Obituaries
Daniel David Zacharias
Jan 21, 2026
Daniel David Zacharias, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Keene, Texas.
Dan was born on September 26, 1940, in DeQueen, Arkansas, and lived a life defined by faith, perseverance, hard work, and deep devotion to his family and community.
Dan was the 10th of 11 siblings and was raised in poverty on a small farm in rural Arkansas,...
Joe William Browder
Feb 28, 2026
Joe William Browder, 91, a lifelong resident of Cleburne, Texas, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on February 28, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Joe was born to John Altee and Mary Lee Browder on May 21, 1934 in Cleburne, Texas. He graduated from Cleburne High School before attending and graduating from North Texas...
Josephine "Jo" Bayne
Mar 2, 2026
Funeral services for Josephine “Jo” Bayne, 82, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at The Heights with Pastor Billy Philips officiating. Burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery with Pastor Barry Whitehead officiating.
There is no visitation scheduled.
Jo passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born in Denison, Texas on...
Janis Elaine Shelton
Feb 26, 2026
Graveside services for Janis Elaine Shelton, 75, of Big Bend National Park, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 In Keene Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Russ Laughlin officiating.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026 at Rosser Funeral Home.
Janis passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026...
Patti Marie Berry
Feb 26, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Patti Marie Tidwell Berry, lovingly known as "Granna," who went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026, in Cleburne, Texas. She was 69 years old.
Born on September 12, 1956, in Cleburne, Texas, Patti was a lifelong resident of the community she...
Ernestine K. Essex
Feb 24, 2026
Graveside services for Ernestine K. Essex, 88, of Morgan, Texas will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas with Pastor Lauren Christianberry officiating.
Mrs. Essex passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Cleburne, Texas. She was born in Fort Worth on November 10, 1937, to Clydie (Branson) and Herman King.
A...
Cecil Graham Briley Jr.
Feb 20, 2026
Cecil Graham Briley, Jr. of Joshua, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2026, at the age of 67.
Born June 16, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, Cecil was the son of Cecil Graham Briley, Sr. and Mildred Jean Barnum-Briley. He spent his early years in Fort Worth before moving to Godley, Texas. There, he distinguished himself as Co-Captain...
Ronald Dean Timmons
Feb 20, 2026
Ronald Dean Timmons, whom most knew as "Ronnie", went to be with our Lord on February 20, 2026, in Fort Worth, TX.
Ronnie was born on May 31, 1960, in Midland, Texas to Garland E. Timmons of El Paso, Texas and Minnie "Louise" (Burrow) Timmons of Cleburne, Texas. He attended school in Cleburne and graduated with the class of 1979.
On August...
Neta Belle Barnes
Feb 18, 2026
Graveside services for Neta Belle Hall Barnes, of Grandview, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2026 at Brazos Point Cemetery in Bosque County with Pastor Phil Vaughn officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be her great grandchildren.Neta Belle Barnes, 98, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at her home in Grandview.
Neta was born May 27, 1927,...
Viva Shea Burk
Feb 17, 2026
Funeral Services for Viva Shea Burk, age 76, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 2PM on Friday, February 20th, 2026 at Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Landon Wink officiating.
Burial will follow at Derden Cemetery with Clint Matthews, Jason Kyle, Reed Hankins, Daniel Kyle, Brad Brown, Brian Martindale, and Matt Robinson serving as pallbearers.
A visitation will...
Marjorie Elaine Kober
Feb 17, 2026
Graveside services for Marjorie E. Kober, 82, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10:15 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with Pastor Ron Patterson officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Rosser Funeral Home.
Marjorie passed away on February 17, 2026, in Cleburne, Texas....
Lee Lawrence Tripp
Feb 16, 2026
Lee L. Tripp, of Cleburne, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on April 5, 1981, in Farmington, Maine.
He grew up in Sabattus, Maine, with his parents, Colby and Darlene, his sister Ginger and brother Thomas. He later lived in upstate New York, Rutland, Vermont and finally in Cleburne, Texas.
Lee was a kind-hearted...
Mary Kay Harty
Feb 15, 2026
Mary Kay Harty, 71, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away February 15, 2026, after several years of increasing health challenges which finally became more than her body could withstand.
Born April 12, 1954, she was the youngest of five children of R. K. "Kim" Harty and Mary Jeannette "Jenny" Bennett Harty of Lubbock, Texas.
Mary grew up on a small farm in...
Audrey Jean LaFountain
Feb 15, 2026
A memorial service for Audrey Jean LaFountain, 73, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, at Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 5643 FM 933, Whitney, TX.Audrey passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.She was born in Rochester, New York on October 27, 1952 and is preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine Rodas. ...
John Billy Lamar
Feb 15, 2026
John Billy Lamar, 98, of Cleburne, Texas passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026.There will be a graveside service held at a later date.Mr. Lamar was born in Houston County, Texas on August 17, 1927, the son of Asthena (Holliday) and George Houston Lamar.He married Nelda Corley on August 14, 1954, in Clute, Texas. Mr. Lamar served his country in the...
Valentin Rios
Feb 14, 2026
Funeral services for Valentin Rios, 90, of Grandview, Texas will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, at Rosser Funeral Home.
Valentin Rios passed away on February 14, 2026 at his home in...
Gwendolyn Sue Bays
Feb 12, 2026
Memorial services with a visitation to follow for Gwendolyn (Gwen) Adams Bays, 82, of Cleburne, Texas, will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rosser Funeral Home, 1664 West Henderson, Cleburne, Texas, 76033. Mike Owens, longtime co-worker and friend, will officiate.On February 12, 2026, Gwen Bays, wife and mother of 3 children, passed away at the age...
Larry Lynn Mitchell Sr.
Feb 11, 2026
Graveside services for Larry Lynn Mitchell, Sr. 64, of Cleburne, Texas, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2026, at Post Oak Cemetery in Glen Rose, Texas with the Rev. Neale Oliver officiating. Friends are welcome to visit with the family from 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Rosser Funeral Home.
Larry Lynn Mitchell Sr, 64,...
Tena Margaret Colley Alexander
Feb 7, 2026
Funeral services for Tena Margaret Colley Alexander will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Cleburne with Dr. Danny Crosby and Dr. Cliff Holdridge officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery with Blake Bryson, Brazos Alexander, Cassius Jarmon, Jeff Nelson, Nation Fantroy and Taylor Alexander serving as pallbearers.A visitation for family and friends...
David Bruce Petersen
Feb 6, 2026
David Bruce Petersen, 87, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 in Keene, Texas. He was born in September 13, 1938 in Los Angeles, California to Harold E. and Lois (Painter) Petersen. Mr. Petersen was a landscape architect. He is survived by his beloved wife, Glenda JoAnn Petersen; and many other family and friends.No services are scheduled at this time.
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