Obituaries

Myrtle Leona (Pfaff)  Hickey

Myrtle Leona (Pfaff) Hickey

Nov 29, 2024

Myrtle Hickey of Crowley, Texas passed away on Nov 29, 2024. Myrtle’s loved ones are composing Myrtle’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Andrew Paul Ustanik

Andrew Paul Ustanik

Nov 28, 2024

Our precious father, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and husband, Andrew (Andy) Paul Ustanik passed peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas on November 28, 2024. Andy was a dearly loved mentor in every way to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was kind and selfless, and his disciplinary skills in every feat he mastered never went unnoticed. Andy enjoyed life...

Dorothy Jean Welch

Dorothy Jean Welch

Nov 16, 2024

On November 16, 2024 Dorothy Jean Lomax Welch passed away after a long illness. She was born February 25, 1933 in Rocksprings, Texas to Eric Lomax and wife Dorothy Ellen Buswell Lomax. Following graduation from Rocksprings High School she married Ben Jack Welch on March 24, 1951. They both devoted their lives to raising their three children Donna, Debbie and...

Kelly Mason Polson

Kelly Mason Polson

Nov 14, 2024

Kelly Mason Polson, born on November 29, 1943, in Cleburne, Texas, to William David and Opal Juanita (Peterson) Polson, passed away Thursday afternoon on November 14, 2024, at the age of 80. Kelly dedicated much of his life to helping others and sharing his passion for nature with those around him. A proud veteran, he served in the United...

Steven Curtis Willmoth

Steven Curtis Willmoth

Nov 13, 2024

Steven Curtis Willmoth, 69, a lifetime resident of Burleson,Texas was born March 4,1955 to George and Ruby (Mayfield) Willmoth. On November 13, 2024, he went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family. Steve graduated from Burleson High School in 1973, then went on to Texas A&M University to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy,...

Mary Ella Lee

Mary Ella Lee

Nov 11, 2024

Mary Ella Bosher Lee was born on Jan 13, 1933 in Itasca Texas to Willie Richard and Virgie Ola Moore Bosher. She was 1 of 11 sisters and brothers who all lovingly called her "Mickey". She graduated from Itasca High School, her favorite class was home economics. She quilted and crocheted many beautiful pieces. She and her husband Finis...

Richard Howle

Richard Howle

Nov 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Rick Howle Rick was born on September 15, 1946, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Wayne Hearold Howle and Mary Lucille Killebrew Howle. He was the second of six children, growing up with his siblings John Wayne Howle, Judy McDonald, Marilou Presley, Glynn Howle, and Connie Smades. On November 7, 2024, he left this world...

Janice Carol Mitchell

Janice Carol Mitchell

Nov 6, 2024

Janice Carol (Simpson) Mitchell passed away peacefully and was transported to her heavenly home surrounded by her immediate family on November 6, 2024, at the age of 72. Janice was born in Andrews, Texas on February 8, 1952 to Alice Euwayne Williams and Junior Lee Simpson. Janice then grew up in Lubbock, Texas with her parents and three older...

Lanelle Barnett

Lanelle Barnett

Nov 5, 2024

Ruth LaNelle Barnett was born December 12, 1938 in Fort Worth Texas to Clettus and LaVerne Winnett. She passed away early Tuesday morning November 5, 2024 with family by her side. LaNelle was an only child and with that had a very special bond with her parents. She attended Fort Worth schools with the exception of a few memorable...

Phillip Lee Hyder

Phillip Lee Hyder

Oct 28, 2024

Phillip Lee Hyder, born on July 22, 1947 in Cleburne, Tx to Phillip Clayton and Zeleth (Peacher) Hyder, passed away Monday morning, October 28, 2024 after a yearlong battle with Stage 4 lung and brain cancer. Phil, as he was known to his friends and family, grew up in Blum, Tx with his parents and brother Eddie. He joined...

