Obituaries

Samuel Watt Newcomb

Samuel Watt Newcomb

Jun 16, 2022

Samuel Watt Newcomb (Sambo, Sammy Watt) 80, Lueders, Texas, Passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home.

Sam was born in Albany, Texas on November 26, 1941, in Fort Griffin, TX to Jack and Callie Jones Newcomb.He is survived by one Brother George Newcomb, and several cousins.  He was preceded by his parents, his wife...

Charles Mallory Reed

Charles Mallory Reed

Jun 9, 2022

Charles Mallory Reed was born in O’Brien, TX to Charlie Abner and Mary Sue Walsworth Reed on December 2, 1933.

Charles followed his Savior to his eternal home on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

He attended school in O’Brien and later moved to Knox City where he graduated from high school. He was an educator who...

Johnny William Helton

Johnny William Helton

Jun 7, 2022

November 19, 1933 – June 7, 2022

Johnny William (J.W.) Helton, age 88, peacefully left this earth to join his heavenly father on June 7, 2022, in Rockwall, Texas.

J.W. was born on November 19, 1933, to William Lloyd and Mary Agnes Helton in Coleman, County, Texas. J.W. married the love of his love of...

Joyce Lucille Lefevre

Joyce Lucille Lefevre

Jun 5, 2022

This is a tribute to a life well lived for almost a century by Joyce Lucille (Stegemoeller) LeFevre. Joyce was a wonderful woman that was loved, will be missed, and will always be cherished. Joyce had many roles in life, a favorite being “Nanny,” as she liked to be called by her grandchildren, and “Mama,” to her four children,...

Diane Elizabeth Christian

Diane Elizabeth Christian

May 15, 2022

Diane Elizabeth Thomas Christian was born March 26, 1953, in Stamford, TX. She moved to Abilene with her parents Frank and Fay Thomas and two sisters in 1961. She was as student of ballet, piano, drama and participated in many local theatre productions before graduating from Cooper High School in 1971.

She married Glenn Boles in 1974...

Johnny Goodwin

Johnny Goodwin

Apr 29, 2022

Our Lord and Savior has called home one of His Warriors. During the early morning hours of Friday, April 29, 2022, in Woodsboro, Texas, Johnny Goodwin, 92 began his eternal resting with our heavenly Father. His family was at his bedside.

A visitaton will be held at the Tankersley Funeral Home on Friday from 5 until 7...

Billie Jo Dillard

Billie Jo Dillard

Apr 26, 2022

Billie Dillard, 91, journeyed from this earth to join her soul mate and late husband, Doyle “Goose” Dillard in heaven on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel (807 Columbia St.) with Fred Selby officiating. Burial will follow in Rockdale Cemetery under...

Tommy Smith Hickman Iv

Tommy Smith Hickman Iv

Apr 16, 2022

Thomas Smith Hickman, IV was born May 20, 1969, in Fort Worth, TX to Thomas Smith Hickman, III and Carol (Jircik) Hickman.

Tommy passed into the loving arms of his Savior at his home on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Tommy’s life will be celebrated with a Memorial Service on his birthday, May 20, 2022, at  2:00 p.m....

Sandra Lynn Clark

Sandra Lynn Clark

Apr 15, 2022

Sandy Clark, 68, lovingly known as “Mom” and “Nana”, was called home to her Savior on Friday, April 15, 2022, taking with her the beautiful smile, quick wit, and sweet compassionate personality she shared with all who knew her.

Sandra Lynn Holt Clark was born August 22, 1953, in Arlington, VA to Norman and Evelyn (St. Martin)...

Ruby Laverne Olson

Ruby Laverne Olson

Mar 7, 2022

Ruby Olson, age 89, was welcomed at the gates of heaven by her Savior, her husband and her son on Monday morning, March 7, 2022.

Funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 2801 Antilley Rd, Abilene, TX at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, with Rev. Clyde Kieschnick officiating. Burial will immediately follow in...

