Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for City, ST. and surrounding areas
Ronald Glenn Roberson
Mar 24, 2025
Ronald Glenn Roberson, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at Coleman County Medical Center, at the age of 77. Glenn was born on April 8, 1947, in Atlanta, Texas, and spent much of his early life in Iraan and Midland, where he graduated from Iraan High School.
With a distinguished career in the oil...
Bertha Andrews
Mar 24, 2025
Bertha Andrews, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, in Coleman, Texas, at the age of 101. Born on May 5, 1923, in Burkett, Texas, she was the daughter of Reinheld Henry Hanke and Clara Carol Blaschke Hanke. Bertha graduated from high school in Burkett and dedicated her life to her family and community.
Throughout her life, Bertha...
Claris Fay Billings
Mar 16, 2025
Claris Fay Billings passed to Glory on March 16, 2025, at Coleman County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Coleman, Texas to Floyd Jenkins Sr. and Ovie Ivy Jenkins on January 20, 1929.
She attended Coleman schools graduating in 1947 as a charter member of the Coleman High School National Honor Society.
On August 17, 1947, she married Joseph Clovis Billings at...
Alwyn Brandon Jacobs
Mar 15, 2025
Alwyn Brandon Jacobs, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas.
Born on May 13, 1933, in Sylvester, Texas, Alwyn grew up in Santa Anna, where she graduated Salutatorian from Santa Anna High School, leaving behind cherished memories and a lifelong connection to her roots. Throughout her career,...
John A. McClelland
Mar 13, 2025
John A McClelland, age 87, passed from this life on March 13, 2025.
A native of Ballinger, he was born February 28, 1938. After graduating from Ballinger in 1956, he attended Tarleton for two years before enlisting in the Air Force. After a tour as a linguist at Osan, Korea, he returned to Randolph AFB at San Antonio where he was...
Deral Ervin Coats
Mar 13, 2025
Deral Ervin Coats, born on September 28, 1951, in Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene. A dedicated member of the truck driving industry, Deral spent his career as a truck driver and teacher, where he shared his knowledge and passion for the profession with others.
Growing up in Novice, Deral graduated from...
Barbara Jean Philley
Mar 12, 2025
Barbara Jean Philley, a beloved figure whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many, embarked on her eternal journey on March 12, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Born on November 8, 1934, in Bonham, Texas, Barbara was a radiant star whose warmth and kindness illuminated the lives of her family and friends.
Growing up in Fannin County, Barbara's formative years at Ravana...
Minnie Lee Watson
Mar 4, 2025
Minnie Lee Watson, born on September 16, 1947, in Bexar County, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Coleman, Texas. She was a beloved figure in her community, known for her quiet demeanor and immense capacity for love, particularly towards her family.
Minnie dedicated many years of her life to nursing, serving as a certified nurse aide at Leisure...
Betty Scarborough
Mar 4, 2025
Betty Scarborough, born on March 15, 1938, in Leaday, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home, surrounded by her beloved family. A devoted homemaker, Betty was not only the caretaker of her home and farm but also a nurturing presence in the lives of all who knew her. She dedicated herself to her family,...
Anita Floyd
Mar 2, 2025
Anita Floyd, born on February 21, 1962, in Coleman, Texas, entered eternal rest on March 2, 2025, at Coleman County Medical Center. A dedicated caregiver and beloved member of the Coleman community, Anita leaves behind a lasting legacy of compassion through her work as a licensed vocational nurse. During her esteemed career, she served at Coleman County Medical Center, Coleman...
Jordan Lee Dean
Feb 24, 2025
Jordan Lee Dean, born May 20, 1992, in Brownwood, Texas, passed into life eternal Monday, February 24, 2025, in Dalhart, Texas.
At the age of three, after a brief time in foster care, Jordan along with his brother Jonathan and sister Joanie, found their forever home with Roddy and Debbie Dean in Santa Anna, Texas. Their adoption marked the beginning of...
Leslie Gerald Laws
Feb 18, 2025
Gerald was born to Civil Gerald Laws and June (Croft) Laws. He was born and raised in Coleman, Texas. After graduation, Gerald married his high school sweetheart Sharon Barnett on May 22nd, 1970. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Gerald joined the Army shortly after their marriage and after basic training and AIT he was stationed in Germany. Sharon was...
Eva Elizabeth Brown
Feb 17, 2025
Eva Elizabeth Brown was born in Coleman County, Texas on March 21, 1935, and left this world on February 17, 2025, at the age of 89 in Katy, Texas.
Eva Elizabeth was born to Gladys and Robert Thwing, and was lovingly called Scooter, Beth, Eva Beth or simply Eva. Eva was raised in Kinfolk Hollow (aka Kenfolk Holler), attending Mozelle High...
Theresa Kay Genzling
Feb 15, 2025
Theresa Kay Genzling, born on September 19, 1955, was called to her eternal home on February 15, 2025, in Coleman, Texas. She leaves behind a rich legacy of love, faith, and family, cherished by those who knew her.
Theresa dedicated many years to her career as a secretary and office manager at Artesia Plumbing and Heating. She found joy in her...
Donna Marie Haynes
Feb 11, 2025
Donna Marie Haynes, age 79, crossed over to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025. The Family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support through these trying times.
A funeral service will be held at Gardendale Church, 6849 East Goldenrod, Gardendale, Texas, on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Derrick...
Emily Jane Dykes
Feb 11, 2025
Emily Jane Dykes, born on October 28, 1946, in Gonzales, Texas, peacefully departed this world on February 11, 2025, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman, Texas. A cherished member of her community, Emily, leaves behind a rich legacy of love, dedication, and service.
Emily spent many years of her professional life at Texas Instruments, where she made enduring contributions to...
Douglas Carrol Mitchell
Feb 7, 2025
Douglas (Doug) Carrol Mitchell of Novice passed away on February 7, 2025, he was 83 years old.
He was born on September 15, 1941. Doug was proceeded in death by his wife, Billie Jean Mitchell, his father, Archie B Mitchell, his mother, Lula Mae Mitchell and his six older brothers, Osie Mitchell, A.B. Mitchell, Lonnie Mitchell, Delbert Mitchell, Max Mitchell and...
Freddy Joe Schwake
Feb 1, 2025
Freddy Joe Schwake, the son of William and Lillie Schwake, was born in Odessa, Texas on June 10, 1945. Freddy attended primary and secondary schools in Odessa Texas, graduating from Odessa’s Ector High School in 1963. As he grew up, Fred was very interested in athletics but wasn’t certain about how to get actively involved until he met Jerry Rhea,...
Jerry Glen Baugh
Jan 31, 2025
Jerry Glen Baugh, of Coleman, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born in Nueces County, Texas, on December 16, 1940, to John Wesley Baugh and Mildred R. White. Jerry graduated Highschool in 1959 from Gatesville, Texas.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Wesley Joe Baugh, his son Wesley Duane Baugh and niece Lynell Hughes.
In...
Ralph Berven Wagley, Sr.
Jan 30, 2025
R.B. Wagley, Sr., age 88, of Coleman, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood. There will be no memorial services held. A private inurnment will be in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. Arrangements are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman.
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