Obituaries

Janie Beth Ellis

Janie Beth Ellis

March 23, 2019

Janie Beth Ellis was born October 18th, 1957. She went to be home with our Lord on March 28th, 2019. Janie touched every soul she encountered. When she became a mother, her children came first. Due to her focus on the importance of education, after her children had grown, she returned to college and achieved her dream of becoming a...

Robert Richard Steensma

Robert Richard Steensma

March 22, 2019

Robert “Bob” Richard Steensma, 85, of Arlington passed from this life on March 22, 2019. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Blessing Funeral Home 401 Elm St. Mansfield, TX 76063. A private interment will be held at a later date. Bob was born May 30, 1933 to Doekle and Linda Rother Steensma...

Danny Owens

Danny Owens

March 21, 2019

Hullabaloo, Caneck! Caneck! Danny Owens, 71, of Mansfield, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21St, surrounded by his family. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to W.B. and Grace Owens of Carthage, Texas. Danny graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Accounting. While attending Texas A&M, Danny was a member of the Fightin’...

Mary "Char" Charmaine White

Mary "Char" Charmaine White

March 21, 2019

Mary “Char” Charmaine White, 69, passed away on March 21, 2019 in Arlington, TX. She was born on September 17, 1949 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Betty Marie Jo Floyd and Paul Lincoln Price. Char attended Central Texas College and obtained her nursing degree. She married Gilbert “Gil” Wayne White in 1972 in Gregg County, TX and they have 2...

Freddie Bess Harmon

Freddie Bess Harmon

March 20, 2019

Freddie Bess Harmon, 83, went home on March 20, 2019. She was born to Lois and Fred Sandlin of Paducah Texas on August 17, 1935. She had a great love of creating beautiful quilts and enjoyed a good book. She and her husband Gordon shared great times with friends traveling around the world. She cherished time with her children, grandchildren...

Robert Allen Gaston

Robert Allen Gaston

March 19, 2019

Robert entered his heavenly home on March 19, 2019. He died in the arms of his beloved wife of 53 years, Brenda. He fought a 6 1/2 year battle from a traumatic brain injury and never gave up or stopped fighting. His will and determination was an inspiration to all that knew him. Robert was born on September 1, 1946...

James Reynolds Maynard

James Reynolds Maynard

March 18, 2019

James “Jim” Maynard, 82 of Grand Prairie, Tx passed into heaven on Monday, March 18, 2019. Jim was born January 11, 1937 in the small town of Lavalette, WV. He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 19 where he retired from, after 20 years, in July, 1976 in Grand Prairie, TX. After his retirement, he had a long...

Cleta May Hamilton

Cleta May Hamilton

March 15, 2019

Cleta May Hamilton, 95, widow of retired Baptist minister, Rev. J.W. Hamilton, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, March 15, 2019. Cleta was born in Anson, Texas, November 17, 1923. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Hester and husband, Larry; son, Loy Gene Hamilton; grand daughters, Melissa Hamilton and Sarah Offil; grandsons, Russell Hamilton,...

Evan Judson Dorris

Evan Judson Dorris

March 15, 2019

On Friday the 15th of March, a life loved and honored by so many ended much too soon. Evan Judson Dorris, infant son of Daniel Dorris and Kalei Malczon, was born and passed. Survivors include Parents Kalei Malczon and Daniel Dorris. Maternal Grandparents Therese Carr and Marlin Malczon. Paternal Grandparents Ronnie and Frank Shea, David and Donna Dorris. Uncles David...

Joe Bailey Baker

Joe Bailey Baker

March 14, 2019

Joe Bailey Baker, 80, passed away March 14, 2019. Joe was born in Zephyr, Tex on September 10, 1938, the son of Clarence Stanley Baker and Emma Ruth Bailey Baker. He married Sonia Beth McQueary in McKinney, Texas on August 21, 1965. He is survived by his Wife, Sonia Baker; two sons, Phillip Baker and wife Laura, David Baker and...

