Obituaries

Mark Pate

Jun 20, 2025

Mark William Pate was born on December 29, 1978, and died on June 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Arlon Weems of Stephenville; grandmother, Ofelia Pate

of Bluff Dale; and Gammy, LaRue Weems of Stephenville.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Pate, and children, William Dunaway and Melanie Pate of Burleson; his parents, Rodney and...

Deanna Conner

Jun 15, 2025

With profound sadness and endless love, our family announces the passing of Deanna Kay Conner, who left this world peacefully on June 15, 2025, in Midlothian, Texas, at the age of 87. Born on May 15, 1938, in Kokomo, Indiana. Deanna's life was a beautiful example of strength, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Deanna was the...

Stephen Atchison

Jun 14, 2025

Stephen Todd Atchison, 56, departed on a Heavenly expedition the evening of Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born to Jimmy and Judy (Ralston) Atchison in Fort Worth, Texas on April 30, 1969. His arrival was much to the delight of his father, who raced through the hospital parking lot proclaiming, "I got my boy! I got my boy!" Stephen...

Shirley Ashley White

Jun 9, 2025

Shirley Ashley White of Burleson, was born September 23, 1944, to Lawrence and Marie Ashley. Shirley left, this earthly life, on June 9, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Shirley was married to Glen D. White, with whom she shared, so many of life's crazy adventures. Together they travelled, long haul truck style, across the great state of Texas; and, beyond, for...

Norma Oliver

Jun 8, 2025

Norma June Dean Oliver was born October 11, 1940. She went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 8, 2025, after 3 months of dealing with some different health issues.

She was born to Clarence and Margaret Dean. Norma had one older brother, C.W., and one younger brother, Chuck. She was raised in Handley (East Fort Worth) and...

Steven Marx

Jun 7, 2025

Steven Wayne Marx was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on September 13, 1952 to James Feemster and wife Jacqueline (Kirby) Freemster. After the death of his father, Jacqueline married Harry Marx who later adopted Steve and raised him as his own son. Steve passed away peacefully with Joyce by his side on Saturday, June 7, 2025 and was transported to his...

Nancy Ann Burns

May 22, 2025

Nancy Ann Burns was a nurses' nurse. She would be the first to confess that that is what she was always called to be.

She was born in Fort Worth on August 21st, 1936 to Finis Ray and Lily Mae Bishop... and grew up in a happy household with her brother, Richard and sister, Gail. All have now gone before...

Sam Nowlin, Jr.

May 22, 2025

Sam Nowlin, 91, of Cleburne, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was born April 29, 1934, to Sam Nowlin, Sr., and Fannie Nowlin. Sam was the youngest of four children. He had three older sisters, Pauline, Juanita and Beulah, and of course being the youngest and only boy was spoiled by them.

Sam graduated...

Ray Phink

May 22, 2025

Ray Frank Phink, an avid fisherman and kind-hearted soul, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2025, at the age of 97. He passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas, where he had made his home for the past three years.

Born on October 2, 1927, in Grapevine, Texas, Ray was the son of Ray Lilburn and Sarah...

Barry Payne

May 21, 2025

Barry E. Payne Sr, age 67, of Burleson, Texas passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 67. He passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones.

Barry was born on January 5, 1958, to Dolly A. Payne and James E. Payne in Corpus Christi, Texas. He lived a life marked by a deep-rooted faith in Jesus Christ....

Martha Ward

May 21, 2025

Martha Virginia (Spradley) Ward, of Joshua, Texas passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 84. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her sons and her grandchildren by her side. Martha was born on April 5, 1941, to Hiram Lesley Spradley and Margie Virginia (Pool) Spradley in McGregor, Texas. Martha grew up in Fort Worth, Texas as...

Zonita Arnold

May 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we gather today to say goodbye to Zonita Suzanne Arnold, also loving known as Doozie by some. Touched by a battle with cancer Sue went to her Heavenly Home to be with our Lord May 17, 2025. While we mourn her physical absence, we celebrate her life, her spirit, and the profound impact she...

Jerry Morris

May 17, 2025

Burleson - Jerry Clem Morris, 86, of Burleson, a retired industrial mechanic passed away peacefully Saturday, May 17 after a long illness. Funeral: 11:00 am, Monday, June 2, 2025 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua. Internment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Monday, June 2 within the Mountain Valley Funeral Home chapel. Jerry was born...

Mildred Pritchett

May 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Mildred Louise King Smith Pritchett

August 30, 1937 - May 17, 2025

Mildred Louise King Smith Pritchett, 87, of Joshua, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Glen Rose, Texas.

Born in Brazos Point, Texas, Mildred was the youngest of five children born to Willie W. and Ollie (Mears) King...

Lonney Fergus

May 15, 2025

Lonney James "Jim" Fergus Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on May 15th, 2025 at his home in Burleson, Tx. at the age of 88. Born on October 19, 1936, in Arizona to Willie Dee Fergus and Lonney James Fergus Sr., Jim grew up surrounded by the beauty of the desert landscape, where he attended local schools...

Jimmie Nelson

May 14, 2025

Jimmie L. Nelson, 97, died May 14, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. A lifelong Southern Baptist minister and seminary professor, he was beloved by his congregations and his students.

Nelson was born on Feb. 11, 1928, in the Grand Hotel in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Izetta Mansfield of Marysville, Texas and George Alfred Boone of Vera, Texas. Shortly after his...

Charles Simmons

May 10, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Raymond Simmons, born September 12, 1955, passed away on May 10, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and hardworking business owner, Chuck lived a life of love, purpose, commitment, and grit.



He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lu Ann (Curtis) Simmons; his children, Charles Ryan Simmons, Rusty Allen Boyd (Hailey), Ashley Ann Woolf,...

Billy Hart

May 8, 2025

Our beloved father, Billy Earl Hart, passed away in his bed peacefully in Walnut Springs. As his granddaughter says " Only in Grandpa's fashion to leave the day he was born."

Billy was a masonry by trade. He worked hard and played harder. He definitely wasn't afraid to tell you like it is. He has a heart of gold and...

Michael Reynolds

May 7, 2025

Michael McNeill Reynolds passed peacefully from this life and to eternal rest on May 7, 2025 after a valiant fight with cancer. Mike was born to Robert Fulton Reynolds and Caroline Sue Farrell in Odessa, Texas in 1950 and lived the majority of his youth in Kermit, Pecos, and Odessa, Texas. Mike graduated from Kermit High School in 1968 and...

Leasel Green

May 6, 2025

Leasel Ray Green was born on October 6, 1930, to Chester and Margie Green. He passed away on May 6, 2025. He was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his son Randy and wife Linda and a good friend.

Leasel grew up in Odell, Tx. with his parents Chester and Margie Green and 4 siblings brother Llyod & Darwin...