Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for City, ST. and surrounding areas
Mary Lou Hillock
Oct 16, 2026
Mary Lou Hillock, born Mary Lou Preston, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Coleman. She was born on July 6, 1945, in Big Spring to Eugene Monard and Maxine Scherruble Preston and lived a life marked by devotion to her family and by the simple joys that brought her happiness through the years.
She attended school in Tulia and graduated...
Maxine Cope
Oct 14, 2026
Maxine Gray Cope was born October 21, 1934, in Silver Valley, Coleman County, Texas to Jessie “Cody” Coleman and Eunice Baker Gray. In 1940, Maxine’s family moved to Coleman from Silver Valley.
Maxine and her sisters Lois and Carolyn attended Coleman West Ward School, walking almost a mile. The West Ward property is now home to Matthew 25 Ministries (The Cross)....
Susie Stamper
Oct 10, 2026
Susie Stamper, born Susie De La Cruz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman. She was born on May 27, 1942, in Winters, Texas.
Susie grew up in Winters, where she attended school and began the life of faith, devotion, and care for others that would remain with her throughout the years. She...
Julia F. Williams
Oct 5, 2026
Julia F. Williams, born Julia F. Wilkins, passed away peacefully at her residence in Dayton, Texas, on Monday, October 5, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1938, in Coleman, Texas, and carried with her throughout her life the roots of the community where she was raised.
Julia grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1959. She...
Reginald Mike Lagow
Sep 30, 2026
Reginald Mike Lagow, known to many as Michael, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy health journey at his residence in Coleman, Texas, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas. At three days of birth, Michael was lovingly adopted by Reginald and Ruth Lagow through Buckner Children’s Home in...
William "Bill" Lloyd Mann
Sep 30, 2026
William “Bill” Lloyd Mann, 74, of Coleman, Texas, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene. He was born on May 15, 1952, in Coleman, Texas.
Bill grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1970. He later attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he famously majored in cruising MoPAC (55...
Wesley Lawrence Laurie
Sep 26, 2026
Wesley Lawrence Laurie, 88, of Santa Anna, Texas, died peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood.
Born on November 10, 1937, in Newark, New Jersey, Wesley grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he attended school. He went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1962, a chapter...
Rosa Lou Bates
Sep 21, 2026
Rosa Lou Bates passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, at the age of 89 surrounded by her children into the loving arms of her Jesus Christ.
Rosa Lou, affectionately known as NoNo to her loved ones, was born in Amarillo, Texas on June 9, 1937, to Jack and Ruth Banta. She married Alton Bates on March 4, 1955, in Coleman,...
Bruce Wayne Terry
Sep 20, 2026
Bruce Wayne Terry left his earthly life on September 20, 2026, for his heavenly home. Bruce was a successful farmer and rancher as evidence of his Outstanding Cooperator of 1978 award by Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District, and Outstanding Farmer for 1996 Farmer of the year awarded by Coleman County.
Bruce loved his land and the life of a...
Mathew Thomas Seltzer
Sep 12, 2026
Mathew Thomas Seltzer passed away peacefully, ready to meet his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Carolyn, in a graveside ceremony at the Burkett/Adams Cemetery in Burkett, TX, on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mathew was residing in Huntsville, Arkansas, at the time of his passing.
Mathew...
Herman Russell Watson
Sep 10, 2026
Herman Russell Watson, 85, of Coleman, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman. He was born on April 9, 1941, in Cross Cut, Texas, to C.R. Watson and Willie Mae Slate Watson.
Herman grew up in Callahan, Brown, and Coleman counties, where he attended school and built the deep roots that would...
Peggy Jane Graham
Aug 26, 2026
Peggy Jane Graham passed away on August 26, 2026, in Coleman, Texas, surrounded by her family in her home. She was born on July 12, 1958, in Coleman and spent her life rooted in the community she called home.
Peggy attended school in Coleman and built a life centered on caring for others. She worked for many years as a caregiver...
Roy D. Rhoads
Aug 26, 2026
Roy D. Rhoads, 86, of Coleman, Texas, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center North. He was born on February 27, 1940, in Burkett, Texas.
Roy grew up in Burkett and graduated from Cross Plains High School. He later attended Tarleton State University. Over the course of his working life, he built a path marked by hard...
Gary Don McDonald
Aug 21, 2026
Gary Don McDonald, a lifelong Texan known for his kindness, work ethic, and generosity, passed away on August 21, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. He was born on December 20, 1954, in Coleman, Texas.
Gary attended school in his hometown of Coleman and Cooper High School in Abilene. Early in his career, he trained at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Arlington,...
Cecelia Bourland Williams
Aug 18, 2026
Cecelia Bourland Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Garland, Texas, at the age of 82.
Cecelia was born on June 28, 1944, in Coleman, Texas, to Perry Nelson Bourland and Ileta Lorene Cope Bourland. She spent her early years in Coleman, surrounded by family and the close-knit community she would always...
Helen Weatherred Cross
Aug 18, 2026
Helen Weatherred Cross passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Redstone Assisted Living Center in Brownwood, Texas. She was 93 years old.
Born on June 12, 1933, in Coleman, Texas, Helen’s life was deeply rooted in the values and community of her cherished hometown. The daughter of John Sumter Weatherred and Louise Dibrell Weatherred, Helen grew up surrounded by...
Traci Angela Tate
Aug 17, 2026
Traci Angela Tate, née Earp, departed this world on August 17, 2026, in Waco, Texas, leaving behind a legacy woven through years of vibrant connections, perseverance, and deep faith. Born on September 15, 1975, in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, the story of Traci’s life unfolds across cities and seasons, each chapter alive with the pulse of her open-hearted spirit.
From...
David "Doc" Dockter
Aug 16, 2026
David "Doc" Dockter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Coleman County Medical Center in Coleman, Texas. Born on November 6, 1957, in Greenville, Mississippi, Doc lived a life marked by devotion—to his family, his community, and his calling.
Doc proudly dedicated 36 years of service to the Abilene Fire Department, where...
Taryn Daniel Collins-Sanders
Aug 4, 2026
Taryn Daniel Collins-Sanders, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Abilene, Texas, at the young age of 19, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Taryn was born on June 12, 2007, in Abilene, where his journey through life began, surrounded by the love of his family.
Raised in nearby Merkel, Taryn grew...
Connie Marie Driskill
Aug 2, 2026
Connie Marie Driskill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Oak Ridge Manor Nursing Home in Brownwood, Texas. Connie was born on May 25, 1956, in Coleman, Texas, and she spent her life devoted to her family, her church, and her community.
Connie was the cherished daughter of Alvin Eugene Smith and Jo Ann...
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