Obituaries

Feb 17, 2022

Arleene “Ar” Dolores (Koster) Rybka passed away peacefully with family by her side at 10:21 am on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Huguley Hospital.

She was born on September 9, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley and Anna Koster (Kostrzewski). She grew up on Wellington Avenue with her older sister Mary Ann Schuh. On June 3, 1967,...

Feb 16, 2022

Vera F. Harris Calvin, a local community leader, passed away Wednesday evening 2/16 in Burleson, TX.  Vera Frances Harris Calvin was born November 25, 1928, in Elmo, TX. She was the eldest of four children born to Fred and Minnie Clemmons Harris. She married Stacy A. Calvin on June 20, 1947, in Terrell and two daughters were born to...

Feb 13, 2022

Jennine Mischelle McComas, 71, passed away Feb. 13, 2022. Memorial service will be held from 3-5 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

Jennine was born in September 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri. She loved spending time...

Feb 10, 2022

Alan Roy Clements was born on 24 August 1971 in Fort Worth, TX to Frank & Beverly Clements. He passed away Feb. 10, 2022.

Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Alsbury Baptist Church. Visitation: 6-8 Thursday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Burial to follow at 1:15 p.m. March 1 at DFW National Cemetery.

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Feb 8, 2022

On July 17, 1941, John Wayne Elvington was born in Tioga, Grayson County, Texas to Rollie and Alice Elvington.  He passed away in Johnson County on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 after a battle with cancer and other health issues.

John married Lynda Raye Timmons on December 21, 1962.  They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in 2021.

Feb 8, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Phink, age 92, wife and loving mother of 4, passed away Tuesday morning, 2/8 in Fort Worth, TX. Mary was born on 10/8/1929 in Aransas Pass, TX to John (“Dudie”) and Opal Youngblood.

In 1947 at the age of 18, Mary began working for Southwestern Bell in Fort Worth. Mary retired from Southwestern Bell in...

Feb 3, 2022

Charles Marion Mason Sr. was born in Spur on June 14, 1946 and passed away in Fort Worth on February 3, 2022.  He was a 1964 graduate of Burleson High School.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at Burleson Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. before the service....

Jan 28, 2022

Larry Lee Pringle, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, January 28, 2022.

Larry was born February 5, 1939, in Marysville, MI to Henry and Hilda Pringle. On May 15, 1969 Larry married Maxine Quiring in Weatherford, TX. In February 1978, they welcomed their daughter Sherri into their lives and were married until Maxine’s passing in...

Jan 26, 2022

Nancy (Harrison) Dixon, age 84 was joyfully united with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.  Nancy was born in Alma, TX on January 21, 1938, to Bernard and Lura Mae Harrison.  She graduated from Ennis High School 1956 and went on to Navarro Junior College on a band scholarship playing the French Horn, earning her associates...

Jan 24, 2022

Michael Ray Morgan, 73, passed away Jan. 24, 2022 in Fort Worth. He was born March 8, 1947, in Cleburne, the son of Everett Ray and Faye Morgan.

He was a 1965 graduate of Joshua High School where he played football and basketball and ran track.

Mike enjoyed listening, watching and reading about sports, especially...

Jan 24, 2022

Jill Diane Edging, 70, passed away Monday night, January 24, 2022, in Burleson.  Graveside Service Only: Monday, February 7, 2022, at 2:00 PM in Laurel Land Memorial Park on Crowley Road Fort Worth, Texas.  Jill was born March 17, 1951, at Fort Clayton, Canal Zone, Panama, where her Daddy was stationed with the Army.  When she was a year...

Jan 22, 2022

Gary Don Huffman, 58, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Jan. 22, 2022. He was born in Fort Worth on Nov. 22, 1963.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home chapel. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1.

Gary made his home...

Jan 22, 2022

Ola Vee Morgan, of Crowley Texas passed away, Saturday, January 22, 2022.  Ola was born April 30, 1917, to Edward Zachariah (Bud) and Sadie Hutchins of Alba, Texas. Ola was raised in the Church of Christ Church where she was a lifetime active member assisting those inside and outside of her congregation. Ola lived her last years of life...

Jan 22, 2022

David Clifford Johnson was born in Nix, Texas on August 18, 1936. He passed away in Fort Worth surrounded by his family on January 22, 2022.

David retired from the cemetery business in 2005. He loved reading the Bible and teaching about Jesus.  He enjoyed watching sports and playing dominoes. David loved being around people. He always...

Jan 21, 2022

Larry Wayne Schwalk of Burleson, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2022.  Larry was born on October 21, 1949, in Perryton, Texas, to Lester and Lucy Schwalk.   His childhood was spent on the family farm, where his mother still lives today.  During his childhood he acquired many of his skills that enabled him to...

Jan 20, 2022

Our beloved father Glyn Wayne Thiebaud went to heaven peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning surrounded by family.

Dad was born June 27th, 1935 to Minnie Merle and Jack Thiebaud. He grew up in Breckinridge, Texas where he attended school and was a standout student and athlete. He spent most of the rest of his time on...

Jan 18, 2022

Mary Lou Clark was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 31, 1948, and passed away January 18, 2022, in Lancaster, Texas.

She dearly loved her family and friends, and she will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Clark, parents D.C. and...

Jan 17, 2022

Everett “Skip” R. Rector III also known as Woodeye, of Burleson Texas passed away Monday January 17, 2022. Skip was born the third born son of Everett R. Rector Jr. and Juanita Hopper Rector on August 11, 1944. Skip was a US Navy Veteran having served his country on three tours in Vietnam. Skip was a US Postal Carrier...

Jan 17, 2022

Glenda Kay (McGee) Brown was born in Dallas, Texas on May 6, 1959, and passed away in Dallas surrounded by her family on January 17, 2022.

She graduated from Skyline High School and obtained an Associate's Degree from Eastfield College. She graduated from the Dallas Police Academy as a cadet at the age of 17. She went...

Jan 16, 2022

“Gramps,” beloved Dad, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 16, just eight days before his 98th birthday.

Bob was born and raised in Pomeroy, Ohio, where he met and would eventually marry his sweetheart, Freda Marie Parker. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Bob volunteered for the United States Navy, serving as...