Obituaries
Paul Richard Wilson
November 29, 2013
Paul Richard Wilson went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2013 in Burleson at the age of 85. He was born on January 14, 1928 in Gertie, TX to the late Elmer and Lorene (Bishop) Wilson. Paul was one of the last men to walk out of Swift & Company as a boiler fireman. This was a trade...
Donna Alpha Wheeler
November 28, 2013
Donna Alpha Nelson Wheeler, 91, passed away at 9:21 A.M. on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Methodist Medical Center of Mansfield. Donna was born in Geneva, Minnesota on April 4, 1922, the daughter of Frank C. Nelson and Hanna Heyguard Nelson. Mrs. Wheeler was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving during World War II. She was married...
Vera Corene Scott
November 28, 2013
Vera Corene Scott, 78, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. Vera was born in Paducah, Texas on July 19, 1935, the daughter of Claude Jeffery Yarbrough, Sr. and Leota Augusta Gladder Yarbrough. She married Billie G. Scott in Boston, Massachussetts on June 4, 1953. Vera was a retired nurse as well as a lifelong homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Billie...
Michael Dean "Big Mike" Williams
November 26, 2013
Michael Dean “Big Mike” Williams, loving husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Mike was born in Tyler, Texas on September 30, 1968, the son of Larry Williams and Sandra Shaw Williams. He married Deborah Louise Stevens in Venus, Texas on July 7, 2007. Mike‘s two passions were his family and playing music. Survivors include his wife...
Betty Thomas
November 21, 2013
Betty Thomas was born on January 29th, 1927 in Dallas Texas and passed away peacefully on Thursday November 21st, 2013 in Granbury, Texas. She grew up in the Dallas, Weatherford and Mansfield area. Betty graduated High School in Mansfield where she met and married her husband, James T Thomas on October 12th 1946. Settling in Ft. Worth and later near...
Samuel Macias Maldonado Sr.
November 21, 2013
Samuel Macias Maldonado passed away on November 21, 2013 in Mansfield. He was born on July 20, 1937 in Fisher County, Texas to the late Jose Maldonado and Anselma Macias. Samuel is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Anselma Maldonado; one brother, Americo Maldonado and one daughter, Esmeralda Maldonado Strange. Those left to celebrate his life are: his...
Timothy Jon Nearing
November 19, 2013
Timothy Jon Nearing,currently of Mansfield Texas passed away on November 19, 2013 at the age of 54. Tim was born on January 8, 1959 in Corning, New York to the late Edwin D. and Edith (Newman) Nearing. He attended Corning West High School and graduated in 1977. He graduated from Paul Smiths College in 1982 with dual degrees in Business...
Betty Acree Howard
November 18, 2013
ARLINGTON -- Betty Howard passed from her earthly home to eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She was born April 21, 1952. Survivors: Susan and Steven Bufford and Tammy and Josh Ayers; grandchildren, Erin, Hayden, Kelsie, Landon and Georgia; and...
James Thomas Cawley
November 18, 2013
James Thomas Cawley, 96, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born to James Washington and Laura Ethel Cawley on August 3, 1917, in Rising Star, Texas. He is one of eight brothers and sisters. Jim has one brother and one sister still surviving. Jim Cawley and his first wife, Ira Merle were...
Flavil Leon Johnson
November 17, 2013
MANSFIELD -- Flavil Leon Johnson, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, was carried on the wings of angels to heaven Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Blessing Colonial Chapel, Mansfield. Interment: 1:15 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Upon returning from World War II, Flavil completed his education...
Betty Jean Liston
November 15, 2013
MANSFIELD -- Betty Jean Liston passed away Nov. 15, 2013. Graveside: 10 a.m., Tuesday at Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield. Betty was a very caring person toward animals. She deeply loved her cats. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Liston and by a son, Larry Wilhelm.
Chloe N. Sciba
November 9, 2013
Chloe N. Sciba, 75, passed away at 9:31 A.M. on Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Methodist Medical Center Mansfield. Chloe was born in Arlington, Texas on June 6, 1938, the daughter of Shelby Gilbert Mann and Sarah Jewell Sossman Mann. She married Weldon Gene Sciba in Fort Worth, Texas on September 14, 1966. Chloe was a retired secretary and a...
Kathleen "Kathy" Byars
November 5, 2013
ARLINGTON -- Kathleen Homan Byars died Nov. 5, 2013, peacefully at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Service: 10 a.m., Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. "Kathy" was born in Dayton, Ohio and relocated to Arlington with her family at the age of 12. She attended Sam...
Erie Beatrice English
November 2, 2013
Erie English of Mansfield passed away on November 2, 2013 in Kennedale at the age of 98. She was born on November 1, 1915 in Dallas to the late Samuel and Amy (Floyd) Peeler. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, doing puzzles and traveling. Erie especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Erie was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and...
James Wayne Walston
November 1, 2013
James Wayne "Wally" Walston, born in Palestine, Texas on January 15th, 1971, left this world much too soon, at the age of 42, in his home in Fort Worth, Texas on November 1, 2013. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1992-1997. He is survived by his wife, Bronica, his son, Sammy, and daughter, Chazlyn, his mother,...
Barbara Nowaski
October 25, 2013
MANSFIELD -- Barbara Mary Nowaski passed away on October 25, 2013. Mass Of Christian Burial: 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 500 E. Dallas St., Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katherine...
Margaret Presscilla Powell
October 20, 2013
Margaret Presscilla Powell, 66, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Chugiak, Alaska. Margaret was born in Kentucky on April 30, 1947, the daughter of Drury Napolean Pierce and Mary Pearl Millard Pierce and married Ronald Milton Powell in El Dorado, Arkansas on February 12, 1973. She was a Christian and a strong believer in family. Margaret was a homemaker....
Leonora Galaviz
October 14, 2013
MANSFIELD -- Leonora Nemecia Galaviz, 64, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to heaven Monday, Oct. 14, 2013. Service: Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mansfield. Interment: Skyvue Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please...
Shirley B. Bratcher
October 13, 2013
Shirley Bratcher of Arlington passed away on October 13, 2013 in Arlington at the age of 78. She was born on October 4, 1935 in Sylvester, TX to the late Joseph and Lucy (Putman) Boen. Shirley retired from Lockheed Martin after 32 years of service. She loved to travel, and spending time outdoors gardening. Shirley also enjoyed crocheting and spending...
Lindsey Allen Brite
October 11, 2013
Lindsey Allen Brite of Alvarado passed away on October 11, 2013 in Alvarado at the age of 61. He was born on September 23, 1952 in Maywood, CA to the late Lindsey and Elizabeth (Tillerson) Brite. Lindsey always had a strong belief in working hard to get to where you wanted to be. He served in the Army’s 101st Airborne...