Obituaries

Linda Fay Downs

Linda Fay Downs

Feb 1, 2020

Linda Fay Downs, 68, of Abernathy died at her home Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was born in Lubbock, TX, December 29, 1951 to B. G. "Bill" and DeAlva (Seawright) Daily. She graduated Abernathy High School in 1970 and married Randy Downs September 18, 1970 in Abernathy, TX. Linda loved cooking and was very organized and had a great memory...

Cynthia Ann Moore

Cynthia Ann Moore

Sep 11, 2025

Cynthia Ann Moore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and educator, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 78 in Tolar, Texas. Born on January 15, 1947, in San Jose, California, Cynthia lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep dedication to her family.

On August 17, 1967, Cynthia married the love of her...

Gene Barfield

Gene Barfield

Sep 11, 2025

Ray Gene Barfield, 78, of Huckabay, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Huckabay.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Huckabay Cemetery in Huckabay. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, at the Stephenville Funeral Home.

Gene was born on January 15, 1947 in Hamilton to the late Robert...

Brent Bledsoe

Brent Bledsoe

Sep 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Brent Bledsoe

Brent Bledsoe, affectionately known as “Smiley”, “Bada**,” or “Papa Brent” passed away on the morning of September 10, 2025, at the age of 61, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born on December 16, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, Brent grew up with a love for adventure, laughter, and connection that carried through every part of his life....

Mary Lou Pannell

Mary Lou Pannell

Sep 6, 2025

Mary Lou Easley Pannell was born in Chicora, PA to Maurice James Easley andMildred Neff Easley on August 27, 1948.

She attended Fairview-Karns City High School. After graduating from high school in 1966, she attended Clarion State College and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. In 1973 she received a Master of Science degree from Slippery Rock State College.

For 15 years Mary...

Annie Dow Cook

Annie Dow Cook

Sep 6, 2025

Annie Cook 78 of Stephenville, TX passed away on September 6, 2025. Visitation will be held on September 10, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8 pm at Stephenville Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held on September 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Erath Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

Annie was born on December 7, 1946, to the late John and Freda...

Ralph Bennett Claitor

Ralph Bennett Claitor

Sep 5, 2025

Ralph Bennett Claitor, 82, passed away on September 5, 2025, in Stephenville, Texas. He was born on August 22, 1943, in Dublin, Texas, to Gordon Bennett Claitor and Stella Naomi (Harbin) Claitor. His mother passed away when he was just 14 years old. His older sister, Mildred, took on the responsibilities of his mom and took care of Ralph. When...

Brenda Kay Neve

Brenda Kay Neve

Aug 29, 2025

On August 29, 2025, Heaven welcomed home a faithful servant of the Lord, Brenda Kay Neve of Stephenville, Texas, at the age of 73. Born on December 29, 1951, in Lubbock, Texas to parents Bill and DeAlva Daily, she lived her life as a testament of love, faith, and devotion.

She shared nearly 54 beautiful years with her beloved husband, James...

John Bartelt

John Bartelt

Aug 17, 2025

John Leland Bartelt, age 66, of Stephenville, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He courageously faced a sudden battle with stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer with his loving family by his side. John was born on March 25, 1959, in Sacramento, California, to Lee and Carrie Bartelt. He grew up in Galt, California, on...

Ray Stone

Ray Stone

Aug 16, 2025

Ray Stone, 72, was born October 26, 1952 in the Stephenville Hospital to Runt and Imogene Christie Stone. He passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2025.

Ray attended Chamberlin Elementary, Junior High, and graduated from Stephenville High School in 1971. During high school he worked at Boone Brown Tire and Appliance. Later he worked at Goodyear.

In 1973 Ray started...

Sylma Elaine Smith

Sylma Elaine Smith

Aug 15, 2025

On August 14, 2025, Heaven welcomed home a faithful servant of the Lord, Sylma Elaine Smith of Stephenville, Texas, at the age of 71. Born on September 25, 1953, in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to parents Adam and Elsie Bergesen, she lived her life as a testament of love, faith, and devotion.

She shared nearly 54 beautiful years with her beloved...

Nelda Scott

Nelda Scott

Aug 14, 2025

Nelda Jean (Bethea) Scott, 74, of Whitney, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. She was born on December 6, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to Carl and Barbara Bethea. Nelda was the second of four children and grew up alongside her sister, Norma, and brothers, Danny and Mark. She graduated from Jones High School in Houston in 1969, the...

Gregory Allen Nelson Sr.

Gregory Allen Nelson Sr.

Aug 13, 2025

Gregory Allen Nelson, Sr., 58 of Sap Oak Community, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Funeral services for Greg will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Glenn Murray officiating. Burial will follow at Sap Oak Cemetery, Erath County. Visitation with the Nelson family will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday, August...

Sharon Oliverson

Sharon Oliverson

Aug 11, 2025

Sharon (Wiltz) Oliverson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died on August 11, 2025 after a 13 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She loved spending time with her family and will be deeply missed by many.

Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 4,1949. She grew up in Garden City, Michigan and then moved to Gaylord, Michigan in 1979, where...

Kathy Mae Pack

Kathy Mae Pack

Aug 10, 2025

Kathy Mae (Sammie) Pack, 68, passed away peacefully in her home, in Stephenville, Texas, on August 10th, 2025.

Kathy was born on January 21st, 1957 in Ranger, Texas, to John Thomas Casey and Frances Roberta Robinson Casey.

She married the love of her life, Teddy Lynn Pack, on June 29th, 1974 in Stephenville, Texas. He preceded her in death on February 6th,...

Kasi Ann Miller

Kasi Ann Miller

Jul 23, 2025

Kasi Ann Miller, 46, passed away at home surrounded by her family and loved ones after a long-term illness. She was born on February 22, 1979, in Irving, Texas, to Greg McGibboney and Marilyn Meador. She graduated from Sanger High School, attended Tarleton State University and later earned her Cosmetology License.

Kasi is survived by her son, Mason Miller, her mother...

Ranny Danley

Ranny Danley

Jul 23, 2025

Ranny Danley

March 8, 1934 – July 23, 2025

Ranny Danley, 91, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Granbury, Texas. He was born on March 8, 1934, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Lon Danley and Nettie Turner Danley. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and retired from Phelps Dodge Copper Refinery

Ranny is survived by his wife of 70 years,...

Carol Ann Baker

Carol Ann Baker

Jul 18, 2025



Carol Ann Chauncy Baker

January 23, 1936—July 18, 2025

Carol Ann Wren Chauncy Baker, was born, January 23, 1936, in Fort Worth, TX, to Boyd E. Wren, Sr. and Edrie Hedges Wren. Welcoming her to heaven will be her parents, her much loved sister-in-law, Corene Chauncy Workman; brother-in-law, Jerry Workman; brother-in-law, Dick Loyd; precious niece, Christi Stanley; her beloved grandson, Douglas Jackson;...

Michael Rattan

Michael Rattan

Jul 17, 2025

Michael Lynn Rattan, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Tolar on July 17, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on August 28, 1952, in Fort Worth, to John and June Rattan. His loving parents raised him in Fort Worth and Crowley where he graduated high school. He married his true love, Jackie, on September 10, 1981. Mike...

Timothy Wayne Justis

Timothy Wayne Justis

Jul 15, 2025

Timothy Wayne Justis, 65, of Granbury, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday July 20, 2025, at Triple Cross Cowboy Church of Hood County, 3470 Lipan Hwy, Granbury, TX 76048.

Tim was born on September 30, 1959, in Odessa, Texas, to Victor...