Obituaries

Sammy Lee Gonzales

Sammy Lee Gonzales

Mar 12, 2019

Odessa, Tx - Sammy Lee Gonzales, 60, died peacefully March 12, 2019 at 8:45 pm after a long illness with Parkinson's Disease at Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Odessa, Texas. Sammy was born October 14, 1958 to Louis and Pauline Gonzales.

Sammy was survived by his father, Louis Gonzales, Brothers, Robert and Joe Gonzales, Grandchildren, Christopher...

Johnnie Junior Bogle

Johnnie Junior Bogle

Mar 3, 2019

Johnnie Bogle, 80, entered eternal peace on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home in Livingston, TX.

Johnnie Junior Bogle was born on September 6, 1938 in Hamlin, TX to Richard Thomas Bogle and Martha Theora Clawson Bogle. He attended school in Hamlin, TX. Johnnie married Patricia Ann Wardwell on February 15, 1958 in Stamford, TX; where...

Darwin Lee Patty

Darwin Lee Patty

Feb 25, 2019

Darwin Patty was a man who loved his life and working the land as a plain and simple farmer. He left this world on Monday, February 25, 2019 to join his Savior in the fields of heaven at the age of 92.

Darwin Lee Patty was born on a farm in Jones County Texas near Lueders on...

Billie Mae Bean

Billie Mae Bean

Feb 21, 2019

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, Billie Mae Bean passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior at the age of 95,

Billie Welsh Bean was born to Edgar Welsh and Mana Yancy Welsh in Haskell, TX, on January 10, 1924. Billie was a lifetime resident of Haskell County until 2000 when she and Ellis moved to...

Arthur Floyd Jennings

Arthur Floyd Jennings

Feb 10, 2019

After a sudden illness, Arthur Floyd Jennings passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the age of 64. His wishes were to be cremated with a memorial service later.

Arthur was born September 19, 1954 in Abilene, TX to Buford Jennings and Ethelda (Younglove) Jennings. Reared in Abilene, he graduated...

Edward Shuquist

Edward Shuquist

Feb 9, 2019

Edward born on May 1st, 1939 was called by our lord on February 9th, 2019 to be with his two dogs 8-Ball and Ginger. He was the much-loved son of Edgar and Ebba Shuquist who raised him with the Swedish congregation in the Bethel Lutheran Church in the Ericksdahl community near Avoca, TX. He was devoted to reading the...

Annie Ruth Kelsey

Annie Ruth Kelsey

Jan 30, 2019

Annie Ruth Kelsey, 82, of Stamford, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Stamford. Annie's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Doyle Ray Rawlings

Doyle Ray Rawlings

Jan 6, 2019

Doyle Ray Rawlings, 71, of Stamford, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home in Stamford.  Cremation services have been selected and a private graveside will be held at a later date.

Garland Ray Jeter

Garland Ray Jeter

Jan 3, 2019

Garland Ray Jeter,76, a former resident of Lueders, TX passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, in Smithville, TX where he had resided since 2011.

Garland was born in Portales NM December 14, 1942, to the late Robert Howard Jeter and Estie Florence (Staggs) Jeter. He attended Grandfalls-Royalty High School in Grandfalls, TX. Garland worked in the...

Kelly Hughes Porter

Kelly Hughes Porter

Jan 2, 2019

Kelly Hughes Porter was called home to her Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel (807 Columbia) Stamford, Texas with services under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. A private family interment will be held later.

Born December 27,...

Claude "Butch" Philip Debusk

Claude "Butch" Philip Debusk

Dec 9, 2018

Claude Philip Butch DeBusk lived his life with a love for adventure and exploring God's

creations. He especially loved the water. On December 9, 2018 at the age of 80 yrs, he

took his final adventure on earth surrounded by...

Antonio R Escobedo

Antonio R Escobedo

Dec 5, 2018

Tony R. Escobedo, the son of Panfilo and Teresa (Reyna) Escobedo was born on September 3, 1942 in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the age of 76. A rosary service will be Friday, December 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Tankersley Funeral Home,at 807 S. Columbia, Stamford, TX. Tony will be remembered...

John Allen Mead Iv

John Allen Mead Iv

Dec 2, 2018

On Sunday, December 2, 2018 heaven gained a special angel as John Allen Mead, IV entered his eternal home at the age of 57.

John was born March 8, 1961 in San Angelo, TX to John Allen Mead, III and Willie Jean Brown Mead. He moved from Austin, TX to Stamford on February 6, 2005.

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Robbie Ann Russell

Robbie Ann Russell

Nov 14, 2018

Robbie Ann Russell was born on October 29, 1946 in Stamford, Texas and went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Robbie was born in Stamford, Texas to Norris and Nancy (Harrison) Russell. She attended school in Stamford and graduated from Stamford High School in May, 1965. While at...

Chris Hager

Chris Hager

Nov 3, 2018

A Texan who loved his family and the outdoors Chris Hager was born February 15, 1939 in Jones County, Texas and passed on November 3, 2018. He was 79 years old.

Chris was one of seven children born to Walter Richard Hager and Bertha (Mickler) Hager. He attended school at Stamford High School. He was...

Jose Zambrano Martinez Sr.

Jose Zambrano Martinez Sr.

Oct 24, 2018

Jose Z. Martinez Sr., of Avoca, TX, departed this life on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Abilene, TX. Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday October 25, 2018 at Tankersley Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Stamford, TX with Father Chacko Thadathil officiating. Burial...

Lynda Lou Folsom

Lynda Lou Folsom

Oct 23, 2018

Lynda Lou Folsom, 78, of Stamford, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in Stamford. Cremation services have been selected and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Wright officiating.

Lynda was born August 7, 1940 in Vernon, Texas to Oneal and Ruth...

Peggy Ruth Holbrooks

Peggy Ruth Holbrooks

Oct 23, 2018

Heaven is a little brighter today since Peggy Holbrooks went home to be with her Heavenly Father, greeting Him with her beautiful smile and cheerful personality so adored by family and friends. Peggy Ruth Jones Holbrooks was born on July 24, 1933, to Chris Jones and Annie West Jones. She went to be with her Lord and her beloved...

Jose Eusibio Baez

Jose Eusibio Baez

Oct 15, 2018

Jose E. Baez, 95, of Abilene and formerly of Stamford, passed away at his home in Abilene on Monday, October 15, 2018. Rosary services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Tankersley Funeral Home.  A Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the St. Ann's Catholic Church with Father Chacko...

Joan Elizabeth Prince

Joan Elizabeth Prince

Oct 14, 2018

Joan Elizabeth Taylor Prince, 94, of Azle, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her home in Azle. Graveside funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Jones County with Rev. Jesse Morton officiating and under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford.

Joan was born...