Obituaries

Betty Collins

Betty Collins

Nov 30, 2024

Betty Joan Collins (Baldrige) was born on March 14, 1940, in Tucson, Az to Nelle Bell Borum & Lilborne Edward Baldridge. Betty was 84 years young when she passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Betty was an amazingly strong and resilient woman. She had never met a stranger, and everyone was treated like family...

Joalene Alfreda Cummins

Joalene Alfreda Cummins

Nov 29, 2024

Graveside services for Joalene Alfreda Cummins, 104, of Burleson, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Rosehill Cemetery. 

Joalene Cummins passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 in Crowley. She was born August 2, 1920 in Lockney, Texas to June and Hattie (Blanton) Simpson and lived around Joshua and Burleson since the 1960s. Mrs. Cummins was...

Bobby Neal Reed

Bobby Neal Reed

Nov 25, 2024

Bobby Neal Reed, 78, of Cleburne, Texas passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Coleman officiating.

Bobby Neal Reed was born in Murfreesboro, Arkansas on July 2, 1946, the son of Lena Vernell (Cogdell) and Roy Reed.

He married Mary...

Rita Elsner

Rita Elsner

Nov 25, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rita Ann Elsner, 93, on November 25, 2024. Rita passed away peacefully in her sleep at Texas Health Huguley Hospital.

Rita Ann Elsner was born on January 6, 1931, in Takoma Park, Maryland, to Elton and Olive Wetmore. She was the last surviving of seven siblings. Rita was a devoted...

Merrill "Merl" Gardner

Merrill "Merl" Gardner

Nov 24, 2024

Everett Merrill “Merl” Gardner was born on September 25, 1952 to Everett Eugene “Gene” and Katherine Chambliss Gardner. He was born and raised in Cleburne learning the trades from his dad and uncles; ultimately choosing carpentry as his career. His enjoyment of working with his hands building things for those he loved was evident in his beautiful work. He spent...

Harry Eickenberg

Harry Eickenberg

Nov 23, 2024

Harry William Eickenberg, Jr., 81, of Grandview, Texas passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

He was born on February 23, 1943, in Jacksons' Gap, Alabama to Lorene (Vines) and Harry William Eickenberg, Sr.

Mr. Eikenberg is survived by his wife, Carolyn Grenda Eickenberg and one daughter.

Janice Marie Stafford

Janice Marie Stafford

Nov 22, 2024

Janice Marie Stafford, 65, of Covington, Texas passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home.

There are no services planned at this time.

Janice was born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 11, 1959, the daughter of Rose Mae (Townsend) and George Sampson Stafford, Jr.  

She is survived by her husband, Charles O. Reed, Jr. of Covington and other family members

Edith Russek

Edith Russek

Nov 19, 2024

Funeral services for Edith Ildiko Russek, 79, of Azusa, California will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Nolan River Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry York officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. prior to the service.

Mrs. Russek will be buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, California at a later...

Danny Earl "Dan" Roberts

Danny Earl "Dan" Roberts

Nov 19, 2024

Danny Earl “Dan” Roberts of Keene, Texas, was born in Fort Worth on July 22, 1949 to Percy Willis Jr. and Mildred Louise Roberts (Dean). Dan passed away on November 19, 2024.

Dan attended Chisolm Trail Academy in Keene and later graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Economics from Southwestern Union College (now known as Southwestern Adventist University) in Keene,...

Anthony Joseph "Joe" Segars

Anthony Joseph "Joe" Segars

Nov 18, 2024

Funeral services for Joe Segars, 62, of Blum, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home. A visitation with the family will be held immediately following the service. A private burial will be in the family cemetery.

Joe Segars, born January 22, 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas went to be with his Lord and...

Peggy Reed

Peggy Reed

Nov 17, 2024

A memorial service for Peggy Ann Reed, 73, of Fort Worth, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home.

Peggy Ann Reed passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Fort Worth. She was born September 27, 1951 in Cleburne to Reuben Lee Jr. and Mary Ann (Cossey) Rodgers.

Peggy was a loving...

Brandon Cummings

Brandon Cummings

Nov 16, 2024

Funeral services for Brandon Scott Cummings, 44, of Grandview, Texas will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Grandview with Pastor Corey Cornutt officiating.

Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery with Josh Norman, Robin Fletcher, Tim Ward, Kyle Andrew, Brian Page, Rustin Mayse, Jason Cummings, and Jacob Stroder serving as pallbearers.

A visitation will...

Tolbert "Tommy" Yater III

Tolbert "Tommy" Yater III

Nov 14, 2024

Graveside services for Tolbert Fanning Yater, III, 85, of Fort Worth, Texas, will be conducted at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Rosehill Cemetery with Pastor Wade Killough officiating.

Mr. Yater, always known as Tommy, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Fort Worth. He was born in Cleburne on July 26, 1939 to Dr. Tolbert Fanning Yater, Jr. and...

Vera Marbut

Vera Marbut

Nov 12, 2024

Graveside services for Vera Mae Marbut, 86, of Grandview, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Grandview Cemetery.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home.

Vera passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Cleburne. She was born in Grandview on December...

Jimmie Ray Hogan

Jimmie Ray Hogan

Nov 9, 2024

Jimmie Ray Hogan, 73, of Cleburne, Tx passed away on November 09, 2024. Jim was born on January 9th, 1951 to John Hogan and Elsie Billmeier in Ft. Worth, Tx.

After graduating from Mansfield high school in 1969, Jim attended Tarleton University. Jim was a dairy farmer for most of life. He enjoyed watching his cattle, gardening, and playing softball in...

Angela Hawkins

Angela Hawkins

Nov 7, 2024

A visitation for Angela Renee Hawkins, 53, of Burleson, Texas will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Rosser Funeral Home in Cleburne, Texas.

Angela Hawkins passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born in California on January 28, 1971, the daughter of Cindy (Swarnes) and Gerald Dapron.

Burial will be...

Richard LaCombe

Richard LaCombe

Nov 7, 2024

Richard LaCombe, 55, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Thursday November 7, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Rosser Funeral Home in Cleburne, Texas.

Richard was born on November 5, 1969, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Raymond and Mary LaCombe. Richard and his wife, Stacie, resided in Cleburne.

Richard was employed with...

Wesley Gale Vineyard

Wesley Gale Vineyard

Nov 6, 2024

Wesley Gale Vineyard passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Lakeside Village, Texas, at the age of 84. His devoted wife, Judy Vineyard, cared for him through his battle with dementia, surrounding him with love and compassion until his final moments.

 A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, November 17th, from 2:00...

LAWRENCE BURNS

LAWRENCE BURNS

Nov 6, 2024

Lawrence Burns, Jr., 74, of Alvarado, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

There are no services planned at this time.

Mr. Burns was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 7, 1950, the son of Juanita and Lawrence Burns, Sr.

James Marcus "Mark" Ely

James Marcus "Mark" Ely

Nov 1, 2024

A Homegoing Celebration for James Marcus Ely, 78, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 22, 2024 at Cleburne Bible Church, 920 N. Nolan River Rd in Cleburne. Dr. David denHartog, Scott Whitson Director of Missions for Southwest Metroplex Baptist Association, and Pastor Jesus Escamilla who is Pastor of San Gabriel Lutheran Church, Alvarado and a...

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