Obituaries

Jerri Means

Jerri Means

Apr 9, 2018

BURLESON- Jerri, born October 10, 1930, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Harris Methodist Hospital due to a massive stroke. FUNERAL: Friday the 13th, 11am-12pm at Retta Baptist Church, Burleson. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday the 16th, 9:15am at The National Cemetery, Dallas. Jerri was a member of Retta Baptist Church for 36 years and called Grandmother by most young adults,...

Clinton Howard Davis

Clinton Howard Davis

Apr 8, 2018

Clinton Howard Davis, Sr. passed to his heavenly home on April 8, 2018. Hes was born to James and Gordie Davis on October 30, 1984 in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Venus High School where he met his future wife, Stephanie. They were high school sweethearts and shared sixteen years together. They have three children, Kelsi, Kylie and Clint Jr....

Jean Linsicombe

Jean Linsicombe

Apr 5, 2018

Jean Linsicombe, 87, loving wife, mother, lover of animals and all living things, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Mansfield, Texas. Jean was born in Wilson, Oklahoma on November 27, 1930, the daughter of Carl Holliman and Ethel Mae Burris Holliman and was a graduate of Zaneis High School. Jean was a homemaker and loved bowling and meeting friends....

Robert D. Rexroat

Robert D. Rexroat

Apr 5, 2018

Robert Darrel Rexroat, 78 passed away April 5, 2018 in Mansfield, after a long courageous battle with prostate cancer. Robert, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was an army veteran, former reserve police officer, staunch democrat and aerospace engineer. Anyone who knew Robert understood his love for family, music and guitars. Robert is survived by his best friend and wife of...

Ned Foster

Ned Foster

Mar 27, 2018

Ned Foster passed away in Mansfield on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 surrounded by loving family and friends. Ned was born in 1935 in Dallas County, west of Cedar Hill, to Albert and Lois Foster. He graduated from Mansfield High School in 1953. After high school he joined the US Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne Division, where he was a...

Joann Murray

Joann Murray

Mar 20, 2018

JoAnn Murray passed away March 20, 2018. Service: 10 a.m., Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Interment: Bangs Cemetery, Bangs, Texas. JoAnn was preceded in death by her daughter, Belinda. Survivors: Husband, J.C. Murray; children, Timothy, Kathy and husband, Stan; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley; niece, Gennie and...

Robert "Bobby" Harden Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Harden Jr.

Mar 19, 2018

Robert Darrow Harden, Jr. known to family and friends as “Bobby” passed away March 19th, 2018 at the age of 49. Born in Arlington, Texas on March 23, 1968, A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He is preceded in death by a son Justin Nieboer, Nephews Michael and Cody Allbright, Father-in-law Charles Baird, and Mother-in-law Gwen Mitchell. Bobby...

Bettye Lee Campbell

Bettye Lee Campbell

Mar 19, 2018

GRAND PRAIRIE/MANSFIELD - Bettye Campbell, 94, was welcomed to her heavenly home on Monday, March 19, 2018. CELERATION OF LIFE: 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield with visitation to follow. Interment: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. MEMORIALS: Donations may be made to Scottish Rite Children’s Home, Volunteers of America, or a charity...

James Philip Holveck

James Philip Holveck

Mar 14, 2018

James P. Holveck left this world to be with the Lord following many years of illness on March 14, 2018. He fought these challenges with dignity and grace until the Lord, Our Father, called him home to be with his mother Juanita and father Victor. He was born in Dallas, TX on January 27, 1949 and lived his early years...

John Smithee Ward

John Smithee Ward

Mar 13, 2018

John Smithee Ward, 98, slipped out of this life and into God’s glory on March 13, 2018 after a brief illness. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Wesley Mission Center of First Methodist Church of Mansfield, 777 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield, Texas 76063. John was born in Mansfield March 10, 1920, to Benjamin Newton...

