Obituaries
Beverly Burkins
Oct 28, 2025
A memorial service for Beverly Ann Burkins, of Burleson, Texas will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at The Uprising Church, 1733 Conveyor Dr. in Joshua.
Beverly Ann Burkins took her first steps in Heaven on October 28, 2025, at the age of 87. Though our hearts ache from missing her, we rejoice knowing she's finally...
Billy Joe Burch
Nov 1, 2025
Billy Joe Burch, of Keene, Texas, passed away peacefully and took his first steps into Heaven on November 1, 2025, at the age of 87. Bill was born on December 16, 1937, in Cleburne, Texas, to the late Joe and Colleen Burch of Rio Vista, Texas.
Bill’s childhood was filled with adventure, growing up on the family farm in Rio Vista...
Juan Torres
Oct 4, 2025
Juan Miguel Torres, 84, of Fort Worth passed away on Friday, October 4, 2025 in Denton. He was born March 28, 1941 in Honduras to Juan Torres and Isabella Coello. He married Essie Anette Holcomb on January 27, 1967 in Marshall, Texas.
Mr. Torres served his country proudly in the United States Air Force, retiring with 20 years of service....
Garland Ivy
Nov 1, 2025
Garland Ray "Red" Ivy passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Ray was born in Whitney, Texas on April 12, 1955, to Leone and Kenneth Ray Ivy. He graduated from Whitney High School in 1974.
Ray worked at the lime plant for over 40 years before retiring in 2023. He loved the great outdoors,...
Dawn Benton
Nov 3, 2025
Funeral services for Dawn Benton, 73, of Cleburne, Texas, will be conducted at 3 pm Friday, November 7, 2025, in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kody Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Rio Vista Cemetery with Bobby Killion, Travis Beasley, Jake Martin, Izak Ramirez, Tanner Hewitt, Prestyn Hewitt, Brian Dunn, and Chad Maynard as pallbearers.
Dawn passed away...
Michael Mullen
Nov 3, 2025
Michael Todd Mullen, 60, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.
There are no services at this time.
Michael was born in Cleburne, Texas on May 7, 1965 to Paulette (McDonald) and Dan Mullen. He served his country in the United States Army.
Michael is survived by his wife, Deborah (Hudgins) Mullen and many other family members...
William Ellsworth Craig
Oct 31, 2025
William Ellsworth Craig, 88, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 in Burleson. He was born October 8, 1937 in Stoneham, Massachusetts to John and Doris (Wheaton) Craig.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Russ Laughlin and many other relatives and friends.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Jerry Calahan
Oct 29, 2025
Jerry Wayne Calahan, 77, of Cleburne, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. Born on May 6, 1948, in Cleburne, Texas, to the late Lewis Wendell and Mary Oleta Calahan. Papa was known for his unwavering kindness, quick wit, and dedication to family and service.
Jerry, a persistent boyfriend back in the day, married the love of his life and...
Cymbre Dunigan
Oct 27, 2025
A visititation for the friends and family of Cymbre Michelle Dunigan, 41, of Grandview, Texas will be held from 4 - 6 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Cymbre unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2025. Cymbre was born December 28, 1983, at All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, to Patti Atchison and Jackie Long. Growing up...
Patricia Massengale
Oct 25, 2025
Patricia Lou Gossett Massengale was born on January 15, 1950, in Cleburne, TX and passed away peacefully, October 25, 2025, surrounded by family.A graduate of Godley High School, Class of 1968, she married Gerald Turk Massengale, on October 4, 1968. Together, they built a thriving family until Turk’s passing in 2000. Pat and her family always held tightly to his...
Gaye Alexander
Oct 21, 2025
Funeral services for Gaye Nell Alexander, 91, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2025 at Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church with Pastor Mike Mizell and Pastor Brent Shields officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 5-7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 26, at Rosser Funeral Home.
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Gary Morris
Oct 20, 2025
Funeral services for Gary Don Morris, 65, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 27, 2025 at The Heights Church in Cleburne with Pastor Ben Westcott officiating. Burial will follow in Rio Vista Cemetery with Justin Smith, Randy Gillespie, Tim Melcher, Richard Hogan, Roger Morris, Ricky Totsch, Delman Barrett, and Jim Jernigan serving as pallbearers.
A...
Jose Flores-Sigala
Oct 19, 2025
A funeral mass for Jose Flores-Sigala, 74, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 807 N. Anglin Street, in Cleburne with Deacon Rigoberto Leyva officiating. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Hwy 4 and F.M. 2135 in Cleburne.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 P.M.,...
Claudina Bogard
Oct 17, 2025
Claudina "Sue" Hodges Bogard, 78, of Cleburne, Texas, went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by family, on October 17, 2025.
Sue was born on October 23, 1946, in Lubbock, Texas, and though she made her home in Cleburne for the last several years, Lubbock always held a special place in her heart.
She is survived by her loving...
Richard Wiggin
Oct 16, 2025
Richard Charles Wiggin, 65, of Cleburne, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 in Cleburne surrounded by his family. Richard was born September 6, 1960 in Columbus, Mississippi to Harry Owen and Zola Florine (Lester) Wiggin.
Richard above all else loved Jesus, his family, and his church family. He was a dedicated prayer warrior, always praying for and with people...
Richard Hays
Oct 12, 2025
Funeral services for Richard Garrett Hays, 42, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Rosser Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Rio Vista Cemetery.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, prior to the service.
Richard Garrett, "Richie" Hays was born on May 31, 1982 in...
Roy Dean Bilberry
Oct 11, 2025
Roy Dean Bilberry went to be with the Lord and his wife, Carolyn, on October 11, 2025. He passed peacefully at his home in College Station, Texas surrounded by the love of his family. Roy was a member of the Church of Christ for over 75 years, most recently at the Southside Church of Christ in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Funeral services...
Murphy Fannin
Oct 8, 2025
Murphy Hillen Fannin, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Tolar, Texas, on October 8th, 2025. Born on March 14th, 1940, Murphy dedicated his life to God, to his family, and to his community.
Murphy was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked...
David Valdez
Oct 6, 2025
A memorial service celebrating the life of David Valdez, 62, of Alvarado, Texas will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Burkins officiating.
David passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at his home. He was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma on April 29, 1963, the son of Odilia (Hinojosa)...
Cecil Ellis
Oct 5, 2025
Services for Cecil Elvin Ellis, 82, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Rosser Funeral Home.
Cecil Ellis passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born...

