Obituaries

Josephine Knellinger

Josephine Knellinger

Oct 10, 2019

Mary Josephine "Jo" Knellinger passed away peacefully on October 10, 2019 at her home with family by her side. She was born on January 31, 1924 in Hamilton, Texas to John Andrew and Emma Melinda Blom. Jo was a very strong and independent woman who worked hard all her life. In 1948, she achieved a degree in Homemaking from Texas...

Joyce  Helen Waggoner

Joyce Helen Waggoner

Oct 9, 2019

Joyce Waggoner, 94, departed on October 9, 2019 to join the love of her life and husband of 61 years, Joe Waggoner. She was strong for her family. She cared for Joe through his battle with Parkinson while simultaneously working a job and finding time to knit, quilt and sew for her family. She was a seamstress at home all...

Clyde  Hilton Stephens

Clyde Hilton Stephens

Oct 5, 2019

Clyde Hilton Stephens, 90, of Burleson, TX, received his final promotion, to the Kingdom of Heaven, on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Family members were blessed to be at his side. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Clyde was born in Cadiz, Kentucky. He was born March 23, 1929 to his loving mother, Johnnie...

Cary  Randal Jones

Cary Randal Jones

Oct 1, 2019

Cary Randal Jones, 61, of Weatherford, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 1, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at Burleson Church of Christ, with Preacher Karl Jones officiating. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at Burleson Church of Christ. Cary was born in Fort...

Jo Ann "Rose" Roark

Jo Ann "Rose" Roark

Sep 19, 2019

Jo Ann (Rose) Roark was reunited with her husband, Bobby Roark, and other family members and our Heavenly Father on Sept. 18, 2019. Jo Ann was born Sept. 14, 1940, to mother, DeEtte Rose, and father, Tolbert Rose. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Joe Roark; her parents; several aunts and uncles; brother-in-law, Ray Miller; and...

Carroll  Wayne West

Carroll Wayne West

Sep 19, 2019

Carroll Wayne West, 79, of Burleson passed away September 19, 2019. He was born July 3, 1940 in Hugo Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte West, son Ricky West and his wife Ginger, son Shannon West and his wife Mandy, and sister Barbara Steelman and husband Ken, 8 grand kids, 5 great-grand kids and several nieces and nephews....

Carroll Graves

Carroll Graves

Sep 19, 2019

Carroll Graves, 88, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. SERVICE: 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with Pastor Steve Beckwith officiating. INTERMENT: Burleson Memorial Cemetery. VISITATION: 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Carroll was born October 12, 1930, to W.A. and Jessie Graves in Ft. Worth, Texas. Four things Carroll...

Jerald  Lynn Ross

Jerald Lynn Ross

Sep 13, 2019

Jerald Lynn Ross, 81 of Joshua, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 13, 2019 in Burleson, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and businessman. Jerald was born January 21, 1938 in Joshua, Texas to Leslie and Fannie Ross. In 1972 he and his business partner, Wendel Smith, started Eagle Pipeline Construction. He...

Brent  Alan Reniker

Brent Alan Reniker

Sep 13, 2019

Brent Alan Reniker, 24, passed away unexpectedly September 13th, 2019 in Roanoke, Texas. Brent was born July 13th, 1995 in Fort Worth, Texas to Brian and Martha Reniker. He had a soft spot in his heart for animals, children and anything with wheels. One of his favorite jobs was working as a bartender at River Crest Country Club. Brent is...

Lonnie  M Cochran

Lonnie M Cochran

Sep 12, 2019

Lonnie M. Cochran was born in San Pedro, CA, on July 26, 1948. As a child, in Los Angeles, CA, mom said Lonnie was always helpful to her and all his siblings. The family moved to Bakersfield, CA, in the 60s. He couldn't wait to get his driver's license. Then he could help mom by going to the store, wink...

Charlie Mack "C.M." Sanders

Charlie Mack "C.M." Sanders

Sep 10, 2019

Charlie Mack "C.M." Sanders, jr. peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born May 6, 1931, in Johnson, County, Texas, his vocation was as a machinist for 40 years at Convair Aerospace, which became General Dynamics, then Lockheed Martin. His avocation was as a volunteer, for 49 years as a Burleson Volunteer Firefighter and as a charter member...

Evangelina  Mesa Stoner

Evangelina Mesa Stoner

Sep 7, 2019

On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Evangelina Mesa Stoner passed from this world and into the arms of our Lord. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Eva (known as Uva to many) was born in El Paso, Texas but spent much of her life in Arlington and Burleson. She was a member of the Fort Worth Christian Women's Club and...

Aubry  Dean Little

Aubry Dean Little

Sep 6, 2019

Aubry Dean Little went to be with our Lord on September 6, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Dean was born on November 27, 1937 in Mill Creek, Oklahoma. His family brought him to Texas at the age of 3 years. He married the love of his life Shirley lee Mitchell on May 27, 1956 in Floydada, Texas. They...

Denise Watts

Denise Watts

Sep 5, 2019

Vivian "Denise" Watts LVN of Joshua passed away Thursday September 5, 2019. She was born September 23, 1956 in Cushing Oklahoma to Jack and Gladys Roe. Denise married James Lawrence Watts on July 22, 1977 She loved God and her family and spent much of her career caring for the elderly as an LVN in many of the nursing homes...

Betty  Jean Rogers

Betty Jean Rogers

Sep 3, 2019

Betty Jean Sherbet Rogers born June 28, 1927, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 3, 2019, at the age of 92. Betty was the daughter of Edgar and Eva Beth Sherbet, the oldest of three children. She was born in Wichita Falls Texas. The family moved to Fort Worth, shortly after Betty was born. Betty graduated from...

James  Curtis Strealy

James Curtis Strealy

Aug 28, 2019

James Curtis Strealy, 76, of Burleson, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Ft. Worth. James was born September 10, 1942 in Fort Worth to Bill and Mary Strealy. He served in the U.S. Air Force for three years after graduating from high school. His career was in the construction field. He enjoyed hunting, taking the boat out on the...

Marshal  Lee Wilson

Marshal Lee Wilson

Aug 25, 2019

Marshal Lee Wilson age 81 passed away on August 25, 2019

Jackie  Dean Anderson

Jackie Dean Anderson

Aug 24, 2019

Jackie Dean Anderson, 82, of Burleson, Tx. passed from this life on August 24, 2019. Jackie was born September 25, 1936 in Cleburne, Texas to Samuel and Jessie Anderson. Jackie loved his family deeply and was recognized as being a motivator to those in his family. Another way he can be described is in his disciplined life style. He served...

Cherry  Ellen Roberts

Cherry Ellen Roberts

Aug 23, 2019

Cherry Ellen Roberts passed away on August 23, 2019 Service Details. Visitation When: Monday, August 26th, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Mountain Valley Funeral Home Address: 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd JOSHUA, TX 76058

J W "Dusty" Rhoades

J W "Dusty" Rhoades

Aug 22, 2019

J.W. (Dusty) Rhoades, 87, of Crowley, Tx. passed from this life on August 22, 2019. Dusty was born February 19, 1932 in Keene, Tx to Henry and Lucille Rhoades. Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Crowley, Texas on August 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery in Grand Prairie at 1:30PM. The...