Obituaries

Morris D. Derting

Morris D. Derting

Jul 4, 2026

Funeral services for Morris D. Derting, 89, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2026 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Keith Whitt officiating. Burial will follow in Cleburne Memorial Cemetery with Dawson Derting, Trent Doty, Joe Turrubiartes, Jonathan Argandona, Garrett Slagle, and Tad Gilley serving as pallbearers.

A visitation for family and...

Tommy Jesse Roberts

Tommy Jesse Roberts

Jul 9, 2026

Graveside services for Tommy Jesse Roberts, 72, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Rosehill Cemetery with Brother Tony Tawater officiating.

Tommy Jesse Roberts passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 in Cleburne. He was born August 5, 1953 in Cleburne to Jesse Ruby and Addie Belle (Sandlin) Roberts.

Tommy was a retired inspector with...

Caren Renee Mexia

Caren Renee Mexia

Jul 8, 2026

Caren Renee Mexia, 68, of Cleburne, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in Cleburne.

A Come and Go Celebration of Caren Renee's life will be held at the Brightwell Home, 1102 Stonelake Dr., in Cleburne from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Caren was born on January 14, 1958, in Odessa, Texas, to Bobby and June Watts. She was...

Nita Grace Carroll

Nita Grace Carroll

Jun 17, 2026

Nita Grace Kelley Carroll, 94, of Cleburne, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1932, in Amarillo, Texas, to Winnie Izola Golightly Kelley and Cecil Warden Kelley and was the youngest of their three children.

Growing up in Amarillo, Nita developed the strong work ethic, musical gifts, and joyful spirit that would characterize her...

Jack Tayrien

Jack Tayrien

Jun 28, 2026

William Joseph "Jack" Tayrien was born December 1, 1938, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and was welcomed into the loving embrace of Jesus Christ on June 28, 2026 in Granbury, Texas. For ten years, with the steadfast support of his family, Jack faced the difficult journey of dementia with resilience, grace, and quiet strength. He lived as a devoted son, husband, brother,...

Ruby Pearl Dollar

Ruby Pearl Dollar

Jul 7, 2026

Ruby Morris Dollar, 78, of Rio Vista, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2026. Burial will follow at Grange Hall Cemetery.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6- 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Rosser Funeral Home.

Ruby was born on August 28, 1947, in...

Vicki Lynn Holland Simpson

Vicki Lynn Holland Simpson

Jul 5, 2026

Funeral services for Vicki Lynn Holland Simpson, 70, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Field Street Baptist Church in Cleburne. The Reverend John Glover will officiate. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., on Thursday, at Field Street, prior to the service.

Vicki...

Harold Lee Waits

Harold Lee Waits

Jul 4, 2026

Retired Airforce veteran Harold L Waits, 78, of Cleburne, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 25, 1948, in Fairfield, Alabama, to Frank and Louise Waits, Harold grew up with a quiet steadiness and a generous heart that marked every chapter of his life.

Harold married the love of his life,...

Euna Faye Lockett

Euna Faye Lockett

Jun 29, 2026

Euna Faye (Dee) Lockett went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 29, 2026.

No services are scheduled at this time.She was born on January 8, 1932, in Panhandle, Texas. On August 20, 1949,Dee married the love of her life, Arden Harris Lockett. The two shared 76 years of marriage. Dee loved Jesus Christ with all...

Linda Mae Jewell

Linda Mae Jewell

Jun 28, 2026

Funeral services for Linda Mae Clements Jewell, 79, of Rio Vista, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2026, at Faith Temple in Cleburne, Texas. Burial will follow in the Rio Vista Cemetery with Woody Slagley, Casey Slagley, Tyler Huskey, Jeremy Jewell, William Hall, and Mark Hall serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Chance, Tony...

Emma Lay

Emma Lay

Jun 25, 2026

Emma Lay, 96, of Cleburne, Texas passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her home.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Mrs. Lay was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on March 2, 1930, the daughter of Hattie May (Sloan) and George D. Lewis.

Mrs. Lay was a homemaker who truly made a home for her husband and children....

Johnny Lee Fleak

Johnny Lee Fleak

Jun 23, 2026

Memorial services for Johnny Lee Fleak, 42, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2026 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel.

Johnny Lee Fleak passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Cleburne. He was born on November 7, 1983 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Jesse David Gutierrez and Melinda Gonzales.

Johnny worked in construction. He...

Charles David Jowell, Sr.

Charles David Jowell, Sr.

Jun 21, 2026

Funeral services for Charles David Jowell, Sr., 87, of Arlington, Texas will be conducted at 12 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2026, in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Whitt officiating. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery in Cleburne, Texas.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, at...

Debra Kay Baxter

Debra Kay Baxter

Jun 19, 2026

Funeral services for Debra Kay Baxter, 72, of Alvarado Texas, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026, in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Todd Baze officiating.Burial will follow in Peoria Cemetery.A visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Rosser Funeral Home.Debra passed away on Friday, June 19th, 2026...

June Ayers

June Ayers

Jun 15, 2026

Funeral services for June Ayers, 88, of Hutto, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2026 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Kilgore officiating.A visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home from 1-2:00 p.m., prior to the service on Sunday.June Ayers passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 in...

Dr. Trey Webb

Dr. Trey Webb

Jun 14, 2026

Funeral services for Dr. Casper Conrad Carson "Trey" Webb, III, 62, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Heights Church, 1315 E. Hwy 4, Cleburne, Texas 76031. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Rosser Funeral...

Larry George Kelm

Larry George Kelm

Jun 12, 2026

Larry Kelm of Cleburne, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on June 12, 2026. He was 78 years old. 

Larry will be remembered for his strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he lived a life marked by hard work, generosity, and a deep commitment to his...

Fern B Cox

Fern B Cox

Jun 12, 2026

Graveside services for Fern B. Cox, 80, of Joshua, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2026 at Hopewell Cemetery with Pastor James Hooper and Len Nichols officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Grant Cox, Trent Fox, Blake Cox, Jonathan Bullard, Jeramy Floyd, Tristen Cox, Brixon Bullard, and Bowen Floyd.

A visitation for family and friends will be...

T. Lindsay Baker, Ph. D.

T. Lindsay Baker, Ph. D.

Jun 11, 2026

Funeral services for Thomas Lindsay “T. Lindsay” Baker, 79, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at United Presbyterian Church, 1510 W. Westhill Dr., Cleburne, Texas 76033. Burial will be private.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2026, at Rosser Funeral Home, 1664 West Henderson Street,...

Billy Wayne Cogdill

Billy Wayne Cogdill

Jun 11, 2026

Billy Wayne Cogdill passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Cleburne, Texas, at the age of 66.

Billy was born in Cleburne on May 8, 1960, to Dorothy Merlene Westerman and Leroy Cogdill. A true 'good ol boy' who deeply loved his family, Billy made his living doing tree work. He had a great passion for country music...