Obituaries
Bryan Hogan
August 15, 2019
Wesley "Bryan" Hogan, aged 39 passed away suddenly in his home on August 15, 2019. He was the youngest of 5 children, born to Luther and Fae Hogan on May 28, 1980, on the same day as his oldest sister, Angela. As Bryan would tell everyone, "we were born on the same day, five years apart." 1980 began the great...
Catherine Kirkpatrick
August 15, 2019
Catherine Baldwin Kirkpatrick, 61, passed away August 15, 2019 in Dallas. Cathie was born to Donald and Gerry Baldwin on October 12, 1957 in Norwalk, Connecticut. Cathie attended Central Bucks High School in Warrington, Pennsylvania. Cathie worked in payroll for over 40 years. She retired with IESI as the payroll manager at their corporate office, she had been with the...
Bobby Joe Padgett
August 15, 2019
Bobby Joe Padgett went to be with his Lord and Savior August 15, 2019 with family by his side. He was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on December 27th, 1930 to Della Sikes Padgett and Charles Wesley Padgett. At the age of 22 in 1952 Bobby enlisted in the United States Navy serving as the Mail Clerk aboard the USS Ware...
Kenneth Ray Hopkins
August 12, 2019
Kenneth Hopkins passed away August 12, 2019 at home in Kennedale, TX. He was born to David Houston and Susie Mae (Parsons) Hopkins on November 14, 1934 in Waxahachie, TX. He grew up in Mansfield with a close family of three sisters and two brothers. Kenneth attended Mansfield High School. From a young age, he loved cars and working on...
Diana Sue Hallmark
August 10, 2019
Diana Sue Hallmark, 69, passed away August 10, 2019 in Fort Worth. Diana was born to Bennie Joe and Wilma Ann Hallmark July 31, 1950 in Fort Worth. Diana attended Crowley High School then, furthering her education, attended All Saints School of Vocational Nursing, Mary Hardin Baylor and El Centro College in Dallas, focusing on her service to others in...
Robert Eugene Burkepile Jr.
August 6, 2019
Robert Eugene Burkepile, Jr. (“Bob”), age 71, of Mansfield, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Bob was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 22, 1948 to Robert and Helen Burkepile. He was the oldest of four brothers and grew up with a love of the outdoors. After graduating Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs, he joined the United...
Kevin Scott Fabian
August 5, 2019
Kevin Scott Fabian, 53, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. Kevin, aka Shorty or Flash, was born May 6, 1968 to Suzanne and Herbert Fabian, the youngest of three sons. He had a heart of gold and tended cattle with the compassion of a true shepherd. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Kevin is survived by...
Gregory Layne Safar
August 4, 2019
The family request that everyone write a prayer on cards provided for Gregory to take with him.
Wilma Jean Davis
August 3, 2019
Wilma Jean (Arwood) Davis, 69, passed away August 3, 2019 in Mansfield, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born to Judson Harold and Mildred (Faulkner) Arwood on November 12, 1949 in Smithfield, North Carolina. She grew up on a farm outside of Smithfield and graduated from Cleveland High School, in Clayton, North Carolina. As a young lady she...
Ada Lou Young
July 31, 2019
Ada Lou Young, 79, originally from Nocona, Texas transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after having fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ada was born in Gainesville, Texas on April 29, 1940, to Joseph Jackson and Vera (Landers) Jackson. Ada worked in banking for over 30 years. She served in banks in...
Leslie Lee Jr.
July 30, 2019
Leslie Lee Jr., our adored and beloved Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend went to be with our Father in Heaven on July 30, 2019. Born on February 27, 1940 to Mamie Mae Lee and Leslie Lee Sr. Leslie’s affectionate personality was loved by everyone who came in contact with him. He proudly served his Country for 28...
Joe Bryan Anderson
July 30, 2019
Joe Bryan Anderson was born in Colorado City, Texas on October 24, 1934, the son of Oscar Lee Anderson and Alberta Dubose Anderson. He married Guindolen Ann Moseley in Gatesville, Texas on November 5, 1952. Joe was a retired painting contractor and member of Revival Time United Pentecostal in Burleson, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 66 years,...
Charles Edward Kist
July 26, 2019
Chuck Kist passed away July 26, 2019. Born September 5, 1940, he was 78 years old. He is survived by his loving wife Mitzi, his daughter Jennifer, and his sons Charles and Christopher. Chuck’s life began in Chicago with his mother Barbara. At the age of six his adopted father Leonard arrived and brought with him a new sister, Beverly....
Donna Lisa Wright
July 23, 2019
Donna Lisa Wright went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Visitation/Viewing: 4-6 PM Saturday July 27th at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St. Mansfield, TX 76063. Celebration of Donna’s Life: 3-5 PM Sunday July 28th in the “Boondocks”. Attire: Bright colors only “Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity and responsibility...
Lee R. Kratzer
July 23, 2019
Lee Kratzer, 92, went home to his Heavenly Father on July 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, in Arlington. Lee was born to William and Clarice (Crochet) Kratzer on November 30, 1926 in Jennings, Louisiana. Early in his career he worked as a bookkeeper, and then later attended an auto repair school that prepared him to become an auto...
Larry Marks
July 22, 2019
Larry Marks, 59, passed away July 22, 2019 in Dallas. Larry was born to William C. (Sr.) and Pauline (Jones) Marks on December 7, 1959 in Lima, Ohio. Larry spent his childhood as a Boy Scout, a member of “Who’s Who” from 1976-1977 and excelled in school as an Honor Roll student at Lima High School, where he graduated in...
Timmy Gale Brooks
July 18, 2019
Obituary to be added soon. Memorial Donations: Contact Blessing Funeral Home at 817 473 1555.
Kenneth G. Gardner
July 18, 2019
Kenneth Gardner, 58, died July 18, 2019, with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 2pm Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home. Kenneth was a Red Raider through and through. He loved sunshine, NASCAR, and most importantly his family. Kenneth is survived by his wife Dolores Gardner; his daughters Kristin, Kalli, and Kenzie; his granddaughter Quinn;...
Marilyne Lorraine Stewart
July 16, 2019
After a brief battle with lung cancer, beloved artist, wife, mother, grandmother and golf aficionado Marilyne Stewart passed away in Mansfield, Texas on July 16, 2019. Marilyne was born in Chicago in 1943 and recently celebrated 57 years of marriage to her love, David. Her humor, spirit and generosity shined on every person (and animal) who knew her. She is...