Obituaries
Esta Mae Dunham
July 13, 2026
With deep reverence and heartfelt remembrance, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Esta Mae Dunham, whose journey began on December 11, 1942, and whose tranquil passing on July 13, 2026, has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Throughout eighty-three remarkable years, Esta Mae endeavored to sow seeds of kindness, wisdom, and quiet strength. Each chapter...
Euna Gena Foster
July 12, 2026
Euna Gena Foster, born on July 28, 1929, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at the venerable age of 96. Throughout her long and rich life, Euna’s steadfast presence and quiet strength touched the lives of all who knew her.
While the details of her early years, family, and personal accomplishments are left to the cherished memories of those closest...
David Charles Canon
July 11, 2026
David Charles Canon, born August 31, 1947, in Sherman, Texas, passed away peacefully at home in Mansfield, Texas, on July 11, 2026. A devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, faithful friend, and respected professional, David’s life is remembered with gratitude and admiration by all who knew him.
From his earliest years, David displayed both academic promise and steadfast character....
Randall Joe Johnston
July 9, 2026
Randall Joe Johnston (“Randy”) passed away on July 9, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Randy was born on June 5, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas and passed away in the comfort of his home in Mansfield. He graduated from Mansfield High School in 1971 and retired from Miller Brewery in 2012 after over thirty years of employment.
Randy...
Johnny Ray Watson Jr.
July 8, 2026
Johnny Ray Watson Jr., born on December 26, 1972, in Arlington, Texas, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus on July 8, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. From his very first days, it was clear that Johnny had a strong-willed, fighting spirit that endured many challenges throughout his life. Despite what doctors said about his outlook, God had...
Richard McLoughlin
July 1, 2026
Richard "Mack" McLoughlin’s journey began on a brisk November day in 1955, in the vibrant reaches of Queens, New York. He spent his childhood years in the city of Kings Park, New York. Over seventy memorable years, Richard’s life became a tapestry woven with strength, wit, and quiet devotion to the people he loved. On July 1, 2026, in the...
Katherine Valeria Suazo Contreras
July 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Katherine Valeria Suazo Contreras July 23, 2001 – July 1, 2026
With profound sadness and unwavering hope in Christ, we announce the passing of Katherine Valeria Suazo Contreras, who entered the presence of her Savior on July 1, 2026, at the age of 24, after a courageous four-year battle with a rare form of cancer.
Though her earthly...
Matthew Douglas Wright
June 30, 2026
Matthew Douglas Wright, aged 20, passed away at home in Mansfield on June 30, 2026. Matthew, the cherished son of James and Denise Wright, was born in Fort Worth on August 17, 2005.
Matthew attended Mansfield High School before completing his GED at the age of 18. After high school, Matthew worked at various jobs in Mansfield, but his true passion...
Debra "Deb" Jones
June 29, 2026
Celebration of Life Services for Debra "Deb" Jones will take place at The Community at Lakeridge, Venus, Texas, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 1 PM.
Debra “Deb” Jones, 66, passed away on June 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Deb was loved by many and helped countless others throughout her life of service. Most recently, she served as the...
Virginia Riddle
June 26, 2026
Virginia Dale Riddle, affectionately known as Jenny, passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Vernon, TX, to Gordon Dale Moore and Betty Ruth Chenault, she was raised in Lubbock and Levelland. A 1966 graduate of Monterrey High School, she attended Texas Tech University from 1967 to 1971.On September 16, 1966, Jenny married her devoted...
Samuel Smith LaRue Jr.
June 24, 2026
Samuel Smith LaRue, Jr.
June 23, 1946 – June 24, 2026
Samuel Smith LaRue, Jr., was born on June 23, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Samuel Smith LaRue, Sr. and Dorothy Jean Ball LaRue. As the son of a military family, he spent his early years between Tennessee and Alabama before proudly serving his country in the United States Air...
Walter "Walt" DaPrile
June 24, 2026
Walter "Walt" DaPrile, passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born on May 27, 1949, in Perth Amboy, NJ, Walt grew up in Arlington, TX. He graduated from Arlington High School and earned his degree from the University of Texas Arlington in 1975.
Walt spent over 50 years in the automotive manufacturing industry. Beyond his professional life, he...
Resa Black
June 23, 2026
Resa Renà Black, 55, passed away on June 23, 2026at 6:50pm surrounded by loved ones and her husband Shannon Black. Services will be held on Saturday July 11 Th at 10:30am at Christ Fellowship Church located at 1800 E. Broad ST. in Mansfield, Tx.
Resa was born on July 22, 1970 in Williamsburg, VA to Parents Mike and Kathy Smalley. She...
Karen Elaine Moser
June 22, 2026
Karen Elaine Moser, born on October 3, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on
June 22, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. With her passing, a fiery and generous spirit leaves our world,
but the love and kindness she shared remain indelible in the hearts of all who knew her.
Karen’s journey began among the rolling fields of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she...
Sammie Dell Locklin
June 20, 2026
Sammie Dell Odom Fricks Locklin, 96, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was born on October 16, 1929, in Venus, Texas, to Paul Marvin Odom, Sr. and Myrtle Henderson Odom, and was raised on the family farm in the Venus and Lillian communities.
A devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend...
Kenneth D. Riddle
June 16, 2026
Kenneth Dwayne Riddle, born September 17, 1947, in Post, TX, left this world on June 16, 2026, at the age of 78. Raised in Lubbock, TX, Ken was the beloved son of Truman Louis Riddle and Lillian Doris Mathis. After graduating from Monterrey High School in 1966, he pursued higher education at Texas Tech University from 1967 to 1972.
Ken's life...
Dora Imelda Clendenen
June 12, 2026
Dora Imelda Clendenen passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Born on September 11, 1959, in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, Dora’s life was woven with deep family ties, quiet strength, and a dedication to those she cherished.
Dora’s journey began in the vibrant surroundings of her birthplace, Cananea, where she was born to Francisco Rubio Armenta and Maria Auxiladora...
John Ralph Prince
June 10, 2026
John Ralph Prince was born June 2, 1934 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Frank Gideon Prince and Barbara Ann Berryhill Prince. He passed June 10, 2026 in Mansfield, Texas.
John grew up in southeast Missouri near Crockett and Steele. He walked to one room elementary school in Crockett near the Mississippi River and later rode bus to school in Steele, Missouri.
At age...
James Edward Roberson
June 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we share the passing of James Edward "Jim Ed" Roberson, 82, of Arlington, Texas. James went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 19, 1943, to Louise Jones Roberson, in Roderfield, West Virginia. During his early years in Welch, West Virginia,...
Imogene Gideon
June 7, 2026
Ellen Imogene Gideon of Mansfield, TX, passed away June 7, 2026 at the age of 92.
Born August 15, 1933 in Prosper, TX, Imogene Gideon was number 8 of 8; she was the baby! Graduating from Prosper High, in her senior year at the impressionable age of 16, Imogene Maxwell began taking Bible classes from a young preacher; Ray Milligan. The...







