Obituaries

Bonnie Arline Ketring

Bonnie Arline Ketring

Oct 18, 2016

Arline Ketring, 100 of Eastland, passed away Tuesday October 16, 2016 in Eastland. She was born on March 5, 1916 in Columbus, OH to Donald Horine and Gladys (Collins) Horine. She worked at Fine Dress Shops and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude H. Ketring in 2006. She...

Sherman Dean Hendricks

Sherman Dean Hendricks

Oct 16, 2016

Sherman Dean Hendricks, 80, of Cisco passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sherman was born on December 1, 1935 in Dallas, Texas. He called Cisco his home for more than 22 years and spent most of his life working as a paper hanger. Sherman started out life as an orphan...

Thelma "Ma" Wesley

Thelma "Ma" Wesley

Oct 16, 2016

Thelma “Ma” Wesley, 103 of Ranger, passed away Sunday October 16, 2016 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Necessity Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger. Mrs. Wesley was born October 5, 1913 in Stephens County to Collier Clifton Jackson and Meade Evelyn (Stanford) Jackson. She married Oliver Wesley on February 16,...

R. L. Miller

R. L. Miller

Oct 13, 2016

R L Miller, beloved “Pa”, passed away peacefully October 13, 2016 at his homestead in Ranger, Texas surrounded by loving family. He was a devoted and caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. R L was born August 6, 1931, in Brownwood, Texas as the third and youngest son of Riley Edgar Miller and Rosie May (Dempsey) Miller. R...

August Limkemann

August Limkemann

Oct 3, 2016

August Limkemann A Legacy of Service (Husband of Gladys Lewis Limkemann) Born in Leola, South Dakota on October 4, 1923, August Limkemann was called to his Heavenly Home from Eastland, Texas on Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at the conclusion of his 93rd year of life. Despite his vocational exemption as a farmer, he chose to serve his country during WWII...

Margie Nell Garcia

Margie Nell Garcia

Sep 26, 2016

On Monday September 26, 2016, Margie Garcia was called home to be with the Lord after her battle with lung cancer. Funeral services for Margie will be held in Eastland and in Farmersville. In Eastland there will be a viewing on Thursday September 29th from 6-8 pm at Edwards Funeral Home. Funeral Ceremony will be in Eastland on Friday, September...

Ruby Lee Hatten

Ruby Lee Hatten

Sep 25, 2016

Ruby Lee Hatten, 88, passed away Sunday September 25, 2016 in Ranger. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Romney Cemetery, South of Cisco. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 5~7 p.m. Mrs. Hatten was born on September 23, 1928 to Sidney Wood and Pauline (Johnson) Wood. She married John Ross...

Joy Marie Adams

Joy Marie Adams

Sep 23, 2016

Joyce “Joy” Marie Adams, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in Madill, OK on September 23, 2016. She was born on July 13, 1945 in Vallejo, CA to Carl “Mac” & Jean Naomi McDaniel. Joy grew up in Dallas, TX. She graduated from W.W. Samuel High School, Dallas, TX in 1963. After high school, Joy attended University of North...

Helen Songer

Helen Songer

Sep 17, 2016

Helen Songer at the age of 74 went home peacefully to be with her Lord on Saturday September 17, 2016, in Rowlett, Texas. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Wayne Songer, her parents Billy Jack and Mary Jo Sims, a son Randall Wayne Songer, and her brother David Sims. Helen graduated from Odessa High school and was...

Thomas (Tommy) Monroe Alford Jr.

Thomas (Tommy) Monroe Alford Jr.

Sep 16, 2016

Thomas (Tommy) Monroe Alford Jr. went to be with his Lord & Savior on September 16, 2016. Services will be 10 AM Tuesday, September 20th at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Roberts officiating, burial will follow in the Eastland City Cemetery. The family will accept friends 6-8 PM Monday, September 19th at Edwards Funeral Home. Tommy was raised in...

Lylia Pearl Mehaffey

Lylia Pearl Mehaffey

Sep 16, 2016

Lylia Pearl Mehaffey passed away on September 16th, 2016 at the age of 79. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 23rd, at The Carbon Community Center. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lylia Pearl Mehaffey’s life. Lylia Pearl Mehaffey was born on August 9th, 1937 in Healdton, Oklahoma, to parents Burl Houston and Frankie Faye...

Betty Marie Kinney

Betty Marie Kinney

Sep 15, 2016

Betty Marie Kinney, 84, of Eastland passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Local arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Anna Katherine Beavers

Anna Katherine Beavers

Sep 13, 2016

Anna Katherine Beavers, 95 of Gordon, passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016 in Mineral Wells. Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Catholic Church at Dodson Prairie. Burial will follow at the Dodson Prairie Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Strawn. Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Friday at Dodson Prairie Church. Visitation will start at 10:00...

Michele Kay Swaney

Michele Kay Swaney

Sep 13, 2016

PALO PINTO – Michele Kay Swaney, 71, of Palo Pinto went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in Abilene. Memorial Service will be 2-4 PM Saturday, September 24th at the Lone Camp Community Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home Strawn. Michele was born November 6, 1944 to Chester Wilson and Katherine Fulton Wilson...

Ronald Lee Mercer

Ronald Lee Mercer

Sep 13, 2016

Ronnie Mercer passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Leon River Cowboy Church with Rev. Jim Wright officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastland City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland Friday, 6~8 p.m. Ronnie was born December 11,...

Marie (Mary) Jimenez

Marie (Mary) Jimenez

Sep 9, 2016

Marie (Mary) Jimenez, 67 of Eastland, TX, passed away Friday September 9, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday September 13th at Edwards Funeral Home. Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday September 14th at St. Francis Catholic Church in Eastland. Mary was born in...

Oma Lee Fonville

Oma Lee Fonville

Sep 9, 2016

Oma Lee Parish Fonville, 72 years of age, went home to be with the Lord, in the early morning hours of Friday, September 9, 2016, after a short, but arduous battle with cancer, in Fort Worth Texas. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Ranger Texas with Minister John...

Betty Ann Baker

Betty Ann Baker

Sep 7, 2016

Betty Ann Harmon Baker, 83, of Mingus went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home. A Mass will be 11:30 AM Saturday, September 10th at St. John’s Catholic Church in Strawn. A visitation will be Friday September 9th from 5-7 PM at St. John’s Catholic Church with Rosary to follow...

Michael Henry Kelly

Michael Henry Kelly

Sep 3, 2016

Michael Henry Kelly, 68 of Lipan and formerly of Eastland, passed away Saturday September 3, 2016 at his home near Lipan, TX. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 109 SE 9th Ave, Mineral Wells, TX. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Eastland City Cemetery. The family...

Annette Pierson

Annette Pierson

Aug 29, 2016

Annette Pierson, 90, of Eastland died on August 29, 2016 surrounded by her family. Known for her grace, charm and gentle kindness, Annette was also exceptionally witty and a priceless mimic. A graduate of Abilene High School and Baylor University, Annette employed her talents as a skilled designer for D&W Furniture in Abilene before marrying her childhood sweetheart, the late...

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