Obituaries

May 1, 2023

Vivian Oleta Brashear, 99, a long-time resident of Stephenville, Texas, went to be with her Lord on May 1, 2023, after a brief illness. Born April 11, 1924, to Wesley Virgil and Dessie Stewart Brashear in Bronte, Texas, Vivian was converted and baptized at Tennyson Baptist Church at an early age. She lived in the San Angelo and Sweetwater...

Apr 29, 2023

Horace D. Thompson, 86, of Lingleville, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born on September 4, 1936 to the late Herbert Earl Thompson and Minnie Mae Thompson in Stephenville, Texas. Horace lived in Erath County his entire life. Horace graduated from Lingleville High School in 1955 where he then went into the workforce. Horace was a...

Apr 26, 2023

Martha Cleo Jones passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Stephenville Texas at the age of 82. Martha was born on February 23, 1941 in Stephenville, Texas to Jack D. Jones and Susie Diffee Jones. She lived her whole life in Stephenville. After graduating high school she went on to take some college courses but then went on...

Apr 23, 2023

Virginia Lira, 56, of Granbury, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Granbury.

A visitation will be held Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Stephenville Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Life Church at 810 FM 205 Stephenville, Texas....

Apr 19, 2023

Dr. Don Michael Beach of Stephenville, a former Tarleton State University Dean and longtime faculty member, died April 19, 2023 at the age of 76. He was the only child of Jesse Price and Ona Blanche (Reeves) Beach, born on Nov 4, 1946 in Graham, TX. Don graduated from Midland Lee High School in 1965 and started his journey...

Apr 18, 2023

Travis ‘Rusty’ Miller, age 92, of Stephenville, born April 2, 1931, passed away April 18. 2023. After serving in the Navy, he married Rhoda Jean Carroll.

He is survived by daughter, Zoe Ray and husband, Kolan of Louisiana, daughter Rhonda Wilcox of Stephenville, grandchildren, Toby Ray, Brandi DuCote, Brody Ray, and Jeremy Wilcox, along with six great...

Apr 4, 2023

Edward John Geise was born December 22, 1944, in Nottingham, England, to Joan and John Geise. He died April 4, 2023, cradled by his two daughters. He spent the last days surrounded by his small, tight-knit family.

Edward John was known by many names: “Eddie” to those who knew him in his heyday; “Captain Ed”...

Apr 3, 2023

Kerry Shawn Thomas was born on February 5, 1964 in Houston, Texas to Jack and Kathy Thomas.  He went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2023 in his hometown of Carrollton, Texas.

He graduated from R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton.  He later earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Dallas Baptist...

Mar 31, 2023

Aileen Kendrick was born December 30, 1925 in Ellis, Kansas to Ben and Bertha Young. She was the oldest of three children. She spent the majority of her school years in Kansas, but her senior year the family moved to The Dalles, Oregon where she graduated from high school. While attending The Dalles High she was a majorette and...

Mar 31, 2023

Ellie Grace Crews, 3 months, took her final breath on Friday, March 31, 2023.  Ellie’s presence, laughter, smile, and light will be missed more than her family has the words to describe.

Ellie arrived on Thursday, December 29, 2022, a blessing placed softly in the arms of her mother.  Though Ellie was with her family for only...

Mar 30, 2023

James was born on February 19, 1940, in Cook, Texas to the late JT and Ruby Brown Little. He lived and worked in Erath County for part of his life then he moved to Graham Texas. Survivors include his Children Victoria Kay Shockley of Stephenville, Patricia Ann and husband Mike Fitzgerald of Odessa, Mary Katherine and husband Mark Lucky...

Mar 29, 2023

Sue Carol Dunn, 90, of Stephenville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2:00pm, First United Methodist Church.

Sue was born on September 22, 1932 in Mercedes, Texas to the late Paul and Merle Thompson. She married John Patterson...

Mar 28, 2023

A memorial service will be held at the West End Cemetery in Stephenville, TX on October 14, 2023 at 2:30 PM for Cecil “Don” Stone and Michael Joseph Gaffney.  A reception will follow at 2080 West Overhill Drive.  If it happens to rain that day, the service and reception will both be held at 2:30 PM at 2080 West...

Mar 28, 2023

Margie Ellen Chisolm Underwood was born November 19, 1936 to Henry Grady and Bertha Lee Chisolm in Palo Pinto County Texas and passed March 28, 2023 in Cleburne Texas.  She grew up the youngest of 6 children.  Margie had 3 brothers:  Walter Charles Chisolm (Dub) 1921-1990; Bert Henry Chisolm (Joe) 1924-2007; and the lone survivor of the family Robert...

Mar 26, 2023

Wynona Magee, 94, of Erath County, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Funeral services for Wynona will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 29th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Duffau Cemetery. Visitation with the Magee family will begin at 1:00 PM, one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

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Mar 26, 2023

Jayden Kahne McKinney, 15, of Stephenville, died as the result of an accident on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

A Celebration of Jayden’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, March 31st at the First Baptist Church in Stephenville, with Pastor Ed Dittfurth officiating.  Visitation with the McKinney family will be Thursday, March 30th from 6:00 PM...

Mar 20, 2023

Charlene Laney Young

Charlene Laney Young was welcomed into heaven on March 20, 2023. She was 92 years old.

Charlene was a lifelong Erath County resident. She was born April 13, 1930, and was the second of six children born to Jake Laney and Violet King Laney. Charlene graduated from Stephenville High School in 1948....

Mar 16, 2023

Joann Toler Pierce Kretzer, 86, of Iredell, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Graveside services for Joann will be 3:00 PM Saturday, March 18th at Duffau Cemetery in Erath County.  Services are under direction of Stephenville Funeral Home.

Joann was born on February 13, 1937, in Stephenville to the late Marvin Vester and Ethel...

Mar 7, 2023

Frank Duane Rasberry, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Frank Duane Rasberry, born November 8, 1941, in the Sapoak, Texas to Paul and Artie Rasberry, both now deceased.  Frank graduated Stephenville High School in 1959.  He married the love of his life, Judith Ann Walker, on May 26, 1962 in...

Mar 4, 2023

David Wayne Moore, 64 of Stephenville, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

David was born on April 11, 1958, in Stephenville to James Monroe and Martha Ann McGehee Moore.  David attended public school in Stephenville, graduating in the SHS class of 1976.  He was in construction most of his life, and a life long resident of...