Obituaries

Devin Lee Dodson

Devin Lee Dodson

Jul 3, 2020

Funeral services for Devin Lee Dodson, 29, of Keene, Texas will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Devin Dodson passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas...

Jannay Parkins Valdez

Jannay Parkins Valdez

Jul 1, 2020

Dr. Jannay Parkins Valdez passed away on July 1 , 2020, at the age of 76. He was preceded by his parents Irving and Maureen Parkins, as well as his sister Diane Transou, his brothers Jerry and David Parkins, his daughter Holly Altri and grandson Christopher Kjersgard. Jannay is succeeded by his wife Theresa, whom he married on June 9th,...

Leta Joe Duckett (Eustace)

Leta Joe Duckett (Eustace)

Jun 27, 2020

Funeral services for Leta Joe Duckett, 70, of Keene, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Melson officiating. Burial will follow in the DFW National Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be George Eustace, Luckey Wright, Will Richardson, Eric Lovvorn, and Ryan Johnson. Mrs. Duckett passed away...

Maria DeLuna Rodriguez (DeLuna)

Maria DeLuna Rodriguez (DeLuna)

Jun 26, 2020

A Funeral Mass for Maria DeLuna Rodriguez, 89, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cleburne. Father Sergio Rizo will officiate. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jesus Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez, Carlos Ozuna, Carmen Villalobos, Luis Rodriguez, Jr. and John Villalobos. Private services...

Robert Wade Battles

Robert Wade Battles

Jun 23, 2020

Graveside services for Robert Wade Battles, 93, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2020 at Rosehill Cemetery with Pastor Michael Musante officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Rosser Funeral Home. Mr. Battles passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his...

Delda Carter (Tyler)

Delda Carter (Tyler)

Jun 23, 2020

Delda Tyler Carter, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Cleburne. Mrs. Carter was born on November 2, 1933 in Victorville, California to Erma (Disney) and Brace Tyler. In 1951, Delda graduated from Victorville High School, and was crowned Miss Orange County the same year. She married William “Bill” Carter on January 13, 1952 in Victorville, California. Delda was...

Chester Wayne Smith Jr.

Chester Wayne Smith Jr.

Jun 21, 2020

A memorial service celebrating the life of Chester Wayne Smith, Jr., 66, of Cleburne, Texas will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Turning Point Church, 10700 Old Burleson Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76140. Chester Smith passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 in Cleburne. He was born in Cleburne on September 11, 1953 to Bonnie (Montgomery) and...

Daniel W. Henslee

Daniel W. Henslee

Jun 20, 2020

Funeral services for Daniel W. Henslee, 82, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cleburne with Father Sergio Rizo officiating. Burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery. Daniel Henslee passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home. He was born in Abbey Bend, Texas (Hood County) on January...

Loretta Thomasson (Jeter)

Loretta Thomasson (Jeter)

Jun 17, 2020

Graveside services for Loretta Thomasson, 76, of Joshua, Texas will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2020 at Caddo Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Melson officiating. There is no visitation scheduled. Loretta Thomasson was born in Tahoka, Texas on May 30, 1944, the daughter of Vinnie (Potts) and Floyd Jeter. Loretta married Bobby Thomasson on October 31, 1987...

Mac Rae Johnson

Mac Rae Johnson

Jun 13, 2020

Mac Rae Johnson, 87, of Grandview, Texas was born September 4, 1932 to Richard and Faye Johnson. Mac grew up in the small town of Covington, Texas on his grandfather’s farm. After graduation from Covington High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was honored to serve aboard the U.S. Pittsburgh from 1952-1955. Every time they left port,...

Shirley Joanne Wetmore (Maxwell)

Shirley Joanne Wetmore (Maxwell)

Jun 13, 2020

Shirley Joanne Wetmore, 58, of Keene, Texas passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. There are no services planned at this time. Shirley was born in Cortez, Colorado on September 13, 1961, the daughter of Louise (Hager) and Melvin Maxwell. Shirley and Larry Wetmore were married June 10, 1984 in Cortez. She was a member of the...

Richard Morgan Sigel

Richard Morgan Sigel

Jun 10, 2020

Richard Morgan Sigel, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Services will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. From Little Valley, New York, Richard was born May 4, 1939, the son of Irene (Richards) and Morgan Siegel. He married Tiana Anderson on July 3, 1984 in Weatherford, Texas. Richard served in the United States...

Wayne Marbut

Wayne Marbut

Jun 10, 2020

Graveside services for Wayne Marbut, 69, of Rio Vista, Texas will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 15, 2020 at Rio Vista Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4-6:00 P.M., Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Rosser Funeral Home in Cleburne. Wayne passed away peacefully in Burleson, Texas with his loving wife, Brenda and dear friend,...

Rebecca Keller (Brown)

Rebecca Keller (Brown)

Jun 9, 2020

April 5, 1929 – June 9, 2020 Rebecca Brown Keller, 91, of Glen Rose, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Rebecca was born to parents, Randall K. and Helen May Brown on April 5, 1929 in Bentonville, Virginia. After growing up on the family farm, Rebecca set her sights on moving to the big...

Martha Sue DeWitt (Mathis)

Martha Sue DeWitt (Mathis)

Jun 9, 2020

A memorial service for Martha Sue DeWitt, 94, of Cleburne, Texas will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Cleburne First Seventh-day Adventist Church with graveside services to follow. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 P.M., Friday, June 19, 2020 at Cleburne First Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. DeWitt passed away Tuesday, June 9,...

William R. "Bill" Stringer

William R. "Bill" Stringer

Jun 8, 2020

Graveside services for William R. “Bill” Stringer, 91, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 at Rosehill Cemetery with the Rev. John Glover officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Stringer, Mason Stringer, Roby Stringer, Matt Kendall, Greg Brown, Cooper Liebau, Steve Lanman and, Jimbo Morris. There is no visitation scheduled. A lifelong resident of...

Nicky Robert Warren

Nicky Robert Warren

Jun 5, 2020

Graveside services for Nicky Robert Warren, 64, of Wilmer, Texas will be conducted at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. The Reverend Barry Whitehead will offiiciate. Serving as pallbearers will be Lynn Brownlee, Glynn Brownlee, Jerry Cagle, Michael Cagle, Trey Williams, Cody Williams, and Brent Grelle. A visitation for family and friends will be...

Maxine Aliene Flanagin (Henderson)

Maxine Aliene Flanagin (Henderson)

Jun 3, 2020

Maxine Aliene Flanagin, 89, of Keene, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Keene. She was born October 11, 1930 in Clarksville, Arkansas to Opal (White) and Zearl Henderson. Aliene was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to many. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Ms. Flanagin was a retired debt collector...

Leslie Timothy Elder

Leslie Timothy Elder

Jun 1, 2020

Leslie Timothy Elder, 55, of Cleburne, Texas passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born December 2, 1964 in West Point, New York to Sammie (Wiggins) and Kenneth J. Elder. Mr. Elder was a self-employed pool technician and was of the Baptist faith. He loved to spend time with family and friends. He was preceded...

Vivian Bernice Cooper (Rabun)

Vivian Bernice Cooper (Rabun)

May 30, 2020

Graveside services for Vivian Bernice Cooper, 87, of Keene, Texas will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Friday, June 5, 2020 in the Keene Memorial Park. Pastor James Winegardner will officiate. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Rosser Funeral Home. Vivian Bernice Cooper passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in...