Obituaries

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....

Nov 16, 2021

Michael Wayne Kittley was born June 2, 1966, in Stamford, Texas to Wayne and Andrea (Macias) Kittley. He lived his formative years in the Sagerton community. In 1983, he graduated from Rule High School, where he was known as “Pup Kittley”.

Michael worked in law enforcement as a jailer in the Winkler County Sheriff’s Department.

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Nov 16, 2021

Alvin L. Gardner, born August 24, 1976 in Stamford Texas, Jones County, USA to Curtis L. Proby, Sr and Debra J Gardner (Love) who both proceeded him in death. Alvin was the third born of three sons, being preceeded in death by his brother Christopher O’Neal Gardner, leaving his eldest brother Johnny Birdsong-Gardner to morn his death.  His daughter...

Nov 14, 2021

Michael Wayne Reed/Cook, 69, of Stamford, left us on November 14, 2021 with his family by his side.

Michael was born in Stamford, TX on August 26, 1952 to Bobby Reed Sr. and Thelma Johnson. He was a member of the Bethel Church of God in Christ in Stamford, TX. He resided in Stamford and then moved...

Nov 7, 2021

Margaret Ann Houston Bolding, beloved matriarch of the Dempsey Bolding family, from Abilene, formerly of Stamford, passed away on November 7, 2021, at Hendrick Hospice. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Stamford with Rev. John Erwin officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley...

Nov 6, 2021

Ero Hernandez , infant son of Jose and Anyssa Willis-Hernandez, was placed gently  in the loving arms of Jesus, on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Survivors include his parents, Jose Hernandez, Jr., and Anyssa Willis-Hernandez; 2 brothers, Ayson Reed and Elyas Hernandez; 1 sister, Avalynn Reed; grandparents, Kimberly and Gabriel Mendez...