Obituaries

May 25, 2023

Greta Diane Corbitt, 88, entered eternal peace on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at a care facility in Abilene, TX.

Greta was born in Stamford, TX on October 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Ruth Anderson Olson. She graduated from high school in Lueders, TX in 1952. Greta attended college at Tarleton State...

May 18, 2023

Odell “Bucket” Griggs, Jr, 39, of Stamford, TX, died May 18, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born December 11, 1983, in Stamford, TX the son of Odell Griggs, Sr and Brenda (Franklin) Griggs. He attended Stamford schools and graduated from Stamford High School in 2002.

Odell was a...

May 17, 2023

The Honorable Charles Walter Stenholm (D-TX) (“Charlie”) passed away on May 17, 2023. He was 84 years old.

Charlie was born on October 26, 1938, in Stamford, Texas. His parents, Irene and Lambert, raised Charlie (their only child) in a Swedish farming community called Ericksdahl, just east of Stamford. Charlie graduated from Stamford High School where he...

May 15, 2023

Polly Jo peacefully started her "Sentimental Journey" on May 15, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born December 7, 1927, in Old Glory, Texas to Middleton “Mid” and Pearl Johnson. She was also blessed with a stepmother, Lorene Johnson. She graduated from Old Glory High School in 1945.

It was in Old Glory...

Apr 23, 2023

David Don Walker was born October 12, 1935, in Stamford, Texas. He was the only child of Dave Putnam Walker and Salibel Oldham Walker, and he passed from this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 87.

Don spent his childhood growing up on a cotton farm east of Tuxedo, in Jones...

Apr 16, 2023

Ronnie Lusk, 74, returned to his heavenly home on April 16, 2023, after a valiant battle with health issues. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Ronnie was a wonderful man that was loved, will always be cherished, and greatly missed. “Grandpa,” as the little...

Mar 31, 2023

Lifetime Jones County resident Hollis Muehlstein, age 80, departed his earthly life on Friday, March 31, 2023, to follow his Lord and Savior to the fields of heaven. Visitation will be Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 5-6:00 p.m. at Tankersley Funeral Home (807 Columbia) Stamford, TX. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at the...

Mar 24, 2023

Shirley Ann Thane Medford, passed away on March 24, 2023 at Hendrick Hospice after a brief illness. She was 85 years old. She was born in Jones County on June 15, 1937 to Robert Louis Thane and Frances Ernestine Thane. She graduated from Avoca High School in 1955 where she was the Valedictorian. She married Willie Lee Medford on...

Mar 17, 2023

Peggy Joyce Harvick Wash, born November 30 th , 1938 in Stamford, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Friday, March 17 th , 2023.  Graveside services for friends and family will be at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery in the Ericksdahl community of Avoca, Texas on Saturday, March 25 th at 1:00 pm.  Arrangements are by...

Mar 8, 2023

Clyde Thomas (C. T.) Stovall, age 85, of Stamford, TX passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Abilene, TX.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Central Presbyterian Church in Stamford with Dr. Kelly Pigott officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. in...

Feb 27, 2023

James Wade, 88, departed his earthly life on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Stonewall Memorial Hospital to meet his Lord and Savior. James chose to be cremated with a private family service at a later date.

James Harrell Wade was born July 2, 1934, in the Plainview Community in Jones County to Alford Clinton and Maggie...

Feb 4, 2023

A beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, and friend to many, Arthur Wayne Wingrove was born to Robert Wingrove, Sr., and Lela (Mefford) Wingrove on December 24, 1955, in Monahans, TX. He peacefully passed, surrounded by his family on February 4, 2023, at his home in Burkburnett, TX. Wayne was 67 years old.

A celebration of Wayne’s going...

Jan 24, 2023

Martha Martinez, 83, of Avoca, TX, was reunited with her late husband, Jose on, Tuesday. January 24, 2023. Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Tankersley Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Stamford, TX with Father Alex Amburose officiating. Burial...

Jan 21, 2023

Betsy Cross (Pat) passed away peacefully, at her home in Walker, Louisiana on January 21, 2023.  She was 81 years old.

Betsy was born on September 7, 1941, in Stamford, Texas to Abraham and Ofelia (Gonzales) Cedillo. She worked at the factory and High Flowers while living in Stamford and was married to her late husband Martin...

Jan 20, 2023

Robert Edwin McEwen was born September 10, 1965, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Terry Lee and Linda Dean McEwen. He was reared by his mother Linda and stepfather Richard Green and spent most of his life in the Stamford area, where he graduated from high school in 1984.

Robert was a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather....

Jan 10, 2023

Wayne Huggins, 87, returned to his heavenly home on January 10, 2023, at his home on his family farm. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle of failing health and ultimately gave him peace.

Nicholas Wayne Huggins, Sr., was the eldest son born to the late John and...

Jan 5, 2023

Sue Morton of Stamford, Texas passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was 76 years old.

Rebecca Sue Thorn was born September 4, 1946, in Stamford, Texas. She was one of two daughters born to A.J. and Mary (Ferguson) Thorn. She attended school at Stamford before...

Jan 3, 2023

Some people spend their earthly lives leaving their footprints on the hearts of others with their kindness, influence, and friendship. Such a person was Barbara Billington, a woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our world will be a bleaker place without her, her infectious laughter and fantastic sense of humor…

Barbara’s life...

Dec 30, 2022

Lifetime Stamford resident Patsy Pugh passed away December 30, 2022, in Abilene, TX, at the age of 90. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Wes Horn officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Patsy Elouise Toney was born May 23, 1932, in...

Dec 23, 2022

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Dorothy.

Dorothy Marie Baitz Clark was given life by her creator and was born in Old Glory, Texas on July 16, 1928, the firstborn of Fritz...