Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Jun 28, 2020

Tyrone was born 35years ago with a learning disability, autism, cleft lip, cleft palate, and end stage renal disease. He was placed in our home as a foster child at 9 months of age. We immediately began working with him as he had corrective surgeries, as well as two kidney transplants over the next 13 years. He never gave up...

Jun 22, 2020

Jun 20, 2020

Rodney Lance Franklin Sr. was born to LeRoy and JoAnn Franklin on April 4th, 1966. He was a beautiful bouncing baby boy with bow legs - which straightened out after a few years. His Aunt Evelyn began calling him Rodney Boo and Boo was his nickname throughout the rest of his adult life. Rodney confessed to know God at an...

Jun 12, 2020

Leroy Smith, Jr., 90, of Fort Worth, TX passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, June 12, 2020. He was born, the 2nd of 6 children, on February 3, 1930 to Leroy and Maxine Smith in Fort Smith, AR. “Papa,” as he was affectionately known, was the epitome of fun, consistency, grace, love and pure joy!...

Jun 6, 2020

Clara Louise Williby Starks Moore was born on July 14, 1940 in Houston, Texas. After 1940, she moved to Fort Worth, Texas where she and the late Tommie Louis Starks Sr. married. She attended and graduated from beauty college and worked in the industrial field. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sonja Zoe Starks Jackson and her late...

Jun 5, 2020

Mr. Jessie Willis was born to Helen and Johnny Eason in Fort Worth, Texas on January 9th, 1960 and passed away on June 5th, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday June 12th, 2020 from 1pm to 6pm followed by a wake from 6pm to 7pm at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. A celebration of his life will also be held at...

Jun 4, 2020

Rev. Robbie Slaughter was born in Caldwell, Texas to Caleb and Azilee Douglas Booker. In 1935 the family moved to Fort Worth, Texas and united with the Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church in North Fort Worth. Robbie confessed Christ at an early age and experienced His presence even as a child. She was a graduate of I. M. Terrell High School...

May 26, 2020

Melinda Ann Jackson, also called “Girl” by her closest family and friends, was born on May 29, 1967 to the proud parents, John and Lee Ella Edwards, in Houston, Texas. She was introduced to Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Bartholomew in Katy. Melinda loved to love on people and took great pride in being the...

May 22, 2020

Larry Carl Bridgewater, the second child of four, was born into a loving and devoted Christian family on August 10, 1948, in Cleburne, Texas. He attended James E. Guinn Elementary School, Morningside Junior High School and I.M. Terrell Senior High School in Fort Worth, Texas. At an early age, Larry opened his heart to Christ and was baptized by Rev....

May 9, 2020

Doreon Devell King was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 17th, 1963 to Betty King and Walter Hill. He passed away May 9th, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Eric Prescott. Left to cherish his memories is his daughter, Serita Armstead; aunt, Christine Haynes and uncles, Charles Kind and Cardis King.

May 2, 2020

Zolia Session Woodard was born on February 23, 1938 in Tucker Texas, Anderson County. She departed this life, after a lengthy illness, to be with her heavenly father on May 02, 2020.

May 2, 2020

To Everything There Is A Season… Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to Be Born… Benton was born on April 28, 1931 to Moriah Luckey (Allison) in Carthage, Texas. A Time To Plant… Benton grew up and attended school in Beckville, Texas. Benton relocated to Ft. Worth in 1952 to seek employment. A Time To Plow… Benton remain gainfully employed throughout his...

May 1, 2020

Joe Cecphus Thompson, Jr. was born August 1, 1994 in Fort Worth, Texas to the parentage of Alexis Thompson and Joe Thompson, Sr. He attended Maude I. Logan Elementary School, Handley Middle School, and Fort Worth Can Academy High School. He loved basketball and dancing. Joe accepted Christ in his life was attended Harmony Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas....

Apr 30, 2020

Mr. Parker was born May 17th, 1933 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Glenn Parker and Flossie Puryear and passed away on April 30th, 2020 in Spring, Texas.

Apr 23, 2020

As a young girl, Elsa was a talented young woman who enjoyed life and took advantage of every opportunity to learn, grow and pursue her dream Elsa was a woman of many talents and after putting her corporate career on hold she was an active stay at home mom who was dedicated to being involved in her daughters lives. She...

Feb 20, 2020

Lt. Alton WilkersonVisitationWednesday February 26, 2020Noon– 5:00pmSerenity Funerals & Cremations4725 Vermont AvenueFort Worth, Tx, 76115

Feb 10, 2020

Joyce “Marie” Tyle

Jun 16, 2019

Oria Jean Allison FORT WORTH -- Oria Jean Allison passed away June 16, 2019. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2951 Evans Avenue, Rev. W.T. Glynn pastor, officiating. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: Friends may visit Mrs. Allison Friday, Noon to 8 p.m. at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. SURVIVORS: Left in God's caring...

Jun 14, 2019

Johnny Ates FORT WORTH - Johnny Ates transitioned from this life to a Life Eternal on Friday, June 14, 2019. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11 a.m. Saturday at Upper Zion Baptist Church, 2124 Danner Street, Pastor Issac Lewis Jr. officiating. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Mr. Ates as he lie in repose at Serenity Funerals and Cremations,...

Jun 7, 2019

FORT WORTH -- Clarence Wilson passed away June 7, 2019. FUNERAL: Noon, Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Wake: Friday, 7 to 8 at Serenity Funerals and Cremations. SURVIVORS: A loving and devoted wife, Celestine Wilson; other relatives and friends.