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James  "Ronny" Leonard

James "Ronny" Leonard

Jun 2, 2007

ALVARADO -- James "Ronny" Leonard, 56, an automotive mechanic, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 in Fort Worth. Graveside service: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday. Burial: Union Hill Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in honor of Mr. Leonard to a charity of choice. Mr. Leonard was...

Ralph  O. Mabry

Ralph O. Mabry

Jun 1, 2007

JOSHUA -- Ralph O. Mabry, 84, a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at his residence. Graveside service: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday. Burial: Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Monday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Mr. Mabry was born September 6, 1922 in Senatobia, Mississippi to Albert O. and Lillie May Williams...

Elizabeth  Tennessee Pickton

Elizabeth Tennessee Pickton

May 31, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Elizabeth Tennessee Pickton, 65, owner of Pro Hair Center in Fort Worth, went home to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 31, 2007, at her residence. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral...

Ben  J. Welch  Sr.

Ben J. Welch Sr.

May 31, 2007

BURLESON -- Ben J. Welch Sr., 77, a retired material handler for Alcon, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, in Fort Worth. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Mr. Welch was born April 13, 1930, in Hackberry to E.A. and Sammie O. Allison Welch. He...

Zecharia  Caleb Reed

Zecharia Caleb Reed

May 26, 2007

BURLESON -- Zecharia Caleb Reed, died Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Fort Worth. Graveside Service: 10:00 AM Thursday May 31, 2007 at Caddo Cemetery. Zecharia was born May 23, 2007 in Bedford to Roy and Lori Collins Reed. Survivors: Parents, Roy and Lori Reed of Burleson; sisters, Valori Richard of Keller, Charissa Richard of Mansfield; brother, Nathan Richard of Mansfield;...

Paul  Thomas Putnam  Sr.

Paul Thomas Putnam Sr.

May 15, 2007

ARLINGTON -- Paul Thomas Putnam Sr., 85, a retired foreman in the Aviation Industry, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in Arlington. Funeral: 3:00 PM. Saturday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Scottish Rite hospital. Mr. Putnam was born Oct. 15, 1921 in Dallas to Henry Jay and...

Dj Ratliff

Dj Ratliff

May 12, 2007

DJ Ratliff KELLER -- DJ Ratliff, 72, a retired Construction Analyst for Dept. of Housing and Urban Developement, died Saturday, May 12, 2007 in Richland Hills. Funeral: 10:00 am Monday, May 14, 2007 at Joshua Baptist Church. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne. Visitation: 2-4 pm Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. DJ was born June 29, 1934 in Weaver,...

Rosa  Lee Grimes

Rosa Lee Grimes

May 9, 2007

BURLESON -- Rosa Lee Grimes, 82, a retired sales clerk, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Rendon Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Rosa was born Sept. 17, 1924, in Littlefield to Thomas R. and Rosa Mahanay Long. She married Loyd...

Lutishia Snyder

Lutishia Snyder

May 8, 2007

BURLESON -- Lutishia Snyder, 81, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007 in Fort Worth. Graveside service: 10 am. Friday, May 11, 2007. Burial: D.F.W. National Cemetery. No vistitation scheduled. Lutishia was born June 7, 1925 in Ranger, Tx to Grover Lee and Mary Ada Samuels Baker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert P. Mitchell and her second...

Billie  Jean Bullock

Billie Jean Bullock

May 6, 2007

BURLESON -- Billie Jean Bullock, 78, died Sunday, May 6, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at The Church at Burleson. Burial: 2:30 P.M. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Grand Prairie. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Millett Bible Baptist Church...

Tommy  Dale Tate

Tommy Dale Tate

May 4, 2007

JOSHUA -- Tommy Dale Tate, 54, died Friday, May 4, 2007 in Cleburne. Funeral: Private Family Celebration. Survivors: Brother, Berry Don Tate of Las vegas; aunt "sister", Delta Howard of Joshua; nieces, Danette Howard, Kimberly Watson, and Nicole Rhinhart; nephew, Ryan Tate.

Marion Robert "Bob" Morgan

Marion Robert "Bob" Morgan

Apr 29, 2007

BURLESON -- Marion Robert "Bob" Morgan, 74, died Sunday, April 29, 2007. Memorial service: A remembrance party will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Wilshire Room in Burleson. Memorials: Honorariums may be given to the American Heart Association, the Ladder Alliance or to the family. Marion Robert "Bob" Morgan was born March 6, 1933, and passed away April...

Beth Embrey

Beth Embrey

Apr 27, 2007

Beth Embrey, 75, of Joshua passed away Friday, April 27, 2007 in Fort Worth. Funeral: 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 30, 2007 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Beth was born Sept. 27, 1931 in Azle to Howard K. and Irene Johnson Parker. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Beth was an Avid doll collector....

H.  Warren Walker

H. Warren Walker

Apr 23, 2007

BURLESON -- H. Warren Walker, 72, a retired heating and air-conditioning business owner, died Monday, April 23, 2007, in Burleson. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Thursday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of choice. H. Warren was born May 1, 1934, in Bowie to Ernest H. and Elizabeth...

Tommy  Dan Wood

Tommy Dan Wood

Apr 21, 2007

BURLESON -- Tommy Dan Wood, 80, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and retired code enforcer and building inspector for the city of Everman, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at South Park Baptist Church, 7201 Crowley Road, Fort Worth. Burial: 2:30 p.m.. in Cottonwood Cemetery, near Hubbard. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday...

James C. "Jimmy" Neathery

James C. "Jimmy" Neathery

Apr 21, 2007

BURLESON -- James C. "Jimmy" Neathery, 66, a loving husband, father, grandfather and retired wholesale car dealer, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, at his residence in Burleson. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial: Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. James Clevland Neathery was born...

Betty  Jo Benton

Betty Jo Benton

Apr 20, 2007

BURLESON -- Betty Jo Benton, 83, a retired manager in the western wear industry, died Friday, April 20, 2007, in Alvarado. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday in Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Mrs. Benton...

Smith Ruth

Smith Ruth

Apr 14, 2007

JOSHUA -- Ruth Smith, 95, a retired secretary, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, in Cleburne. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Moore Memorial Cemetery in Arlington. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Ruth was born Aug. 8, 1911, in Fort Worth to Charles E. and Artie Blair Huff. Ruth married Fred T. Smith in 1949 in...

William S. "Steve" Lane

William S. "Steve" Lane

Apr 11, 2007

FORT WORTH -- William S. "Steve" Lane of Fort Worth, passed away at his home on Wednesday April 11, 2007, at the age of 62 years. Funeral: 11:00 A.M. Monday April 16, 2007 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 7-9 P.M. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Mr. Lane was born August 9, 1944 in Roswell, NM to the...

Donnie  Ray Lewis

Donnie Ray Lewis

Apr 9, 2007

Donnie Ray Lewis, 64, a retired guard for LTV Aircraft, passed away Monday, April 9, 2007 at his residence in Burleson. Funeral: 9:00 A.M. Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: 1:00 P.M. at Pilot Grove Cemetery near Van Alstyne, Texas. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Donnie was born January 1, 1943...

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