Obituaries

Apr 16, 2021

Victoria Lynn Lincoln age 68 died Friday April 16, 2021 at her home in Alvarado Texas. She was born in Dallas, Texas on December 7, 1952. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. It was Victoria's smiling personality that attracted Roger Lincoln to her in 1986 and they were married on June 17, 1988 in New Braunfels...

Apr 12, 2021

Douglas “Bo” Hiram Chaney, 43, passed from this earth peacefully on April 12, 2021.

Bo was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lewis Holsomback and Sally Elsworth.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his children, Jordan, Justis, Jayden, Amie and Katelyn; his grandchildren, Vincent and Charlee; his parents, Doug Chaney and Diana Manning; grandparents,...

Apr 8, 2021

Benny L. Cate of Burleson, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the age of 83.  After months of failing health he passed away from complications of a severe stroke in hospice care.

Benny was born July 17, 1937 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Wilma Skinner Cate and R. Dee Cate. He is preceded in...

Apr 5, 2021

David Harold Jewett was born in Burleson, Texas, on January 1, 1939, to Herbert and Gladys Jewett. He passed away peacefully at his home Monday, April 5, 2021.

Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation: One hour before the service.

David grew up on the...

Apr 4, 2021

Glen R. Elder, 77, passed from this earth peacefully on April 4th, 2021.  He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1961 through 1966 and served as a licensed Peace Officer for 25 years.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty Elder; brother, Farrell Elder; sister, Elizabeth Bostick; brother-in-law, L.C. (Butch)...

Apr 3, 2021

Angela was born on May 17th, 1939 and passed away surrounded by family on April 3rd, 2021.  After growing up in Youngstown Ohio, graduating from Chaney High School and studying at Kent State University, Angela moved to Texas in 1977.  Angela is survived and dearly loved by her husband of 38 years, Donald Bransom,  son Dale Bransom and wife...

Mar 30, 2021

Debra Keiko “Kay” Ward was born in Florida on 4-7-1962, to Charles and Teruko (Terri)Blalock.  She passed away peacefully early morning March 30th, as she was transported to her heavenly home with her husband, Thomas Ward by her side.

Kay grew up with 2 siblings Curtis and Kenny Blalock.  Kay had a very close and special relationship...

Mar 26, 2021

Rain Lynn Goddard, Born 11/29/05 to parents Mark & Lisa Goddard in Fort Worth, Texas.  After Lisa’s death, Rain was adopted by Bruce & Nell Callison on June 21, 2011. Her name was changed to Rain Callison.

Rain was a Freshman at Centennial High School in Burleson.  Her studies were all virtual for this school year.

Mar 24, 2021

Bill Tomasek (Husband, Daddy and PawPaw) died peacefully at home on March 24, 2021. He was born in Buckholts, Texas on July 7, 1935 to Julius and Ruby Tomasek.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Ruby Tomasek, brothers O.J. Tomasek and Jimmy Tomasek, brother-in-law Joe Newman, nephew Michael Tomasek and nieces Karen Irvin...

Mar 23, 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Michelle Ann Hughes Markum, loving wife, mother, Mamaw, daughter, aunt, sister and friend, passed away at 57 after a brief battle with cancer. Michelle was born January 11, 1964 in Minnesota to Myron “Mike” Hughes and Nancy Dubbs Hughes. She was a 1982 graduate of Southwest High School in Fort Worth. She married the...

Mar 21, 2021

Our family sadly lost a pillar on Sunday, March 21, 2021, when Arnulfo Carrillo González, favorably known to many as “Mr. G”, departed. His contributions to lives of so many are countless.

Arnulfo is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nieves Treviño González, their four children: daughter, Rosa Anna González Salinas, grandson, Simon Salinas, Jr., daughter,...

Mar 19, 2021

Adam lost his two-year battle with Melanoma on March 19, 2021 and entered the gates of Heaven to see his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his mother Cheryl.

Adam was born in Fort Worth and raised in Burleson. He attended Burleson High School and worked for the railroad in Cleburne.  Adam...

Mar 19, 2021

Dub Sims, age 81, of Burleson, Texas, died peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021, in Ft Worth, Texas surrounded by his wife and sons.

Dub was born December 20, 1939 in Olney, TX. He was the third son of the late John Franklin Sims and Lydia Essie Everett Sims. Dub was a graduate of Paint Creek High...

Mar 17, 2021

Helen Lenore Head Emmert was born in Albion, Oklahoma on October 3, 1927 and passed away in her home in Joshua, Texas on March 17, 2021.

She married Raymond (Jack) Emmert in 1945.  They had five children, nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

She is survived by her half brother Terry...

Mar 16, 2021

James Ellis was born on Nov. 16th, 1935 at Indiahoma, Oklahoma.  He died on March 16th, 2021 at Fort Worth, Texas.  James is survived by his wife of 67 years Billie Ellis of Burleson, TX, his two daughters and son in laws: Rhonda Carver and her husband Kim Carver of Evergreen, CO, Jamie Keating and her husband Steven Keating...

Mar 12, 2021

Daniel David Lyles, 80 years old of Joshua, Texas passed away on March, 12, 2021

He was born at home in Alvarado, Texas to the late George & Mattie Lyles. Dan was 1 of 9 children.

He was a very hard working man, he was the founder & owner of Lyles Foundation. Dan was married...

Mar 11, 2021

Helen Anne Locklear, age 83, passed on March 11, 2021.  Nobody else held me so tight or made me feel so right. No one's eyes shined so bright with love as our mom who is now high above.  Helen’s Heart was consumed with praising God and her 5 children, who made up the entirety of her world, Nathan (age...

Mar 7, 2021

Reverend Wilbur L. Stanley was born in Hillsboro, Texas on July 1, 1941 and passed away in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded by his beloved family on March 7, 2021.

He was a 1959 graduate of Kennedale High School.  He married the love of his life Joe Ann Erwin Stanley on March 4, 1960.  After graduation he attended...

Mar 6, 2021

Everett Earl Wilson, 90, passed away at home after a short illness on Saturday afternoon, March 6, 2021 in Burleson, Texas.

Everett, the youngest of four children, was born in Galveston, Texas on October 26, 1930 to David and Mittie Wilson.  Everett was raised in Galveston and served in the United States Air Force between 1951 and...

Mar 1, 2021

Neal and Debbie met at the young age of 16. They lived a legacy of love filled with years of meaningful memories. They were truly best friends.

Neal was a true angel on earth. He was a giving person to all and lived to spoil his family. He continually helped all who needed it. He was a...