Obituaries
Frances Neal Selman
April 21, 2015
Frances Neal Selman, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House in Fort Worth. Frances was born in Oklahoma on March 16, 1936, the daughter of Melvin and Pauline Neal. She married Curtis Selman on March 30, 1954 in Rockwall, Texas. Frances was a homemaker. Survivors include her Children, Frances Houser of Rendon, Teresa...
Herbert Lawrence Buckley Jr.
April 19, 2015
Mansfield- Herbert Buckley Jr. (Herbie) passed away quietly in his sleep April 19, 2015 at a Fort Worth nursing facility. He was 51. Herbert, known as Herbie or Jr., was born in Peoria, Illinois on January 13, 1964 to Herbert and Bertha Buckley. Herbie was Mansfield resident for nearly 40 years. Growing up in downtown Mansfield, he spent most of...
Grace Adele Kenison
April 15, 2015
MANSFIELD - Grace Adele Kenison, 82, passed away at her home in Mansfield, TX on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. SERVICES: Memorial service will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church on April 17, 2015 at 12:10 P.M. Internment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Mansfield, Texas on a later date. Adele was born August 22, 1932 in Flint, MI. to Horace...
George J. Dollar Jr.
April 12, 2015
George J. Dollar, 93, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2015. He is survived by his Daughters, Joyce Robertson and husband, Jimmy, Louise Foster and husband, Jerry; five grandchildren, Kim Robertson, Lisa Satterwhite, Jerry Foster, Jr., Teri Stewart, Laura Burkel; 12 great-grandchildren, Wade Davis, Brittany Davis, Stefani Garrison, Cody Johnson, Lexi Spencer, Laci Spencer, Alexander Foster,...
John Joseph Biondi Jr.
April 4, 2015
John Joseph Biondi, Jr. passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015. Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 th. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 th. Both will be held at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield, Interment: Emerald Hills in Kennedale. John was born on February 27, 1935 in Ft. Worth and was a long time resident of Kennedale. He...
Iva Marie Wilson
April 2, 2015
Marie Wilson went home to our Heavenly Father on April 2, 2015. She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Bob Wilson, her children Jimmy Ragsdale and Sheri Wolf and her son-in-law Gary Wolf. Her grandchildren are Ann-Marie Montou, Zachary Montou, Sarah Wolf and Angie and Martin Olivarez. Her great grandson is Ezra Olivarez who always made her laugh....
Shannon Denise Robinson Mabe
March 31, 2015
Shannon Denise (Robinson) Mabe passed away March 31, 2015, in Ft. Worth. Shannon was born Oct. 19, 1972, in Oklahoma City. She moved to Texas in 1996 to pursue a career in teaching. It was there she met Chris, and they married on March 13, 1999. Shannon was born to be a teacher. In 18 years in the classroom, Shannon...
John Salisbury
March 27, 2015
CROWLEY -- John Salisbury passed away Friday, March 27, 2015. Funeral Mass: 5 p.m. Tuesday, St. Jude Catholic Church, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Blessing Funeral Home. Survivors: Wife of 43 years, Rose; daughters, Angela of Orlando, Fla., Andrea of Corpus Christi; grandson, Blake.
Jerry Don "J.D." Bransom
March 23, 2015
ARLINGTON -- Jerry Bransom passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. Service: Noon Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Brian Bransom. Survivors: Wife, Joyce; son, Brent; three sisters; one brother.
Luther Horace Logan
March 21, 2015
Luther H. Logan, 97, went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Mansfield, Texas. Luther was living in Mansfield, where he attended St. Jude Catholic Church, after spending several years in Wichita, Kansas. A Rosary/Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm Street, Mansfield, TX, 76063....
Donald Roy Arrowood
March 19, 2015
Lillian - Donald Roy Arrowood, 83, went home to be with our Lord Thursday, March 19, 2015. Don was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, serving our country for 21 years. Upon his retirement from the United States Air Force, he became a U.S. Postal employee and retired after serving our country once again for another 28 years. Mr. Arrowood...
Barbara Ann Garland
March 18, 2015
Barbara Ann Garland, 74, of Britton, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in the Community Hospice House of Fort Worth. Barbara was born in Pilot Point, Texas on September 18, 1940, the daughter of Roy Sparks and Dora May Worship Sparks. She married J.C. Garland, Jr. on Apr. 5, 1968 in Waxahachie, Texas. Barbara is survived by her children,...
Donald Richard Christian
March 15, 2015
MANSFIELD -- Donald R. Christian, 79, departed this life on Sunday March 15, 2015 after a long battle with dementia. Service: Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 509 W Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth, 76104 with interment to follow at the Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: Friday March 20, 2015 from 6 PM to 8 PM at...
Ysleta Renfro Hall
March 15, 2015
On Sunday, March 15, 2015, in Southlake, Texas, Marjorie Ysleta Renfro Hall, ended life as a wondrous daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, friend and devoted believer. Ysleta was born Nov. 23, 1917 to George Edgar and Elva Odella McElvany Renfro in Lillian. Her family were the earliest Johnson County Pioneers. The Renfro family were...
Dona Faye Neves
March 12, 2015
LILLIAN -- Dona Faye Neves passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday in Pleasant Point Cemetery, Lillian. Dona was active in her faith and conducted a music ministry lasting 30 years. Survivors: Husband, Lee Neves; son, Lee Gordon Neves; grandchildren, A.J. Neves and Kato Neves; one great-grandchild on the way; and sister, Patty Jo Copeland.
Shirley Lynn Galloway
March 5, 2015
Shirley Lynn Galloway, 59, passed away Thursday March 5, 2015. Shirley was born in Dallas, Texas on January 20, 1956, the daughter of Asa Boyd Greenwood and Patsy Lamberson Greenwood. She married R.D. Galloway in Mansfield, Texas on May 30, 1973. Shirley was a homemaker. Survivors: Mother, Patsy Greenwood; daughter, Kerry Galloway; son, Adam Galloway, Mischelle Fuqua; brothers, William Greenwood...
Angelo F. Lizzul
March 3, 2015
MANSFIELD -- Angelo F. Lizzul, passed away March 3, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial: 2 p.m., Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 500 E. Dallas St., Mansfield. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Survivors: Wife, Carole; daughters, Virginia Brozio and Susan Smith; three grandchildren, Matthew Brozio, Eric Brozio and Julie Smith; one brother, Matthew Lizzul...
Manuel D. Lujan
March 2, 2015
MANSFIELD -- Manuel D. Lujan "PaPa," 99, was called to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2015. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Manuel was preceded in death by his wife, Elfida "MaMa" Lujan; two sons; and one daughter. Survivors: Children, Rita Alvarado, Sipriano Lujan,...
James Thornton Thomas
February 28, 2015
James T. Thomas was born on December 10, 1923 in Mansfield, Texas and passed away peacefully on February 28, 2015 in Granbury, Texas at the age of 91. James, or Jim as he was known, grew up in Mansfield where his Grandfather and Father were medical Doctors. After High School, Jim joined the Army Air Force in 1942 and served...