Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Travis ‘Rusty’ Miller, age 92, of Stephenville, born April 2, 1931, passed away April 18. 2023. After serving in the Navy, he married Rhoda Jean Carroll.

He is survived by daughter, Zoe Ray and husband, Kolan of Louisiana, daughter Rhonda Wilcox of Stephenville, grandchildren, Toby Ray, Brandi DuCote, Brody Ray, and Jeremy Wilcox, along with six great...

Apr 4, 2023

Edward John Geise was born December 22, 1944, in Nottingham, England, to Joan and John Geise. He died April 4, 2023, cradled by his two daughters. He spent the last days surrounded by his small, tight-knit family.

Edward John was known by many names: “Eddie” to those who knew him in his heyday; “Captain Ed”...

Apr 3, 2023

Kerry Shawn Thomas was born on February 5, 1964 in Houston, Texas to Jack and Kathy Thomas.  He went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2023 in his hometown of Carrollton, Texas.

He graduated from R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton.  He later earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Dallas Baptist...

Mar 31, 2023

Aileen Kendrick was born December 30, 1925 in Ellis, Kansas to Ben and Bertha Young. She was the oldest of three children. She spent the majority of her school years in Kansas, but her senior year the family moved to The Dalles, Oregon where she graduated from high school. While attending The Dalles High she was a majorette and...

Mar 31, 2023

Ellie Grace Crews, 3 months, took her final breath on Friday, March 31, 2023.  Ellie’s presence, laughter, smile, and light will be missed more than her family has the words to describe.

Ellie arrived on Thursday, December 29, 2022, a blessing placed softly in the arms of her mother.  Though Ellie was with her family for only...

Mar 30, 2023

James was born on February 19, 1940, in Cook, Texas to the late JT and Ruby Brown Little. He lived and worked in Erath County for part of his life then he moved to Graham Texas. Survivors include his Children Victoria Kay Shockley of Stephenville, Patricia Ann and husband Mike Fitzgerald of Odessa, Mary Katherine and husband Mark Lucky...

Mar 29, 2023

Sue Carol Dunn, 90, of Stephenville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2:00pm, First United Methodist Church.

Sue was born on September 22, 1932 in Mercedes, Texas to the late Paul and Merle Thompson. She married John Patterson...

Mar 28, 2023

A memorial service will be held at the West End Cemetery in Stephenville, TX on October 14, 2023 at 2:30 PM for Cecil “Don” Stone and Michael Joseph Gaffney.  A reception will follow at 2080 West Overhill Drive.  If it happens to rain that day, the service and reception will both be held at 2:30 PM at 2080 West...

Mar 28, 2023

Margie Ellen Chisolm Underwood was born November 19, 1936 to Henry Grady and Bertha Lee Chisolm in Palo Pinto County Texas and passed March 28, 2023 in Cleburne Texas.  She grew up the youngest of 6 children.  Margie had 3 brothers:  Walter Charles Chisolm (Dub) 1921-1990; Bert Henry Chisolm (Joe) 1924-2007; and the lone survivor of the family Robert...

Mar 26, 2023

Wynona Magee, 94, of Erath County, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Funeral services for Wynona will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 29th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Duffau Cemetery. Visitation with the Magee family will begin at 1:00 PM, one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

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Mar 26, 2023

Jayden Kahne McKinney, 15, of Stephenville, died as the result of an accident on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

A Celebration of Jayden’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, March 31st at the First Baptist Church in Stephenville, with Pastor Ed Dittfurth officiating.  Visitation with the McKinney family will be Thursday, March 30th from 6:00 PM...

Mar 20, 2023

Charlene Laney Young

Charlene Laney Young was welcomed into heaven on March 20, 2023. She was 92 years old.

Charlene was a lifelong Erath County resident. She was born April 13, 1930, and was the second of six children born to Jake Laney and Violet King Laney. Charlene graduated from Stephenville High School in 1948....

Mar 16, 2023

Joann Toler Pierce Kretzer, 86, of Iredell, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Graveside services for Joann will be 3:00 PM Saturday, March 18th at Duffau Cemetery in Erath County.  Services are under direction of Stephenville Funeral Home.

Joann was born on February 13, 1937, in Stephenville to the late Marvin Vester and Ethel...

Mar 7, 2023

Frank Duane Rasberry, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Frank Duane Rasberry, born November 8, 1941, in the Sapoak, Texas to Paul and Artie Rasberry, both now deceased.  Frank graduated Stephenville High School in 1959.  He married the love of his life, Judith Ann Walker, on May 26, 1962 in...

Mar 4, 2023

David Wayne Moore, 64 of Stephenville, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

David was born on April 11, 1958, in Stephenville to James Monroe and Martha Ann McGehee Moore.  David attended public school in Stephenville, graduating in the SHS class of 1976.  He was in construction most of his life, and a life long resident of...

Feb 26, 2023

Charles L. Allen Jr. finished his race on Earth peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones Sunday, February 26th, 2023.

Charles was a lifelong resident of Erath county. He was born April 30th, 1930, in the Cow Creek Community, to the late Charles L. Allen Sr. and Annie Pearl Bays Allen. Charles graduated from Lingleville High School...

Feb 23, 2023

Wanda was born May 25, 1926 in Chalk Mountain, Texas, to the late B.C. Walker and Bula Carver Walker. Wanda married John Madison Mayes on June 9, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas. John preceded her in death on September 25, 2014. Wanda was a homemaker.

Wanda is survived by her sons, Ronald Mayes of Tulsa, John Mayes...

Feb 19, 2023

Charles A. “Tubba” Roberson took his last breath on earth and his first breath in heaven the evening of February 19, 2023. A lifelong resident of Stephenville, Texas he was the youngest son of thirteen children born to Charles W. Roberson and Vivian Powers Roberson on March 26, 1936. A graduate of Stephenville High School he went on to...

Feb 18, 2023

Irma Alicia Padilla Díaz, daughter of the late Francisco Padilla and Maria Luisa Diaz,was born in Los Andes, Chile in 1930. She died on February 18 surrounded by her children. Irma immigrated to the United States in 1984 with a dream in her mind: to make a better life for herself and her children Juan Carlos, Alejandro, Alicia, and...

Feb 17, 2023

Vernon ‘Fiddle’ Derrick, 92, of Stephenville, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Funeral services for Fiddle will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 21st at Stephenville Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Dittfurth officiating.  Burial will follow at East Memorial Cemetery in Stephenville.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM Tuesday (one hour prior to services).

Vernon...