Obituaries

Aug 28, 2021

Earnestine Gayler, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her home in Dayton, Texas.   She was born on September 23, 1927 in Lampassas, Texas to Gaither and Nettie Patterson.

Earnestine grew up in Lampassas, Texas.  She served her community for thirty-five years as a nurse.  She faced much adversity throughout her life but never gave up and always trusted...

Aug 26, 2021

Charles Edward Kiser was born on May 14, 1940 in Sherman, Texas to Asa Leo Kiser and Beatrice Smith Kiser.  Growing up in Dallas, as one of eleven children, he enjoyed his daily adventures with his brothers and sisters. Early in Charles’ life, he showed strong work ethic and family dedication, starting with his first job as an usher...

Aug 26, 2021

Cynthia Biar Liner, 60, passed away on August 26, 2021, surrounded by family in Fort Worth, TX. She was born on November 11, 1960, in Fort Worth, TX to Mark and Pearl Biar. Cindy grew up in Fort Worth, TX with her three sisters. She attended Southwest High School where she made many lifelong friends while performing with the...

Aug 25, 2021

Lloyd Andrew Dawkins, Age 81, passed away on 25, August, 2021 at his home in Fort Worth, Tx. Lloyd was born in July 1940 in Custer, South Dakota. Lloyd married LaDeanne Raymer in 1962 in Chadron, NE. They were happily married for 58 years.  Lloyd was preceded in death by his father, Robert T. Dawkins, mother Angeline Dawkins, brother Robert...

Aug 24, 2021

Judy Carol Parker, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born in Sherman, Texas on April 28, 1948.

Judy worked hard her whole life, and set the example for her daughters on how to work hard to achieve the most out of life. She retired from Boeing Electronics after a 30 year career,...

Aug 24, 2021

Bianca Monique Carrington, 29, passed away on August 24th, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX. She was born on December 9th, 1991 in Dallas, TX to Homero Costilla and Christine Stafford.

Bianca grew up in Kennedale, TX. She graduated from Kennedale High School in 2010. After high school she attended college at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

Bianca married Austin in 2017 in Arlington, TX. They were happily married for 4...

Aug 22, 2021

Margaret Mingura lost her battle with Covid on 22 August 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Her son Joe Mingura, daughter-in-law Tara, granddaughters Rose and Tess, good friends Dave & Mary Sheehan, brother Adrian Luna and sister-in-law Fran are devastated at her sudden and unexpected passing.

Margaret had always been so full of life, laughter and...

Aug 19, 2021

Elaine Suzanne Brower, 81, passed away on August 19, 2021 in Mansfield, Texas. She was born on October 23, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey to Joseph and Clara Saunders.

Elaine grew up in Newark and graduated from Weequahic High School in 1957. In 1959 she married Robert Alan Brower in West Orange, NJ. They were...

Aug 18, 2021

James Lee Cox, 59, passed away Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, in Fort Worth, TX.  James was born in Woodward, Oklahoma on September 27, 1961.  James was a longtime partner in Texas Farrier Supply, Kennedale, TX.  His favorite activities were long-range shooting, hunting, Jeeping, rock crawling, and travel.  He enjoyed spending time with “his girl”, grandchildren, family, friends, and his...

Aug 16, 2021

Elwood Fuller was proceeded in death by his wife, Wanda, of 48 years, his eldest daughter Renea, his brothers and parents. He is survived by his youngest daughter Linda and her husband Kenny of Burleson, his sister-in-law Patricia Cinnamon and husband Dean Cinnamon of Everman, his 6 grandchildren: Timothy, Brittany, Danielle, Lora, James, and Shelby, his 2 great granddaughters,...

Aug 15, 2021

Prof. Joshua Musoke Serwanga passed away on August 15th, 2021 at Methodist Dallas Medical Center Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He was born on February 7th, 1958 in Kabowa, Kampala, Uganda to Elisha Isaac and Norah Nakyejwe Serwanga. Joshua grew up in Kampala, Uganda where he attended elementary and high school. After high school, he moved to the United States...

Aug 14, 2021

Roberto Maldonado , 84 of Ranger Tx. passed away on August 14, 2021 in Abilene Tx. He was born on May 31, 1937 in Santa Rosa Tx. to Guadalupe and Luisa Maldonado

Robert grew up in Falfurrias Tx. He was enlisted into the United States Army and served in the Korean war. Dad was a...

Aug 14, 2021

Elva Guerra Perales, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2021, in Mansfield, TX. Elva was born July 25, 1931 in Cestohowa, TX, to Celestino and Ramona Hinojosa Guerra. Elva was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sister, Gilberto Guerra, Antioco Guerra, Alberto Guerra, Celestino “Tony” Guerra, Hector Guerra, Alicia Guerra Salazar, and Rodolfo H. Guerra.

Elva grew...

Aug 14, 2021

Jennifer Coren Johnston, 40, passed away on August 14th. She was born on August 26, 1980 in Fort Worth, Texas to Richard and Rhonda (Simmons) Johnston.

Jennifer grew up in Granbury, Texas. She graduated from Granbury High School in 1999. After high school she attended Weatherford college and was currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration.

Jennifer was known by all...

Aug 11, 2021

Tanya Henderson was born in Chicago, IL on January 6, 1957, to Robert and Aratha Calloway. Her father, Robert Calloway, was in the Air Force which allowed for her parents and brother Michael to live in various countries and states throughout her childhood such as Alaska, France, South Carolina, Washington, Oklahoma, and Texas. Her childhood gave way to Tanya’s...

Aug 10, 2021

John Lamar Shurley, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 10, 2021 at home in Mansfield, TX. John was born on March 08, 1943 in Forest Park, GA. to John Bevins and Sallie Emma Owen Shurley.

John grew up in Forest Park, GA. and entered the Air Force to serve his country in 1960 serving for 4 years...

Aug 9, 2021

On Monday morning, August 9th, 2021, a few minutes past 7:00am, an angelic dispatch was sent from Heaven to Earth. Their mission: to escort a battle-worn, yet supremely victorious,  child of God to his celestial home.

Monday night we celebrated David in a profoundly moving vigil. Since that celebration, this writer has been in awe...

Aug 5, 2021

Patsy Ruth Powell, 81, passed away on August 5, 2021 at Mansfield Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas. She was born on July 9, 1940 in Stephenville, Texas to Wayne Savage and Evie Shelton Savage.

Patsy grew up in Fort Worth.   She graduated from Fort Worth Technical High School in Fort Worth, Texas in 1958.  After high school she began working for General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin where she retired after 35 years in Technical Publications.

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Aug 4, 2021

Sam Milton Fininen, 70, passed away on 4th of August 2021  at Mansfield Nursing & Rehab. Center, Mansfield, Texas  He was born on May 22,1951 in Brownfield, Texas to Cubby and Francis (Smith) Fininen

Sam grew up in Fort Worth, Texas where attended I.M.Terrell High School in Fort Worth.

Sam was preceded in death by his Father, Cubby; Mother, Francis; Brother, Cubby Jr.

Sam is survived by His Sisters, Teresa...

Aug 3, 2021

Charles Eugene Jackson, 93, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Mansfield Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on January 24, 1928 in Borden, Indiana to Ermin Levi Jackson and Edna Myrtle (Balentine) Jackson.

Charles graduated from Borden High School and went on to graduate from Indiana Technical College in Fort Wayne, Indiana with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  He joined...