Obituaries
Marleane Marie Heth
Dec 31, 2019
Marleane Marie Heth, 96, of Burleson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. She was born Dec. 2, 1923, in Huron, South Dakota, to Albert Lewis and Magdalene Marie (Kohnert) Owens. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2019, with the Rev. Skip Blancett officiating. Interment will be held at Salado Cemetery in Salado, Texas. Marney loved...
Louis James Normandin
Dec 30, 2019
Louis James Normandin passed away on December 30, 2019. No services are set at this time.
Misti Dawn Rakowski
Dec 28, 2019
Misti Dawn Martinez-Rakowski, 40, of Burleson, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 28, 2019. A viewing will be held at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, 3407 Southwest Wilshire Blvd., Joshua, Texas 76058, 817-426-3200 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at Pathway Church,...
Kay Ellen Jackson
Dec 22, 2019
Kay Ellen Jackson passed away in her sleep on Sunday, December 22, 2019 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Kay was born on November 15, 1955 to Mary and Wayne Jackson and grew up in the Joshua/Burleson area of Texas. Without question, Kay's first love was animals-especially her horses and dogs which she took with her no matter where she...
Brenda Joyce Long
Dec 18, 2019
Our sweet mama, Brenda Joyce Long, took Jesus' hand around 9:10 on Wednesday morning, Dec. 18, 2019, in Fort Worth. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she stepped into heaven. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Donald Long; her children, Tonya Long of Burleson, Ray Long of Joshua and Brandye and husband Conner McCarter of...
Peggy Joyce Smith
Dec 8, 2019
Peggy Smith, 88, passed away Sunday, December 8th. She was born May 31,1931 in Dallas, Texas to Raymond and Mabel Springer. She met Clarence Smith at age 14, but they didn't marry unitl after she attended Texas Women's University. Peggy enjoyed playing Bridge, dancing, spending time with family and friends, and a good cheeseburger from time to time. She is...
Willie Dee Maxwell
Dec 5, 2019
Willie Dee Maxwell, 83, passed away December 5, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Willie loved being a husband, father, and grandfather. He took pride coaching football and baseball for 37 years at Fort Worth Eastern Hills High School, Texas Christian University, and Arlington Lamar High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Olene Fuller....
Geraldine "Jerrie" Martin
Dec 5, 2019
Geraldine "Jerrie" Martin, 78, passed away December 5, 2019, in Burleson. Jerrie was born May 21, 1941 in Carnegie to Lawrence C. and Susie Rogers. She was a long time resident and banker of the Johnson County community. Jerrie was an amazing woman and friend, but she was most honored as a devoted christian, wife, mom, and Nana. She truly...
Mary Josephine Brown
Dec 3, 2019
Mary Josephine (Terry) Brown, 97, passed away on December 3, 2019, at her home in Joshua, Texas. She died as she lived: peacefully, graciously, and surrounded by the people she loved. Born in Hearne, TX, on September 16, 1922 to Charles B. and Pearl (Seigler) Terry, she moved with her family to Houston, where she graduated as the valedictorian of...
Otis Vernan Hicks
Dec 3, 2019
Otis Hicks, of Burleson, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2019 at the age of 82. He was a loving husband, father, pawpaw and friend. Otis was born in Sikeston, Mo. on August 15, 1937 to Floyd and Lela Hicks. He met Ruth Sharp while working at Pangburns Candy Company in Fort Worth. They were married on March 25, 1961 and...
Jo Ann Thomas
Dec 2, 2019
Jo Ann Thomas, 87, passed away Dec. 2, 2019. She was born June 7, 1932, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Holmes N. and Thelma (Bearden) Payne. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Burleson Church of Christ. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Jo Ann loved crossword puzzles and her cat, Charlie. She also enjoyed spending time...
Sandra Lynn (Mcwilliams) Stephens
Dec 1, 2019
Sandra Lynn McWilliams Stephens, 84, of Burleson passed away Dec. 1, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Sandra was born July 31, 1935, in Coleman, Texas. She had many interests, her favorite being family genealogy research, as well as painting, quilting and reading. Sandra was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She attended First United...
Dewey "Dusty: D. Drury, Jr.
Nov 26, 2019
Dewey "Dusty" Dearl Drury of Fort Worth, TX passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at the age of 69. VISITATION: 4pm to 6pm Sunday, Dec 1st at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. FUNERAL: 10am Monday, Dec 2nd at Burleson Church of Christ. Luncheon following at the church. INTERNMENT: 12pm Monday at Cresson Cemetery. Dusty was born in Ardmore, OK...
Fred Wayne Blackwell
Nov 24, 2019
Fred Wayne Blackwell, 83, of Burleson, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2019. He was born to parents Fred Wyatt Blackwell and Ruby Altha Blackwell, on August 31, 1936 in Pampa, Texas. Fred worked as a Certified Public Accountant for 58 years. He never retired. Fred met Virginia "Ginna" Blackwell in 1946. They were married on June 12, 1955 in...
Cecil Lynn Bonham
Nov 24, 2019
Cecil Lynn Bonham, 74, Born November 19, 1945 in Cleburne Texas, passed away early Sunday morning November 24,2019. A loving husband, father, brother and friend. Machinist by trade and a member of Terry Texas Rangers (SCV). Preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Lois Bonham and brother, Farrell Bonham. Survived by his wife Theresa Bonham, Daughters: Eileen, Tammy, and Jennifer,...
Ricky Lynn "Bo" Hart
Nov 19, 2019
Services for Ricky "Bo" Lynn Hart will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial follows at Sand Flat Cemetery in Cleburne. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Ricky passed away Nov. 19, 2019. He was born March 31, 1964, in Cleburne, to Charles G. Jr. and Daphna...
Cary Overton Newby Jr.
Nov 18, 2019
Cary Overton Newby Jr., 79, of Burleson, Texas, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. He was born Dec. 1, 1939, in Alvarado, Texas, to Cary Overton Sr. and Hazel Elizabeth Newby. Cary loved his grandkids and family, as well as sports and gambling. He is survived by son, Gary Newby and wife, Judy, of Clinton, Arkansas; daughters, Joyce Strickland and...
Penny Macy Alvis
Nov 16, 2019
Penny Ann Macy Alvis passed away on November 16, 2019 in Burleson, Texas at the age of 71. A private, intimate burial will be held at a later time for the family at Morrison Cemetery, Macyville, Kansas Penny was married to her loving husband, Robert (Rusty) Alvis, for 51 years. One of her hobbies was attending all of her grandson's...
Doyle Douglas Cabaniss
Nov 8, 2019
Doyle Douglas Cabaniss, 67, of Burleson, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. Doug was born November 25, 1951 at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California to Doyle David and Dorothy Nell (Crawford) Cabaniss. He had a passion for building speakers and refurbishing vintage speakers. He worked for many years installing cable and was a technical and safety trainer. He...
Betty Joann Elam
Nov 7, 2019
Betty JoAnn Elam, 81, of Joshua, Texas, passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. She was born Oct. 5, 1938, to Raymond and Agnes Sanders. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be at Caddo Cemetery. Betty was a homemaker. She...
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