Obituaries

Dec 8, 2024

J D Walker, 90, of Stephenville, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Funeral services for J D will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Russ Bare officiating. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery. Visitation with the Walker family will be 10:00 AM till 11:30 AM Thursday morning....

Dec 4, 2024

Sean Steven Simpson (Guthrie), 43, of Dublin passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by family on December 4, 2024.

Sean was born on February 3, 1981 to Peggi Simpson in Proviso Township, Illinois. Sean was raised by his loving mother and stepfather Peggi and Tim Guthrie. He moved to Texas in 1993, where he made his home...

Dec 4, 2024

Elsie Louise Pack Gregory, 96, passed away peacefully, on December 4, 2024, in Arlington, TX. She was born on August 15, 1928, in Stephenville, TX, to George Albert Pack and Mary Ola (McLaughlin) Pack and a large, loving, family. On September 2, 1945, she married TG Lowery and had 2 beautiful children, Brenda and Terry. Then on February 13,...

Nov 20, 2024

Don Parker, 86, of Stephenville, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Funeral services for Don, will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 23 rd at the Graham Street Church of Christ in Stephenville with Doug Svien officiating. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery. Visitation with the Parker family will begin at 1:00 PM, one hour...

Nov 20, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Richardson Hampton, daughter of the late Woody and Hallie Richardson, was born November 25, 1945 in Dublin, TX. She graduated from Dublin High school in 1964 where she was a star basketball player, cheer leader, homecoming queen and band sweetheart. She married the late Johnny Wayne Hampton on February 5, 1964 in Stephenville. Barbara Hampton was a...

Nov 17, 2024

Beth Randolph, 66, passed away on November 17, 2024, in Stephenville, Texas. She was born on October 9, 1958, in Hico, Texas, to John Ben Rumph and Wanda Nell Johnson Rumph. She grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, later returning to Hico and graduating from Hico High School. She married Spencer Randolph on April 15, 1978 in Fort Worth,...

Nov 10, 2024

Carrie Dean Brooks, 65, passed away at her home on November 10, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1959, in Hico, TX, to Charles and Clarice Dean (McClendon) Brooks. After finishing up her education, she was very determined and went on and worked hard as security for Arlington ISD.

Carrie is survived by her daughter, Natosha...

Nov 10, 2024

Velia Vargas, 88, passed away on November 10, 2024, in Temple, Texas. She was born on February 4, 1936, in Allende Coahuila, Mexico, to Juan Muñoz and Teodora Elizondo. On April 29, 1984, she married Jose Socorro Vargas in West Liberty, Iowa, and had many great years with him until his passing on May 6, 2023. Velia has been...

Nov 9, 2024

On June 20, 1929 in Erath County near Bowman Ridge, Alma LaRue White Weems was

welcomed by her parents Jesse Lee (Buster) White and Willie Thelma White.  On

Saturday November 9th, 2024, God called her home with the words “well done, good and

faithful servant.”

She began school in a two-room...

Nov 8, 2024

Wilson Earl Wilcoxon, 89, of Stephenville, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 in Fort Worth.

Wilson was born December 3, 1934, in Lingleville, TX, the son of RE & Maxine Wilcoxon.

He graduated from Lingleville High School.

Wilson married Jeanette Fincannon on March 15, 1957, in Desdemona. They had four children: Pam...

Nov 7, 2024

Robert “Wayne” Bear, 93 years of age, passed away on November 7, 2024 at Legacy Estate in Comanche, TX. Graveside service will be will be held at Garden of Memory Cemetery between Dublin and Stephenville, TX on Tuesday, November 12, at 2 PM.

Wayne was born in Comanche County, Texas on May 9, 1931, the son of...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Micheal Ray Turley, a beloved member of the Dublin, TX community. Born on December 19, 1949, in Dublin, TX, Micheal graduated from Stephenville High School in 1968 before embarking on a varied career as a skilled Carpenter, Dairyman, and Farmer. He passed away on November 6, 2024, surrounded...

Nov 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Gwyn Cragwall, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gwyn was born on January 26, 1929, near Carlton, TX, to Ernest and Hattie (Faulkner) Rasberry, and peacefully departed on November 3, 2024, in Stephenville, TX. She was a devoted U.S. citizen, dedicating her career as a Secretary of Human Resources for the...

Nov 3, 2024

Estle Mae (Dixon) Wells was born on January 27, 1930, in Santa Anna, Texas. As the youngest of six children born in the Great Depression, Estle learned at an early age the values of frugality, tenacity, and hard work. She carried these values throughout her entire life. Anyone stopping by Estle’s home might find her clearing out a fence...

Nov 1, 2024

Tommy Brown, 83, passed away at Bridgewater Memory Care in Hood County on November 1, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1941, in Graham, Texas, to Benjamin James and Alta Mae (Cook) Brown. After school, Tommy went on to become a hard-working farmer and a truck driver, doing what he could to provide for his family. On June...

Oct 28, 2024

Ora Lee Weatherly Leeth was born 10/25/31 in Gainesville, Tx to Garland C. Weatherly and Anna Lou Anderson Weatherly.  She is survived by a son, James David Leeth and daughter, Cindy Leeth Dinneen (partner, Keith Todd),  brother-in-law, Tom Leeth (wife Ruth), nephews (Ward (wife Bonnie), Mike and Mark McCain (wife Sharon), Greg (wife Karol) and Andrew Leeth(wife Heather)) and...

Oct 26, 2024

David Owen Pack, 88, of Tolar, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at Oak Dale Cemetery in Erath County. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at the Stephenville Funeral Home.

David was born on...

Oct 24, 2024

Billy Eugene Garrett, “Pawpee”, 68, of Hico, Texas, passed from this life on October 24 th , 2024. Billy was a son of the late L.D. And Lillie Louise Garrett of Stephenville and a very loved brother to 16 siblings. Billy lived his life by his own terms. He had many things he regretted but has always felt his...

Oct 15, 2024

On October 15, 2024, the world lost a beloved member of the community with the passing of Robert Don Eakins.   Born on November 29, 1975, in Ranger, TX, Robert was a proud Texan through and through. A retired GW Wireline operator in the oil and gas industry and respected Captain of the Morgan Mill Volunteer Fire Department.

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Oct 14, 2024

Jianna McCormick passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at the age of 65 in Fort Worth, TX. Born on August 5, 1959, in Sherman, TX, to John and Marian (Wilson) Duke. Jianna dedicated her life to the field of education, retiring from Granbury ISD. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that will forever be cherished...