Obituaries

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...

Jun 27, 2021

Curtis Otho Singleton, 91, passed away June 27, 2021, at his Joshua home.

He was born July 27, 1931, in Brownwood, Texas, to William Kyle and Juanita (Tackett) Singleton.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Green Acres Cemetery in Cleburne, with Dr. Gene Wolfenbarger officiating.

Curtis...

Jun 21, 2021

Michael (Mike) Dana Puckett, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday June 21, 2021 at his home in Joshua, Texas. Mike was born December 23, 1955 in Georgetown, Ohio. He served 26 years in the Marine Corps achieving the rank of Major before retiring in Joshua, TX in 1998. After retirement, he built a swimming pool service business and...

Jun 20, 2021

Joyce Marie Gossett, 79, of Joshua, passed away June 20, 2021, at her home. She was born Sept. 4, 1941, in Hamilton, TX, to James Henry and Odessie (Carter) Stagner.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. James Grimes officiating. Interment follows in Mansfield...

Jun 19, 2021

Kathy Lynn Bryan was born near Lubbock, Texas on May 31st, 1949 to George and Annie Downs, 1 of 4 daughters.  She received her reward of the Kingdom of God in Burleson, Texas on June 19th, 2021 and departed this world to take up her position with Jesus.

Kathy was a graduate of Monterrey High...

Jun 14, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Lorena Jennings. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 11, 2021

Michael James Trenshaw was born in Garden Grove, California on November 13, 1969, and passed away in Midlothian, Texas, on June 11 to rest in the loving arms of his heavenly Father. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fly fishing and camping. He enjoyed watching football, always rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most especially, he enjoyed...

Jun 10, 2021

Larry Wayne Taylor, born May 11th 1954, passed away Thursday June 10, 2021 at the age of 67 after a brief but well-fought battle against cancer.

It is impossible to capture the whole of who Larry was and the lives he touched in mere sentences. He retired from the City of Ft. Worth as a city inspector,...

Jun 9, 2021

Sandra Kay Smith, who was born Jan. 1, 1952, in Clarksville, Texas, to Marvin Noe and Marie Pittman Noe, passed away at 1:55 p.m. June 9, 2021, in Fort Worth with many of her loved ones present.

Sandra was one of 12 brothers and sisters that she helped take care of. She worked hard her whole life...

Jun 7, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Larry Michael Wessinger. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 6, 2021

Donnie Lee Dees was born in Houston, Texas on May 13, 1947 and passed away in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by his family on June 6, 2021.

Donnie attended Burleson High School and later became a proud infantryman in the U.S. Army.  He served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge.  He earned...

May 29, 2021

Lila Susan Kelly passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband Alex Kelly; her mother Lila Wilkerson and her uncle, Grady Wilkerson.  She is survived by her father John Wilkerson; her daughter, Sarah Beth West and husband David West; her sister Stacy Barth and husband Dr. Gordon Barth; Grandchildren Stephen Gresham-Pickle, Shelby...

May 27, 2021

Willie Joe Dixon, age 87 of Cleburne, Tx. was united with his Lord and Savior Thursday, May 27, 2021. Joe was born in Briggs, Tx. on June 29, 1933 to Elijah Arnold and Beatrice Etta. He completed his education from Waco Tech in 1950 and joined the US Air Force immediately thereafter. He served in the Korean War, earning...

May 20, 2021

Ted McManus passed away in Joshua, Texas, on May 20, 2021, at the age of 61. He was born Nov. 18, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ted worked for Halliburton JRC for 19 years until April 2020. He had an intense love for his wife, children and grandsons. He loved NASCAR and football, especially the Dallas Cowboy and...

May 20, 2021

Rufus (R.W.) Walker Skiles, Jr. was born in Stephenville, Texas, on May 7, 1935, and passed away in Keene, Texas, on May 20, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Johnson Cemetery in Stephenville. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Mountain Valley Funeral...