Obituaries

Phyllis Ann Kilpatrick Schlaepfer Durichek

Jan 29, 2024

Phyllis (Kilpatrick Schlaepfer) Durichek was a kind, generous, and adventurous mom, Mema, wife, daughter, aunt and sister. She loved with all her heart and was loved by many. She was born to Edward Daniel and Myrtle Agnes (King) Kilpatrick on August 10, 1933 in Breckenridge, Texas, and departed this world January 29, 2024 in Keene, Texas.

She loved children, animals and...

Sandra Jean Smith

Jan 26, 2024

Sandra Jean Smith, 81, of Grandview, Texas passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sandra was born in Cleburne, Texas on August 28, 1942, to Dorothy Lucille (Fisher) and J. P. Smalley.    She married Jay “Smitty” Smith on December 14, 1963 in Mesa, Arizona.   

Sandra worked...

Joseph "Joe" Sessums

Jan 26, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Marc Sessums, 38, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Fort Worth. Joe was born February 28, 1985 in Cleburne to Karen (Gardner) and Ernest Orville Calvin Sessums.

Joe was a kind and loving son, brother and a friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernie Sessums.

Survivors include his beloved...

E.J. Barnes

Jan 26, 2024

Funeral services for E.J. Barnes, 90, of Cleburne, Texas, will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Field Street Baptist Church with Dr. John Hall officiating.  

Interment will follow at Cleburne Memorial Cemetery with River Grant, Taylor Calahan, Justin Hewlett, Nathan Barnes, Russ Hollida, and Glenn Parr serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Hall, Grady...

Narvel Powell

Jan 25, 2024

Funeral services for Narvel Ray Powell, 89, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend John Glover officiating. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park with Leyton Kent, Aydin Smith, Ryan Powell, Blayne Bankhead and Benito Rosa serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Blake Bankhead.

Visitation will...

Dolores Protomaster

Jan 24, 2024

Dolores "Dee" Protomaster passed away peacefully January 24, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

She was born June 4, 1936.

Dee is survived by her daughter, Sharan Starkes of Cleburne, grandchildren, Joe Mathews and Heather Matthews and 5 great grandchildren.

Steve Lanman

Jan 23, 2024

Memorial services for Steven David Lanman, 67, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dale Lucus officiating.

Steven David Lanman passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Steve was born in Cleburne, Texas on June 2, 1956, to Elaine (Strickland)...

Lawana Bunn

Jan 21, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Lawana Lee Bunn, 78, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 12 Noon, Sunday, January 28,2024, at the Johnson County Sheriff's Posse, 1315 S. Main St., Cleburne, Texas, 76031.

Please send all flower arrangements to 307 N. Pendell Ave.,  Cleburne, Texas 76033.

Lawana passed away Sunday January 21, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family....

Amelia Garcia

Jan 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our “Mimi”- Amelia Alvarez Garcia of Cleburne on the 12th of January 2024 at the age of 79 years.

Amelia was born on May 10, 1944 in Rio Grande City, Texas to the late Carlos and Amelia Alvarez.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers;...

Kathryn Dyer

Jan 8, 2024

Kathryn Grace Dyer, 76, of Joshua, Texas passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. There are no services planned at this time.

Mrs. Dyer was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on February 3, 1947, the daughter of Lou Ethel (Cox0 and Howard Walton Elkins.

She was a retired seamstress.

Mrs. Dyer is preceded in death by her...

David Pendleton

Jan 6, 2024

Funeral services for David Ray Pendleton, 74, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2024 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum in Colleyville, Texas with the Rev. Charles Payne officiating.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers...

Larry Barthen

Jan 6, 2024

Graveside services for Larry Warren Barthen, 78, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale, Texas.

A visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Steve Sexton, Jayson Johnson, Robert Rohrbaugh, Ronnie Jones, Mark...

Patricia Hannah

Jan 4, 2024

Funeral services for Patricia Ann Hannah, 68, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 11, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Cleburne with Dr. Steve Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home.

Patricia...

Julia Potts

Jan 3, 2024

Funeral services for Judy Potts, 84, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. January 6, 2024 in the Greenacres Memorial Park Mausoleum.

A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2024, at Rosser Funeral Home.

Judy Potts passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her home. She was born in Cleburne on January...

Rev. W. Dwayne Harper

Jan 2, 2024

Funeral services for Rev. W. Dwayne Harper, 84, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2024 at the Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 - 8 Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Rosser Funeral Home.

Rev. Harper passed away...

Wesley Carson

Dec 29, 2023

Memorial for long time business owner, entrepreneur - one who would greet you with a smile and a handshake, Wesley “Wes” Carson, will be held at Rosser Funeral Home in Cleburne, Texas at 2:00 P.M., Saturday February 17, 2024, with Pastor Ray Lane of Triple Cross Cowboy Church in Granbury, Texas officiating.

Wes Carson, 84, passed away on Friday, December 29,...

Albina Kurn

Dec 29, 2023

Graveside services for Albina Kurn, 56, of Keene, Texas will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Rosehill Cemetery.

Visitation at the First Marshallese Church of God, 1009 Trinity St, Cleburne, TX will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024.

Mrs. Kurn passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 in Cleburne, Texas. She was born...

Michael Joslin

Dec 29, 2023

Graveside services for Michael "Mike" Joslin, 77, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Greenacres Memorial Park.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home.

Mike Joslin was born December 3, 1946, in Cleburne, Texas, to Elvis Lowell and...

Sharan Northrop

Dec 28, 2023

Funeral services for Sharan Elaine Northrup, 66, of Keene, Texas will be conducted at 1:30 P.M., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Cleburne Seventh-day Adventist Church with Reverend Harly Charles officiating. Interment will follow in Keene Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Hoskins, Jason Hoskins, Donny Boetler, Matthew Boetler, Zak Northrop and Blake Northrop.

Visitation for family and...

Marie Burns

Dec 25, 2023

A memorial service for Marie Opal Burns will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel.

Marie passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 71. She was born in Prince George County, Virginia on January 21, 1952, the daughter of Emily (Weaver) and George Tabor.

Marie...