All Obituaries

Richard Glenn Land was born April 5, 1956 in Fort Worth, TX  and passed away in Burleson, TX on May 21, 2023. He was a graduate of O.D. Wyatt High School, attended Texas Tech State University, and graduated from North Texas State University. Richard began Cutco Metal Sawing with his business partner, Don Baker, in 1987. When Don retired, he moved the business to his property so he could walk to work each day. He was so proud to have both his sons in the business with him, and to have...

Clinton Daniel Roland was born in Tyler, Texas August 2, 1983 and passed away May 26, 2023.  He is survived by his parents Pam and David Wood of Burleson, and Dan and Nickie Roland of Grand Prairie and the love of his life Amy Wynne of Lake Worth. Siblings are Kriste Harter of Allen and Shaun Gebert of Canton and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his sister, Jessica Lee Roland. Clint was smart, fun and charming.  If you met...

Marion Othel Bush, 81, joined his Savior in heaven May 22, 2023. Marion was born July 29, 1941 near Eastland, Texas to Odie Franklin and Johnnie Nichols Bush. He married Marilyn Faye Johnson in a small ceremony in Weatherford, Texas. Marion and Marilyn have resided in Burleson, Texas for the last 55 years. Marion was a hard worker and provided well for his wife and sons. He retired as a machinist from Bell Helicopter in 2002. He absolutely loved his job and especially his co-workers. He...

Richard Gordon Wilson September 27, 1930-May 21, 2023 Richard Gordon Wilson passed into eternal life on May 21, 2023 at the age of 92 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Gordon Wesley and Eva Mary (Dussault) Wilson in Hartford, CT on September 27, 1930. He attended Sacred Heart School in Hartford before the family moved to Sharon, VT. He graduated from South Royalton High School in 1948. He enlisted in the Navy in November 1948 and served in the submarine service in New London,...

Billie D. Helm, 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 30,2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hardesty, OK to Irene and Bill (Tex) Davis on September 7, 1933. She was predeceased by Jack Helm, her loving husband of 71 years; mother, Irene Murry (Morris) and her three brothers, Dwain McFarland, Glen Davis and Charles Lynn Stanford. She is survived by her four children ~ Rhonda Ransom of Kopperl, TX, Carol Magazu and...

Ginny Dee Whitlock Smith, 76, of Joshua went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023. She was born Sept. 30, 1946, to Guy D and Lily Alma (Hiner) Whitlock. She was born and raised in Johnson County and was a lifelong resident. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Lane Prairie Baptist Church. Ginny loved yard work, flowers, and her dog. She was a caregiver and being able to interact with all people, which made it feel like she had no friends because she made everyone feel like...

JoAnn Ingram Spruell passed away on May 15, 2023 at the age of 88 surrounded by family and close friends.  She was born January 11, 1935 in Abilene, TX to Carl and Willie Mae Ingram and later moved to Azle with her family before meeting her husband, Ellis Spruell.  She fell in love with Ellis while he was on leave from the Air Force and they married November 9, 1951.  Ellis and JoAnn were married for 49 loving years before his death in 2001. JoAnn embraced the...

Morris Lee Whitlock, Jr. Born:  October 15, 1946             Shreveport, Louisiana Passed away: May 15, 2023  Parents:             Morris Lee Whitlock, Sr.              Ivon Marie Shrum Proceeded in death by his parents. Survivors:             Wife of...

Bruce Walquist, a beloved member of the horse industry and a coach to many young athletes, passed away on May 6th,  at the age of 68. Bruce was born on October 15, 1954 in Topeka, Kansas to Harvey and Roberta Walquist. He grew up in a loving family with his brother Wayne Walquist. Bruce was a graduate of Lyndon High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a minor in Psychology from Emporia State University. He had a passion for horses from a young age and got...

Juan Manuel Esparza was born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico on February 28th, 1950 to Maria and Lucas. Juan bravely fought a long hard battle with cancer.  He was originally diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013.  He enjoyed a couple of years in remission but was re diagnosed in 2015 with liver cancer.  After surgery and chemotherapy, he was able to once again celebrate being in remission until 2017 when doctors discovered his cancer had come back in both of his...