Obituaries

Oct 16, 2026

Betty Lanell (Hallmark) Nelms, aged 83, joyously transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Eastland, TX. Born on January 8, 1943, in Gorman, TX, she was the beloved daughter of Billy Love and Idena Faye (Baker) Hallmark. Growing up in Eastland, Betty exemplified academic excellence and was proud to be the Valedictorian of the Eastland High...

Oct 14, 2026

James Bradley Couger, known to his family and friends as Brad, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Strawn, Texas, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with Eric Nowak officiating.

Brad was born on December 8, 1982, to Greg and Nancy Couger in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Strawn...

Oct 13, 2026

Eddie Shelton our brother met Jesus on October 13, 2026. Eddie Shelton was born to Edward and Robbie Shelton on March 6,1958 and grew up in Odessa, graduating from Odessa High School in 1976.

He worked several years for Loving Electric and retired from Dennard Electric in 2019. He moved to Ranger, Texas after retirement to be closer to family....

Oct 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jeff Rasberry

April 25, 1958 - October 12, 2026

Robert Jeffery "Jeff" Rasberry, age 68, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Jeff was born on April 25, 1958, in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas.

Lovingly known as "Jeff" to his family and friends, he was a...

Oct 2, 2026

Leopoldo Rodriguez Gaeta passed from this life on October 2nd, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8th at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland.

Leo, as most knew him, was born in Eastland, Texas on February 16th, 1955. He was the son to Gil R. Gaeta Sr....

Oct 1, 2026

Carolyn Ann Baker, a beloved wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on October 1, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on June 8, 1953, in Ft. Worth, TX, to Ralph A. and Juldine (Griffen) Norton, Carolyn lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments. Throughout her life, Carolyn found joy in the simple...

Sep 26, 2026

Shailar Ward Brown lived his life with sharp wit and unyielding conviction. A person of excessive intelligence and lavish talent, he didn't always know where to focus his mind or what to accomplish with his talents. At times his brilliance seemed to be a burden, but there was nothing he couldn't do when he committed to it. Music, coding, systems...

Sep 26, 2026

It is with both sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Jerry Frank Miller, aged 84, who transitioned into eternal life on September 26, 2026, at his home in Carbon, TX, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 10, 1942, in Abilene, TX, to James Franklin and Dorothy Mae (Hutson) Miller, Jerry lived a full and vibrant life,...

Sep 24, 2026

Mildred Jenelle (McClung) Barrow, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, will be fondly remembered following her passing on September 24, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on January 2, 1926, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Lee and Virginia McClung, Jennie grew up in Hillsboro, Texas where she formed her lifelong devotion to family and friends.On December 23, 1943, Jennie...

Sep 24, 2026

Margaret Pirl Hook Scott Margaret Pirl Hook Scott, 89, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026.

Margaret was born on April 29, 1937, in Tom Green County, Texas, to Joseph Daniel (J. D.) Hook and Sarah Dollie Poss Hook. She married Donald (Don) Allen Scott on July 28, 1960, at the Chapel on the Hill in...

Sep 21, 2026

Joann Clements Priest, a beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, passed peacefully from this world on September 21, 2026, at the age of 90 in Ranger, TX. She was born in Anson, TX, to the late Walter L. and Minnie (Bayless) Clements.

Joann lived a rich and vibrant life marked by her love for family, friends, and her community. She...

Sep 12, 2026

Linda Diane Webb, 72, of Eastland, TX passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 9th. She was a beloved mother, and friend, and she will be deeply missed. Born on October 21st, 1953, to parents Sammie (Murrell) and Leonard Newsom, she was a graduate of Tarleton State University, and the first woman to be employed by the Veteran's...

Sep 7, 2026

Annita Joyce (Duncan) Cate, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Eastland community, left us peacefully on September 7, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on April 16,1945, in Columbus, Georgia, Annita was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched the hearts of her family and...

Sep 6, 2026

Aug 28, 2026

Daryl Cozart passed away August 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to his country and his community.

From December 1985 to September 1992, Daryl proudly served in the United States Navy as an Imagery Analyst. During his military career, he was stationed at NAS Brunswick (Maine), Rota (Spain), Reykjavik (Iceland), and London (England). Most notably, during Operations...

Aug 26, 2026

Mickey Rodgers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 26, in her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 23, 1940 in Cisco, Texas, Mickey grew up in Eastland County, where much of her family still resides. She attended Eastland Highschool, where she forged many friendships...

Aug 23, 2026

Robert Hugh Harvey was born in 1934 in Shamrock, Texas, and departed this life and took his final flight on August 23, 2026 in Eastland, TX.

Bob (also known as PeePaw and Papa Bob) was truly a man of many talents, but more than that, he was someone people could count on...always quick with a joke, a prayer, a...

Aug 15, 2026

Tiffany Shea Reeves, 53, passed away on August 15, 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will forever feel the absence of her presence.

Tiffany was a devoted mother, a compassionate nurse, and most importantly to six very special children, she was Maw.

Tiffany had a natural gift for caring for people. She chose a...

Aug 11, 2026

Burnell Evans Graham, age 88 passed away on August 11, 2026. Burnell was born on the Evans' homestead on March 18, 1938, and attended Cisco public schools, grades 1-12, graduating in 1956. She worked as an insurance clerk in Cisco and Abilene, Texas.

She Married Walter C. Graham on January 30, 1965. Their daughter, Cecilia was born on August 29,...

Aug 11, 2026

Johny Bob King, 82, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026.

Born in Ranger, Texas, August 31, 1943, to F.R. "Johny" King and Opal Carter King, Johny Bob graduated from Ranger High School. He grew up in Ranger loving to explore the family ranch, where he thoroughly enjoyed fishing and hunting. He later moved to Mineral Wells where he worked...