Obituaries
Lloyd Taylor
May 12, 2016
Lloyd Taylor, dearly loved and cherished father and husband, died on 12 May 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Lloyd was born, on September 9, 1933 in Pike County Kentucky, the youngest of ten children, to Rush Bege and Carrie Taylor. Having moved to Ironton, Ohio as a boy, he graduated from Ironton High School and attended Berea College before joining...
Frances Melbafane George
May 11, 2016
Frances Melbafane George, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Mansfield Methodist Medical Center in Mansfield, Texas. Frances was born in Leonard, Texas on August 29, 1933, the daughter of Prore “Doc” Hammer and Mabel Elizabeth Yowell Hammer. She was a homemaker. Frances is survived by daughter, Melba Snelson; grandchildren, Matthew Snelson, Mike Snelson, Michelle Snelson, Mitchell Snelson and...
Henry "Hank" Omer Pelletier
May 9, 2016
ARLINGTON -- Henry "Hank" Omer Pelletier, father and grandfather passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. Known as a “cantankerous old geezer” to some, Hank had the biggest heart caring for friends and neighbors who proudly and lovingly adored his children and grandsons. Born October 27, 1943 in Middlesex, Massachusetts, he proudly served in the United States Air Force 1962-1968 followed...
Diana Lynn Cuellar
May 8, 2016
Diana Lynn Ross Cuellar, born August 14,1956 in Terre Haute, Indiana, went on to be with the Lord May 8,2016, at her home in Venus, Texas. Preceded in death by her parents; Bud and Ruby Ross and Brother; Jerry Ross. Survived by her husband; Jimmy Cuellar of Venus Texas. Sons; Michael Cuellar of Midlothian,Texas and Matthew Cuellar, Venus Texas Survived...
Harry D Arber
May 7, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Harry D Arber, a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle and a proud 1958 graduate of Texas A&M, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home. Harry was born April 22, 1931, in Mansfield, the son of Cifford and Blanche Garretson...
Norman Alberigo
May 3, 2016
Norman Alberigo of Mansfield, Texas died peacefully at home on May 3, 2016 with his wife, Brigitte Doyle at his side. Norm was born in Warwick RI.. His father, John and Anita Alberigo, provided a loving and lively home for Norm. His brothers John and Dennis and sister Barbara, are all deceased. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island...
Robert John Albright
May 3, 2016
Robert John Albright, 74, passed away Tuesday May 3, 2016 in Mansfield, TX. He was born November 3, 1941 in Buffalo, New York to Adelbert and Frances Albright. Robert grew up in Arlington, TX. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1960. After high school, he attended college and was drafted into the United States Army and served his country...
Pamela Jo Grizzle Clark
May 2, 2016
Pamela Jo Grizzle Clark, 47, beloved wife, mother and daughter, passed away Monday, May 2,2016. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Graveside: 2 p.m., Wednesday at St. Paul Cemetery, Mansfield. Survivors: Husband, Craig, daughter, Jessica; mother,Joyce.
Charles Pierce Jones
April 30, 2016
Charles Pierce Jones, 94, of Mansfield, Texas, departed this life for his heavenly home at 1:09 AM on Saturday, April 30, 2016, to meet his Savior, family and friends. Pierce was born in Waxahachie, Texas on June 12, 1921, one of twin boys, to Charles Jones and Gussie Gibson Jones and lived in Mansfield since 1938. He served in the...
Ariel Janay Tapscott
April 26, 2016
Ariel Janay Tapscott was born December 10, 1992 in Conroe, Texas and went to be with her Lord on April 26, 2016. Visitation: 3:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Blessing Funeral Home. Prayer Service to begin at 6:45 p.m. Ariel is blessed to have so many people love her. Ariel has two sets of parents, four...
Charles Randal Grubbs
April 26, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Charles Randal Grubbs (Randy aka Papa Bear) passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in Mansfield. Service: A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016, at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. Randy was born on September 18, 1947 in Cleburne, Texas. He was raised in Mansfield and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1966. He attended...
Ed Mayle
April 23, 2016
Ed Mayle, 50, passed away April 23, 2016. Ed was born February 1, 1966 to Floyd and Ruth Ann (Hall) Mayle in Baltimore, Maryland. He enjoyed, in his younger years, spending time, on a boat, in the Chesapeake Bay. Together, with partners, Ed owned Store Signs Direct, a sign manufacturing company. Everyone knew that Ed was all about his family...
Eddie L. Whisenant
April 20, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Known to many as "Whiz," Ed Whisenant passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016, of complications for terminal liver cancer and a long-term battle with heart disease. Service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home. Visitation: Private. Whiz was born in Morganton, N.C., to parents William and Pauline Morrow Whisenant. He worked in the oil and gas pipeline industry...
Roger Dean Hall
April 19, 2016
MANSFIELD -- Roger Dean Hall passed on April 19,2016 in Mansfield Texas. Graveside services will be at 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Mansfield Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome. Roger was born September 26, 1944 at his grandparent's home in Mansfield, Texas. He spent all of his early years in Mansfield. He graduated from Mansfield High School...
Guadalupe Rizo Longoria
April 19, 2016
Guadalupe Rizo Longoria, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 5:45 PM in John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth. Lupe was born in Abbott, Texas on September 28, 1940, the daughter of Refugio Rizo and Andrea Villarreal Rizo. She married Guadalupe “Pete” Longoria, Jr. on June 20, 1964 in Abbott. Lupe was a retired office administrator. She is survived...
Bobby Dewayne Smith
April 16, 2016
RENDON -- Bobby Dewayne Smith, 55, went to heaven Saturday, April 16, 2016. Survivors: Wife of 35 years, Laura Smith; children, Amy Smith, Sarah Smith and Bethany McCraw (Hayden); grandchildren, Holden Tye McCraw and Savannah Rae McCraw; parents, Bobby M. Smith and Betty Lou Freeman Smith.
Helen Doris Breithaupt
April 15, 2016
Mansfield - Helen Doris Breithaupt, 89, passed away April 15, 2016 surrounded by loving family at Community of Hope. Services will be held at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, Mansfield, Texas, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Helen was born February 25, 1927 in Fort Worth, Texas. She always remained loyal to her Tarrant County roots. She was loved by...
Aubrey Ray
April 14, 2016
ARLINGTON -- Aubrey Lee Ray, 92, passed away April 14, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. Service: 10 AM Monday at Blessing Funeral Home. Visitation: 4-6 PM Sunday at Blessing. Burial:Mansfield Cemetery. Aubrey was born in Mansfield Dec. 25, 1923, to Emma and Aubrey Ray. Raised in Arlington and a graduate of SMU in 1945, she was a lifelong sports...
Ernest L. Stutheit
April 12, 2016
Ernest Leo Stutheit, 82, passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016, at Universal Hospice, surrounded by loving family and a most caring staff. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 29 at WestWind Christian Church, Keller and interment in the Fort Worth-Dallas National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent to a scholarship fund for the...
Marilyn Bernice Freeman
April 5, 2016
Marilyn Bernice Johnson Freeman passed from this earth at her home in Grand Prairie, TX, on April 5, 2016, at the age of 82 and is now resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her husband and children were by her side. Marilyn was born on April 27, 1933, at home in Hominy, OK, to Jim...