Obituaries

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...

Dec 19, 2022

Ray Reves, devoted husband, loving father, and faithful friend passed peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the age of 78. Ray’s life will be celebrated during a Memorial Service Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard Strait officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Billy Ray...

Dec 12, 2022

Geraldine Denson spent many of her 94 years on earth as a beloved wife, mother, and grandma before departing on Monday, December 12, 2022, to reunite in Heaven with her Savior Jesus, and her beloved husband Guy.

A Celebration of Geraldine’s life will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel...

Nov 18, 2022

Herman Longoria, 57, was one of four children born to Jose Esteban and Argentina Lopez Longoria. He was born July 14, 1965, in Eugene, Oregon. On November 18, 2022, at his home in Stamford, TX, Herman, a loving father, grandpa, brother, and friend returned to his heavenly home.

Herman was employed by Strain and Company as a...

Nov 11, 2022

Dolin Frazier Hughes, 82, of Stamford, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday November 13, 2022 at Spring Creek Cemetery at Avoca, TX with Rev. Steve Patterson and Jody McGaughey officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Dolin was born on December 27, 1939...

Nov 5, 2022

There are people who walk this earth and touch the lives of many. Their going away is a gentle reminder that angels are watching over us. Glenn West, 74, rejoined his heavenly family on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Glenn was born on January 9, 1948, in Stamford, Texas. He was the only son of five children born...

Oct 27, 2022

Becky Ree (Tabor) Jensen, 70, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care of Abilene on October 27 , 2022. Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery in the Ericksdahl Community with Rev. Richard Strait officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Tankersley Funeral Home

Becky was born to...

Oct 22, 2022

Jane Scott, 91, was called home to our Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

Born August 27, 1931, to Bob Baker and Gladys (Lewis) Baker in Nugent (Jones County) Texas, Jane was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She married Buford B. Scott on November 5, 1949,...

Oct 21, 2022

On Friday, October 21, 2022, Rebecca Nauert, 91, passed away peacefully in her home.   She was born on  September 26 th , 1931 to Eric and Martha Rosenquist in Stamford, Texas. She began school in Pleasant Valley School then graduated from Stamford High School where she was a cheerleader. She also graduated from Texas Lutheran College where she enjoyed...