Obituaries

Kathryn Kemp-Jackson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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