Obituaries

Lillie Katherine Nelson

Jan 3, 2025

Lillie Katherine (Smith) Nelson, 89, was born October 7, 1935 in Dallas, Texas to Albert Daniel Smith and Mamie Dee (Stringer)Smith.

Lillie died January 3, 2025 at Chisholm Trail Estates in Keene, Texas and is resting in Jesus until He returns.

She was a lifelong nurse and the first director of the operating room at Huguley Memorial Hospital when it initially opened.

She...

Gwendolyn Stevens

Jan 2, 2025

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Stevens was born on July 18, 1927 in the small town of Madison, Arkansas to Merwin and Pearl Clark. She was the oldest followed by Joyce Young, Gloria "Dodie" Cook and Gene Clark. Gwen graduated from Forest City High School in Forest City and attended Draughon's Business School in Little Rock, Arkansas where she was a member of...

Gary Lynn Hutson

Jan 2, 2025

Gary Hutson, age 74, passed from this life on Thursday, January 2, 2025 after a courageous battle against COPD. Gary was born November 17, 1950 in Cleburne, the son of R.B. Hutson and Minerva Johnson Hutson. He attended Cleburne schools then graduated from Rio Vista High School and he was close to many friends from those years.

 He married Debbie Pugh...

George Willis

Jan 1, 2025

Nathan George Willis, born on September 15, 1955, in Cleburne, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a lifelong resident of Cleburne, where he built a legacy of kindness, hard work, and dedication to his community.

Nathan was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lottie Willis, as well as his siblings,...

Mary Louise Reynolds

Dec 31, 2024

Funeral services for Mary Louise Reynolds, 91, of Fort Worth, Texas will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. John Haffner officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5-7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 7, at Rosser Funeral Home.

Mary Louise Reynolds passed...

Riley Andrew "Andy" Elam

Dec 29, 2024

Riley Andrew "Andy" Elam, 66, of Victoria, Texas passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Grandview Community Center.

Andy was born in Cleburne, Texas on January 30, 1958, the son of Mary Lou (Cryer) and Albert Riley Elam, Jr.

He was an...

R. Edward "Eddie" Gilstrap, Sr.

Dec 28, 2024

Robert Edward (Eddie) Gilstrap, Sr., (92), passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, after a brief illness. Eddie was born on July 30, 1932, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Thomas W. and Flonnie L. Gilstrap.

 Eddie was married to the love of his life, Hazel Ditsworth of Pascagoula, MS, on June 20, 1959. They met as students at Southwestern Baptist Theological...

Darrell Dwayne Cloud

Dec 28, 2024

Graveside services and viewing for Darrell Dwayne Cloud, 63, of Whitney, Texas will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Rosehill Cemetery in Cleburne. Darrell's best friend, Jesse Forgy, will officiate.

Darrell passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Garland, Texas. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 25, 1961, to Bonnie Sue (Miller) and Joe...

Gale Neff

Dec 21, 2024

Gale Norman Neff, 88, of Cleburne, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5-6:30 P.M., Thursday, December 26, at Rosser Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held in Cleburne Memorial Cemetery.

Gale was born on August 9, 1936 in Cleburne to Jesse Mack and Emma Louise (Huffman)...

Patsy Griffin Gustafson

Dec 20, 2024

Graveside services for Patsy Griffin Gustafson, 98, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 23, 2024 in Rosehill Cemetery with the Reverend Ken Coleman officiating. 

Patsy Griffin Gustafson passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 in Fort Worth. She was born March 8, 1926 in Austin, to Leonard Arvin and Lana (Vieregge) Griffin. 

Patsy worked as a life insurance...

Arthur Lee Jarmon, Jr.

Dec 19, 2024

Funeral Services for Arthur Lee Jarmon Jr. , 69 of Cleburne, Tx will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Monday, December 30, 2024 at Emmanuel Temple Outreach Ministry in Cleburne with Bishop Charles Chandler officiating.

A visitation will be held for family and friends from 12-2 pm prior to the service.

Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Arthur Lee passed away on Thursday, December...

Pamela McClain

Dec 13, 2024

Funeral services for Pamela Gail McClain, 67, of Godley, Texas will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with her brother, Terry Finley officiating. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Johnathan McClain, Eric McClain, Christopher Humphery, Michael Stephens, Don Finley, Dan Finley, Ricky Padron, and Eric Spencer.

Visitation...

Marion "Mac" Edward McLean

Dec 13, 2024

A Homegoing Celebration for Marion “Mac” Edward McLean, 77, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 21, 2024 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Charles Chandler officiating, assisted by Elder Willie Mitchell. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery with Donald McNeil Jr, Derek Burke, Donovan Burke, Marcus McNeil, Tyrone Nunn and Dimario Mark serving...

James Cockrell

Dec 13, 2024

Funeral services for James ("Jim") Milton Cockrell, 73, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Mansfield Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Skyvue Memorial Park in Mansfield.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8 P.M., Wednesday, December 18, at Rosser Funeral Home.

James ("Jim") Milton Cockrell passed...

Mildred Joan Williams

Dec 12, 2024

Funeral service for Mildred Joan Williams, 91, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, December 23, 2024, at Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Glover officiating. Private interment will be in the Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery. 

 A visitation for family and friends will be had from 1 - 2:00 PM, Monday, prior to the...

Mary Virginia Cowen

Dec 11, 2024

Mary Virginia Shaw Cowen, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, cousin, aunt, and friend, was called home to her heavenly home on December 11, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on July 4, 1929, in Cleburne, Texas, to Leila Engeldow Shaw and Martin A. Shaw.

Mary graduated from Cleburne High School in 1947 and went on to lead a life...

Todd Benge

Dec 10, 2024

Todd Ansel Benge, 56, of Godley, TX, tragically passed away on December 10, 2024, at his home. A family man, businessman, and avid fisherman, Benge was admired by friends and family for his charisma, dependability, kindness, and loyalty. He was a gentle, loving spirit, and protective of his loved ones. In addition, he cherished his community and the relationships he...

Ellis Brannam, Jr.

Dec 9, 2024

Ellis Teems Brannam Jr., went to sleep on December 9th, 2024, until those trumpets sound, and he is called home by his Lord & Savior. He lived a long and fulfilling 89 years, surrounded by loved ones until the very end.

Ellis was a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, spouse, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and 20-year veteran. He always...

Barbara Ellen Gehlin

Dec 7, 2024

Barbara Ellen Gehlin, aged 68, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Cleburne, Texas. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 15, 1956.

Barbara studied at William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. She would later dedicate 30 years of her life educating 1st thru 6th graders at three schools in District 54, Schaumburg, Illinois.

Barbara was a person of profound...

Rosie Marie Sims

Dec 7, 2024

Graveside services for Rosie Marie Sims, 89, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10 A.M., Friday, December 13, 2024 in Rio Vista Cemetery. Chaplain Eddy Carrell will officiate.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 6-8:00 P.M., Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home.

Rosie Marie Sims passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Cleburne. She was born January...