Obituaries

Jun 5, 2025

Jackie Robert Stepp, 89, went to be with his Lord on June 5, 2025, in Stephenville, Texas. He was surrounded by his three daughters, Janice, Connie and Tracy, who were loving on him and holding his hands. Jackie was born to Bessie and Ruben Stepp on July 20, 1935, in Claypool, OK. After completing high school, he married the love...

Jun 3, 2025

Miranne Womack Merritt aged 80, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on June 3rd, 2025 in Pasadena, Texas.

Miranne or “Mira” was born July 13th, 1944 in Gorman, Eastland Co, Texas to Rachel Flora Womack nee Ham and Robert Peoples Womack. Her younger years were spent in Stephenville, Texas before the family moved to the Houston...

Jun 2, 2025

May 28, 2025

Alma Jewell Baccus, of Granbury, Texas, passed away on May 28, 2025, at the age of 77.

Alma was born on May 20, 1948 in Matador, Texas to the late Clarence Hickman, and Opal Hicks. Later in life, Alma worked in a sewing factory, then as a waitress, as well as several other jobs. Alma was a beloved mother of three...

May 16, 2025

Donald (Don, Donnie) Troy Cotten passed away peacefully at his home in Glen Rose, Texas on May 16,2025 at the age of 75 after an extended battle with cancer. He is now joined with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Don was born September 6, 1949 in Flagstaff, Arizona but got to Texas as fast as he could. He grew up...

May 15, 2025

Tony Ray Victory, of Stephenville, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on May 5, 1966, Tony lived a life full of horsepower, humor, and heart.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley McElroy; father, James Victory; and brother, Wesley Victory. Tony is survived by his beloved great aunt, Geraldine Odom; his brother,...

May 6, 2025

Earlene Griffin Faulkner, 95, of Stephenville, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2025, in Stephenville.

Services will be held for Earlene at a later date.

Earlene was born on February 15, 1930 in Dublin, Texas, to the late Jeff Sparks and Katherine Richey.

She was a beautician and worked with Mulberry Manor for many years. Earlene enjoyed working

outside and had a ‘green thumb’.

Earlene...

May 5, 2025

Patsy ‘Pat’ Merle Thomas Lovell, 80, of Stephenville, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Stephenville.

Funeral services for Pat will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 10th at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Smith Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the Lovell family will begin at 9:00 AM (one hour prior to service).

Pat was born on March...

May 1, 2025

Rhonda Faye Johnson, 59, passed away too soon on May 1, 2025 in Stephenville, Texas. She was born on February 3rd, 1966, in Midland, Texas to Dorthy Faye Crabtree and Lonnie Ray Crabtree. She grew up with her sisters, Stormy and Wendy, by her side.

After some high school, Rhonda worked as a hairdresser and excelled in her work and made...

Apr 25, 2025

Mark Libby Davis, 52, of Ft. Worth, died Friday, April 25, 2025.

Memorial services will be held on May 31 st , 2025 at 11:00am at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in

Stephenville, TX.

Mark was born on April 1 st , 1973 in Stephenville to the late Mark Garner Davis and Karla Sue

Davis. After high school he attended Tarleton State University, earning a...

Apr 25, 2025

Patrick William Pannell was born to William L. and Wilma Pannell in Fort Worth, TX on January 21, 1945. He graduated from John Carroll High School, Birmingham, AL in May of 1963.

He interrupted his college studies to enlist in the US Army on October 7, 1967 and served in Germany as a Combat Medic until being discharged on August 17,...

Apr 22, 2025

Tammy Lynn Cook, 59, passed away April 22, 2025 in Stephenville. A visitation in honor of Tammy will be held, Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Tammy was born on March 20, 1966 to the late Laban Meyers and Letha Lyon Kemp Meyers in Garden City, Kansas. She had lived in Stephenville since 2004 and...

Apr 20, 2025

Wayne Graham was born January 6, 1935 in Erath County to Cecil C. Graham and Carrie Mae Albright Graham. He attended Duffau, Seldon, and Johnsville Schools and attended Stephenville High School. Wayne married Shirley J. Sitton on December 31, 1953.

Wayne served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956, including six months in Germany. After his service, he attended Odessa...

Apr 19, 2025

Rhonda Renee Thacker, 62, of Galveston, formerly from Stephenville, joined our Father in heaven on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Rhonda was born October 19, 1962 in Odessa, Texas to her parents, James J. and Lova Ann Mayfield Graham. Rhonda graduated from Plainview High School in Ardmore, Oklahoma in 1981. She then went on to complete cosmetology school. Throughout her life, she...

Apr 17, 2025

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David Ross Jarrett, 64, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at Baylor Scott and White Grapevine on April 17, 2025. Born on February 5, 1961, in Corpus Christi, Texas, David lived a life marked by kindness, unwavering support for his family, and a deep passion for all things Texas Longhorns.

A proud...

Apr 13, 2025

Truitt Wayne Bandy, 80, passed away on April 13, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas.

A graveside service for Truitt will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Stephenville.

Truitt was born on November 25 1944 to James Hubert and Opal A. Pack Bandy in Stephenville, Texas. Truitt worked in retail, managing the produce department at Piggly...

Apr 10, 2025

Delores Sue Goodman, 90, of Stephenville, TX died at home surrounded by her family andcaregivers on Thursday, April 10, 2025 after a lengthy illness.

Delores was born on December 17, 1934 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Jack and Cora Phillips. She married Robert Goodman on June 1, 1954 in Monroe County, Tennessee. Delores was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ...

Apr 10, 2025

Guadalupe “Lupita” Jaramillo, 29, of Dublin, Texas, left this world far too soon on April 10, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on May 4, 1995, in Stephenville, Texas, to Nicolas Sauceda and Antonia Torres. Lupita graduated from Stephenville High School. She later married Benjamin Jaramillo on December 7, 2019, in Dublin, Texas. She was a hardworking, stay at...

Apr 8, 2025

Mary Sue Burgan, 81, of Duffau passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Waco.

Funeral services for Sue will be held at 1:30, Friday, April 11th, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hico Cemetery. Visitation with the Burgan family will be Thursday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Stephenville Funeral Home

Sue was born on December 22, 1943,...

Apr 7, 2025

Larry Glen Wooten, 78, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Stephenville, Texas. He was born on July 17, 1946, in Stephenville, Texas, to Johnnie and Zell (Birdwell) Wooten. He grew up in Stephenville, Texas, graduating from Stephenville High School in 1964, and had many dear friends among his classmates that he remained close to through the years. Upon finishing...