Obituaries

Feb 27, 2025

FORT WORTH _ Imogene Dedeker Lehr passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in her 94th year.

Graveside service: A private graveside service is pending.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Scottish Rite Dormitory, “SRD,” at The University of Texas, 210 W. 27th Street, Austin, Texas 78705.

Imogene Dedeker was born Dec. 16, 1931, to Ima Faye and Ivey Wilburn...

Feb 25, 2025

Foy James Knick Sr, 82, of Cleburne, Texas, took his last breath of earthly air and went to live in his mansion in the sky on February 25, 2025. He was born on October 7, 1942 in Eastland, Texas to Arnold Lee Knick and Mara Nell Carpenter. Visitation will be at Stephenville Funeral Home on March 14, 2025 at 1:00...

Feb 25, 2025

Joyce Shelton Griffin peacefully entered the arms of her Savior on February 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Joyce was born on November 18, 1935, to John Delmer and Ola “Daisy” McKinney Shelton, Joyce was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, and a faithful servant of the Lord. Her life was a testament of kindness, selflessness, and...

Feb 22, 2025

Willard Lynn Howle, 81, of Stephenville, died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held at the Cowboy Church of Erath County, Monday, February 24th, 2025 from 5pm-7pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at 10am with Brother Werth Mays officiating, burial will follow at the Duffau Cemetery.

Our Daddy was...

Feb 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Earlene Mcinroe

Earlene Mclnroe, aged 87, joined her beloved husband, Olen Hugh, in Heaven on Tuesday, 11 February 2025. She had been in a memory care facility in Fort Worth, Texas, since 2022. Earlene was born on Tuesday, 22 June 1937, in Stephenville, Texas. She graduated from Stephenville High School as salutatorian on Monday, 30 May 1955....

Feb 10, 2025

Ed King, 84, of Stephenville, departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on Monday, February 10, 2025 in Abilene.

Funeral services for Ed will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 14th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Werth Mayes officiating. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery. Visitation with the King family will begin at 1:00 PM, one hour prior...

Feb 10, 2025

Linda Sue Woolsey, May 30, 1946 – Feb. 10, 2025

 Linda Sue Woolsey, 78, of Stephenville, passed away peacefully and with her family by her side on Feb. 10, 2025.

 A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Linda will be laid to rest next to her husband Dennis Woolsey at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Stephenville, Texas.

 She was...

Feb 7, 2025

Lynn Marie Garrett, 85, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Stephenville, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel in Stephenville, Texas with Weldon Branham officiating. Interment will follow at Upper Greens Creek Cemetery in Erath County, Texas.

Lynn was born on August 29, 1939, in Houston, Texas,...

Feb 7, 2025

Vera Mae Howell Allen was born in Dublin, Texas to Bernie Clayton and Lera Octavia (Flippin) Howell on December 25, 1936. She left this earthly world on February 7, 2025. She was 88 years old. Vera grew up in Proctor, Texas and attended Comanche High School. She is survived by her children, Lori Brooks Jaquess (David), Dr. Lisa Brooks Gonzales...

Feb 5, 2025

Gary Eugene Garner, 59, of Stephenville, TX, left his home on earth to be with his savior on February 5, 2025.

 Gary was born on October 18, 1965 in Stephenville, TX to parents John and Doris Garner. He is described by many as a free and loving spirit, he adventurously chose to move across the country to Savannah, Georgia for his...

Feb 4, 2025

Delana Joy (Goodman) Haggard, born August 26, 1961, in Stephenville, Texas to Robert Ray and Delores Phillips Goodman, passed away peacefully at her home in Stephenville on February 4, 2025. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Gary Pendleton and her family takes comfort in knowing she now rests in the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior.

Delana was...

Feb 4, 2025

Sue was born July 9, 1938 in Comanche, Texas to Effie and Fait Tinney. 

She attended public schools in Comanche. She married Charles Wooten on August 21, 1954 in Dublin. Sue and Charles raised their family in Dublin. Sue enjoyed being a homemaker, and she excelled at many hobbies, including sewing and golf. She had a deep affection for nature, and...

Feb 3, 2025

Lank was born on January 2, 1944 in Phillips, Texas to the late Milburn Leroy and Benton Edward Reynolds Creacy. He was a cowboy first: Loved ranching, rodeo and cutting horses, and raising cattle; (Winning Doc, Ginnin Around, Miss Quixote Bar, Little Angel Pep, and Padre Pop).

Ranches he worked on: Sanford Ranch (where he worked as a teenager, and through...

Feb 2, 2025

Linda Sue White, 77, passed away on February 2, 2025, at her home in Stephenville, Texas. She was born on September 19, 1947, in Knox City, Texas, to J.B. and Velora (Ruby) Adams. After completing high school, she went on to work for Dublin ISD for many years, making great relationships with everyone she encountered. She later joined the Dublin...

Jan 27, 2025

Marcile Allen, 92, passed away Monday, January, 24, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons Disease.  She was born on October 3, 1932, in Dublin, TX, to Thomas Jeff and Katherine (Richey) Sparks.  She married Aubrey Allen, February 19, 1949 in Stephenville.

She was a member of Morgan Mill Baptist Church and considered that her home church...

Jan 26, 2025

Lucille Brashear, 90, long time resident of Dublin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville, Texas surrounded by her family and loved ones. Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM Friday, January 31, 2025, at Valley Grove Baptist Church in Stephenville. Interment will follow at the West End Cemetery....

Jan 26, 2025

We gather here today, to celebrate the life of VEDA WALLS. Veda lived a very full and happy life. She loved Jesus and was a devoted Baptist.  She brought sunshine and so many happy moments to each of us. Veda was born September 15, 1928, in Dickens County, Texas to James A. and Eva [Green] Williams. She was the...

Jan 25, 2025

Alinda Thompson Keener, age 67, went to be with The Lord on January 25, 2025. 

She was born on October 15, 1957 to Audie and Martha Thompson in Jack County, Texas. She was Baptized at the First Baptist Church in Perrin on March 14, 1970.

The oldest of three sisters, Alinda enjoyed her childhood on a farm outside of Oran, TX. Her...

Jan 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness we share that Tobiah “Toby” James O’Neal sadly left our world January 24,2025, at the young age of 43.

Toby showed unwavering friendship and faith while pouring everything he had into raising his children and supporting his friends and family. He has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who...

Jan 24, 2025

Elayne Jackson-Block passed away peacefully, January 24, 2025.

Elayne Block was born to Layne and Hettie Jackson in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 30th, 1942. She married Bobby Block on December 26, 1982, in Arlington, Texas and they were married for 41 years.  After completing high school, she worked as a piano teacher and then worked as...