Obituaries

Jul 20, 2022

Jean V Riggs, 92, of Stephenville, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Stephenville.

Funeral services for Jean will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Weldon Branham officiating.  Burial will follow at Pony Creek (Box) Cemetery.  Visitation with the Riggs family will be 6:00 PM to 8:00...

Jul 18, 2022

Wanda Christine (Wesson) Watson passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at North Star Ranch Rehabilitation in Bonham, TX.

Graveside services for Wanda will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 23rd at East Memorial Cemetery, with Weldon Branham officiating.  Visitation with the Watson family will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Jul 17, 2022

Maria Elisabeth Louise Sluijter “Riet” Burger was born in Baarn, The Netherlands February 14, 1953.  She lost her struggle with ALS on July 17, 2022 at the age of 69 at her home in Dublin, Texas where she and her husband recently relocated, to be closer to family, from their hometown of Pickton, Texas.

Through a shared...

Jul 17, 2022

Joe Lee Killian, a longtime Tomball resident went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 17, 2022, surrounded by his beloved family at the age of 83.

Joe will be buried at Erath Gardens of Memory, 6811 US 377, Stephenville, Texas with a Graveside service on Saturday, July 23rd at 12:00 Noon.  Visitation with...

Jul 16, 2022

Norma Lee King (Henson)

Norma was born on May 2, 1940, in Lingleville, Texas, to the late Carl Henson and Mary Whitworth Henson. After graduating as the valedictorian from Lingleville ISD, Norma moved to Odessa in 1965 to become a homemaker and mother. In her limited free time, Norma attended the Church of Christ, was a Cub...

Jul 14, 2022

Nelda Joy Riherd Calhoun, 87 of Stephenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Graveside services for Joy will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 17th at Lower Green’s Creek Cemetery with Mark and Melissa Castleberry and Ed Dittfurth officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday, July 16th 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM...

Jul 13, 2022

Retired herdsman, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Robert Jason Caldwell’s life didn’t come to an end with his death.  Jason passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the age of 61 after a courageous health battle, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy.

Jason grew up in Dell City, Texas and...

Jul 2, 2022

Carson Herd Loving, 87, of Lingleville, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Stephenville.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Lingleville West End Cemetery in Lingleville. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at...

Jun 30, 2022

Liddy Rose Dowell, 79, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Dittfurth officiating.  Burial will follow at Post Oak Cemetery, near Glen Rose.  Visitation will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Jun 24, 2022

Charlene Martin was called to her heavenly home on Friday, June 24th, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer; which she finally won when she entered the arms of Jesus.

Celebration of life memorial will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 11am at Granbury Baptist Church in Granbury

She was born on June...

Jun 17, 2022

Paul Ray Kitchens, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 7th, 1959; he passed June 17, 2022.

He was the second son born to Paul S. and Velma (Rudloff) Kitchens.  He was followed by two more siblings and made sure they knew he was their big brother and he would always be there for them. As his...

Jun 14, 2022

Mary Frances Franklin Hyde, 92, of Stephenville, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Frances was born on Thursday, November 21, 1929 in Ganado, Texas to the late R. O. and Lizzie Scott Franklin.  She married Isaac Henry ‘Ike’ Hyde on January 25, 1947, in Morgan Mill.  Ike preceded her in death on September 16, 1988.  Frances...

Jun 13, 2022

Larry Hammett passed away on June 13, 2022 at the age of 75, receiving his award from his Lord and Savior.  Larry was born on August 27, 1946 in Stephenville, Texas to William (Bill) and Rita Apple Hammett.

Funeral services for Larry will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 17, 2022 at Stephenville First Baptist Church with Dr....

Jun 1, 2022

Walter "Wayne" Frank, 94, of Stephenville, Texas, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Stephenville Funeral Home, with Mike Fritscher, officiating.  Burial to follow at Indian Creek Cemetery, in Erath County.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 (one hour prior to services).

Wayne was born...

May 25, 2022

Clinton W. White

June 4, 1938 ~ May 25, 2022

Graveside services for Clint will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 4th at Chalk Mountain Cemetery, with brother Charles Collett, officiating.  Under direction of Stephenville Funeral Home.

Clinton was born on June 4, 1938 in Weslaco, Texas to the...

May 25, 2022

Carolyn “Cookie” Thompson

March 15, 1939 ~ May 25, 2022

Carolyn “Cookie” Thompson age 83 died on May 25, 2022. A visitation for Cookie Thompson will be held from 2:00-4:00pm on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Stephenville Funeral Home with a private burial at a later date.

Cookie...

May 24, 2022

Robert (Bob) Gene Phillips, age 74, of Stephenville, Texas was called home to be with the Lord on the night of May 24, 2022. He fought hard during a 2 month stay in the hospital due to having a stroke. A memorial service will be held at Stephenville Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM.

May 23, 2022

Timothy Bradford Thompson was born in Stephenville, Texas, on August 16th, 1951, to Brad and Betty Thompson.  He was delivered by the late Dr. Bruce S. Terrill, who would become one of Tim’s closest friends.  Tim graduated Stephenville High School in 1969.  He played saxophone in the Yellow Jacket Band and SHS Jazz Band.  Tim married Rita Boucher Thompson,...

May 22, 2022

Billy Frank Maness passed from this life to his maker on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his home in Stephenville, Texas, Erath County.  He resided in the Timbers Hills Area of Erath County.  His passing was unexpected but blessedly serene and his loving wife and partner in all things was with him at the time of his passing.  Excellent...

May 18, 2022

Nancy Bond of Desdemona went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 18, 2022.

Memorial service will be on Wednesday May 25, 2022 at Stephenville Funeral Home at 10:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM before the service. Nancy was born to Hardie and Dorothy Tidwell on October 6, 1944. She grew up on the...