Obituaries
Betty June Willig
February 1, 2021
Betty June Willig was escorted into the arms of Jesus on February 1, 2021. June was the 3rd of five children born to Charlie & Faye O’Neal in September of 1936. She was raised & grew up in & around the Cedar Hill, Texas area, & attended Cedar Hill High School. Just out of high school & through mutual friends,...
Darrell Lewis Smith
January 28, 2021
Darrell Lewis Smith was 62 years old when he was called home by his Heavenly Father on January 28, 2021. He was born to Loyd Ray and Dorothy Nell (Truitt) Smith on June 28, 1958 in Azle, Texas. Besides spending time with his family, he had a passion for driving and detailing his Peterbilt as well as working on engines...
Ladella Jane Gore
January 24, 2021
LaDella (Della) Jane Gore, 59, of Mansfield, Texas passed away Sunday January 24th, 2021. LaDella was born May 25th, 1961 to Clover and James W. Davis in Alamosa, Colorado. She was raised in Kennedale, Texas and attended Kennedale High School. She married her long-time sweetheart, Chris Gore, in December of 1992 and they later welcomed two sons, Hunter Gore and...
Joel Lium
January 21, 2021
Joel Lium, 53, beloved son, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2021 in Mansfield, Texas. His battle with Parkinson’s came to an end after 10 years of fighting. Joel was born in Minot, North Dakota to Larry and Adell (Guidinger) Lium. He moved to Hanover, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Norman, Oklahoma; and Ellensburg, Washington as a...
Patricia Ann Kirschbaum
January 19, 2021
Patricia Ann Kirschbaum died at home surrounded by family on January 19, 2021 @ 18:05 Patricia Ann Kirschbaum was born in Muskogee, Ok. to Douglas J Ragsdale and Alice Earlene Pogue. Her highest level of education was 11th grade. Pat was a wonderful woman and love by everyone or ever life she touched. Pat became a waitress/cashier where she met...
Robert Romero
January 16, 2021
Robert Anthony “Bobby” Romero, 56, Of Mansfield Texas, formally of Abilene, Texas went home to our Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Bobby was born September 14, 1964 in Norwalk, California to Raymond Y. & Alice B. Romero. He was raised in Abilene, TX, and was a graduate of Abilene High School class of 82’ where he played varsity...
Thomas Wayne Butler
January 15, 2021
Thomas Wayne Butler, 84, of Grandview, Texas, departed this world peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021. He fought a valiant battle against leukemia and was prepared to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Tom was ushered into heaven from home, where he was surrounded by his beloved wife Jane and their three children. Funeral services will be 3PM Monday,...
Billy Edward Samuel Jr
January 11, 2021
Billy E Samuel Jr 68, also known to his family as “Eddie”, passed away January 11th after a hard fought 3 week battle with Covid 19. There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 3pm at the Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 West Lancaster. All Covid restrictions will be enforced. In lieu of flowers...
Shirley Sue Hodson-May
January 11, 2021
Shirley made her transition to heaven on January 11, 2021. She is now peacefully resting in the arms of Jesus, reunited with her soulmate Ed May and her beloved parents. Shirley was born to Flossie & Howard Donaldson on March 6, 1943 in Vandalia, IL. She was raised in St Elmo, IL, attended school throughout high school, was a baton...
Alma Nadine Brewer
January 11, 2021
Alma Nadine Brewer, fondly known as “Nanny”, of Mansfield, Texas went home to her Heavenly Father on January 11, 2021 at the age of 89. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00pm on January 18th at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield, Texas. Nadine was born to Charles Leonard and Zephyr Anis Grounds on August 6, 1931 in Trenton,...
Doris Wickersham Jones
January 9, 2021
Doris Marie Wickersham Jones, 86, passed away January 9, 2021 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Graveside services will be 1PM Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her children, Dennis Wickersham and wife Virginia of Hurst, Michael Wickersham and wife Cheryl of Hurst, John Wickersham of Norfolk, VA, and Lisa Schelp and husband Louis of Virginia Beach, VA;...
Betty S Fuqua
January 9, 2021
Betty Sue Fuqua, 85, was called home by her Heavenly Father on January 9, 2021. Betty was born to Sam Livingston and Lector Iola (Jones) Lambert on April 10, 1935 in Webb, Texas. Betty met Jimmie Lee Fuqua, Sr., in Grand Prairie, in 1951. They married and shared 42 years of life together, having seven children. Betty lived simply. Sipping...
Margaret Getek
January 6, 2021
Margaret Getek went home to her loving Heavenly Father on January 6, 2021. She was 71. Margaret was born to Simon and Wilhelmina Schwerthorffer on November 13, 1949 in Munzkirchen, Austria. Her family immigrated to Buffalo, New York in the 1950’s. In 1972 Margaret married William “Bill” Getek. They would spend the next 48 years sharing the ups and downs...
Wanda Ozena Campbell
January 6, 2021
Wanda Ozena Campbell was called home by her Heavenly Father on January 6, 2021. She was 83. Wanda had a smile that lit up her entire surroundings. But Wanda was blessed. She was one of eight children, born to Albert Earl and Ozella Daniel Hill on February 26, 1937, in Winters, Texas. Wanda never stopped loving family. She is referred...
Tina Joyce Olivarez
January 4, 2021
Tina Olivarez of Mansfield, Texas passed away on Jan 4, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Deborah Ruth Gardner
January 3, 2021
Deborah Gardner, 67, passed away from covid at Mansfield Methodist Hospital. She was born June 26, 1953 to Anna Laura Frost and Monroe Vernon Bolden in Bynum Texas. She graduated from Bynum High School in 1971. She worked different jobs supporting her first daughter, LeAnn, and herself. In April of 1980 she went to work for Mrs. Baird’s Bakeries. After...
James Dee Frost
January 2, 2021
MSgt. James Dee Frost, USAF Retired, passed away January 2, 2021 after a 2 month, non-Covid illness, just five days before his 93rd birthday. A private funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arlington. The Mass will be available to stream at www.stjoe88.org Friends and family are invited...
Judy Carol Fowler
January 2, 2021
Judy Carol Fowler (Pate), 79, of Arlington, TX, passed away January 2, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mansfield Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Judy was born to Walter Leroy and Lois (Bonner) Pate in Memphis, TX,...
Charles Kidd Caviness
January 2, 2021
Charles Kidd Caviness went home to the Lord Saturday 2, 2021 while at his home in Mansfield Texas. He was born August 20, 1939 in Ashland Mississippi to Zenora and Raymond Caviness. Charles never knew a stranger and was always willing to help anyone. Charles served twenty years in the United States Air Force receiving multiple service awards. Charles received...
Shirley Lou Morgan Anderson
January 2, 2021
Shirley Lou Morgan Anderson, 82, entered into eternal rest January 2, 2021 in Cleburne, Texas. Shirley was born April 28, 1938 in Hamilton County, Texas to William Bradford and Gracie Morgan. In 1954, the family moved to Arlington where she graduated Valedictorian of Arlington High School class of 1956. She studied at Arlington State College (now UTA) and began working...