Obituaries

Nov 8, 2022

Max Allen Gibbs (known to his friends as Mickey) was born in Littlefield Texas on April 14, 1942 and passed away in Grandview Texas on November 8, 2022. He was a 1960 graduate of Cleburne High School.

He was very active and working at the time of his death. His interests included music, hunting, fishing and gardening....

Nov 8, 2022

Galen Martha Caroline was born on May 5, 1931, in McGregor, Texas to Alvin and Lydia Lehrmann. She passed peacefully in her home on Tuesday November 8, 2022. She was 91 years young. Galen has a daughter Shirley Ann of Joshua, brother Garland Lehrmann of Brownwood, Sister Ruby Shuler of Crowley, brother Pete Lehrmann of Fort Worth and sister...

Nov 4, 2022

Wanda Ruth (Springer) Gomer

Wanda Gomer went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2022.  Wanda was born on February 3, 1934, to Jesse Carl Springer and Leona Harris Springer.  She grew up and was baptized at Rosen Heights Church in Fort Worth.   It was here that she met Stanley Gomer while in high school. ...

Nov 1, 2022

Genesa Myres, loving mother of two, proud grandmother of six, and great grandmother of two passed away on the morning of Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  Genesa was born on March 11, 1942.  She grew up in Cleburne, Texas with her parents Bill and Colleta Smith and sister Brenda (Smith) Parnell.  She met her loving husband Butch while they were...

Oct 29, 2022

Karen Dianne Wood Cotter, beloved wife, sister, friend, and professor slipped away into the arms of her Savior Jesus on October 29, 2022.  She was born October 5, 1969, in Ft Worth. she lived a remarkable life.  A passionate nursing teacher, professor, missionary and choir member, Karen loved the Lord and His people through her instruction and compassionate medical...

Oct 27, 2022

William Thomas Swinney went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, October 27, 2022, at the age of 81.

William was born on January 16, 1941 to William Martin (Buster) and Dolly Lee Swinney in Wichita Falls, Texas. He spent his youth attending school in Wichita Falls, getting into shenanigans with his siblings, and began working...

Oct 25, 2022

Jacky Myrel Hartis was born August 11,1940 in Aquilla, Texas and passed away on October 25th,2022 at 1:25AM in Burleson, Texas where he was surrounded by his loved ones.

Jacky married Patricia Hyles in June of 1965, and were married for 57 great years. Then moved to Burleson, TX in 1969 in which still live today. He...

Oct 24, 2022

Dr. Gaylord Wayne Carlock went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 24, 2022.

Gaylord was born to Marvin Benjamin (Bill) and Luella Juanita Carlock on November 13, 1943, and was a lifelong resident of Joshua, TX. He was a born leader, serving as student body president at Joshua High School, team captain of...

Oct 17, 2022

Bonnie Sue Dixon (born Thompson), affectionately known as “Nanny,” went to be home with the Lord on October 17, 2022. Bonnie was born on June 28,1941, in Benton, Arkansas, to J.B. and Mildred (Willey) Thompson. The youngest of six daughters and the only blond in an otherwise dark-haired family, Bonnie was doted on by her older sisters. Bonnie met...

Oct 17, 2022

Jerry Otis Smith, 78 of Joshua passed away peacefully Monday morning Oct 17, 2022. He was born in Cleburne on Sept 18, 1944 to Otis and Olive Smith.

He was a member of Lane Prairie Baptist Church.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Ginny Dee Smith and sister Debra Davidson. He is also survived by...

Oct 11, 2022

Wade James Cooper, 82, was called home to glory on October 11, 2022.

Wade was born on May 16, 1940 to James Louis Cooper and Stella Rose Cooper, ten minutes after his twin brother Wayne who featured in many of his best stories of mischief and mayhem.

Wade married Bammie Lavada Mansell on November 16,...

Oct 11, 2022

David Leon Waine was born January 14, 1950 in South California to David and Marietta Waine.  Dave grew up in California with his sisters Carol and Judy.

After graduation in 1968 Dave met the love of his life Donna and was happily married for 53 years.  Along the way they had Michael and five years later they...

Oct 7, 2022

Eugene “Gene” Nelson, of Joshua, went to his heavenly home on Friday, October 7 surrounded by his loving family at his bedside. He was born October 19, 1942, in Van Nuys, California to Bernice & Edward Nelson. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1961, then joined the Marine Corps and served for 4 years. After finishing his...

Oct 4, 2022

Mary Ellen Bryant, 80, of Joshua, went to be with the Lord on October 4th, 2022. She completed her earthly journey and has gone to her heavenly home. Her family is at peace knowing that she is no longer suffering. Visitation will be 12:30pm, Friday, October 7th, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua, Texas. Funeral service will follow...

Oct 2, 2022

Keith Wayne Hollingsworth 63 of Mansfield, Texas went to be with the Lord Sunday October 2,2022 after a short illness in Missouri.

Keith was born January 22, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a graduate of Joshua High School in 1978, where he was involved in FFA.  He loved showing his Steers and going to State...

Oct 1, 2022

Sandra Day Fenn was born in Fort Worth Texas on April 10th, 1946 and passed away in Burleson Texas on October 1st, 2022. She was a 1964 graduate of Polytechnic High. She retired from the General Services Administration after 30 years of service.

Her interests included being involved in World Bible School and studying the bible. She...

Sep 25, 2022

Wayne was born in Dumas, Texas to Herbert Doss and Ruby Pearl Brewer.  After graduating from Amarillo High, he went to work for his Dad’s construction company.  In 1971, he met Jeanette in Arlington.  They were married in 1976 and later moved to Joshua in 1978, where they would establish roots and raise their family.

A carpenter...

Sep 17, 2022

Kay Bradshaw Bowman passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2022.

Kay was born October 17, 1941 in Fort Worth, TX.

Her family moved to Godley TX when she was 9 years old. She graduated from Godley High School in 1959. She was a member of the Godley Church of Christ.

Kay...

Sep 17, 2022

Wayne McDougald was born February 20, 1934 and passed away at home in Burleson on September 17, 2022.

He was born in Gravel Ridge Arkansas. He graduated from Hermitage High School in 1952. After high school he became a farmer and also served in the Arkansas National Guard where he was awarded the medal of being an...

Sep 16, 2022

Wayne Ford was born in Bowie, Texas April 13, 1947 to Foy and Janie Ford.  He walked through the heavenly gates Friday, September 16, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Foy and Janie Ford, his sisters Risa Black and Janice Tally, and his brothers Loyd Ray Ford and Floyd Ford.

He is...