Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Marietta "Marge" Strasburg Barnett

May 28, 2021

This is the story of Marietta “Marge” (Strasburg) Barnett, who left this world on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the age of 99 years, 10 months, and 15 days. She is celebrating in heaven alongside her Savior, her beloved husband Barney, her son BJ, Jr., and son-in-law Ralph.

Marge’s life story began on July 13, 1921, she...

Cheyanne Rey Fuentes

Apr 22, 2021

Cheyanne’s life story began on July 19, 1999, the oldest child to Rudy and Angie (Salas) Fuentes was born in Abilene, TX.

Cheyanne grew up in Stamford, TX, where she spent her childhood, grew up, graduated from Stamford High School in 2018, and made many friends. She continued her education at Cisco College, graduating in 2019 as...

Rickie Dale Jones

Apr 19, 2021

Rickie Dale Jones, 54, of Midland and formerly of Stamford, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021.  Cremation services have been selected with no other services at this time.

Concha Vasquez Moreno

Apr 10, 2021

Concha Vasquez Moreno, 73, of Stamford, Texas went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2021 while surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held at Tankersley Funeral Home on Monday, April 12 th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 13 th at First Baptist Church, 214 N Swenson St. in...