Obituaries
Elsie Elizabeth Krause Gannaway
May 18, 2026
Elsie Elizabeth Gannaway, 90 years old, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at her home in Fort Worth with her family by her side.
Elsie was born October 12, 1935, in Spicewood, Texas to her parents Archie Dean Krause and Novella Shahan Krause at an unbelievable weight of twelve pounds, fourteen ounces. She was one of three children, which were...
Carol McCord Garland
May 17, 2026
Mary Carol McCord Garland passed away at her home on May 17, 2026. She was known as Carol to her friends and family.
Carol was born June 27, 1932 to B. L. and Theo McCord in Kerens, Texas. She grew up as an only child, but, was surrounded by a lot of love and attention from members of her father’s churches,...
Jeffrey Alan Paul
May 16, 2026
Jeffery Alan Paul, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be held at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Chapel on June 5th, 2026 at 10:30 AM with a reception following in the Drawing Room. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/thompsonsfunerals/
Jeff was born on May 26, 1962, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Ann and Everett Paul. He...
Dolores "Dee" Klawiter
May 13, 2026
Dolores “Dee” Klawiter, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, surrounded by family.
Rosary: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 3312 Dryden Road, Fort Worth.
Mass of Christian Burial: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at St Andrew Catholic Church.
Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Dolores Rita Siegert was born on January 29, 1933, to Anna and Stephen Siegert in...
Donald Dale Grantges
May 12, 2026
Donald “Don” Grantges of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on May 12, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He was 83.
Don was born on November 14, 1942, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Madison and Agnes Grantges. He grew up in Fort Worth, attended Paschal High School, and continued his education at Texas Wesleyan University.
Don served as a Lieutenant...
Jeff (aka. Hank Hankshaw) Burkett
May 9, 2026
Frank Jeffrey Burkett, age 68, of Fort Worth, Texas, died peacefully on May 9, 2026, due to complications of cancer. He was known by many friends as Hank Hankshaw, the name he used on stage as a singer, guitar player, and band leader.
Hank was born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1957, to Frank Taylor Burkett and Sue Hampton Burkett, the...
John Louis Marion
May 6, 2026
John Louis Marion, 92, former President and Chairman of Sotheby’s, renowned auctioneer, and philanthropist, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 6, 2026.
John was born in Gardiner, NY on November 27, 1933 to Louis John and Florence (Bess) Winters Marion. He attended Iona High School and Fordham University, graduating with a degree in sociology and did...
Carl Hayes King Jr.
May 4, 2026
Carl Hayes King Jr., a kind, faithful, funny, smart, man who graced this world for 97 years, died peacefully on May 4. Born on Dec. 30, 1928, in Milwaukee Wisc., to Carl and Marie King, he was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and became a Scout as soon thereafter as he could – in 1941. Through the years,...
William Mitchell Womack
May 3, 2026
William Mitchell (Billy) Womack passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, surrounded by his mother and daughter, Ally. He was born April 27, 1966, to Clyde Edward Womack and Elsa Bruegmann Louis at Harris Hospital, Fort Worth.
Billy grew up in Fort Worth, attending Atwood McDonald Elementary School, Handley Middle School, and graduating from Eastern Hills High School. He went on...
Melinda Truly Davis
May 1, 2026
Melinda Truly Davis, a beloved wife, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother, passed away on May 1, 2026, leaving behind a life beautifully lived and a family who will forever carry her love forward.
Born on February 7, 1959, to Gene and Frankie Truly, she was raised in a family rooted in love, support and connection; values she carried with her throughout...
Phillip Glen "Phil" Hampton
May 1, 2026
Phillip Glen “Phil” Hampton, age 71, passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1955, to William “Bill” Hampton and Dolores Sanderson Hampton Brucks.
Phil spent his childhood growing up in Crowley, where he attended Crowley schools from kindergarten through his graduation in 1973. He often shared stories of those early years—roaming the fields around town, going...
Leslie Irvin Hendrix Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Leslie Irvin Hendrix Jr., 76, of Crowley, TX was called to be with the Lord on April 29, 2026.
Visitation: 5:00:- 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 and Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Thompson Harveson & Cole, 4350 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76114.
Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Dallas-Fort Worth...
Sammy Don Masner
Apr 23, 2026
Sammy Don Masner, 67, of Kennedale, Texas, was called home on April 23, 2026. Sam was born in Breckenridge, Texas, to the late Dewey David Masner and Theresa Frances (Stewart) Masner.
On June 20, 1992, Sam married the love of his life, Sandra (Yates), and together they shared over 33 years of marriage. He was a devoted husband, a proud father,...
Patricia Eileen Gross Dickerson
Apr 21, 2026
Patricia Eileen Gross Dickerson passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones and fortified by the Last Sacraments and Apostolic Blessing of the Catholic Church.
Rosary: 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Thompson Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, 4350 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Worth, TX with Visitation following until 8:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 1:30...
Mary Catherine Perry
Apr 20, 2026
Mary Catherine Perry, known to all who loved her as Catherine, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 72. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, mentor, and friend whose extraordinary love shaped generations of children, families, and educators.
Catherine was born on December 17, 1953, in Dublin, Ireland, to James and Mary...
Sarah Audrey Voelker
Apr 18, 2026
Sarah Audrey Voelker passed away peacefully of cancer on April 18, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. with Remarks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Thompson Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, 4350 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76114.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 6150 Pershing...
Gerardo Valdez Amador
Apr 17, 2026
Gerardo Valdez-Amador, lovingly known to family and friends as “Lalo,” passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 38.
Lalo was born on September 5, 1987, in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Hector Valdez and Sandra Valdez-Amador. He was known for his remarkable generosity of spirit and his warm, welcoming personality that made others feel like family.
A devoted father, Lalo took...
Clayton Edward Melton
Apr 14, 2026
Clayton Edward Melton, 82, of Aledo, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 at Thompson Harveson & Cole, 4350 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76114 with Eulogies from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 20026 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church,...
Mary Margaret Chokas
Apr 13, 2026
Mary Margaret Psimaris Chokas, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at the age of 90.
Trisagion: 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 303 Cullum Drive, Euless, TX 76040.
Funeral Service: Noon on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 303 Cullum Drive, Euless,...
Thomas Chadick Harris
Apr 12, 2026
Thomas Chadick Harris, 77, passed away at home on April 12, 2026.
Viewing at 1:15 p.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church, 3550 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park, 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
Thomas Chadick “Chad” Harris was born on May...
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