Obituaries

Michael Wayne "Pee Paw" Hanson

Michael Wayne "Pee Paw" Hanson

Aug 14, 2015

Mike was born Jan. 18, 1963, in Dallas to Jimmy Clarence and Wilda Faye Ricks Hanson. To Mike, family was always most important. He was a sergeant with the Everman Police Department, where he served for over 30 years. Survivors: Wife, Kristy Hanson; sons, Michael Wayne Trester, Jimmy David Hanson, J.D. Cheek, Cody Cheek, Mik Hanson, Cody Hanson; daughters, Shauna...

Dorothy  Mae (Martain)  Montgomery

Dorothy Mae (Martain) Montgomery

Aug 13, 2015

Dorothy was born Aug. 14, 1939, in Clovis, N.M., to W.W. and Vera Mae (Wall) Martin. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who's lives she touched. Survivors: daughter, Kelly Brothers and husband, Mike; son, David Duff and wife, Karen; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Darrell Martin and wife, Doris, and Euel Martin; sisters, Lena...

Joseph Paul "Joe" Ottobre

Joseph Paul "Joe" Ottobre

Aug 9, 2015

Joseph P. Ottobre, 80, of Joshua, passed away Sunday August 9, 2015 in Fort Worth. Joe was born July 14, 1935, to Augusto and Angelina Ottobre. He was preceded in death by his sister, and brother. Joe retired as a Sergeant, after 30 years of service with the Irvington, New Jersey Police Department. Survivors: daughter Donna Ankudovich, and husband Mark;...

Steve  "Pop" Strickland

Steve "Pop" Strickland

Jul 29, 2015

Steve Strickland, 79, of Fort Worth, passed away Wednesday July 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Macy Man, and Brody Stinson. Steve was born on August 9, 1935 to Walter and Vallie (Brooks) Strickland. He loved his family, crafts, wood working, travelling, birds, gardening, and giving people nicknames. Survivors: Wife, Nina Strickland, of Fort Worth, Daughters:...

Ellen  Eloise (Thorogood)  Dozier

Ellen Eloise (Thorogood) Dozier

Jul 28, 2015

Ellen E. Dozier, 75, of Cleburne passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. She was born on July 1, 1940 to Eloise (Linenweaver) and Frank Thorogood. She is survived by her loving Husband, Ross Dozier, Sons: Leslie Ross Dozier, and Paul Timothy Dozier, Daughters: Vicki Renee Brush, and Trisha Kaye Dozier, 8 Grandchildren, and 6 Great-Grandchildren, Ellen is preceded in death...

David  Forrest Collins

David Forrest Collins

Jul 28, 2015

David Forrest Collins, 65, of Burleson passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was born Jan. 4, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas, to David Clenton Collins and Verdie Bruce. David loved golfing, bowling and the Dallas Cowboys. He worked for Bill Richardson wrecking yard, Bay Plastics in Burleson, Wright Truck Parts, I-35 Foreign and retired from Fort Worth Gear and...

Terence  Boyd Farmer

Terence Boyd Farmer

Jul 26, 2015

Terence Boyd Farmer entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 26, 2015 in Fort Worth, TX. SERVICE: 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 3 at Charity Lutheran Church, with burial at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. SURVIVORS: His loving wife of 44 years Agnes Marie Farmer, three children Katrina and husband Brendan Smiley, Kareen Farmer of Burleson, and Kevin and wife Kayce...

Willa  Dean Nivens

Willa Dean Nivens

Jul 23, 2015

BURLESON -- Willa Dean Nivens, 88, of Burleson passed away Thursday July 23, 2015 in Fort Worth. Service: 10:00am Monday July 27, 2015 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 4-6 Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Willa Dean was born on August 17, 1926 in Lakeview Texas. She was a very active member at First United Methodist Church of...

Jackie Davis

Jackie Davis

Jul 23, 2015

Jackie Wayne Davis, 72, of Godley, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was born Sept. 11, 1942, in O'Donell, Texas, to Carroll Jackson Davis and Nettie Venona Holmes. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial follows at Godley Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m....

