Obituaries

Ginny Smith

May 18, 2023

Ginny Dee Whitlock Smith, 76, of Joshua went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023. She was born Sept. 30, 1946, to Guy D and Lily Alma (Hiner) Whitlock.

She was born and raised in Johnson County and was a lifelong resident. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Lane Prairie Baptist...

Morris Lee Whitlock Jr

May 15, 2023

Morris Lee Whitlock, Jr.

Born:  October 15, 1946

Shreveport, Louisiana

Passed away: May 15, 2023

Parents:

Morris Lee Whitlock, Sr.

Ivon Marie Shrum

Proceeded in death by his parents.

Survivors:

Wife of 57 years, Barbara

Daughter, Angelia Sifford

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Joann Spruell

May 15, 2023

JoAnn Ingram Spruell passed away on May 15, 2023 at the age of 88 surrounded by family and close friends.  She was born January 11, 1935 in Abilene, TX to Carl and Willie Mae Ingram and later moved to Azle with her family before meeting her husband, Ellis Spruell.  She fell in love with Ellis while he was on...

Karen Lynn Kirk

May 12, 2023

Karen Lynn Kirk - Her Story of a Life Lived Well December 18, 1946 - May 12, 2023

Karen Lynn Kirk (née Weilman) found the joie de vivre in everything. Whether she was traveling the globe or spending time at home in Burleson, Texas, Karen moved through the world with kindness, curiosity, and a keen sense of...

Bruce Walquist

May 6, 2023

Bruce Walquist, a beloved member of the horse industry and a coach to many young athletes, passed away on May 6th,  at the age of 68. Bruce was born on October 15, 1954 in Topeka, Kansas to Harvey and Roberta Walquist. He grew up in a loving family with his brother Wayne Walquist. Bruce was a graduate of Lyndon...

Juan Manuel Esparza

May 4, 2023

Juan Manuel Esparza was born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico on February 28th, 1950 to Maria and Lucas. Juan bravely fought a long hard battle with cancer.  He was originally diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013.  He enjoyed a couple of years in remission but was re diagnosed in 2015 with liver cancer.  After surgery and chemotherapy, he was...

Kailey Laurel Fox

May 4, 2023

Kailey Laurel Fox was born in Kankakee, Illinois on June 3rd, 2002, to Stephanie Demaree and Justin Fox. She passed away in her home on May 4th, 2023.

Kailey attended grade school and junior high in Peotone, Illinois. She graduated high school from Yorkville High in Yorkville, Illinois. In high school she ran track where she excelled...

Reba Pearl Sharp

May 4, 2023

Reba Pearl was born on April 24, 1939, in Milburn, that’s in McCullough County, TX to William & Juanita Singleton. Reba was the seventh of 13 children and attended school in Elm Grove and Richland Springs.  After completing her 9th grade year, Reba began working to support the family as they moved their way to Johnson County.  It wasn’t...

Marci Michelle Peltier

May 2, 2023

Marci Michelle Peltier was born in Cleburne, Texas on October 24th,1980 to Curtis and Dana Wells. She passed away peacefully late Tuesday night May 2nd,2023 as she was led to her heavenly home surrounded by family.

Marci grew up in Johnson County with her parents and two siblings, Joni Spencer and James Wells.

In August...

Francis Dwain Gafford

May 1, 2023

Francis “Dwain” Gafford was born in Tyler, TX on March 3, 1947, to Claude and Mabel (Mewbourn) Gafford. He passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon May 1, 2023, as he was transported to his heavenly home surrounded by his family.

Dwain grew up in Tyler, TX where he attended Hogg Jr. High and John Tyler High School in...

Billie Dove Helm

Apr 30, 2023

Billie D. Helm, 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 30,2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hardesty, OK to Irene and Bill (Tex) Davis on September 7, 1933.

She was predeceased by Jack Helm, her loving husband of 71 years; mother, Irene Murry (Morris) and her three brothers, Dwain McFarland, Glen Davis and...

Ellie Ustanik

Apr 14, 2023

Eleanore (Ellie) Marie Ustanik

Our friend, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and beyond all, wife, Eleanor (Ellie) Marie Ustanik passed peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas on April 14, 2023. Ellie was dearly loved and was given a few moments for her children and some grandchildren to say goodbye. She was well-loved and loved her family so well. She...

Edward William Bates

Apr 12, 2023

Edward William Bates was born in Corsicana, Texas on May 13, 1934 and passed away in Boyd, Texas on April 12, 2023.

Ed was a brick mason by trade and worked for many years with his father-in-law, George Richardson. When his sons, Steven and Randy and grandson, Nathan were young boys, they worked with Ed and because...

James Michael Huggins

Apr 8, 2023

James Michael Huggins

“Mike”

March 15, 1958 - April 8, 2023

Born in Spokane, Washington

On Saturday April 8th James Huggins “Mike”, loving father, son, brother, and grandfather passed away at the age of 65. He was doing what he loved, fishing with his friends on his...

Lajuan Clark

Apr 6, 2023

La Juan Clark passed away peacefully Thursday evening April 6, 2023, surrounded by her family.

La Juan was born to Joe Burt Fincher and Vesta Marshall on November 7, 1937.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlin Clark, her parents, Joe and Vesta Fincher, and two grandchildren, Tonya and Wesley Clark.

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Nestor Marcos Mondragon

Apr 4, 2023

Nestor Mondragon was born in Guerrero, Mexico. He passed away late on April,3 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the only child to Amandor and Soledad Marcos Mondragon.

He met the love of his life Juana in Mexico and married her in 1975. He relocated to Joshua, Tx in 1986 to give his family a better...

Joann Hickman

Apr 4, 2023

Our beloved Joann Hickman went to be with the lord on April 4th, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born in Alvarado, TX on August 23, 1934. Joann was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. She dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joann was preceded by her husband, parents, brother (Junior) & sister (Sis). She is survived...

Helen Louise Shetter

Apr 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Helen Louise Shetter. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Debra Lynn Willmoth

Mar 27, 2023

Debbie Lynn Willmoth was born in Vernon, Texas on January 8, 1960, to Jim and Elizabeth Collingsworth. She passed away peacefully Monday morning March 27, 2023, as she was transported to her heavenly home surrounded by her family.

Debbie graduated from Burleson High School in 1978 and spent 45 years as a renowned Burleson, Texas hair stylist....

Doris Marie Richardson

Mar 24, 2023

Doris was born September 8, 1931, in Cleburne, Texas to Elbert Maurice Irwin and Ethel Mackey Irwin. She was an only child, attended Cleburne schools, and married another only child, Jack Gurley, in 1952 (who preceded her in death in 1972). Two children, Cindy and Roger, were born of this union.

Doris found a second love and...