Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tony Lee Gardner

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tony Lee Gardner, age 59, of Stamford, Texas. Tony left this world far too soon, but his kindness, love, and unforgettable spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Tony had a heart...

Jan 8, 2025

Sue Gilbreath was born Verna Sue Miller to Jesse and Regina Miller of Abilene, TX on January 1, 1941, arriving at exactly one minute after midnight to be named the first baby of Taylor County. When she was two, she moved with her parents and older brother Mike to Stamford. She attended Stamford schools graduating in 1959. She met...

Jan 2, 2025

George Fina, 71, departed his earthly life on January 2, 2025, in Stamford, TX to go fishing in the lakes of heaven. In honoring his wishes, cremation services were selected.

George Edgar Fina was born on February 17, 1953, in Suffern, New York. He was one of three children born to the late Theordore and Dorothy (Moser)...

Dec 30, 2024

Billie Hargrove, 93, of Stamford, TX was finally reunited with the love of her life on Monday, December 30, 2024. Her beloved husband of 60 years, J.D. Hargrove, died in 2010, and Billie looked forward to being reunited with him and going home to Jesus.

Born Billie Laverne Sanders on April 4, 1931, in Burkburnett, TX. Billie...

Dec 3, 2024

Millie Marie Long, a cherished daughter, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Millie was born on May 22, 2023 in Abilene, TX to parents Ely and Jenny (Dudensing) Long and welcomed by big brother Asa. Millie will be remembered by everyone and especially her parents as a joyful baby, who was always happy and a ray of...

Nov 25, 2024

On Monday, November 25, 2024, “Diana’s Hero”, Earl Ray Moore, 83, was reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Diana Sue Moore. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until  2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27th at Tankersley Funeral Home at 807 S. Columbia in Stamford followed by Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Wright officiating. Burial...

Oct 14, 2024

Billie Medford, 95, of Stamford, TX departed from her earthly life on Monday evening, October 14, 2024, to be reunited with her beloved husband, Raymond.

Billie Meretta (McCown)Medford was born on March 25, 1929, to CG and Lillian (McCown) Raughton and raised on a farm in Paint Creek, TX, as one of three daughters. She graduated from...

Oct 5, 2024

Glenn “Shorty” D. Baumbach, 77, of Hawley, Texas passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Shorty was born in Stamford, Texas on February 14, 1947 to Otto R. and Esther (Mueller) Baumbach.  He attended Paint Creek High School, where he played football and was known for driving his motorcycle...

Aug 24, 2024

Karen Evon Stiewert, 69, of Abilene and formerly of Knox City, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Abilene. Cremation services have been selected with Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford and a memorial graveside will be held at a later date.

Karen was born September 4, 1954 in Albany, Texas to Zana and Preston Davis....

Aug 20, 2024

Viva McKeever Turnbow passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024 at Hendrick Hospital in Abilene after a short illness, at the age of 95.  Viva was born Viva Irene McKeever on December 23, 1928, the youngest child of Abb and Lota McKeever on the McKeever homeplace 2-1/2 miles southwest of the Funston community.  She was the grand-daughter of W.H....

Jul 27, 2024

Randy Hugh Denson, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Abilene, TX.

Son of Vera Mae Wilson Denson and A.C. Denson, he was born July 3, 1945, in Knox City, TX. Randy was a lifetime resident of the area. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1963 before attending college at North Texas State University...

Jun 29, 2024

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Carol Long departed from her earthly life at the age of 79, in Greenville, TX. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Tankersley Funeral Home, 807 Columbia, Stamford, TX. Burial will follow in Rockdale Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Carol Sue Long was born...

Jun 9, 2024

Raymond Medford

Major Raymond Medford (USAF, Retired), 95, of Stamford, TX passed away the evening of Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Haskell, TX surrounded by his family.

Raymond Ray Medford was born on July 18, 1928, to Robert and Willie (Jones) Medford and raised on a farm in Paint Creek, TX, as one of five...

Jun 5, 2024

Yvonne (Young) Swofford was born in Corinth, Texas, on July 2, 1929, to Loil and Azalea Young.  She passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas.  Funeral Services will be Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Larry LeFevre officiating.

Yvonne was a 1945 graduate of Old...

May 28, 2024

Lora Lynn Hunt, artist, and educator departed this earthly life on May 28, 2024 in McKinney, Texas at the age of 75.

Lora was born on July 23, 1948, in Austin, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Lynn Hunt and Dr. Jackie (Hansen) Hunt. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Texas Tech...

May 27, 2024

Lonnie Clyde Applin, a lifelong resident of Stamford, TX died on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the age of 71.

Lonnie was born in Artesia, New Mexico to George and Bertie (Franklin) Applin on March 21, 1953, and the last of their 16 children to pass away. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1971. Lonnie was...

May 26, 2024

Robert Diers, 86, of Stamford, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Abilene, Texas following a brief illness and surrounded by his family.

Born January 8, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, Robert Edgar Diers was the son of Edgar and Theona (Schielke) Diers. Robert spent his youth in Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas.  Robert attended Concordia Teachers...

May 1, 2024

Beatrice Marugg Schmidt, a longtime resident of Haskell and Jones Counties, passed away May 1, 2024, at her home in Stamford.  She was born October 15, 1924 in Haskell, Texas to William and Olga Nauert Marugg. On December 15, 1945, she married Valton Schmidt and had two children, Darla and Allen and at the time of Valton’s death, they...

Apr 23, 2024

Minnie Cantu, 76, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Stamford, TX with Father Albert Devanesan officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. The Rosary will be held 6:00 p.m. Thursday...

Apr 1, 2024

Trusting in God’s grace and mercy, Kathleen Guenther Teichelman entered into his presence on April 1, 2024. Born October 18, 1952, in New Braunfels, Texas, Kathy was the eldest of three daughters born to Harlan and Inez Guenther. She graduated from New Braunfels Canyon High School and from Southwest Texas State University. In 1974 Kathy married Ronnie Dale Teichelman,...