Obituaries

Mar 11, 2024

Don Earl LaBaume was born on August 3, 1939, in Dublin, Texas, to H.S. “Bunk” and Emma Spikes LaBaume. He passed from this earthly life on March 11, 2024, in Middletown, Ohio. He was raised on a poultry farm between Dublin and Stephenville with his identical twin brother and two younger sisters. The family loved their life on the...

Mar 8, 2024

James Robert Neve, 79, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on January 19, 1945, in Brady, Texas, to Martin Wilson Neve and Marie Sarah (Nix) Neve. Upon graduating from Abernathy High School, he served in the National Guard for five years. He married the love of his life, Brenda Daily, on July...

Mar 5, 2024

Our beloved mother, Sue Betty Williams, ( Elma Elizabeth White ), 99, of Stephenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2024.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 16th, at the Stephenville Funeral Home with David Bearden and Doug Burns officiating. Burial will follow at the Erath Gardens of Memory.

Mar 5, 2024

Tommie June (King) Brooks, 90, of Stephenville passed peacefully from this Earth, surrounded by family, on March 5, 2024.  Graveside services will be held at Johnson’s Cemetery in Stephenville, TX on Saturday, March 9, at 3:00 pm.

Tommie was born on June 8, 1933 in Hasse, TX. She married Billy Brooks on August 2, 1947. Together they...

Mar 4, 2024

Gaynell Jefferies, 80, passed away on March 4, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1943, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Ottis and Lela Ida (Miller) Privitt. After graduating high school, Gaynell went on to continue her education in college. She married the love of her life, Dale Jefferies, on February 20, 1965, in Lipan,...

Mar 1, 2024

Kenny Fred Stafford, 73, of Sanderson, longtime resident of Erath County, died Friday, March 1, 2024 in San Angelo.

Funeral services for Kenny will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 4, 2024, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at West End Cemetery.  Visitation with Kenny Fred's family will begin at 1:00 PM Monday, one hour...

Feb 28, 2024

Barbara McKinney Bays, 78, of Stephenville, with her two children at her side, holding her hands, when she took her last breath on this earth on Wednesday, February 28th,  her first new breath was in eternity with Jesus.

Funeral services for Barbara will be at 10:30 AM Monday, March 4th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Werth...

Feb 27, 2024

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G.T. Nelson (Gayle Thomas Nelson) passed away February 27, 2024.  He was born July 19, 1935 in Borger, Texas to Gage and Audy Lea Nelson.  Gayle’s family moved to Comanche and he graduated from Comanche High School in 1953.  Working at...

Feb 25, 2024

Jessie Owen Rasberry passed on February 25, 2024 in Stephenville, Texas. He was born April 11, 1943 in Erath County to K. C. Rasberry and Alta Lois Cason. Visitation will be at 10 AM, prior to the funeral service to be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dennis Rejcek...

Feb 24, 2024

Cathy Lynn Keeney, 72, passed away on February 24, 2024.

She was born on December 10, 1951 in Gatesville, Texas, to Henry Carter and Betty Sue (Register) Campbell. After high school she went on to receive her bachelor’s degree at Tarleton State University before working at several different banks in Stephenville including Farmers First National Bank and...

Feb 19, 2024

Edwin ‘Ed’ Dwain Goodman, 85, of Stephenville, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Graveside services for Ed will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 22, 2024 at West End Cemetery, with Werth Mayes officiating.  Visitation with the Goodman family will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Ed was born...

Feb 15, 2024

Jose Ruben Barrera, 78, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on May 15, 1945, in Mexico, to Elpidio Barrera and Otilia Hernandez. Ruben was a hard worker, but his greatest job was providing for his family, and to dedicate his life to Jesus. He married the love of his life, Bernice Ramirez,...

Feb 13, 2024

James ‘Jim’ Leonard Huston, 75, passed away on February 13, 2024, in Fort Worth. He was born on April 12, 1948 to Clifton James Huston and Lela Frances Shelton Huston in Stephenville, Texas. On November 29, 1969, Jim married the love of his life, Judy Lucas, from Lingleville. He was in the National Guard and lived his whole life...

Feb 10, 2024

Melvin Lee Senter went to his eternal reward on Saturday. February 10, 2024 at his residence in Stephenville, Texas. The family will host a memorial service Saturday, April 20, at 2:00pm, at the Morgan Mill Community Center to celebrate his life.

Melvin was born in Stephenville, Texas on October 21, 1948 to Barney Lee Senter and Dalphine...

Feb 10, 2024

Jimmy Roy Mayfield, 75, died on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

A graveside service for Jimmy will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Clairette Cemetery in Clairette with Gary Williams officiating. The family will host a visitation from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Thursday, before the service, at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Jimmy Roy...

Feb 10, 2024

Martha Nell Northcutt, a beloved resident of Stephenville, Texas, passed away at the age of 97, peacefully in her home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1927, in Sipe Springs, Comanche County, Texas, to Francis Marion and Lillie Delk Vines.

Martha Nell was a devoted Christian and an active member of Victory...

Feb 9, 2024

It is with both earthly sorrow and heavenly rejoicing that our community bids farewell to Harry Alan Brown, who passed away peacefully on Feb. 9 at the age of 78 in the comfort of his wife's care at their home in Duffau, Texas. Harry, born on June 21, 1945 to the late Pascal and Lucille Brown, dedicated his life...

Feb 9, 2024

Roberto López, 72, passed away on February 9, 2024, at his home in Stephenville. He was born on April 5, 1951, in San Franciso, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Jesus López and Francisca Vanlenciano. He married Antonia Mata on December 4, 1977. He and his family later moved to Stephenville, in 2000. He worked hard doing many jobs but mostly working...

Feb 7, 2024

Sena Jo Leese, 80, of Stephenville, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Fort Worth

Funeral services for Sena will be at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 10th at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Marilyn Jones officiating.  Burial will follow at West End Cemetery.  Visitation with the Leese family will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM...

Feb 5, 2024

Ben F. Meek, Jr.

Ben was born December 23, 1930, in Stephenville, Texas, to parents Benjamin F. Meek and Sarah L. Winters Meek.  He passed away at the age of 93 on February 5, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.

Ben lived almost all his life in southwest Texas, attending public schools in Kermit,...