Obituaries
Nikki Lea Byrd
Sep 28, 2025
Nikki Lea Byrd, 44, of Patillo, Texas, went to be united with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 28, 2025. She left this world with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services for Nikki will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Patillo Baptist Church with Don Cass, Sam Byrd, and Austin Adkins officiating. Burial will...
Judy Luce
Sep 23, 2025
Judy Kay Luce was called home to her Lord and Savior on September 23, 2025. In her 80 years of life she was known to many and served them all with love and devotion. Some of her titles included, Servant of God, Wife, Mom, Meme, aunt, boss, and truly the very best of us.
Born on October 28, 1944, in Albuquerque,...
DoraLee Christie
Sep 20, 2025
DoraLee Christie, 82, passed away on September 20, 2025, in Whitney, Texas. She was born on July 17, 1943 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Lonzo Vowell and Ellen Jenkins. She married John Christie in November of 1996 in Dublin, TX and he preceded her in death in October 2014. She worked many years as a custodian and at the nursing...
Nell Shane
Sep 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved Edith Luenell Shane, 84, passed away on September 19, 2025, In Eastland, Texas. She was born on January 6, 1941, In Gorman, Texas to John Marion and Leona Roberts Allen. She graduated from Desdemona High School. She later married the love of her life, James "Jim" Howard Shane Jr....
D'Arla Nowlin
Sep 19, 2025
D’Arla Nowlin, age 71, of De Leon, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2025, after a life filled with love, creativity, and devotion to her family and community.
Born on October 8, 1953, in De Leon to Joseph and Frances Scott, D’Arla grew up with a spirit that was equal parts intelligence, creativity, and stubborn determination — a combination that made...
Weldon Holley
Sep 18, 2025
Weldon Holley of Stephenville, Texas passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2025.
Weldon was welcomed into this world by his parents James and Thelma Holley on November 4, 1943, in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Upon graduating from Phillips High School, Weldon began his lifelong passion for being a cowboy. He worked on various ranches and feedlots during his career and although...
Mary E. Quarles
Sep 17, 2025
Mary E. Quarles, 81, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Stephenville, Texas. Services for Mary will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel in Stephenville, TX, with Dan Carter officiating. The Quarles Family will receive visitors an hour prior to service on Saturday.
Mary was born on June 17, 1944, in Stephenville,...
Cynthia Ann Moore
Sep 11, 2025
Cynthia Ann Moore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and educator, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 78 in Tolar, Texas. Born on January 15, 1947, in San Jose, California, Cynthia lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep dedication to her family.
On August 12, 1967, Cynthia married the love of her...
Gene Barfield
Sep 11, 2025
Ray Gene Barfield, 78, of Huckabay, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Huckabay.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Huckabay Cemetery in Huckabay. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, at the Stephenville Funeral Home.
Gene was born on January 15, 1947 in Hamilton to the late Robert...
Brent Bledsoe
Sep 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Brent Bledsoe
Brent Bledsoe, affectionately known as “Smiley”, “Bada**,” or “Papa Brent” passed away on the morning of September 10, 2025, at the age of 61, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born on December 16, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, Brent grew up with a love for adventure, laughter, and connection that carried through every part of his life....
Mary Lou Pannell
Sep 6, 2025
Mary Lou Easley Pannell was born in Chicora, PA to Maurice James Easley andMildred Neff Easley on August 27, 1948.
She attended Fairview-Karns City High School. After graduating from high school in 1966, she attended Clarion State College and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. In 1973 she received a Master of Science degree from Slippery Rock State College.
For 15 years Mary...
Annie Dow Cook
Sep 6, 2025
Annie Cook 78 of Stephenville, TX passed away on September 6, 2025. Visitation will be held on September 10, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8 pm at Stephenville Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held on September 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Erath Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Annie was born on December 7, 1946, to the late John and Freda...
Ralph Bennett Claitor
Sep 5, 2025
Ralph Bennett Claitor, 82, passed away on September 5, 2025, in Stephenville, Texas. He was born on August 22, 1943, in Dublin, Texas, to Gordon Bennett Claitor and Stella Naomi (Harbin) Claitor. His mother passed away when he was just 14 years old. His older sister, Mildred, took on the responsibilities of his mom and took care of Ralph. When...
Brenda Kay Neve
Aug 29, 2025
On August 29, 2025, Heaven welcomed home a faithful servant of the Lord, Brenda Kay Neve of Stephenville, Texas, at the age of 73. Born on December 29, 1951, in Lubbock, Texas to parents Bill and DeAlva Daily, she lived her life as a testament of love, faith, and devotion.
She shared nearly 54 beautiful years with her beloved husband, James...
John Bartelt
Aug 17, 2025
John Leland Bartelt, age 66, of Stephenville, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He courageously faced a sudden battle with stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer with his loving family by his side. John was born on March 25, 1959, in Sacramento, California, to Lee and Carrie Bartelt. He grew up in Galt, California, on...
Ray Stone
Aug 16, 2025
Ray Stone, 72, was born October 26, 1952 in the Stephenville Hospital to Runt and Imogene Christie Stone. He passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2025.
Ray attended Chamberlin Elementary, Junior High, and graduated from Stephenville High School in 1971. During high school he worked at Boone Brown Tire and Appliance. Later he worked at Goodyear.
In 1973 Ray started...
Sylma Elaine Smith
Aug 15, 2025
On August 14, 2025, Heaven welcomed home a faithful servant of the Lord, Sylma Elaine Smith of Stephenville, Texas, at the age of 71. Born on September 25, 1953, in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to parents Adam and Elsie Bergesen, she lived her life as a testament of love, faith, and devotion.
She shared nearly 54 beautiful years with her beloved...
Nelda Scott
Aug 14, 2025
Nelda Jean (Bethea) Scott, 74, of Whitney, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. She was born on December 6, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to Carl and Barbara Bethea. Nelda was the second of four children and grew up alongside her sister, Norma, and brothers, Danny and Mark. She graduated from Jones High School in Houston in 1969, the...
Gregory Allen Nelson Sr.
Aug 13, 2025
Gregory Allen Nelson, Sr., 58 of Sap Oak Community, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Funeral services for Greg will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Glenn Murray officiating. Burial will follow at Sap Oak Cemetery, Erath County. Visitation with the Nelson family will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday, August...
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