Obituaries

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...

Dec 5, 2022

Jonell Thompson was born in Groesbeck, Texas on June 8th, 1927, to William and Ara Dossey. She passed away peacefully Monday, December 5th, 2022, and began her transition wrapped in the love of her heavenly home. Jonell grew up on the small community farms surrounding Groesbeck, Texas with her parents and siblings: Lorene, Elmer, Floy, Ray, and Billie.

Dec 4, 2022

Christopher Wayne Kirkham was born in Cleburne, TX on August 14, 1987 to Dana Daniels and he would later meet the greatest Dad a man could ask for Dray Morton. Chris passed away Sunday afternoon on December 4th, 2022 and left this life's journey to join with the many friends and relatives he will be with at the gates...

Dec 2, 2022

Johnnie Loretta (King) Thomas Daugherty was born in Electra, Texas to John W. and Jennie A. (Beaver) King on December 10, 1934.

She left this earth to be with the Lord on December 2, 2022.

She was twice widowed. She had two blessed marriages, first to Billie Joe Thomas and then to Thomas Dean Daugherty....

Nov 29, 2022

Johnnie was born on September 12, 1940 in Cleburne, Texas. She was the oldest daughter of Jesse “Hob” and Hazel Stone. Johnnie graduated from Burleson High School in 1958. She married Lynn Hoffman on June 13, 1958 in Crowley, Texas. Johnnie and Lynn started their family in 1961. While raising their two children she would help out at the...

Nov 27, 2022

Mather Poe Owen, 92, devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, was born in Fort Worth, Texas March 7, 1930, to Wood and Lona Owen as the youngest of 5 children. He passed away peacefully in Burleson, Texas on November 27, 2022.

Mather proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. While on...

Nov 26, 2022

Edna Pearl Janet McKenzie Mitchell was born in Dallas on April 29, 1923 and passed away in Crowley, Texas on November 26, 2022.  She was a 1941 graduate of Paschal High School.

At the age of two months, moved into a rooming house owned by her father. He was killed in an automobile accident when she was...

Nov 25, 2022

Troy Johnson was born in Cleburne, Texas on September 19, 1939, and passed away with his wife of 63 years beside him on Friday, November 25, 2022, in Burleson, Texas.

Troy Grew up in the Cleburne and Rio Vista area. Troy graduated from Rio Vista High School in 1959 where he met his wife, Glenda, and they...

Nov 24, 2022

Steven Roy Rees, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home in Joshua, TX. Born August 25, 1958 in Flint, MI, Steve grew up in Grand Ledge, MI, attended St Michael’s Catholic School, and graduated from Grand Ledge High School. Upon graduation he began a long career with General Motors in the skilled trades, becoming...

Nov 20, 2022

Nelmel (Sally) Ross Henderson was born in Fort Worth, Texas April 18, 1930 to Melville and Nellie (Kamp) Ross. She passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas November 20, 2022.

Sally graduated from Joshua High School and she married the love on her life Everett Leroy Henderson in 1948. They had one son together Steven Lewis Henderson....

Nov 17, 2022

Margaret “Annette” Ray was born in Arlington on October 20, 1963 and passed away on November 17, 2022. She was a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and received her Master’s in Special Education from North Texas University. Annette had a great passion for teaching kids to read and helping special needs...

Nov 16, 2022

On Wednesday November 16, 2022 Patricia Marie Jarvis, loving daughter, mother of four children, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 36, in Joshua, TX.

Patricia was born on December 13, 1985 in Shawnee, OK. She moved to Joshua, TX with her family at a young age where she graduated high school and continued to...

Nov 14, 2022

Larry Wayne Bradfute was born June 12, 1954, in Poteet, Texas to Patsy (Mize) and Allan Eugene Bradfute.

Larry loved to play the guitar and never left home without it in his hand because he was always asked to play. His music career began when his Uncle Warner Bradfute gifted him an old Sears Silvertone acoustic guitar....

Nov 9, 2022

Virginia Nell Jones passed on Wednesday November 9, 2022, at the home of her son, Brian. Virginia was born December 26, 1937, in Owens, TX, and graduated from Brownwood High School. Although she came from humble beginnings, she was extremely proud of both her personal and professional accomplishments. She loved her sons deeply and almost to a fault. She...

Nov 9, 2022

Richard Wilson passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside service: 10 am Tuesday, November 15th at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 – 8 pm Monday, November 14th at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.

Richard was married for 56 years to Judy prior to her passing in 2015, the love of...