Obituaries

Nov 26, 2022

Edna Pearl Janet McKenzie Mitchell was born in Dallas on April 29, 1923 and passed away in Crowley, Texas on November 26, 2022.  She was a 1941 graduate of Paschal High School.

At the age of two months, moved into a rooming house owned by her father. He was killed in an automobile accident when she was...

Nov 25, 2022

Troy Johnson was born in Cleburne, Texas on September 19, 1939, and passed away with his wife of 63 years beside him on Friday, November 25, 2022, in Burleson, Texas.

Troy Grew up in the Cleburne and Rio Vista area. Troy graduated from Rio Vista High School in 1959 where he met his wife, Glenda, and they...

Nov 24, 2022

Steven Roy Rees, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home in Joshua, TX. Born August 25, 1958 in Flint, MI, Steve grew up in Grand Ledge, MI, attended St Michael’s Catholic School, and graduated from Grand Ledge High School. Upon graduation he began a long career with General Motors in the skilled trades, becoming...

Nov 20, 2022

Nelmel (Sally) Ross Henderson was born in Fort Worth, Texas April 18, 1930 to Melville and Nellie (Kamp) Ross. She passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas November 20, 2022.

Sally graduated from Joshua High School and she married the love on her life Everett Leroy Henderson in 1948. They had one son together Steven Lewis Henderson....

Nov 17, 2022

Margaret “Annette” Ray was born in Arlington on October 20, 1963 and passed away on November 17, 2022. She was a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and received her Master’s in Special Education from North Texas University. Annette had a great passion for teaching kids to read and helping special needs...

Nov 16, 2022

On Wednesday November 16, 2022 Patricia Marie Jarvis, loving daughter, mother of four children, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 36, in Joshua, TX.

Patricia was born on December 13, 1985 in Shawnee, OK. She moved to Joshua, TX with her family at a young age where she graduated high school and continued to...

Nov 14, 2022

Larry Wayne Bradfute was born June 12, 1954, in Poteet, Texas to Patsy (Mize) and Allan Eugene Bradfute.

Larry loved to play the guitar and never left home without it in his hand because he was always asked to play. His music career began when his Uncle Warner Bradfute gifted him an old Sears Silvertone acoustic guitar....

Nov 9, 2022

Virginia Nell Jones passed on Wednesday November 9, 2022, at the home of her son, Brian. Virginia was born December 26, 1937, in Owens, TX, and graduated from Brownwood High School. Although she came from humble beginnings, she was extremely proud of both her personal and professional accomplishments. She loved her sons deeply and almost to a fault. She...

Nov 9, 2022

Richard Wilson passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside service: 10 am Tuesday, November 15th at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 – 8 pm Monday, November 14th at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.

Richard was married for 56 years to Judy prior to her passing in 2015, the love of...

Nov 8, 2022

Max Allen Gibbs (known to his friends as Mickey) was born in Littlefield Texas on April 14, 1942 and passed away in Grandview Texas on November 8, 2022. He was a 1960 graduate of Cleburne High School.

He was very active and working at the time of his death. His interests included music, hunting, fishing and gardening....

Nov 8, 2022

Galen Martha Caroline was born on May 5, 1931, in McGregor, Texas to Alvin and Lydia Lehrmann. She passed peacefully in her home on Tuesday November 8, 2022. She was 91 years young. Galen has a daughter Shirley Ann of Joshua, brother Garland Lehrmann of Brownwood, Sister Ruby Shuler of Crowley, brother Pete Lehrmann of Fort Worth and sister...

Nov 4, 2022

Wanda Ruth (Springer) Gomer

Wanda Gomer went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2022.  Wanda was born on February 3, 1934, to Jesse Carl Springer and Leona Harris Springer.  She grew up and was baptized at Rosen Heights Church in Fort Worth.   It was here that she met Stanley Gomer while in high school. ...

Nov 1, 2022

Genesa Myres, loving mother of two, proud grandmother of six, and great grandmother of two passed away on the morning of Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  Genesa was born on March 11, 1942.  She grew up in Cleburne, Texas with her parents Bill and Colleta Smith and sister Brenda (Smith) Parnell.  She met her loving husband Butch while they were...

Oct 29, 2022

Karen Dianne Wood Cotter, beloved wife, sister, friend, and professor slipped away into the arms of her Savior Jesus on October 29, 2022.  She was born October 5, 1969, in Ft Worth. she lived a remarkable life.  A passionate nursing teacher, professor, missionary and choir member, Karen loved the Lord and His people through her instruction and compassionate medical...

Oct 27, 2022

William Thomas Swinney went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, October 27, 2022, at the age of 81.

William was born on January 16, 1941 to William Martin (Buster) and Dolly Lee Swinney in Wichita Falls, Texas. He spent his youth attending school in Wichita Falls, getting into shenanigans with his siblings, and began working...

Oct 25, 2022

Jacky Myrel Hartis was born August 11,1940 in Aquilla, Texas and passed away on October 25th,2022 at 1:25AM in Burleson, Texas where he was surrounded by his loved ones.

Jacky married Patricia Hyles in June of 1965, and were married for 57 great years. Then moved to Burleson, TX in 1969 in which still live today. He...

Oct 24, 2022

Dr. Gaylord Wayne Carlock went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 24, 2022.

Gaylord was born to Marvin Benjamin (Bill) and Luella Juanita Carlock on November 13, 1943, and was a lifelong resident of Joshua, TX. He was a born leader, serving as student body president at Joshua High School, team captain of...

Oct 17, 2022

Bonnie Sue Dixon (born Thompson), affectionately known as “Nanny,” went to be home with the Lord on October 17, 2022. Bonnie was born on June 28,1941, in Benton, Arkansas, to J.B. and Mildred (Willey) Thompson. The youngest of six daughters and the only blond in an otherwise dark-haired family, Bonnie was doted on by her older sisters. Bonnie met...

Oct 17, 2022

Jerry Otis Smith, 78 of Joshua passed away peacefully Monday morning Oct 17, 2022. He was born in Cleburne on Sept 18, 1944 to Otis and Olive Smith.

He was a member of Lane Prairie Baptist Church.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Ginny Dee Smith and sister Debra Davidson. He is also survived by...

Oct 11, 2022

Wade James Cooper, 82, was called home to glory on October 11, 2022.

Wade was born on May 16, 1940 to James Louis Cooper and Stella Rose Cooper, ten minutes after his twin brother Wayne who featured in many of his best stories of mischief and mayhem.

Wade married Bammie Lavada Mansell on November 16,...