Obituaries

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...

Oct 25, 2021

Sandra Kaye Bergmann passed peacefully from this world into the Lord’s arms on October 25, 2021. Sandy was born October 28, 1955, in Amarillo, Texas where she was lovingly raised by her grandparents Bedford and Annas Jones. She and her devoted husband Paul were married in El Paso, Texas May 15, 1976. Sandy was a dedicated and loving wife...

Oct 24, 2021

Ernestine Grant Cregg was born June 29th, 1930 in Avery, Texas.  She graduated from East Texas State University and married Donald Wayne Cregg in 1955.  She was a beloved mother of two sons, Wayne Neil Cregg born 1957 and Kenneth Don Cregg born 1960.  Commonly known as Tin, she was a lifelong teacher.  Ernestine was also a member of...

Oct 22, 2021

Frank was born in Pennsylvania to Mary and Matt Kubacki on August 14, 1947.   He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Mary and Matt Kubacki; two brothers, Matt (Jake) and Bobby; sister, Pat Elliott; brother-in-law, Ed Barnes; nephew, Johnnie Richards; a close family friend, Danny Williams; father and mother-in-law, Jack and Nelda Goff; brother-in-law, Stanley Goff...

Oct 19, 2021

Audrey Lee McCormick, 79 of Joshua, Texas passed from this life into eternity with our heavenly Father on October 19, 2021.  He was born September 20, 1942 to Earnest Lee McCormick and Minnie Grace Lounsbury.

Audrey Lee married Catherine McCormick on September 9, 1970 and celebrated 51 years of marriage this year.

Audrey was a...

Oct 17, 2021

Jean left this life on October 17, 2021 and immediately entered into the presence of her Savior.   She was 99 years on this earth, born on March 7, 1922 in Waxahachie, Texas to Perry Allard and Myrrl E. (Southern) Allard.  Jean graduated from Cleburne High School in 1940 and attended the University of Texas.

She married her...

Oct 17, 2021

Roy Gene Henderson, born Sunday December 13, 1942 in Joshua, Texas passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday October 17, 2021.

Roy was a loving husband, a fun loving father and a proud grandfather.  He is survived by his beloved wife Kim Henderson who he married on July 4th, 1996 in Joshua, Texas, his daughter...

Oct 16, 2021

Joseph Charles Gillette passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the age of 77.

Joe was born in Cloquet, Minnesota on November 29, 1943 to John and Elma (Isaacson)Gillette. He honorably served 3 years in the Army and retired from the United States Air Force. Joe enjoyed being outdoors fishing, walking his dog and listening to gospel...

Oct 15, 2021

Jerrell Ray Bell was born in Fort Worth on May 16, 1932 and passed away peacefully in his home in Burleson on October 15, 2021. He graduated from Joshua High School in 1949 and Texas A&M in 1953. He owned and operated Crowley Feed Mill from 1953-1973. With a break from 1953-1955 while living and serving in the Army...

Oct 14, 2021

Our brother and son, Stuart Dale Whitworth, passed away on October 14, 2021 at the age of 55. Stuart was born August 11, 1966 to Thomas Dale Whitworth and Gloria Letson Whitworth in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stuart was the proud dad of son, Luke Thomas Whitworth.

Stuart graduated from Joshua High School and attended UT, Hill College,...

Oct 13, 2021

Juanita “Marie” Bomgardner was born in Chickasha, OK on August 4, 1944 and passed away in Burleson, Texas holding her husband’s hand on October 13, 2021.   She was a 1963 graduate of Minco High School and completed cosmetology school at Stillwater, Okl.  Marie married Terry Bomgardner on August 23, 1963 and created a beautiful life to raise their children. ...

Oct 8, 2021

Samuel Leland Parks 75, of Joshua, TX, died Oct 8, 2021. Born Sept 13, 1946 in Albany, CA to Leland Samuel Parks and Marion Louis Parks. Sam had 3 daughters Mary (mother Linda Woolfolk), Susan and Patricia (mother Julia Puckett Parks). Sam married Betty Jean Wheeler on January 22, 1975 and gained 3 bonus sons Jimmy, Jerry and Tracy....

Oct 5, 2021

Paul D. Lewis (90), a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, answered the final roll call on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Funeral: The visitation and funeral will be at the First United Methodist Church, located at 590 NE McAlister in Burleson, Texas. The visitation will take place from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11 and...

Sep 29, 2021

We are here to celebrate the “Gone Home” of Betty Jo Woods, born January 30, 1932 to Joe and Elma Rose in Moyers, Oklahoma.  She was escorted by angels from home to Heaven on September 29, 2021.

She was widowed by the passing of Billy Woods on March 3, 2018.  They lived in Hugo, Oklahoma.  Several years...

Sep 29, 2021

Roy Wade Mercer was born in Fort Worth, Texas on November 3rd, 1961 and passed away in Burleson on September 29th, 2021 at the age of 59.

He was a graduate of Glen Rose High School where he was well known for his athletic abilities as 2nd team all-state tight end as well as going to state...

Sep 29, 2021

With loved ones at her side, Alma Irene Ogden, age 85, went to meet her Lord on September 29, 2021, at her home in Burleson, Texas.

Alma’s heart was consumed with praising the Lord and loving her children — daughter Kay McClure, daughter Penny Gumfory and her husband Mark, daughter Carroll Locklear and her husband Larry. Alma...