Obituaries

Carol Ann Baker

Carol Ann Baker

Jul 18, 2025



Carol Ann Chauncy Baker

January 23, 1936—July 18, 2025

Carol Ann Wren Chauncy Baker, was born, January 23, 1936, in Fort Worth, TX, to Boyd E. Wren, Sr. and Edrie Hedges Wren. Welcoming her to heaven will be her parents, her much loved sister-in-law, Corene Chauncy Workman; brother-in-law, Jerry Workman; brother-in-law, Dick Loyd; precious niece, Christi Stanley; her beloved grandson, Douglas Jackson;...

Michael Rattan

Michael Rattan

Jul 17, 2025

Michael Lynn Rattan, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Tolar on July 17, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on August 28, 1952, in Fort Worth, to John and June Rattan. His loving parents raised him in Fort Worth and Crowley where he graduated high school. He married his true love, Jackie, on September 10, 1981. Mike...

Timothy Wayne Justis

Timothy Wayne Justis

Jul 15, 2025

Timothy Wayne Justis, 65, of Granbury, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday July 20, 2025, at Triple Cross Cowboy Church of Hood County, 3470 Lipan Hwy, Granbury, TX 76048.

Tim was born on September 30, 1959, in Odessa, Texas, to Victor...

Janet Cogburn

Janet Cogburn

Jul 15, 2025

Janet Brooks Cogburn, 80 of Stephenville, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at home with her loving husband beside her.

 Funeral services for Janet will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 18th at First United Methodist Church, with Marilyn Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Erath Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation with the Cogburn family will be at 6:00...

Curtis Lee Butler Sr.

Curtis Lee Butler Sr.

Jul 13, 2025

Curtis Lee Butler, Sr. was born on September 19, 1938, in Millsap, Texas and passed away on July 13, 2025.

 Curtis married his high school sweetheart, Peggy, on September 19, 1958, on his 20th birthday. They shared 66 wonderful years and had three children together.

 He was a machinist at Bell Helicopter and retired in 1998 after 33 years. He was an...

Joe Dean Gilbreath

Joe Dean Gilbreath

Jul 10, 2025

Joe Dean Gilbreath, 81, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, in Big Spring, Texas. Born in 1944, Joe entered active duty in 1963, serving in the Vietnam War and later at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point until his retirement in 1982. He received numerous honors, including the Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service...

Walter Lewis Durfey Jr.

Walter Lewis Durfey Jr.

Jul 10, 2025

Walter Lewis Durfey Jr. was born on December 30, 1968, at Memphis Naval Air Station in Tennessee to Walter and Christine Durfey. He was known to all as Walt or Walt Jr. Walt passed away peacefully on his family’s ranch near Lingleville TX on July 10, 2025. 

Walt was very creative and artistic. He never met a challenge he wouldn’t tackle....

Timothy Lee Seaver

Timothy Lee Seaver

Jul 8, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Lee Seaver, also affectionately known as "Timmy" to his family, passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on May 10, 1971, Tim's journey began in Vernon, Texas, where he lived until he was eight years old.

Tim, along with his brother Rodney Seaver, was adopted by Paul Loren Seaver III, fondly known as "Bud"....

Clinton Blake Whitmire

Clinton Blake Whitmire

Jul 8, 2025

Clinton Blake Whitmire passed away Tuesday, July 8,2025, at the age of 54. Blake was born on August 3,1970, to Diane and Gary Whitmire in Fredericksburg, Texas. Blake's childhood was spent riding bikes and skateboarding the neighborhood with his brother, sister and friends. Cross Mountain was basically in the front yard and was where they loved to climb and roam...

Pauline Foreman Burleson

Pauline Foreman Burleson

Jul 6, 2025

Pauline Foreman Burleson, age 65, of Allen, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on October 12, 1959, in Midland, Texas, to Kenneth Wayne Foreman and Arlena Ash Foreman.

Pauline is survived by her loving husband, Billy Burleson, and her devoted brother, Steven Wayne Foreman. She was also deeply loved by extended family and dear...

