Obituaries

August 31, 2024

Our dear mother, Ann Elizabeth Zinecker, passed away on her birthday, August 31, at the age of 86. She leaves behind Jim, her husband of 64 years and steadfast caregiver during her battle with Alzheimer’s, and four living children, Pete (Kirsten), Jim (Tricia), Janet (Jack) and Steve (Kathy), along with 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her oldest son Joe (JoAnne),...

August 26, 2024

 Laurence Joseph Giessuebel, born on January 3, 1943 in Newark, NJ, left this world on August 26, 2024, in Fort Worth, TX. He was a remarkable soul who graced the lives of many with his big heart and loving presence. Laurence was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose spirit will forever be cherished by those who had the...

August 26, 2024

Cheryl Abigail Wilson (58) of Mansfield, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 26,2024. 

Cheryl was born on October 2, 1965, in Syracuse, New York, to Abigail Parsons Wilson and Rollin Hugh Wilson, Sr. She had one sister, Holly Wilson Mayer, and one brother, Rollin Hugh Wilson, Jr.

Cheryl graduated from Mansfield High School in 1985 and continued living in the area, working...

August 23, 2024

Dr. Keith Parker Cowand, a retired Dallas school principal, transitioned to Heaven, on August 23, 2024, after a 92-year life. He was born in Floydada, Texas on December 28, 1931. He grew up in Fort Worth in a big family and was a resident of Mansfield, Texas for the last several decades of his life. He is survived by his...

August 22, 2024

 DeWayne Phears, 71, passed away peacefully, at his home in Mansfield on August 22, 2024. DeWayne was born February 11, 1953, to Pete and Betty Phears in Gatesville, Texas. DeWayne retired from Jack Cooper Transport after 43 years of service. He also grew up building homes and cabinets in the family business with his dad and Uncles. DeWayne enjoyed hunting,...

August 22, 2024

Roy Keith McKay, Jr. of Mansfield, TX passed away August, 22, 2024. Keith was born on August 13, 1970 in Irving, TX to Roy and Cheryl McKay.

Keith was a loving husband, father, friend, but most of all was just a good, down to earth man. He graduated from Kennedale High School and then went on to get his license in...

August 20, 2024

Linda Voytovich, 73, of Arlington, TX passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024.She was born June 14, 1951 to JW and Wilma Warren in Fort Worth, TX. 

Linda graduated from Kennedale High School and worked in a career of sales.  On August 30, 1969 she married the love of her life and spent 55 years raising a family and enjoying making memories...

August 13, 2024

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024 a cherished son, brother, father, and friend, Steven Todd Stacey passed on from this world. Born on February 18, 1982, Steven's journey began in Rankin, Texas, where he entered the world as a beacon of light and love to Steven Glenn and Vickie Stacey Hughes.

Steven's reputation preceded him not only as a graduate of Mansfield...

August 12, 2024

 Patrick Joseph Kirlin, aged 94, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024. He was born April 5, 1930 to Clare (Lukegord) Kirlin and Philip Kirlin in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Pat graduated from Creighton Prep High School in Omaha, Nebraska. After 2 years of college, Pat enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF) in November, 1951. While serving, he received...

August 9, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Loretta Macmillan McElvoy was lifted into heaven on Friday, August 9th, 2024. She was born August 13, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan to Duncan and Ethel Macmillan. Peggy had 5 sisters, Helene (deceased), Patricia Macmillan Blem of Sarasota, FL, Rita (deceased), Marilyn, (deceased) and Maureen (deceased).

 She met the love of her life Thomas P. McElvoy, they married Oct. 24,...

August 7, 2024

Ruby Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on August 7, 2024, in Cleburne, Texas. She was born on March 18, 1938,in Sunkist, Oklahoma to Calvin and Clara May Wood. 

Ruby graduated from Boswell High School started family, joined the work force, and then eventually started work for General Motors and retired after 26 years where she dedicated herself...

August 4, 2024

James Henry “J.H.” Maxwell (89), of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Burleson, Texas. He was born to Walter Martin Maxwell and Jenny Pauline Story on November 10, 1934 in Rendon, Texas where he would grow up and attend elementary school. He later graduated from Mansfield High School in 1953 where he was active in sports including...

July 31, 2024

James Randell Hess, 83 of Alvarado, was called home to heaven on July 31, 2024. Randell was born to Vernette and J.C. Hess on February 23, 1941 in Gorman Texas. He spent his formative years in Cisco and Moran, Texas. After high school, Randell pursued a career in the automotive industry – he spent 37 years with General Motors Arlington...

July 28, 2024

July 25, 2024

Jazlyn Figueroa, a beloved wife and mother has passed away at the age 37 in Dallas, Texas. She was known for her dedicated service as a Family Engagement Liaison at Larson Elementary School, where she touched the lives of many students and families within Arlington-ISD. 

Born August 26, 1986, Newark, New Jersey, Jazlyn later graduated from East Side High School and...

July 24, 2024

Micah Tackitt Coleman, a devoted family man and hard-working individual, passed away on July 24, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.  He was born on September 25, 1981, Arlington, Texas, to Lawrence and Marla Coleman. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School, Class of 2000. He pursued a career in sales at The Tire Welder, where...

July 21, 2024

Jeremy Clark Williams, aged 29, passed away July 21, 2024. He was born October 27th, 1994 to Clark

Williams and Jeri Williams in Arlington, Texas. Jeremy attended Legacy High School in Mansfield, Tx.

Jeremy enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was swimming, camping, or watching the birds flock to his

bird feeder. He is best described as a ‘Gentle Giant’, he was friendly, helpful,...

July 11, 2024

Harry Leroy Philippi Jr., age 81, passed away July 11, 2024. Harry was born in Canton, OH to Harry and Amelia Philippi. He attended and graduated from Canton High School. Harry started to work for Kubota Engine Division and thrived in the company. He enjoyed working for Kubota and stayed working with them until he retired. When Harry wasn’t working,...

July 6, 2024

Eddie Glen Thompson was born May 1, 1940 in Morton Texas, the youngest child of Eugene and Rosa Thompson. Ed had a twin brother, Fred, and a brother Wayne and a sister Alice.

As a child Ed worked on the family farm and had many fond memories of growing up in west Texas, which he loved to tell. His favorite being...

July 5, 2024

María Del Valle González fue a estar con el Señor el 5 de Julio de 2024 en Mansfield, Texas. 

María será recordada por su amabilidad, generosidad y fuerza inquebrantable. Tocó la vida de muchas personas con su naturaleza cálida y compasiva. El legado de amor y resiliencia de María permanecerá para siempre en los corazones de quienes la conocieron.

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