Obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Charles left Texas for a better place unexpectedly last Sunday.  He was doing some of the things he loved to do just the day before, driving his tractor, planning a dove hunt & drinking a cold beer with his son, Michael.  He will be remembered for his passion for hunting, flying across the water in his jet boat &...

Jul 8, 2023

Born in Sandusky, Ohio, on January 7, 1953, to Charles and Evelyn Jenkins. He was 1 of 11 siblings, but due to unforeseen circumstances, he was placed up for adoption. By the age of 4 he was adopted by Raymond and Eluda Scott. He grew up in Bellevue, Ohio with 2 adopted brothers. At the time of adoption, he...

Jul 1, 2023

James Edward Zachery was born on June 14, 1930 to Jesse Cordell and Laura nee Carter Zachary in Newcastle, Indiana.  He was the 4th of ten children and the last surviving sibling. The family moved to Albuquerque, NM when he was 3 due to a doctor recommending his brother needing a desert climate. It was there that he spent...

Jul 1, 2023

Melissa Ann ‘Missy’ Smith Brown, 42, of Stephenville, died Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Graveside services for Missy will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Erath Gardens of Memory with Buddy Payne officiating.  Visitation with the Smith family will be 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Missy was born...

Jun 30, 2023

Linda Jane Reynolds, 81, of Stephenville passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Linda was born on December 6, 1941, in Sweetwater, Texas to the late Hugh and Lavera Miracle. She spent her childhood in Kermit, Texas. Linda married Waco Reynolds on July 29th, 1961. They spent almost 62 years together. They raised children of their own....

Jun 15, 2023

Linda Posey Giles, 81, of Stephenville, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Graveside services for Linda will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 19th at West End Cemetery, with Rodney Payne officiating.  Visitation with the Giles family will begin at 9:00-9:45 AM Monday at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Linda was born on November 13, 1941,...

Jun 11, 2023

Hubeart Lee Savage Sr. of Weatherford, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at home in Weatherford surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held 6 PM to 8 PM, Friday evening at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Noon at East Memorial Cemetery officiated by Reverend Tom Plumbley...

Jun 10, 2023

On June 10th, 2023, Wanda Lea Little Whitfield, 77, died peacefully in her sleep. She was born to W.T. (Jones) and Bessie Little on February 26, 1946 in Burnet, Tx. Wanda had four sisters; Rosa Lee Holmes, Maggie Van Winkle, Hazel (Scooter) Vest and Kathy Brannon.

Wanda held various jobs over her working career including office manager...

Jun 10, 2023

Jeffery Allen Berry, 59, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023 in his home in Stephenville, TX surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 24, 1964 in Fort Worth, TX and was quickly and lovingly adopted by Jack and Alicia Berry. Jeff was a kind, funny, and caring person who loved spending time with his family and...

Jun 9, 2023

James William Akard passed away at home on June 9, 2023.

James was born July 21, 1955 in Fort Worth, TX. He was adopted by William H. and Mary Louise Akard on October 19th, 1956. He married his childhood sweetheart, Becky (Holloway) Akard, in St. Mary’s Church on July 17, 1976.

In James’...

Jun 7, 2023

James E. ‘Jim’ Kelley, 87, of Santo, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Funeral services for Jim will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 13th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Chris Weaver officiating.  Burial will follow at West End Cemetery, with Masonic graveside rites.

Jim was born on November 19, 1935 in...

Jun 2, 2023

Alice Jean Porter, 70, passed away in Stephenville, after a lengthy illness on Friday, June 2, 2023.  She was born on December 7, 1952, to Johnavie (Johnnie) Casstevens Porter and Gene R. Porter in Stephenville, Texas. Alice was a life-long resident of Stephenville, attending Mrs. Evatt’s Kindergarten, Chamberlain Elementary School, Stephenville Jr. High and graduating from Stephenville High School...

May 30, 2023

Buran Myrl Henry, 64, of Stephenville passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Stephenville.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Erath Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Stephenville with Paul McQuerry officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday at the Stephenville Funeral Home.

May 25, 2023

Janeth Kay Giesecke York, 73, of Morgan Mill, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Funeral services for Janeth will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 30th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Frank Brisco officiating.  Burial will follow at Sap Oak Cemetery in Erath County.  Visitation with the York family will be 5:00 PM to 7:00...

May 23, 2023

Joy Nell Gordon, 95, of Stephenville, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Funeral services for Nell will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 28th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Donna Bowman officiating.  Burial will follow at Hannibal Cemetery in Erath County.  Visitation will be prior to the services on Sunday.

Nell was born...

May 21, 2023

Wanda L. Wilkins

November 4, 1947 – May 21, 2023

Wanda L. Wilkins, 75, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, peacefully passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 10, at 2 pm at Stephenville Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at County Oaks Cemetery in Hico, Texas.

Wanda was...

May 17, 2023

Louise Clare Arnett, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She was born Katy Louise Clare in Novice, Texas on January 4, 1929 to Beulah and Leonard Clare. Louise was married to Russell Garrett Arnett on November 22, 1947 and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her three daughters and their spouses, Pamela...

May 16, 2023

Elda “Kay” Huckabay Gibbons of Stephenville, TX passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Kay was born on Monday, July 7, 1941, in Quanah, TX to Eldes and Evelyn Huckabay. She attended college at East Central Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and Midwestern State University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in...

May 15, 2023

Robert Leroy Whitbeck IV, 49, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 in Stephenville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Williams officiating. Interment will follow at the West End Cemetery in Stephenville. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday...

May 9, 2023

Bobby Joe Anderson, dad, brother, Grandad, Uncle Bob and friend, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2023.  Born on August 23, 1939 to Dink and Florence of Chalk Mountain, Texas, he attended Duffau school and later went on to University of Texas at Arlington, and he was a long time member at Pony Creek Baptist Church...