Obituaries
Marion Loretta Smith-Pate
April 27, 2017
Marion Loretta Smith-Pate, 87, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 27 2017 peacefully of natural causes. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Graveside services at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials: The family request memorials be made in Marion’s name to the American Cancer Society by phone...
Bobby Joe Massey
April 24, 2017
Bobby Joe "B.J." Massey, 76, passed away April 24, 2017.Bobby was born to Woodrow Wilson Massey and Ladelle (Reynolds) Massey on February 11, 1941 in Eldorado, Arkansas. Upon completing high school, B.J. enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, completing a three year tour. One of his first jobs after the Marine Corps was at Warner Brothers Studios, where he...
Eleanor T. Kline
April 23, 2017
Eleanor T. Kline, 79, of Alvarado, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 in the Emory J. Lilge Hospice House in Burleson, Texas. Eleanor was born in Brown County, Illinois on March 11, 1938, the daughter of Ralph Franklin and Thelma Gamill Franklin. She married Dickie E. Kline in Macomb, Illinois on October 17, 1959. Eleanor was a homemaker and...
Steven Mark Coble
April 12, 2017
Steven Mark Coble, 63, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Mark was born in Kingsville, Texas on May 4, 1953, the son of Harry Doyle and Ruby Faye Tye Coble of Mansfield, Texas. Mark is survived by his parents and siblings: Teresa Coble Sherwood and husband, Donald Sherwood of Mansfield; Paul Coble and...
Betty Priest
April 11, 2017
Betty Priest, 85, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. Betty was born in Britton, Texas on October 19, 1931, the daughter of Willie B. Johnson and Lucille Dillard Johnson. She married Roland Priest July 19, 1952 in Midlothian, Texas. Betty was a longtime member of Rehoboth Baptist Church where she taught the Ladies Class....
Barbara J. Mccoy
April 8, 2017
Barbara J. McCoy, 86, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at her home in Brighton, Colorado. She was born in Texas on November 25, 1930, the daughter of Raymond Fitzgerald and Della Thomas Fitzgerald. Barbara is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Randol L. McCoy and son, Randy McCoy both of Brighton.
James Virgil Mcclure
March 26, 2017
James Virgil McClure, 87, a loving hardworking husband and father, won his earthly battle on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his home in Cleburne, Texas. Service: 10 a.m., Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. He was a talented carpenter. He gave his heart to Jesus at age 16. He proudly...
Ann Walker
March 23, 2017
Ann Walker, born August 26, 1937, went to live with our Lord and Savior on March 23, 2017. Ann was born in Robert Lee, Texas to Hiram D. and Edith Gartman. Ann was married to George Walter Walker on October 16, 1957 in Arlington, Texas. Three children were born to this union, Ben M. Walker, Jill Walker Beatty and Douglas...
Ruth Caudle Beasley
March 17, 2017
Ruth Caudle Beasley , 88, a long time resident of Mansfield for over 60 years, passed away in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones on March 17, 2017. Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Ruth would like to let you know that her work...
Tony Mack Seeton
March 12, 2017
MANSFIELD -Tony Mack Seeton, 74, retired Fort Worth firefighter, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017. Tony was the youngest of eight children, born to Albert Andrew Seeton and Mattie Adele Howard, on June 11, 1942. He attended Mansfield schools and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1960. He married Sandra Eileen Gray on February 22, 1963. They were married 54...
Scottie Barnes
March 6, 2017
Scottie Ray Davis Barnes, 51, of Mansfield passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2017 while surrounded by his family. Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. Pastor Jay Fraze of Community of Hope United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Emerald Hills Cemetery in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home....
Benjamin Joseph Dupriest
March 5, 2017
The family of Benny DuPriest is saddened by the death of our beloved Benny. Benny DuPriest, loving husband, father, step-father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and cousin passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 with his family at his side. Born November 11, 1943 in Dallas, Texas. Benny is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Emily Du Priest and his...
Dylan Holder Galloway
February 28, 2017
Dylan Holder Galloway, 21, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas. Dylan was born in Arlington, Texas on July 27, 1995, the son of Bill and DaSha Galloway. He was a graduate of Legacy High School. Survivors include his parents, Bill and DaSha Galloway; three brothers, Colton Galloway and wife...
Sarah Ann Sanders
February 28, 2017
Sarah "Sally" Ann Sanders 74, passed away on Tuesday February 28, 2017. Sarah was born in the village of Laggon in the county of Inverness in Scotland on July 9,1942 to John and Kathleen Burns. She was formerly employed at J & J paint supply before she retired 10 years ago. She is preceded in death by her parents, her...
Melvin "Bud" Mundt
February 26, 2017
Melvin C. “Bud” Mundt, former Executive Director of the American Office Products Distributors national and regional accounts dealer network (AOPD), entered the Kingdom of Heaven on February 26 at his home in Mansfield, Texas, after a long and courageous struggle against cancer. He was 73. Celebration of Life: 3 p.m., Saturday, at St. John Lutheran Church, Mansfield. The family asks...
Ronnie Lee Skipper
February 20, 2017
Ronnie Lee Skipper, 59, passed away February 20, 2017. Ronnie was born to James Tyner and Yvonne (Tarrance) Tyner, in Fort Worth, June 6, 1957. Ronnie was a heavy equipment hauler for Ford Equipment Consultants. Ronnie is survived by his wife Lori, son Aaron, step-daughter Crystal Miles, brother Mark Tyner, father-in-law Butch Dickey and mother-in-law Judy Green, grandchildren Paige Skipper...
Aaron Lee Arter
February 19, 2017
Aaron Lee Arter, 26, of Kennedale, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Arlington, Texas Aaron was born in Arlington on April 28, 1990, the first born son of Lee Arter and Beverly McClure Arter. He graduated from Kennedale High School in 2008 and worked in welding/construction. Aaron is survived by his Fiance, Sarah Bernal; daughter, Madison Blue; parents,...
Connie Jean Timmons
February 15, 2017
Connie Jean Timmons, 63, of Burleson, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Huguley Memorial Medical Center in Burleson. Connie was born in Quapaw, Oklahoma on December 28, 1953, the daughter of Johnny Medley Johnson and Margorie Louise Yost Johnson. She was the wife of Terry Lee Timmons. Connie was a retired Licensed Vocational Nurse. She is survived by...
Winifred Pearce Groves
February 15, 2017
Fort Worth-Winifred Pearce Groves aka Patty Groves, 86, gained her angel wings Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 5:12pm with family by her side. Born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, in 1931, Patty later had two daughters, before moving to the United States and giving birth to her third daughter. In England, Patty served in the Women’s Land Army and worked...
Nadean Smith Watkins
February 14, 2017
Nadean Smith Watkins, 86, of Mineral Wells, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017, peacefully with family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Services: Visitation 6-8 P.M. Friday, Funeral 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home. Nadean was born February 18, 1930 in Blount County, Alabama. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy...