Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansfield, TX & Surrounding Areas.

Gwendolyn Carol Lockwood

Gwendolyn Carol Lockwood

Jun 11, 2025

Gwendolyn Carol Lockwood has peacefully gone to be with the Lord on June 11, 2025, at the age of 77.

Gwen was born on December 24, 1947, to Ethel and G.C. Britton in Monticello, Arkansas. Gwen married Donald Paul Lockwood on June 3, 1967, in McGhee, Arkansas. She earned a bachelor's and taught at Everman High School for a little over...

Sammy David Smith

Sammy David Smith

Jun 8, 2025

Sammy David Smith went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8th in Dallas, Texas. He was born June 26, 1947 to Afton (Rock) Smith and Mary Harvard Smith in Corsicana, Texas. He grew up in the area and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1965. He moved to Arlington, Texas to attend the University of Texas at Arlington....

Margarette Louise White

Margarette Louise White

Jun 8, 2025

Queen Margarette White was born February 13, 1948, to the parentage of Ellon Mckinney and Louis Smith in Waxahachie, Texas.

She attended school in Waxahachie School District.

She united in holy matrimony with Paul White and was married for 49 years. To this union 3 children were born.

She was a dedicated member of Bethlehem Baptist Church since 2004. There she was an...

Shuqun Weng

Shuqun Weng

Jun 6, 2025

Shuqun Weng of Arlington, Texas, has transitioned to his Heavenly home on June 6, 2025.

Shuqun was born November 8, 1959, to parents Binghuang Weng and Zhoufang Li in China. Shuqun married Huijiao Cai January 21, 1987 in China. He worked First Chinese BBQ restaurant. Shuqun attended Arlington Chinese Church and loved cooking, planting flowers and vegetables.

Shuqun is preceded in death...

Tu Viet Pham

Tu Viet Pham

Jun 4, 2025

Tu Viet Pham, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Visitation: 10 am to 8 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Skyvue Funeral Home in Mansfield, Texas.

Funeral Mass: 8:30 am Friday, June 13, 2025 at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in Arlington, Texas with a burial to follow at Skyvue Memorial Gardens in Mansfield, Texas.

Survivors: Wife, Men Bui; sons, Tam Pham,...

Tabatha Lynn Roberson

Tabatha Lynn Roberson

Jun 3, 2025

Tabatha Lynn Roberson has peacefully passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 38.

Tabby was born on September 16, 1986, to Cynthia Ann Lane and Larry Gene Roberson. She loved her family, watching movies, dancing, singing, and being in nature. She will be deeply missed and will always be loved.

Tabby is preceded in death by her father, Larry...

Billie June McFarlin

Billie June McFarlin

Jun 2, 2025

Billie June McFarlin has peacefully gone to be with the Lord on June 2, 2025 at the age of 93.

Billie was born on November 4, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ruth Savage and McDaniel Finch. She lived with her parents and also stayed with her aunts and cousins as a teenager. Eventually, Billie and her brother, Bobby, were placed...

Sandra Parker Dossey

Sandra Parker Dossey

Jun 2, 2025

Sandra Parker Dossey passed away June 2, 2025.

Sandra was born on August 16, 1946, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to parents Ray Wilburn Parker and Jessie B. Cole. She graduated from Bolton High School in 1964. September 16, 1966, Sandra married her best friend and love, William J. Dossey. Sandra was a vibrant woman who loved life. She loved playing lunchtime and...

Bonnie ( Plummer ) Johnson

Bonnie ( Plummer ) Johnson

May 31, 2025

December 28, 1947 – May 31, 2025

Her smile, faith, and joyful spirit were a blessing to all who knew her.

John 14:1–3 (NIV)

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms... I am going there to prepare a place for you.”

Bonnie (Plummer) Johnson, 77, of Arlington, Texas, peacefully passed...

Shirley Jean Reid

Shirley Jean Reid

May 30, 2025

Shirley Jean Reid of Arlington, Texas was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 73.

Shirley was born February 23, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri to Joseph Vernon Dodd and Delphia Marie (Rogers) Dodd.  She married Claude Nelson Reid on December 15, 1994, in Fort Worth, Texas.  Shirley enjoyed being a music...

Shawn Allen Kirby

Shawn Allen Kirby

May 29, 2025

SHAWN ALLEN KIRBY

Sunrise: AUGUST 9, 1968 - Sunset: MAY 29, 2025

MATTHEW 5:5 “Blessed are the MEEK for they shall inherit the Earth.”

Shawn was always a meek child and grew into a meek man. The Greek definition of Meek (praus) translates to gentle, mild, or humble. It is associated with the idea of strength under control. Shawn grew into a man...

Angela Ajayi

Angela Ajayi

May 27, 2025

Angela Ajayi, 48, of Mansfield, Texas was called home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas.

Angela was born November 23, 1976, in Nigeria to Daniel and Christiana Ojo.  She attended the University of the District of Columbia and Prince George's Community College in Maryland. Angela worked for Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. She...

Oksoon Randle

Oksoon Randle

May 21, 2025

Oksoon Randle went home to be with her Lord May 21, 2025.

Oksoon was born on a beautiful November 20th day in 1955 to Kim Bog Gi and Jang Woo Sun in South Korea. She married James Randle August 17th of 1981, in Tarrant County. Oksoon attended Hanmaum Baptist Church. She loved spending time gardening, sewing, watching k-dramas, going to church,...

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;...