Obituaries

Barbara  Jo (Galyardt)  Cumbie

Barbara Jo (Galyardt) Cumbie

Mar 24, 2017

Barbara Jo (Galyardt) Cumbie, age 72, March 24, 2017 left her family and friends with memories of her generous, gregarious, and fun-loving personality. Graveside Services: 10 AM Wednesday, March 29, Rosehill Cemetery, Cleburne. Visitation: 6-8 PM, March 28th, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Barbie was born in Dodge City, Kansas in 1944. She graduated from high school in Midland. Barbie and...

Susan  Elaine Cox

Susan Elaine Cox

Mar 18, 2017

Susan Elaine Cox, of Burleson, passed away March 18, 2017 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Service: 10 AM Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Peoria Cemetery, Peoria, TX. Visitation: 6-8 pm Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Susan was born July 21, 1959 in Cleburne to John and Claris Crow Cox. She loved being around her great nieces. She...

Nancy  Rogers Martinez

Nancy Rogers Martinez

Mar 17, 2017

Nancy Rogers Martinez, 77 of Burleson, Texas passed away Friday March 17, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Bethesda Baptist Church in Burleson. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Monday March 20th, 2017 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua...

John  Thomas Sneed

John Thomas Sneed

Mar 14, 2017

John Thomas Sneed, 76, of Fort Worth, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Funeral Services: 2PM Friday, March 17, 2017 at Joshua Seventh-day Adventist Church. Visitation: 6-8PM Thursday, March 16th at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Interment: Hopewell Cemetery. John was born October 30, 1940 in Stockton, CA to Roy and Lillar O. (Laxson) Sneed. He was a U.S. Navy veteran,...

Kenneth  A Bransom

Kenneth A Bransom

Mar 14, 2017

Services for Kenneth A. Bransom will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2017 at Burleson Church of Christ, 1150 John Jones Drive. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua, Texas. Donations in memory of Mr. Bransom may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation or the Burleson...

James  Darrell Mazac  Sr.

James Darrell Mazac Sr.

Mar 8, 2017

James Mazac, 60, of Joshua, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, surrounded by his wife, children and extended family members. He was born Dec. 29, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the funeral home. Interment: Godley Cemetery in Godley,...

Jake  "Jay" Paslay  Jr.

Jake "Jay" Paslay Jr.

Mar 6, 2017

Jake Paslay Jr. "Jay", 91, of Burleson, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. Funeral Service: 2PM Wednesday, March 8, 2017, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8PM Tuesday, March 7th at funeral home. Jay was the 3rd son of 7 children; born to Jake Paslay Sr. of Oklahoma and Ida Elizabeth McCurry of Arkansas on December 25, 1925 in Fort Worth....

Samuel Villarreal  Jr.

Samuel Villarreal Jr.

Mar 5, 2017

Samuel Villarreal Jr., 56, of Crowley, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017. Funeral Services: 1PM Friday, March 10, 2017, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8PM Thursday, March 9th at funeral home. Interment: Caddo Cemetery. Samuel was born November 1, 1960 in Mathis, to Samuel Sr. and Celia (Lopez) Villarreal. He loved playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren. Samuel...

Dannie  Marie Cross

Dannie Marie Cross

Mar 3, 2017

Dannie Marie Cross, 84, of Burleson, passed away Friday, March 03, 2017. Funeral Service: 1PM Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Bethesda Baptist Church. Visitation: 4-6PM Sunday, March 5th, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Interment: Burleson Memorial Park. Dannie was born June 10, 1932 in Burleson to Myron and Ida (Ash) Smith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dannie was...

Jimmy  Wilmote Vinson

Jimmy Wilmote Vinson

Mar 2, 2017

Jimmy Wilmote Vinson, 86, of Fort Worth, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. Funeral Service: 10AM Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Visitation: 9AM before service. Interment: Rosehill Cemetery, Cleburne. Jimmy was born October 25, 1930 in Cleburne, to Jesse and Helen (Key) Vinson. He loved classical music and baseball. Jimmy was a retired master electrician for...