Choice Edgar "Bill" Ball

Choice Edgar "Bill" Ball

Mar 6, 2018

In loving memory of Choice Edgar "Bill" Ball, who went to be with the Lord March 6, 2018. He was an amazing husband, father, grandpa and friend. He is preceded by his loving wife Vergie Marie Ball of 53 years of marriage. He leaves behind a brother, Joe Ball, 2 children, Sharon Bowen (husband Randy) and Billy Ball (wife Rhonda),...

Genell Withers

Genell Withers

Mar 5, 2018

Genell Withers, 83, died March 5, 2018 in Waco. Genell was born in Dallas on January 29, 1935, the daughter of James Claude Burrow and Hazel Crouch Burrow. She married William Elvin Bailey January 2, 1954. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1989. She married Langdon Abbott Withers February 4, 1995 in Mansfield. Together, they owned Blessing Funeral...

Marilyn Arthur

Marilyn Arthur

Mar 5, 2018

Marilyn Arthur, 79, passed away March 5, 2018. Marilyn was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 29, 1938, the daughter of William Oliver Teague and Viola Vivian VanSickle Teague. She married Thomas J. Arthur on July 7, 1956 in Weatherford, Texas. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2016. Marilyn is survived by 2 Sons’ Raymond and William...

Connie Sue Gray

Connie Sue Gray

Mar 3, 2018

Connie Gray left this world to be with her Lord on March 3, 2018, at the age of 68. Connie was born in McAllen, TX, on September 24, 1949, to Thomas and Delma Gray. She left her mark on the places she’s lived including Albuquerque and Las Cruces, NM. She came home to Texas and called Fort Worth her home...

James "Okie" Hall

James "Okie" Hall

Mar 2, 2018

James C. "Okie" Hall, a long-time resident of Mansfield, went to be with his Savior on March 2, 2018 at the age of 83. Jim was born in Pittsburg, Okla. on June 25, 1934 and lived in Kiowa, Okla. until coming to Texas after graduating in 1952 to work for the summer with family at Oil States International, Inc. before...

Dorothy Maud Wilson

Dorothy Maud Wilson

Feb 27, 2018

Dorothy was born November 6, 1927 in Mansfield, Texas to the late Paul “Roxie” and Lillie Watson Renfro. She married Paul Wilson on July 5, 1945. She worked at several Parks and Recreation Centers in Fort Worth retiring as an Assistant Supervisor. She and Paul had a family owned ceramic mold business for many years. They loved to do arts...

Modina Strickland Stone

Modina Strickland Stone

Feb 24, 2018

Modina Strickland Stone was born in Alvarado, Texas on March 18, 1933 to R.C. and Dora Strickland. Mrs. Stone went to be with her Lord and family on February 24, 2018. She was proceded in death by husband James (Jim) Stone of Weatherford, Texas, her parents, four sisters and five brothers. Mrs, Stone is survived by her four children, Judy...

Janie Mae West

Janie Mae West

Feb 22, 2018

Janie Mae West, 83, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. Janie was born in Wolfe City, Texas on January 18, 1935, the daughter of Clovis Richard Lytal and Sadie Arvilla Stephens Lytal. She was married to Kenneth Gray West on February 5, 1955 in Rockwall County, Texas. Janie was a devoted homemaker. She is survived by her...

Gilbert Tovar Iii

Gilbert Tovar Iii

Feb 19, 2018

Gilbert Tovar, III served the United States Army as a part of the 101st airborne platoon as an infantry service man. He served 3 tours in the Vietnam War receiving a Purple Heart Medal. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane Tovar. He leaves behind 7 children; Jennifer, Tomas, Jason, Amy, Brian, Raymond and Valerie. He is...

Don Alton Sawyers

Don Alton Sawyers

Feb 19, 2018

Don Alton Sawyers, 73, passed away on February 19, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born to Alton Leo Sawyers and Edna Mae (Wylie) Sawyers in Dawson, Texas on September 2, 1944. Don is a veteran of the United States Army, where he honorably served as Sergeant Don Sawyers with Battery A, 4th Battalion, 62nd Artillery Division from July...

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