Obituaries

Dec 13, 2020

On Sunday, December 13, 2020, Lisa Franklin, loving wife, mother, grandma, and daughter, passed away at the age of 60 at home surrounded by family.

The viewing will be Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 6-8:00p.m. and the funeral services will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 10a.m. at Mountain Valley Funeral Home at 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd...

Dec 9, 2020

Kaleigh Rhea Moss was born in Fort Worth, TX, on January 23rd, 1998 to Kirsten Tubbs and Jason Moss.  She passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the age of 22.

Kaleigh’s childhood was one surrounded by love. She was raised alongside her brothers Wyatt Moss, Samuel Tubbs, Rhett Moss, Cayden Chambers, Cayse Chambers and her sister...

Dec 6, 2020

It is with an indescribable peace that we announce that Crist Taylor has finished the race of life here on earth well to be face to face with our King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He passed peacefully the morning of December 6, 2020 in Burleson surrounded by Heavens Army going to battle for him. Crist was born...

Dec 5, 2020

Nola Tietz Bedford was set free in the hands of her redeemer Jesus Christ on December 5, 2020.  Nola’s greatest love and passion was her family.  She was cherished and loved by that family, immediate as well as extended.  Her infectious laugh and radiant heart brought joy to all she touched and are mirrored in her daughters and grandchildren. ...

Dec 5, 2020

Jimmy Wayne Cook passed away Dec. 5, 2020. He was born Nov. 20, 1940.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Cook; son, Cliff Cook and wife, Eden; daughter, Tracie Blair and husband, Alan; six grandchildren, Rindie, Josh, Matt, Monica, Josie and Jack; four great-grandchildren, Luke, Andrew, Jacob and Landon; and two brothers, Jerrell Cook and Charlie...

Dec 4, 2020

Tammy D Clark, 49, born in Ft Worth, Texas on March 9, 1971 to Betty & Bob Martin. She passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 with her mom by her side.

Memorial Services at Open Door Church are pending at this time. With a private burial at Caddo Cemetery.

Tammy fought a hard fight her...

Dec 4, 2020

Kenneth Edward Kepple was born in Ft. Worth March 5, 1939 to F.E. Kepple Jr. and Alline Griggs Kepple.  He passed away December 4, 2020.

Kepple, as he was fondly known to many family and friends grew up in Ft. Worth and graduated from Tech High School in 1957.  He attended Texas A&M University on an academic...

Nov 29, 2020

Maria Del Carmen Sosa Edgett, at the blessed age of 70, left this world to be with the Lord, in Paradise, on November 29th, 2020. She died on what we believe was her favorite day, a Sunday, as it was the day she loved to go to Church and praise God. As much as we are still hurting from...

Nov 28, 2020

Steven Wayne Taggart, 50, of Cleburne, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his home in Cleburne.

A memorial service will be held Friday, December 4th, 2020, 1 pm at Bethesda Baptist Church, Burleson, Texas.  Steve wished to be cremated so the family will hold a private burial at a later date.

He was...

Nov 28, 2020

Barbara Jean Estes was born in Fort Worth on September 28, 1936 and passed away in Aledo surrounded by her family on November 28, 2020.  She was a 1954 graduate of Burleson High School.

She retired in 2003 from Citi Financial.  Her interest included cooking, crafts, gardening and enjoying life fishing and watching the sunsets from her...

Nov 27, 2020

James Edward Krolak, age 49, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, while on the job at GHC Concrete Services.

Jim was a dedicated family man who cherished his children and grandchildren.  He was a doting father/grandfather, loving man and caring friend.  An avid motorcycle enthusiast, gamer, jokester and mentor to many throughout his full life.  He will be...

Nov 26, 2020

Bobby Wayne Bonham was born in Cleburne Texas on January 15, 1941 to Stanley and Lois Bonham. He passed peacefully on November 26, 2020.

Bobby moved to Burleson when he was a year and a half old and grew up with 4 brothers and one sister. The family attended the Burleson Church of Christ.

Nov 21, 2020

Bobby Dewayne Haney age 87 was born July 2, 1933 on a dairy farm (across the street from Huguley hospital) in Deer Creek, Texas.

He was the son of Charlie Rogers and Sarah Bell Haney. He passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by loved ones as Jesus welcomed him...

Nov 18, 2020

Ellen Paul Key went to be with our Lord on November 18, 2020.  She was born the eighth child on December 11, 1926 to James Andrew and Mattye Cray Gibbs in Acherly, Texas.

Ellen moved to Fort Worth in the late 40’s where she got a job at Leonard’s Department store downtown.  A couple of years later...

Nov 17, 2020

Guillermo “Memo” Flores, 79, of La Constancia, Durango, Mexico, passed away on November 17, 2020, at home with his family.

Memo was born the son of Guillermo Flores R. and Juana Blanco S. on May 23, 1941, in Nombre de Dios, Durango, Mexico. He came to the United States from humble beginnings and worked hard for 36...

Nov 15, 2020

Janice (Jan) Mowry, age 78, of Richardson, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020. Jan was born on September 10, 1942 in Henderson, TX to Stanley and Georgeanna (Jana) Litton.  Along with her younger sister, Diane, she spent her early childhood in Henderson surrounded by extended family. When she was in fifth grade, her father’s job in the oil...

Nov 8, 2020

Betty Jo Collins Porter (80), born March 20, 1940 in Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 8, 2020 in Mansfield, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph William Collins, her mother, Lettie Brown Simlar Collins, sisters, Virginia Nell Pribble and Frances Lucille Upchurch, and brother, R. W. Collins. ...

Nov 6, 2020

Nancy “Mamaw” Jane Sadler Hillin was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 29, 1944 to Rupurt and Josie Bell (Cooper) Sadler. She left her earthly body to join the angels on Friday, November 6, 2020.

Nancy lived her life with a servant heart. During her career at General Motors in Arlington, Texas, she served as a...

Nov 6, 2020

Gary Lee Howell was born in Texarkana, Texas on July 19, 1953, to Robert (Bob) and Earlene (nee Crumpton) Howell. He passed away in his sleep early Friday morning, November 6, 2020.

Gary grew up in Greenville, Texas with his younger brother Mark. Some of their favorite childhood memories were time spent with their grandparents (Momma &...

Nov 4, 2020

Martha “Nell” Orr Buchanan, 87, passed away on November 4,2020. She was born February 11, 1933.

She was a longtime member of the Burleson Church of Christ. Nell was a retired registered nurse who spent her life taking care of others.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Donald Orr....