Samuel  Albert Ellis

Samuel Albert Ellis

Feb 28, 2017

Samuel Albert Ellis went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2017. Sam was preceded in death by his father, Dub, and mother, Bettye; sister, Karen, and son, Asa. Survivors include: his wife, Kerry; son, Aaron and his wife, Erin; son, Garrett and his wife, Samantha; grandchildren and the loves of his life Masa, Jacee, Ava, Nolan, Hudson and...

Ada  Fae Senter

Ada Fae Senter

Feb 27, 2017

Ada Fae Senter, 99, of Dallas, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. Visitation: 1 to 5 PM, Friday, March 3, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Graveside Service: 1PM, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Crowley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to First Baptist Church of Burleson or a charity of your choice. Ada was born December 13, 1917 in...

Donnie  Ray Yandell

Donnie Ray Yandell

Feb 27, 2017

Donnie Ray Yandell, 69, of Burleson, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. Funeral Service: 10:30AM, Thursday, March 2, 2017, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8PM, March 1st, at the funeral home. Interment: DFW National Cemetery at 1:15PM. Donnie was born December 30, 1947 in Weatherford to Jack and Ethel (Green) Yandell. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Donnie...

Thelma  Lee Mcknight

Thelma Lee Mcknight

Feb 26, 2017

Thelma Lee McKnight, 84, of Burleson, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. Funeral Service: 11AM, Friday, March 3, 2017, First Baptist Church of Burleson. Visitation: 6-8PM, Thursday, March 2nd, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer's association in her memory. http://www.alz.org/nca/in_my_community_58187.asp Thelma was born November 11, 1932 in Somervell County to William and Tressie...

Eugene  Bruce Carter

Eugene Bruce Carter

Feb 24, 2017

Eugene Bruce Carter, 47, of Aubrey, passed away Friday February 24, 2017. Eugene was a free spirit who lived life according to his own rules. He loved classic cars and old rock and roll music. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents William (Buck) and Ressie (Beck) Carter, and sister Linda Reed. He is survived by the love of...

Gavin  Tye Mccarley

Gavin Tye Mccarley

Feb 24, 2017

Gavin Tye McCarley, 10, of Burleson, passed away February 24, 2017. Memorial Service: 2PM Friday, March 3, 2017, Pathway Church. Visitation: none scheduled. Gavin was born March 11, 2006 in Tacoma, Washington to Michael and Christina Van Cleave. He loved to cook, playing games, watching TV, swimming, being outdoors, and playing with his friends. Survivors: parents, Michael and Christina Van...

Donald  Wayne Sherrill

Donald Wayne Sherrill

Feb 23, 2017

Donald Wayne Sherrill, 72, of Burleson, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Graveside Service: 2PM Monday, March 6, 2017, DFW National Cemetery. Visitation: 2-4PM Sunday, March 5th, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to attend. Don was born to parents XL and Erma Sherrill on February 4, 1945 in Lamesa. He grew up as the youngest...

William  M. Morris  Sr.

William M. Morris Sr.

Feb 18, 2017

William M. Morris Sr., a longtime resident of Arlington, died on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at the age of 94. Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, 3407 Southwest Wilshire Blvd., Joshua. Bill was born March 24,1922, with his twin sister, Martha Francis, in Amarillo to parents George Thomas Morris and Francis Humphreys Morris. Bill graduated from Arlington...

Milton Guy "Jr" Powell  Jr.

Milton Guy "Jr" Powell Jr.

Feb 18, 2017

Milton Guy Powell Jr., "JR", 85, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017, surrounded by his family at home. Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Wednesday, Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6-8 PM Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial: Burleson Memorial Park. JR was born September 22, 1931 in Alvarado, to M.G. and Bertha (Bryant) Powell. He married the love of his...

Virgina  Carol (Baird)  Calvery

Virgina Carol (Baird) Calvery

Feb 11, 2017

Virginia Carol Calvery, 83, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Joshua. Visitation from 10am to 11am Saturday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd, Joshua, followed by funeral at 11. Burial: Greathouse Cemetery, Temple. Virginia was born on November 20, 1933 in Heidenheimer, Texas to Glen and Hazel Baird. She graduated from Somerville High School in 1952...