Chad Aaron Parker, 34, of Burleson, Texas, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Memorial services celebrating his life are 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Dave Phelps officiated. There is no visitation scheduled.

Mr. Parker was born Dec. 30, 1982, the son of Connie (Burdett) Day and Samuel Edgar Parker Jr. He was an operations associate at Elevate and was a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; step-dad, Donnie Day; and uncles, Ronnie Day and Doug Parker.

Survivors include his son, Aiden Cole Parker, of Crowley, Texas; mother, Connie Day, of Burleson; father, Samuel Parker Jr. of Fresno, California; brothers, Shane Parker, Jeremy Parker, Matt Day and wife, Lacy, and Josh Day and wife, Jennifer, all of Burleson; nieces, Shariah, Hailey, Sydney and Avery; nephews, Milo and Dolan; best friends, Adam, Daniel and Shawn; and a host of other relatives and friends.

You may view the obituary online at www.rosserfuneralhome.net or follow us on Facebook.

Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne is handling the arrangements. 817-641-4800

Milton Guy Powell, Jr., “JR”, 85, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, surrounded by his family at home.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Burleson Memorial Park.

JR was born Sept. 22, 1931, in Alvarado, to M.G. and Bertha (Bryant) Powell. He married the love of his life, Ada Davis, in 1953. JR began his career with Texas Steel in 1955, promoting to lead positions after only three years. After forty years with Texas Steel, he retired to raise cattle and grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, JR enjoyed years of hunting, raising cattle, bird dogs, and greyhounds. A devoted family man, he will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Survivors include his wife, Ada Powell; daughters, Cindy Aaron, Kathy Bolt, and husband, Glen, and Eleanor Hohenberger and husband, Mark; son, Mike Powell and wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Roy, Christan, T.W., Courtney, Michael, Harrison and Justin; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Raegen, and Hudson; sisters, Betty Walraven, and Joan Hickman; brother, Don Powell and wife, Jean; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Joshua is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200

Devoted Wife, Mother and Humble Servant of God

Anne Hartman English passed peacefully on Feb. 11, 2017, from a stroke. As she went to be with the Lord, her husband and six children surrounded her and lifted her up in song with her favorite hymn, Amazing Grace. She is deeply loved and dearly missed.

A public memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. March 12, 2017, at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 601 S.W. Johnson Ave., Burleson, TX 76028.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to her favorite charity, Next Step Women's Center, 250-J N.W. Tarrant Ave., Burleson, TX 76028.

    Anne was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Lawrence and Martha Hartman on June 12, 1932. She was the third of five children. As a high school sophomore, she met and fell in love with her husband of 63 years, Dr. Wayne R. English, Jr. After completing her studies in business administration, she supported her husband and other physicians as an office administrator and manager. She completely committed her life to her family. She was a passionate gardener and loved being a member of the Burleson Garden Club. She also loved the game of tennis, playing the sport in her younger years and then avidly watching every Open on television. She was elected to the Board of the Burleson Independent School District, where she served for 10 years. She continued her civic service by participating in the Burleson Kiwanis Club. She was a Christian all her life and had been a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, since moving to Burleson in 1973. She loved her women's bible study and singing in the choir.

    She is survived by her husband, Wayne English; children, Janani English, Marti (Rick) Parker, Sandra (Kurt) Voss, Jeff (Laurie) English, Kenny (Jane) English, and Rob (Susan) English; grandchildren, Rob and Sarah Parker, Jacob and Leah Voss, Karissa Cannon, Raptor and Panther English, Molly English and Mather and Sam English; great-grandchild, Cole Cannon; siblings, Marion McBride, Betty Widman and Larry (Alice) Hartman; and many nieces and nephews, including Kris Bickley.

Louise Veal, 92, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Burleson.

Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Oaklawn Cemetery, Decatur, Texas. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb, 23, 2017, at Skyvue Funeral Home, Mansfield, Texas.

Louise was born March 3, 1924, in Era, Texas. She married Earl Veal on Feb 16, 1944. She had a passion for always being busy. Her first priority was her family. She worked until she was 86. Louise was known for her flowers and pecan tarts which she baked on a weekly basis. She never met a stranger and enjoyed learning about each person she met. In her later years, she lived at Covenant Place of Burleson. Louise loved it there.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; son, Craig; and two siblings.

