Obituaries

Mar 23, 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Michelle Ann Hughes Markum, loving wife, mother, Mamaw, daughter, aunt, sister and friend, passed away at 57 after a brief battle with cancer. Michelle was born January 11, 1964 in Minnesota to Myron “Mike” Hughes and Nancy Dubbs Hughes. She was a 1982 graduate of Southwest High School in Fort Worth. She married the...

Mar 21, 2021

Our family sadly lost a pillar on Sunday, March 21, 2021, when Arnulfo Carrillo González, favorably known to many as “Mr. G”, departed. His contributions to lives of so many are countless.

Arnulfo is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nieves Treviño González, their four children: daughter, Rosa Anna González Salinas, grandson, Simon Salinas, Jr., daughter,...

Mar 19, 2021

Adam lost his two-year battle with Melanoma on March 19, 2021 and entered the gates of Heaven to see his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his mother Cheryl.

Adam was born in Fort Worth and raised in Burleson. He attended Burleson High School and worked for the railroad in Cleburne.  Adam...

Mar 19, 2021

Dub Sims, age 81, of Burleson, Texas, died peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021, in Ft Worth, Texas surrounded by his wife and sons.

Dub was born December 20, 1939 in Olney, TX. He was the third son of the late John Franklin Sims and Lydia Essie Everett Sims. Dub was a graduate of Paint Creek High...

Mar 17, 2021

Helen Lenore Head Emmert was born in Albion, Oklahoma on October 3, 1927 and passed away in her home in Joshua, Texas on March 17, 2021.

She married Raymond (Jack) Emmert in 1945.  They had five children, nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

She is survived by her half brother Terry...

Mar 16, 2021

James Ellis was born on Nov. 16th, 1935 at Indiahoma, Oklahoma.  He died on March 16th, 2021 at Fort Worth, Texas.  James is survived by his wife of 67 years Billie Ellis of Burleson, TX, his two daughters and son in laws: Rhonda Carver and her husband Kim Carver of Evergreen, CO, Jamie Keating and her husband Steven Keating...

Mar 12, 2021

Daniel David Lyles, 80 years old of Joshua, Texas passed away on March, 12, 2021

He was born at home in Alvarado, Texas to the late George & Mattie Lyles. Dan was 1 of 9 children.

He was a very hard working man, he was the founder & owner of Lyles Foundation. Dan was married...

Mar 11, 2021

Helen Anne Locklear, age 83, passed on March 11, 2021.  Nobody else held me so tight or made me feel so right. No one's eyes shined so bright with love as our mom who is now high above.  Helen’s Heart was consumed with praising God and her 5 children, who made up the entirety of her world, Nathan (age...

Mar 7, 2021

Reverend Wilbur L. Stanley was born in Hillsboro, Texas on July 1, 1941 and passed away in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded by his beloved family on March 7, 2021.

He was a 1959 graduate of Kennedale High School.  He married the love of his life Joe Ann Erwin Stanley on March 4, 1960.  After graduation he attended...

Mar 6, 2021

Everett Earl Wilson, 90, passed away at home after a short illness on Saturday afternoon, March 6, 2021 in Burleson, Texas.

Everett, the youngest of four children, was born in Galveston, Texas on October 26, 1930 to David and Mittie Wilson.  Everett was raised in Galveston and served in the United States Air Force between 1951 and...

Mar 1, 2021

Neal and Debbie met at the young age of 16. They lived a legacy of love filled with years of meaningful memories. They were truly best friends.

Neal was a true angel on earth. He was a giving person to all and lived to spoil his family. He continually helped all who needed it. He was a...

Feb 27, 2021

Larry Eugene Gray, age 71, went to our Lord on February 27, 2021 at 2:51 PM.

Larry was a loving husband to Charlene Gray for 50 wonderful years.  He was “Pop” to Richard Scott Gray and Sean Ryan Gray.  And Larry was the most AMAZING Grandfather to his 5 grandsons.  Being “Bop” was so very important to...

Feb 27, 2021

Sierra Marie Franklin was born 11/7/98 in Grand Prairie, TX.  She graduated from Cypress Creek HS in Houston, TX in 2017.  She passed away February 27th, 2021.

She is survived by her two children Brady Dale and Selena Marie, her parents Shane and Tracey Franklin, her 5 brothers and sisters, Drake, Destyn, Christon, Tyler, and Courtney.

Feb 27, 2021

James (Jimmy) Minor was born in Fort Worth on March 16, 1946 and passed away on February 27,2021 at his home surrounded by his wife of 54 years, two children and his five grandchildren, all of whom he adored.

He was a 1964 graduate of Burleson High School, and a proud Elk.  He enjoyed watching Shawn and...

Feb 24, 2021

Jay Thomas Noble passed away February 23, 2021. Jay spent his life in Crowley with the love of his life, his wife Summer and their three beautiful children, Gracen, Brynlee and West.

Jay grew up with his family in the pastures with his horses and his family provided him with a foundation for his faith that grew...

Feb 24, 2021

Frances Dolores Kirk, 89, of Joshua, Texas passed away peacefully and with grace at 9:05 P.M. on February 24, 2021 surrounded by family in Grandview, Texas. Dolores was born Frances Dolores Roberson on January 3, 1932 in Hico, Texas to Leo Washington Roberson and Edna Mae Massengale. Her first adventure as a young lady after graduation from Hico High...

Feb 21, 2021

William David Agerton of Burleson Texas entered his heavenly home on February 21, 2021.  Bill was born October 29, 1927, in Fort Worth, Texas the only child of James Pope Agerton and Faye Reed.

He graduated from Carter Riverside High School where he participated in JROTC.  After graduation, he attended Texas A&M College, taking time off to...

Feb 20, 2021

Janice (Jan) Shelburne Teer was born on December 6, 1953 and passed from this life on February 20, 2021.

Jan and Mike were married for 47 years and were blessed with 4 children.  They met in the choir at Hardin Simmons University.  Jan later completed her degrees at Dallas Baptist University receiving a BA in Psychology and...

Feb 18, 2021

Burleson – Much loved, Artis Eloise Polson, a retired Registered Nurse, passed away on February 18, 2021. She was born in New Jersey to Rev. Sam R. and Frieda Brenner. Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church, 590 NE McAlister Rd, Burleson TX 76028.

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Feb 13, 2021

Lupe Ward was born in Cleburne on December 5, 1952. She graduated from Joshua High School and lived in Joshua throughout her life.  She worked at Mrs. Baird’s Bakery for 26 years and next month would have been her 20th year anniversary at Home Depot.

Lupe was definitely one of a kind. She touched the lives of...