Local Obituaries for Mansfield, TX & Surrounding Areas.

Jan 27, 2025

Earnest Thomas Sr., 93, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Earnest was born in Karnack, TX. on March 13, 1931 to Alex and Josie Harris Thomas. He graduated from Karnack Texas Public School and retired from Portland General Cement Company. Earnest was a member of Stranger's Rest Baptist Church, where he served as President...

Jan 27, 2025

Bobbi Jo Schulz, age 40, loving mother of three, grandmother of one, caring sister of five, true friend to a few, and a devoted daughter of two passed away in the early hours of January 27th, 2025. Bobbi was born January 10th, 1985, in Cleburne, Texas residing most of her life in the small town of Alvarado, Texas where she...

Jan 27, 2025

Georgie Griffin passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025 at the age of 84.

She was born in 1941 to Emil and Toni Salik. She married Joe Griffin in 1958 and she raised four children, Becky, Greg, Joe Jr. and Brad.

She enjoyed puzzling, gardening, listening to Czech music, helping others and watching the Dallas Cowboys play football.

 She was a wonderful wife,...

Jan 26, 2025

Robert Lee Burrows, 83, passed away peacefully at home on January 26th, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 15th, 1941, to Earl Burrows and Velma Hefley. 

Visitation: 12:30 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at Skyvue Funeral Home

Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at Skyvue Funeral Home

Private burial to follow service.

Robert was a...

Jan 24, 2025

Jan 23, 2025

Tommie "Tincy" Lee Meggs has gone to be with the Lord on January 23, 2025, at the age of 87.

Tincy was born on October 2, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Jim Fulmer and Lucille Webb. She married Bob Meggs in 1953 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She attended church throughout her life, but was a member at Walnut Creek Church in Mansfield...

Jan 22, 2025

Florence Ebun Adeyemi has peacefully passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 75.

Florence’s beautiful journey began on May 18, 1949, in Ora, Kwara State, Nigeria. She was born to Ishola Bakare and Aishat Ajoke Bakare of Ifelodun Local Government – a family rich in tradition and values that shaped the compassionate and driven woman she would become.

Florence’s...

Jan 21, 2025

James Lavon Stephens, 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Funeral: 2 pm Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Skyvue Funeral Home with visitation to start at 1 pm.

Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens

James was preceded in death by his father, Lavon; step-dad, Big James; mother, Rebecca; sister, May; brother-in-law, Andy and grandparents; daughter in law, Brandi Stephens.

Survivors: Wife, Mary; daughter, Shirley and...

Jan 17, 2025

Wilton Joseph Joe

April 3, 1943 – January 17, 2025

On Friday, January 17, 2025, our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home peacefully to receive his heavenly reward.

Wilton was born in Cade, Louisiana to Morris and Laura Joe. He grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School and joined the U.S....

Jan 17, 2025

Sharon Bell was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas at the age of 77. 

Sharon was born February 26, 1947, in Waco, Texas to Louis Joe Vrba and Erma Winkle Vrba. She married Michael Brown January 29, 2001, in Arlington, Texas. Sharon enjoyed cruises and became a Carnival Honorary Diamond Cruiser. She also...

Jan 14, 2025

Malani Rose Hernandez has gained her wings on January 14, 2025.

Malani was born on January 14, 2019, to Maria and Jason. She loved going to the zoo and aquarium, her favorite cartoon was We Bare Bears, and she loved going to see plays and ballets, especially the symphony.

Those left to cherish Malani's memory are her parents, Maria Jaquez and Jason...

Jan 10, 2025

Ashley Michelle Wright was called home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2025, in Midland, Texas at the age of 42.

She was born March 28, 1982, in Irving, Texas to Troy Carlton Wright and Laura Kaye Willingham. She worked as a Multi-site Property Manager since January 12, 2016.  Ashley enjoyed watching sports and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys...

Jan 10, 2025

Katrina Yvonne Bittner has peacefully passed away on January 10, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas, at the age of 92.

Katrina was born on October 14, 1932, in Abilene, Texas, to Jessie Ray Mundt and JD Smith. She worked as a secretary for Martin Sprocket & Gear for 30 years when she eventually retired. She was a member of North Elevation Church...

Jan 9, 2025

Reece Wayne Grogg has gone to his heavenly home January 9, 2025, at the age of 77.

He was born on a beautiful July 21st day in 1947, to parents BB 'Johnny' Grogg and Dora Elizabeth Grogg. Reece graduated from Burleson High School. He married his best friend and love, Bonnie Martin on July 22, 1967, in Burleson, Texas. He attended...

Jan 8, 2025

On January 8, 2025, Chester Copeland, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord in Watauga, Texas at the age of 67.

Chester was born June 14, 1957, in Lakewood, New Jersey to Chester Copeland and Mattie Roland. He received his Associate Degree in General Studies from Trenton State College. Chester worked as an Optician and as a Truck Driver....

Jan 7, 2025

George Calvin Dethloff has peacefully passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 86.

George was born on May 29, 1938, in Bridgeport, Texas to Kossie Buckner Dethloff and Ruby Melissa Bishop. Despite not finishing school, he went on to get a GED and then take several classes at TCJC in Geology. He loved history and geology. Despite having...

Jan 4, 2025

Anita Sue Peterson has gone to her heavenly home January 4, 2025, at the age of 75.

She was born July 12, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Hoyt Burnham and Mary Price Burnham. Anita loved her dachshunds.

Those who welcomed her home are her parents, Hoyt and Mary Burnham; and brother, David Burnham.

Those left to cherish Anita's memory are her sons, Greg...

Jan 4, 2025

Pamela Nell Denney of Burleson, Texas was called to her Heavenly home January 4, 2025, at the age of 67.

Pam was born December 14, 1957, in Fort Worth, Texas to Leonard Virgil Green and Barbara June Smitherman Green. She worked for and retired from Alcon after 31 years. She loved announcing and working barrel races and was a member of...

Jan 3, 2025

Michelle “Shelley” Eileen Bailey has peacefully passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 57.

Shelley was born on January 1, 1968, to Steven Elsbernd and Linda Sweetman. She married James Earl Bailey on December 2, 1995. She loved gardening, painting, listening to music, helping others, and watching the Texas Rangers play. Shelley was a beautiful and bright soul....

Dec 30, 2024

Charles Louis Howell, Jr, was born on April 8, 1946, in Elkhart, Texas, to Charles Sr. and Mary Howell. After finishing high school in 1964, he attended Sam Houston State University, earning a bachelor's degree in business and printing.

In 1970, Charles was drafted into the U.S. military and served a tour in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. Following his service...