Obituaries

Oct 29, 2023

Remy Andrew Betteridge was born on May 18,2020 to Michael and Maci Betteridge in Fort Worth, Texas. Our beautiful 3 yr. Old son, passed peacefully with his Mother and Father by his side on October 29,2023 at 8:20 pm. Remy had an incredible strength and smile that could heal anything. To be in his presence was to feel undeniable...

Oct 25, 2023

Kim Renee (Bradshaw) Booher was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 20, 1957, to Glenna and Wayne Bradshaw. She went to be with her Lord Jesus peacefully with her husband, daughter and son by her side on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, after a long courageous battle with auto-immune diseases.

Kim was a longtime resident of Joshua,...

Oct 25, 2023

Barbara Jean Jones, 91, of Burleson, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Barbara was born October 23, 1932, in Zale, Oklahoma, to Robert M Gunn and Olga L Myers. She was married to Charles Edwin Jones on Sept. 10, 1951, until his passing on October 10, 2019. They were married for 68 years. Barbara loved traveling and camping in her...

Oct 24, 2023

On October 24, 2023, Debra Lynn Blevins, 68, of Burleson, TX, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband, sons, family, and best friends by her side.  Debra was a faithful woman of Christ and was greeted in heaven on Tuesday afternoon by Jesus saying “welcome home, my good and faithful servant”.

Debra, or Debi as...

Oct 19, 2023

Johnny Glen Newman "Da", age 77, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 19, 2023. Johnny was born on September 22, 1946, in Clovis, New Mexico to Ernest and Grace Newman. He grew up in the Melrose, NM area and graduated from Melrose High School, where he met his beautiful bride, Dianna. Following graduation, Johnny moved to...

Oct 18, 2023

Lane Carter Palmer was born in Arlington, TX on December 24, 1986 to George and Paula (Johnson) Palmer. He knocked on heaven’s door early Wednesday morning October 18, 2023 where the Lord welcomed him with open arms.  Lane passed at Lake Whitney as he was preparing to launch his boat with Brown Dog and take out a couple for...

Oct 18, 2023

Melvin Nathaniel Russell, Jr. was born on September 1, 1938 in Nocona, Texas to Emma Veretto Russell and Melvin Nathaniel Russell, Sr. He passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. In the moment when Heaven met Earth, Melvin left this temporary home to enter his eternal home, and is currently worshiping the Savior that he served...

Oct 14, 2023

Rose Meri Hall was born in Mexia, TX, on Tuesday, February 13, 1951. She was an early  Valentine gift from the Lord to her “mother and daddy” as she fondly called them, Chester and  Ruby Morris Hill.

Chester was a passionate servant of the Lord and was called to ministry at an early age in life.  Ruby...

Oct 14, 2023

Barbara Anne Hunt Hitchcock went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2023, at the age of 86. Barbara Anne was born February 3, 1937, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and was adopted at the age of three by Donald P. and Rose Hunt of Bedford, Pennsylvania. Barbara graduated from nursing school at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland in 1958...

Oct 13, 2023

Harold W Johnston was born in Meridian, TX on September 16, 1948, to Harold and Emma Jane (Crawford) Johnston. While he fought with all he had this awful thing we call cancer consumed his body and the Lord decided it was time to come home. Surrounded by his family and friends at home as he transitioned to his heavenly...

Oct 12, 2023

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Dexter Dwayne Daniels (aka: DD), who passed away peacefully on the morning of October 12, 2023. He was comforted by his Beloved Companion, Myrna Moss at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Fort Worth at the time of his passing. DD was 83 years old. DD...

Oct 10, 2023

Talan Brae Jowers Galindo went to be with the Lord on October 10th, 2023. He was born on June 13th, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Samantha Kate Jowers, father, Edgar Galindo, and siblings, Abigail, Lexi and Alex Galindo. He is lovingly remembered by great grandparents, Lynda Elvington, Maria Galindo, Martha Martinez, grandparents, Jane Bandy, Jimmy Jowers, Salvador...

Oct 6, 2023

Karen Johnson Charles was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 12th, 1962, to Wilbur (Tex) and Carolyn Johnson. She passed away, Friday evening October 6th, 2023, surrounded by her family. Karen grew up in Burleson, Texas. She briefly lived in Memphis, Tennessee for 5 years. She graduated from Burleson High School in 1980. Karen worked for the Johnson...

Oct 5, 2023

Luke Alton Nichols was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on November 18, 1958 to Charles and Carolyn (McGuire) Nichols. He passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, October 5, 2023. After moving to Texas when Luke was a baby, he grew up on Hightower St with his 4 older siblings. Charlene Nichols-Horton, Cheryl McDonell, Tom and Cindy Nichols, and Lorraine and...

Oct 2, 2023

In Loving Memory of Shirley Ann Taylor

December 22, 1941 – October 2, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Taylor, a beloved 81-year-old wife,  mother, sister, aunt, and friend who departed this world on October 2, 2023. She passed away  gently and peacefully surrounded with love by her loved ones...

Sep 29, 2023

Robert “Bob” E. Jeffers, 76 of Burleson, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023.  A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:00pm on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Marystown Baptist Church 3900 Conveyor Dr Burleson, TX 76028 with Bro. Larry Russell officiating.  Arrangements are entrusted to Mountain Valley Funeral Home.

Bob was born in Charleston, West Virginia...

Sep 28, 2023

Mountain Valley Funeral Home

3407 SW Wilshire Blvd.

Joshua, Texas 76058

Visitation: October 1, 2023, 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Services: October 2, 2023, 10:00 am

Helen Lucille Wood

December 25,1927 ~ September 28, 2023

Helen Wood, 95, of Crowley, Texas passed away peacefully on September...

Sep 26, 2023

Delores Gillette Delores Ann Gillette (Dee) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the age of 87. Dee was born in Storm Lake, Iowa on March 7, 1936 to Dave and Anna Ackerman. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph (Joe) Gillette. Her parents, brothers David (Bud) and Richard Ackerman....

Sep 25, 2023

Karen Eileen (Harman) Ficklin, age 58, was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 16, 1965, to Andrew "Joe" and Lana (Baker) Harman. She passed away from cancer on Monday, September 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Karen grew up in Egan, Texas with her parents and two siblings. Max Harman and Delene Bennett. Growing up she had a...

Sep 25, 2023

George Horton Stanley, 87, retired from this life on September 25, 2023, in the arms of his daughter at his home in Joshua, Texas. George was born October 20, 1935, in Tahoka, Texas to Rufus Franklin Stanley and Ruth Ellen Smith. George spent his younger years living in Grandview, Texas and attending school there. At the age of 23,...