Survivors include her daughter, Dana Beasley and husband, Robert; daughter-in-law, Lori Veal; siblings, Joyce Shults and Billy Joe Skinner; grandchildren; Brandon and wife, Alicia, Amber, Matthew and wife, Gina, Russell and wife, Kelsey, and Eleanor; five great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and countless friends.

Skyvue Funeral Home in Mansfield is handling the arrangements. 817-478-6955

Winnie Rea Maloney, age 90, of Fort Worth, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, with her family at her side.

Visitation is Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, from 1-2 p.m. at the Burleson Church of Christ, with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. Pastor Karl Jones will officiate. Interment will follow at Tye Memorial Cemetery, Burleson.

Winnie was born July 29, 1926, in Bosque County, the daughter of Raymond Beck and Fannie (Ownbey) Beck. She married Richard “Jack” Maloney on June 14, 1946, and they celebrated 70 years of marriage before her passing.

A great Christian woman with a heart of gold, Winnie was an active member of the Burleson Church of Christ, where she and her husband also taught Bible class. Winnie and Jack also raised many foster children together.

After Jack’s retirement, Winnie spent much of her time on their small farm. Winnie’s greatest joy in life was her family, all of whom will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Jack; sons, Chad Maloney and wife, Rhonda, Dan Maloney and wife, Cindy, and Keith Maloney and wife, Cindy; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and her twin brother, Jimmy Beck.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, in Arlington.

On December 4, 1923, Charles Wesley Elmore Marsh and Sarah Lavinia Smith Marsh were blessed by the birth of Charles E. Marsh, aka ‘Marsh’ to everyone he met. He was the youngest of four, and his three siblings were Julia Marsh Jenkins, Anne Marsh Vance, and James Elmore Marsh.

Marsh was born in Dublin, Georgia, and at the age of six, his family moved to Bradenton, Florida. He loved the beach and referred to himself as a Florida Boy. He graduated from Manatee High School and attended Mars Hill Junior College. Marsh loved reminiscing his high school years and continued to have contact with many of his classmates for the rest of his life.

In WWII, Marsh enlisted into the Navy. He served our country and was stationed at Alameda Naval Air Station where he worked on repairing airplanes damaged during combat and restoring them as new, primarily F6F planes. It was during this time when he met Mary Jane Witt, the only WAVE on the F6F line. They became good friends; however, when the war was over, they went their separate ways.

Marsh moved several times after separating from the service. In the summer of 1949, he received a letter from Mary Witt Letts, the WAVE he met in Alameda, California. The letter was forwarded to every address he lived since he left the Navy. She explained that she had married Bill Letts and had a little girl, Linda. Bill worked in law enforcement and was killed in the line of duty. His death occurred before Linda was born. Marsh and Mary had corresponded for several months when he asked her to marry him. She accepted, and they were married on July 8, 1950. They had three children, Linda, Sarah, and Don.

The Marsh’s spent many summers traveling all over the United States with the three kids in a station wagon and camping gear strapped on top of the car. They traveled extensively in the Western US and often took the grandkids. They joined camping clubs and took monthly trips around Texas and to nearby states.

Marsh loved classical music. He played the piano, violin, and organ. He loved playing the organ the most and insisted on purchasing one as large as his dining room. He played from memory, and used the organ to transcend into a world full of memories and relaxation. He made it known that the organ would be gifted to the church when he died.

Marsh is preceded in death by his wife Mary, and his son Don. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Haas (husband Gary Haas) and Sarah Miller; He has four grandchildren Donna Eder, Cheryl Coursey, Sharon Ratliff, and Julia Steger, and he has seven great grandchildren, Garrett Eder, Marissa Eder, Marlys Coursey, Erin Coursey, Robert Eubanks, Cray Steger, and Anna Steger.

We are celebrating his life on February 25, 2017, at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Burleson where he loved to play the organ for the morning services.

Adam Kerbs Jr., 89, of Keene, Texas, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, in Keene.

A memorial service celebrating his life is 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Keene Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Dr. George Reid will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at Rosser Funeral Home in Cleburne, Texas.

Memorials may be sent to Southwestern Adventist University, Attn.: Student Aid Department, 100 W. Hillcrest, Keene, TX 76050-1922.

Adam was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma, the son of Leah (Meier) and Adam A. Kerbs. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Becker and Barbara Burkhalter; and his wife, Margaret Baker Kerbs.

