Obituaries

Ronnie Nail

Ronnie Nail

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...

Michael John Mcbride

Michael John Mcbride

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...

Karen Renee Henthorne

Karen Renee Henthorne

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...

Tommy Lindsey

Tommy Lindsey

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...

Artrella "Tilly" Griggs

Artrella "Tilly" Griggs

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...

Jessie Maude Rister

Jessie Maude Rister

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...

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...