The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association has named Carol Horton, Founder and Builder, Lily Grace Homes, the 2026 "Builder of the Year" at its annual Awards and Installation Banquet on September 17th. The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association (GFWBA) annually honors outstanding homebuilders with
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Most owners assume the hard part of an exit is finding the buyer. The harder part is making sure the business – and the family behind it – survives the transition, planned or not. On September 16, The Alternative Board Fort Worth & West hosted Ms. Anne Salick, CEPA, CPFA, Senior ...
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Walter D. Dolehite, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 23 in Dallas. He was a beautiful late Christmas gift born on December 27th in Memphis, Tennessee to Marie and Julian. After living with his Grandma Lora and others for a while, Marie remarried a sailor named Walt and the f...
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Verna Mae Mason, 82, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Verna graduated from Menominee High School. She then went on to TCJC to obtain her associate degree in business management. Verna worked as a welder at Marinette Marine shipyard and became the first woman Journeyman Weld...
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Kenneth Hugh Jones, Jr., 91, passed away at his home in Fort Worth, the city where he was born, raised and spent most of his life. Born Jan. 5, 1935, Kenneth remained deeply connected to the city he loved. Kenneth attended Lily B. Clayton Elementary School, W.P. McLean Middle Sch...
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David Mata Espinoza passed away peacefully on Sept. 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the age 91. Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Rosary: 6:00 pm on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am on ...
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Crystal Rosales, 40, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. A Rosary will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 North Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth. Funeral services will take place at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, ...
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Ivy Rebecca Odom, aged 54, passed away in her home at 12:40 a.m. Monday, September 23rd, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, family member, and friend. Born Feb. 23, 1972, in Fort Worth, Ivy attended L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas where she sang in the choir and took art cla...
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Linda Kaye Board, of Fort Worth, peacefully entered eternal rest on Sept. 24, 2026, at the age of 73. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and sought to live her life according to His Word. Linda was a member of the Church of God and Christ. Linda was a proud graduate o...
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Jeannine Belew passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Jeannine was born and raised in Fort Worth, and spent most of her years there. She was the only child to Cecil and Frances Ellis, born July 26, 1933. Brought into the world in the midst of the Great Depression, she ...
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With profound sadness and eternal love, we announce the passing of Esperanza "Espie" Almirante Espiritu, age 76, of Fort Worth. She passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2026. A visitation will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 6150 Pershing A...
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Our beloved sister, Elizabeth Sandoval, 56, daughter of Preciliana, is now resting peacefully with our Familia. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Independence Chapel, 3210 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, 76107. You leave behind your brothers, Richard, Jesse...
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Fort Worth – Tommy Gene O'Neal's earthly journey came to an end, and he entered eternal life on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel ...
