Obituaries

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)...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

Jan 13, 2022

John Ronald “Ronnie” Nail, age 75, recently of Wichita Falls, TX, passed from this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from a long battle with cancer. Ronnie was born January 7, 1947 in Stamford, Texas to parents John R. Nail and Ruth Gilstrap Nail. Ronnie married the love of his life, Debbie Seber, on...

Jan 8, 2022

Michael John McBride began his life on earth August 11, 1961, at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George County Maryland. He was the son of Johnny Joe and Vera Coward McBride.

Mike, age 60, of Stamford, TX went to his glory in heaven on Saturday, January 8, 2022, in Anson, TX. A memorial service will be...

Jan 8, 2022

Karen Renee Coe Henthorne was granted her angel wings on Saturday, January 8, 2022, in Lubbock, TX where she had resided since the summer of 2021. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel (807 Columbia) Stamford, TX with Harold Ludecke officiating.

Born in Stamford, TX...

Dec 25, 2021

John Tom “Tommy” Lindsey left this world on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the age of 87. He is celebrating Christmas in Heaven with his Savior Jesus, his beloved wife Helen, and numerous other relatives.

He was born in Jones County, TX on July 17, 1934, to Marvin Quint and Mamie (Smith) Lindsey. Tommy grew up in...

Dec 23, 2021

Artrella Ann “Tilly” Griggs was called home to our Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

Born June 23, 1935, in Swenson, TX, to Henry and Billie (Tatum) West, Tilly, to all who knew her, was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She married Paul L. Griggs December...

Dec 7, 2021

Jessie Rister, 92, left this world on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She is celebrating in Heaven alongside her Savior Jesus, her beloved husband Dewey and other relatives who have gone before her. Jessie was a wonderful woman that was loved, will be missed, and will always be cherished. Mammaw or Memaw, as she liked to be called by her...

Nov 25, 2021

Ann Hansen Stevenson was born April 14, 1945, in Stamford, TX to Johnny and Fern (Young) Hansen. She went home to her lord and savior on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the age of 76 years, 7 months, and 11 days.

Ann received her formal education at the Stamford schools where she graduated in 1963. She continued...

Nov 17, 2021

James was born November 22, 1931, near the community of Duffau, Texas, in the southeast part of Erath County to Lanham Martin and Anna Jones Martin.

James grew up on the Overton Ranch which is a division of the Lambshead Ranch near Albany, TX. Upon graduating high school at Albany, he entered Texas Tech and studied Agriculture....