Obituaries

Roger Clifton Baker Jr

Roger Clifton Baker Jr

Jul 15, 2023

Roger Clifton Baker, JR. went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Eastland, Texas. Arrangements are with Edwards Funeral Home. Roger was born May 31, 1951 to Roger Clifton Baker, SR. and Irene Henesley in Levelland, Texas. He married Mary Fortin September 19, 2008 in Jacksboro, Texas. He spent most of his life being a truck driver....

Mattie Lou Copeland

Mattie Lou Copeland

Jul 13, 2023

Mattie Lou (Simmons) Copeland, age 92, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Eastland Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 19, 1930, in Hamilton County, Texas, to the late John David Simmons and Virgie Ellen (Kourt) Simmons. She was the youngest of eight children. She married Bill Copeland in 1958, they were married...

Ashley Nichole Greene

Ashley Nichole Greene

Jul 7, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished daughter, sister, and friend, Ashley Nichole Greene. On Friday July 7, 2023, Ashley’s valiant battle with leukemia came to an end leaving behind a community of loved ones who will forever cherish her memory. Born on April 15, 1985 in Athens, TX,...

Barbara Ann Mccollum

Barbara Ann Mccollum

Jul 6, 2023

Barbara Ann McCollum, 87, beloved Mother and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on July 6, 2023. She entered this world on March 16, 1936, in Chillicothe, Texas, born to Delon Ray and Cleo Philley. Barbara was a graduate of Wilson High School in Wilson, Oklahoma. She went on to attend Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, Texas. While...

Carol Sue Conner

Carol Sue Conner

Jul 6, 2023

Carol Sue Conner, 77, passed away at her residence Wednesday July 5th 2023. Pallbearers will be Leo Gilbreath, Brandon Maher, Johnathan Cunningham, Steve Atchison, Kody Harwell and Johnny Ray Stewart. Honorary pallbearer will be Max Bench. She is preceded in death by her first-born son: Bobby Dewayne Baker; parents: Holland Allen and Dorothy Mae Boney; and sister: Cherida Gilbreath. She...

Melba Ruth Aaron

Melba Ruth Aaron

Jul 2, 2023

Melba Ruth Aaron, 87, beloved Mother and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on July 2, 2023. She entered this world on November 4, 1935 in Gorman, Texas, born to John and Virgie Brown. Melba married William Rowe "Buddy" Aaron on May 31, 1973 in Eastland and together they owned and operated Aaron Insurance Company since 1981. Melba...

Sammie Kay Howeth

Sammie Kay Howeth

Jun 10, 2023

Sammie Kay Howeth, 77 of Eastland, passed away Saturday June 10, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14th at Edwards Funeral Home, 411 S. Mulberry St, Eastland, Tx. Sammie was born October 1, 1945 in Haskell, Tx to O.T. Williams and Oleta May (Israel) Williams. She graduated from Haskell High School. She married...

Rosie Ochoa

Rosie Ochoa

Jun 9, 2023

Rosie Ochoa, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on June 9, 2023, at the age of 76. She was born on November 10, 1946, in Toyah, Texas, to parents Julio and Micaela Jimenez Growing up, Rosie lived in train box cars before her family settled in Eastland, Texas. She worked at PPG Aerospace. She met her husband Manuel Ochoa...

Jerry Leon Osteen

Jerry Leon Osteen

Jun 8, 2023

Jerry Leon Osteen, age 86, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus, on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Ranger Care Center in Ranger, TX. He was born on September 10, 1936 to Sam Lee Osteen and Pearl Lee (Renner) Osteen. He was a transport driver for many years. Jerry married the love of his life, Betty (Coleman) Osteen...

Donnie P. Dossey

Donnie P. Dossey

Jun 7, 2023

RANGER- Donnie P. Dossey, born July 1, 1960 to Annie Belle Hunnincutt, passed from this life on June 7, 2023 at the age of 62. He was born in Floydada, Texas. Donnie attended Ranger High School in Ranger, Texas. He married Wanda Jo Johnsten on June 4, 1981 in Eastland, Texas. He worked as a master welder and worked for...

John W. Sherrill

John W. Sherrill

Jun 6, 2023

John W.Sherrill took his last breath on Earth and his first in Heaven on June 6,2023. He was born to Mary Falter Sherrill and Wesley Sherrill in Kankakee Il on Sept 7th 1968. He was a loving Son Brother Uncle Husband& Dad. He was proud of his Family and loved them fiercely. He never met a stranger and always had...

Bettie Sue Smith

Bettie Sue Smith

Jun 5, 2023

Bettie Sue, 82, passed away on June 5, 2023 after a long and joyful life. She was born on October 27, 1940 to MacDaniel and Lorene Currie in Seagraves, Texas. Sue grew up mostly in West Texas but also lived in North Dakota as a child, where her dad worked in the oilfield. She would later settle in Ranger, Texas...

Melanie Susan Andrus

Melanie Susan Andrus

Jun 3, 2023

Melanie Susan Andrus, born July 7, 1950 to Nancy Ellen and Albert Allen Sanders, was called home to Heaven on June 3, 2023. She was 72. Melanie was a graduate of Hondo High School in Hondo, Texas and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from UTSA Health Science Center in San Antonio. After devoting 35 years to the...

Larry Glen Tiblets

Larry Glen Tiblets

Jun 2, 2023

Larry Glen Tiblets, 69 of Gordon, first heard the angels singing Friday June 2, 2023 after a long and hard fight with Cancer. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7th at the First United Methodist Church in Gordon with Rev. Tiffany Danna officiating. Burial will follow next to his parents in the Mt. Marion Cemetery in Strawn....

James Allen Scott

James Allen Scott

Jun 1, 2023

James Allen Scott was born July 15, 1953 to the late Pete and Marie Scott. James passed on June 1, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 69 years. James grew up in Mingus, Tx and was a graduate of Gordon High School. He married, Cecilia “Cissy” Wyatt on February 17, 1978 in Strawn, Texas. He was preceded...

Bobby Dean Williamson

Bobby Dean Williamson

May 30, 2023

Bobby Dean Williamson, 71 years old, walked into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. His service will be held at First Baptist Church, Eastland, on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Eastland Cemetery, with an escort of local...

Dorman Edgar Lee

Dorman Edgar Lee

May 28, 2023

Dorman Edgar Lee, passed from this life on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born on April 11, 2008 in Abilene, TX to Christopher Lee and Tracey Cagle. He attended Cisco Junior High in Cisco, TX. Dorman had a contagious smile, was full of life and an A&B honor student at Cisco Junior High. He loved football, listening to music...

Ladonna Stagner

Ladonna Stagner

May 28, 2023

LaDonna Stagner, 65 of Ranger, passed away Sunday May 28, 2023 in Abilene. Visitation will be Thursday June 1, 2023 at Edwards Funeral Home, 5~7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday, June 2nd, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Colony Cemetery. LaDonna was born November 17, 1957 in Tulsa, OK to Donald W....

Betty Jo Barnes

Betty Jo Barnes

May 28, 2023

EASTLAND- Betty Jo Barnes of Eastland, Texas passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2023 surrounded by loving family at the age of 88. Betty was born in Morton Valley, Texas on January 2, 1935. She resided most of her life in Eastland County. She graduated from Ranger High School in 1953 and attended Ranger Junior College where she...

Johnnie James "Red" Jones

Johnnie James "Red" Jones

May 27, 2023

Johnnie James “Red” Jones, age 90, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. He was born December 23, 1932 in Bishop, TX to the late Charles Jones and Elia (Miller) Jones. Red, as many knew him, was a down-to-earth, all-around great guy and friend. He was...