Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Ronnie Martin Jones
February 18, 2015
FORT WORTH -- Ronnie Martin Jones, 77, joined our Lord Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2015. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Ronnie Jones to the Scottish Rite Children's Hospital by website, www.tsrhc.org or mail, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas, Texas 75219, ATTN: Development. Ronnie was born in Fort Worth on Sept. 11, 1937 the son of...
Michele Marie Simonson
February 18, 2015
Michele Marie Simonson, 46, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015. Michele was born in Amityville, NY on Feb. 12, 1969. She grew up on Long Island before moving to Texas, where she graduated from Berkner High School in 1987, and Southwest Texas State in 1991. She taught 1st grade for 5 years, before devoting her life to her husband and...
James L. Coble
February 12, 2015
MANSFIELD -- James L. Coble, 84, was welcomed into heaven by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. Service: 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church Mansfield. Interment: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a church or charity of your choice....
Enimia Vasquez
February 8, 2015
Enimia Vasquez passed away February 9, 2015. Funeral Service: 12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 12 at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield.
Charlie Burton Shadwick
February 7, 2015
At the age of 82 our sweet, funny and loving Husband, Daddy, Paps, and Friend to all, entered those pearly gates of Heaven. He is sitting at the feet of his Heavenly Father where he can now see and hear everything so clearly and can sing like the angel he is. There are no words to express how much he...
Harold Lee Speer
February 4, 2015
Harold Lee Speer, 68, of Mansfield, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Harold married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Anne Bass, on Aug. 5, 1966. He graduated from Texas Wesleyan with a bachelor of science in 1969. He was a master plumber and owner of Cen-Tex Contractors Inc., and was a member of First...







