Jerry Dwight Blackburn, Grand Prairie, March 19, 1946 - February 14, 2021. Jerry Blackburn died February 14, 2021 at Arlington Memorial Hospital after a long battle with COVID Pneumonia. Jerry was born in Grand Prairie, Texas to W.W."Tiny" Blackburn and Lois Keetch Blackburn. He graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1964. He served six years with the Texas Air National Guard. Jerry assumed the management and ownership of Blackburn Insurance from his father in 1968. He was considered a respected and accomplished business man in his field. He was community active and a supporter of the City of Grand Prairie. Jerry was a 32*Mason, a Hella Shriners and a Scottish Rite member and an...

Jerry Dwight Blackburn, Grand Prairie, March 19, 1946 - February 14, 2021. Jerry Blackburn died February 14, 2021 at Arlington Memorial Hospital after a long battle with COVID Pneumonia. Jerry was born in Grand Prairie, Texas to W.W."Tiny" Blackburn and Lois Keetch Blackburn. He graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1964. He served six years with the Texas Air National Guard. Jerry assumed the management and ownership of Blackburn Insurance from his father in 1968. He was considered a respected and accomplished business man in his field. He was community active and a supporter of the City of Grand Prairie. Jerry was a 32*Mason, a Hella Shriners and a Scottish Rite member and an...

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Roscoe Upton Wright, age 97, resident of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away January 6, 2021. To see full obituary go to www.beanmasseyburge.com.

Roscoe Upton Wright, age 97, resident of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away January 6, 2021. See full obituary at www.beanmasseyburge.com.

On Monday, January 4, 2021, Bobby R Gray, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 79. Born on March 3, 1941, in Barbourville, Kentucky, to Estil and Geraldine Gray. At 17, he joined the United States Navy, retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer after 26 years of honorable service. In 1963 he met and married the love of his life Joy Lee Morgan. Bobby earned his bachelor's degree at California State College of Long beach. He spent his retirement years both teaching and taking college classes. He will always be remembered as a man who would do anything for his family and who pushed others to be better. He is preceded in death by his sister Carolyn...

James Nolen Swafford died peacefully at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center after battling Covid-19, with his son, Robert and daughter, Renea at his side. Jim was born in Oklahoma City to parents Nolen and Bernice Swafford, and graduated from Arlington High School in 1955. He was a graduate of Arlington High School, the University of Texas at Arlington and the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. He married Judy Gipson in June of 1961, when they moved to Grand Prairie, Texas. Jim moved into the banking industry and also began a long history of public service in Grand Prairie in the 1970s, serving as a Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem from 1977-1979....

James Nolen Swafford died peacefully at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center after battling COVID-19, with his son, Robert and daughter, Renea at his side. Jim was born in Oklahoma City to parents Nolen and Bernice Swafford, and graduated from Arlington High School in 1955. He was a graduate of Arlington High School, the University of Texas at Arlington and the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. He married Judy Gipson in June of 1961, when they moved to Grand Prairie, Texas. Jim moved into the banking industry and also began a long history of public service in Grand Prairie in the 1970s, serving as a Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem from 1977-1979....

Katherine passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born September 1, 1940 in Arlington, Texas. She is survived by her husband Ray Short, son Greg Short, daughter Traci Singer, grandchildren Katy Short, Nikki Singer, Mitchell Short and Mandi Woods, brother-in-law Joe Steele, nieces and nephews and her closest friends Jeanie Adams, Marilyn Mays and Jane Buehler. Graveside service will be held Monday, December 21, 2020 at Moore Memorial Gardens at 12pm.

Louis Michael Antahades, 4/26/32 - 11/30/20. Born in Erie, PA where he attended Academy H.S. and Gannon Univ. Matriculated to The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine graduating in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Chaffee where he established a foot clinic for the service personnel. In 1958, he came to Dallas to establish his podiatry practice. He helped in organizing the Great Southwest Hospital in Grand Prairie where he also served for five years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. His surgical experience represents well over 30 years. Dr. Antahades has authored papers in the Journal of American Podiatric Med. Assn. and articles relating to the Biomechanics of Skiing....

Michael Lee Dailey, age 79, of Arlington, Texas passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. Michael was born at Barksdale AFB, La. to Aubrey Lee Dailey and Amanda Marguerit (Rodgers). Michael lost his mom when he was two and went to live with his maternal grandmother, Dora Effie Rodgers and uncles Joe & David Rodgers in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was a graduate of Grand Prairie High School, class of 1959. He also attended Wayland Baptist College, Plainview, North Texas University of Denton, University of Maryland Berlin Germany, University of Texas Arlington. He holds a Bachelor and 2 Master Degrees in Library Science and the other in Language Studies. Michael served his country serving...

