Obituaries

Gary  Carl Thomasson

Gary Carl Thomasson

Jun 29, 2009

BURLESON -- Gary Carl Thomasson, 59, of Burleson died Monday, June 29, 2009, at his home in Burleson. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Thursday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Gary was born June 14, 1950, in Mineral Wells to Willis Alvin and Etta Viola Stephens Thomasson....

A.  Q. Howell

A. Q. Howell

Jun 28, 2009

JOSHUA -- A. Q. Howell, 81 of Joshua a retired electrician and owner of Union Hill Grocery, died Sunday June 28, 2009 at his home in Joshua. Funeral: 10 a.m., Thursday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Hopewell Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. A.Q. Howell was born August 31, 1927 in Moore...

Megan  Eilzabeth Porter

Megan Eilzabeth Porter

Jun 22, 2009

Megan Elizabeth Porter, 24, of Burleson passed away Monday June 22, 2009. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Interment: Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Megan was born January 11, 1985 in Arlington to Barbara and Steve Porter. She attended Burleson Schools all her life and graduated from Burleson High...

Juanice Davis

Juanice Davis

Jun 21, 2009

GODLEY -- Juanice Kinnard Davis, 64, of Godley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2009 in Fort Worth after a five year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Funeral 10 AM Wednesday Glenview Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Interment: Godley IOOF Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 PM Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Juanice...

Gloria Annette Chapman "Suzie" Medley

Gloria Annette Chapman "Suzie" Medley

Jun 16, 2009

Gloria Annette "Suzie" Chapman Medley, 63 of Lenoir City, TN., a retired registered nurse, departed this life on June 16, 2009 in Lenoir City, TN. Funeral: 10 am Monday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth. Visitation: 4-6 pm Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorial donations...

Troy Smith

Troy Smith

Jun 12, 2009

Troy Smith, 71, of Burleson, a retired Diamond Shamrock employee, died Friday June 12, 2009, in Burleson. Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at Crowley Assembly Of God Church, 721 S. Crowley Road. Interment: A private family burial will be done at a later date. Visitation: No set time scheduled. Viewing will be at Mountain Valley Funeral Home on Sunday. Memorials: In...

Gary  Dwayne Winsett

Gary Dwayne Winsett

Jun 11, 2009

WAVERLY -- Gary Dwayne Winsett, 53, of Waverly, Tenn., a contractor, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, in Waverly, Tenn. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Acton Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Gary was born June 24, 1955, in Granbury to Charles and Ann Elliott Winsett. Gary moved to...

Frank Vicari

Frank Vicari

Jun 4, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Frank Vicari, 61, a truck driver, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, in Fort Worth. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Frank was born Oct. 25, 1947, in New York City, N.Y. He was a loving father, son and protector. Frank enjoyed reading, open-road driving and spending time with his family. Frank was...

Mary  Imogene Rosenbalm

Mary Imogene Rosenbalm

May 31, 2009

JOSHUA -- Mary Imogene Rosenbalm, 78, of Joshua, a retired lab technician for the Winn-Dixie beverage plant in Fort Worth, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, in Fort Worth. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Caddo Cemetery, Joshua. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alpha...

Arlys  L. Willis

Arlys L. Willis

May 30, 2009

Arlys L. Willis, 73, a bookkeeper, died Saturday May 30, 2009 in Fort Worth after his battle with cancer. Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday June 3, 2009 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Arlys was born January 26, 1936 in Bell County, Texas to Jesse Marvin and Velma Oldham Willis. Arlys was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers...

Harold E. "Sonny" Tomme  Iii

Harold E. "Sonny" Tomme Iii

May 27, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Harold E. "Sonny" Tomme III, 66, a quality control supervisor, of Fort Worth, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Burleson Church of Christ. Interment: Caddo Cemetery. Vistitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Memorials: Donations may be made to Christ's Haven For Children, Box 467 Keller,...

William Z. "Dub" Cheek  Jr.

William Z. "Dub" Cheek Jr.

May 21, 2009

TYLER -- William Z. "Dub" Cheek Jr., 86, of Tyler, a retired machinist, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Tyler. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth. Vistitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Dub was born June 24, 1922, in Kopperl to William Zebulin Sr....

T.J. Bransom

T.J. Bransom

May 20, 2009

BURLESON -- T.J. Bransom, 87, a retired goverment inspector, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at his home in Burleson. Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday May 23, 2009 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. T.J. was born June 3, 1921 in Burleson. He married Lillian Bransom on Aug....

Michael  Wayne Fulgium

Michael Wayne Fulgium

May 13, 2009

BURLESON -- Michael Wayne Fulgium, 50, of Burleson died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at his residence. Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at United Pentecostal Church, 1000 Woodard Ave., Cleburne. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Mike was born Oct. 3, 1958, in Shreveport, La., to Billy Wayne and Betty Adams Fulgium....

Paul  Edward Nolen

Paul Edward Nolen

May 7, 2009

BURLESON -- Paul Edward Nolen, 79, of Burleson, a retired assistant manager with 35 years of dedicated service to Safeway, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Fort Worth. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday at The Church at Burleson. Paul was born Sept. 3, 1929, in Tulia to Clifford and Maggie Griggs Nolen. Memorials: In lieu of flowers donations may be...

Stanley Dowings

Stanley Dowings

May 5, 2009

BURLESON -- Stanley Dowings, 19, of Burleson, a college student, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at his residence in Burleson. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church of Joshua. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua. Interment: 4 p.m. Saturday in New Salem Cemetery in Prescott, Ark., with visitation preceding the interment...

Kelly  Reese Mitchell

Kelly Reese Mitchell

May 4, 2009

Kelly Reese Mitchell, 49, a floral designer of Dallas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday May 4, 2009. Kelly was born November 4, 1959 in Lockney to Ronald Reese and Gaynell Holladay Mitchell. Kelly was a loving son, brother and friend to all. He was a very gifted and talented award winning floral designer. Kelly was very...

Joanne  Elizabeth Johnson

Joanne Elizabeth Johnson

May 2, 2009

Joanne Elizabeth Johnson, 59, of Boyd, a homemaker went to be with the Lord on Saturday May 2, 2009 at her residence. Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday May 6, 2009 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Interment: Caddo Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Joanne was born November 28, 1949 in San Antonio to...

Ken Crowley

Ken Crowley

May 1, 2009

JOSHUA -- Ken Crowley, 60, of Joshua, a vice president in manufacturing, died Friday, May 1, 2009, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Charity Lutheran Church in Burleson. Interment: Caddo Cemetery, Joshua. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. John Kenneth Crowley was born Nov. 27, 1948, in Cleburne to Elzie and Estelle Phythian...

Morris  Walter Platt  Sr.

Morris Walter Platt Sr.

Apr 30, 2009

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Morris Walter Platt Sr., 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2009. Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Cleburne Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Morris was born in Meridian, Miss., on Aug....