Obituaries

Lloyd Gryder

Lloyd Gryder

Jul 12, 2025

Lloyd William Gryder was born on October 20, 1963, in Bay City, Texas, and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 12, 2025.

Lloyd spent much of his early childhood working on farms throughout Central Texas with his father, Dennis Gryder, and his brother, Darryl Gryder. He later moved to Andrews, Texas, to be with his mother,...

Rowdy Holt

Rowdy Holt

Jul 6, 2025

Born Jan. 6, 1982 Death July 6, 2025

Rowdy's favorite color was orange, he loved trucks, classic T.V., anything Disney. Holidays especially Turkey Day and HO HO!!! (Christmas). He was the youngest of 6, he had 5 sisters, Ritta (Ree) of Rhome, Deedra (Shu Shu) of Fort Worth, Trenna (Treny) of Burleson, Crystal (Coco's Mom) of Roanoak, and Amber (Hey)...

Melba Hinson

Melba Hinson

Jul 2, 2025

Melba Louise (Wall) Hinson proudly known as Mawmaw/Grandma Melba, 92, of Wellington, Tx, went to be with The Lord on July 2, 2025.

Melba was born on September 21, 1932, in Marilla, Collingsworth County, to Leonard Albert and Mattie Alice (Killian) Wall. She was the youngest of 6 children. She married George Hinson on September 20, 1952, in Hereford, TX,...

Carol Ann Fuller

Carol Ann Fuller

Jun 25, 2025

Carol Ann Andrews Fuller was born in Amanda, Ohio on February 3, 1938 to James Andrews & Louella Ketter Andrews Betz. She passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025 at Tender Loving Care Assisted Living Home in Keller, Texas.

Carol was married to John Anselm Fuller of Brownwood, TX on December 31, 1958 and lived in Fort Worth...

Barbara Schreiner

Barbara Schreiner

Jun 23, 2025

Barbara Ann Schreiner was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 8, 1947. She grew up in Fort Worth. She met the one and only true love of her life, Will Schreiner, in high school. After she graduated from Poly-Tech, they got married on August 13, 1965.

They began a long, love filled, life together. She loved her husband...

Pete Vollenweider

Pete Vollenweider

Jun 22, 2025

George William (Pete) VollenweiderJuly 31, 1941 - June 22, 2025

Pete Vollenweider, age 83, of Burleson, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Born on July 31, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Pete was the youngest of nine siblings and carried his Louisiana pride and warmth throughout his life.

Pete attended De La Salle High School in New Orleans...

Joe Goings

Joe Goings

Jun 21, 2025

Joe Freeman Goings Jr.

October 4, 1953 - June 21, 2025

Joe Goings, 71, of Burleson, Texas, died unexpectedly in his home on June 21, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 4, 1953.

Joe was a 1971 graduate of Castleberry High School. He then went on to serve his country in the United States Navy in...

Mark Pate

Mark Pate

Jun 20, 2025

Mark William Pate was born on December 29, 1978, and died on June 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Arlon Weems of Stephenville; grandmother, Ofelia Pate

of Bluff Dale; and Gammy, LaRue Weems of Stephenville.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Pate, and children, William Dunaway and Melanie Pate of Burleson; his parents, Rodney and...

Deanna Conner

Deanna Conner

Jun 15, 2025

With profound sadness and endless love, our family announces the passing of Deanna Kay Conner, who left this world peacefully on June 15, 2025, in Midlothian, Texas, at the age of 87. Born on May 15, 1938, in Kokomo, Indiana. Deanna's life was a beautiful example of strength, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Deanna was the...

Stephen Atchison

Stephen Atchison

Jun 14, 2025

Stephen Todd Atchison, 56, departed on a Heavenly expedition the evening of Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born to Jimmy and Judy (Ralston) Atchison in Fort Worth, Texas on April 30, 1969. His arrival was much to the delight of his father, who raced through the hospital parking lot proclaiming, "I got my boy! I got my boy!" Stephen...

Shirley Ashley White

Shirley Ashley White

Jun 9, 2025

Shirley Ashley White of Burleson, was born September 23, 1944, to Lawrence and Marie Ashley. Shirley left, this earthly life, on June 9, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Shirley was married to Glen D. White, with whom she shared, so many of life's crazy adventures. Together they travelled, long haul truck style, across the great state of Texas; and, beyond, for...

Norma Oliver

Norma Oliver

Jun 8, 2025

Norma June Dean Oliver was born October 11, 1940. She went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 8, 2025, after 3 months of dealing with some different health issues.

She was born to Clarence and Margaret Dean. Norma had one older brother, C.W., and one younger brother, Chuck. She was raised in Handley (East Fort Worth) and...

Steven Marx

Steven Marx

Jun 7, 2025

Steven Wayne Marx was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on September 13, 1952 to James Feemster and wife Jacqueline (Kirby) Freemster. After the death of his father, Jacqueline married Harry Marx who later adopted Steve and raised him as his own son. Steve passed away peacefully with Joyce by his side on Saturday, June 7, 2025 and was transported to his...

Nancy Ann Burns

Nancy Ann Burns

May 22, 2025

Nancy Ann Burns was a nurses' nurse. She would be the first to confess that that is what she was always called to be.

She was born in Fort Worth on August 21st, 1936 to Finis Ray and Lily Mae Bishop... and grew up in a happy household with her brother, Richard and sister, Gail. All have now gone before...

Sam Nowlin, Jr.

Sam Nowlin, Jr.

May 22, 2025

Sam Nowlin, 91, of Cleburne, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was born April 29, 1934, to Sam Nowlin, Sr., and Fannie Nowlin. Sam was the youngest of four children. He had three older sisters, Pauline, Juanita and Beulah, and of course being the youngest and only boy was spoiled by them.

Sam graduated...

Ray Phink

Ray Phink

May 22, 2025

Ray Frank Phink, an avid fisherman and kind-hearted soul, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2025, at the age of 97. He passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas, where he had made his home for the past three years.

Born on October 2, 1927, in Grapevine, Texas, Ray was the son of Ray Lilburn and Sarah...

Barry Payne

Barry Payne

May 21, 2025

Barry E. Payne Sr, age 67, of Burleson, Texas passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 67. He passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones.

Barry was born on January 5, 1958, to Dolly A. Payne and James E. Payne in Corpus Christi, Texas. He lived a life marked by a deep-rooted faith in Jesus Christ....

Martha Ward

Martha Ward

May 21, 2025

Martha Virginia (Spradley) Ward, of Joshua, Texas passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 84. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her sons and her grandchildren by her side. Martha was born on April 5, 1941, to Hiram Lesley Spradley and Margie Virginia (Pool) Spradley in McGregor, Texas. Martha grew up in Fort Worth, Texas as...

Zonita Arnold

Zonita Arnold

May 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we gather today to say goodbye to Zonita Suzanne Arnold, also loving known as Doozie by some. Touched by a battle with cancer Sue went to her Heavenly Home to be with our Lord May 17, 2025. While we mourn her physical absence, we celebrate her life, her spirit, and the profound impact she...

Jerry Morris

Jerry Morris

May 17, 2025

Burleson - Jerry Clem Morris, 86, of Burleson, a retired industrial mechanic passed away peacefully Saturday, May 17 after a long illness. Funeral: 11:00 am, Monday, June 2, 2025 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua. Internment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Monday, June 2 within the Mountain Valley Funeral Home chapel. Jerry was born...