Obituaries
Sylvia C. Hamaker
January 7, 2017
Sylvia Chestine Howard Hamaker was born on February 20, 1940 and died on January 7, 2017. She was born in Houston, Texas to William Chester Howard and Mary Adeline Heermans Howard. Sylvia loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed embroidering and quilt making. She shared many of her quilts with family, friends, and numerous organizations. She was a member...
Todd Matthew Faulkner
January 7, 2017
ARLINGTON -- Todd Matthew Faulkner went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 7, 2017. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Service: 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11 at First Baptist Church, Mansfield. Todd lived for his family and his Lord Jesus Christ. He joins his father, Terry Faulkner and his grandparents...
Rodney Pfahning
January 3, 2017
Rodney “Poppy” Pfahning, 59, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2017 in Mansfield Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas. Rodney was a resident of Mansfield since 1988. Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at 2 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Mansfield. He will be laid to rest at Britton Cemetery...
Robert Paul Mcmillen
December 28, 2016
Paul McMillen passed away peacefully on December 28, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 20, 1952 in Fort Worth, Texas, the fifth of six children, to Charles William and Janie Lee Elizabeth McMillen. Paul graduated from Mansfield Texas High School in 1971 and was a graduate of the Texas Tech University Class of 1978 with...
Christopher Allen Bowden
December 23, 2016
Christopher Allen Bowden passed away Dec. 23, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was born Dec 6, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas. Chris was a cabinet maker and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. Music was a passion that he expressed with several instruments. He loved gathering with his friends to sing. Holiday fireworks were a big thrill for...
Peggy Nell Webb
December 22, 2016
Peggy Nell Hodges was born on August 12, 1938 and died on December 22, 2016. She was born at home in Mills County, Texas, to Wade Hoover and Viola Hodges. Peggy had one older brother, Marion Wade, and a younger sister, Mary Nan. Her family moved to Lampasas when she was young, and she attended school there, graduating from Lampasas...
Thomas J. Arthur
December 12, 2016
Thomas J. Arthur, 78, passed away December 12, 2016. Mr. Arthur is survived by his wife Marilyn, sons Raymond and William Arthur, Step-daughter Stephanie, grandchildren T.J. Arthur, Dakota L. Fisher, Raymond D. Arthur II, Kylie B. Arthur, Nikki Ustanik, Crystal E. Arthur, Aaron D. Arthur and J. Blake Arthur, ; great grandchildren Lexie and Lillyana Arthur, Noah Arthur, Kiara, Holly...
Joe E. Perry
December 12, 2016
Joe E. Perry, 82, passed away Dec. 12, 2016. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and Air Force. Survivors: Wife of 24 years, Lillian Frances Perry; and by many other loving family and friends.
Bruce R. Davis
December 12, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Bruce R. Davis went to join his sons and family in Heaven on Monday, Dec., 12, 2016. Service: 2 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: One hour prior to service. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice or the Salvation Army. Bruce was born May 17, 1924, in Dallas, the son...
Rae Jean Reagan
December 3, 2016
MANSFIELD – Rae Jean Whipple Reagan, 73, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. Rae Jean was the President, or Captain, of every organization she participated in. Professional Ladies of Greater Austin, Texas, The Navy Wives club in Bremerton, Washington, (from which she was given special recognition by the Commandant in Seattle), Navy Wives club in...
John Clayton Evans
December 2, 2016
MANSFIELD -- John Clayton Evans passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at the Isle of Watercrest in Mansfield. Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VA North Texas Dallas, VAMC Voluntary Service (135), Attention: Bobbie K. Scoggins,...
Royce "Rc" Womble
November 30, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Royce Cullen Womble passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, after a battle with Alzheimer's. Royce was a resident of Mansfield, and a wonderful brother, father, grandfather, and friend to all he knew. Service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home. Visitation: 2 p.m., Sunday before the service. Burial: 9 a.m., Monday at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery....
Sanjuana Murillo
November 27, 2016
SanJuana Murillo, 66, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. SanJuana Murillo was born in Torreon, Mexico on February 12,1950 to Matilde and Gregoria Perez. She married the love of her life Jesus Murillo on February 15, 1968. Married for 48 years they raised four beautiful children, who are their pride and joy, Lupe Murillo, Dalia Mounce, Jesse...
Rolando Hernandez Salas
November 27, 2016
Rolando Hernanadez Salas entered the gates of Heaven on November 28th, 2016. Rolando was welcomed into this world on January 19th, 1970 to Mercy and Rufino Salas. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lisa, sons Mathew and Andres Salas. brothers Rufino and Roel Salas and Sister Lisa King Rolando Joined the Dallas County Sheriffs department on 04/10/1989...
Dora Lee Ervin
November 24, 2016
Dora Lee Ervin, 90, with her family by her side, went home to her Lord on November 24, 2016, at a Dallas hospice facility. Dora Lee was born to Lawrence Lyle Hemphill and Thelma Ivy (Baker) Hemphill on September 20, 1926 in Carney, Oklahoma. After her high school years, and at the age of 20, she married Earl Hozy Erivn...
Lily Moon Chiaia
November 21, 2016
FORT WORTH -- Lily Moon Chiaia, five month old daughter of Anthony Chiaia and Athena Kirkpatrick, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Survivors: Parents, Anthony Chiaia and Athena Kirkpatrick; sister, Aryanna Chiaia; grandparents, Isabell and Tony Chiaia and Patrick Kirkpatrick.
Austin Ryan Wilkens
November 17, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Austin Ryan Wilkens, 21, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Memorials: Please mail checks or donations to JL Boren Elementary with the check payable to MISD Scholarship Fund. Please note on the memo line for the Austin Wilkens Scholarship. Austin was born Nov. 23, 1994 in Arlington, TX. He attended Mansfield High School and was a 2013 graduate...
Eleanor Gomez
November 16, 2016
Eleanor Gomez, 77, passed away November 16, 2016. Eleanor was born in Kauai, Hawaii on May 28, 1939, and was the adopted child of Fernando Campos and Tomasa (Villarin) Campos. Mrs. Gomez was married December 25, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Arthur Gomez, who was a sailor in the U.S. Navy. Eleanor, an Army veteran herself, continued serving her country...
Dorothy Luzetta Watson
November 12, 2016
Dorothy Luzetta Watson, 96, passed away November 12, 2016. Dorothy was born to Hans Peter Jenson and Mary LouZetta (Ragsdale) Jenson, March 6, 1920 in Clifton, Texas and was a secretary for Southwestern Petroleum. Ms. Watson is survived by daughters Sharon LouZetta Ward Moffett, Dalene Ann Gordon and Rita Ann Saylors; grandchildren Brian and Craig Moffett, Stephanie Trent and Shawn...
Julia Rangel Bradley
November 11, 2016
Julia (Rangel) Bradley Beloved Mother, Grand-Mother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother, Aunt and Sister. God looked around his garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God’s Garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting...