Obituaries

Aug 26, 2021

Shirley Sanders Meadows passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Born September 15, 1953, in Cleburne, Texas, her professional career was spent at Southwestern Bell Telephone/SBC/AT&T. Shirley enjoyed traveling, needlework, quilting, card making, and local live theater and music.  She participated in live productions with the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players and Southwest Reprise Theatre, where she made her directorial...

Aug 21, 2021

Born on Dec 6, 1929, Mollie Sue Damron was the fifth child born to Ernest and Ruby Damron.  She had five sisters and one brother.

She is preceded in death by her sisters, Athelle, Modelle, Doris, Lucy, and her brother, Reece.

She is survived by her sister Ernestine, plus many nieces and nephews.

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Aug 19, 2021

Victor was born August 19th,1933 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Ray and Lois Embry, both deceased. Victor was survived by his wife of 68 years Helen Embry. Together they had three children, Terri (Welton) Freeman, Mark (Carol) Embry and Lisa (Danny) Parasiliti.  Eight grandchildren: Amy, Travis, Scott, Nathan, Chris, Brian, Sarah, Kyle and 12 great-grandchildren.

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Aug 17, 2021

BURLESON – Darrell D. Pence, 73, died at his home in Burleson, TX on August 17, 2021. He was born May 26, 1948, in Fairbury, IL, the son of Lloyd Pence and Clara (Houser) Pence, and was lovingly raised by his grandmother, Rosie Elizabeth Houser.

Darrell graduated from Chatsworth High School, Class of 1966. Following graduation, he...

Aug 17, 2021

Model Sue Cagle Green was born in Comanche County on May 30, 1936 and passed away in Burleson, TX surrounded by her family on August 17, 2021.

Sue was a hairdresser for 28 years in DeLeon and Round Rock, TX before retiring. Her main interest was gardening, reading and sitting on her patio watching wildlife. She had...

Aug 15, 2021

Littig. Shirley Jennette (Tidwell) "Grandma" "Nana•

Formerly of Burleson, TX 76028 passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 went on to be with the Lord at the age of 85 years. She was born in 1936 on June 4 at her home In Grandview, TX.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46...

Aug 13, 2021

Annjeannette Griffin was born on October 20, 1975 and passed away on August 13, 2021 at home with her family in Joshua, Texas.

Annjeannette had just celebrated her 28th wedding anniversary with her husband John Griffin.

Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter Alyshia and two sons John Jr. and Trey. She was...

Aug 10, 2021

Our Beloved Wife and Mother Carolyn Francis Covey passed away early Tuesday morning Aug 10, 2021, with her husband Ernest by her side, After a long fight with Parkinson’s and dementia, She was 81.

Carolyn Francis Cupps was born in Santa Anna Texas July 1, 1940, to RW and Clara Cupps, she was the oldest of three. ...

Aug 2, 2021

Barbara Ann Karl, 73, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at Harris Hospital after a major surgery.  She was surrounded by loving family and friends.

Barbara was born in Harris County to Billy Sue Bradford and Ruben Henry Jaecks on October 7, 1947.  Barbara was a beautician in Fort Worth for over 40 years.  She volunteered at...

Jul 27, 2021

Jerry Wayne McWhorter was born in Dallas, TX on April 5, 1950 to Weldon and Cora Juanita (Robertson) McWhorter.  He passed into the eternal presence of his savior Jesus Christ on July 27, 2021.

After obtaining his GED, he joined the US Army and was stationed at Fort Ord, California where he completed his basic training and...

Jul 26, 2021

Gilda Gloria Martinez, was born in Brenham, Texas on June 30, 1963 and passed on  July 23, 2021.

She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. Her hobbies included antique and jewelry collecting. She also loved to dance and listen to Tejano music. However spending time with her grandchildren brought her the  greatest amount  of joy.

Jul 25, 2021

Bobby Clayton Puryear, 85, of Burleson passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. Graveside service: 10:00 a.m. Friday in Caddo Cemetery, Joshua. Visitation: 10 to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Bobby was born February 9, 1936, in Fort Worth to Clayton and Gertrude Puryear. Bobby was a very proud and loving husband, father, grandfather and educator. He attended...

Jul 20, 2021

Norma Jo Hawpe, resident of Joshua TX for these past 53 years, passed away July 20, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Norma Jo, served as homemaker to her husband and 4 daughters. She enjoyed plants, flowers, and gardening, many music genres, singing, dancing, loved Elvis Presley, traveling, casinos, seafood, animals, and joking around with people.

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Jul 20, 2021

Randy Lee McCormick was born in Fort Worth on Jan. 24, 1965, and passed away July 20, 2021. He graduated in 1984 from Burleson High School.

He worked as a machinist for several years, then became an HVAC installer and repairman. He has probably repaired something in your house for a good price, simply because he thrived...

Jul 12, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Roxanne Keller, 71, of Joshua, Texas on July 12th, 2021. Roxanne passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and husband of 52 years.

Roxanne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 29th, 1950, to Christle and William Draper.

In 1968, she married the love of her life, Jerry...

Jul 10, 2021

Stephen F. Downie passed away unexpectedly July, 10, 2021.

He was born September 17, 1945, to Archie and Eloise Downie in Evanston, Illinois.

After graduating from Deerfield High School, he joined the Air Force, where he was stationed in Guam as a refueler. Over the years he has been a long-haul trucker, crop duster, flight...

Jul 5, 2021

Linda was born on Sept. 27th, 1944 to Leonard and Leatrice Moree in Quanah, Texas.

Shortly after, the family moved to Dumas, Texas where she was always in the company of friends and family.

In Sept.  1969 Linda met the love of her life Ciro “Loopie” Lopiccolo. They got engaged after knowing each other for...

Jul 3, 2021

Debbie F. Thompson, Resident of Joshua for 25 years, passed away July 3, 2021.

Debbie survived cancer twice. She fought till her last breath. She was the second born out of 5 girls. Those girls were known as the “Godsey Girls”. She loved to ride motorcycles with her late husband. They would ride cross country with their...

Jun 30, 2021

Paul Holliday, 72 was born in Cleburne, Texas on July 25th, 1948.  He passed from this life on June 30, 2021.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Hylan and Aleene Holliday, and 2 brothers David and Patrick Holliday.

Those left to cherish his memories are wife Kay Holliday, 3 sons, Mark and wife...

Jun 27, 2021

Born to Thomas and Mary Fisher Buttram at home in Florence, Alabama, on January 30, 1928, Lois "Mena" Parks passed away at her home of 60 years on June 27, 2021, in Burleson, Texas.

She is survived by one brother, Tedie M. Buttram of Florence, Alabama, and five children; Linda and Bill Tucker of Daphne, Alabama, Joey...