Obituaries
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...
Herman Oscar Holbrook
May 16, 2024
Herman Oscar Holbrook, born in Pasadena, Texas on June 28, 1965 passed away on May 16, 2024 in Ranger, Texas. He was employed by Work Services Corporation in Ranger, Texas and had previously served in the United States Army. He was loved and respected by his friends and coworkers. He is preceded in death by his parents, G.H.L. Holbrook and...
William Sidney Herridge
May 16, 2024
William Sidney Herridge (Bill), age 77, passed away at his lake home at Lake Leon, Eastland, Texas on May 16, 2024. Bill was born December 8, 1946 in Eastland, Texas, the son of Bert and Marian (Robertson) Herridge and grandson of Sidney (Altman) Robertson, all who preceded him in death. He graduated from Eastland High School in 1965 and Texas...
Maria L Montano
May 15, 2024
EASTLAND – Mass of Christian Burial for Maria Loreto (Escobedo) Montano, 70, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday May 18, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Eastland with Father Joseph Pudota officiating. Interment will follow at Eastland City Cemetery. Maria passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Services are...
Elmo Conner
May 15, 2024
BURLESON – Funeral Services for Elmo Wayne Conner, 87, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Ranger with Pastor Ronny Guess officiating. Interment will follow in Bullock Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the funeral home. Arrangements are...
Donna Marlene Machen
May 13, 2024
Donna Marlene Machen passed on May 13, 2024. Born to Edward and Betty Stewart on May 27, 1959 in Gorman, Texas. She enjoyed camping and fishing. She had a passion for reading and cooking. She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Donna is survived by her husband Wayne Machen, sister Pam Brown and numerous cousins, nieces and...
Ruby Louise (Carter) Hatton
May 12, 2024
Ruby Louise (Carter) Hatton, age 90, went to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by loved ones, on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Ranger Care Center in Ranger, TX. She was born in Comanche, TX on December 24, 1933 to Acton E. Carter and Edith Augusta Daniels. Ruby married the love of her life, Billy Tom “B.T.” Hatton on November...
James Rex Boggs
May 10, 2024
James Rex Boggs peacefully left this world for his home in Heaven on May 10, 2024. Well done thy good and faithful servant. We miss you already. Rex was born on August 9, 1951 in Breckenridge, Texas to his parents Sam Ray Boggs and Albena Givens Boggs. Rex along with his parents and siblings, Shirley, Laverne, Brenda, and Carroll spent...
Michael "Mike" Anthony Rorick
May 6, 2024
Our beloved friend passed away on May 6, 2024, Michael "Mike" Anthony Rorick, at age 70. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 11, 1953 to Duane Earl and Mary (Walton) Rodrick. Mike, or “Alligator Mike” as he would say, was a hard-working, honest, caring and kind man. He worked for the railroad for many years and enjoyed fishing...
Jo Ellen Hooks
May 1, 2024
Jo Ellen Hooks, 68 of Ranger, passed away Wednesday May 1, 2024. Graveside services will be at 2 pm Saturday, May 4th, at the Alameda Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger. She was born June 21, 1955 in Ranger to Millus Richard Blackwell and Delium Aline (Bowen) Blackwell. After graduating high school, she became a Medication Aid and...
James V. Mcdonald
Apr 30, 2024
RANGER – Graveside Services for James V. McDonald, 85, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May, 3, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger with Bro. Ronnie Guess officiating. A visitation for friends and family will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the funeral home. James passed away on Tuesday, April...
Joe W Taylor
Apr 29, 2024
Lubbock- Funeral services for Joe W. Taylor will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Daugherty Street Church of Christ in Eastland with Larry Roberts officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00a.m at the church. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Landreth Cemetery in Palo Pinto County. Services are...
Joy Lynn Archer
Apr 29, 2024
Joy Lynn Archer, 57 of Ranger, passed away Monday April 29, 2024 in Ranger. The family will hold a memorial service Sunday May 5, 2024 at 9:45am at the Majestic Theatre of Eastland. Joy was born January 3, 1967 in Odessa to Alton Lee “Chili” Sharp and Doris Dugan Sharp. She graduated from Eastland High School and Cisco cosmetology school....
Betty Louise Coats
Apr 26, 2024
Betty Louise Coats, age 86, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Ranger Care Center in Ranger, TX. She was born in Gadsden, AL to Thomas Pruitt and Nancy (Hamlin) Pruitt. Betty was married to Joe Bob Coats until his passing in 2005. She was a resident of Mingus for over 40 years and...
Izaac Lawrenzo Perez
Apr 25, 2024
Eastland – Funeral Services for Izaac Lawrenzo Perez, 14, will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00a.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland, TX with Pastor Walter Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Gorman, TX. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 5:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. at...
Etta Latonne Rodgers
Apr 16, 2024
Etta LaTonne Rodgers peacefully left this world on April 16, 2024 while watching the sunshine, hummingbirds and flowers from her beloved sunporch. We are so honored to have been with her over the last couple of weeks and listening to her reminisce of her childhood memories, stories of us growing up on her and dad’s farm and reminding us to...
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