Obituaries

Jan 17, 2019

James W. Irwin, Sr., age 74, of Coleman, died Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Abilene Regional Medical Center.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

James W. Irwin, Sr., was born March 22,...

Jan 16, 2019

On January 16, 2019, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend,  Charles Ray “Chuck” Baker II, left this life at the age of 65, having completed his journey here.  There will be a time of visitation on Monday, January 21, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan Street, Coleman.   A...

Jan 16, 2019

Jerry Bob McAlister, age 77, of Coleman, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Coleman County Medical Center.  A service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 18, at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion.  Interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Jerry Bob McAlister was born September 3, 1941,...

Jan 13, 2019

Bonnie Bea Miller Rankin, age 86, of Coleman, died Sunday, January 13, 2019, in Coleman County Medical Center.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Wilson and Bob Martin officiating.  Interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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Jan 4, 2019

Johnny Dean Harris, 81, of Coleman, died Friday, January 4, 2019 at Coleman County Medical Center.  Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

Johnny Dean Harris was born April 20, 1937 in Coleman County to James Harris and...

Jan 2, 2019

Lavera J. “Granny” Gaines, devoted Mother, Granny, and Great-Gran, moved to her heavenly home on January 2, 2019 at the age of 93. Born in Coleman, in November of 1925 to Gerald Kenneth Johnson and Dora Jane Johnson, she found love early and later married her childhood best friend, Dr. Charles R. Gaines; together they lived and raised their...

Dec 29, 2018

Elery Buster Kincaid, 78, of Angleton, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his residence.  Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at Atoka Cemetery in Novice, Coleman County.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

Elery Buster Kincaid was born May 9, 1940 in Coleman to Robert Seaborn Kincaid and Grace...

Dec 28, 2018

On Friday, December 28, 2018, Annie Merle Trent, mother, grandmother, and friend,  finished her journey in this life, which spanned 101 years.  A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in the Elm Street Church of Christ, 216 W. Elm, Coleman, with Bob Martin, pulpit minister, officiating.  Interment will follow in...

Dec 22, 2018

Robert Ellis Stevens, 69, of Coleman and College Station, flew from this earth on December, 22, 2018, at his home in College Station after a short battle with cancer.  Robert was a commercial pilot and flew primarily for the Texas A&M University System from 1984 through January 2011.  He retired as Director System Aircraft and Chief Pilot.

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Dec 21, 2018

Beatriz “Betty” Martinez, 94, of Abilene, died Friday, December 21, 2018 in Abilene.  There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Stevens Funeral Home.  Rosary service will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00...

Dec 21, 2018

Beatrice Martinez, age 94, of Abilene, died Friday, December 21, 2018 in Abilene.  Funeral services are pending with Stevens Funeral Home.

Dec 20, 2018

Wallace Brimer, age 81, of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Abilene.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 W. Pecan Street in Colman.  Reverend Marty Akins will officiate the service.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in...

Dec 17, 2018

Richard V. Curtis, age 82, of Coleman, died Monday, December 17, 2018, at Coleman County Medical Center.  His wishes were to be cremated and his family is honoring that request.  There will be a memorial service at a later date, which will be announced.  Arrangements were made by Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman.

Richard Venson Curtis...

Dec 17, 2018

Charlotte Elizabeth Fenton, age 72, of Voss, died at her home surrounded by her loved ones,  on Monday, December 17, 2018, following a short illness.   Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in the Leaday Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home,...

Dec 14, 2018

Richard Flores, age 54, of Talpa, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at his residence.

He was born Richard Flores on June 5, 1964 in Morton, Texas to Juan Flores and Anita Perez.  He was a long time resident of Coleman County and worked at many places including Stemple Manufacturing, The John Deere House, and Kohler...

Dec 14, 2018

Lois Eyvon Dobkins, age 81, of Coleman, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence.

She was born Lois Eyvon Grantham on November 14, 1937 in Iraan, Texas to Joseph Grantham and Letha Smith Grantham.   Lois grew up in Iraan and graduated high school from the Iraan School District.  She married Charles Martin...

Dec 11, 2018

Joe Webb, age 90, of Coleman, passed away on Tuesday December 11, 2018.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m.  Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church, 500 W. Liveoak Street, in Coleman.  Richard Hetzel will officiate the service.  Private burial will take place at the White Chapel Cemetery.  Services are under...

Dec 8, 2018

Herman Benton Cassaday, 81, of Talpa, died December 8, 2018 at his residence.  There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman.  Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Talpa Cemetery with Rev. Loyd Hopper officiating.  Burial will follow...

Dec 6, 2018

Rodney Terrill (Rod) Jones, age 72, of Coleman, earned his angel wings on Wednesday, December 6, 2018.   Visitation will be Saturday, December 8, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan Street, Coleman.   Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marvin Hale officiating.  Interment...

Dec 3, 2018

Anna Mae (Stroade) Reynolds 100, was born June 12, 1918, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Fred and Jenny Stroade, and died at her residence in Lubbock, Texas, December 3rd.  Her family moved to Balmorhea, Texas, soon after her birth where she graduated from high school there in 1935.  She attended business college in Port Arthur, Texas, and moved to...