Obituaries
Russell Douglas Zimmer
Apr 7, 2014
Russell Douglas Zimmer, 90, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Monday April 7, 2014. Russ was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He joined the Navy during World War II as an apprentice seaman and advanced to Lieutenant before separation from the service. Russ was a multi-degreed engineer who worked on designs as diverse as the F-16 Aircraft and Apollo Vehicle Mission to...
Patsy Joleen Day Rampy
Apr 6, 2014
MANSFIELD -- Joleen, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at home surrounded by family and friends. Memorials: Expressions of love and sympathy may be made to the St. Jude Building Fund or CWO, 500 E Dallas, Mansfield, TX. 76063, or to your organization of choice. Joleen was born in Dallas County to John Patrick Day and Alma Aileen...
Alvin R. Fingal
Apr 3, 2014
Alvin R. Fingal, 92 yrs, formerly of Coon Lake, passed away April 3, 2014. Born June 9, 1921. Served with COC 50TH Engineers Combat October 1942 through December 1945. World War II Veteran. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marjorie Fingal. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Martin; grand-children, Michael Martin, Jo Ann Flores,...
Calvin Lee Phillips
Mar 30, 2014
BURLESON -- Calvin Lee Phillips, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family Sunday, March 30, 2014. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
J.D. "Pete" Kirkpatrick
Mar 29, 2014
J.D. (Pete) Kirkpatrick, 77, of Kennedale, peacefully departed this life on March 29th surrounded by family. Celebration of Pete’s Life: Wednesday April 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Kennedale, visitation with family and friends will be Tuesday April 1, 2014 from 6-8 pm at Blessing Funeral Home. Pete was born on October 6, 1936 in Blum,...
Kay Emery
Mar 29, 2014
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. The Lord of our lives has called His gracious servant, Grenelda Kay, home to His welcoming arms. She entered into His kingdom March 29, 2014 after a lengthy illness and has joined a blissful reunion with her beloved husband, and two of her children....
Hal Mcknight Lattimore
Mar 27, 2014
FORT WORTH -- Hal McKnight Lattimore passed away at home surounded by his family on Thursday, March 27th, 2014. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Saturday April 5th at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield, Texas. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests you consider the National Soaring Museum, 51 Soaring Hill...
Billy Joe Johnston
Mar 24, 2014
Billy Joe Johnston, 83, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. Billy was born in Mansfield on Aug. 26, 1930, the son of W.L. and Lucy Johnston. He married Mary Ann Brown in Mansfield on July 28, 1951. Billy was a retired inspector for the Texas Department of Transportation and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bill is...
Edna Earle Brown Hudson
Mar 23, 2014
MANSFIELD -- Our beloved Edna Earle Brown Hudson, 94, was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2014, surrounded by a host of family members. Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blessing; visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Burial: Pleasant Point Cemetery. Memorials: May be made in memory of Edna Earle Hudson to a charity of choice. Edna...
Anita Katherine Farris
Mar 14, 2014
Anita Katherine Lunday Farris, 79, of Burleson, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 in Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. Anita was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 27, 1934, the daughter of Neugent Alvin Lunday and Anna Myrtle Herring Lunday. She married Morris W. Farris in Fort Worth on April 19, 1956. Anita was an office manager and homemaker. Anita...
Thomas A. Lile
Mar 11, 2014
Thomas A. Lile was born August 31, 1925 in Emhouse, Texas, the son of Elmer A. and Maggie Estell Hill Lile. He married Pearley Kitchens on December 24, 1950 in Corsicana, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving during WWII. Thomas was a member of Masonic Lodge #1433 in Ft. Worth. He passed away Tuesday,...
Charles "Charlie" Frank Gorman
Mar 9, 2014
Charles "Charlie" Franklin Gorman of Mansfield went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Charles was born on April 9, 1938, in Mansfield to Alford "Buck" and Lillian Gorman. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bobby Joe Gorman. Survivors: Those left to celebrate his life are his wife of 26 years, Anita...
Horace Chaney
Mar 6, 2014
Horace Chaney, 83, went home to be with the Lord and his wife of 50 years on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Horace was born in Plainview, Texas on July 15, 1930, the son of Floyd Everett Chaney and Johnnie Lee Green Chaney. He married Norma Lee Chaney on September 23, 1950 in Plainview. Mr. Chaney was the owner of the...
Charles Robert Roner
Mar 5, 2014
Charles Robert Roner “Bob,” 82 passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in Mansfield, TX. Bob was born May 30, 1931 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to Charles and Mary (White) Roner. He was married to Sylvia Thiede for 52 years. Bob joined the U.S. Navy after high school. He traveled all around the world as a pilot. He retired as a...
Mary Lou Clark
Mar 4, 2014
Mary Lou Clark, 74, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Mary Lou was born February 10, 1940 in Paramount, California, the daughter of Joseph and Julia Pedro. She married Paul A. Clark, Sr. in Ardmore, Okla. on Dec. 23, 1958. Survivors: Sons, Paul Clark Jr. and wife, Mary, of Flower Mound, Tom Clark and wife, Leeann of...
Bobby "Bob" Stulce
Feb 26, 2014
MANSFIELD -- Bobby (Bob) Stulce passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 in Mansfield. Service: 1 p.m., Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Bob was born August 17, 1941 in Casa Grande, Arizona to Vick and Bonnie Stulce. He married Ann Burkins November 15, 1963. They moved to Texas after the...
Timothy Gene Patterson
Feb 23, 2014
Timothy Gene Patterson, 57, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Memorial service: Saturday March 1, 2014 at First United Methodist Church, Mansfield. Visitation with family and friends will be at 1:30pm. Service will begin at 3PM. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the...
Earl "Buddy" Taylor
Feb 22, 2014
Earl "Buddy" Taylor, 77, of Alvarado, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 in Kindred Hospital, Mansfield, Texas. Buddy was born in Lillian, Texas on May 5, 1936, the son of Earl Taylor and Linne Lou Uselton Taylor. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the United States Navy September 30, 1975. Buddy is survived by...
Kenneth L. Boothe
Feb 17, 2014
MANSFIELD -- Kenneth L. Boothe passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. Service: 10 a.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Forrist and Blanche Boothe; and son, Michael Boothe. Survivors: Wife, Rebecca Boothe; children, Donna and Brad Boothe; grandchildren, Brooke and Bradley Boothe,...
Donald Lynn Leach
Feb 16, 2014
KENNEDALE -- Donald Lynn Leach, 60, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. "Don" was born Dec. 31, 1953, to Don and Jeanette Leach in Fort Worth. He graduated from Kennedale High School, class of 1972. He worked for over 30...
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