Obituaries

Sep 14, 2022

Sharon Ruth Purcell was born in Cleveland Ohio on March 18, 1949 and passed away in Newark, Texas surrounded by her family September 14, 2022 at 4:44 p.m.

At age 16 she worked with David Wilkerson and Teen Challenge in New York City. Sharon’s love for the Lord and genuine love for people welcomed many to accept...

Sep 8, 2022

Leland Monroe Brill, 78, of Burleson, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8th, due to an ongoing heart condition.

Lee, born March 15, 1944, grew up in Holdenville, Oklahoma and graduated from Holdenville High School in 1962.

He was in the Army Reserves from 1964-1965 and moved to Texas in 1966.  He worked for...

Sep 2, 2022

James Edward “Jim” Phillips, 83, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022, at his home in Burleson, Texas, with his family by his side.

Born in Alamosa, Colorado, on July 10, 1939 to Marjorie and Clem Phillips, Jim graduated from Alamosa High School and soon after he and his brother, Bob, took over operations of Phillips Trucking,...

Aug 27, 2022

Flora Holtkamp Leverett was born on September 15, 1926, to William and Emma Holtkamp in McGregor, Texas.  She passed away peacefully August 27, 2022 and was escorted by the angels to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family.

Flora grew up on the Holtkamp Farm with her parents and 7 siblings, moving to Justin when Flo was...

Aug 26, 2022

Espiridion H. Arrizola Jr., 81 years old, passed away Friday August 26, 2022 in Cleburne, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Espiridion Sr. & Dorothea Herrera Arrizola, his sisters Dora Williams & Adela Pug, and his son, Leandro Arrizola.

He never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone he met....

Aug 26, 2022

July 9, 1935 – August 26, 2022

Burleson, Texas – Steven Allen Douglas, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend was called to heaven unexpectedly on August 26, 2022, after a brief hospital stay and several years of failing health. He was 87.

Steve was born in Long Beach, CA on July 9, 1935,...

Aug 22, 2022

Jack Helm

LT COL USAF, RET

Jack Helm of Fort Worth, Texas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday August 22,2022.

Visitation will be held from 11 – 11:30 am Monday, August 29th at Pathway Church, 250 NW Tarrant Rd, Burleson, TX 76028 with...

Aug 22, 2022

Billy Edward Monroe Bryant was born in the Bono area of Johnson County on December 7, 1933, to Willie Roland (W.R./Bill Bryant) and Edna (Winsett) Bryant.  Billy passed away peacefully late Monday afternoon on August 22, 2022, in Burleson, Tx.

After his first few years in the Bono Area, his family moved to Joshua where he went...

Aug 15, 2022

In Loving Memory

Funeral Services for Maxine Carlock, 89, of Joshua, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 am Friday, August 19, 2022, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Roy Gee will officiate. Burial will follow in the Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 pm, Thursday, August 18, 2022, in Mountain...

Aug 7, 2022

Theodore Hughes Rainey Jr. (Ted) was born in Corinth Mississippi on December 3,1948 passed on August 7,2022. With his loving spouse Bob Gilley by his side.

He received his master’s in education and dedicated many years of service to school districts as a diagnostician.

He was well loved by many, he is proceeded in death...

Aug 5, 2022

Vernon Dwight Bradley was born on November 22, 1946 in Port Arthur, TX and departed this life on August 5, 2022 in Fort Worth, TX after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Vernon was the only son of Vernon “Jay” and Estelle Adele Bradley of Queen City, TX. He was raised in Port Arthur where he attended...

Aug 4, 2022

Deanna Sue McGinnis, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 4th, 2022 with her daughters by her side.

A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., on August 20th, in the Lower Commons of Arborlawn United Methodist Church, located at 5001 Briarhaven Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76109.  There will be a...

Jul 31, 2022

Marjorie Rose (Bass) Peeler, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Ft. Worth. Graveside Service: 11 AM Friday, August 5, at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, TX. Visitation: none scheduled. Marjorie was born Nov. 19, 1926 in Waco, to George Howard and Sarah Rosana (Smith) Bass. She is survived by a loving family and close friends.

Jul 30, 2022

Charlie (Chuck) Doyle Brown Jr was born July 4, 1945, in Wichita County, Texas to Charlie Doyle Brown Sr. and Lorain Colston Brown. He passed peacefully at home with his family on July 30, 2022, in Burleson, Texas.

Charlie, better known as Chuck, served in the marines for 2 years after his service he worked as a...

Jul 19, 2022

Marjorie Ellen (Griffing) Lees, 87 years young, passed peacefully from this world into Jesus’ arms on the evening of July 19, 2022. A Celebration of Life service will be held on August 2, 2022 at 1:30pm. at Pathway Church, 325 NW Renfro Street in Burleson, Texas.

Jo Ellen (JoJo to many) was born July 15, 1935 in...

Jul 19, 2022

Terry Lee Allen of Burleson, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Terry was born on July 2, 1954 in Cleburne, Texas.

He was raised in Joshua, Texas, along with his two brothers, Larry and Gary. He graduated from Joshua High School in 1972, where he excelled at many sports...

Jul 18, 2022

Terry Don McCulloch, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2022, after a courageous four-year battle with leukemia. Terry was born in Breckenridge, Texas, on April 13, 1957, to Joyce and M.B. McCulloch. He grew up in Burleson with his parents and two older brothers, Randall and Garry. Terry lived and breathed baseball from a young age...

Jul 18, 2022

Mr. Joseph P. Thomas, age 94, of Joshua Tx, went home to the Lord on July 18, 2022. He was born on March 10, 1928 in Fort Worth, Tx to J.E. and Margaret Thomas.

He received a bachelors and masters in chemistry from Texas Wesleyan University and Oklahoma State University. He served honorably as a Corporal in...

Jul 17, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Wayne Harrison passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at the age of 85 in Crowley, Texas.

Charlie was born to Henry & Pearl Harrison on February 24, 1937.  He was a native Texan and spent his formative years throughout many small towns in and around North Texas.  While living in Bowie, Texas he met...

Jul 16, 2022

Wallace Milton Jost, 91, passed from this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Burleson.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua.  A memorial service will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Wallace was the fifth oldest of ten children born to Walter August and Elsie...