Obituaries
Paul Defreese Frederick Jr.
January 28, 2014
Paul Defreese Frederick 84, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in Keene, Texas after failing health. Paul Frederick was born September 20, 1929 in Goshen, Indiana, the son of Paul, Sr. and Maymie Noel Frederick. He was united in marriage to A. Jane Frederick on September 21, 1950 at the United Brethren Church in Dunlap, Indiana. Paul...
Jane Evelyn Nelson Smith
January 26, 2014
MANSFIELD -- Jane Evelyn Nelson Smith passed away Jan. 26, 2014. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Survivors, Children, Kenneth Smith, Don Smith, Janet Coats and Tracy Smith; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lowayne Pollard
January 25, 2014
Lowayne Pollard of Mansfield went to be the Lord on January 25, 2014. She was born on August 7, 1936 in Bynum, Texas to James Edward Isbell and Martha (Taylor) Isbell. She is preceded in death by her husband Curtis Doyle Pollard, one son Joe, and three sisters, Melba, Marie and Janelle; her parents; James and Martha. Those left to...
Donald L. Mcwilliams
January 24, 2014
RENDON -- Donald L. McWilliams, 78, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to Retta Baptist Church, or a charity of choice. Donald was born on April 2, 1935 in the Blackwater community at Daleville,Mississippi to Lewis and Clarice McWilliams. He was a graduate of East High School and the University...
Dual Ray Chapman
January 19, 2014
Dual Ray Chapman of Farmersville went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2014. He was born on October 6, 1934 in Winters Texas to Ed and Lottie (Caldwell) Chapman. Dual enjoyed singing, camping and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Dual will be most remembered by telling jokes when he met you. Dual is preceded in death...
Margaret Lucille Webb
January 15, 2014
MANSFIELD -- Margaret Lucille Webb, 96, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Webb; and three children, Jerrye Rush, Sonny Fulmer and Clark "Red" Fulmer. Survivors: Children,...
Margie Lorene Meeks
January 14, 2014
Margie Lorene Meeks of Ft. Worth went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2014. She was born on October 2, 1921 in Tyler, Texas to Arthur Ross and Nancy Clementine (Harden) Shelby. Margie is preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Nancy Shelby; Her husband of 15 years, Jack Thomas Rayburn; four brothers, Leslie Aaron Shelby, Jessie...
Joanne F. Wojcik
January 13, 2014
Mansfield - Joanne lost her courageous battle with ovarian cancer on Jan. 13th 2014 in the presence of her daughter and husband and is now with the Lord. She was a proud Texan born in Waco, Texas and lived nearly her entire life here. She was a loving mother and wife. Although frugal in life, she was generous with love,...
Jane Wooldridge Walls
January 11, 2014
CROWLEY -- Jane Wooldridge Walls passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014. Jane was born April 11, 1952, in Grandview. We will love and miss you always.
Elizabeth Ann Day Andrew
January 10, 2014
The Andrew family lost its beloved matriarch, Elizabeth Ann Day Andrew, age 92, on Friday, January 10, 2014. Preceding her death, Mama Ann had been living in Texas with her Son, Glenn Andrew, Jr. and his Wife, Sharon. Preceding their move to Texas, Mama Ann and her Husband, George Glenn Andrew, Sr., lived in Lafayette, Louisiana from 1957 through 1997....
Payton Marjoni Majors
January 10, 2014
Payton Marjoni Majors went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2014. Payton was born on January 5, 2014 in Arlington. He is survived by his parents Pierre Majors and Andrea Scott; two Brothers, Perris Majors, Pierre Majors Jr.; four sisters, Sariah Coleman, Olivia Majors, Kaliese Majors, Sherron Majors. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on...
William "Bill" Hudson Moore
January 7, 2014
William “Bill” Hudson Moore went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2014. He was born on July 24, 1928 in Johnson County, Texas to Hector and Maggie (Scott) Moore. William is preceded in death by his parents Hector and Maggie Moore; eight siblings, Tulia, Mildred, Ted, Rue V, Don, Twin girls, JoDell & FloNell and his twin brother...
James Dalphon Landrus
January 7, 2014
James Dalphon Landrus of Burleson Texas went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2014. He was born on August 8, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN to Orville D. and Leora (Kennedy) Landrus. James Landrus graduated from General Motors Institute with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and entered the workforce with Detroit Diesel Allison in Indianapolis. After serving in Germany...
Frances Garcia
January 6, 2014
MANSFIELD -- Frances Garcia, 79, passed away Jan. 6, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Service: 11 a.m., Friday at First Bible Baptist Church of Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Frances was born March 1, 1934 to Celso and Grace Mejia in Lampasas. She married Ilario Garcia in 1947 and settled in Mansfield in...
Bea Sanders Murdock
January 3, 2014
Bea Sanders Murdock, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away at 6:35 A.M. on Friday, January 3, 2014 in her home. Bea was born in Malakoff, Texas, the daughter of Dave McGee and Jewel Beatrice Watkins McGee. She was the wife of Todd M. Murdock. Bea was a retired home care nurse and a longtime member of Central Baptist Church in Mansfield,...
Chuck Morris
December 25, 2013
ARLINGTON -- Charles "Chuck" Morris passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Kidney Fund, 2223 S. Buckner Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75227, or SOTX fbo SSG11, 5308 Lambeth Lane, Fort Worth, Texas...
Peyton Cole Barbour
December 25, 2013
MANSFIELD -- Peyton Cole Barbour, 16, went Home to be with the Father and the angels Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. Memorial service: 6 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Peyton was kind-hearted and never met a stranger. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He loved making people laugh. No one was his...
Vernie Pauline Anderson
December 20, 2013
Vernie Pauline Anderson, 80, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Vernie was born in Yanush, Oklahoma, February 19, 1933, the daughter of Henry Mattox and Tennie Workman Mattox. She married Jerry Bethel Anderson on September 9, 1950. Survivors include her Sons, Gary and Charlie Anderson; grandchildren, Kaylee and Corey Anderson; and many nieces, nephews,...
Greg P. Griffin Sr.
December 18, 2013
MANSFIELD -- Greg P. Griffin, Sr. entered into eternal life on Dec. 18, 2013. Service: 2 p.m., Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: noon to 2 before the service. Survivors: Son, Gregory Parker Griffin, II; siblings, Susan Campbell, Johnny Griffin and Mandy Fenton.
Terry Lee Smith
December 16, 2013
Terry Lee Smith of Mansfield passed away on December 16, 2013 in Mansfield at the age of 70. He was born on April 2, 1943 in Baltimore, MD to the late Ray and Marjorie (Troxell) Smith. Terry will be remembered as an individual with a strong work ethic. After retiring from Motion Industries after a 30 year career in Baltimore,...