Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansfield, TX & Surrounding Areas.

Kathleen Rankin (Robinson)

Kathleen Rankin (Robinson)

Jul 17, 2025

Kathleen Rankin (Robinson) of Fort Worth, Texas, was called to her heavenly home July 17, 2025, at the age of 72.

Kathleen was born November 30, 1952, in Fort Worth to JW Robinson and Charlene Robinson (Aldridge). She married Rick Rankin on August 14, 2010, in Fort Worth. Kathleen worked for GM Financial from September of 1999 into 2024. She attended...

Romelia Valdez Alvarez

Romelia Valdez Alvarez

Jul 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Romelia Valdez Alvarez, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, tia and friend, who peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by her loved ones.

Romelia was preceded in death by the forever love of her life, Arturo Alvarez; her precious granddaughter, Emily Alvarez; her loving parents, Ama and Apa; her dear brother, Jesus Valdez; and her...

Averie Anna James

Averie Anna James

Jul 14, 2025

With hearts full of sorrow and love we share the passing of our beloved daughter, Averie Anna James. Averie’s time with us was far too short, but she is leaving a deeply profound impact on everyone who knew and loved her.

She was born and raised in Arlington, TX, Averie was a bright, illuminating soul with a heart as big as...

Glenn Alan Covington

Glenn Alan Covington

Jul 14, 2025

Glenn Alan Covington died peacefully on July 14, 2025, at the age of 68.

Glenn was born July 5, 1957, in Fort Worth, Texas, to parents James Roy Covington and Elizabeth Jayne Copling Covington Nasche. Glenn graduated Lake Worth High School and attended Texas Wesleyan University. He worked for Birdville ISD Faculty Management and was the owner of Covington Roofing for...

Steve Ray Bell

Steve Ray Bell

Jul 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Steve Ray Bell

November 5th 1958 – July 12th 2025

Steve Bell, 66, of Burleson Texas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025 surrounded by the family he so deeply loved.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend, Steve was a man of simple joys and a heart full of love. Whether he was...

Lance Allen Wright

Lance Allen Wright

Jul 12, 2025

Lance Allen Wright Sr. born on June 23, 1969, in Gainesville, Texas, and died July 12, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.

Parents: father, Harvey Allen Wright (deceased), and mother, Betty Cathrine Schneider Wright. One sister, Kathryn Lee Wright Alardin.

After several moves in early childhood, they eventually settled in The Colony in 1976. He attended elementary school in the Lewisville Independent School District...

Dr. Donna Irene Cook

Dr. Donna Irene Cook

Jul 12, 2025

Dr. Donna Cook, a vivacious, kind-hearted soul, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and healer, departed this world on Saturday, July 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, curiosity, and color.

Donna was a woman who lived life with a wide-open heart and an ever-curious mind. A lifelong student and passionate practitioner of chiropractic and holistic medicine, she believed deeply in...

Mary Smidt Davis

Mary Smidt Davis

Jul 11, 2025

Mary Smidt Davis has gone to her Heavenly home July 11, 2025.

Mary was born September 28, 1931, in Longview, Texas, to Jacob Arthur Smelley and Frances Elizabeth Blaylock Smelley.

Mary worked for Brants Insurance Agency and attended First Christian Church in Granbury Texas. She was affiliated with Port Ridglea Women's Club and enjoyed reading a good book, sewing and cooking for...

Connie Faye Mays

Connie Faye Mays

Jul 11, 2025

Life’s Triumphs

On July 11, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas, Connie Faye Mays peacefully departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest.

Connie Faye Mays was born on June 12, 1938, in Stamford, Texas, to the union of Dempsey Baker and Mozelle (Johnson) Baker. She received her formal education from Booker T. Washington School in Stamford, Texas. On October 15, 1956, she...

Mary Louise Carson

Mary Louise Carson

Jul 9, 2025

Mary Louise Carson passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 9, 2025, at the age of 80. Mary Louise was born September 3, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Clarence Anderson and Ethel McCoy Anderson. On June 24, 1960, at Oakview Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, Mary Louise married George Ray Carson. For 65 years, they shared love...

Tamara "Tammy" Hanson

Tamara "Tammy" Hanson

Jul 7, 2025

Tamara "Tammy " Hanson, 64, went to be with our lord and Savior on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Tammy worked as a office manager and a co-owner in their family business. She enjoyed coloring in her inspirational coloring books and working on her diamond art. She was always ready to volunteer to help even when she was not really feeling up...

Michael David Gottlich

Michael David Gottlich

Jul 7, 2025

Michael David Gottlich

July 29, 1975 – July 7, 2025

“Loved deeply, worked hard, and lived with heart.”

Michael David Gottlich, 49, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 29, 1975, to David and Linda Gottlich and was a proud graduate of Castleberry High School, Class of 1994.

Michael was a gifted and hardworking man who...

Sara L Smith

Sara L Smith

Jul 6, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Sara L. Smith

August 23, 1945 – July 6, 2025

Sara L. Smith passed peacefully from this life on July 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and creativity.

Born on August 23, 1945, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to John A. Pierson Sr. and Marjorie Shimp Emch. Sara graduated from River High school in Hannibal, OH. It...

Richard Garcia Jr.

Richard Garcia Jr.

Jul 5, 2025

Richard Garcia Jr. came to rest on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas at the age of 64.

Richard was born November 15, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas to Richard and Anna Maria Lopez Garcia. After graduating high school, he worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 20 years, was self-employed and worked in Landscaping.

Richard enjoyed finding collectables such as coins,...

Jean Ann Bell

Jean Ann Bell

Jul 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and aunt, Jean Ann Bell, who left us peacefully on July 3, 2025 at the age of 63.

Born on May 12, 1962 in McKinney, Texas, Jean Ann was the daughter of Troy and Billie Luellen, who preceded her in death. She was...

Ancil Dale Roberson

Ancil Dale Roberson

Jul 1, 2025

Ancil Dale Roberson has peacefully gone to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025, at the age of 86.

Ancil was born on April 23, 1939, in Big Spring, Texas, to Mary Eathel and Oaty Fredrick Roberson. He proudly served in the US Army, and served from 1957 to 1960, then being recalled from 1961 to 1962. He married Ouida...

Holland Marich

Holland Marich

Jun 30, 2025

“A GOOD NAME IS BETTER THAN FINE PERFUME” Ecclesiastes 7:1

Holland Delene Boydstun Marich was born at home in 1935 in the small town of Caddo, Oklahoma. She was raised in Caddo, lived briefly in California and Wisconsin, and then she and her husband Ronald moved to Texas and raised their family of six girls in Grand Prairie and Arlington. Holland’s...

Robert E. Bishop

Robert E. Bishop

Jun 26, 2025

  ROBERT BISHOP LEFT TO BE WITH THE LORD JUNE 26, 2025, AT THE AGE OF 93

On a wonderful day May 1, 1932, Robert was born in Handley, Texas to Charles Clarence Bishop and Bess Bishop.

Robert attended Everman High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Marie. In October of 1948, Robert married Marie Nowell in Ft. Worth, Texas....

Ronnie Strasser

Ronnie Strasser

Jun 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronnie Strasser Sr., who departed this life on June 26, 2025, in Watauga, Texas, at the age of 66.

Ronnie was born on May 15, 1959, in Kitzingen, Germany, and moved to the United States during early childhood. He was formerly a longtime resident of Royse City and Haltom City, Texas, and most...