Obituaries

Local obituaries for Cleburne, Texas


Beverly Rice

Beverly Rice

Jan 14, 2026

A funeral service for Beverly Irene (Hoover) Rice, 88, of Cleburne will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel, located at 512 N Ridgeway Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033, with Pastor Tom Tomforde officiating. Interment will take place in Kemp Cemetery at a later date.

Beverly Rice, formally of Denison, a cherished...

Pete Arrey Gomez

Pete Arrey Gomez

Jan 13, 2026

A Celebration of Life will be held for Pete Arrey Gomez, 88, of Cleburne, at 5:00 PM in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel, located at 512 N. Ridgeway Drive, Cleburne, Texas 76033 on Saturday, January 17, 2026 where family and friends have the opportunity to gather for fellowship, pay respects and share memories with one another. He passed away...

Mary Sibley-Melton

Mary Sibley-Melton

Jan 9, 2026

A funeral service for Mary Sibley-Melton, 50, of Burleson, will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel, located at 512 N. Ridgeway Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033, with Pastor Kody Hughes officiating. Interment will be held at 1:00 PM in the Mountain Peak Cemetery, Midlothian, with Nick Haseloff, Kyle Melton, Britt...

Brenda Clay-Lewis

Brenda Clay-Lewis

Jan 9, 2026

A funeral service for Brenda Clay-Lewis, 65, of Cleburne, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel, located at 512 N. Ridgeway Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033, with Rev. Pauline Lauderdale officiating. The family has requested all attendees wear red in remembrance of Brenda Clay-Lewis. Interment will follow in the Greenlawn...

Barry "Motto" Eugene Langston

Barry "Motto" Eugene Langston

Jan 7, 2026

A funeral service for Barry "Motto" Eugene Langston, 78, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel, located at 512 N. Ridgeway Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. There will be a time of visitation for family and friends from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral...

David Dale Murdoch

David Dale Murdoch

Jan 3, 2026

A funeral service for David Dale Murdoch, 85, of Cleburne, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 9, 2026, at The Heights church, located at 1315 E FM 4, Cleburne, Texas 76031 with Minister Mike Barber officiating. Interment will follow in the Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Cemetery in Golden, Texas with Wade Chaney, Richard Hogan, Scott Murdoch, Harrison...

Rita Iris MacLeod

Rita Iris MacLeod

Jan 2, 2026

A memorial service for Rita Iris MacLeod, 73, of Cleburne, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 9, 2026, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel, located at 512 n. Ridgeway Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033, with Mr. Jeremy Bryant officiating.

Rita Iris MacLeod passed away on January 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and joy that will not...

Terry Lee Recer

Terry Lee Recer

Dec 31, 2025

There are no set services scheduled for Terry Lee Recer, 66, of Cleburne.

Terry Lee Recer, born on January 12, 1959, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Cleburne, Texas. His journey through life was marked by an infectious positivity and a friendly spirit that touched the hearts of everyone he encountered.

A devoted father, Terry was known affectionately...

Raymond B. Johnson, Sr.

Raymond B. Johnson, Sr.

Dec 30, 2025

A funeral service for Raymond Bernard Johnson, Sr., 59, of Venus, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 317 North Brazos Avenue, Cleburne, TX 76031 with Pastor Julius Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Venus Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation for family and...

Sandra Ratliff

Sandra Ratliff

Dec 29, 2025

A private memorial service for Sandra Ratliff, 77, of Alvarado, will be held at a later date.

Sandra Ratliff passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 in Alvarado, Texas. She was born on January 11, 1948 in Gladewater, Texas. Sandra worked as a store manager with Egan Fast Stop for nearly 30 years. She believed in working hard and did just...

Patricia "Trish/Trisha" Wilson

Patricia "Trish/Trisha" Wilson

Dec 29, 2025

Graveside services for Patricia “Trish/Trisha” Wilson, 88, of Kopperl, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2026 in the Caddo Cemetery, located at 6700 FM 902 in Joshua, Texas. There will be a time of visitation held at the cemetery prior to services beginning at 1:00 PM as well.

Patricia “Trish/Trisha” Wilson passed away in Glen Rose, Texas...

Isaias Martinez

Isaias Martinez

Dec 28, 2025

A mass for Isaias Martinez, 75, of Cleburne, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 807 North Anglin Street, Cleburne, TX 76031 with Father Sergio Rizo officiating.  Interment will follow in the Rosehill Cemetery, Cleburne. There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and...

Barbara Jean Robinson

Barbara Jean Robinson

Dec 28, 2025

A memorial visitation and gathering for Barbara Jean Robinson, 76, of Boerne and formerly of Cleburne, will be held from 4:00-6:00pm on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home. The family looks forward to hearing memories with those able to attend.

Barbara Jean Robinson passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in San Antonio. She was born on...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Denman

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Denman

Dec 27, 2025

Funeral services for Jackie Denman, 87, of Cleburne, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Visitation will be Friday, January 9th from 6:00-8:00 PM; both will be held at Westhill Church of Christ in Cleburne, TX.

Jacquelyn Lorelle Martin was born on July 8, 1938, in Mineral Wells, Texas to Clara Belle Middleton Martin and Cleburne Martin,...

Jack Elmer Veith

Jack Elmer Veith

Dec 26, 2025

Jackie Elmer Veith, affectionately known as Jack, was born on March 10, 1938, in Monett, Missouri. He passed away on December 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, leaving behind a legacy steeped in hard work, a love for animals, and a flair for humor.

Jack graduated from Purdy High School and spent much of his early years working for local farmers...

Greg Adam Gabel

Greg Adam Gabel

Dec 25, 2025

A funeral service for Gregory Adam Gabel, 71, of Grandview will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, located at First Baptist Church of Grandview, at 401 East Criner Street, Grandview, TX 76050 with Pastor Corey Cornutt officiating. Interment will follow in the Watts Chapel Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 PM - 7:00...

Danny Wayne Syrus

Danny Wayne Syrus

Dec 24, 2025

A funeral service for Danny W. Syrus, 71, of Cleburne, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel, located at 512 N Ridgeway Dr, Cleburne, TX 76033 with Pastor Mike Acker officiating. Interment will follow in the Baker Lain Cemetery with Greyson Anchondo, Tryston Anchondo, Connor Syrus, Carsyn Syrus, Joey Syrus,...

Charlotte Lou (Meals) Smith

Charlotte Lou (Meals) Smith

Dec 23, 2025

A graveside service for Charlotte Lou (Meals), 82, of Stephenville, will be held at 12:00PM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the Rosehill Cemetery located at 960 E. Second St., Cleburne, TX 76031 with Pastor Payton Carter officiating.

Charlotte Lou (Meals) Smith, a beloved matriarch, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Stephenville, Texas. Born on July 3, 1943, Charlotte lived...

Timothy Paul Carlson

Timothy Paul Carlson

Dec 22, 2025

A graveside service for Timothy Paul Carlson, 56, of Rio Vista, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Grange Hall Cemetery in Rio Vista, Texas.

Timothy Paul Carlson, a beloved son, father, grandparent, and friend, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on September 26, 1969, in Cleburne, Texas, he grew up...

Randall "Randy" Yarbrough

Randall "Randy" Yarbrough

Dec 22, 2025

A memorial service for Randall "Randy" Yarbrough, of Cleburne will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Burtis Williams officiating.

Randy Yarbrough lived his life the way he told his jokes—with heart, with hope, and with a twinkle in his eye that made you feel like you were in...