Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for City, ST. and surrounding areas
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...
Marcella Marie "Marcy" Mueller
Jul 29, 2026
Marcella Marie “Marcy” Mueller, née Smith, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by her devoted family.
Born on October 20, 1958, in San Antonio, Marcy was a proud native of the city she called home throughout her life. She grew up in San Antonio, attending Robert E. Lee High School, where...
Linda Sue Hodges
Jul 29, 2026
Linda Sue Hodges, née Woodard, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman, Texas. She was born on May 14, 1948, in Cortez, Colorado, and throughout her 78 years, she touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.
Linda spent her early years growing up in Abilene, where she attended school and...
Becky Marleen Tucker
Jul 20, 2026
Becky Marleen Tucker, born on November 2, 1959, in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her residence in Dayton, Texas, on Monday, July 20, 2026. Becky's journey on this earth was marked by deep compassion, unwavering resilience, and an abiding commitment to her loved ones.
Becky was the beloved daughter of Julia Faye Williams, who remembers her as a caring and...
Loyd Hopper
Jul 20, 2026
Loyd Hopper, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman, Texas. He was 86 years old. Loyd’s life was marked by quiet strength, steadfast faith, and deep devotion to his family and community.
Born on January 26, 1940, in Coleman, Texas, Loyd remained close to his roots throughout...
Jon Paul Mendoza
Jul 16, 2026
Jon Paul Mendoza, beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Medical City Fort Worth, with his family by his side. He was born on June 24, 1984, in Coleman, Texas, and throughout his 42 years touched the lives of many with his kindness, warmth, and unwavering devotion to those he cherished.
Jon...
Vernon R.B. Rutherford
Jul 16, 2026
Vernon R.B. Rutherford, born on October 12, 1931, in Coleman, Texas, passed away peacefully in his hometown on July 16, 2026. A lifelong Texan with a rich heritage rooted in Coleman and Santa Anna, Vernon’s life was defined by his devotion to family, faith, and service to his community.
Growing up in Santa Anna, R.B. attended school there, building connections and...
Georganna Gore
Jul 15, 2026
Georganna was born on November 5, 1958, in Athens, Texas to Peter Gould and Sue Evens Gould. She married Larry Gore on March 28, 2009, in Cuba, New Mexico. Georganna passed away suddenly on July 15, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.
Georganna is survived by her husband Larry Gore of Coleman; her daughter, Randy Maltsev and husband Oleg of Albuquerque, New Mexico;...
Clara Young Jay Hammond
Jul 14, 2026
Clara Young Jay Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her residence in Bryan, Texas. Born on July 21, 1941, in Coleman, Texas, Clara’s life was marked by warmth, dedication, and an unwavering devotion to family and community.
Growing up in Odessa, Clara attended Odessa High School, where she began forming the roots of diligence and kindness that...
John Coy Dale Puckett
Jul 13, 2026
John Coy Dale Puckett, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away on July 13, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on October 12, 2004, in Sweetwater, Texas, and during his 21 years touched the lives of all who knew him.
John attended school in Santa Anna and Roby, where he formed lasting friendships and created cherished memories. Those who...
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