Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansfield, TX & Surrounding Areas.

Lillian Margaret "Linda" Burrows (Boecker)

Lillian Margaret "Linda" Burrows (Boecker)

Apr 16, 2021

Lillian “Linda” Margaret Boecker Burrows, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. Memorial service: 6:30 pm Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at Skyvue Victoria Chapel Linda was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Rufus Boecker and Mary Ellen Jeter on February 12, 1944. Prior to retirement, Linda worked with her son Bill for...

Francesca Galofaro "Francine" Becque

Francesca Galofaro "Francine" Becque

Apr 10, 2021

Frncesca Galofaro Becque, 68, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021. Visitation: 10-11AM Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Graveside Service: 11AM Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Francesca “Francine” Galofaro Becque born July 28, 1952 in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Italy immigrating to the United States at the age of 14. She...

Mary Frances Baker

Mary Frances Baker

Apr 9, 2021

Mary Frances Baker, 78, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. Visitation: 6-8 pm Monday, April 19, 2021 at Skyvue Victoria Chapel. Funeral: 2 pm Monday, April 20, 2021 at Skyvue Victoria Chapel with burial to follow at Venus Memorial Park. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Lucille Cody; husband Benny Gene Baker; son John Nolen...

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...