Obituaries

Edgar Edgmon

Edgar Edgmon

Jun 21, 2011

Edgar Edgmon, 91, of Denton, formerly of Stephenville, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Denton. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with J.K. Minton officiating. Interment will follow at the Lingleville East End Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00...

Harry  B. Dodge  Jr.

Harry B. Dodge Jr.

Jun 15, 2011

Harry B. Dodge, Jr. was born on May 19, 1931 in Luling, Texas to Harry and Elvis Dodge, Sr. Harry, Jr. died on June 15, 2011 at the Stephenville Nursing Home in Stephenville, Texas. Harry had just turned 80 years of age on May 19, 2011. In 2003 he made his home in Stephenville, Texas after moving from Fayetteville, Arkansas....

Lillie Arlene Starnes Ator

Lillie Arlene Starnes Ator

Jun 10, 2011

Lillie Arlene Starnes Ator, 93, of Brady formerly of Stephenville, ascended into heaven on Friday, June10, 2011. Graveside Service will be held at 11:30 am Monday, June 13, 2011 at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Stephenville. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am until 11:00 am before the service at Stephenville Funeral Home. Lillie was born on February...

Patrick  Henry Stephens

Patrick Henry Stephens

Jun 9, 2011

Patrick Henry Stephens, 68, of Huckabay, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, June 13, 2011 at Huckabay Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Huckabay Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday at the Stephenville Funeral Home. Patrick was born on November 2, 1942 to...

Melba  Peters Mccoy

Melba Peters Mccoy

Jun 5, 2011

Melba Peters McCoy, 77, of Stephenville, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 in Bedford. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Mitchell Cemetery in Iredell. Visitation will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Melba was born June 22, 1933 in...

Harold (Chuck)  Gildner

Harold (Chuck) Gildner

May 31, 2011

Harold (Chuck) Gildner, 87, of Hico, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Hamilton. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Harry Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Johnsville Cemetery in Erath County. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday at the...

Harold  Wayne Lowe

Harold Wayne Lowe

May 31, 2011

Harold Wayne Lowe, 80, of Stephenville, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Stephenville. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Cowboy Church of Erath County with Werth Mayes and Dale Cartwright officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Dale Cemetery in Erath County. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until...

Ronieva  Charlene Stephens

Ronieva Charlene Stephens

May 30, 2011

Ronieva Charlene Stephens, 65, of Huckabay, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Huckabay Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Pugh officiating. Interment will follow at the Huckabay Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday at the Stephenville Funeral Home. Ronieve Charlene was...

Evelyn  Ridings Harmon

Evelyn Ridings Harmon

May 28, 2011

Evelyn Ridings Harmon, 68, of Morgan Mill, died Saturday, May 28, 2011 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at the Morgan Mill Cemetery in Morgan Mill. Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the Stephenville Funeral Home....

Carol  Marie Griffin

Carol Marie Griffin

May 26, 2011

Carol Marie Griffin, 66, of Stephenville, died Thursday, May 26, 2011 in Stephenville. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday at Smith Springs Cemetery in Erath County with her family conducting the services. Visitation will be at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Stephenville Funeral Home. Services are under direction of Stephenville Funeral Home. Carol was born on...

Ken Portwood

Ken Portwood

May 26, 2011

Ken Portwood lost his courageous battle with amyloidosis and other complications on May 26, 2011. Jesus welcomed him to his eternal home in heaven. Funeral: First Baptist Church Stephenville, 2:00 p.m., with visitation preceding at 1:00 p.m.,Monday, May 30, 2011, with Dr. Jim Williams, and Rev. Emil Becker officiating. Interment: Erath Gardens of Memory. Pallbearers: Wade Beam, Adam Beam, Seth...

George  H. Robinson  Jr.

George H. Robinson Jr.

May 26, 2011

George H. Robinson, Jr., 90, of Stephenville died on Thursday, May 26, 2011 in Stephenville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 30th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Harley D. Martin officiating. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday at Stephenville Funeral Home. George was...

Cindy  Lee Cross

Cindy Lee Cross

May 25, 2011

Cindy Lee Zachery Cross, 54, of Stephenville, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Fort Worth. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dan Murray and Rev. Glenn Shock officiating. Burial will follow at the West End Cemetery in Stephenville. Cindy was born on December 4, 1956...

Winnie  Jones Stem

Winnie Jones Stem

May 24, 2011

Winnie Jones Stem, 72, of Stephenville, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in Stephenville Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1424 Stuart Rd in Denton, TX with John Lindsey and Werth Mayes officiating. Under direction of Stephenville Funeral Home. Winnie was born on September 27, 1938 in Erath County to...

Steve  Morgan New

Steve Morgan New

May 19, 2011

Steve Morgan New, 67, of Sherman formally of Stephenville, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Dallas. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the West End Cemetery in Stephenville. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday at the funeral...

Michael  Shawn Stewart

Michael Shawn Stewart

May 16, 2011

Michael Shawn Stewart, 43, of Cleburne, died Monday, May 16, 2011 in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 19th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Parrott officiating. Burial will follow at Duffau Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Stephenville Funeral Home. Michael Shawn was born on February 1,...

Terry  Franklin Bush

Terry Franklin Bush

May 14, 2011

Terry Franklin Bush, 62, died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Huckabay Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Stephenville Funeral Home. Terry was born March 8, 1949 in Middletown, Ohio to the...

Elton  Francis Bills

Elton Francis Bills

May 14, 2011

Elton Francis Bills, 92, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011, at a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, May 18. 2011 at the Hillcrest Church of Christ. Burial will follow at the West End Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 PM until 8 PM at the Stephenville Funeral Home. Elton was born November...

William T. Pilkington (Tom)  Dr.

William T. Pilkington (Tom) Dr.

May 10, 2011

Dr. William T. (Tom) Pilkington, Professor of English at Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, died suddenly May 10 in a Fort Worth hospital with his family by his side. Professor Pilkington was a Texas A&M Regents Professor, a Tarleton State University Scholar, and a member of the Texas Institute of Letters. A popular Tarleton teacher for over 40 years, Dr....

Elizabeth  Kylberg Wall

Elizabeth Kylberg Wall

May 7, 2011

Elizabeth Kylberg Wall, 84, died on Saturday, May 7, 2011 in Stephenville She was born on June 17, 1926 in New Sweden, Texas to Oscar and Anna Kylberg. Elizabeth married Adolph Wall on June 25, 1946, and he preceded her in death January 9, 1995. She was a rancher and a homemaker. She is survived by son, Wayne and wife...