Survivors include his children, Richard Eugene Kerbs and wife, Dawn, of Burleson, Texas, daughter, Cynthia Kerbs Beach and husband, John, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and son, Johnnie Earl Kerbs and wife, Genni,, of Cleburne, Texas; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

You may view the obituary online at www. Rosserfuneralhome.net or follow on Facebook.

Rosser Funeral Home, in Cleburne, is handling the arrangements. 817-641-4800

Donnie Ray Yandell, 69, of Burleson, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, with interment following at 1:15 p.m. at DFW National Cemetery. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the funeral home.

Donnie was born Dec. 30, 1947, in Weatherford, to Jack and Ethel (Green) Yandell. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Donnie loved fishing, listening to classic rock, swimming, old cars, and watching the Discovery Channel. He was known to be a clown and prankster. Donnie proudly served in the U.S. Army, where he received a Purple Heart in the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Karen Yandell, of Burleson; daughters, Shelli Skipper and husband, Coy, of Aledo, Tianey Wallace and husband, Jamie, of Fort Worth; grandsons, Brandon Wright, Tyler Wallace and wife, Carly, and Trenton Wallace; granddaughters, Kelsi Skipper and Makenzi Skipper; sister, Pam Smith and husband, David, of Fort Worth; brother, Lonnie Yandell and wife, Pat, of Whitney; and numerous other family members and friends.

Mountain Valley Funeral Home, in Joshua, is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200

Michael C. Williams, 67, of Joshua, passed away Sat. Feb. 25, 2017 in Joshua.

A memorial service is 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2017, in the Godley United Methodist Church. Pastor Rudy Rudewick will officiate. Visitation is from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the church.

Michael was born Dec. 27, 1949, in Fort Worth, to Eugene Scott and Margie Ann Sedberry Williams. He married Diane Denise Condray on July 13, 1990, on the Flying Cloud in Road Town, Tortola British Virgin Islands.

Mr. Williams worked as a customer and community relations manager and pilot for Tarrant Regional Water District until retiring. He enjoyed flying, photography, sailing and hunting with his son and friends. He attended Godley United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jeanie Williams.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Diane Williams, of Joshua; daughter, Kimberly Williams, of Fort Worth; son, Cy Williams, of Ft. Worth; grandchildren, Carly Sanders and husband, Lance, and Cash Campbell; great grandson, Gavin; sister-in-law, Linda Condray; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss him greatly.

You may sign the guestbook, view obituary and photo at www.cpcleburne.com 

Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home in Cleburne is handling the arrangements. 817-648-0522

Thelma Lee McKnight, 84, of Burleson, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s association in her memory. http://www.alz.org/nca/in_my_community_58187.asp

Thelma was born Nov. 11, 1932, in Somervell County, to William and Tressie (Dyer) Porter. She loved playing Bridge, square-dancing, painting, and her fiddle. Thelma loved her family and church dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 54 years, Boyce A. McKnight; sons, Dewey and Darrell; and sister, Alma.

Survivors include her sons, Troy and Cary; grandsons, Justin and Jarrid; granddaughters, Afton, Chalice, and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Nicademus, Lili, Tristen, Gavin, Lexi, Layne, Daniella, and Camila; sisters, Janet, Freda, Betty, and Ruby; brother, Charlie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mountain Valley Funeral Home, in Joshua, is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200

Ronald William Pivonka, age 68, trading his crosses for a set of wings, passed from this life on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, after a 10 year battle with prostate cancer.

Memorial services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, in Burleson. Mass and burial are 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and cemetery in Frenstat, Texas, near his father.

Ronald was born Aug. 7, 1948, in Bryan, Texas, the son of Herbert D. and Geraldine (Schoppe) Pivonka. He graduated from A. C. Jones High School in Beeville, Texas, in May of 1966. Ronald received his BS degree in Recreation and Parks Administration in May of 1970 from Texas A&M University. While at A&M he met the love of his life, Scarlette Kocurek, of Deanville, Texas, and they married on Aug. 16, 1969, in Dime Box, Texas. He was proud to be an Aggie and a family man.

Upon graduation from A&M, Ronald joined the Texas Army National Guard, serving for six years and attaining the rank of Sergeant. Upon his return from Army training, he began his career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, in May of 1971, beginning as a Lake Ranger, and moving on to positions as Lake Manager (Hords Creek, O.C. Fisher and Canyon Lakes) and Outdoor Recreation Planner in the District Office in Fort Worth, where he retired in March 2005.

