Obituaries

L. H. Simpson

L. H. Simpson

Oct 23, 2013

L.H. Simpson, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at his home in Stamford. A graveside service will be held at Rockdale Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25th with Rev. Jerry Vincent officiating and under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford. L.H. was born on April 17, 1926 in Anson to Hardin and Golda Kile...

Michael Scott Wyatt

Michael Scott Wyatt

Oct 19, 2013

Michael Scott Wyatt, 44, of Lueders, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 in an Abilene hospital. Michael was born November 22, 1968 in Abilene to Glenn and Sue Wyatt. He was raised in Lueders and graduated from Lueders high school. After graduation he went to Texas State Technical Institute in Sweetwater studying electronics. Michael worked in sales most...

Thula Rose Perry

Thula Rose Perry

Sep 3, 2013

Thula Rose Perry, 91, of Stamford and formerly of Haskell went to her long awaited home in heaven Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Graveside funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 at Willow Cemetery in Haskell with Rev. Kelly Piggott officiating. Services are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home, 807 S. Columbia, Stamford, Texas. Thula...

Martell Tankersley

Martell Tankersley

Aug 23, 2013

Martell Tankersley, known to all as “Granny,” left this world on Friday, August 23rd, just shy of her 93rd birthday. She is celebrating in Heaven alongside her Savior Jesus, her beloved husband E.H., her eldest son Bobby, her granddaughter Jodie, and great-granddaughter Crystal. Granny had long awaited this reunion. Born to Ernest and Floy Goodson in Comanche County on...

Bobbe Nell Smith

Bobbe Nell Smith

Aug 22, 2013

On Thursday, August 22, 2013, Bobbe Smith of Stamford, Texas, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, taking with her the spark, wit and compassion she bestowed on those who knew and loved her. She was 86 years old. Bobbe Nell Turner was born on April 9, 1927, in Kerrville, Texas to Robert and Leta (Smith)...

Olga Marie Taylor

Olga Marie Taylor

Aug 12, 2013

My precious mother and best friend, Olga Marie Lieb Taylor was born to Henry and Minna Graeffe Lieb on May 8, 1912 at her parents’ ranch on the Brazos River in Western Shackelford County, TX. Olga passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 16, at the...

Merdell Annie Longley

Merdell Annie Longley

Jul 9, 2013

Merdell Longley, 89, of Centerville and formerly of Stamford, passed away on July 9, 2013 in Centerville, TX. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Stamford with Revs. Jacob West and T. C. Melton officiating Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral...

Monty Hines Martin

Monty Hines Martin

Jul 5, 2013

Monty Hines Martin, 63, of Rule, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013 at his residence. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel in Stamford with Rev. Al Martin officiating. Monty was born November 9, 1949 in Stamford to Horace Leon and Gladys May Martin. He was raised...

Susie Vasquez

Susie Vasquez

Jun 19, 2013

Susie Moreno Vasquez, 67, of Stamford, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Kyle, Texas. Funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Stamford, with Father George Roney officiating. Burial will follow at the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Stamford under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Susie was born August...

Mark Franklin Corbitt

Mark Franklin Corbitt

Jun 16, 2013

Mark Franklin Cobritt, 50, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home in Lueders, Texas. Mr. Corbitt was born December 12, 1962 in Amarillo, Texas, to Frank and Mary Faye (Conner) Corbitt. Mark graduated from Canyon High School in 1981 in Canyon, Texas He moved to Lueders from Hillsboro in 2010. He worked as a self employed auto repair...

David Lee Brown

David Lee Brown

May 31, 2013

David Lee Brown, 82, of Abilene and formerly of Stamford passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel in Stamford with Rev. James Brigham officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until service time. David was...

Eugene Douglas Watts

Eugene Douglas Watts

May 13, 2013

Eugene Douglas “Josh” Watts Avoca, Texas Eugene Douglas “Josh” Watts, 87, of Avoca, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, May 13, 2013. Eugene was born September 20, 1925 in the Corinth community in Jones County to L. Z. and Lizzie Watts. He was a lifetime resident of Jones County and a 1944 graduate of Avoca...

Joyce Nell Montgomery

Joyce Nell Montgomery

May 12, 2013

Joyce Nell Montgomery, 75, of Lueders, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home in Lueders. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Les Mims officiating. Burial will follow at the Clear Fork Cemetery in Lueders. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral...

Concepcion Pearl Alvarez

Concepcion Pearl Alvarez

Apr 19, 2013

Conception “Pearl” Alvarez, 67, of Abilene and formerly of Stamford, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 in Abilene. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2013 at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Stamford with Father Michael Melcher officiating and assisted by Deacon Juan Bustamante. Burial will follow at the Highland Memorial Cemetery...

Clifford Holly Cornett

Clifford Holly Cornett

Apr 17, 2013

Clifford Holly Cornett (88) of Knox City, Texas passed away on April 17, 2013. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Knox City, under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford. The family will be receiving friends at the Smith Funeral Home in Knox City on Friday from...

Jesse Martinez Mendez

Jesse Martinez Mendez

Apr 13, 2013

Jesse M. Mendez, 69, of Stamford, passed away on Saturday, 04/13/2013 in Abilene. Cremation services have been selected and the family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Raymond "Butch" Kohout

Raymond "Butch" Kohout

Apr 13, 2013

Raymond “Butch” Kohout, 67, after a three year battle with cancer, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on April 13, 2013. Butch was born on November 16, 1945 in Stamford, Texas to John and Marie Kohout. He was a lifelong resident of Stamford. He graduated from Paint Creek High School in 1964. He was a member of the...

David Anton Letz

David Anton Letz

Apr 9, 2013

David Anton Letz, 86, of Abilene, formerly of Sagerton, Texas passed away on April 9, 2013. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church in Sagerton, Texas with parish ministers Dean and Patsy Quade officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Glory Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford. Viewing will be...

Jean Morton

Jean Morton

Apr 5, 2013

Eva Jean Morton, 87, of Stamford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 5, 2013. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Temple Baptist Church in Stamford with Rev. Jessie Morton officiating. Burial will follow at the Spring Creek Cemetery in Avoca under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford. The...

Emma D. Gentry

Emma D. Gentry

Mar 30, 2013

Emma Gentry, 97, passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2013. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ericksdahl with Rev. Teresa Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Emma Pearson...