Obituaries

Apr 2, 2022

Joyce Ann Fisk Dove, 82, of Haslet, died Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Decatur.

Funeral services for Joyce will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 6th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Kenneth Giese officiating.  Burial will follow at Erath Gardens of Memory Cemetery.  Visitation with Joyce’s family will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday...

Mar 31, 2022

Jim was born on June 12, 1955 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the 5th child and son to Norman and Mary Buihner. Jim left high school early and joined the United States Navy at the age of 16. He was quickly recommended and advanced on to Boatswain Mate 2nd class. He proudly served our country for six years. He spent a...

Mar 29, 2022

Edna Vern Engler Ray, 91, of Stephenville, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Funeral services for Edna will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at West End Cemetery.  Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Edna was born...

Mar 27, 2022

Cathy Annett Hancock, 67, of Stephenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with pneumonia.  She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.  The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to her.

Cathy always...

Mar 26, 2022

William Wallace "Bill" Jones, age 91, went to his heavenly home March 26, 2022. He was born October 23, 1930 in Stephenville to the late William Arch Jones and Kathleen Wallace Jones. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Kathleen Welch. Bill was a member of The Proud Birdmen, American Legion, Stephenville Masonic Lodge #267, The Scottish...

Mar 24, 2022

Trenton ‘Trent’ Wayne Gay, 60, of Ranger, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 in Fort Worth.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm Saturday, April 2, 2022...

Mar 17, 2022

Jerry Wayne Jones, 78, of Stephenville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Funeral services for Jerry will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 29th at Cowboy Church of Erath County with Werth Mayes officiating.  Burial will follow at West End Cemetery.  Visitation with the Jones family will be...

Mar 17, 2022

Joe Lee McMahon, 96, of Stephenville, Texas, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Stephenville Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the West End Cemetery in Stephenville. The family will receive friends Saturday at 1:00 pm just prior to the funeral service....

Mar 15, 2022

Robert ‘Bob’ Collins, 81, of Stephenville, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 19th at Erath Gardens of Memory.  Services are under direction of Stephenville Funeral Home.

Bob was born on October24, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Lewis and Bernice Caroline Johnson Collins. Bob served...

Mar 13, 2022

Jesse Lee Patterson

November 21, 1944 ~ March 13, 2022

Jesse was born in Sweetwater, Texas. The place he learned to play football.

The gift of life was given to him on November 21, 1944 by his hard working parents, Buford Estes Patterson and Johnnie Marie Barnes. On Sunday,...

Mar 8, 2022

Leon Griffin, 84, of Stephenville, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, March 14, 2021 at the West End Cemetery with Rev. Dale Pugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday at the Stephenville Funeral Home.

Leon was born on March...

Mar 7, 2022

Susan Carole Rosser, 79, of Stephenville, passed away in her home Monday, March 7, 2022.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday at Stephenville funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Williams officiating. Graveside services will...

Mar 7, 2022

Clarence Russell Rogers gained his wings to Heaven in the wee hours of the morning ~ March 7, 2022.  Russ, or as those who knew him well, affectionately called him “Papa” was born on the 15th day of December, 1941 in Devol, Oklahoma. The little cottontop boy was the second son of Elmer (Buster) and Odoska Jane Rogers.

Mar 6, 2022

Sheila Diane DeFord, 68, of Stephenville joined the Lord peacefully with her children by her side March 6, 2022.

Sheila was born on December 7, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Russ and Mary Louise Johnson Polson. She spent over 32 years as an LVN working in nursing homes, home health, and hospice care. She...

Mar 2, 2022

Pam Littleton, 73, of Stephenville, passed away on March 2, 2022.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 8 at Stephenville Funeral Home. There will be an informal reception following the celebration of Pam’s life.

Pam was born on May 22, 1948, in Greenville, Texas to the late J. C. and Dorothy Branton....

Mar 2, 2022

Don Joaquin Pursley, 68, of Stephenville, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Don was born on January 21, 1954, to the late Bobby Pursley and Joann Carter Pursley, in Stephenville, Texas. Don was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, and colleague.

Don grew up and spent a majority of his life in Stephenville,...

Mar 1, 2022

Judith Marlene Davis, 83, of Stephenville, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Judy was born on January 25, 1939, in Desdemona, to the late Oliver and Christine Dawson Womack.  She was a longtime resident of Stephenville.  Judy graduated from Stephenville High School, and attended Abilene Christian for one year.  She married Ronald Davis on August 12, 1960.  After...

Feb 26, 2022

Jacqueline (Bates) Wallace, 86, died Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Jacqueline was born on January 30, 1936, to the late John Bates and Ruth (Rice)

Bates, in Goree (Knox County), Texas.

Jacqueline graduated from Goree high school in 1955. There after she became a homemaker and analyst for the MHMR...

Feb 23, 2022

Wanda Joyce Solley went to be with our God, and her beloved late husband on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Funeral services for Wanda will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 28th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Doug McLemore officiating.  Burial will follow at West End Cemetery.  Visitation with Wanda’s family will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM...

Feb 22, 2022

R.D. (Bobby) Stephens, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, brother, mentor, and neighbor passed away on February 22, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born February 7, 1942, to A.O. and Mattie Stephens in Erath County. He went on to marry the love of his life, Juda Rasberry, on May 22, 1961. Bobby was a lifelong resident...