Obituaries

Ann Stevenson

Ann Stevenson

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...

James Vernon Martin

James Vernon Martin

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....

Michael Wayne Kittley

Michael Wayne Kittley

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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Alvin L Gardner

Alvin L Gardner

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...

Michael Wayne Reed/Cook

Michael Wayne Reed/Cook

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...

Margaret Ann Bolding

Margaret Ann Bolding

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...

Ero Hernandez

Ero Hernandez

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...

Robert Mclellan

Robert Mclellan

Nov 3, 2021

George Robert McLellan entered the gates of Heaven and eternal salvation on November 3, 2021, in Stephenville, TX.   Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. with visitation from 9-10 on November 6, 2021 at First Baptist Church (214 N Swenson, Stamford, TX) with Dr. Dale Pugh of Huckabay Baptist Church, Stephenville, Texas officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction...

Deborah Gay Nail

Deborah Gay Nail

Oct 22, 2021

Our beloved Deborah "Debbie" Gay Nail, 69, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2021. Debbie was born May 16, 1952 in Breckenridge, Texas to Durwood and Adell Seber.  Debbie married Ron Nail, the love of her life on July 11, 1970. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Darlene Seber,...

Randy Martin Phelps

Randy Martin Phelps

Oct 9, 2021

Randy Martin Phelps was born September 21, 1970, in Haskell, TX.  He joined his Savior on October 9, 2021, at the age of 51.

A 1990 graduate of Stamford High School, Randy worked in food service all his adult life. He was most recently employed as the manager of the Haskell, TX Sonic Drive In. Randy lived...

Victoria Ann Alaniz

Victoria Ann Alaniz

Oct 1, 2021

Victoria Alaniz, 45, of Stamford, TX joined the angel’s choir in heaven on Friday, October 1, 2021, sharing her beautiful voice and piano playing following a valiant fight against Covid 19.

Victoria Ann Alaniz was born November 10, 1975, in Stamford, TX, the eldest of two daughters born to Fred and Sylvia Moreno Pardon. She was a...

Karen Elaine Lambert

Karen Elaine Lambert

Sep 21, 2021

Karen Elaine Lambert, 67, of Abilene, passed away in Abilene on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Cremation services have been selected with Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Robert Lee Lucas

Robert Lee Lucas

Sep 20, 2021

Robert Lucas, 34, of Abilene was embraced in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 20, 2021, as the result of a tragic accident in Abilene, TX. Visitation will be from 6-7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Tankersley Funeral Home, 807 Columbia, Stamford, TX. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 24, 2021, at...

Roy Moreno

Roy Moreno

Sep 19, 2021

Long-time Stamford resident Roy Moreno will be laid to rest on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (214 N. Swenson) with Paul Vasquez officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Mr. Moreno died at Hendrick Medical Center on...

Benny Ray Parnell Sr.

Benny Ray Parnell Sr.

Sep 15, 2021

Benny Parnell, Sr., received the ultimate blessing on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, when he went home to his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife, Glyn. He was 85 years old.

Benny Ray Parnell, Sr. was born May 6, 1936, in Stamford, Texas to Raymond Parnell and Katheryn Ashburn Parnell. He was a 1954 graduate of Stamford...

Jerry "Squeaky" Mack Hughes

Jerry "Squeaky" Mack Hughes

Sep 11, 2021

Jerry Mack Hughes, loving father, Pawpaw, and faithful friend died peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the age of 76. The family will gather at Tankersley Funeral Home (807 Columbia), Stamford, TX Thursday, September 16, 2021, from 6-7:00 p.m. for visitation. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Trinity Church with...

Jerry Wayne Cornett

Jerry Wayne Cornett

Aug 27, 2021

On Friday, August 27, 2021, Jerry Cornett, 77, of Throckmorton, Texas, rode off into the sunset into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, taking with him his wit, laughter, joking personality and his zest for life.

Jerry Wayne Cornett was born on February 10, 1944, in Knox City, Texas to Braxton Frank “B.J.”  and Viola...

Emma Gutierrez

Emma Gutierrez

Aug 20, 2021

Emma Gutierrez,70, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Joseph Kurumbel officiating. Graveside services will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Tankersley...

Margaret Lou Richards

Margaret Lou Richards

Jul 9, 2021

Margaret Lou Wendeborn Richards

September 28, 1929 – July 9, 2021

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel (807 Columbia) Stamford, TX with Rev. Richard Strait officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery in the Ericksdahl Community under the direction...

Norma Dean Mclellan

Norma Dean Mclellan

Jun 4, 2021

Norma Blankenship McLellan entered the gates of Heaven and eternal salvation on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Stephenville, TX.   Norma’s loved ones will gather in her honor for visitation on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the First Baptist (214 N Swenson, Stamford, TX) from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Dr. Dale...