Obituaries
Frankie Rae Angell Burns
July 17, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Frankie Rae Angell Burns passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Service: 10 a.m., Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. We will be eternally grateful for the loving care of our mother by the staff of Isle at Watercrest. Frankie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Angell...
Graham Allen Johnston
July 15, 2016
Graham Allen Johnston passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at Kindred Hospital, Dallas Central at the age of 37. Graham was born October 16, 1978 in Nacogdoches, TX. He was born with cystic fibrosis and he never let his disease define him. As a child, Graham was active in all sports, but fell in love with soccer and golf and...
Lucille Burns
July 14, 2016
Lucille Burns, 94, of Crockett, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 1:35 P.M. in Houston County Nursing Home. Lucille was born in Crecy, Texas on February 27, 1922, the daughter of Sam Collins and Maude Eaves Collins. She married Jallie Floyd Blair on September 9, 1942 in Groveton, Texas. Lucille was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, William...
Ruben Patrick Garcia
July 13, 2016
Ruben Garcia, 32, passed away July 13, 2016. Ruben is survived by his mother, Cathy Collins, step-father Mike Collins, father Ruben Garcia and daughter Isabella.
Marilynn Bassett
July 11, 2016
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marilynn's memory to Allies in Youth Development, Allies in Youth Development (AiYD) 221 Juniper Street Mansfield, Texas 76063
Richard Garold Walden
July 10, 2016
Richard Garold Walden, also known as “Gary” or “Coach”, passed away peacefully at his home on July 10th, 2016. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 13th, from 6-8 at Blessings Funeral Home in Mansfield. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 14th at 10:30 at Woods Chapel in Arlington. He will be laid to rest at DFW National at 2:15...
Maudie E. Albert
July 10, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Maudie E. Albert, 91, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Baptist Church, Mansfield. Survivors: Sons, Earl and Renee Albert, and Gordon and Roianna Albert; grandchildren, Terri Garza, Kiah, Kelley and Kier Albert; great-grandchildren, Jason, Jordan, Kristen and Austin Albert.
Sue Winters
July 10, 2016
KENNEDALE -- Sue Winters passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Sue was a member of First Baptist Church in Kennedale for over 70 years. She was a teacher, friend and mentor to many. Sue was preceded in death by her...
David Lee Watson
July 7, 2016
Mr. David Lee Watson was born on October 4, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas, and passed away on July 7, 2016 in Mansfield, Texas.
Berinda Kay Webb
July 5, 2016
Berinda K. Webb, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 after a brief battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Berinda was born in Lamesa, Texas and after several moves, her family ended up in Richland Hills where she attended Birdville High School. She went on to attend Texas State University (now University of Texas at Arlington) and then...
Velma Maxine Farmer
July 4, 2016
Velma "Maxine" Farmer, 78, passed away July 4, 2016. Maxine, a caretaker at heart, adopted and cared for 6 children and any stray animal that needed a loving home. She was a hard working woman that never complicated any aspect of life. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Maxine is survived by her sons Otis...
Doris Jeanette Seeton
July 1, 2016
Doris Jeanette Seeton, 84, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away at 4:06 AM on Friday, July 1, 2016. Doris was born in Britton, Texas on September 4, 1931, the daughter of Fred Walter Turner and Winnie Bishop Turner. She married Roy James Seeton on October 18, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas. Doris was a homemaker and a member of the Mansfield...
Robin Lee Fryer
June 27, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Robin Paine Fryer passed away June 27, 2016. Service: 1 p.m., Sat. at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Survivors: Son, Peyton Fryer; husband, Russell Fryer; brother, Tom Paine; father, Richard Paine; mother, Joan Tepera; and many extended family.
Susie M. Stepping
June 26, 2016
Susie M. Stepping, 75, passed away June 26, 2016. A memorial service is pending. Survivors: Son Rudy, daughter Patricia, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Alfredo Martinez
June 24, 2016
Alfredo Martinez, 75, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at his home in the company and love of his family. Alfredo was born in Big Wells, Texas on September 30, 1940, the son of Marcos Martinez and Epiphany Puente Martinez. He married Leonor Talamantes on December 21, 1963 in Big Wells. Survivors include two Daughters, Kendi Martinez,...
Samuel Paul Collins
June 20, 2016
Samuel Collins was born August 23, 1937 in Newlin, Hall County, Texas and was called home on June 20, 2016. He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Vada Collins; Children, daughter Nancie Bamonte and husband Fred Bamonte; son Steve Collins; daughter Kathy Crenshaw; son Andy Collins and wife April Collins; son Tony Collins and wife Amy Collins; son Kevin...
H.E. Baxter, Jr.
June 20, 2016
Herman Emory Baxter Jr. was born at home Oct. 16, 1928 in Sardis,TX to Herman Emory Sr. and Jessie Baxter. He was the third of three boys. He and his brothers R.C. and T.E. grew up on farms in the Mansfield/Midlothian area. In 1947 he married Geneva (Beffie) Foster. They were married until 1997 when Beffie passed away. In their...
Eldred "Bing" Kelly
June 12, 2016
Eldred D. "Bing" Kelly went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2016. Service: 2 p.m., Thursday at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 4400 Pleasantview Dr., Arlington 76017. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, send donations to Shriner's Hospital or music fund at Pleasantview Baptist Church. Bing was born to Eula and Rev. R.B. Kelly on March 30, 1937. He graduated...
Betty Jane Ragsdale
June 12, 2016
ARLINGTON -- Betty Jane Ragsdale, 85, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2016. Service: Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, http://www.alzfdn.org or M.D. Anderson https://gifts.mdanderson.org Thank you to the staff at Vitas Hospice and The Pavilion for their compassion during her last days. Betty will be remembered for...
Roger Alan Wittu
June 10, 2016
Roger Alan Wittu, age 48, died unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2016 in his repair shop in Kennedale, Texas. Roger was born June 22, 1967 in Fort Worth, TX, grew up in Arlington, TX, and graduated from Arlington Lamar High School. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and loved camping, backpacking, and canoeing. Roger was the true "jack of all...