Ronald loved his family and was very proud of his sons and daughter-in-law. He had a special bond with his grandsons, who referred to him as “Papa Ronald” and he loved them very much.

He was preceded in death by a son, Rett Paul; and his father, Herbert.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Scarlette; sons, Roy Patrick, and Ryan Peter and wife, Jennifer; grandsons, Luke William and Landon Ryan; mother, Geraldine; brothers, Thomas, Monsignor Leonard, Richard and wife, Carol, and Carl and wife, Laura; sister Janice Popp and husband, Jeff; as well as many other relatives and friends.

To honor Ronald’s memory, in lieu of flowers, enjoy time with your family.

Samuel Villarreal Jr., 56, of Crowley, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Funeral services are 1 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Caddo Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 9,2017, at the funeral home

Samuel was born Nov. 1, 1960, in Mathis, to Samuel Sr. and Celia (Lopez) Villarreal. He loved playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren. Samuel was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Villarreal, of Crowley; daughter, Rachel Neighbours and husband, Cory, of Crowley; son, Curtis Villarreal and wife, Kristina, of Burleson; grandchildren, Dylan Neighbours, Landon Villarreal, and Avery Villarreal; sisters, Esmeralda Torres and Lisa Thorley; brother, Carlos Villarreal; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Mountain Valley Funeral Home, in Joshua, is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200

Wanza “Ray Boy” Taylor, 76, of Burleson, Texas, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017, at his home.

Funeral services are 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ken Coleman officiating. There is no visitation.

Mr. Taylor was born in Conroe, Texas, on Nov. 13, 1941, to Mary Etta (Rhoades) and Wanza Lee Taylor. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and he retired from Miller Brewery in 2005 after 32 years of service.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene Taylor, of Burleson; sons, Paul Taylor and Jasper Taylor and wife, Laurie; grandchild, Aiden Taylor; brother, Benjamin Taylor; sister, Carolyn Barringer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

You may view the obituary online at www.rosserfuneralhome.net or follow us on Facebook.

Rosser Funeral Home, in Cleburne, is handling the arrangements. 817-641-4800

Ronald Hugh Kimbell, 79, of Burleson, left this world Friday, March 10, 2017.

He was born Jan. 16, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Zollie Otis and Mary E. White Kimbell. Ronald grew up in Fort Worth, the youngest of four children, and graduated from Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School in 1957. Soon after, he began working at the Fort Worth Zoo, eventually achieving the position of Curator of Birds, an honorable title which he maintained until his retirement in 1995. His term at the zoo was temporarily interrupted to serve his country, which he proudly did through the U. S. Army. Ronnie never married, and leaves behind no children.

Ronald is preceded in death by his parents; one sister; Clyde Rivers; and two brothers, Joseph and Donald Kimbell.

Survivors include two nephews, Charles Rivers, of Victoria, Texas, and Donald Kimbell, of Alvarado, Texas. He also leaves behind, and will be fondly remembered by, many zoo co-workers and friends whose lives he touched by his kindness and generosity.

Mayfield-Kiser Funeral Home

12301 South Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76028 817-568-8836

Frieda M. Hailey, 89, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Covanent Place in Burleson.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Burleson. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Greenwood.

Frieda was born Dec. 31, 1927, to Dietrich and Frida Reiners in Bremen, Germany. She met her husband, Charles R. Hailey, while working at the military base in Bremen. They were married on April 11, 1949. Frieda was very active socially with friends, her Sunday School class and church. She was very proud of and close to her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 7, 1980.

Survivors include her brother, Herbert Reiners and wife, Karin, of Bremen, Germany; daughters, Janie Hommel, of Burleson, Carla Gartman and husband, Clyde, of Glen Rose, and Christine Henderson and husband, Bert, of Burleson; sons, Wesley Hailey and wife, Adriana, of Burleson, and James Hailey and wife, Michelle, of Rio Vista; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, with three more on the way; and four nieces.

Greenwood Funeral Chapel, in Fort Worth, is handling the arrangements. 817-336-0584

Jerome F. Harry, 85, of Godley, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017, in Ft. Worth.

Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at the DFW National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels of Johnson County, 106 E. Kilpatrick, Cleburne, TX 76031.

Jerome was born April 5, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, to August and Eleanor Machowick Harry. He married Hildegard Luise Sand on May 8, 1958, in Zweibrucken, Germany, and she preceded him in death on March 28, 2008.

