Obituaries
J.C. Murray
August 5, 2020
J.C. Murray, 86, passed away August 5, 2020 in Mansfield. He is preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Murray, daughter Belinda Murray and great granddaughter McKinlee Barrett. J.C. is survived by his son Timothy, daughter Kathy (husband Stan), grandchildren Amanda, Casey, Chris, Ryan and Hailey; great grandchildren Devin, Grayson. Calvin, Natalye, Weston, Renley and Silas; sister Shirley and niece...
Amado Benavidez
August 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that the Benavidez Family announce the passing of Amado Benavidez Sr., 78. Able to come home and spend his final moments with his wife, children and grandchildren, he passed peacefully in his home on the morning of August 3rd, 2020 beside the love of his life, Sharon. Amado lived a life grounded in faith, family...
Nhuan Phuoc Dang
August 1, 2020
Nhuan Dang passed away on Aug 1, 2020. Nhuan’s loved ones are composing Nhuan’s obituary, which you will be able to read here. A recording of Prayers can be seen at this link. https://video.ibm.com/recorded/127519065
Carolyn Sue Arrowood
July 29, 2020
Carolyn Sue Arrowood returned to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Born in Fairland, Oklahoma on January 3, 1935, Carolyn was a longtime resident of Lillian. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She was a skilled quilter, ceramics artist and craftswoman. Carolyn was a lover of animals, especially dogs, cats and birds, and was...
Bobby Joe Jutson
July 20, 2020
Bobby Joe Jutson, 84, passed away July 20, 2020 in Mansfield. Bobby was born to Joe Mitchell and Nelle Sydney (Taylor) Jutson on July 21, 1935. Bob graduate from UTA with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Before retiring, he worked as an accountant and auditor. Bob was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels, Habitat for Humanity as well as many...
Mark Edward Moody
July 18, 2020
Mark Edward Moody, 61, passed away peacefully July 18, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. Mark was born to Bert and Reeci Moody on November 17, 1958 in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1977. He played basketball at Dallas Baptist University and went on to graduate from Oklahoma University. Mark was baptized into his Christian faith at...
Steven Allen Teeples
July 15, 2020
Steven Allen Teeples, 72, passed away July 15, 2020 in Mansfield, Texas. Steven was born to George Marian and Janice Elizabeth (Winterode) Teeples on January 16, 1948 in Lynwood, California. Growing up in California, Steven attended Paramount High School in Paramount, California. Steven was a veteran of the United States Army, serving with the 103rd Military Police Detachment at Fort...
Exa Lee Cheatham
July 11, 2020
Exa Lee Bishop Cheatham of Alvarado, Texas, passed away Friday, July 11, 2020, in Haltom City, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Kidney Foundation at https://www.kidney.org/donation or Families for Depression Awareness at https://www.familyaware.org/support-our-work/donate-today/ She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cheatham, on August 31, 2012. Survivors: Survivors include her sons, Jeff...
Luceille W Thomas
July 11, 2020
Luceille W Thomas, 96, went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Luceille was born July 2, 1924, to Jesse and Luceille Whisenant. A devout woman of God, Luceille was always the first resident in the dining room every morning. She appreciated the better light to read her Bible. She loved her family and prayed fervently...
Raymond Edgar Redford
July 9, 2020
On Thursday, July 9, 2020, Raymond Edgar Redford, loving husband and father, passed away at age 84 in Mansfield, Texas. Ray was born on August 6, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas. Ray served 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps achieving the rank of Captain. His service included three tours of duty in Vietnam. After his service, he worked for...
Katherine Josephine Billman
July 4, 2020
Katherine Josephine Billman age 96, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was predeceased by parents Charlie Hamil and Leona Helm Hamil, husband M. A. Billman, infant son Randy Billman, and siblings Charles Ray Hamil, Mildred Hamil Bishop, and Joy Hamil Dodson. Katherine was the last surviving member of her siblings. Katherine was born on May...
Dorothy Marie Gerard
July 3, 2020
Dorothy Marie Gerard, 89, passed away on July 13, 2020 in Arlington, TX. Dorothy was born to Wayne and Dorothy (Grosefson) Clark on January 10, 1931 in Ida, Michigan. Dorothy has long been referred to as “Grandma” to all and anytime someone asked her name, she always replied as such. If you tried to call her Dorothy, she would often...
Gene Ware
July 1, 2020
Robert Eugene (Gene) Ware, age 90, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was predeceased by parents Robert Lee Ware & Unettie Pearl Hardin Ware, and siblings Hal Franklin Ware, Roy Bateman Ware, Alvin David Ware, Euretta Marie Ware Wallis, Oleta Elizabeth Ware Wilkerson, Murele Winson Ware and Clyde Worth Ware. Gene was the...
Alfonso Mario Alcas
June 25, 2020
Alfonso Mario Alcas, a retired communications specialist, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2020 at the age of 85 while traveling home to California from Peru. Alfonso is survived by his wife of 47 years, Irene Nelida, his children, Liliana, Alex, Rossana and Sylvana; his 10 grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Zachary, Julianna, Marissa, Corbin, Adam Jr, Colton, Alex and Kaia. Alfonso was...
Betty Ross Maynard
June 22, 2020
Betty Ross Maynard, 83 of Grand Prairie Texas passed through Heaven’s gate on June 22nd, 2020. Betty was born on August 17th 1936 to Luther and Louise Fite of Memphis Tn. On March 9th, 1957 she wed the love of her life, James R. Maynard and together, over the next 62 years, they raised three children; Daughters Karen and Stephania...
Mary Leis Pearce
June 22, 2020
Mary L. Pearce entered into the presence of Jesus and became reunited with her husband in eternity June 22, 2020 at the age of 82. Mary was born to Edward and Elsie Leis in Clarence, New York and was the youngest of their six children. Quiet and unassuming with an eye for detail, she graduated high school at age 17...
Laila Vanessa Leon
June 13, 2020
Laila Vanessa Leon, 41, was received into the Lord’s loving arms on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Medical City Arlington in Arlington, TX. Laila was born August 14, 1978 in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Eustorgio Leon and Carmita Valdivieso. She was a 1995 graduate of Frankin K. Lane High School and earned her Associate of Arts degree in Teaching from Tarrant...
Carlos Reuben Meza Quezada
June 11, 2020
Carlos "Ruben" Quezada, 82, passed away June 11, 2020 in Burleson. Carlos is survived by 3 children, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Live Stream of Carlos "Ruben" Quezada's service will begin at 1:00 PM on Sunday 28th 2020. Click this link to access https://video.ibm.com/channel/SCbG6n7Ep9e
Cecil Coy Hamaker
June 10, 2020
Cecil Coy Hamaker was born on October 29, 1940 and died on June 10, 2020. He was born in Warren, Arkansas, the son of Coy Nevins Hamaker and Sarah Alice Harris Hamaker. Cecil married Sylvia Chestine Howard on March 11, 1960 in Houston, Texas. He was employed by Weyerhaeuser for 40 years and retired after 22 years as production manager....
Debbie Jean Walker
June 9, 2020
Debbie Jean Walker, 63, of Rendon, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Debbie was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 7, 1956, the daughter of Gene Medlin and Bettie Mitchell Medlin and grew up in Everman, Texas. She married her true love, Duane Walker, in Arlington, Texas on August 26, 2000. Debbie loved...
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