Obituaries

Jan 2, 2025

Bobby James Jokel, 74 passed away on January 2, 2025 in Fort Worth.

Funeral services for Bobby will be at 2:30 PM Saturday, January 11th at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at West End Cemetery.  Visitation with the Jokel family will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Bobby was born...

Dec 24, 2024

Francis Bronell Hambright, age 81, departed her earthly home in Stephenville, Texas, on December 23, 2024. She passed away peacefully in her sleep and awoke to her heavenly home, welcomed by angels rejoicing at her arrival.

Born on February 20, 1943, in Abilene, Texas, Bronell was the cherished daughter of Tommie and Evelyn Allen. On October 19,...

Dec 22, 2024

Darlene Barton, 80, passed away on December 22, 2024 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her children. She was born on July 9, 1944, in Stamford, TX, to Ivan and Elbertine (Cox) Spinks. She spent her early childhood growing up on a farm in Lueders, TX before moving to Midland, where she finished her education and became a housewife,...

Dec 17, 2024

Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Jerry Lynn Young, our family’s beloved matriarch passed away in the early hours of December 17, 2024, in North Richland Hills, Texas at the age of 78 years.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Oliver Lee Young. She is survived by her brother, Terry Dobson of Stephenville, her...

Dec 14, 2024

Jose Armando Castillo, 24, passed away on December 14, 2024, in Stephenville, Texas. He was born on March 25, 2000, in Stephenville, Texas, to Fortunato Castillo and Maria Guadalupe Canales. He was a life-long resident of Stephenville, Texas, graduating from Stephenville High School where he played soccer, and working for Saint Gobain as a machinist.

Jose was...

Dec 11, 2024

Brooks Jackson, 41, passed away too soon in his home, on December 11, 2024. Born on June 23, 1983, in Clifton, Texas, Brooks was the beloved son of Steven Craig Jackson and Janet Jackson.

After graduating high school, Brooks pursued a career as a machinist in the manufacturing industry. He was a devoted member of St. Brendan’s...

Dec 8, 2024

J D Walker, 90, of Stephenville, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Funeral services for J D will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Russ Bare officiating. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery. Visitation with the Walker family will be 10:00 AM till 11:30 AM Thursday morning....

Dec 4, 2024

Sean Steven Simpson (Guthrie), 43, of Dublin passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by family on December 4, 2024.

Sean was born on February 3, 1981 to Peggi Simpson in Proviso Township, Illinois. Sean was raised by his loving mother and stepfather Peggi and Tim Guthrie. He moved to Texas in 1993, where he made his home...

Dec 4, 2024

Elsie Louise Pack Gregory, 96, passed away peacefully, on December 4, 2024, in Arlington, TX. She was born on August 15, 1928, in Stephenville, TX, to George Albert Pack and Mary Ola (McLaughlin) Pack and a large, loving, family. On September 2, 1945, she married TG Lowery and had 2 beautiful children, Brenda and Terry. Then on February 13,...

Nov 20, 2024

Don Parker, 86, of Stephenville, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Funeral services for Don, will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 23 rd at the Graham Street Church of Christ in Stephenville with Doug Svien officiating. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery. Visitation with the Parker family will begin at 1:00 PM, one hour...

Nov 20, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Richardson Hampton, daughter of the late Woody and Hallie Richardson, was born November 25, 1945 in Dublin, TX. She graduated from Dublin High school in 1964 where she was a star basketball player, cheer leader, homecoming queen and band sweetheart. She married the late Johnny Wayne Hampton on February 5, 1964 in Stephenville. Barbara Hampton was a...

Nov 17, 2024

Beth Randolph, 66, passed away on November 17, 2024, in Stephenville, Texas. She was born on October 9, 1958, in Hico, Texas, to John Ben Rumph and Wanda Nell Johnson Rumph. She grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, later returning to Hico and graduating from Hico High School. She married Spencer Randolph on April 15, 1978 in Fort Worth,...

Nov 10, 2024

Carrie Dean Brooks, 65, passed away at her home on November 10, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1959, in Hico, TX, to Charles and Clarice Dean (McClendon) Brooks. After finishing up her education, she was very determined and went on and worked hard as security for Arlington ISD.

Carrie is survived by her daughter, Natosha...

Nov 10, 2024

Velia Vargas, 88, passed away on November 10, 2024, in Temple, Texas. She was born on February 4, 1936, in Allende Coahuila, Mexico, to Juan Muñoz and Teodora Elizondo. On April 29, 1984, she married Jose Socorro Vargas in West Liberty, Iowa, and had many great years with him until his passing on May 6, 2023. Velia has been...

Nov 9, 2024

On June 20, 1929 in Erath County near Bowman Ridge, Alma LaRue White Weems was

welcomed by her parents Jesse Lee (Buster) White and Willie Thelma White.  On

Saturday November 9th, 2024, God called her home with the words “well done, good and

faithful servant.”

She began school in a two-room...

Nov 8, 2024

Wilson Earl Wilcoxon, 89, of Stephenville, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 in Fort Worth.

Wilson was born December 3, 1934, in Lingleville, TX, the son of RE & Maxine Wilcoxon.

He graduated from Lingleville High School.

Wilson married Jeanette Fincannon on March 15, 1957, in Desdemona. They had four children: Pam...

Nov 7, 2024

Robert “Wayne” Bear, 93 years of age, passed away on November 7, 2024 at Legacy Estate in Comanche, TX. Graveside service will be will be held at Garden of Memory Cemetery between Dublin and Stephenville, TX on Tuesday, November 12, at 2 PM.

Wayne was born in Comanche County, Texas on May 9, 1931, the son of...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Micheal Ray Turley, a beloved member of the Dublin, TX community. Born on December 19, 1949, in Dublin, TX, Micheal graduated from Stephenville High School in 1968 before embarking on a varied career as a skilled Carpenter, Dairyman, and Farmer. He passed away on November 6, 2024, surrounded...

Nov 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Gwyn Cragwall, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gwyn was born on January 26, 1929, near Carlton, TX, to Ernest and Hattie (Faulkner) Rasberry, and peacefully departed on November 3, 2024, in Stephenville, TX. She was a devoted U.S. citizen, dedicating her career as a Secretary of Human Resources for the...

Nov 3, 2024

Estle Mae (Dixon) Wells was born on January 27, 1930, in Santa Anna, Texas. As the youngest of six children born in the Great Depression, Estle learned at an early age the values of frugality, tenacity, and hard work. She carried these values throughout her entire life. Anyone stopping by Estle’s home might find her clearing out a fence...