Obituaries

Jul 14, 2010

Carl Wesley “Jack” Calhoun Sr., 91, of Stamford and formerly of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in Stamford.  Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas with Bishop Tom Heller and Ken Gray officiating and under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford, Texas....

Jul 4, 2010

Norman Dean Shurley, 70, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010 in an Abilene hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. David Cason officiating.  Committal services will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery in Ericksdahl under the direction of Rev. Teresa...

Jun 16, 2010

Sarah Henry, 71, of Stamford, passed away on June 16, 2010 at a local nursing home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Solomon Temple Baptist Church with Rev. H. A. “Henry” Diggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Stamford West Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home...

Jun 13, 2010

Andrea Macias Kittley, 81, of Stamford and formerly of Sagerton, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at an Abilene hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Sagerton with Rev. Stephania Gilkey officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of...

Jun 4, 2010

Leona Vanderworth Teichelman, a long-time resident of the Rule-Hamlin area, died Friday, the 4th of June at the Hamlin Memorial Hospital. She was born February 23, 1917, in Old Glory, Texas, the daughter of the late Oscar and Dora Rinn Vanderworth.  She graduated from Old Glory High School. She continued her education to become a LVN, and worked for...

May 20, 2010

With courage, dignity, and an unwavering faith, Ronnie Dale Teichelman has completed his earthly journey. Ronnie was born November 5, 1947 in Abilene to Clarence and Rachel Teichelman. He was a lifetime resident of the Stamford-Sagerton area, and a graduate of Stamford High School. He married Kathleen Guenther June 29, 1974 in New Braunfels, Texas....

May 12, 2010

Stuart Lee “Stack” Raines, 94, of Stamford and formerly of Hamlin, passed away on Wednesday, 05/12/2010 in Stamford.  Graveside rites with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene with Rev. James Brigham officiating and under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford. Stuart was born November 13, 1915...

May 11, 2010

Mary Louise Thorn, 82, of Stamford, passed away on Tuesday, in an Abilene hospital. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jessie Morton officiating. Burial followed in the New Hope Cemetery.

Mary Louise was born February 25, 1928...

May 7, 2010

Sharon Lee Primm, 62, of Lake Stamford passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010 at her residence. Cremation services were selected and a memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel in Stamford.Sharon was born August 31, 1947 in Stamford and was a lifelong residence of the Stamford area.  She...

May 5, 2010

Barbara Nell Jenkins, 70, of Lueders, passed away on Wednesday, 5/5/2010 in Breckenridge, TX.  Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, 5/8/2010 at the Lueders Baptist Church with Mike Westfall and Rev. Larry Archer officiating.  Burial followed at the Rising Sun Cemetery in Jones County under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford, TX. Barbara was born March...

Apr 28, 2010

Gladys Hines Martin, 96, a long time resident of the Rule-Stamford area, died Wednesday the 28th of April at the Community Care Center in Stamford. Gladys was born May 31, 1913 in Rule, Texas to Welford and Lena Mae Hines.  She graduated from Rule High School in 1931.  She married Horace Leon Martin, December 23, 1933 in Rule.  She...

Mar 26, 2010

Frances Faye Grissom, 89, died, Friday, March 26, 2010. Frances was born May 19, 1920 in Stamford, Texas to David and Ursula Prewit.  Frances graduated from Stamford High School in 1938 where she was a yell leader and a founding member of the Sub-Deb Club.  During her high school years she participated in various beauty pageants, including being crowned...

Mar 22, 2010

Jose Guerra Lopez, 71, of Lueders, passed away on Monday at his residence.  Cremation services were chosen and a memorial service was held on Friday at 4:00 p.m. at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Thurman Thomas officiating. Jose was born September 27, 1938 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Jose and Nicole Lopez. He moved to Jones county in...

Mar 22, 2010

George Lewis Grounds, 85, of Abilene and formerly of Stamford, passed away on Monday, at a Lubbock hospital.  Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Orient Street Church of Christ with Wes Horn officiating.  Burial followed at the Strand Family Cemetery, east of Stamford. George was born September 21, 1924 in Eastland County to Elmer and...

Mar 10, 2010

Ruth L. McGary, 92, of Stamford, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at an Anson hospital.  Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Temple Baptist Church in Stamford with Rev. Jesse Morton officiating.  Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Ruth was born September 15,...

Mar 2, 2010

Marsha Ann Whitworth, 62, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Ann was born on December 29, 1947 in Cisco, Texas to Marshall and Laverne Ivie. She married Don Whitworth on May 3, 1979, in Oklahoma.

Ann was a woman of God who always emphasized the importance of accepting Christ, going to church and living...

Feb 27, 2010

Stamford resident Linon Carrol Rorie passed away in his home Saturday, February 27, 2010 after a lengthy illness. L.C., as friends and family lovingly referred to him, is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruby along with one son, Steven Michael Rorie, of McKinney, TX; three daughters, Debbie Ann Lee and husband Glenn...

Feb 13, 2010

Chrysta Belle Davis, 91, of Stamford, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at a local care center. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Solomon Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Massey officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Visitation...

Feb 13, 2010

Rosetta Johnson, 60, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at a local care center. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jessie Morton officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Rosetta was born October 25, 1949 in Austin, TX...

Feb 1, 2010

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Charlie Lee Ford, 87 of Lueders, passed away Monday Feb. 1, 2010 in Stamford. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Avoca 1 st Baptist Church with Rev. Les Mims officiating. Burial will follow at the Spring Creek Cemetery under the...