Obituaries
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),...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Edward Lindsey
Feb 17, 2018
James Edward Lindsey was born on May 14, 1928 to Finis and Elizabeth Linsey. He married Iva Atteberry, was blessed with six children, and was later united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Betty Abbott. James was a God-fearing man and the manner in which he lived leaves a legacy of love and happiness for all who...
John Robert John Jr
Feb 15, 2018
John R. John Jr., 72, passed away February 15, 2018. John was born March 29, 1945 in Marshall, Missouri to parents John R. John and Mary Eleanor John. Known in many national and international locales as John John the Ticket Man, he loved and followed a variety of sports including golf tournaments such as the Masters, Colonial and Byron Nelson,...
Pedro Gonzalez
Feb 15, 2018
Pedro “Pete” Gonzalez, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 and was preceded in death by his parents, Macaria and Guadalupe Gonzalez, and two brothers, Ben Gonzalez and John Gonzalez. Pete was born April 29th, 1940 in Rotan, Texas to a cotton farmer and homemaker. He grew up among a loving household with four siblings John Gonzalez, Maria Moreno,...
Terry Nicolls
Feb 14, 2018
Funeral Services will be held at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield, TX on 2/17/18. Terry passed away on February 14th 2018. He was born in Beloit, WI on 02/27/1960 to his mother Cora “Holmbeck” Beckman and his father Donald Nicolls. He moved to Texas when he was just a teenager, and once here he never left. He was a long...
Heather Lynn Fryar
Feb 13, 2018
Heather left this world to be with the Lord following a series of illnesses over the past few years. She fought through these challenges with dignity and grace yet finally her body gave out. She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin and lived her early years in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. She then moved extensively with her family living in Memphis, Montgomery, Al.,...
Ralph Henderson Walker
Feb 12, 2018
Mansfield - Ralph Henderson Walker, Jr. died Feb. 12, 2018. Memorial Service: 11 a.m., Saturday at St. Gregory Episcopal Church, Mansfield. Ralph was born Nov. 26, 1921 to Ralph Henderson S. and Willie Knipp. He served in the Army in WWII. He taught at colleges and universities in the U.S., South America, Middle East and Europe. He retired in 1986...
Patricia Mitchell
Feb 10, 2018
MANSFIELD - Patricia Ann Mitchell went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 10, 2018. Celebration of Life: 10 a.m., Wednesday at First Methodist Church, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, A.H. "Sonny" Mitchell. Survivors: Children; Carla Mitchell Wells , (Mark), Steven H. Mitchell, (Tammie);...
Viola Moody
Feb 9, 2018
Viola H. Moody, 103, of Arlington, TX., went to be with her Savior on February 9, 2018. Viola was born October 10, 1914 in Richland Township, Pa. Her smile and joyful spirit has impacted so many. She was proceeded in death by her husband John Moody, her great grandson Hunter Browning and her parents Samuel and Rachel Hoffman, 8 brothers...
Winifred Olivia Wheatley
Feb 8, 2018
Winifred “Olivia” Wheatley left this earthly life the evening of Thursday, February 8, 2018, in the comfort of her home with her husband and friends by her side. Peace is now hers to enjoy. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert Sioke, her daughter Rebecca Ruth Sammons Hardesty, three grandsons - Joshua, Jacob, and Jonah Hardesty, sister...
Lisa Anne Mitchell
Feb 5, 2018
“Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Lisa would want it known that she died as a result of being stubborn, refusing to follow doctors’ orders and raising hell for more than six decades. Lisa Anne Burt Thompson Mitchell, 61, went to be with the lord on Monday, February 5th, 2018. She would have liked it known...
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