Obituaries
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...
Derrick Lawayne Robinson, Sr.
June 8, 2016
MANSFIELD- Derrick Lawayne "The Hammer" Robinson Sr., 48, of Mansfield, TX was born in Newport News, VA, passed away Wednesday June 8, 2016. Memorials: He was a Military Veteran who served in the United States Navy as a Naval Officer "Mustang" from July 03, 1985- May 31, 2002. At the time of his death he was The Company's Sales Director...
Jerry "Buddy" Foster
June 7, 2016
BURLESON -- Jerry "Buddy" Foster went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Burleson. Service: 2 p.m., Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: Noon to 2 p.m., Saturday before the service. Jerry was born August 22, 1941, in Fort Worth, the son of Ernest and Violet Franks Foster. He married Joyce Taylor on Feb....
Joan Soto
June 2, 2016
ARLINGTON -- Joan "Granny" Elizabeth Agnes Katz Soto, born October 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on June 2, 2016 in Arlington. Service: 10 a.m., Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Susan Merrill
June 2, 2016
Susan Merrill, 52 years old resident of Ft. Worth, Texas passed away Thursday June 2, 2016 at her home. Susan was born November 18, 1963 in Jackson, Michigan to Dale and Nancy Merrill. Along with Dale and Nancy, Susan is survived by her sister Cindi Musslewhite and her husband Robby of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, her brother, Daniel Merrill and his...
Woodrow Wilson York, Jr.
May 31, 2016
LILLIAN -- Woodrow Wilson York, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm, in Mansfield. Mr. Grady King and Mr. Jim Michell will officiate. Burial: 11 a.m. Saturday in Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum, 6514 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Robinson, Texas, 76706.
George W. Anthony
May 30, 2016
ARLINGTON -- George W. Anthony, died Monday, May 30, 2016. Interment: 11 a.m. Tues. at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Life Celebration: 10:30 a.m. on June 22 at UMC Of the Covenant in Arlington. Survivors: Wife, Dianne; Son, Jeremy; Daughter, Kenda Terry Hettinger.
Martha Doris Blessing Barber
May 29, 2016
Mrs. Martha Doris Blessing Barber passed away May 29, 2016, at her home in Bluffton, South Carolina, at the age of 100. A resident of Mansfield for 85 years, Doris graduated Mansfield High School, in 1932, at the age of 16, attended Texas A&M Junior College at Arlington, and began her career in education. Four years later, she married 'the...
Alice Faye Taylor
May 28, 2016
On the evening of May 28, 2016, Alice passed away from natural causes. She was at home surrounded and comforted by her husband and family. She was only 77 years old. Alice was born in Logansport, Louisiana on August 17, 1938. She was the first of what would be six children born to Doma and Amos Robinson. Alice is survived...
Louise Mahaffey Davis
May 27, 2016
SOUTH LAKE -- Louise Davis passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Service: 10 a.m., Friday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home. Survivors: Husband, Don Davis; children, Randall, Vicky, Carla and Darryel; five grandchildren.
Maria Hernandez
May 27, 2016
Maria G. Hernandez passed away May 27, 2016. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at Blessing Funeral Home Chapel with a service starting at 5 p.m.
Raymond Craig Cowan
May 26, 2016
Raymond Craig Cowan of Mansfield went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2016. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 5th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. A grave-side service will be held on Monday, June 6th at 10 a.m. in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Craig was born...
Raymond Scott King
May 24, 2016
GRANDVIEW -- Raymond Scott King, 54, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Memorial: 4 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home. Survivors: wife Debra; mother, Helen; brother, Steve; daughter, Kristi; son, Josh Esdorn; granddaughter, Ariana; sister-in-law, Laura; and numerous extended family members.
Ruby Faye Alldredge
May 24, 2016
Ruby Faye Alldredge, 94, passed away Tuesday, May 24,2016. Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Oakland Cemetery in Comanche County. Faye was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, C.D. Alldredge. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Alldredge and wife Gail, Mitchell Alldredge and wife Sheila, four grandchildren, Leah Ardis, Jason Alldredge, Matthew Alldredge,...
Patrick Wayne Newton
May 22, 2016
Patrick Wayne Newton, 42, of Arlington, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Patrick was born on June 6, 1973 to Dennis and Patricia Newton. He graduated from Hereford High School in 1991. In 2001, Patrick met the girl who would become his wife. He and Jamie Reagor had an instant connection and were married...







