Obituaries

Mar 25, 2024

Patricia R. Smith, 82 of Burleson, passed away March 25, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Willie and Hilda Knight, Feb. 8, 1942 in Cleburne, Texas where she attended public school. She married the late Charles Smith in 1962 and they lived together in Burleson for sixty years. Pat is survived by...

Mar 20, 2024

Jerri Francine Sanderson was born at Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas on April 8, 1940 to Pat and Jerri McCoy. She passed away peacefully Wednesday morning March 20, 2024 about 11:00 am. She went to her heavenly home surrounded by family.

Francine grew up on a small farm in Everman, then moved to Paris Street in...

Mar 18, 2024

(Mike) Charles Michael Pool, age 61 of Burleson Texas, passed away on March 18th 2024 at his home of 35+years in Crowley Texas . He was born on May 11th 1962 in Ft.Worth to Charles Pool and Brenda Knight Pool. Mike was a lifelong Texan. He lived in Crowley with his mother. He spent most of his youth on...

Mar 17, 2024

Dick Loren Oliphant was born in Dallas, Texas on November 10, 1946, to Dick and Lorene Oliphant. He passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, as he began his journey to meet the heavenly father. Dick was preceded in death by his brother Robert Oliphant and his parents, Dick and Lorene Oliphant, and grandson Dustin McCormack. He is survived...

Mar 14, 2024

Pamela Jo Maddux was born in Mount Pleasant, Texas on July 17, 1953, to Howard and Mary Cobb. She passed away peacefully at her home in Joshua, Texas surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening March 13, 2024. She grew up in Fort Worth, Texas where she met (as Larry has instructed us to say) the love of her...

Mar 12, 2024

Carol Lynne (Bullard) Embry was born in Seattle, Washington on April 5, 1944, to Harry F. and Ruth L. Bullard. She passed from this life on March 12, 2024, and was transported to heaven to spend the rest of eternity with her Lord and her many friends and family. Carol grew up in Dallas, Texas, with her mother and...

Mar 8, 2024

Edgar Gene Paulson September 1, 1934 - March 8, 2024 Burleson - Edgar "Gene" Paulson was born September 1, 1934, at home in Meridian, Texas, to Christian and Pearl West Paulson. Gene was the youngest of four children. After graduating from high school. He joined the Army serving three years in Germany during the Korean War. In 1958, Gene...

Mar 3, 2024

Kathleene Green was born in Johnson County, Texas on July 20, 1920 to Claude and Lillian Brown. She passed peacefully early Sunday morning, March 3, 2024. Katheleene grew up on the family farm in the Bethesda community with her parents and three siblings, Helen, Raymond, and Bobby. She attended Burleson schools and graduated from Burleson High School in 1936. Katheleene...

Mar 2, 2024

Charlie James Brumit was born in Cleburne, Tx on June 9, 2006 to Charlie and Michelle (McAuliffe) Brumit. He passed away tragically on March 2, 2024 in a Motorcycle accident. Charlie grew up In Joshua Texas with Both his parents and his brother Chanse and Sister Zoe. Charlie attended Joshua schools elementary to High school. He was working with...

Feb 29, 2024

William Richard (Dick) Lees July 20, 1930 - February 29, 2024 William Richard (Dick) Lees, 93 years of age passed peacefully from this world on the evening of February 29th, 2024. Dick was born on July 20, 1930 to Gertrude Dallas Lees and Herbert George Lees in Big Spring, Texas. He moved to Brownfield, Texas at the age of...

Feb 26, 2024

Larry Darnell Wilson passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Home Going: 12 Noon Saturday, March 2 at Rio Bravo Tex-Mex Restaurant, 1940 SW Wilshire Blvd, Burleson, Texas 76028 Larry was married for 18 years to the love of his life Debra Yvette Wilson prior to her passing in 2021. He was a loving father...

Feb 22, 2024

Jerry Culbertson Wells, Jr. was born on February 10th, 1933 to Jerry and Mary Lee Wells. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born in Keokee, Virginia and grew up in Lee County, Virginia. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He met Geneva Collier...

Feb 6, 2024

Romeo Quita Primero was born in Camiling Tarlac, Philippines on March 15, 1936 to Andres and Juana Primero. He grew up on the Primero family farm with his parents and six siblings including Alfredo, the twins Melquiades and Silvino, Mercedes, Paterno and Camilo. Romeo attended grade school where he was privileged to learn, grow and play alongside friends and...

Feb 4, 2024

Karyn Gail Franklin was born in Carnegie, Oklahoma on October 29, 1943 to J.D. and Dorothy Duff. She passed away early Sunday morning February 4, 2024 and was transported to her heavenly home surrounded by her family. Karyn grew up in Oklahoma with her parents and two siblings, Darrell Duff and Zella Dodson. She was preceded in death at...

Feb 2, 2024

Minnie Lou (Owen) Schmars was born in Joshua, Texas on November 2, 1930 to Henry and Beulah (Walker) Owen as their only child. She passed to her heavenly home Monday morning, February 26, 2024. Minnie Lou lived in Johnson County all her life. She attended Burleson schools and was Valedictorian of her graduating class. She worked in the Fort...

Feb 2, 2024

Karen Ann Smith, age 71, of Carbon, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2024. Karen was born on March 2, 1952, to Thomas and Peggy Seelbach. She was married to the love of her life, Richard Smith. Karen loved God and her family meant everything. She lived by the motto; "If Jesus won't do it, I won't do it."...

Jan 31, 2024

Shirley Jones was a wonderful mother and sister. She has left behind her brother David Gentry and her sister Lyna Halloway. Her loving husband Rickey Jones. She also left behind her children Pete Gonzales, Chris Gonzales, Daniel Gonzales, Bobby Gonzales, and Samantha Jones. She passed away peacefully Wednesday January 31st at 1:30 am. She is truly loved and will...

Jan 29, 2024

James Burnett Allen, 88 went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 29, 2024 Service details: Mountain Valley Funeral Home, Joshua Texas Friday, February 2, 2024 Visitation 10 AM to 11 AM Service 11am Burial: Baker Lane Cemetery Cleburne Texas Memorial donations can be made to Chisholm Summit Community Church building fund, Joshua Texas. James was born January...

Jan 24, 2024

Carey Dale Crawford was born in Lubbock, Texas on September 5th, 1959, to Grady and Wanda (Conn) Crawford. Carey passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning January 24, 2024, as he was transported to his heavenly home surrounded by his family. Carey is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Lisa (Hearn) Crawford. Carey & Lisa met as young...

Jan 17, 2024

Frances Adams (Braziel) was born on September 12, 1928, to Robert and Lillie (Riddle) Braziel in Whitney, Texas. She passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, in Burleson, Texas. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lillie Braziel, her husband, Gilbert Fugitt, three sisters, and seven brothers. She is survived by her son's John Fugitt of...