Obituaries

FORT WORTH–Wendell C. White, 73, died Wednesday, April 11, at his home of 40 years in Benbrook, Texas. Memorial service: Private Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the American Cancer Society. Wendell was born November 19, 1944 in Lamesa to Willie and Sophie White. A pilot of C-7 Caribou in Vietnam, C-47s in Germany, and...

FORT WORTH–Sharon Reynolds Kennard went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, at the age of 69, on Monday evening, April 2, 2018 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Inurnment: A private ceremony will be held at a later date at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Sharon was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and lived there until 2012,...

FORT WORTH–Bill Renfro passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the age of 83. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel. Bill was born August 21, 1934 to the late Roy and Hazel Renfro in Whitt, Texas. He proudly served our country by enlisting...

FORT WORTH–Robert (Bob) Joseph Tribunella, 68, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 7, 2018 after an extended illness. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel, 425 S. Henderson St., Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Universal Hospice, 5651 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX,...

ABILENE–Lloyd James Hill, 87, left for his heavenly home Sunday, April 1, 2018. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park. Visitation: 12:30 to 1 p.m. prior to service time Wednesday. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Abilene State Supported Living Center, P.O. Box 450, Abilene, Texas 79604 Jim was born January 4, 1931...

FORT WORTH–Autumn Dawn Smith passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at the age of 35. Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Emerald Hills Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 Friday at Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home. Autumn was born April 19, 1982 to Micheal and Joy Smith in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a sports fan and especially loved...

FORT WORTH–Hubert Warren Thedford passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at the age of 56. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Brown, Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel officiated by Dr. Scott Maze. Burial: Hubert will be laid to rest at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March...

FORT WORTH–Lawrence John Harrington passed away early Monday morning March 19, 2018. Memorial service: A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials: If you wish to honor Larry’s memory, please do so with a donation to The American Cancer Society. Lawrence was born January 8, 1936 to Albert and Ruth Rhinehart Harrington in Barker, New York....

FORT WORTH–Virginia Vickers McIlheran passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the age of 79. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Saturday at All Saints Episcopal Church. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of Texas or a charity of choice. Virginia was born on January 14, 1939 and was married happily to...

FORT WORTH–Paula Myers passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the age of 92. Memorial service: Private Paula was born April 1, 1925 to the late Manuel and Clotilde Rosales in El Paso, Texas. Paula is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel A. Myers; daughter, Anna Armendarez; sister, Cecelia Rosales; sister, Gloria R. Diaz; brother, Hogan Rosales;...

FORT WORTH–Joan Henson passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the age of 83. Graveside service: 2:15 p.m. Thursday at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home. Joan was born December 1, 1934 to the late Albert and Mable Cass in Shenandoah, Iowa. She was a loving mother,...

FORT WORTH–Paul D. Kendrick Sr. passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the age of 73. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Friday at Hill Top Memorial Park in Carrollton. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home. Paul was born March 19, 1944 in Fishtrap , Kentucky to the late John and Kelsie Kendrick....

North Richland Hills–Phyllis Jean Sewall, a passionate and loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the age of 86.

Celebration of Life: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home Chapel. Phyllis will be interred at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery at a later date....

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS-Claude Kelley passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the age of 81. Celebration of life: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel, Rev. JC Kelley, Jr. officiating. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment: Claude will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

FORT WORTH-Sandra “Sandy” Jean Bailey passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at the age of 65. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel. Sandra was born November 12, 1952 to the late Cecil and Jeanne Birdwell in Lafayette, Louisiana. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be...

FORT WORTH- Michael (Mike) Dale Goldsmith lost his life to COPD on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the age of 55. Celebration of life: 12 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B Brown Memorial Chapel. He will be laid to rest in Azleland Memorial Park in Azle,Texas. Mike graduated Crowley high school in 1983. Mike...

FORT WORTH—Duane Bernard Harris passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 53. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, 3732 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76119 with Pastor Jack A. Crane and Rev. Don Harris officiating. Duane was born May 27, 1964 to Don and Gail Harris in Fort...

KELLER-Evelyn Ruth Sporman went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 77. Celebration of life: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at The Bowden, 1775 Keller Parkway, Keller, Texas 76248 Visitation: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Interment: Evelyn will...

CROWLEY–Horst “Mike” Michael Henss lost his battle with lung cancer Thursday morning, February 8th, 2018 at the young age of 59. Celebration of life: Saturday, February 24th 4pm to 8pm at Mike’s residence in Crowley, Texas. Mike was born April 13th, 1958 in Germany and moved to Texas with his Grandparents in 1965. He graduated from O.D Wyatt High School...

FORT WORTH—Fama Beth Midkiff passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the age of 84. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the funeral home. Interment: Fama will be laid to rest with her beloved husband of 51...