Obituaries
Winnie Barton
Mar 8, 2026
Winnie Stapp Barton, age 104, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, service, and love for her community.
Winnie was the daughter of Burt and Lola Stapp. She was born on January 31, 1922, on a passenger train while her parents were traveling to visit relatives in Dallas.
She attended public...
Kelly Michael Jones
Mar 6, 2026
Kelly Michael Jones, age 78, of the Ericksdahl community near Stamford, Texas passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Abilene, Texas leaving behind a legacy of service, generosity, and dedication to his community.
Born on March 12, 1947, in Fort Worth, Texas to Raymond Byron Jones and Myrna Mills Jones. Kelly grew up with a strong sense of duty and...
Michael Wayne Polk
Feb 25, 2026
Mike Polk, 69, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Anson, TX.
Michael Wayne Polk, son of Herman Polk, Sr. and Alma Buerger Polk, was born July 15,1956 in Stamford, TX. Mike, as he was known to family and friends, was reared in Stamford by his mother, Alma and stepfather, Joe, who taught him life values early and they carried him...
David Lee Black
Jan 31, 2026
David Lee Black, 88, of Abilene, TX, passed away on January 31, 2026 after a brief illness. David was born on April 8, 1937 to David and Anabel Dueset Black in Flint, Michigan. He spent three years in the Army Air Corps from 1954-1957.
David married Carol Rider and had 5 children: Barbara Ann Northrop (deceased), David Clinton Black, Bradley Edward...
Henrietta Maxey
Jan 26, 2026
Henrietta Maxey, 69, of Stamford, passed away on Monday, 2/26/2026 in Stamford. Cremation services have been selected and no other services will be held at this time.
Services under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford.
Carolyn Ann Morgan
Jan 24, 2026
Carolyn Ann Walker Morgan, 76, of Stamford, Texas, passed away on 01/24/2026. She was born on October 14, 1949, in Knox City, Texas, to James Weldon Walker and Mary Ann Elisa Ejem Walker.
Carolyn’s unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was a guiding force throughout her life, and she often shared his message with those around her.
On July 16, 1966, Carolyn married...
Yvonne Ratliff
Jan 20, 2026
Funeral service update: Funeral services for Yvonne Ratliff have been postponed until Wednesday. 12 noon visitation and 2 p.m Chapel with burial in Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Yvonne Snow Ratliff was born on Wednesday, June 12, 1946 to the union of J.B. Snow and Winnie Clem Snow in Andrews, TX.
Yvonne departed this life on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was preceded...
Amy Kitturia Lofton
Dec 5, 2025
Amy Kittuira Lofton, age 58, of Georgetown, Texas, entered the arms of her Savior on December 5, 2025. Born on May 4, 1967, in Nugent, Texas, to James and Bettye Lofton, Amy lived a life marked by compassion, resilience, and unwavering love for those around her.
Amy graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts and later earned...
Ruby Nell Blascyk
Nov 28, 2025
Ruby Blascyk passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025 in Abilene, TX. Up until the end Ruby maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends, and gratefulness for a life filled with wonderful and varied experiences.
Ruby Nell Easterling was born on Thursday, November 28, 1940 to Hillard and Lucille (Driskill) Easterling, and eighty-five years later...
Bernice Stewart Cochran
Nov 23, 2025
Bernice (B’) Stewart Cochran
Bernice Stewart Cochran, aged 98, died November 23, 2025, at her home in Carmichael, California. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Hugh H. and Cecelia Roth Stewart on November 9, 1927.
Bernice graduated from North Texas State and taught elementary school in Stamford, Texas and Dumas Texas. A ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church USA, she...
Nell Rosenquist
Oct 16, 2025
Nell Rosenquist, (Mama Nell), 93, of Avoca, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16th in Lubbock, TX, surrounded by family. Thynell Thompson was born August 6, 1932, in Sylvester, TX to William Thompson and Marie (McCuistion) Thompson. She graduated from Stamford High School at the young age of 16. She graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX and taught...
Barbara Josephine McGaughey
Sep 21, 2025
Barbara Josephine Johnston McGaughey, 90, passed from this life to the next on September 21, 2025. Barbara was born in Knox City, Texas, to Fred Alvin (Ted) and Winnie Messer Johnston on November 18, 1934. She married John Nelson McGaughey on December 22, 1951. They had three children: David Nelson, Jodie Wade, and Barbie Ruth.
Barbara retired from the Stamford public...
Donald Andrew Welch
Sep 18, 2025
Today, we bid farewell to Don Welch, 86, of Stamford, TX, a true family man and friend to many, who departed from this world on Thursday, September 18, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of generosity, kindness, wisdom and a plain spoken straight forward way of life. Don walked through life with a gentle strength, that touched many lives with unforgettable...
Sandra Elaine White
Aug 29, 2025
On Friday, August 29, 2025, Sandra Elaine White, 79, passed away in the Winfield Nursing Home in Crockett, Texas. She was born May 24, 1946 to Tom Walter and Opal Faye (Hatley) Gilbreath in Stamford, Texas. Sandra was a 1964 graduate of Stamford High School. She also graduated from Navarro Junior College in Corsicana, Texas with a Vocational Nursing Certificate....
Norma Jo Leaf
Aug 11, 2025
Norma Jo (Miles) Leaf
March 24, 1929 — August 11, 2025
On Monday, August 11, 2025 Norma Leaf previously from Stamford Texas passed from this earthly place into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Welcomed by her husband, Stan, who in a love letter wrote, “I can’t wait for you to get here!”
Norma Jo Leaf was born at home in...
Dianne Elyse Wilhite
Jul 15, 2025
Dianne Elyse Wilhite, 76, of Levelland, TX passed away in Lubbock, TX after a brief illness. Cremation services have been selected with Tankersley Funeral Home and a family graveside will be held at a later date.
Melissa Ann Cantu
May 29, 2025
Melissa Cantu, 56, departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 29, 2024. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, 807 Columbia, Stamford, TX with Pastor Paul Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.
Melissa Ann Cantu was born in Stamford, TX on...
Felipa Martinez Moreno
May 26, 2025
Felipa Martinez Moreno gained her angel wings on Monday, May 26th a few minutes after midnight on her 83rd birthday. Felipa spent 83 wonderful years spreading joy to all around her. A comfort to many and a joy to all, most of her time was spent taking care of her family, her friends, and her community.
Felipa’s life began in Stamford,...
Beverly Joyce Burkman
May 10, 2025
Beverly Burkman, a woman whose life was defined by her unwavering love for people was granted her wish to go meet Jesus and be reunited with her parents on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She touched countless lives with her warmth, kindness, genuine spirit, bright smile and happy sense of humor. She was 73 years old. Beverly Joyce was born...
Jerry Lynn Rice
May 6, 2025
Jerry Lynn Rice was born September 14, 1949 to Thurman Crawford Rice and Jewel Juanita Pritchett Rice. He entered into heaven on May 6, 2025 at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his wife and children and grandchildren, whom he loved fiercely. As a young boy, he loved spending days in the pasture, riding his horse and...
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