Obituaries

John Joseph Biondi Jr.

John Joseph Biondi Jr.

April 4, 2015

John Joseph Biondi, Jr. passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015. Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 th. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 th. Both will be held at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield, Interment: Emerald Hills in Kennedale. John was born on February 27, 1935 in Ft. Worth and was a long time resident of Kennedale. He...

Iva Marie Wilson

Iva Marie Wilson

April 2, 2015

Marie Wilson went home to our Heavenly Father on April 2, 2015. She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Bob Wilson, her children Jimmy Ragsdale and Sheri Wolf and her son-in-law Gary Wolf. Her grandchildren are Ann-Marie Montou, Zachary Montou, Sarah Wolf and Angie and Martin Olivarez. Her great grandson is Ezra Olivarez who always made her laugh....

Shannon Denise Robinson Mabe

Shannon Denise Robinson Mabe

March 31, 2015

Shannon Denise (Robinson) Mabe passed away March 31, 2015, in Ft. Worth. Shannon was born Oct. 19, 1972, in Oklahoma City. She moved to Texas in 1996 to pursue a career in teaching. It was there she met Chris, and they married on March 13, 1999. Shannon was born to be a teacher. In 18 years in the classroom, Shannon...

John Salisbury

John Salisbury

March 27, 2015

CROWLEY -- John Salisbury passed away Friday, March 27, 2015. Funeral Mass: 5 p.m. Tuesday, St. Jude Catholic Church, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Blessing Funeral Home. Survivors: Wife of 43 years, Rose; daughters, Angela of Orlando, Fla., Andrea of Corpus Christi; grandson, Blake.

Jerry Don "J.D." Bransom

Jerry Don "J.D." Bransom

March 23, 2015

ARLINGTON -- Jerry Bransom passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. Service: Noon Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Brian Bransom. Survivors: Wife, Joyce; son, Brent; three sisters; one brother.

Luther Horace Logan

Luther Horace Logan

March 21, 2015

Luther H. Logan, 97, went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Mansfield, Texas. Luther was living in Mansfield, where he attended St. Jude Catholic Church, after spending several years in Wichita, Kansas. A Rosary/Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm Street, Mansfield, TX, 76063....

Donald Roy Arrowood

Donald Roy Arrowood

March 19, 2015

Lillian - Donald Roy Arrowood, 83, went home to be with our Lord Thursday, March 19, 2015. Don was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, serving our country for 21 years. Upon his retirement from the United States Air Force, he became a U.S. Postal employee and retired after serving our country once again for another 28 years. Mr. Arrowood...

Barbara Ann Garland

Barbara Ann Garland

March 18, 2015

Barbara Ann Garland, 74, of Britton, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in the Community Hospice House of Fort Worth. Barbara was born in Pilot Point, Texas on September 18, 1940, the daughter of Roy Sparks and Dora May Worship Sparks. She married J.C. Garland, Jr. on Apr. 5, 1968 in Waxahachie, Texas. Barbara is survived by her children,...

Donald Richard Christian

Donald Richard Christian

March 15, 2015

MANSFIELD -- Donald R. Christian, 79, departed this life on Sunday March 15, 2015 after a long battle with dementia. Service: Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 509 W Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth, 76104 with interment to follow at the Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: Friday March 20, 2015 from 6 PM to 8 PM at...

Ysleta Renfro Hall

Ysleta Renfro Hall

March 15, 2015

On Sunday, March 15, 2015, in Southlake, Texas, Marjorie Ysleta Renfro Hall, ended life as a wondrous daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, friend and devoted believer. Ysleta was born Nov. 23, 1917 to George Edgar and Elva Odella McElvany Renfro in Lillian. Her family were the earliest Johnson County Pioneers. The Renfro family were...

Dona Faye Neves

Dona Faye Neves

March 12, 2015

LILLIAN -- Dona Faye Neves passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday in Pleasant Point Cemetery, Lillian. Dona was active in her faith and conducted a music ministry lasting 30 years. Survivors: Husband, Lee Neves; son, Lee Gordon Neves; grandchildren, A.J. Neves and Kato Neves; one great-grandchild on the way; and sister, Patty Jo Copeland.

Shirley Lynn Galloway

Shirley Lynn Galloway

March 5, 2015

Shirley Lynn Galloway, 59, passed away Thursday March 5, 2015. Shirley was born in Dallas, Texas on January 20, 1956, the daughter of Asa Boyd Greenwood and Patsy Lamberson Greenwood. She married R.D. Galloway in Mansfield, Texas on May 30, 1973. Shirley was a homemaker. Survivors: Mother, Patsy Greenwood; daughter, Kerry Galloway; son, Adam Galloway, Mischelle Fuqua; brothers, William Greenwood...

Charlotte Ember Flannery

Charlotte Ember Flannery

March 5, 2015

Charlotte Ember Flannery passed away March 5, 2015.

Angelo F. Lizzul

Angelo F. Lizzul

March 3, 2015

MANSFIELD -- Angelo F. Lizzul, passed away March 3, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial: 2 p.m., Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 500 E. Dallas St., Mansfield. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Survivors: Wife, Carole; daughters, Virginia Brozio and Susan Smith; three grandchildren, Matthew Brozio, Eric Brozio and Julie Smith; one brother, Matthew Lizzul...

Manuel D. Lujan

Manuel D. Lujan

March 2, 2015

MANSFIELD -- Manuel D. Lujan "PaPa," 99, was called to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2015. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Manuel was preceded in death by his wife, Elfida "MaMa" Lujan; two sons; and one daughter. Survivors: Children, Rita Alvarado, Sipriano Lujan,...

James Thornton Thomas

James Thornton Thomas

February 28, 2015

James T. Thomas was born on December 10, 1923 in Mansfield, Texas and passed away peacefully on February 28, 2015 in Granbury, Texas at the age of 91. James, or Jim as he was known, grew up in Mansfield where his Grandfather and Father were medical Doctors. After High School, Jim joined the Army Air Force in 1942 and served...

William L. Hardiman Richardson

William L. Hardiman Richardson

February 27, 2015

William L. Hardiman Richardson, 92, peacefully went home Friday, February 27, 2015, after life on the Heavenly Father’s creation earth. He left numerous family and friends behind as he joins those who await him. Graveside Service: After a brief visitation and Memorial Service in the parlor at Blessing Funeral Home from 12 to 1 P. M., Monday March 9th, an...

Weldon Gene Sciba

Weldon Gene Sciba

February 25, 2015

Weldon Gene Sciba, 75, passed away at 10:35 A.M. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, in Methodist Medical Center Mansfield. Weldon was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 3, 1939, the son of Edwin Davis Sciba and Margaret Pauline Bradfute Sciba. He married Chloe Nell Mann in Fort Worth, Texas on September 14, 1966. Weldon was retired from advertising and...

Mary Beth Dodson

Mary Beth Dodson

February 24, 2015

Mary Beth Dodson passed away on February 24, 2015 very peacefully and surrounded by her three beloved Children. Mary Beth was born on July 11, 1937 in Estacada, Tx to Dessie and Bailey Brown. She graduated from Idalou High School went to work at Texas Commerce Bank, where she met her husband Monte Dodson. They were married in 1967 and...

Billy Joe Durrett

Billy Joe Durrett

February 20, 2015

ALVARADO -- Billy Durrett died Feb. 20, 2015. Service: 2 p.m., Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors: Wife, Willa Dean; children, Bettye Jenkins, Wallace and Wilbur; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.

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