Obituaries

Karen  W. Russell

Karen W. Russell

Nov 30, 2018

Karen W. Russell, 65, of Cleburne, passed away November 30, 2018. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Wacha and brother, Kevin Wacha. Funeral Services: Friday, December 7, 2018 at 1PM, at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Visitation: Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6-8PM at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, Joshua. Interment: Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10:30AM at...

Anita  Ruth Davis

Anita Ruth Davis

Nov 25, 2018

Anita Ruth Davis, 88, of Burleson passed away, November 25, 2018. Visitation: Tuesday, November 28, 2018 at Noon. Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 28, 2018 at 1 pm at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, Joshua. Anita was born February 8, 1930. She was a member of Burleson Church of Christ for many years. Anita was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors:...

Greg Herndon

Greg Herndon

Nov 24, 2018

Greg Herndon was a loving son, a caring brother, a devoted fiancé, a doting father, and a capable colleague. He was a bright, kind, and thoughtful person, always eager to learn and help others. Greg worked in the aerospace industry as a talented NC engineer. He was passionate about his job, recognized for his contributions, and respected by his peers....

Bruce  Benton Mcgill

Bruce Benton Mcgill

Nov 23, 2018

Bruce Benton McGill, age 64, died at his residence in Fort Worth on November 23, 2018 of a heart attack. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 5th at 4:00 pm followed by a memorial service at 5:00 pm at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd, Joshua, TX. His ashes will be interned at a later date at the...

Judy Gazaway

Judy Gazaway

Nov 20, 2018

Judy Gazaway went to be with the Lord on Tuesday Nov. 20, 2018 at the age of 79, in Burleson, TX after being involved in a tragic motor vehicle accident. Celebration of Life 11:00 AM Friday, November 23, 2018, Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua, TX. Judy was born on October 17, 1939 in Fort Worth, TX to Elmo and...

Weldon & Margaret Hardin

Weldon & Margaret Hardin

Nov 16, 2018

Weldon Hardin, 87, of Burleson passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. His wife, Margaret Hardin, 84, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Visitation: 6-8 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, Joshua. Funeral Service: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at 10 AM, at Cana Baptist Church, Burleson. Weldon was born Dec. 23, 1930 in Burleson, TX to Marion...

Dee  Ann (Hammond)  Laduke

Dee Ann (Hammond) Laduke

Nov 15, 2018

Loving nurse Dee Ann (Hammond) LaDuke, of Dawson, Texas, passed away Nov. 15, 2018, in Waco, Texas. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. Dee was born July 8, 1965, to Jim...

Philip Reed "Phil" Norton

Philip Reed "Phil" Norton

Nov 12, 2018

Phil Norton, age 69, died at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital on November 12, 2018 after a battle with cancer. Phil Was born on August 5, 1949 to Lorena and Wilbur Norton in Little Rock, Arkansas and grew up in Texarkana, Texas. He attended High School in Texarkana. Phil attended the University of Texas at Arlington receiving a degree in...

John Joseph "Jack" O'Brien Iv

John Joseph "Jack" O'Brien Iv

Nov 11, 2018

Jack was born February 21, 1955, the first son of John J. O'Brien III and Isabel V. O'Brien, he passed into the arms of Jesus, November 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by, his parents John & Isabel O'Brien and brother Michael O'Brien. Celebration of life: Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10 AM at Open Door Church, 301 S....

Athelyn Nail

Athelyn Nail

Nov 5, 2018

Athelyn Nail, 58, of Yorktown, Texas passed away November 05, 2018. A memorial service will be held, 11 am Saturday, November 8, 2018 at Burleson Church of Christ. Athelyn was born on April 13, 1960 to Harold and Betty Nail. She graduated with honors from Burleson High School in 1978. Athelyn was adventurous and loved traveling anywhere the wind would...

Billy  Ray Shuler

Billy Ray Shuler

Nov 2, 2018

Billy Ray Shuler, 84, of Weatherford left to be with his great Lord and God, November 2, 2018. The Wake will be held at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua on November 5, 2018 from 6-8 PM. Graveside services will be held at Burleson Memorial Park at 10 AM, November 6, 2018 with Pastor Lynn speaking the word of the...

Gary  Glenn Rose

Gary Glenn Rose

Oct 26, 2018

Gary Glenn Rose, 51, of Alvarado, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 unexpectedly at home. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation is Friday, November 2, 2018 6:00-8:00 pm. Funeral Services are Saturday, November 3, 2018. Services will be held at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua, Texas. Gary was born September 26, 1967 in Azle, Texas. He...

Wynn Joness

Wynn Joness

Oct 23, 2018

William Wynn Joness, of Crowley, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas Memorial Service to be held at Worth Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018 Wynn was born July 30, 1955 in Roanoke, Virginia. He worked as a software engineer at Lockheed Martin for 32 years. Survivors: Wife, Eva Pippin Joness;...

Brent Brewer

Brent Brewer

Oct 20, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Brent Arthur Brewer announces his passing on October 20, 2018. A visitation will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6-8 pm at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua, TX. Brent was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 7, 1956 and graduated from Sam Houston High School, continuing on to...

Charles  Morris Henderson

Charles Morris Henderson

Oct 13, 2018

Charles "Charlie" Morris Henderson, 90, of Lewisville and previously Lancaster, Tx., passed away in his sleep on Saturday, Oct. 13. A graveside service honoring his life will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane 1. Charlie was born on March 1, 1928 in Newby, Tx to James and Martha (Whetsell) Henderson, a railroad...

Benjamin  Curtis Iles

Benjamin Curtis Iles

Oct 13, 2018

Benjamin Iles, 30, of Bastrop, TX passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Florida. Visitation will be Thursday, October 18, 6-8 pm, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua, TX. A celebration of life will be held Friday, October 19th at 10 am at Reece Prairie Baptist Church. Burial will be at Tolar Cemetery. Ben was born June 17, 1988...

Martha  Jean Johnston

Martha Jean Johnston

Oct 12, 2018

Martha Jean Johnston, 81, of Joshua, passed away peacefully at home Friday, October 12, 2018. Visitation and rosary: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua Funeral: 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 17, 2018, St. Ann's Catholic Church in Burleson Martha was born June 30, 1937 in Owatonna, Minnesota to Charles & Martha (Seykora)...

James  Austin Hughes  Jr.

James Austin Hughes Jr.

Oct 12, 2018

James Austin Hughes, 81, of Burleson, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 in Fort Worth. Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, 3407 Southwest Wilshire Blvd., Joshua, TX 76058. Visitation: 6-8 PM Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Graveside Service: Immediately following Funeral Service at Skyvue Memorial Gardens Funeral Home &...

Vernon  Wayne Johnson

Vernon Wayne Johnson

Oct 3, 2018

Vernon Wayne Johnson, 75, of Joshua, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Burleson, TX Visitation will be held at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Friday, October 5, 2018, from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of Joshua Graveside service will be held following the funeral at...

Kira  Nicole Odom

Kira Nicole Odom

Oct 3, 2018

Kira Nicole Odom, of Joshua, passed away October 3, 2018. Kira was born June 23, 1983 with Spina Bifida. She fought through 37 surgeries. Kira was the strongest, most loving person. She loved playing video games and watching TV. Kira loved her dog, Brat, very much. Kira is preceded in death by her father, John Odom; grandfathers, Johnny Odom and...