Obituaries

Aug 30, 2025

Steven Raye Richardson

Heaven gained an amazingly brave “Gentle Giant” on the morning of Saturday, August 30, 2025, when Steven Raye Richardson was gently lifted home to begin his eternal resting with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After a lengthy battle with medical issues, Steven Raye bravely succumbed to the inevitable at the age of 55 years old.

Steven Raye was...

Aug 29, 2025

On Friday, August 29, 2025, Sandra Elaine White, 79, passed away in the Winfield Nursing Home in Crockett, Texas. She was born May 24, 1946 to Tom Walter and Opal Faye (Hatley) Gilbreath in Stamford, Texas. Sandra was a 1964 graduate of Stamford High School. She also graduated from Navarro Junior College in Corsicana, Texas with a Vocational Nursing Certificate....

Aug 11, 2025

Norma Jo (Miles) Leaf

March 24, 1929 — August 11, 2025

On Monday, August 11, 2025 Norma Leaf previously from Stamford Texas passed from this earthly place into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Welcomed by her husband, Stan, who in a love letter wrote, “I can’t wait for you to get here!”

Norma Jo Leaf was born at home in...

Jul 15, 2025

Dianne Elyse Wilhite, 76, of Levelland, TX passed away in Lubbock, TX after a brief illness.  Cremation services have been selected with Tankersley Funeral Home and a family graveside will be held at a later date.

May 29, 2025

Melissa Cantu, 56, departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 29, 2024. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, 807 Columbia, Stamford, TX with Pastor Paul Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Melissa Ann Cantu was born in Stamford, TX on...

May 26, 2025

Felipa Martinez Moreno gained her angel wings on Monday, May 26th a few minutes after midnight on her 83rd birthday. Felipa spent 83 wonderful years spreading joy to all around her. A comfort to many and a joy to all, most of her time was spent taking care of her family, her friends, and her community.

Felipa’s life began in Stamford,...

May 10, 2025

Beverly Burkman, a woman whose life was defined by her unwavering love for people was granted her wish to go meet Jesus and be reunited with her parents on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She touched countless lives with her warmth, kindness, genuine spirit, bright smile and happy sense of humor. She was 73 years old. Beverly Joyce was born...

May 6, 2025

Jerry Lynn Rice was born September 14, 1949 to Thurman Crawford Rice and Jewel Juanita Pritchett Rice. He entered into heaven on May 6, 2025 at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his wife and children and grandchildren, whom he loved fiercely. As a young boy, he loved spending days in the pasture, riding his horse and...

May 3, 2025

Virginia Baker, 83, was called home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to rest and to be reunited with her beloved husband, C.R. Baker on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Virginia’s life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Stamford, TX. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the...

Apr 23, 2025

Jack Tabor 1933 – 2025. His life was well lived, and he was well loved! The Lord called him home in a peaceful manner on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 91. He was a gentle, loving, caring and wonderful man who left a permanent mark etched on the hearts of his family and friends.

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Apr 9, 2025

Emma Elisa Logan was born February 22,1950 to Louis George Dicke Sr. and Flora Mueller Dicke in Uvalde County. She died April 9, 2025 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was baptized into the Christian faith April 15, 1962 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Uvalde, TX. Emma graduated Knippa High School Cum Laude in 1967. She...

Mar 23, 2025

Dedicated, fiercely loved, never met a stranger, gregarious, outgoing, easy to meet, friendly, jovial, entertained others with funny stories, faithful, full of grace, upbeat, jokester, lovable, funny, gentleman, kind, humorous, generous, loving, loyal, playful, vibrant, full of life, a bit mischievous, a kid at heart, taught by example, loved the Lord...words his family use to describe Dad, Pops, Daddy,...

Mar 14, 2025

Lloyd M. Blackwell passed away on March 14, 2025, at 76 years old in Aspermont, Texas. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Tankersley Funeral Home 807 Columbia St. Stamford, TX with Rev. Pete Parker officiating assisted by Anthony Bearden. Interment will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Stamford. The family will be accepting friends and...

Mar 13, 2025

Peggy Tabor, a devoted wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a true embodiment of strength and resilience, a steadfast pillar of support for her military husband and a beacon of love for her children and community.

On February 26, 1933, Ernest and Ruby (Saffel)...

Mar 7, 2025

On Friday, March 7, 2025, Maxie got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 97 years old. Graveside Services for Maxie will be Monday, March 10, 2025,at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Stamford, TX with Pastor David Stevens officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Monday from...

Feb 24, 2025

Adron Foy Staley, 87, of Lueders, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. Adron was born in Brownwood, TX., to Zara Staley and Clara (Profitt) Staley, on May 3, 1937. He went to school at Anson High School, class of 1955, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Jeanne Culwell, July. 11, 1954 in Stamford,...

Feb 7, 2025

Philip Olson, Jr., of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the age of 94 years, 10 months and 21 days Philip will be laid to rest with full military honors during graveside services at 2:00 pm Monday, February 17, 2025, at the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery (Ericksdahl community) Avoca, TX with Rev. Richard Strait officiating....

Jan 27, 2025

Dallas entrepreneur, oilman and basketball legend, Max Williams, 86, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.

Clarence Max Williams

Max Williams was born February 28, 1938, in Vernon, Texas, to Claude and Willie Mae (Chambers) Williams. Max was 18 months old when he and his family moved to Avoca,...

Jan 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tony Lee Gardner

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tony Lee Gardner, age 59, of Stamford, Texas. Tony left this world far too soon, but his kindness, love, and unforgettable spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Tony had a heart...

Jan 8, 2025

Sue Gilbreath was born Verna Sue Miller to Jesse and Regina Miller of Abilene, TX on January 1, 1941, arriving at exactly one minute after midnight to be named the first baby of Taylor County. When she was two, she moved with her parents and older brother Mike to Stamford. She attended Stamford schools graduating in 1959. She met...