Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansfield, TX & Surrounding Areas.

Pastor Phil Gibson

Pastor Phil Gibson

May 21, 2025

With gratitude and joy, we celebrate the life of Phil Gibson, who went to be with The Lord on May 21, 2025, at 81 years old. Born on February 3, 1944, Phil’s life was a true testimony to God’s grace. At 38, he gave his life to Christ and answered the call to ministry.

In 1986, Phil began a Bible study...

Major Phillip Scott Reesing, USMC

Major Phillip Scott Reesing, USMC

May 19, 2025

Major Phillip Scott Reesing, USMC, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 60, after a courageous battle with cancer. He had been recently diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer that was brought on by the burn pits overseas. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.

Phillip was born on July 19, 1964, in Houston,...

Michael Grady Griffin

Michael Grady Griffin

May 17, 2025

Michael Grady Griffin has peacefully passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 72.

Michael was born on December 22, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joe Griffin, Jr. and Ida Snell. Michael married Lillie Ann Gaston on July 24, 1976, in Fort Worth. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas - Arlington, going on to...

Angel Mercado

Angel Mercado

May 17, 2025

Angel Mercado has gone to be with the Lord on May 17, 2025, at the age of 81.

Angel was born on April 4, 1944, to Mercedes Quingley and Angel Mercado, Sr., in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Angel formerly lived in Brooklyn, New York, where he married Carmen Julia Colon on December 25, 1964. He worked for American Airlines and really enjoyed...

Sharon Kay Johnson

Sharon Kay Johnson

May 17, 2025

Sharon Kay Johnson of Alvarado, Texas, passed peacefully surrounded by family May 17, 2025, at the age of 77.

On a beautiful August 8th day in 1947, Sharon was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Jim Larson and Elva Whitecotton. In 1965 she married John E. White and had three wonderful boys together until their separation. January 20, 1973, she married...

Betty Joanne Clough

Betty Joanne Clough

May 13, 2025

Betty Joanne (Denton) Clough, born April 11, 1938, in Pena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Joanne’s life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to family, community, and her faith in Jesus Christ.

Joanne was the daughter of the late Bessie...

Roberto Gabriel Suarez Jr.

Roberto Gabriel Suarez Jr.

May 12, 2025

Roberto Suarez Jr. passed away May 12, 2025, at the age of 40.

December 27, 1984, Roberto was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to parents, Roberto Suarez Sr. and Samantha Rodriguez Suarez. Roberto was a vibrant and caring person who loved working on cars and spending time with family and friends.

Roberto is preceded in death by his mother, Samantha; grandmother, Mary;...

Michael Brown

Michael Brown

May 12, 2025

Michael Brown of Arlington, Texas passed on May 12, 2025, at the age of 73.

Michael was born November 3, 1951, in Bury St. Edwards, England. He earned his master’s degree. Michael was a District Manager for Taco Bell and also worked for Fry’s, Honda and Venus ISD. He is reunited with his loving wife, Sharon Bell, who passed earlier this...

Patsy Ann Allen

Patsy Ann Allen

May 12, 2025

Patsy Ann Allen, 74, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Graveside service: 10 am Friday, May 16, 2025 at Skyvue Memorial Gardens.

Patsy's hobbies were reading, fishing and spending time outdoors. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Lloyd Lee Allen Sr.; parents, Nelson and Donna Rima; brothers, Ron Goins and Troy Goins; sisters, Floretta Manuel, Robbin Allen and Wanda...

Jackie Davison

Jackie Davison

May 7, 2025

Jackie Davison has peacefully passed away on May 7, 2025, at the age of 87.

Jackie was born on June 18, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jack and Irene McFarland. on December 11, 1956, Jackie married Wayne Davison in Fort Worth. She loved quilting, crocheting, and finishing jigsaw puzzles.

Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Davison.

Jackie is survived...

Kenneth Peterson

Kenneth Peterson

May 6, 2025

Kenneth August Peterson of Burleson, Texas, passed away May 6, 2025, at the age of 88.

On June 20, 1936, Kenneth was born in Clyman, Wisconsin, to Stanley Peterson and Elizabeth Baerwald Peterson. 

Kenneth proudly served our nation in both the Korean and Vietnam wars and retired honorably from the Air Force after 20 years. In retirement, Kenneth worked as a motorcade...

Heather Leane Thompson

Heather Leane Thompson

May 5, 2025

Heather Leane Thompson of Fort Worth, Texas, has passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 38.

March 25, 1987, Heather was born to Mark Thompson and Connie Morris Lent (Ellis). Heather graduated high school and took some college courses. For many years she was a housewife and worked for the school. Heather loved music, walking her dogs, and...

Jennie Altora Cook

Jennie Altora Cook

Apr 30, 2025

Jennie "Jena" Altora Cook has gone to be with the Lord on April 30, 2025, at the age of 87.

Jena was born in Portland, Oregon on August 18, 1937, to Verena Phillips Powell and James Powell. She attended grade school in Portland, and graduated from high school in Vernonia, Oregon. Jena and George Cook married on February 7, 1975, in...

Sherry Ann Shelby

Sherry Ann Shelby

Apr 29, 2025

Sherry Ann Shelby has gone to be with the Lord on April 29, 2025, at the age of 79.

Sherry was born on October 3, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Mary Louise Barton and Robert Hector Shelby. Sherry attended catholic school for a period of her childhood, later returning to earn her GED from Texas Christian University. She was a...

Damien Tyrell Potts

Damien Tyrell Potts

Apr 25, 2025

Damien Tyrell Potts, AKA “Ty” was born February 19, 1991, in Fort Worth, TX, where he attended and graduated from Crowley High School and further his education at Navarro College and Texas Wesley University. Ty was known for his super cute freckles and huge smile, love of football, video gaming, and cooking.

Ty leaves behind his mother, Sabrina J. Valentine; father,...

Stephanie Carol Shaw

Stephanie Carol Shaw

Apr 25, 2025

Stephanie Carol Wiggs Shaw of Burleson, Texas passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 55.

Stephanie was born on October 6, 1969, in Fort Worth, Texas to Roger Ray "Ricky" Wiggs and Judy Carol Dunlap Wiggs. She graduated from Burleson High School. She married Jason Ryon Shaw June 14, 2014, in Burleson, Texas.

Stephanie enjoyed cooking, cheering on the...

Kaylee Jade Ratliff

Kaylee Jade Ratliff

Apr 23, 2025

Kaylee Jade Ratliff has gone to be with the Lord April 23, 2025, at the age of 15.

Kaylee was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 11, 2009, to loving parents Chad Ratliff and Ashely Ratliff (Walker). She was a freshman at Springtown High School and attended First United Methodist Church of Boyd and gave her heart to the Lord...

David Eduardo Rico Hernandez

David Eduardo Rico Hernandez

Apr 22, 2025

David Eduardo Rico Hernandez, 31, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Visitation: 4-8 pm Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Skyvue Funeral Home with a rosary to start at 7 pm.

Funeral Mass: 11 am Friday, April 25, 2025 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Arlington with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Survivors: Parents, Maria Fulalia Hernandez Olivares and Javier Bernardo Rico...

Dale Wayne Sanders

Dale Wayne Sanders

Apr 12, 2025

Dale Wayne Sanders passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at the age of 58.

Dale was born on January 8, 1967, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Marian Elizabeth Wheeler and George Tracy Sanders. He worked in scrapping and as a truck driver throughout his life. He married Angela Rhena Crites on April 27, 2013, in Milsap, Texas. He enjoyed fishing,...