Monty Scott Huffman

Monty Scott Huffman

Jul 5, 2025

Monty Scott Huffman, 71, of Lingleville, died Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Arlington. Graveside services for Monty will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 11, at Lingleville East End Cemetery.

Monty was born on June 16, 1954, in Lubbock to the late Fred Huffman, Jr., and Wilma Foster Huffman. He received his bachelor’s degree in History from University of Texas Arlington....

Billy Ray Ables

Billy Ray Ables

Jul 1, 2025

Bill Ables, a devoted husband, veteran, lifelong learner, and public servant, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 94. His life was marked by love, quiet strength, and a deep commitment to service.

Born in Olin, Texas, and raised in Hico, Bill was the eldest son of Elmer Ables and Eunice (Hillhouse) Ables. After graduation in 1948,...

James Howard Evatt

James Howard Evatt

Jul 1, 2025

James Howard Evatt, 68, of Stephenville, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 5, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Ramsey Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 3, at the funeral home.

Howard was born...

Douglas Mack Elston

Douglas Mack Elston

Jun 29, 2025

Douglas Mack Elston, 78, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2025.

Mack was born to Charles and Molly Elston on July 3, 1946 in Stephenville, Texas.

After graduating from Huckabay High School, he went to work for Western Electric. He also worked for the Texas Department of Transportation.

He was drafted into the Army in 1966 where he served in...

Lillie Mae "Sissie" Huston

Lillie Mae "Sissie" Huston

Jun 25, 2025

Lillie Mae (Hickman) Huston, “Sissie”, was born on March 30, 1934, in Waxahachie, Texas to Wesley Dunlap and Margaree (Smith) Hickman. She passed to see her Jesus on June 25, 2025. She is survived by her son Jeffrey Huston and wife Carolyn, daughter Deleen Cousineau and husband Mike, and son Randy Huston and wife Kay. She was preceded in death...

Evelyn Juanita Goble

Evelyn Juanita Goble

Jun 23, 2025

Evelyn Juanita Goble, aged 89, of Stephenville, Texas passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025.

Born on December 2, 1935, in Henderson, Texas, Evelyn was a beacon of love, strength, and

resilience throughout her life, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing

her.

Evelyn’s journey began in the quiet town of Henderson, where she nurtured a profound

appreciation for her...

Dorothy Laverne Greenhaw

Dorothy Laverne Greenhaw

Jun 23, 2025

Dorothy Greenhaw, Granny Gert, as she was known by almost everyone who ever knew her, passed peacefully from this life here on earth on her way to heaven to be reunited with friends and loved ones on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Born in Desdemona on March 1, 1927, where she lived her entire life, she was raised by her loving mother,...

Ann Tamsin Boardman

Ann Tamsin Boardman

Jun 18, 2025

Ann Tamsin Boardman, 88, left this world on June 18, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Stephenville, Texas. She was surrounded by close family and went peacefully to sleep listening to her favorite hymns and stories about the remarkable life she lived. Her yard was filled with cardinals, a sign that Angels from heaven were there keeping watch. 

Tamsin...

Vicki Little Oakes

Vicki Little Oakes

Jun 17, 2025

Vicki Little Oakes was born in Yorktown, Texas on January 30, 1954. Her parents were Ruby Brown Little and J T Little. Vicki was the youngest and had four brothers James Wesley Little, Charles Wayne Little and Alton Ray Little and J. M. Little.

She attended elementary school in Johnsville, Texas and attended Stephenville High School and graduated with honors in...

Jerry Mac Henderson

Jerry Mac Henderson

Jun 13, 2025

Hump Dump passed from this life on June 13th, 2025 in Stephenville, Texas. He was born in Brady, Texas on February 12, 1943 to Robert and Polly Henderson.

He married Linda Ray on December 19th, 1998.

Survivors are his spouse, Linda Henderson, children Bo and Theresa Henderson, Joe Henderson, and Charlie and Susan Henderson, David Green, Jonathan Green, D’Anna Green and daughter-in-law,...