Obituaries
James Wayne Walston
Nov 1, 2013
James Wayne "Wally" Walston, born in Palestine, Texas on January 15th, 1971, left this world much too soon, at the age of 42, in his home in Fort Worth, Texas on November 1, 2013. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1992-1997. He is survived by his wife, Bronica, his son, Sammy, and daughter, Chazlyn, his mother,...
Barbara Nowaski
Oct 25, 2013
MANSFIELD -- Barbara Mary Nowaski passed away on October 25, 2013. Mass Of Christian Burial: 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 500 E. Dallas St., Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katherine...
Margaret Presscilla Powell
Oct 20, 2013
Margaret Presscilla Powell, 66, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Chugiak, Alaska. Margaret was born in Kentucky on April 30, 1947, the daughter of Drury Napolean Pierce and Mary Pearl Millard Pierce and married Ronald Milton Powell in El Dorado, Arkansas on February 12, 1973. She was a Christian and a strong believer in family. Margaret was a homemaker....
Leonora Galaviz
Oct 14, 2013
MANSFIELD -- Leonora Nemecia Galaviz, 64, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to heaven Monday, Oct. 14, 2013. Service: Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mansfield. Interment: Skyvue Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please...
Shirley B. Bratcher
Oct 13, 2013
Shirley Bratcher of Arlington passed away on October 13, 2013 in Arlington at the age of 78. She was born on October 4, 1935 in Sylvester, TX to the late Joseph and Lucy (Putman) Boen. Shirley retired from Lockheed Martin after 32 years of service. She loved to travel, and spending time outdoors gardening. Shirley also enjoyed crocheting and spending...
Lindsey Allen Brite
Oct 11, 2013
Lindsey Allen Brite of Alvarado passed away on October 11, 2013 in Alvarado at the age of 61. He was born on September 23, 1952 in Maywood, CA to the late Lindsey and Elizabeth (Tillerson) Brite. Lindsey always had a strong belief in working hard to get to where you wanted to be. He served in the Army’s 101st Airborne...
Betty Lou Mcclendon
Oct 9, 2013
Betty Lou McClendon, 80, of Mansfield, Texas, was called home on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Memorials: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Mansfield Cemetery. Betty was born in Caney, Okla., on September 22, 1933, the 1st born to Hugh McKinney Emert and Mary Edna Webb Emert. Betty married Ray McClendon on Feb. 19, 1954, in McAlester, Okla. Betty worked many...
John George Brinkmann
Oct 8, 2013
MANSFIELD -- John George Brinkmann, 75, a loving husband, father and grandpa, went home to heaven Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013. Service: Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mansfield. Interment: Chapel Hill Cemetery, Waco. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home followed by a rosary. Memorials: In lieu of...
Dale Fomby
Oct 5, 2013
Arlington, TX – Dale J. Fomby, 80, went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Dale was born November 29, 1932 in Maud, Texas, the son of Ennis and Nova Hill Fomby. He proudly served in the...
James Bandy
Oct 2, 2013
Mansfield -- James Verdel Bandy, 85, was welcomed home on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. SERVICE: 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Mansfield Church of Christ with visitation following. Internment: 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at the DFW National Cemetery. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Devine Mercy Hospice in Mansfield. Jim was born November 6, 1927 in Godley, Tx, son...
James Long
Sep 27, 2013
James L. "Jim" Long, 73, of Mansfield, passed away at home on Friday, September 27, 2013. Jim was born and lived in Amarillo until 1989, where he worked for Pioneer Natural Gas Co. He transferred to Dallas with ATMOS Energy and retired in 1999. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in Passau, Germany, for three years...
Louis Varano
Sep 26, 2013
Louis Vincent Varano, 52, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of Life: 3 p.m., Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home Chapel, Mansfield. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Louis' memory to Heart to Heart Hospice, 5608 Malvey Avenue, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas, 76107....
John Williams,
Sep 17, 2013
John D. Williams Sr., 87, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away at 8:43 PM on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in the Community Hospice Unit of Arlington Memorial Hospital. John was born in Emory, Texas on May 13, 1926, the son of John Samuel Williams and Jenny Daniels Williams. He married Nida Mae Howell in Grand Prairie, Texas on July 29, 1951....
Charles Owens
Sep 17, 2013
Charles Ray Owens, 60, of Alvarado, Texas, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Charles was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 28, 1953, the son of William Harris Owens, Jr. and Betty Joe Robbins Owens. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a former fire fighter. Survivors include his Mother, Betty Owens...
Harry Russell
Sep 16, 2013
ARLINGTON -- Harry Russell died Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. Service: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Baptist Church, 201 E. Broad St., Mansfield. Interment: 2:15 p.m. Thursday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Survivors: His loving church family from Heritage Baptist Church.
Timothy Sturkie,
Sep 15, 2013
Timothy Lamar Sturkie Jr. of Mansfield passed away at home in his sleep on September 15, 2013 and is now serving the Lord in Heaven. Timothy was born on June 28, 1980 in Colorado Springs, CO to Timothy Sturkie Sr. and Jackie (Pickett) Sturkie. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Sturkie; a daughter, Emma Sturkie, mother, Jackie Sturkie; father,...
Phyllis Blue
Sep 13, 2013
ARLINGTON -- Phyllis Ann Blue passed away September 13, 2013. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, her family requests a donation in Phyllis' name be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief or a charity of your choice. Sympathy cards may be sent to the family at 2115 Belmont Park Dr., Arlington, TX 76017 She was born January 12, 1929...
Carolyn Brady
Sep 10, 2013
Carolyn Elaine Brady of Mansfield passed away on September 10, 2013 in Dallas. She was born on October 6, 1950 in Palmer, TX to the late Bradley and Bessie (Wagner) Collins. Carolyn was a devoted wife and mother who loved to spoil her family with her warm personality and excellent cooking. She loved to be surrounded by her family and...
Christopher Roper
Sep 3, 2013
MANSFIELD -- Christopher Roper went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Service: 3 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors: Parents, Eugene and Jody Roper; brother, Terry Roper and wife, Theresa; two nieces; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Donald Lewis
Aug 30, 2013
Donald Wayne Lewis, 76, of Arlington, Texas, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 in Community Hospice at Arlington Memorial Hospital. Don was born in Tira, Texas on April 2, 1937. After living several years in the East Texas area, he ended up in Grand Prairie. There he met his wife of 58 years, Leah Ann Williams. After traveling Texas and...
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