Obituaries

Jan 27, 2021

Don “Tortuga” Barnes, 82, of Rule, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Rule Cemetery in Rule, Texas under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford, TX.

Don was born July 7, 1938 in...

Jan 25, 2021

Georgia Mae Casey was born September 26, 1930 to Aline Berry in Ellisville, TX. With her children by her side, Georgia Burkman, beloved mother, and grandmother peacefully passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, in Stamford, TX. She was a blessing to her family and friends for 90 years.

Georgia was reared by her grandfather and grandmother, Claudie...

Jan 17, 2021

Betsy S. Ybarra, age 83, passed peacefully away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 with her sister Dolores by her side. Betsy was born June 14, 1937, in Stamford, TX, to Anacleto and Dolores (Ubires) Segura. Betsy attended school in Stamford.

Betsy married Jessie Ybarra on September 2, 1957 in Greeley, CO, where she made her home until...

Jan 13, 2021

Mollie May Waters was born June 5, 1943 to George and Stella (Selke) Carroll in Cleburne TX. Mollie passed way on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Abilene, TX. She was 77 years old.

Mollie moved to Stamford from Mineral Wells, TX in 1980. She was a homemaker who loved to cook, crochet, and take care of children....

Jan 12, 2021

Mary Emeline Davis was born October 3, 1929 in Sagerton, TX., the eldest child of R. H. “Henry “and Elva Matilda (West) Skiles. Mary, a loving mother, and memaw passed away peacefully on January 12. 2021 in Stamford, TX. She reached the age of 91 years.

Mary received her formal education in the Stamford schools. She was...

Dec 29, 2020

Bobby Frank Williams, son of the late Harold Williams and Rosalee Sweeney Williams was born June 17, 1940 in Denison, TX. He attended the public schools in Denison.

Bobby worked at the Lawrence Brothers Grocery Store in Aspermont as the meat market manager and butcher for several years. In his later years he enjoyed spending time sitting...

Dec 27, 2020

Juan Gutierrez,70, will be laid to rest on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 10 a.m. following Graveside services at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Father Joseph Kurumbel officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 at Tankersley Funeral Home (807 Columbia) in Stamford, TX.

Dec 21, 2020

Evert Monroe Jordan was born August 14, 1935, in Jones County Texas to Everet and Mary Etheline (Clevenger) Jordan.

Monroe, age 85, passed to his eternal paradise on Monday, December 21, 2020. His life will be celebrated on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Graveside services at Clearfork Cemetery in Lueders, TX with...

Dec 17, 2020

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Socorro M. Garcia of Stamford, TX, passed from her life here on earth, taking her hard-working ethics, love for her family, and her strong will with her. She was 92 years old.

Socorro was born May 26, 1928, in Stamford, Texas to Theodor and Maria (Cedillo) Moreno. On May 22, 1972 Socorro...

Dec 16, 2020

Sherry Elaine Armstrong was born June 3, 1948, in Rotan, TX, to Buddy and Wanda (Gable) White. She gracefully danced into heaven to meet her Savior on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

Family and friends will gather for visitation from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19 th at Tankersley Funeral Home 807 Columbia Stamford, TX. Graveside Services...

Dec 13, 2020

Ms. Soila Mary Rangel was born August 29, 1950 to Albino and Gregoria Casaz Rangel in Stamford, TX. Soila received her formal education through the Stamford Public School System, graduating in 1970. She continued her education at Draughon’s Busines College in Abilene, TX.

Solia was employed as a seamstress and manager of the Russell Newman Manufacturing Company...

Dec 12, 2020

Jerry Lynn Smith was born to Johnnie Alvis and Myrle Lynn (Poyner) Smith in Henrietta, TX, on July 13, 1946. He was one of four children to bless the Smith Family, which included two sons and two daughters. Jerry graduated from Odessa High School in 1964.

Jerry served in the U S Navy from 1965 to 1981...

Dec 8, 2020

Linda Kay Hoadley, 70, of Stamford, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Abilene. In accordance with her wishes, cremation services have been selected with Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford.

Dec 6, 2020

Maria “Hope” Martinez, 70, departed this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Anson General Hospital. Maria will be remembered with Memorial Services at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9 th at the Tankersley Funeral Home (807 Columbia) Stamford, TX. Chapel with        Rev. Jesse Morton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions social...

Nov 29, 2020

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Freddie Acosta, was born to Ben and Pauline (Ramos) Acosta on July 27, 1957, in Stamford, TX. He peacefully passed to join his Savior on November 29, 2020, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX. He was 63 years old.

Freddie was a lifetime resident of the Stamford area....

Nov 28, 2020

Ruth Ann Dickenson was born on August 3, 1947 to Guy and Donna (Gibson) Harris in Aspermont, TX. On Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the age of 73, Ruth departed this                earth to follow her Savior.

Ruth Ann began her formal education in Aspermont, TX before moving to Stamford, TX where she graduated from Stamford High School...

Nov 19, 2020

Sara Nicholl Garcia Ferguson was born on March 26, 1984, to the union of Robert and Francine Rangel Garcia in Stamford, TX. She peacefully walked into her victory Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the age of 36.

Sara received her formal education in the Stamford Public School where she graduated in 2002. After graduation, she attended Wharton...

Nov 18, 2020

Dr. David Ballard, DVM

David Curtis Ballard was born August 16, 1922, in Haskell, to Thomas and Alice (Killingsworth) Ballard. With his wife by his side he passed peacefully meeting his Lord on the beautiful golf courses in heaven on November 18, 2020.

David graduated from Haskell High School, continuing his studies at Texas A&M...

Nov 13, 2020

Ysidoro Cedillo Moreno passed away at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas on November 13, 2020, at the age of 85, after contracting Covid-19.

Ysidoro will be laid to rest on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., during Graveside Services at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Father Joseph Kurumbel officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley...

Nov 12, 2020

Sipriano “David” Garcia, resident of Anson, TX passed away on November 12th, 2020 in Abilene, TX.

David was born in Odessa, TX to Prudencia Esparza Garcia on April 13th, 1957.  David was raised by his mother and grandfather, Cipriano Garcia. He attended Anson High School and graduated in 1976. David enrolled in Cisco Junior College where he...