Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansfield, TX & Surrounding Areas.

Linda Sue Blackburn

Linda Sue Blackburn

Apr 9, 2021

Ms. Linda Sue Blackburn, 73, passed peacefully with her family, Friday April 9, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. Linda was born March 7, 1948 in Whitter, California to Lee and Betty Blackburn. They moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1950. Linda married her husband, James Johnson on March 29, 1966. They would later divorce but would remain friends. They had...

Charles Ray Geer

Charles Ray Geer

Apr 9, 2021

Charles Ray Geer passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the age of 74. Memorial Service: 6pm Saturday, April 17, 2021 at No Turning Back Ministries, 106 Second St, Venus, Tx 76084. Flowers may be sent to 8400 Burr Oak Ct. Alvarado, Tx 76009. He is preceded in death by his parents; Sim Geer and Mary Johns; and brother,...

David Alan Dawson

David Alan Dawson

Apr 8, 2021

David Alan Dawson, 63, passed from this life on April 8, 2021 at home with his wife by his side. David was born on October 21, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia. He met the love of his life in 1979 in Newark, Texas and they were married on March 1, 1980. They were married for 41 years. He worked at Lockheid...

Gayenell M. Walker

Gayenell M. Walker

Apr 8, 2021

Gayenell M. Walker, 83, passed on April 8, 2021. Visitation: 12pm-2pm Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 2pmTuesday, April 13, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Gayenell is preceded in death by her son, Robert L. Olivas. She is survived by sons, Skipper Hamm, David Cunningham; brother, William "Bill" Sallis; grandchildren, Jessie K. Casteel, Shelby T. Hamm,...

Jose P. Ayala

Jose P. Ayala

Apr 8, 2021

Jose P. Ayala, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2021 at the age of 75. Visitation: 6-8pm Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home with a Rosary Service to begin at 7pm. Service: 10am Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Interment:1:30pm Thursday, May 6, 2021 at DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, TX. If you would like...

Connie Marie Rakestraw

Connie Marie Rakestraw

Apr 7, 2021

Connie O’Neal Rakestraw returned to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation: 6-8 pm Monday, April 12, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Graveside Service: 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Skyvue Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her daughter, Mindy O’Neal McDaniel and husband Ronnie McDaniel Jr.; son, Charles O’Neal...

Robert Eugene "Shotgun" Ford

Robert Eugene "Shotgun" Ford

Apr 6, 2021

Robert Eugene Ford, “Shotgun”, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 67. Visitation: 6-8pm Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his father, Charlie Brooks; mother, Josie Brooks; sisters, Sharon Pierce, Velecia Brooks, Anita Ford; brothers, Charlie Ford, Ray Ford, Timmy Brooks. Shotgun is survived...

James Renard Wynn

James Renard Wynn

Apr 1, 2021

James Renard Wynn, 61, went into the hands of Our Lord and Savior, Thursday, April 1, 2021. James attended J.P. Elder Middle School before getting his GED with the Job Corps. He worked in construction while attending Culinary School were he worked as a Chef for many years. He enjoyed hobbies such as cooking and dancing. James had a great...

Betty Jean Heathcock

Betty Jean Heathcock

Apr 1, 2021

Betty Jean Heathcock was born January 25th 1938 in Laredo, Texas to Buck and Opel Meadows Smith. She passed from this life on April 1, 2021. After many years of health issues. She married Olan Heathcock in 1953. To this union four children were born. Betty Jean was preceded in death by both her parents, two sisters Billie Heathcock and...

Eloisa Anna Marie Coronado

Eloisa Anna Marie Coronado

Mar 27, 2021

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Ricky Jay Ramsey

Ricky Jay Ramsey

Mar 23, 2021

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James Israel "Lucy Israel" Gillen

James Israel "Lucy Israel" Gillen

Mar 18, 2021

James Israel Gillen, 39, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Vistation: 6-8 pm Monday, March 29, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Funeral: 10 am Tuesday, March 30 at Skyvue Funeral home. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. James was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gillen; grandmother, Mamie White; grandfather, Charles White; and one aunt, Felicia Christian. He is survived...

Jeffrey Eugene Plum

Jeffrey Eugene Plum

Mar 18, 2021

Jeffrey E. Plum 51, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Visitation: 10-11am Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 11am Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Interment: 2pm Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents, David and Bonita Plum. He is survived...

Betty Iyonjuande Imade

Betty Iyonjuande Imade

Mar 16, 2021

Betty Iyonjuande Imade, 57, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Funeral: 12 noon Friday, April 9, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Survivors: Husband, Felix Ogbeide Imade; sons, Tope Anthony Imade and Seyi Jonathan Imade; daughter, Adesuwa Phyllis Imade; several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousin and extended family.

Bertha Richards (Moore)

Bertha Richards (Moore)

Mar 13, 2021

Bertha Moore Richards was born on December 16, 1931 in Gary, Indiana, to loving and Christian parents, Dennis and Alberta Moore. As a baby her parents had her blessed and dedicated to God at the First Baptist Church of Gary, Indiana under the pastorate of the late Rev. Charles E. Hawkins. She grew up in the Church attending and participating...

Barbara Kaye Lemons

Barbara Kaye Lemons

Mar 13, 2021

Barbara Lemons, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Visitation: 6-8pm Friday, March 19, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Service: 2:00pm Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Skyvue Funeral Home. Interment: Keene Cemetery. Barbara is preceded in death by her son, Billy Don Lemons Jr.; sister, Rosemary Brittain. She is survived by her loving husband, Billy Don Lemons; son, John...

Lilian I. Emeya

Lilian I. Emeya

Mar 12, 2021

Lilian I. Emeya, 45, went to be with the Lord March 12, 2021. Lilian Inyang Emeya (née Oji) was born in Lagos into the Presbyterian family of Late Engineer and Mrs. Oji Kalu Oji of Ohafia local government area in Abia state as their second daughter. Nma-Inyang as her mother always called her, started her early education at Victory Nursery...

Mia Michelle Moore (Linton)

Mia Michelle Moore (Linton)

Mar 12, 2021

Mia Michelle Moore (Linton), 53, - Grandview, Texas Mia "Michelle" Moore passed away March 12, 2021 in Burleson, Texas. She was born in Odessa, Texas February 29, 1968 to Thomas and Mitzy Linton. She married William D. Moore Jr. on November 4, 1983 in Midland, Texas. Michelle attended college and worked for Medstar, Harris Hospital, Huguley Hospital, Careflight and White...

Jo Lynn Gauntt

Jo Lynn Gauntt

Mar 11, 2021

Jo Lynn “Red” Gauntt, 83 years old, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 11, 2021. Born in Mart, Tx on September 22, 1937 to parents, Orval & Lila Mae Gauntt. On June 27, 1958 he married the love of his life Barbara Rivers and soon relocated to Ft. Worth for a job that he dearly...

Patricia Ann Swanzy

Patricia Ann Swanzy

Mar 9, 2021

Patricia Ann Swanzy - Hurst, Texas formerly of Pueblo, Colorado passed on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at the age of 87. Patricia A. Swanzy was born January 28, 1934 in Omaha, Nebraska to Raymond S. and Josephine Mazie Wren Branchflower. She married the love of her life F. Wayne Swanzy on March 30, 1956 in Bethesda, Maryland. She served 4...