Obituaries

Carol  Ann Bates

Carol Ann Bates

Jun 25, 2017

Carol Ann Ziegler Bates, a kind, caring daughter, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 25th, 2017. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 11am at the Dalton cemetery, followed by a memorial luncheon at the Dalton Senior Center. In lieu of flowers donations may be made...

Donna  Sherine Ross

Donna Sherine Ross

Jun 19, 2017

Donna Sherine Ross, 67, of Burleson passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. She was born Aug. 25, 1949, to Roland Hodges and Gertrude Hogan. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017, at First Baptist Church of White Settlement, 7801 White Settlement Road. Donna retired after 30 years at Lockheed Martin as an executive secretary....

Wayne Nowell  Sr.

Wayne Nowell Sr.

May 27, 2017

Wayne Nowell Sr., 83, of Joshua, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017. Funeral Services: 1PM, Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6-8PM Wednesday, May 31st at funeral home. Interment: Watt's Chapel Cemetery. Wayne was born August 12, 1933 to John and Zula (Salsman) Nowell. He was the owner of Wayne Nowell Excavation Company of Joshua....

Randy  Gene Ross

Randy Gene Ross

May 25, 2017

Randy Gene Ross, 34, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017. Memorial Service: 6PM Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. No visitation scheduled. Randy was born August 24, 1982 in Cleburne, Texas to Ron and Brenda (Thompson) Ross. He proudly served in Operation Freedom in the United States Army. Randy belonged to the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of...

Anna  Sue Gutzman

Anna Sue Gutzman

May 19, 2017

Anna Sue Gutzman was born on April 6, 1941. She passed away May 19,2017 with her children and grandchildren by her side. Our mom and granny was a wonderful person inside an out . Visitation is on May 22, 2017 from 5-7 pm and the funeral is on May 23, 2017 to begin at 11:00 am at Mountain Valley funeral...

Mildred  Marie Chandler

Mildred Marie Chandler

May 16, 2017

Mildred Marie Chandler, 95, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Graveside Services: 10AM Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery in Fort Worth. Visitation: 6-8PM Friday, May 19th at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Mildred was born December 18, 1921. She loved to cook and to sew, she also loved family get togethers. Mildred loved the Lord and her...

Glen White

Glen White

May 15, 2017

Glen White, 76, of Burleson passed away Monday, May 15, 2017. Memorial Services: 10AM Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Glen was born May 21, 1940, in Dodd City, to Hosea and Clara (Morgan) White. He was a very loving father and grandfather, as well as a best friend to his brothers and sisters. Glen was...

Janet Mazac

Janet Mazac

May 14, 2017

Janet Mazac, 59, of Joshua, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 surrounded by her children and sister. Janet was born June 25, 1957 in Plainview to Gordon and Hazel Loving. She was a devoted wife and caring mother, who loved having her grandchildren spend weekends with her. Janet cherished her family until her last breath and she will remain in...

Brighton  Boyd Lawson

Brighton Boyd Lawson

May 10, 2017

Brighton Boyd Lawson, 5 months, passed away May 10, 2017. Funeral Services: 1PM Monday, May 15, 2017 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 11AM Before Service at the funeral home. Interment: Caddo Cemetery. Brighton was born December 16, 2016 in Mansfield to Charlie and Bailey (Sanders) Lawson. She was a happy baby, always smiling and laughing. Brighton will be...

Mary  Margaret (Moore)  Mcclure

Mary Margaret (Moore) Mcclure

Apr 30, 2017

Mary Margaret Moore McClure passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 87 years of age. She was born March 12, 1930 in Hillsboro, Texas to C.E. "Teenie" and Mary Ameda (Darnell) Moore. Mary was everyone's best friend and a very gifted Grandmother to her seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. We were blessed with the best!...

Robby Roberts

Robby Roberts

Apr 30, 2017

Harold Ashworth Roberts JR (Robby), 49 of Burleson, TX was in a motorcycle accident and went to rest in the arms of his Lord & Savior on April 30, 2017. Visitation for family & friends will be held on Friday May 5th from 6-8 pm at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua TX. Services will be held on Saturday, May...

Orville  E. Swindell

Orville E. Swindell

Apr 26, 2017

Orville E. Swindell, 91, of Burleson, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Funeral Services: 11AM Monday, May 1, 2017 at Burleson Church of Christ. Visitation: 2-4PM, Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Burleson Church of Christ Library Fund. Mailing address is as follows, 1150 NW John Jones Dr, Burleson, TX 76028. Orville...

Mary  Isabell Dawson

Mary Isabell Dawson

Apr 22, 2017

Mary I (Hunt) Dawson, 83, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Funeral Service: 10AM Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6-8PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment: Rio Vista Cemetery. Mary was born August 12, 1933 in Maysville, OK to Oscar and Sylvia Hunt. She worked for several years in a sewing room at Textile...

Donna  Jo Kinsey

Donna Jo Kinsey

Apr 10, 2017

Donna Jo Kinsey, 67, of Burleson Texas, went to be with the Lord on April 10th, 2017 in the presence of her loving family. Funeral Services: 1:30PM Friday, April 14, 2017 Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6-8PM Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the funeral home. Interment: Caddo Cemetery, Joshua. She was born January 1st, 1950 in Haskell Texas. She...

Pat  R. Wooten

Pat R. Wooten

Apr 9, 2017

Pat R. (Faris) Wooten, 85, formerly of Burleson and Amarillo, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017. At Pat's request, there will be no services or viewing. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger. In lieu of flowers, memorials should to Town Hall Estates, 207 S. Old Betsy Rd, Keene, TX 76059. Pat was born April 10, 1931 in Ballinger to...

Merwin  Ernest Beckwith

Merwin Ernest Beckwith

Apr 6, 2017

Merwin Ernest Beckwith, 92, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. Graveside Service: 11AM, Friday, April 14th, Tye Cemetery in Burleson. Visitation: 6-8PM, Thursday, April 13th, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Merwin was born December 10, 1924 in Cuyler, NY to Ernest and Gertrude (Owens) Beckwith. Merwin and Jean were married on August 17, 1945 in Norwich, NY. They were married for...

Alfredo  "Pancho" Villa

Alfredo "Pancho" Villa

Apr 5, 2017

Alfredo "Pancho" Villa, 55, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Memorial Service: 10AM Saturday, April 8, 2017, Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: None scheduled. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lust Garten, www.lustgarten.org 111 Stewart Ave Bethpage, NY 11714. Pancho was born January 28, 1962 in Denver, Colorado. He was a loving husband to a loving wife....

Mark  Ragan Updegraff

Mark Ragan Updegraff

Mar 27, 2017

Mark Ragan Updegraff, age 59, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer, on March 27, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church in Joshua, Texas, 114 Paula Drive 76058. Mark will be buried in Independence, Kansas....

Joe Green

Joe Green

Mar 27, 2017

Joe Green, 79, of Burleson, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. Funeral Services: 1PM Friday, March 31, 2017, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8PM Thursday, at the funeral home. Interment: Bethesda Cemetery. Joe was born March 15, 1938 in Burleson to Guy and Ada (Wicker) Green. He graduated Burleson High School in 1956. Joe liked fishing, woodworking, and he loved...

Carla  Jean Moss

Carla Jean Moss

Mar 25, 2017

Carla Jean Moss, 60, of Joshua, passed away March 25, 2017. Funeral Service: 10 AM Friday, March 31, 2017, Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6-8 PM Thursday, at the funeral home. Interment: Godley Cemetery. Carla was born September 18, 1956 in San Antonio to Carlton and Glenda (Green) Lacey. She was a nail tech for many years. Carla loved...