Mollie "Ginny" Allcorn Wiginton

Mollie "Ginny" Allcorn Wiginton

March 10, 2019

Mollie “Ginny” Allcorn Wiginton, 75, of Mansfield, Texas, went to be with her Lord Sunday March 10, 2019. Mollie was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 17, 1943, the daughter of Lester Allcorn and Mollie Vera Lively Allcorn. She married Glen Bob Wiginton on October 11, 1974 in Cleburne, Texas. She was a longtime member of Country Side Baptist...

Harry Doyle Coble

Harry Doyle Coble

March 10, 2019

Harry Doyle Coble, 86, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019, surrounded by the family whom he dearly loved. Doyle was born March 16, 1932 in Mansfield, TX, to Harry and Benita Coble. On June 21, 1952 he married the love of his life, Ruby Faye Tye. Doyle and Ruby met on a blind date while Doyle...

Stanley Ray Mccarthy

Stanley Ray Mccarthy

March 9, 2019

On March 9th, 2019, Stanley Ray McCarthy, 83, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Stan was born September 7th, 1935 in Florala, Alabama to Rhetta Maxene Stanley McCarthy and Emmitt Ray McCarthy. At the young age of 13, Stan began working at the local pharmacy and soda fountain to help his now single-mother with finances. When Stan...

Frances Evelyn Dishong

Frances Evelyn Dishong

March 5, 2019

Frances Evelyn Dishong, 92, went home on March 5, 2019 in Fort Worth. Frances was born to Raymond Roscoe and Lallie Mae (Clark) Palmer on July 14, 1926 in Newark, Texas. Frances was a lover of nature. She marveled at the flowers and birds and saw the beauty her Father has blessed her with. She loved her family, her grandchildren...

Robert Gordon Chester

Robert Gordon Chester

March 5, 2019

Robert Gordon Chester, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Robert was born in Janesville, Wisconsin on March 25, 1928, the son of Floyd Clarence and Alma Wilhelmina Chester. He married Patricia V. Chester in Fort Worth on July 21, 1951. Robert was an auto mechanic. He enjoyed flying and was a member of AOPA and Quiet Birdsmen. His attention...

Evelyn Irene Elrod Pressley

Evelyn Irene Elrod Pressley

February 28, 2019

Evelyn Pressley, 93, passed away February 28, 2019 in Mansfield. Evelyn was born to George Milton and Winnie Oleta (Hallmark) Elrod in Anadarko, Oklahoma, July 31, 1925. A long time Mansfield resident, Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker and Raymond's constant fishing companion. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 59 years, Raymond Roy Pressley, daughters...

Courtney Ann Mclain

Courtney Ann Mclain

February 25, 2019

Courtney Ann McLain, 38, passed away February 25, 2019 in Arlington. Courtney was born April 28, 1980 to Linda (Lin) Stewart in Corpus Christi, Texas. Courtney is a graduate of Palestine High School, in Palestine, Texas and was a Revenue Cycle Manager for multiple companies including Children's Hospital in Dallas. Courtney is survived by her husband, Philip, mother Linda (Lin),...

Bobby Lee Marbut

Bobby Lee Marbut

February 21, 2019

Bobby Lee Marbut was born January 11, 1940 in Monett, Missouri and on February 21, 2019 he went to be with the Lord at 79. Cause of death was congestive heart failure. Bob served in the Navy and Army. Bob preferred vacationing anywhere as long it was by the ocean. Survivors: Sharon Marbut (wife) and two daughters Sherry Marbut in...

Mary Jane Bentley-Champion

Mary Jane Bentley-Champion

February 18, 2019

Mary Jane Bentley-Champion entered Heaven on February 18th. Jane was born to the late William Paul and Lillia Adcock Bentley on Aug. 1st 1932 in Texarkana. She raised two sons with her husband “Champ” William M. Champion of 38 years in Odessa, TX. She graduated from Texarkana High School. She was active in her sorority and the Women's Golf Association...

Evelyn Kubala Scaff

Evelyn Kubala Scaff

February 17, 2019

Evelyn Kubala Scaff was born in Williamson county August 17, 1927. She spent most of her childhood on a farm in Tioga, Texas, with her mother father and 9 siblings. She graduated from Pilot Point High School before moving to Dallas, where she attended business school and got a secretarial job. A coworker introduced her to Ed Scaff, recently released...

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