Obituaries

Feb 2, 2023

A memorial service for Kalman Benko, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua.

Mr. Benko died Feb. 2, 2023 at his home in Joshua.

Kalman Benko was born Jan. 17, 1941, in Vaspor, Hungary, finished his schooling in that European country and served in its...

Jan 23, 2023

Anna L. Johnson, a resident of Joshua, TX passed from this life early Monday morning of January 23, 2023. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter and Christian woman. Formerly a teacher for JISD, she had been a substitute teacher for over 12 years. Anna Johnson was born on August 22, 1967 in Crane, TX and graduated from Pasadena...

Jan 21, 2023

Louis Cecil “L.C.” Dixon, Jr., affectionately known as “papa,” of Alvarado passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023. L.C. was born on August 25, 1937, in Myrtle, Arkansas, to Cecil and Leah (Harris) Dixon. L.C. was the oldest of five children and was raised on a dairy farm in Harrison, Arkansas, in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. L.C. attended the...

Jan 20, 2023

Sandra Kay Wright was born in Springtown Texas on June 12 1943, to Joe and Francis (Gallagher) Lawson. She passed away Friday morning January 21st 2023. She was transported to her heavenly home surrounded by her family.

Sandra grew up in Pool Ville Texas on a dairy farm as an only child with her parents.

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Jan 18, 2023

Billy Joe Ballentine

October 3, 1933 – January 18, 2023

Billy Joe (BJ) Ballentine was born in a cottonfield in Manila R.F.D., Arkansas on October 3, 1933, to Arthur Ballentine and Alpha Bagley (Ballentine).

B.J. passed away on January 18, 2023, peacefully at home in Burleson, Texas. He grew up in, Arkansas with...

Jan 16, 2023

Frank LeJeune, 81, of Crowley, TX, passed away January 16, 2023.

He was born on October 23, 1941 in Jennings, LA to Howard & Leta LeJeune. Frank was a US Army Veteran. He married Patricia Morgan on May 15, 1961 and they had 4 children; Ronnie LeJeune (Dana), Sherry Rauschuber (Al), John LeJeune (Sandra) and Darrell LeJeune...

Jan 14, 2023

Mary Lou Reeves was born in Burleson, Texas at home on July 16, 1927 to Benjamin Dewey Richardson and Jennie Lou Morris (Richardson).  Mom  passed Away peacefully early Friday morning on January 14, 2023. Mary Lou grew up in Burleson with her parents and 8 siblings, Clara, Son, Pete, Joe, Bill, Chunky, Jimmy Joe and Patricia. Mary Lou Graduated...

Jan 12, 2023

On Thursday, January 12, 2023 Dixie Allene Hanson devoted wife, Mother, Grandma, Meme, Great Grandma, Sister, Aunt and friend passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 74.  Dixie fought the fight with cancer with a smile on her face every day.  Dixie was born October 10, 1948 to Finis and Mamie Rhoten in Fort Worth, Texas. ...

Jan 11, 2023

Cheryl Louise (Thompson) Hughes 79, was born in Fort Worth, Texas on November 29, 1943 to “Speedy” and Janie Thompson . On January 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family she peacefully passed leaving her earthly body to her forever heavenly home with our Lord and Savior Jesus.

Growing up in Fort Worth, she was blessed with...

Jan 8, 2023

Joy Nell Harbour, 83, peacefully passed from this life on January 8th, 2023.

She was born March 9th, 1939, in Mountain View, Arkansas to Reverend H.W. Jinske and Laura Jane Jinske.

She graduated from Mountain View High School in 1956.

She went on to meet the love of her life and married Joe...

Jan 3, 2023

Kristi Marie Kinney, 59, of Burleson, passed away January 3, 2023. Graveside Service: 10AM Friday, January 6th at Burleson Memorial Park. No visitation is scheduled. Kristi was born September 2, 1963, in Cleburne, to Robert E., and Edith (Kline) Kinney. Survivors: loving family and friends.

In Lieu of Flowers family requests donations made to favorite...

Dec 29, 2022

Eddie was born August 31, 1952 in Fort Worth, Texas to Ed and Marilyn Goodspeed.  Eddie grew up in Joshua, Texas and attended Joshua School.  He graduated from Burleson High School.  Eddie married Elaine on June 16, 1998 at Possum Kingdom Lake. They made their home in the Community of Egan. Eddie started in the excavation business when he...

Dec 28, 2022

Eddie Osborne Shelton was born in San Angelo, Texas on June 14, 1931 to Clarence and Susan Chapman Shelton.  He passed away after a lengthy illness early Wednesday morning December 28, 2022 when in the blink of an eye his God breathed spirit was joyously received in heaven with The Father, Son, Holy Spirit, family and all other believers....

Dec 26, 2022

Weldon Gene Wadsworth was born in Sardis,Texas on December 5,1931 to Grady and Susie Wadsworth. He went Home to be with Jesus on December 26, 2022.

Weldon was a cattleman his whole life. After graduating from Waxahachie High School, he worked at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards as a cattle buyer for Jary, Cassidy and Foley Allen...

Dec 24, 2022

Wanda Jean West was born on November 3, 1936, to M.L. and Mary Ethel King in Granbury, Texas. She touched the face of God December 24, 2022.

She met the love of her life Rev. Wayne West, and they were married August 2, 1956.

He preceded her in death of July 1, 2015. She was...

Dec 23, 2022

Robbie Ann Holt was born in Hill County on December 20th, 1936 and passed away on December 23rd, 2022, at the age of 86. She peacefully passed after suffering a long battle with Alzheimer’s while comforted by family.

She is preceded in death by her husband John Holt; parents Charles and Pearl Jean; brothers Vernon, Hollace, Doug,...

Dec 22, 2022

Marisela King was born in Dallas, Texas on March 28, 1985 and ran into the arms of Jesus on December 22, 2022. She was a 2004 graduate at Faith Family Academy in Waxahachie, Tx.

Maudi was the queen stay at home mom, a devoted wife, and loved her family and friends fiercely. Everyone knew that she had...

Dec 19, 2022

Vanetta Lee Herron was born in Ft Worth, Texas on January 20, 1952 to Van and Francis (Atchley) Robinett. Vanetta passed away peacefully early Monday morning December 19, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Vanetta grew up in Hurst, Texas with her parents and sister, Brenda Allen, and brother, Vance Robinett.

Vanetta met the love of...

Dec 13, 2022

Kenneth (Ken) Thomas Smith was born in Chicago, IL on September 21, 1956 to Thomas and Roberta C. Smith. Ken passed away peacefully Wednesday evening December 13, 2022 as he was transported to his heavenly home surrounded by family and friends.

Ken grew up in Chicago, Il with his parents and nine siblings.  Bob and Robin Smith,...

Dec 9, 2022

Helen Ruth Campbell Walker, 73, born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to James Campbell and Eva Hester Campbell Brown on October 1, 1949.

Helen graduated from Haltom High School and attained her Bachelor's in Nursing from Eastern New Mexico University.

Helen married Henry "Buck" Walker in January 1967. Becoming a military spouse of 26 years, they had...