All Obituaries

Edgar Lee Pilkington,79, born to Edgar E. Pilkington and Mary Alma Johnson Pilkington on June 18, 1942, passed away on July 26th, 2021. He grew up in North Little Rock, Arkansas where he graduated from North Little Rock high school and was a member of the Arkansas National Guard. The day after high school graduation in 1960, he boarded a bus for Army Basic Training and launched himself into adulthood. Ed married Tena Laster Pilkington on June 29, 1962. They moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gary Robert Nelle (70) on Sunday, July 25th in Arlington, TX. Born in 1951 in Dallas, TX, Gary grew up in Grand Prairie where he graduated from Grand Prairie High School. After working over 35 years as an aircraft mechanic, Gary retired from LTV/Vought. He was an avid inventor, foodie, aspiring chemist, and entrepreneur. However, his greatest accomplishment, if you were to ask him, was his family. Gary was preceded in death by his father...

John J. Wright, 86 yrs, passed away on July 20, 2021 in Bedford, Texas.  He was born on January 1, 1935 in Scurry, Texas to John J. Wright and Bertie Pauline Smith. John J. lived most of his life in Euless, Texas.  He graduated from Euless High School in 1954.   After 35 years of employment, John retired from Bell Helicopter where he worked as a Material Bonder.  Then he transported vans across many states for his sister’s railroad...

Anthony Wayne “Smiley” Riley was born on February 9th, 1952, and passed away on July 19th, 2021, at the age of 69 years old. Smiley was born in Hillsbore, Ohio, but grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of five siblings. Anthony entered the United State Marine Corps in 1969 and after being discharged, he moved to Texas and spent the next fifty years there. Smiley was a die-hard Packer fan. He enjoyed watching the games with friends and family. He also enjoyed...

Robert Sutton was born to Sidney and Margaret Sutton in Chicago, Illinois. At Hinsdale High School he met Diane LeClair, his future wife, albeit six years later. After earning his degree in Economics at DePauw University, he joined Bristol Laboratories as a pharmaceutical salesman. Two years later, he transferred to San Diego as their youngest district manager.  Next, he was promoted to Denver as Regional Manager, his territory extended through Montana to the Texas border. He became VP...

Herbert Jay Rabinowitz, Born December 30,1944 and passed away peacefully on July 15,2021. Herb was born and raised in Fort Worth, TX. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1962. soon after he married Sandra Reid Little from 1967 to 1986, They later brought a beautiful daughter, Karen, in the world in 1970.  Herbert was a former rodeo cowboy, he loved spending time outdoors fishing, shooting guns, hunting, and a good BBQ. He loved to talk about politics over drinks,...

Rick was born in Elgin, Illinois to Willard Wayne Weese and Charlotte May Weese (Moss) Rick graduated from Crown High School in Carpentersville, Illinois in 1983. He attended Winona State University in Minnesota for 3 years, where he studied marketing. He was a member of the Army Reserves for 2 years while living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rick and his brother Mike co-owned a business, Weese Painting Services, for over 20 years in Illinois. He moved to Dallas, Texas in 2008. He worked in the...

Diane Arens, 68, passed away on Friday July 9, 2021 at home in Fort Worth, Texas.  She was born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. Diane went on to received a B.A. degree in French and an M.B.A degree, both from the University of Houston. She later earned her CPA in 1985 and worked as an accountant throughout her career. She was a very spiritual person with a lifelong interest in learning and self-discovery. Diane enjoyed nature, reading, and astrology and was a very loving...

With profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Kathleen Ann Schmitt, 76 years old on Friday July 9, 2021. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend to all whose life she touched. Kathleen Ann Sarment was born May 22, 1945 to LeRoy and LuEllen Sarment. She is survived by husband, Carl J Schmitt; children, James and his wife Jennifer Schmitt, Todd Schmitt, Anthony Schmitt and Tara Schmitt; four grandchildren, Lauren, Jimmy, Ava and Zachary; siblings,...

Charles Anthony Holder, Born May 24th, 1970 and passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2021.  Charles was born and grew up in Dallas TX. He loved to fish, and spent alot of time grilling and hanging out with his family and friends. Any one who met him knew one thing for sure, he was the most loving husband and father to his wife and 3 wonderful children. He will be missed dearly by all that knew him.  Charles was preceded in death by his mother Peggy Jean Sherwood. He is...