Obituaries
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...
Druesilla Lois Ann Pool
Dec 4, 2024
Funeral services for Druesilla Lois Ann Pool, 91, of Keene, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 9, 2024 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Clint Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1-2 P.M. Monday, prior to the service.
Druesilla Pool passed away peacefully...
Nancy Ann Marrs
Dec 4, 2024
Funeral services for Nancy Marrs, 58, of Cleburne, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Rosser Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Emerald Hills Cemetery in Kennedale, Texas.
A visitation for family and friends will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, also at Rosser Funeral Home.
Nancy was a...
Felipa Rodriguez
Dec 4, 2024
A funeral mass for Felipa Rodriguez, 88 of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 9:00 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Sergio Rizo officiating. Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Willie Rodriguez, Paul Rodriguez, Steven Bailey, Jacob Bailey, Eric Gonzales, Gavin Gonzales, Luis Garcia and David Davis. Honorary pallbearers...
Jack Albert Price
Dec 3, 2024
Jack Albert Price, the fourth child of John Price and Effie Hughes Price died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time.
Jack's father died when Jack was only four years old, so he grew up in a single parent home. During the Great Depression, the family struggled financially. They survived with everyone contributing as best they...
Amos David "Dave" Caraway, Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
Funeral services for Amos David "Dave" Caraway, Jr., 88, of Cleburne, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Melson officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held at 9 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Cope Cemetery with Chris Caraway, Clifton Caraway,...
Betty Collins
Nov 30, 2024
Betty Joan Collins (Baldrige) was born on March 14, 1940, in Tucson, Az to Nelle Bell Borum & Lilborne Edward Baldridge. Betty was 84 years young when she passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Betty was an amazingly strong and resilient woman. She had never met a stranger, and everyone was treated like family...
Joalene Alfreda Cummins
Nov 29, 2024
Graveside services for Joalene Alfreda Cummins, 104, of Burleson, Texas will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Rosehill Cemetery.
Joalene Cummins passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 in Crowley. She was born August 2, 1920 in Lockney, Texas to June and Hattie (Blanton) Simpson and lived around Joshua and Burleson since the 1960s. Mrs. Cummins was...
Bobby Neal Reed
Nov 25, 2024
Bobby Neal Reed, 78, of Cleburne, Texas passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Coleman officiating.
Bobby Neal Reed was born in Murfreesboro, Arkansas on July 2, 1946, the son of Lena Vernell (Cogdell) and Roy Reed.
He married Mary...
Rita Elsner
Nov 25, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rita Ann Elsner, 93, on November 25, 2024. Rita passed away peacefully in her sleep at Texas Health Huguley Hospital.
Rita Ann Elsner was born on January 6, 1931, in Takoma Park, Maryland, to Elton and Olive Wetmore. She was the last surviving of seven siblings. Rita was a devoted...
Merrill "Merl" Gardner
Nov 24, 2024
Everett Merrill “Merl” Gardner was born on September 25, 1952 to Everett Eugene “Gene” and Katherine Chambliss Gardner. He was born and raised in Cleburne learning the trades from his dad and uncles; ultimately choosing carpentry as his career. His enjoyment of working with his hands building things for those he loved was evident in his beautiful work. He spent...
Harry Eickenberg
Nov 23, 2024
Harry William Eickenberg, Jr., 81, of Grandview, Texas passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
He was born on February 23, 1943, in Jacksons' Gap, Alabama to Lorene (Vines) and Harry William Eickenberg, Sr.
Mr. Eikenberg is survived by his wife, Carolyn Grenda Eickenberg and one daughter.
Janice Marie Stafford
Nov 22, 2024
Janice Marie Stafford, 65, of Covington, Texas passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home.
There are no services planned at this time.
Janice was born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 11, 1959, the daughter of Rose Mae (Townsend) and George Sampson Stafford, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Charles O. Reed, Jr. of Covington and other family members
Edith Russek
Nov 19, 2024
Funeral services for Edith Ildiko Russek, 79, of Azusa, California will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Nolan River Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry York officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Mrs. Russek will be buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, California at a later...
Danny Earl "Dan" Roberts
Nov 19, 2024
Danny Earl “Dan” Roberts of Keene, Texas, was born in Fort Worth on July 22, 1949 to Percy Willis Jr. and Mildred Louise Roberts (Dean). Dan passed away on November 19, 2024.
Dan attended Chisolm Trail Academy in Keene and later graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Economics from Southwestern Union College (now known as Southwestern Adventist University) in Keene,...
Anthony Joseph "Joe" Segars
Nov 18, 2024
Funeral services for Joe Segars, 62, of Blum, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home. A visitation with the family will be held immediately following the service. A private burial will be in the family cemetery.
Joe Segars, born January 22, 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas went to be with his Lord and...