Jason  Lee Odell

Jason Lee Odell

Jul 15, 2015

Jason Lee O'Dell, 41, passed away July 15, 2015. Jason was born on August 13, 1973 to Eugene Rowland and June Florence (Davis) O'Dell. Survivors: Wife, Mary Christine (Christie) O'Dell, of Tulia, Texas Daughters: Olivia Lee O'Dell, of Cleburne Texas, and Elizabeth Ann O'Dell Step-daughters: Micah Jay McDaniel, of Tulia and Fort Worth, and Bailey Nicole McDaniel. Father, Eugene Rowland...

Ray Miller

Ray Miller

Jul 8, 2015

Ray Miller, 77 of Joshua, passed away July 8, 2015 in Fort Worth. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Ray was born September 30, 1937 to Louise and Jess Miller. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and one brother. Ray was a good story teller.... He was known to show up at any...

Bob Adams

Bob Adams

Jul 4, 2015

Bob Adams, 80, of Joshua, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Ft. Worth. Service: 10AM Thursday, July 9, 2015, Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6-8PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Caddo Cemetery, Joshua. Bob was born August 5, 1934 in San Saba County, to William Henry and Clarissa Bell (Carrington) Adams. He was preceded in death by...

Reverend  Wayne West

Reverend Wayne West

Jul 1, 2015

Reverend Wayne West, 79, departed this life to touch the face of God on July 1, 2015. Celebration of life service will be 1:00 pm Monday, July 6, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, in Joshua. Visitation will be Sunday, July 5, from 3-5 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Godley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rev. Otis Gillespie, Bryan Bradley, Nathan...

Betty  Ruth Wallis

Betty Ruth Wallis

Jun 30, 2015

Betty Ruth Wallis, 80, of Burleson, passed away Tuesday June, 30 2015. Service: 10am Friday July 3, South Burleson Baptist Church. Visitation: 6-8pm Thursday, Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Burial: Bethany Rest Cemetery, Alvarado. Betty was born October 25, 1934 in Goatneck, to Troy Herman and Ruthie (Harris) Hackler. She was preceded in death by: parents; husband Carol E. Wallis; brother...

Ruby Brewer

Ruby Brewer

Jun 24, 2015

Ruby Brewer, 85, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015, in Keene. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday June 29, 2015, at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Burial: Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doss Brewer; and three...

Doris White

Doris White

Jun 20, 2015

Doris White, 79, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Cleburne. Graveside Service: 1PM Wednesday, June 24, Greenacres Memorial Park, Cleburne. No Visitation is scheduled. Doris was born December 17, 1935. She is survived by a loving family and friends.

Don Hendrix

Don Hendrix

Jun 19, 2015

Don Hendrix, 69, of Acton, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015. Service: 11AM Tuesday, June 23, Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6-8PM Monday, at the funeral home. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Ft. Worth. Don was born March 16, 1946, in Ft. Worth, to Roy Harley and Mary Frances (Blocker) Hendrix. He was preceded in death by his...

Polly Mitchell

Polly Mitchell

Jun 19, 2015

Polly (Tuggle) Mitchell, 83, of Joshua, passed away Friday June 19, 2015. Service: 10AM Thursday, Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: 2PM Thursday, Pilot Point Cemetery, Pilot Point. Visitation: 6-8PM Wednesday, at the funeral home. Polly was born January 19, 1932, in Cook County to Samuel and Mary (Cole) Tuggle. Polly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother....

Jackie  Lee Barnes

Jackie Lee Barnes

Jun 19, 2015

Jackie Lee Barnes, 79, of Joshua, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, in Fort Worth. Jackie was Born May 18, 1936, in Lueders, Jones County, to Arvil and Oleta (Kirkland) Barnes. He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Sherry Barnes; and brother, Alex Barnes. Graveside Service: 2PM Monday, June 22, at Caddo Cemetery, Joshua. Visitation: 5-6PM...

Landon  Gene Logan

Landon Gene Logan

Jun 14, 2015

Landon Gene Logan, 84, of Burleson passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was born Nov. 16, 1930, in Thornton, Texas, to Thomas Landon Logan and Ruby Nichols. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at DFW National Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Landon proudly served...