Obituaries

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...

Oct 8, 2024

Norman Eugene Carlson, 89, passed away at his home on October 8, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on April 24, 1935, to Klaus Grønvold and Ragnhild (Hagelund) Grønvold, in Toten, Norway. He was later adopted by his loving parents, Emil August and Petronelle ‘Nellie’ (Grønvold) Carlson. After completing his education, he went on to serve his country...

Oct 6, 2024

Lucille Bills, 90, passed away on October 6,2024, at Lone Star Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. She was born on July 28, 1934, in Stephenville, Texas, to Calvin Houston and Cecil Jo (Jones) Pack. She lived in Stephenville her whole life. After graduating from high school on August 18, 1951, she married the love of her life, R. C. Bills,...

Oct 5, 2024

Melanie Diane Conger, 50, passed away at her home on October 5, 2024. She was born on October 10, 1973, in Anson, Texas, to Mark and Marque Knutson. After graduating high school, she received her undergraduate from Tarleton State University and later received her master’s degree from Lamar University. She had a calling in special education and worked very...

Oct 4, 2024

Doris Jean McCauley Roberson, 83, of Stephenville, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024.

Funeral services for Doris will be at 2:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2024 at Stephenville Funeral

Home Chapel. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery.  Visitation with the Roberson family will

begin at 1:00 PM, one hour prior to...

Sep 22, 2024

Eula Jean (Ash) McConal, born August 14, 1940, to Johnnie and Minnie Ash, passed away peacefully September 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. She was born in the countryside just north of Desdemona, Texas, where she attended Desdemona School, graduating in May 1958. Eula Jean continued her education at Abilene Christian College from 1958...

Sep 16, 2024

Leona Eileen (Bray) Bearden, 74, passed away at her home in Dublin, on September 16, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1949, in Clayton, New Mexico, to Otis Bray and Dorothy Geneva (Stevenson) Bray. After finishing high school, she married the love of her life, Johnny Bearden on September 28, 1968, in Amarillo, Texas. They later settled in...

Sep 13, 2024

James (Jim) Dennis Burnett was born January 13, 1941 in Meade County Kentucky to Ralph Maxwell Burnett and Lillian Eugenia Bolton Burnett. He passed from this world on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife: Joyce “Toler” Burnett, daughter Cindy Darlene Finley (William), stepson Mark Dowell, grandson Jeremy Talbert (Maria), granddaughter...

Sep 12, 2024

Jesse Wayne Dunn, 49, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Brownwood, Texas. He was born on March 18, 1975, in South Korea. His parents later settled in Texas and raised him in Erath County. He always had a smile on his face and quickly made friends everywhere he went. He loved music and singing. The only thing he...