, Richard L. Perkins, faithfully served his country as a career member of the United States Navy. The values of kindness, respect, and compassion that...
Alan Austin
Jun 20, 2026
The phrase “How Sweet It Is” will forever have a new meaning as it perfectly describes how we picture our Pops, Alan Cornell Austin, entered the gates of Heaven to meet Jesus on Saturday, June 20, 2026. A slogan for his beloved school, “How Sweet It Is” sums up the reunion between Alan and his best girl, love of his...
Mary Elois Shepard
Jun 20, 2026
Mary Elois (Lois) Shepard, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on June 7th, 1929, in Wisner, Louisiana, Lois graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1946. She married her beloved husband, William (Bill), on April 15th, 1949, and together they built a life filled with love and dedication...
Robert Charles Howington
Jun 19, 2026
Robert "Bob" Charles Howington was born on September 29, 1933, in Fort Worth, Texas. He grew up in Fort Worth and attended Arlington Heights High School, where he served as captain of the football team and graduated in 1952. He later earned a bachelor's degree from Midwestern University and a master's degree from the North Texas State University.
Bob's first coaching...
Verne Lee Hargrave
Jun 18, 2026
Verne Lee Hargrave, Jr.
Verne Lee Hargrave, Jr., was born August 1, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Verne Sr. and Jessie Hargrave and passed away at home June 18, 2026. He loved his family and friends, sports, especially baseball, traveling, and learning about a wide variety of topics, especially American history and theology. His favorite minds were C.S. Lewis, N.T....
Jerry Lee Pierson
Jun 18, 2026
Jerry Lee Pierson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and faithful servant of Christ, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 18, 2026, in Kennedale, Texas, at the age of 75.
Jerry was born on December 1, 1950, in Eldora, Iowa, to Russell Pierson and Clara Pierson Mason. Throughout his life, he exemplified kindness, integrity, faith, and...
Vink Bon Quan
Jun 16, 2026
Vink Bon Quan, 77, was called home peacefully on June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 16, 1948, in Hanoi, Vietnam, to Kinh Minh Quan and Huong Ly, Vink lived a life defined by honor, faith, courage, perseverance, and unwavering devotion to his family. He was the fifth of eleven children and learned early the...
Thelma A. Grudda
Jun 14, 2026
Born – February 15, 1929, in West Suburban Hospital, Oak Park, Illinois to Henrietta Zelda Gambrell and Emory Boyd Gambrell. When Thelma was a baby, her family moved to Westmont, Illinois, and her brother, Albert Boyd, was born 2 years later. She first attended a 2-room schoolhouse with a potbelly stove and no indoor plumbing. During first grade, her family...
Melissa Jane Darrow
Jun 12, 2026
Melissa Jane Darrow (née Hill), 70, of Arlington, Texas, passed peacefully on June 12, 2026 at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 23, 1956, Melissa was the beloved daughter of Arva Jane Stewart Hill (Jane Hill) and Alvin M. Hill Jr. She grew up immersed in the rich storytelling tradition of her mother Jane, a longtime member of the...
Ernest Otto Corella
Jun 11, 2026
Ernest Otto Corella, 91, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2026. Born on March 5, 1935, in Los Angeles, California, to Otto and Carrie Corella, Ernie lived a rich and full life that left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
A graduate of Los Angeles High School, Ernie exemplified a strong work ethic throughout his varied career....



