Obituaries

Bert Wilson  Jr.

Bert Wilson Jr.

Aug 1, 2007

BURLESON -- Bert Wilson Jr., 76, of Burleson, a retired supervisor of operations for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 36 years, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in Fort Worth. Service: 2 p.m. Friday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial: Private in Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery in Fort Worth. Mr. Wilson was born Nov. 8, 1930, in...

John  Wesley Traer  Jr.

John Wesley Traer Jr.

Jul 31, 2007

BURLESON -- John Wesley Traer Jr., 87, a retired mechanic, died Tuesday July 31, 2007 in Glen Rose. Service: 2:00 pm Saturday August 4, 2007 at Boulevard Baptist Church. Visitation: 6-8 pm Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. John was born June 7, 1920 in Durant, Oklahoma to John Wesley Sr. and Emma Powell Traer. John proudly served his country...

Jack Carey

Jack Carey

Jul 30, 2007

BURLESON -- Jack Charles Carey,78, a retired manager for Justin Boot Co., died Monday July 30, 2007 in Fort Worth. Graveside Service: 10:00 am Thursday Aug 2, 2007 at D-FW National Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 pm Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Jack was born April 7, 1929 in Amarillo, Texas to Jack Henry and Nancy A. White Carey. He was...

Cheryl Marie Robertson Melton

Cheryl Marie Robertson Melton

Jul 29, 2007

CLEBURNE -- On Sunday, July 29, 2007, Cheryl Marie Robertson Melton went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Burleson Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Cheryl was a loving wife, mother, daughter and grandmother. She was a woman of many talents. She enjoyed...

Cary  Lynn Bandy

Cary Lynn Bandy

Jul 23, 2007

BURLESON -- Cary Lynn "Moe" Bandy, 66, of Burleson, a recently retired Bell Helicopter employee of 41 years, passed away at his residence Monday July 23, 2007, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment: Marystown Cemetery in Burleson. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Memorials: In lieu...

Robert  Leon Welch  Jr.

Robert Leon Welch Jr.

Jul 20, 2007

BURLESON -- Robert Leon Welch Jr., 70, a retired Msgt in the U.S. Air Force, died Friday, July 20, 2007, in Joshua. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Mr. Welch was born Oct. 26, 1936, in McClellanville, S.C., to Robert L. Sr. and Ida Welch. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force as...

Judy Fletcher

Judy Fletcher

Jul 16, 2007

Judy Fletcher, died July 16, 2007 in Fort Worth. Graveside Service: 10:00 am Wednesday July 18, 2007 at Caddo Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 pm Tues. at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Judy was born Aug 30, 1952 in Abilene to Preston and Noble Jordan Lawson. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her family dearly. Survivors: husband,...

Juanita  Foust Gilley

Juanita Foust Gilley

Jul 12, 2007

GRANDVIEW -- Juanita Foust Gilley, 82, of Grandview, a homemaker, died Thursday, July 12, 2007, in Grandview. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Mrs. Gilley, known as "Sandy" by many of her frinds, was born...

Pat Tatum

Pat Tatum

Jul 8, 2007

BURLESON -- Pat Tatum, 72, died Sunday, July 8, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Crestmont Baptist Church, Burleson. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Pat was born Aug. 10, 1934, in Merkel to Jack Howard and Irmaree Dwiggins Arnwine. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Pat married...

Lacee  Norell Larue

Lacee Norell Larue

Jul 8, 2007

BURLESON -- Lacee Norell LaRue, 29, died Sunday, July 8, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Burleson. Burial: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Lacee was born June 5, 1978, in Dallas to Frank A. and Fredna Walker LaRue. She...

Robert  James Gain

Robert James Gain

Jun 30, 2007

Robert James Gain, 82, founder and pastor of Word Of Life Church in Vernon, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lighthouse Church in Burleson, 301 S. Dobson. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Mr. Gain was born May 16,...

A.L. Locke

A.L. Locke

Jun 18, 2007

Joshua--A.L. Locke, 85, a retired jeweler, passed away Monday, June 18, 2007 at his residence. Graveside Service: 10:00 am Thursday June 21, 2007 at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Mr. Locke was born March 6, 1922 . He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved woodcarving, engraving, painting and playing the guitar. Survivors: Step Daughter, Virginia...

Hayden Swain "Bob" Carlock

Hayden Swain "Bob" Carlock

Jun 18, 2007

JOSHUA -- Hayden Swain "Bob" Carlock, 78, a retired bonder for Bell Helicopter and longtime farmer, died Monday, June 18, 2007, in Joshua. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Lane Prairie Baptist Church, 412 CR 704, Joshua. Burial: Union Hill Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home between Joshua and Burleson. Memorials: In lieu...

Ruby  Mozelle Simmons

Ruby Mozelle Simmons

Jun 16, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Ruby Mozelle Simmons, 85, a homemaker, died Saturday, June 16, 2007, in Richland Hills. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Mrs. Simmons was born Sept. 14, 1921, in Cooper to John and Leona Smithson Gunter. She was...

Melissa  Kay Lesueur

Melissa Kay Lesueur

Jun 10, 2007

BURLESON -- Melissa Kay LeSueur, 35, left this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2007, in Dallas. Celebration of life: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Burial: Private. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Dallas SPCA in honor of...

Claire  Elizabeth Chiles

Claire Elizabeth Chiles

Jun 9, 2007

BURLESON -- Claire Elizabeth Chiles, 94, a homemaker , died Saturday, June 9, 2007 in Fort Worth. Services will be set at later date. Memorials: Burleson Senior Center or the Southern Care Hospice. Survivors: Daughters, Barbara Hill and husband David of Burleson, Mary Lyn Matthews of Stillwater, Ok.; sons, Richard Ellison Chiles Jr. and wife Linda of Waurika, Ok, William...

James  "Ronny" Leonard

James "Ronny" Leonard

Jun 2, 2007

ALVARADO -- James "Ronny" Leonard, 56, an automotive mechanic, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 in Fort Worth. Graveside service: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday. Burial: Union Hill Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in honor of Mr. Leonard to a charity of choice. Mr. Leonard was...

Ralph  O. Mabry

Ralph O. Mabry

Jun 1, 2007

JOSHUA -- Ralph O. Mabry, 84, a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at his residence. Graveside service: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday. Burial: Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Monday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Mr. Mabry was born September 6, 1922 in Senatobia, Mississippi to Albert O. and Lillie May Williams...

Elizabeth  Tennessee Pickton

Elizabeth Tennessee Pickton

May 31, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Elizabeth Tennessee Pickton, 65, owner of Pro Hair Center in Fort Worth, went home to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 31, 2007, at her residence. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral...

Ben  J. Welch  Sr.

Ben J. Welch Sr.

May 31, 2007

BURLESON -- Ben J. Welch Sr., 77, a retired material handler for Alcon, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, in Fort Worth. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Mr. Welch was born April 13, 1930, in Hackberry to E.A. and Sammie O. Allison Welch. He...