Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Arlington and Hubbard, TX

Betty Helen Hawkins

Betty Helen Hawkins

June 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

Diane Nelsen

June 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...

Dorothy Rita Wilson

Dorothy Rita Wilson

June 25, 2026

Dorothy Rita Wilson, 95, of Dallas, Texas, peacefully departed this life on June 25, 2026. Born in Lewiston, Maine on March 22, 1931, she was the cherished daughter of Alfred and Laura St. Pierre. 

Throughout her life, Dorothy was a beacon of love, warmth, and resilience. In her early years, she embraced her passion for dance and shared that joy by...

Dedrick Teo Malone

Dedrick Teo Malone

June 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

Julie L. Klein

June 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...

Hoan Van Tran

Hoan Van Tran

June 22, 2026

Cụ Ông: TRẦN VĂN HOAN

Pháp Danh: Thiện Ngộ

Sinh ngày 31 tháng 12 năm 1935

Tại Nam Định, Việt Nam

Đã từ trần vào lúc 2 giờ sáng ngày 22 tháng 6 năm 2026

(Nhằm ngày 8 tháng 5 năm Bính Ngọ) tại Arlington, Texas, Hoa Ky HƯỞNG THỌ 92 TUỔI

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Alan Austin

Alan Austin

June 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

Mary Elois Shepard

June 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...

Bob McCown

Bob McCown

June 19, 2026

Bobbie James McCown, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. He was born on June 16, 1937, in Weatherford, Texas, to Samuel Foster McCown and Sallie Rice McCown.

Bob lived a life defined by dedication to his family, strong values, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew him. He earned a Bachelor of Arts...

Robert Charles Howington

Robert Charles Howington

June 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

Verne Lee Hargrave

June 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

Jerry Lee Pierson

June 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

Vink Bon Quan

June 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

Thelma A. Grudda

June 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

Melissa Jane Darrow

June 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

Ernest Otto Corella

June 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....

Raymond Guest Bodenhamer

Raymond Guest Bodenhamer

June 11, 2026

Raymond Guest Bodenhamer, 72, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ray was born on September 12, 1953, in Arlington, Texas, to Gwen and Dick Bodenhamer, who preceded him in death.

After graduating from Arlington High School, Ray served his country in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his military career,...

Lt. Col. Don Ray Sharp

Lt. Col. Don Ray Sharp

June 10, 2026

Don Ray (Donny) Sharp, entered the presence of His Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of June 10, 2026, following serious complications during gallbladder removal surgery. Donny was born October 5, 1947, to Dr. Terrill Sharp and DeLores Guinn Sharp in Gorman, Texas. He and his 5 siblings grew up in DeLeon, a small town with a strong...

John Wesley Ford

John Wesley Ford

June 10, 2026

John Wesley Ford, 76, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on June 10, 2026, after a long illness.

John was born on September 9, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, to John Henry Ford and Barbara Janette Ford. He grew up in Arlington, Texas, a community he proudly called home throughout much of his life.

In 1968, John joined the United States Navy and...

Amy Nicol Smith

Amy Nicol Smith

June 8, 2026

Amy Nicol Smith passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 56 years old.

A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 4400 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, Texas 76017.

Amy was born on July 3, 1969, in Irving, Texas, to Nancy...

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