Obituaries
Ronnie Dean Machalek
Aug 7, 2024
Abilene- Ronnie Dean Machalek, 82, passed away on August 7, 2024 at Hendrick Hospice in Abilene surrounded by his family. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00am at Eastland City Cemetery with Pastor, Ronny Guess officiating. A family visitation will be held at 10:00am at Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland. Ronnie was born on...
Charles Lewis Williams
Aug 3, 2024
Charles Lewis Williams September 15, 1937 – August 3, 2024 Charles Lewis Williams, age 87, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2024. Born in Jacksboro, Texas, on September 15, 1937, he was the son of the late Floyd Buster Williams and the late Edith Long Williams. Charles proudly provided for his family managing a grave digging business until...
Doris Lavelle Brown
Jul 28, 2024
Doris Lavelle Brown died peacefully surrounded by close family on July 28, 2024, at Stoney Brook of Belton Senior Living in Belton Texas. She was born August 17, 1940, in Crane Texas, the daughter of Byron Wright Dennis and Sallie Lucille (Best) Dennis. She graduated from Crane High school Class of 1959. After High School she graduated from the Rutherford...
Doris Elaine Strahan
Jul 25, 2024
Doris ‘Elaine’ Reynolds Strahan, age 78, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her residence in Cleburne, TX. She was born on December 25, 1945, to William Wright Reynolds, Sr. and Margaret Catherine Wuertele Reynolds in Austin, TX. Elaine has joined in Heaven the love of her life, Samuel ‘Wayne’ Strahan, Sr, whom she...
Elodia Dominguez Flores
Jul 22, 2024
Elodia Domínguez Flores, 78, of Cisco, Texas, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 22nd, 2024. She was loved beyond measure by all of her family and friends and will be forever missed by all who knew her. Elodia was born in Edinburg, Texas, August 29, 1945 to Manuel and Elena Riojas Dominguez. She was one of...
Robert Erwin Parker
Jul 8, 2024
Robert Parker, 65, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Aledo, TX. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00 am at River of Life Church in Eastland, TX. with Pastor David Henneke officiating. Interment will follow at Cisco Cemetery in Cisco, TX. A family visitation will be on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 6:00 pm...
Georgia Fay Hutchins
Jul 8, 2024
Georgia Hutchins, 95, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, and Mother-in-law, was called to her eternal resting place on July 8, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland, TX. Interment will follow at Porteous Family Cemetery in Scranton, TX. A family visitation will be held one hour prior to...
Dona Jene Jackson
Jul 7, 2024
Dona Jene (Heffner) Jackson Born February 12, 1950, Ms. Jackson was awarded her New Birthday on July 7, 2024 when she left us to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 74 Years Young and is survived by her 3 children Gloria, Jerry, Greg and their families. She is also survived by two Stepchildren, Elizabeth and David. Dona...
Frances Roberta Casey
Jul 6, 2024
In loving memory of Frances R Casey Frances R Casey, born on March 11, 1939, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2024, at the age of 85 in Stephenville, TX. Funeral services will be held on July 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Merriman Baptist Church in Ranger, TX with Pastor John Casey, Jr and Pastor Gerald Gunstanson officiating. Interment...
Jimmy Gail Hunt
Jul 2, 2024
Jimmy Gail Hunt, 78, of Gordon, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024. Jimmy was born in Ranger, Texas on June 30, 1946, to James Revis “J.R.” and Dovie Gailey Hunt. He grew up in Strawn and attended school there. During his senior year at Strawn, his football team won District, reviving a program that was to be cancelled...
Della A Fox Bowles
Jun 27, 2024
Graveside Services for Della Ann Fox Bowles, 75, of Eastland will be 10 AM, Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Merriman Cemetery in Ranger, Texas with Randy Beggs officiating. Della passed peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her home. She was born December 3, 1948 in San Antonio, TX to Adra Lee and Evelyn (Crowell) Fox. Della worked as a...
Jimmy Fred Sparks
Jun 25, 2024
Jimmy Fred Sparks laid down his working tools on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born on August 4, 1945 to Leonard Sparks and Dolly Ford Sparks in Brownsville, Texas. Jimmy married the love of is life Penny Hodgkins on January 12, 1971. They have two children, Candace Holt of Carbon and Roscoe (Reesey) Sparks of Strawn. Jimmy had many...
Billy Joe Hendrix
Jun 21, 2024
Billy Joe Hendrix, a beloved member of the Sweetwater community, passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on March 14, 1950 in Snyder, Texas to Beverly and Wendell Hendrix. Billy proudly served his country from November 1971 till June of 1972 in the Army during the Vietnam War, where he reached the rank of Private....
Janie Yvonne Hornback
Jun 19, 2024
Janie Yvonne Hobbs Hornback was called home to her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2024. Janie was born September 17, 1952 in Floydada, TX to Marvel Ruth (Ginn) Hobbs and Bill J. Hobbs. Janie received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Tarleton State University. She practiced as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for thirteen years and a Registered Nurse for...
Roger Joe Lee Stephens
Jun 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our beloved Roger Stephens, who peacefully left this world on June 19, 2024, at Hendricks Hospice of Abilene, Texas. He was born on February 13, 1945 to Earnest Milton Stephens and Lillie Mae Grimes. Roger lived a life filled with simple pleasures and meaningful connections. Roger was a man of many talents...
Danny Ray Schaefer
Jun 15, 2024
Danny Ray Schaefer went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 15, 2024. He was born on October 12, 1948, to Don Stanley Schaefer and Charlene Joy Long. Danny graduated from Rising Star High School in 1967. He played high school football, ran track, and enjoyed playing the trumpet. While a youth growing up on his family farm...
Donald Paul Rodgers
Jun 14, 2024
1st Sgt. Donald P. Rodgers Sr. (U.S. Army, ret) passed away peacefully at his home on 13 June 2024, after fighting a lengthy battle with cancer. Donald was the son of Mervin P. Rodgers and Catherine L. Rodgers of Bradford, PA. Donald met the love of his life, Judy, in high school. They married in September 1971 and began their...
Clyde Douglas "Buster" Herring
Jun 11, 2024
EASTLAND – Funeral Services for Clyde Douglas “Buster” Herring, 88, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Leon River Cowboy Church in Eastland with Pastor Robert Whitefield and Pastor Jody Forbus officiating. Interment will follow at the Eastland City Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland. A visitation will be held...
Lyndell Faye Cockburn
May 28, 2024
Lyndell Faye Cockburn, a beloved member of the Ranger community, passed away on May 28, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Ranger, Texas, on October 18, 1946, Lyndell was a woman of many talents and accomplishments, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. Throughout her life, Lyndell displayed her musical abilities as a talented piano player...
Janet Messenger Eaton
May 22, 2024
Janet Leigh Escue Messenger Eaton, age 74, went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Eastland, Texas. She was born on September 27, 1949 in Clifton, Texas to Charles Warren Escue and Carol Jewel Massey Escue. Janet was a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She...