Obituaries

Barry Payne

May 21, 2025

Barry E. Payne Sr, age 67, of Burleson, Texas passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 67. He passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones.

Barry was born on January 5, 1958, to Dolly A. Payne and James E. Payne in Corpus Christi, Texas. He lived a life marked by a deep-rooted faith in Jesus Christ....

Martha Ward

May 21, 2025

Martha Virginia (Spradley) Ward, of Joshua, Texas passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 84. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her sons and her grandchildren by her side. Martha was born on April 5, 1941, to Hiram Lesley Spradley and Margie Virginia (Pool) Spradley in McGregor, Texas. Martha grew up in Fort Worth, Texas as...

Zonita Arnold

May 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we gather today to say goodbye to Zonita Suzanne Arnold, also loving known as Doozie by some. Touched by a battle with cancer Sue went to her Heavenly Home to be with our Lord May 17, 2025. While we mourn her physical absence, we celebrate her life, her spirit, and the profound impact she...

Jerry Morris

May 17, 2025

Burleson - Jerry Clem Morris, 86, of Burleson, a retired industrial mechanic passed away peacefully Saturday, May 17 after a long illness. Funeral: 11:00 am, Monday, June 2, 2025 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua. Internment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Monday, June 2 within the Mountain Valley Funeral Home chapel. Jerry was born...

Mildred Pritchett

May 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Mildred Louise King Smith Pritchett

August 30, 1937 - May 17, 2025

Mildred Louise King Smith Pritchett, 87, of Joshua, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Glen Rose, Texas.

Born in Brazos Point, Texas, Mildred was the youngest of five children born to Willie W. and Ollie (Mears) King...

Lonney Fergus

May 15, 2025

Lonney James "Jim" Fergus Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on May 15th, 2025 at his home in Burleson, Tx. at the age of 88. Born on October 19, 1936, in Arizona to Willie Dee Fergus and Lonney James Fergus Sr., Jim grew up surrounded by the beauty of the desert landscape, where he attended local schools...

Jimmie Nelson

May 14, 2025

Jimmie L. Nelson, 97, died May 14, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. A lifelong Southern Baptist minister and seminary professor, he was beloved by his congregations and his students.

Nelson was born on Feb. 11, 1928, in the Grand Hotel in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Izetta Mansfield of Marysville, Texas and George Alfred Boone of Vera, Texas. Shortly after his...

Charles Simmons

May 10, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Raymond Simmons, born September 12, 1955, passed away on May 10, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and hardworking business owner, Chuck lived a life of love, purpose, commitment, and grit.



He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lu Ann (Curtis) Simmons; his children, Charles Ryan Simmons, Rusty Allen Boyd (Hailey), Ashley Ann Woolf,...

Billy Hart

May 8, 2025

Our beloved father, Billy Earl Hart, passed away in his bed peacefully in Walnut Springs. As his granddaughter says " Only in Grandpa's fashion to leave the day he was born."

Billy was a masonry by trade. He worked hard and played harder. He definitely wasn't afraid to tell you like it is. He has a heart of gold and...

Michael Reynolds

May 7, 2025

Michael McNeill Reynolds passed peacefully from this life and to eternal rest on May 7, 2025 after a valiant fight with cancer. Mike was born to Robert Fulton Reynolds and Caroline Sue Farrell in Odessa, Texas in 1950 and lived the majority of his youth in Kermit, Pecos, and Odessa, Texas. Mike graduated from Kermit High School in 1968 and...

Leasel Green

May 6, 2025

Leasel Ray Green was born on October 6, 1930, to Chester and Margie Green. He passed away on May 6, 2025. He was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his son Randy and wife Linda and a good friend.

Leasel grew up in Odell, Tx. with his parents Chester and Margie Green and 4 siblings brother Llyod & Darwin...

Dannielle Rutherford

Apr 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Dannielle Renee Rutherford, aged 48, of Fort Worth TX, who passed away on April 26th 2025.

Born on November 9th 1976 in Martinsville, Indiana. Danna was a light in this world, a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Whose life was a reflection...

Larry Rutland, Sr

Apr 21, 2025

Larry Layton Rutland, Sr.

December 21, 1955 - April 21, 2025

Larry Layton Rutland, Sr., age 69, of Crowley, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He spent over three decades on the road as a truck driver, working for Burnham Service...

Lana Stacy

Apr 20, 2025

Lana Kay Stacy Obituary - 4/24/25

Lana Kay Stacy was born in Taylor, Texas on December 3rd, 1944, to Voyce Harvey and Flora Lucille (Delvige) Stacy. She passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday afternoon, April 20th, 2025, in the arms of her eldest son as she entered the gates of Heaven.

Lana grew up on the Stacy family farm milking...

Mary Malone

Apr 17, 2025

Mary "Ann" Malone was born in Joshua, Texas on July 9, 1932 to Guy D and Alma (Hiner) Whitlock. She passed away from this life to her heavenly home early Thursday morning on April 17, 2025.

Ann lived her whole life in Joshua, Texas and married her high school sweetheart, Bill Malone, on September 15, 1950. They...

Shirley Greenroy

Apr 16, 2025

Shirley "Memaw" Greenroy, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, mentor and friend, gracefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Burleson, Texas. Born into the Phillips family on Tuesday, February 8, 1938, on the family farm in Temple, Oklahoma, Shirley was a beacon of love, warmth and Jesus throughout her life.

Preceded in death by her...

Sammy Law

Apr 13, 2025

Sammy Glenn Law, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Advanced Healthcare and Rehab in Burleson, Texas. He was born on August 7, 1946 in Hillsboro, Texas to Fred Scott Law and Sara Florene Perkins who preceded him in death.

He married the love of his life Myra Eudy on May 29, 2002. He...

Jimmie Ware

Apr 11, 2025

Jimmie Mae Short Ware

September 28, 1936-April 11, 2025

Jimmie Mae Short Ware went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2025, at 88 years of age. She was born to J.W. and Velma Short on September 28, 1936, in Frost, TX. Jimmie was married to Jimmy Frank Ware on September 6, 1957. Jim and Jimmie celebrated almost...

Frances Wheat

Apr 11, 2025

Frances Charlene Kocurek Wheat passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 90.

She is survived by her children, Conway Wheat and his wife Connie, and Janet Payne & husband Hoby.

Grandchildren, Ryan Payne and wife Brenda, Jon Paul Wheat and wife Brittney, Kamella Lilly and Taylor Payne.

Great Grandchildren, Alexis, Tyler, & Makenzie Payne....

John DeLaney Saunders, III

Apr 1, 2025

John Delaney Saunders, III was born at Mather AFB, California on March 26, 1953; to John Delaney Saunders Jr. and Vivian (Strickland) Saunders. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 1, 2025, in Cleburne, TX surrounded by family and friends.

John's early childhood allowed him to travel extensively with his family since his father was active-duty Air Force; and they...