Ronald Preston Pollard

Ronald Preston Pollard

Oct 26, 2024

Ronald Preston “Ronnie” Pollard was born April 13, 1940, in Lillian, TX, to Lewis Oliver and Virgie Irene (Gilreath) Pollard. He grew up in Alvarado, and graduated from Alvarado High School in 1958 before moving to Burleson in 1969. He has been an active member of First United Methodist Church Burleson for many years. The driving forces in Ronnie’s...

Darrell Thomas "Tommy" Gregory

Darrell Thomas "Tommy" Gregory

Oct 25, 2024

Darrell Thomas "Tommy" Gregory was born in Fort Worth, TX, on March 16, 1976, to Darrell and MarJane (Maggard) Gregory. He passed away on Friday afternoon, October 25, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Tommy grew up in Fort Worth, TX, with his parents and siblings. He was raised by his father, Darrell, and stepmother, Donna Gregory, along with...

Steven Alan Finstad

Steven Alan Finstad

Oct 24, 2024

Steven Alan Finstad was born in Fort Worth, Texas on November 5, 1951 to Alan and Margie Finstad. He passed away early Thursday morning October 24, 2024 and is now with his heavenly Father. Steve grew up in Burleson, Texas with his younger brothers Clint and Monty. He attended Burleson schools and played Football, enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved...

R. L. Mcelroy, Jr.

R. L. Mcelroy, Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

RL McElroy Jr was born in Alvarado Tx January 3, 1948 at home to Walterine McElroy and RL McElroy Sr. RL went home to be with our Lord and Savior peacefully Wednesday afternoon on October 16, 2024. RL was surrounded by his children, family and friends. RL McElroy joined the United States Marine Corp right after high school where...

James Weldon 'Cotton' Anderson

James Weldon 'Cotton' Anderson

Oct 14, 2024

James Weldon 'Cotton' Anderson, 89, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, in Burleson, Texas, surrounded by his family. Service: Thursday, October 17, 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Burleson. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation to precede the Service beginning at 12:30 in the Atrium of First Baptist Church, Burleson. James was born October 2, 1935, in Cresson, Texas...

Shirley Lee (Mitchell)  Little

Shirley Lee (Mitchell) Little

Oct 13, 2024

Shirley Lee Little was born in Crosbyton, Texas, at home on June 11, 1938. She went to be the Lord on Oct. 13, 2024. Shirley grew up on a farm in West, Texas, with her parents and seven siblings: Ronald, Johnny, Tommy, James, Judy, Nicki and Karen. From an early age Shirley learned honor, integrity, compassion, empathy and love...

Robert Hal Douglas

Robert Hal Douglas

Oct 12, 2024

Robert Hal Douglas Sr., (1936-2024); 87 of Burleson, TX., best known as "Bob" passed away, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Lynridge Assisted Living in Murphy, Texas. He was born to Cecil & Mary Frances Douglas on November 23, 1936, in Los Angeles, California. His family moved to Texas in 1945. He attended Burleson High School with the class of...

Rhonda Boiles

Rhonda Boiles

Oct 10, 2024

Rhonda R Boiles, of Burleson, passed away Thursday October 10th, 2024. Rhonda was born April 14th, 1966, in Abilene Tx, to James and Junie (Jordan) Boiles. She was preceded in death by both her parents. Survivors: Brother Ronnie Boiles (Stacey) of Crowley Tx. And Sister Jayme Boiles of Joshua Tx; Although Rhonda was not blessed with children of her own,...

Emma Jolee Mitchell

Emma Jolee Mitchell

Oct 6, 2024

Emma Mitchell came into this world on May 31, 2005, and was embraced by the arms of Jesus on October 6, 2024. From the moment she was born, Emma had a special gift for bringing joy to others with her infectious laughter and quirky sense of humor. She had a knack for seeing the funny side of things, and...

Velma Kimmey

Velma Kimmey

Oct 1, 2024

Ms Velma "Faye" Quine Kimmey, 77, passed away at her home in Joshua, TX, on Oct 1, 2024. Born on November 2, 1946 in Talco, TX, she was the daughter of the late Edmond C Quine and Mary Laws Quine. Faye was a well known and long time barber in Crowley, TX and most recently in Burleson, TX in the...