Obituaries

Flora B. Ward

Flora B. Ward

July 18, 2025



Flora Ward , 88 of Alvarado TX, went home to be with the Lord on July 18th, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Born on August 12, 1936, Flo lived a life marked by unwavering faith, devotion to her family, and a fortitude rooted in her love for the Lord and others. The...

Benjamin Saunders

Benjamin Saunders

July 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Benjamin Saunders



Benjamin Saunders, beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew and friend, passed away on July 7, 2025, at the age of 47. 

Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Ben spent his summers on the shores of Pigeon Lake, Alberta where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. His school years were spent on Prince Edward Island....

Cathy Lee Blood

Cathy Lee Blood

July 5, 2025

Cathy Lee Blood, a beloved member of the community and cherished family member, passed away on July 5, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on December 10, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas, Cathy lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and creativity.

Cathy graduated from LD Bell High School in 1975 and continued her education at Tarrant County Junior College,...

Judith Kay Sharer

Judith Kay Sharer

July 4, 2025

Judith Kay Sharer of Mansfield, TX, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Judith was born in Batesville, IN on August 1, 1940 to Samuel and Violet Reynolds. Judith attended Bedford North Lawrence High School and then a little later in life she married the love of her life Don A. Sharer on September 30, 1989. She was a proud...

Rene Lillian La Voie

Rene Lillian La Voie

July 4, 2025

Rene Lillian La Voie, a unique and cherished individual, was born on September 26, 1964, in Evanston, Illinois. She illuminated the lives of those around her with her warm personality and diverse interests, leaving an indelible mark on family and friends alike.

Rene passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. Throughout her life, she was known for her unwavering love for...

Barbara Ann Seger

Barbara Ann Seger

July 4, 2025

Remembered with Love

Barbara Ann Seger, 89 of Mansfield, TX, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025. She was born on January 9th, 1936 in San Benito, TX, to Othel D. Bigham and Marjorie J. Bigham.

Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jim W. Seger.

Barbara is survived by...

Nelly Lucia Arbelaez

Nelly Lucia Arbelaez

July 2, 2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Nelly Arbelaez, a devoted mother, cherished friend, and the vibrant heart of our family, who passed away on July 2, 2025.

Born in 1940 in the historic city of Popayán, Colombia, Nelly’s life began among the whitewashed walls and cobblestone streets of the Andes. Though adopted as a...

Jeffry Fagan

Jeffry Fagan

June 25, 2025

Jeffry Fagan, a devoted husband, father, and beloved member of the Mansfield community, passed away on June 25, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on December 12, 1968, in Grand Prairie, Texas, Jeffry's life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to both his family and his career, which spanned three decades at Ben E. Keith, his last and longest...

Harold R. Story

Harold R. Story

June 21, 2025

Harold Ronald Story passed peacefully from this life on June 21, 2025, at the age of 86.

Harold was born on September 16, 1938, in Crawford, Oklahoma, the youngest of ten children born to James and Bertie Story. He grew up in Old Glory, Texas, where he graduated from Old Glory High School and learned the values of hard work, humility,...

Stephen Earl Greenlee

Stephen Earl Greenlee

June 15, 2025

Stephen Earl Greenlee, born on October 4, 1947, in Stockton, California, passed away on June 15, 2025. He served his country honorably for 22 years in the Army, achieving the rank of Major. Stephen's military career began as an enlisted soldier, and he transitioned into an officer, initially serving as a Military Police officer. His dedication and service took him...

Marcella Allene Barrett

Marcella Allene Barrett

June 15, 2025

Marcella “Mickey” Allene (Ecord) Barrett, 90, of Mansfield, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

She was born on August 26, 1934 in Topeka, Kansas to Allen Edwin Ecord and Cleta Kelsey Guthrie Ecord. Mickey grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree at Kansas State University, where she...

Brenda Sue Provence

Brenda Sue Provence

June 15, 2025

Brenda Sue Provence, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas. Born on May 13, 1959, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Brenda was a strong, hardworking woman who dedicated her life to her loved ones and her career.

For over six years, Brenda worked as a truck driver with Lattimore Material Co., where...

Pastor Walter E. Sanders

Pastor Walter E. Sanders

June 14, 2025

Walter Edward Sanders, age 80, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2025 in his home in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on April 12, 1945 in Foreman, Arkansas to Douglas and Ethel Sanders and spent his childhood there.

Walter served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He married his wife Kathy in 1968, and...

SERAFIN BECERRA-JIMENEZ

SERAFIN BECERRA-JIMENEZ

June 11, 2025

El funeral de J. Serafín Andrés Becerra Jiménez se llevará a cabo en la Iglesia Católica de San Judas, ubicada en 500 East Dallas Street, Mansfield, Texas, el lunes 16 de junio a las 11:00 a. m. El velatorio público se realizará en la Funeraria Blessing, ubicada en 401 Elm Street, Mansfield, Texas, el domingo 15 de junio, de 4:00...

Joyce Matthews

Joyce Matthews

June 6, 2025

Joyce Matthews, 86, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas. She was born on September 3, 1938, in Darlove, Mississippi. Joyce was the daughter of Henry B. Wilson and Willie Mae. Her family made a significant move to Arlington, Texas, in 1953, where her life would take a beautiful turn.

In 1956, Joyce encountered the love of her life,...

Joyce Margaret Straw

Joyce Margaret Straw

May 31, 2025

Joyce Margaret Straw, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth. Born on August 31, 1940, in Cornwall, NY, Joyce’s life was marked by her deep connections with family and friends, as well as her dedication to her work and...

Donna Lynn Bagby

Donna Lynn Bagby

May 31, 2025

Donna Lynn Dehn Bagby from Alvarado, TX, previously from Lansing, KS passed away comfortably at Community Hospice House in Burleson, TX at 2:30am May 31, 2025.

Donna was born on July 25, 1948 in Belleville, IL as an only child to Donald Dehn and Betty Dehn. Donna graduated from Belleville Township High School. She was a Rainbow Girl and Job’s Daughter....

Ronald E. Williams

Ronald E. Williams

May 26, 2025

Ronald Edward Williams was born on January 11, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Noah and Anne Williams. He attended primary and secondary schools in the Pittsburgh area and graduated from Schenley High School in 1966. In October 1967, Ronald was drafted into the United States Army. During his 20 years of service, he traveled extensively, including a tour in Vietnam...

Gwynne Ellen Hatton

Gwynne Ellen Hatton

May 24, 2025

Gwynne Ellen Hatton, affectionately known as "Nene" to her family and "Bubbles" to her beloved grandniece Lexi, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas. Born on March 2, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, Gwynne was a radiant presence whose life was dedicated to serving others, both as an educator and as a caregiver for her family.

Gwynne's educational...

Ed Bowden

Ed Bowden

May 22, 2025

Edgar Allen Bowden, age 86, passed away on May 22, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas.

Ed was born on July 5, 1938, to Edgar Gregory Bowden and Dorothy Evelyn Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was raised in River Oaks, Texas.

Ed served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1962, with two years of active duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex...

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