Mr. Harry worked as a munitions specialist with the Department of Army for 15 years and was a retired MSgt. U.S. Air Force, retiring with 20 years of service.

In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings, Richard, Eleanor and Kathryn.

Survivors include his children, Alexander H. Keller and wife, Edda, of Zweibrucken, Germany, Angela W. Eddins and husband, Mark, of Burleson, Robert R. Harry and wife, Tambra, of Godley and Gregory O. Harry, of Godley; grandchildren, Meike Tielmann and husband, Andy, Till Keller, Ulrich Keller, Courtney Ryan and husband, Parker, Kayla McMahon, Ashley Eddins, Stephanie Eddins, Robert Harry Jr. and wife, Holly, Keegan Roady and husband, Tyler, Kirsten Harry and Jackson Harry; and great-grandchildren, Olivia Tielmann, Luis Tielmann, Emerson Roady and Everly Roady

You may sign the guestbook, view obituary and photo at www.cpcleburne.com

  Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 817-648-0522

Joe Green, 79, of Burleson, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.

Funeral services are 1 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the funeral home.

Joe was born March 15, 1938, in Burleson, to Guy and Ada (Wicker) Green. He graduated Burleson High School in 1956. Joe liked fishing, woodworking, and he loved to help people. He worked two jobs for 17 years. Joe spent a good part of his life as a caretaker for three cemeteries. He retired after 43 years with Union Pacific Railroad while holding a perfect safety record. Joe was the oldest member of Bethesda Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers, W.C. Green and Bob Green.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Green, of Burleson; son, James M. Green; daughters, Tina S. Green, Shelly M. Newell, and Rebecca F. Moore; step-son, Carey L. Thoms; sister, Mary L. Grant, of Burleson; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Mountain Valley Funeral Home, in Joshua, is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200

Katherine Haney, 84 of Burleson, died Sunday, March 26, 2017.

Services were 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Sappington Chapel Cemetery, Oklahoma. The viewing was 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Sappington Chapel Cemetery, in Oklahoma.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Lairamore, of Burleson; and son, Marvin Haney, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home

12301 South Freeway

Fort Worth, TX 76028

817-568-8836

Alfredo “Pancho” Villa, 55, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. No visitation is scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lust Garten, www.lustgarten.org 111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714.

Pancho was born Jan. 28, 1962, in Denver, Colorado. He was a loving husband to a loving wife. Pancho was an avid Cowboys fan, who enjoyed fishing with his sons-in-law. He considered his family and grandkids his “world”, and he loved spending holidays and celebrations with them. Pancho coached children’s baseball for many years. He liked playing guitars.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Martina (Sanchez) Villa.

Survivors include his wife, Janna Villa, of Burleson; daughters, Jenna Durgin and husband, Jason, of Burleson, Maleina Shields and husband, Scott, of Burleson; son, Jacob Wooten, of Crowley; grandchildren, Dakota, Seth, Cash and Colt; siblings, Sylvia Lopez and husband, Ralph, Frank Villa, Norma Aguilar, Lupe Alvarado, Mike Liserio, Leroy Liserio, Rosa Torres, Josie Mirelas; the family of Julio and Eudelia Vasquez; and numerous other extended family members and friends.

Mountain Valley Funeral Home, in Joshua, is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200

Pat R. (Faris) Wooten, 85, formerly of Burleson and Amarillo, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017.

At Pat’s request, there will be no services or viewing. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Town Hall Estates, 207 S. Old Betsy Rd., Keene, TX 76059.

Pat was born April 10, 1931, in Ballinger, to Lottie Webster and Ollie Halstead Faris. She was drum majorette in High School. Pat married Ernie Wooten in July of 1964. They were married for 48 years.

She and Ernie enjoyed their 5^th wheel travels, going to trap shoots (clay targets), but the hobby she liked most was shopping. Pat was considered a “pro” amongst her shopping friends.

Pat was lovingly cared for by the staff at Town Hall Estates in Keene for almost five years. Her family and friends are so grateful for the love they showed Pat.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernie Wooten; brother, L.W Faris; and sisters, Eugie Flynt and Juanita Russell.

Survivors include her step-son, Paul, of Florida; three generations of nieces and nephews; her fur-baby, Molly; faithful friends, Jerry and Trish O’Connor; Jessie Hartwell; and a very special niece, Karen Russell, who was always there any time she was needed.

Mountain Valley Funeral Home, in Joshua, is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200