Barry Alan Walcott

Barry Alan Walcott

Feb 22, 2022

Barry Alan Walcott, 70, of Stamford, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Stamford.  In honor of Barry’s wishes, cremation services were selected with Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford, with no other services being held at this time.

Barry was born December 27, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois to Melvyn and Dolores Wolters Walcott. The...

Thomas Smith Hickman Iii

Thomas Smith Hickman Iii

Feb 18, 2022

Tom Hickman, 79, will be laid to rest in Willow Cemetery on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Richard Strait officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford, TX.

Thomas Smith Hickman, III was born July 10, 1942, in Hillsboro, TX to T.S. Hickman, Jr. and Mary Frances (Williams) Hickman....

Steve Allen Moore

Steve Allen Moore

Feb 16, 2022

Steve Allen Moore, 72, entered eternal peace on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Steve was born on July 3, 1949, a son of the late Eules and Thelma (Martin) Moore. He attended Hirschi High School in Wichita Falls, TX prior to serving his country in the U.S. Army from 1969 to...

Betty Jo Davis

Betty Jo Davis

Feb 16, 2022

Our beautiful, blue eyed Mother and Granny went with the angels on the afternoon of February 16, 2022, to her Heavenly home with her family by her side.  Betty Jo Fare Davis, 93, was born in 1928 in Stamford, Texas to Jewel B. Fare and Maggie Mae Burson Fare.  She was the youngest of six children.  She grew up...

John Edward Painschab

John Edward Painschab

Feb 16, 2022

John Edward Painschab, 68, of Stamford, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Cremation was selected with no further services planned at this time.

Mr. Painschab was born December 2, 1953, to Leonard and Irene Martha (Pofahl) Painschab. He married Loretta Sue Tidwell on October 24, 1980, in Levelland, TX. The Painschab’s moved to Stamford in 1994 from Albuquerque,...

Joyce Elaine Cox

Joyce Elaine Cox

Feb 12, 2022

Joyce Elaine Cox of Stamford, Tx, was welcomed to heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, Feb 12, 2022.

Joyce was born August 22, 1933, in Hombolt, KS to T.G. and Hazel Cox.

Her father promised her a Smith-Corona typewriter if she would agree to move to Stamford for her senior year...

Casimira "Susie" Sanchez Escobedo

Casimira "Susie" Sanchez Escobedo

Feb 7, 2022

Casimira “Susie” Sanchez Escobedo, the daughter of Casimiro and Conception Sanchez was born on May 24, 1942, in Karnes, TX. She passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 79. A Rosary will be held at Tankersley Funeral Home (807 Columbia) at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m....

Rocky Lynn Moore

Rocky Lynn Moore

Jan 31, 2022

Rocky Lynn Moore, devoted husband, loving father, the best grumps, and faithful friend followed his Savior home on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the age of 56. Rocky was born October 23, 1965, in Stamford, TX to Carl Moore and Mary Ann (Nauert) Moore.

A 1984 graduate of Lueders-Avoca High School, Rocky entered Cisco Jr. College in...

Mickey Gibbs Schoonmaker

Mickey Gibbs Schoonmaker

Jan 19, 2022

Mickey Gibbs Schoonmaker, 73, of Avoca and Stamford, TX communities passed away January 19, 2022, at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, TX surrounded by family.

Mickey was born September 10, 1948, in Abilene, TX to the late James and Helen Gober. She graduated from Clovis High School. On January 29, 1966, Mickey married David Gibbs in Melrose,...

Jimmy Bernard Henthorne

Jimmy Bernard Henthorne

Jan 17, 2022

Jimmy Henthorne, of Stamford, TX, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 59.

Jimmy was born to parents Phillip Henthorne, Sr., and Zona (Ruttman) Henthorne on June 9, 1962, in Denver, CO. He was a member of the Lueders Baptist Church and attended school in Stamford. Jimmy worked for Gem Drilling in the...