All Obituaries

Stephen Gray Hamrick, “Hammer” July 10,1949 ~ May 4, 2024  Stephen Gray Hamrick, “Hammer” 74 years old passed away on May 4, 2024, in Belton Texas. He was born on July 10,1949 in San Saba Texas, to Carl Jr. “Pete” Hamrick and Natalie Gage Hamrick. He grew up in San Saba County where he helped his father for many years farming and ranching. He graduated from San Saba high School in 1967 and attended Tarleton State University from...

Betty Raylene Lollar April 14, 1946 – May 4th, 2024     Betty Raylene Lollar was born on April 14, 1946 in Lubbock, Texas to her father John Buford and her mother Margoreen Stokes. She left us for her heavenly home on May 4, 2024.   Betty retired from Macys in Beaumont 16 years ago. After retirement, she moved to Stephenville. Betty never left retail, she continued at the local flea market where she made many good friends. She never met a stranger and always had...

Daniel Leslie Corliss, 82, of Carbon, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Graveside services for Dan will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 6th at the Family Farm in the Okra Community in Eastland County located at 150 CR 380, Carbon, Texas, with Pastor Jim Everidge officiating. Dan was born on August 27, 1941, in Ayer, Massachusetts to the late Richard W. Corliss and Eleanor Bean.  Dan spent most of his life as a carpenter/construction worker, and retired after...

Randal Lynn Chapman, 69, passed away too soon on April 28, 2024, in Stephenville, Texas. He was born on June 22, 1954, in Brownfield, Texas, to Donald Eugene and Jimmie Oneta (Moreman) Chapman. Upon graduating from high school in Brownfield, Randal attended trade school. On June 21, 1982, Randal married the love of his life, Renée Baker, in Seminole, Texas. They eventually made their way to Stephenville where they raised their family. His years of employment as a truck driver lent him...

John Morgan Howle Jr., 83, passed away on the morning of April 27, 2024, in Stephenville, Texas. He was born on May 03, 1940, in Stephenville, Texas, to John Morgan and Annie Oleta (McDowell) Howle. He graduated from Stephenville High School then went on to Tarleton to continue his education. He married Allene Rowe on August 15, 1959, in Stephenville. Junior served in the Army National Guard and the United States Army doing his duty to his country before returning home to his growing family....

Almighty God in His infinite wisdom and mercy, has called Kenneth Dale Ramming, home to heaven. Kenneth was a baptized child of God and confirmed in his faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hinton, Oklahoma. Kenneth remained His faithful servant throughout his life. He witnessed his strong faith daily and was an active participant in many church groups and congregations: Braille Bible books, congregation trustee, AAL Lamplighters, congregational officer and Laborers for Christ. Over...

Frankie Marie Howell, a beloved member of the Stephenville community, passed away on April 16, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on September 14, 1951, Frankie leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication to her family and her profession. Frankie was preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Alma Carr, and her sister-in-law, Tommie Carr. She is survived by her children, Jason Howell of Granbury and Julie Mangrum and her husband Sam of Stephenville. Frankie was a devoted sister...

Miguel Vargas, 88, passed away at his home in Stephenville, Texas, on April 10, 2024. He was born on September 29, 1935, in Mexico, to Concepcion Vargas and Natalia Cardenas Vargas. He married Catalina Barron and they made their home in Stephenville since 1973, where they raised a large family, and Miguel worked hard as a dairyman. Miguel attended Saint Brendan’s Catholic Church. Miguel is survived by his wife, Catalina Vargas, his children; Estella Patlan and her husband, Jesse,...

LeRoy J. Gentry was born Sept. 13, 1934, in Hugo, Oklahoma to his parents Lee Roy Gentry and Callie Beatrice Willis. He had two brothers and one sister, Delbert Gentry, Charles Gentry and Frances Roberson. LeRoy was married to Lila Mae Franklin, of Morgan Mill, TX, in Hugo, Oklahoma on May 26th, 1956. LeRoy was raised in Oklahoma and began working at the age of eleven as a projectionist at the movie theater. His father passed at a young age when LeRoy was only twelve. Him and sister Frances...

Benjamin Joe Sanders, 49, of Dublin, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2024. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 pm Saturday, April 20, 2024 at West  End Cemetery in Stephenville. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday at the Stephenville Funeral Home. Benjamin was born on October 26, 1974 in Denver City, TX to, Roger Sanders and Alaine Hash Sanders. He married the love of his life Ashley McElroy on June 5, 2004 in Stephenville. Benjamin worked as a mechanic,...