Obituaries

Willard Ross Stuard

Willard Ross Stuard

Jul 7, 2026

Willard Ross Stuard, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026.

A memorial service celebrating his life and legacy will be held on Saturday, July 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Aledo United Methodist Church. Family and friends will be invited to share their favorite memories of Willard during the service. Family visitation will...

Ramona Jean (Sewell) Conner

Ramona Jean (Sewell) Conner

Jul 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ramona Jean (Sewell) Conner, 95, who departed this life on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Eastland, TX, surrounded by the love of her family. Ramona was born on December 28, 1930, in Blevins, AR, to Cecil W. and Zula (Wardlow) Sewell. She was united in marriage to Robert Harding...

Cynthia Anne Lightford

Cynthia Anne Lightford

Jul 3, 2026

Cynthia Anne "Cindy" Lightford, 61, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2026.

Born on August 30, 1964, in El Campo, Texas, Cindy was the beloved daughter of Verlee Newman Cole and Clifford Cole. Raised in Dayton, Texas, Cindy developed a deep appreciation for nature and a passion for art that remained with her throughout her life.

Cindy was...

Cecilia Irene Scott

Cecilia Irene Scott

Jun 28, 2026

It is with both sorrow and joy that we announce the passing of Cecilia Irene "Sissy" Scott, age 73, who danced her way to eternity on June 28, 2026, at her home in Mingus, TX. Sissy was born on January 24, 1953, in Ranger, TX, to Cecil and Vera (Meredith) Wyatt. Growing up in Strawn, TX, her spirit forever lingered...

Barbara Sue Epperson

Barbara Sue Epperson

Jun 28, 2026

Barbara Sue Epperson, 82, of Gordon, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Barbara was born on December 1, 1943, in Baird, Texas, to John and Gladys Boutwell. She graduated from Graham High School in 1961. On June 14, 1963, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Epperson. Together they shared...

Nuell Don Sherman

Nuell Don Sherman

Jun 27, 2026

Nuell Don Sherman, 89, of Cisco, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2026.

Born and raised in Texas, Don built a life marked by a deep devotion to God and his family. He was a man who told captivating stories and valued the simple joys of everyday life.

He is survived by his wife Ruby Sherman, his son Robert Sherman...

Pamela Jean White

Pamela Jean White

Jun 25, 2026

Pamela (Pam) Jean Garvin White, 80, of Eastland, Texas, went home with JESUS on the afternoon of June 25, 2026.Pam was a descendant of Stephen F. Austin's the first 300 families that settled in Texas.Pam was born in Childress, Texas on April 4, 1946. Pam became a follower of Jesus while she was in grade school. Pam married Ronald (Ronnie,...

Jackson Ray Kyle Jacoby

Jackson Ray Kyle Jacoby

Jun 25, 2026

Birth: 10/16/2012 in Denison, Texas

Death: 06/25/2026 in Eastland County

Jackson Ray Kyle Jacoby was the rambunctious son of Shanea Davlin and Matthew Jacoby. He was always raised by the man he considered to be his dad/brown dad Robert Moreno.He is preceded in death by his brown dad, Robert Moreno, who I know welcomed him with open arms and probably...

Lynda Ann Haney

Lynda Ann Haney

Jun 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lynda Ann (Blankenship) HaneyIt is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend, Lynda Ann (Blankenship) Haney, resident of Eastland, TX, who passed away on June 23, 2026 at the age of eighty. She was the rock and foundation of her family and dedicated her life to caring...

Timothy Owen McQueary

Timothy Owen McQueary

Jun 23, 2026

Timothy O. McQueary of Gordon died Tuesday evening, June 23rd, 2026, at Medical City Hospital in Weatherford. He was born at the Strawn Hospital on May 18, 1951, to Hazel Rexroat McQueary and Lilburn (Doc) McQueary. The family lived just north of Gordon on Hwy 919. He attended Gordon High School and graduated in 1969.

In the 70s, he worked...

Lynn Peary Talley

Lynn Peary Talley

Jun 20, 2026

Lynn Talley was born in Rice, Texas to Perry Grover Talley and Myrtle Owens on October 11, 1932. Perry had several occupations; carpenter, Army infantry, sharecropper and his first love, fisherman. Lynn and his sister, Doris were carried all over Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico just to make a living as those were very hard times.

In 1947 Lynn...

Raymond Ambrose Yarbrough

Raymond Ambrose Yarbrough

Jun 16, 2026

Raymond Ambrose Yarbrough, 88, of Eastland, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of June 16, 2026. Raymond was affectionately known as "Speedy" to some family members and friends.

Raymond was born to Georgia Wood Yarbrough and Connie Austin Yarbrough on April 26, 1938. Legend has it, he entered the world in a tiny house out in...

Barbara Joann Johnson

Barbara Joann Johnson

Jun 15, 2026

On Monday, June 15, 2026, our world lost a cherished member of the family. Barbara Joann Johnson took her last breath on earth and ran into the arms of those who were patiently waiting for her. Lovingly known by her family as Mama/Mother/Nanny and Tia Joann, she will be so missed and the memories we each have with her will...

Nona Fox

Nona Fox

Jun 14, 2026

Nona Louise Fox, 82, grew up in Eastland, Tx. and lived there until 2018. She passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Born on January 1, 1944 in Cocoa Beach, FL, she was the child of J.C. and Barbara Butler. Nona graduated from Eastland High School and went on to work at Eastland National Bank. She especially loved spending time...

Ann Elizabeth Beverly

Ann Elizabeth Beverly

Jun 7, 2026

Ann Elizabeth "Beth" Beverly

January 16, 1956 - June 7, 2026

Ann Elizabeth Beverly, known affectionately to so many as "Beth," passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. She was 70 years old.

Born in Lansing, Michigan, on January 16, 1956, to Robert and Catherine Morden, Beth grew up in Michigan alongside her...

Billye D (Lopez) Kent

Billye D (Lopez) Kent

Jun 5, 2026

Billye Kent (Lopez), 85, of Olden, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A family visitation was held Sunday, June 7, with a private graveside service on Monday at Oakland Cemetery in Duster. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home - Eastland.

Billye was born in Ranger, Texas, on September 1, 1940, to Bill...

Wanda Joyce Hallmark

Wanda Joyce Hallmark

Jun 2, 2026

Funeral services for Wanda Joyce Hallmark, 77, of Cisco, will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 2:30 PM at The Woodbridge Church in Ranger, officiated by Dustin Purvis. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:30 PM at The Woodbridge Church. Services are under...

Levi Grant Goode

Levi Grant Goode

May 29, 2026

Levi Grant Goode of Cross Plains, Texas passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Born on July 22, 1980, to Alan and Sandy Goode in Abilene, Texas, Levi was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, friend, and husband. He was a devoted brother to Grady and a loyal friend, forming deep bonds with many whom he cherished as brothers...

Wayne Allen Marshall

Wayne Allen Marshall

May 29, 2026

Wayne Allen Marshall, a cherished soul and beloved friend, will leave an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him. Born on March 25, 1940, in Lubbock, TX, Wayne's journey through life came to a peaceful close on May 29, 2026, at the age of 86. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Wayne demonstrated unwavering...

Manuel Alanis

Manuel Alanis

May 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Manuel Alanis, age 67, of Ranger, Texas, who passed away peacefully after a long and courageous seven-year battle with brain cancer. Manuel was born in El Clarin, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Epifanio Alaniz and Aurelia Eguia Alanis, who both preceded him in death.

Manuel was a loving and devoted husband,...