Obituaries
Kathryn Kemp-Jackson
May 16, 2014
Kathryn Alice Kemp-Jackson was born October 13, 1946 to Miller and Virginia Kemp who proceeded her in death. Growing up as a child, she loved music and enjoyed playing the violin and piano. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She later joined and was baptized at Faith Prayer Assembly Church of God in Christ under...
Tiffany Phu
May 14, 2014
Tiffany Phu, 13 year old daughter of Joe and Amy Phu, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Mansfield, Texas. Tiffany was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 12, 2000. She was a student at Brooks Wester Middle School in Mansfield. She loved to play soccer and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. Survivors include her parents, Joe...
Jerry Alan Nagel
May 6, 2014
Jerry Alan Nagel of Mansfield went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2014. He was born on November 27, 1961 in Kansas City, MO to Lawrence R. Nagel and Patricia (Purcell) Baer. Jerry was a long time resident of Independence, Mo. He graduated from Truman High School and moved to Mansfield, Texas in 1995. Jerry was chairman of...
Robert D. Brandon
May 5, 2014
Robert D. Brandon, 83, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. Robert was born in Overton, Texas on July 24, 1930 the son of Robert Derwin Brandon and Willie Zera Bateman Brandon. He married Betty Faye Evans in Arlington, Texas on July 15, 1951. He was a longtime member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. Robert was preceded in death by his wife,...
Benjamin Zane Burman
May 4, 2014
Benjamin Zane Burman, 2 year old son of Brian and Shelly Burman, entered his eternal Heavenly life on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Benjamin was born in Dallas, Texas on February 29, 2012. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Brian and Shelly Burman; loving brothers and sisters, Madelaine, Ethan, Owen, Hudson, Evelyn, Reagan, Carrington, London, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Easton...
Melvin "Bo" Meeks
May 2, 2014
MANSFIELD -- Melvin "Bo" Meeks, a veteran of WWII, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. Service: 10 a.m., Tuesday at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, 1201 SH 360, Mansfield, TX 76063. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Interment: Mansfield Cemetery. Melvin was born Oct. 8, 1918 in Washington, D.C., the son of Orville and Mary Miller...
Robert "Bobby" Robinson
April 30, 2014
Robert "Bobby" Robinson went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2014 after a short, rough battle with cancer. Funeral: 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 7 at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday before the service. Robert was born to John and Emma Robinson on May 2, 1962 in San Diego, California. In 2007, he...
Gail Kinsey
April 27, 2014
Gail Kinsey, 65, Mansfield, Texas passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. Gail was born in Sweetwater on June 29, 1948, the son of Olan and Mary Kinsey. He married Sheila Elaine Wagnon on Aug. 25, 1984 in Arlington. Gail was an electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as well as a member of the First...
Levie Lillian Shaw
April 25, 2014
Levie Lillian Shaw, 94, of Forest Hill, Texas, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 in North Richland Hills, Texas. Levie was born in Rogers, Texas on April 10, 1920, the daughter of Ernest Simmank and Rosie Molina Simmank. She married Luther Lee Shaw in Fort Worth, Texas on August 25, 1941. Mrs. Shaw was a homemaker. Survivors include her Children,...
Floyd Dale Samuel
April 17, 2014
Floyd Dale Samuel, 81, of Mansfield, Texas passed away on April 17, 2014 and entered into the Kingdom of God. Floyd was born April 30, 1932 to Edward and Bertha Samuel in Rhome, Texas. He graduated from Mansfield High School, class of 1951. Floyd was married to Emogene Samuel (Boen) on February 6, 1953; they enjoyed being married for 61...
Dorothy Jeanette Roper
April 16, 2014
Dorothy Jeanette Roper of Anna went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2014. She was born on October 5, 1939 in Ft. Worth to John and Dorothy (Dillehay) Roper. She loved the outdoors, Mexican food and truffles. Jeanette enjoyed spending time with her family. Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents; John and Dorothy Roper, and son,...
Joyce Elaine Lukas
April 14, 2014
Joyce Elaine Kissel Lukas, 81, of Arlington, Texas passed away at 6:06 PM on Monday, April 14, 2014. Joyce was born in Ada Oklahoma on July 9, 1932, the daughter of James Alton Miller and Arma Huntley Miller. She was in food service working for several years at LTV. Joyce is survived by her two sons, Joe Kissel and his...
Irene Richeson
April 12, 2014
BURLESON -- Irene Richeson, a believer in Jesus Christ, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Colonial Chapel in Mansfield with burial following in Cope Cemetery, Retta. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Irene was the daughter of J.D. Julius and Mary H. Julius. Irene retired from Lone Star Gas after 35 years of service...
Alice Oleda Miles
April 10, 2014
Alice Miles, 95, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014. She was born on September 20, 1918 in Trout, LA to the late James and Delia McCartney. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years Jack Miles, one grandchild, 2 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Fair and husband Vernon...
Russell Douglas Zimmer
April 7, 2014
Russell Douglas Zimmer, 90, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Monday April 7, 2014. Russ was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He joined the Navy during World War II as an apprentice seaman and advanced to Lieutenant before separation from the service. Russ was a multi-degreed engineer who worked on designs as diverse as the F-16 Aircraft and Apollo Vehicle Mission to...
Patsy Joleen Day Rampy
April 6, 2014
MANSFIELD -- Joleen, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at home surrounded by family and friends. Memorials: Expressions of love and sympathy may be made to the St. Jude Building Fund or CWO, 500 E Dallas, Mansfield, TX. 76063, or to your organization of choice. Joleen was born in Dallas County to John Patrick Day and Alma Aileen...
Alvin R. Fingal
April 3, 2014
Alvin R. Fingal, 92 yrs, formerly of Coon Lake, passed away April 3, 2014. Born June 9, 1921. Served with COC 50TH Engineers Combat October 1942 through December 1945. World War II Veteran. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marjorie Fingal. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Martin; grand-children, Michael Martin, Jo Ann Flores,...
Calvin Lee Phillips
March 30, 2014
BURLESON -- Calvin Lee Phillips, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family Sunday, March 30, 2014. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
J.D. "Pete" Kirkpatrick
March 29, 2014
J.D. (Pete) Kirkpatrick, 77, of Kennedale, peacefully departed this life on March 29th surrounded by family. Celebration of Pete’s Life: Wednesday April 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Kennedale, visitation with family and friends will be Tuesday April 1, 2014 from 6-8 pm at Blessing Funeral Home. Pete was born on October 6, 1936 in Blum,...
Kay Emery
March 29, 2014
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. The Lord of our lives has called His gracious servant, Grenelda Kay, home to His welcoming arms. She entered into His kingdom March 29, 2014 after a lengthy illness and has joined a blissful reunion with her beloved husband, and two of her children....







