Obituaries

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,...

Oct 11, 2022

David Leon Waine was born January 14, 1950 in South California to David and Marietta Waine.  Dave grew up in California with his sisters Carol and Judy.

After graduation in 1968 Dave met the love of his life Donna and was happily married for 53 years.  Along the way they had Michael and five years later they...

Oct 7, 2022

Eugene “Gene” Nelson, of Joshua, went to his heavenly home on Friday, October 7 surrounded by his loving family at his bedside. He was born October 19, 1942, in Van Nuys, California to Bernice & Edward Nelson. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1961, then joined the Marine Corps and served for 4 years. After finishing his...

Oct 4, 2022

Mary Ellen Bryant, 80, of Joshua, went to be with the Lord on October 4th, 2022. She completed her earthly journey and has gone to her heavenly home. Her family is at peace knowing that she is no longer suffering. Visitation will be 12:30pm, Friday, October 7th, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua, Texas. Funeral service will follow...

Oct 2, 2022

Keith Wayne Hollingsworth 63 of Mansfield, Texas went to be with the Lord Sunday October 2,2022 after a short illness in Missouri.

Keith was born January 22, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a graduate of Joshua High School in 1978, where he was involved in FFA.  He loved showing his Steers and going to State...

Oct 1, 2022

Sandra Day Fenn was born in Fort Worth Texas on April 10th, 1946 and passed away in Burleson Texas on October 1st, 2022. She was a 1964 graduate of Polytechnic High. She retired from the General Services Administration after 30 years of service.

Her interests included being involved in World Bible School and studying the bible. She...

Sep 25, 2022

Wayne was born in Dumas, Texas to Herbert Doss and Ruby Pearl Brewer.  After graduating from Amarillo High, he went to work for his Dad’s construction company.  In 1971, he met Jeanette in Arlington.  They were married in 1976 and later moved to Joshua in 1978, where they would establish roots and raise their family.

A carpenter...

Sep 17, 2022

Kay Bradshaw Bowman passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2022.

Kay was born October 17, 1941 in Fort Worth, TX.

Her family moved to Godley TX when she was 9 years old. She graduated from Godley High School in 1959. She was a member of the Godley Church of Christ.

Kay...

Sep 17, 2022

Wayne McDougald was born February 20, 1934 and passed away at home in Burleson on September 17, 2022.

He was born in Gravel Ridge Arkansas. He graduated from Hermitage High School in 1952. After high school he became a farmer and also served in the Arkansas National Guard where he was awarded the medal of being an...

Sep 16, 2022

Wayne Ford was born in Bowie, Texas April 13, 1947 to Foy and Janie Ford.  He walked through the heavenly gates Friday, September 16, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Foy and Janie Ford, his sisters Risa Black and Janice Tally, and his brothers Loyd Ray Ford and Floyd Ford.

He is...

Sep 14, 2022

Sharon Ruth Purcell was born in Cleveland Ohio on March 18, 1949 and passed away in Newark, Texas surrounded by her family September 14, 2022 at 4:44 p.m.

At age 16 she worked with David Wilkerson and Teen Challenge in New York City. Sharon’s love for the Lord and genuine love for people welcomed many to accept...

Sep 8, 2022

Leland Monroe Brill, 78, of Burleson, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8th, due to an ongoing heart condition.

Lee, born March 15, 1944, grew up in Holdenville, Oklahoma and graduated from Holdenville High School in 1962.

He was in the Army Reserves from 1964-1965 and moved to Texas in 1966.  He worked for...

Sep 2, 2022

James Edward “Jim” Phillips, 83, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022, at his home in Burleson, Texas, with his family by his side.

Born in Alamosa, Colorado, on July 10, 1939 to Marjorie and Clem Phillips, Jim graduated from Alamosa High School and soon after he and his brother, Bob, took over operations of Phillips Trucking,...

Aug 27, 2022

Flora Holtkamp Leverett was born on September 15, 1926, to William and Emma Holtkamp in McGregor, Texas.  She passed away peacefully August 27, 2022 and was escorted by the angels to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family.

Flora grew up on the Holtkamp Farm with her parents and 7 siblings, moving to Justin when Flo was...

Aug 26, 2022

Espiridion H. Arrizola Jr., 81 years old, passed away Friday August 26, 2022 in Cleburne, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Espiridion Sr. & Dorothea Herrera Arrizola, his sisters Dora Williams & Adela Pug, and his son, Leandro Arrizola.

He never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone he met....

Aug 26, 2022

July 9, 1935 – August 26, 2022

Burleson, Texas – Steven Allen Douglas, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend was called to heaven unexpectedly on August 26, 2022, after a brief hospital stay and several years of failing health. He was 87.

Steve was born in Long Beach, CA on July 9, 1935,...

Aug 22, 2022

Jack Helm

LT COL USAF, RET

Jack Helm of Fort Worth, Texas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday August 22,2022.

Visitation will be held from 11 – 11:30 am Monday, August 29th at Pathway Church, 250 NW Tarrant Rd, Burleson, TX 76028 with...

Aug 22, 2022

Billy Edward Monroe Bryant was born in the Bono area of Johnson County on December 7, 1933, to Willie Roland (W.R./Bill Bryant) and Edna (Winsett) Bryant.  Billy passed away peacefully late Monday afternoon on August 22, 2022, in Burleson, Tx.

After his first few years in the Bono Area, his family moved to Joshua where he went...

Aug 15, 2022

In Loving Memory

Funeral Services for Maxine Carlock, 89, of Joshua, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 am Friday, August 19, 2022, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Roy Gee will officiate. Burial will follow in the Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 pm, Thursday, August 18, 2022, in Mountain...