Roy Lee Sullivan passed away June 22, 2020, after a courageous battle against Parkinson's Disease. Roy was born on September 12, 1939, in Wiergate, Texas, to John and Terie Sullivan (nee Byerly). Roy Sullivan is survived by his wife of 36 years, Arnita Sullivan; his daughters, Rhonda Sullivan Hughes (Robert), Rita Sullivan-Scott, and Terri Sullivan Gurley (Patrick); his stepdaughters, Gina Brydson, Sherene Warren, and Willena Hitchens; his sisters Helen Alexander and Mary Sullivan; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Willie Moore Shankle, Willie Mae Hollis, Teresa Sullivan Smith, Calvin Sullivan,...

Ken Johnston passed away May 11, 2020. Born in Weatherford, Texas on May 10, 1933 to Pete and Audine Johnston. He graduated from Brock H.S in 1950 and married his high school sweetheart, Aline in 1951. Receiving his Master's Degree from Texas Wesleyan College. He was a life long educator, teaching in Millsap, TX before moving to Grand Prairie where he taught at Adams Middle School and was an elementary school principal for many years. He and Aline both retired in 1990 from the GPISD. Devout Christian and father of 4 sons, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was an avid patron of Whataburger coffee. A private service for family and close friends was held on Friday, May 15,...

Kiet Tuan Tran, age 49, of Arlington, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 14, 2020. Kiet was born July 24, 1970 in Vietnam to Thai Tran and Chanh Tu Tran. Kiet graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1988. He continued his education at the University of Arlington. He was an avid Tennis Player and formed many friendships over the years through various leagues he was a member of. Kiet was very involved with his family, who he lovingly referred to as The Clan, and friends. He is survived by his wife, Hanh Do Tran; parents Thai and Chanh Tran; sister Chau Tran and her husband John Brower; nephew Logan Brower; older brother Thanh Stough and his wife Bong Stough and their...

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Service details at Bean-Massey-Burge funeral home website.

James E. Betters (veteran), 71, born in Waco, TX passed away January 6, 2020. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Bean Massey Burge in Grand Prairie, TX at 11am.

Alicia Orona was born on December 11, 1962, in San Bernardino California. She is survived by her mother Alicia Torres. As well as her husband of 35 years, William D, Orona Sr and her 4 children William, Angelina and her husband Tulio, Regina, and Jonathan. Along with her grandchildren, Tulito, Josiah and Christopher. She is loved by so many family members, her brothers Mario, Noah, and Samuel and her sisters Vicky and Ruth. She loved each one of her nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews with all her heart! Alicia came from California and William hailed from Michigan. They locked eyes at the Cordova apartments and quickly fell in love. Soon afterward they settled in grapevine,...

Retired State Farm agent, Dave Johnson, passed away 10/13/2019 at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy Moon Johnson, and daughter, Dr. Felicia Johnson Ragland, son-in-law Dr. James Ragland and grandson, Evan, from Bentonville AR. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Nov. 2, 2019, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 727 Hill Street, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050, with a celebration of his life to follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grand Prairie Lifeline Shelter for Families.

Rev. Guadalupe Ibarra, 80, went home to be with the Lord on 9/19/19. He was born 1/25/1939 in Sinton, Texas to Guadalupe and Francisca Ybarra. Rev. Ibarra served the Lord wholeheartedly for 57 years and was a Pastor for 50+ years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and loved his family. He is survived by the love of his life, wife of 59 years, Julia Ibarra, 6 children; Victoria, Lupe, Frances, Dina, Sammy, David & their spouses: his only sibling, Muneca Galvan. He was preceded in death by son, Rudy Luna. He had 25 Grandchildren, 26 Great-Grandchildren & 2 Great-Great grandchildren. Visitation will be held 9/24 at Bean-Massey-Burge in Grand Prairie from 4-6 pm, service at 6pm....

Walter (Walt) Nauert, an Army veteran, and a 40 year retiree from Vought Aircraft, passed away July 24, 2019. Funeral Service: 11:30 am, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors: wife, Joanne; son, Billy Glen Nauert; daughters, Donna Birdsong and Beverly Hancock; and 5 grandchildren.

Joyce Simmons Dye, 70, passed away July 14, 2019 after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born May 23, 1949 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to parents, Charles and Rose Simmons. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Dye, and her parents. She is survived by daughter, Lisa Dye Williams and husband Donny; grandchildren, Audrey, Tiffany and Elijah; sister, Rose Simmons; nephews, Matt Tredemeyer and wife Michelle, and Sam Tredemeyer; great nieces and nephews, Sammy, Carson, Heston, Ashlyn and Lena; and many cousins. Visitation: 6 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday, July 19, 2019 at Inglewood Baptist Church in...