Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

Francis (Frank)  Allen Mitchell was called home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2021, at the age of 75.

Born on February 17, 1946 in Columbus, KS to Alta Louise Evans and Claude Allen Mitchell, Frank was the third of four boys.   Growing up in Kansas and Oklahoma, Frank enjoyed playing sports and learned from...

Dec 16, 2021

Julianne Gafford was born in Corsicana, Texas on February 2nd, 1954, and passed away on December 16th 2021.  She was a 1972 graduate of Burleson High School and a 1976 graduate of Texas Tech University.  She retired from the Burleson Independent School District where she served as a Kindergarten teacher for the greater part of her career at Norwood...

Dec 13, 2021

Caren Marisa Wilson was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 16,1973 to Michael and Chris  Claeson. She passed away peacefully December 13, 2021 while be being surrounded by family. Caren met her husband Reed Wilson March, 2011 and they were married November 8, 2015.

Caren worked at JPS Forth Worth as a Mammography Supervisor....

Dec 12, 2021

Charles Marshall Tyson passed away December 12, 2021 at the age of 85.

Born on November 29,1936 in Levelland, Texas to Clara Bolinger and William Marshall Tyson, he was the first born son, until little brother Jesses was born.   Charles lost his father at the young age of 4, when his dad was struck by lightning while...

Dec 10, 2021

Born July 8th, 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas to William Griffith Churchill and Ida Mae Humes Churchill.  She graduated from Fort Worth Pascal High School.  In 1944 she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Texas Christian University followed by a Master of Arts in British Literature also from Texas Christian University in 1964.  Virginia worked for Delta...

Dec 10, 2021

Julie Ann Leeper, 78, of Burleson, passed away December 10, 2021. Service: 2PM Wednesday, December 15, First Baptist Church of Burleson. Visitation: 6PM-8PM Tuesday, December 14, Mountain Valley Funeral Home.

Julie was born December 14, 1942, in Omaha, NE, to John and Jane (Shaw) Zimmerman. She was preceded in death by her parents; and twin sister Judy...

Dec 9, 2021

Born September 15, 1947 to Doran A Lee and Constance Lee in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  She graduated from Paschal High School in 1965.  She Married the love of her life Michael J Moore in 1971.  They were married until his death in 1993.  They had two daughters, Jennifer and Heather.  She worked for 50 years with Williamson Dickies.  She...

Dec 8, 2021

Katie Chitwood was born in Watertown, New York, on March 5, 1935. Katie, passed away in Joshua, TX peacefully in her sleep December 8, 2021. She was a member of Reece Prairie Church in Burleson, TX.

Katie, enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had an intense love of family and friends. She also enjoyed crocheting and...

Dec 4, 2021

Anita Ann Barker was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 10, 1943 to Dewey and Melba Clements. She passed peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning December 4, 2021.

She was full of life, a wonderful wife and loving mother. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends and living life to the fullest.

Anita was...

Dec 1, 2021

Michael Edward Moss, best known to family as Mike and to friends as “Moss” or “Big Mike”, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the age of 57.

Mike was born in Fort Worth Texas to Jane Moss & Edward Earl Moss.  Mike grew up in Forest Hill and Burleson...

Nov 29, 2021

Robby Ray Allen, was born at home on April 8, 1928, the last of five children.  He grew up on a farm northwest of Joshua.  On February 26, 1955, he married Modeana Miller.  Their marriage produced 3 children: Ricky, Steve & David.

Robby spent his entire adult life working in the telecommunications business.  In 1983, after 35...

Nov 27, 2021

Melvin Doyle Jones was born in DeLeon, Texas, on August 20, 1937. He passed away Saturday, November 27th in Fort Worth surrounded by his family. But it's what he did with those 84 years in between that really matters.

Melvin was a quiet and shy man who taught those around him what love really looks like.

Nov 23, 2021

Our beloved and precious son, Curtis Holt was welcomed into Jesus’ arms on November 23, 2021.  He touched many lives during his time here on earth.  Those who knew Curtis will never lose sight of the glorious light that radiated from the depths of his soul.  He was an inspiration and truly a reflection of God’s love.   His loving...

Nov 23, 2021

Robert Douglas Arnold

January 2, 1947 – November 23, 2021

Robert Douglas Arnold was born in Rotan, Texas on January 2, 1947 to John William (J.W.) and Marguerite Arnold. He passed away peacefully at his house on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 and was transported to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family and friends....

Nov 20, 2021

Anne Elizabeth Gill was born in Fort Worth on August 28, 1986 and went to be with the lord on November 20, 2021 in Burleson, surrounded by family. She graduated Burleson High School in 2005 and married Adam Gill August 27, 2011.

She was a loving and caring wife and mother. Elizabeth enjoyed cooking, being in nature,...

Nov 16, 2021

Richard Clayton Johnson, 81 of Joshua, Texas passed away November 16, 2021. Richard was born in Hamilton, TX on May 23, 1940.  He was a member of the Carpenters Union for 45 years. He joined the apprenticeship program at age 17 and received an award for outstanding apprenticeship in 1962.  He and his father Raymond have over 100 years...

Nov 11, 2021

Billy “Bud” Wayne Ward, of Joshua, Texas passed away on November 11, 2021 at the age of 90.  Billy passed peacefully at his home with his beloved wife Martha, his sons and his grandchildren by his side.  Billy was born on January 2, 1931 to William Clifton Ward and Mozella Bouldin Ward in Dalhart, Texas.  Billy grew up in...

Nov 10, 2021

Micaela Marie Betteridge Gerrek was born on September 15, 1987 in Ft.Worth, Tx.

She passed into Glory, her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 10,2021.

Micaela is survived by her husband Mark Gerrek, father in-law Richard Gerrek of Arlington, Tx.

Her parents Michael and Belinda Betteridge, her 3 beautiful children; Tristin, Kaycin and Brandylin...

Oct 31, 2021

James Pat Burleson born April 27, 1936

His biggest goal in life was to become more like his Savior Jesus Christ.  Seeing all as Jesus sees all, becoming the best version of himself, Pat walked as a true role model for hundreds of thousands of people as a Christian man in Texas and around the world of...

Oct 26, 2021

Teresa Belle Rhoten, 67 of Covington passed away October 26th, 2021.

Teresa married Joe Rhoten and built a life together she loved for over 48 years.  During that time, the light of their lives were their two children, Rainey Dai and Harley.  Coming in a close second were Mike and Freedom.  Teresa had many titles in her...