Obituaries

Sep 7, 2021

Judy L. Standley, 72, of Joshua passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born December 5, 1948 to Leora and Ted Wagenfuehr in San Antonio, TX.  She married W. Don Standley on August 31, 1974; Judy and Don moved to Joshua in November, 1975.

She was retired from Joshua ISD as an...

Sep 1, 2021

Marlene Shelley, 78, of Burleson, Texas, went to see Jesus on September 1, 2021. She was born December 9, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas to Lois and Marvin Forrest. Marlene grew up and attended school in Cleburne, Texas, where she married Tom Shelley in 1961. They made their home in Burleson where she enjoyed being a homemaker, wife, mother,...

Aug 31, 2021

Loyce Laselle Owen, “Nawnie,” passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, peacefully in her sleep, in Fort Worth.

Loyce Owen was born March 12, 1932, in Granbury, Texas, the daughter of John and Clara Collier. Loyce was one of 7 children born to John and Clara. Within the siblings there were 2 sets of twins, one of...

Aug 31, 2021

Jerry Wayne (Boggs)Turner, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle left this world for his heavenly home on August 31, 2021 in Hillsboro, Texas. He was 73 years old.

He leaves behind a beacon of light and loving memories for his family, as well as all who knew him. A man of faith, Boggs was a Bible-believing...

Aug 28, 2021

Wanda Burns, 89, of Burleson, Texas passed away August 28, 2021. Wanda was born January 28, 1932, to parents Clayton Houston & Margaret (Maggie) Poyner. She was born in the small community of Woodbury in Hill County into a loving family of four sisters, two brothers & two half-sisters.

After a “school bus romance”, she began dating...

Aug 28, 2021

Alan Wayne Meadows passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Born January 11, 1985, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was pursuing a PhD at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary while conducting the choir at Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian Church and substitute teaching at Covenant Classical School.  Alan loved music and live theater, performing through the years with the Greater Cleburne Carnegie...

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.

Victor...

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...