Obituaries

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...

Sep 21, 2021

Kenneth Michael Maughon, 75, of Joshua, Texas, passed from this life and into eternity with his Heavenly Father on September 21, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas.

He was born July 9, 1946, to Claude and Ruby Maughon, and was a lifelong resident of Joshua, Texas.

Kenneth married Carolyn Reynolds Maughon on January 23, 1970. While...

Sep 18, 2021

David Eugene Atwood, 86 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

David was born on September 16, 1935 in Rio Vista Texas, the youngest of three brothers, to Janie Elizabeth Putnam and Sterling Price Atwood. He graduated from Rio Vista High School where he was a key member of...

Sep 16, 2021

Carmen Rene McDonald (Hyden) of Burleson, Texas went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2021, after a long and relentless battle with cancer.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial follows at Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 21,...

Sep 7, 2021

Lynn was born November 7, 1937, in Fort Worth, Texas, and passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Memorial:  Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua, Texas.

Lynn was the oldest of three and the only son of Novie and Mazelle Hoffman.  Lynn graduated from Burleson High School then...

Sep 7, 2021

Phyllis “Gail” Dougharty (69) passed away September 7, 2021. Gail, daughter of Harold and Latova Ferguson, was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 15, 1951. She met the love of her life, Alan Dougharty, and was married on November 5, 1971. Gail was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and devoted Christian. Her kids and grandkids...

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...