Obituaries
Katherine Valeria Suazo Contreras
July 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Katherine Valeria Suazo Contreras July 23, 2001 – July 1, 2026
With profound sadness and unwavering hope in Christ, we announce the passing of Katherine Valeria Suazo Contreras, who entered the presence of her Savior on July 1, 2026, at the age of 24, after a courageous four-year battle with a rare form of cancer.
Though her earthly...
Debra "Deb" Jones
June 29, 2026
Celebration of Life Services for Debra "Deb" Jones will take place at The Community at Lakeridge, Venus, Texas, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 1 PM.
Debra “Deb” Jones, 66, passed away on June 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Deb was loved by many and helped countless others throughout her life of service. Most recently, she served as the...
Virginia Riddle
June 26, 2026
Virginia Dale Riddle, affectionately known as Jenny, passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Vernon, TX, to Gordon Dale Moore and Betty Ruth Chenault, she was raised in Lubbock and Levelland. A 1966 graduate of Monterrey High School, she attended Texas Tech University from 1967 to 1971.On September 16, 1966, Jenny married her devoted...
Samuel Smith LaRue Jr.
June 24, 2026
Samuel Smith LaRue, Jr.
June 23, 1946 – June 24, 2026
Samuel Smith LaRue, Jr., was born on June 23, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Samuel Smith LaRue, Sr. and Dorothy Jean Ball LaRue. As the son of a military family, he spent his early years between Tennessee and Alabama before proudly serving his country in the United States Air...
Walter "Walt" DaPrile
June 24, 2026
Walter "Walt" DaPrile, passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born on May 27, 1949, in Perth Amboy, NJ, Walt grew up in Arlington, TX. He graduated from Arlington High School and earned his degree from the University of Texas Arlington in 1975.
Walt spent over 50 years in the automotive manufacturing industry. Beyond his professional life, he...
Resa Black
June 23, 2026
Resa Renà Black, 55, passed away on June 23, 2026at 6:50pm surrounded by loved ones and her husband Shannon Black. Services will be held on Saturday July 11 Th at 10:30am at Christ Fellowship Church located at 1800 E. Broad ST. in Mansfield, Tx.
Resa was born on July 22, 1970 in Williamsburg, VA to Parents Mike and Kathy Smalley. She...
Karen Elaine Moser
June 22, 2026
Karen Elaine Moser, born on October 3, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on
June 22, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. With her passing, a fiery and generous spirit leaves our world,
but the love and kindness she shared remain indelible in the hearts of all who knew her.
Karen’s journey began among the rolling fields of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she...
Sammie Dell Locklin
June 20, 2026
Sammie Dell Odom Fricks Locklin, 96, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was born on October 16, 1929, in Venus, Texas, to Paul Marvin Odom, Sr. and Myrtle Henderson Odom, and was raised on the family farm in the Venus and Lillian communities.
A devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend...
Kenneth D. Riddle
June 16, 2026
Kenneth Dwayne Riddle, born September 17, 1947, in Post, TX, left this world on June 16, 2026, at the age of 78. Raised in Lubbock, TX, Ken was the beloved son of Truman Louis Riddle and Lillian Doris Mathis. After graduating from Monterrey High School in 1966, he pursued higher education at Texas Tech University from 1967 to 1972.
Ken's life...
Dora Imelda Clendenen
June 12, 2026
Dora Imelda Clendenen passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Born on September 11, 1959, in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, Dora’s life was woven with deep family ties, quiet strength, and a dedication to those she cherished.
Dora’s journey began in the vibrant surroundings of her birthplace, Cananea, where she was born to Francisco Rubio Armenta and Maria Auxiladora...
John Ralph Prince
June 10, 2026
John Ralph Prince was born June 2, 1934 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Frank Gideon Prince and Barbara Ann Berryhill Prince. He passed June 10, 2026 in Mansfield, Texas.
John grew up in southeast Missouri near Crockett and Steele. He walked to one room elementary school in Crockett near the Mississippi River and later rode bus to school in Steele, Missouri.
At age...
James Edward Roberson
June 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we share the passing of James Edward "Jim Ed" Roberson, 82, of Arlington, Texas. James went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 19, 1943, to Louise Jones Roberson, in Roderfield, West Virginia. During his early years in Welch, West Virginia,...
Imogene Gideon
June 7, 2026
Ellen Imogene Gideon of Mansfield, TX, passed away June 7, 2026 at the age of 92.
Born August 15, 1933 in Prosper, TX, Imogene Gideon was number 8 of 8; she was the baby! Graduating from Prosper High, in her senior year at the impressionable age of 16, Imogene Maxwell began taking Bible classes from a young preacher; Ray Milligan. The...
Lynda Sue (Hodges) Jones
June 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lynda Sue (Hodges) Jones
Lynda Sue (Hodges) Jones, age 74, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in Early, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on December 4, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, to Roy Hodges and Pearl...
John Rich Durham, Jr.
June 3, 2026
John Rich Durham Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted public servant, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. He was 79 years old.
Born on July 20, 1946, in Greensboro, North Carolina, John was the cherished son of John Rich Durham Sr. and Margaret Weisner Durham. Raised in Greensboro, he cultivated the strong work ethic,...
Movel Lee Porter
May 30, 2026
Movel Lee Porter, age 86, of Mansfield, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was born at home on October 21, 1939 in Snomac, Oklahoma to Lloyd Elmer Wilson and Allyne Virginia (Holloway) Wilson. Movel would be the third child born out of seven siblings. Movel grew up in the Wolf Oklahoma Oil Patch, along with her 4...
Betty Louise Murray
May 29, 2026
Betty Loveless Murray was born November 18, 1938, and passed to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was the eldest child of Elbert and Ruby Loveless, born in Heflin, Alabama. She and her four siblings—Charles, Eldridge “Lee,” Jennette, and Roger—grew up on a working farm.
She later moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the Federal...
Norma Valdez
May 24, 2026
Norma Valdez, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on November 24, 1964, in Portland, Oregon, Norma’s life spanned vibrant chapters, each marked by her generosity, joyful spirit, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Norma was the daughter of John Valdez and Nicolasa Garcia Valdez. She...
Hope Garvin
May 21, 2026
Hope Garvin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on May 21, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. Born on October 3, 1934, to Charles and Jennie Streetman, Hope was raised in the vibrant community of Oak Cliff. Her early years were filled with warmth, laying the foundation for a life devoted to...
Michael Alan Lynn
May 20, 2026
Michael ‘Mike’ Alan Lynn was born on July 12, 1945, in Lubbock, Texas, to Haskell and Johnnie Mae Lynn. From a young age, Mike exhibited a quiet strength and unwavering dedication to his family and country—qualities that would come to define his remarkable life.
In November 1969, during a turbulent chapter in American history, Mike answered the call of duty when...
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