Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for City, ST. and surrounding areas

Deidra Gay Burkey

Deidra Gay Burkey

Feb 13, 2024

Deidra Gay Burkey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on February 13, 2024, in Coleman, Texas. Born on August 22, 1963, in Rochester, New York, Deidra's compassionate nature and loving spirit touched the lives of many.  Deidra dedicated her life to caring for others. With a heart full of kindness, she embarked on a...

JoVeta J. Hayes

JoVeta J. Hayes

Feb 13, 2024

JoVeta Hayes peacefully passed away at the age of 90, at the Sagecrest Care Center in San Angelo. She was born on March 16, 1933, in Rankin, Texas to Hazel Green Yocham and Lavada Beatrice Buchanan Yocham. She grew up in Rankin, where she attended school. JoVeta embodied the spirit of a hardworking and resilient Texan throughout her life. While attending...

Karen Ann Todd

Karen Ann Todd

Feb 10, 2024

Karen Ann Todd, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, in her home in Coleman with her beloved daughter, Megan, by her side. Karen was born on May 30, 1955 in Coleman to C.L. “Witt” Yeatman, Jr. and Laverne Stewart Yeatman.

After graduating from Coleman High School in 1973, she  married Joe Hollingsworth of Coleman and moved with...

Johnny Lee Hall

Johnny Lee Hall

Jan 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny Lee Hall, a beloved father, esteemed veteran, and dedicated professional in the petroleum industry. Johnny peacefully departed from this world to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on January 24, 2024, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman, Texas, at the age of 75.

 Born on...

Guy Robert Sikes

Guy Robert Sikes

Jan 24, 2024

Guy Robert Sikes, devoted father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, at Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene, Texas. Born on April 11, 1961, in Coleman, Texas, Guy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for his family.  Throughout his life, Guy was known for his incredible talent as a handyman. Whether it...

Bobby Davis

Bobby Davis

Jan 24, 2024

Bobby Davis, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 24th, 2024, at the age of 83, at Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene. Born on April 18th, 1940, in Albany, Texas, Bobby led a life filled with hard work, dedication, and love for his family.  Bobby worked tirelessly as an oil and gas pumper for many years...

Mary Butler

Mary Butler

Jan 22, 2024

Mary June Butler, 87, of Coleman, Texas, died Monday, January 22, 2024 at Coleman County Medical Center.

 

She was born Mary June VanNatter on July 5, 1936 to Howard Franklin VanNatter and Esther Maria Nelson VanNatter in Harts, Lincoln County, West Virginia.  She grew up in West Virginia, where she graduated from high school.  On June 14, 1956, Mary married John...

Hazel Gerene Rowe

Hazel Gerene Rowe

Jan 20, 2024

Hazel Gerene Rowe, beloved mother and best friend, left her wheelchair to walk with Jesus on January 20, 2024 at the age of 103 years old.

Hazel Gerene Rowe was born July 31, 1920 in Gouldbusk, Texas. She graduated as salutatorian from Mozelle High School in Coleman County in 1937. Gerene married Jack Row on March 1, 1940, and sadly he...

Betty Rae

Betty Rae

Jan 20, 2024

Betty Rae, born Elizabeth Ann Newberry, died at age 84 in Pecan Bayou Nursing Home in Brownwood, Texas. 

 

Betty was the heart and soul of her family. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Charlie Rae, for 51 years. Together they raised four children to be Jesus loving, hardworking, and family centered. Betty loved to make home cooked meals...

John Sprinkles

John Sprinkles

Jan 19, 2024

John Sprinkles, age 89, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus, on January 19, 2024, in Coleman. It was John’s request that no funeral service be held.  A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

John graduated from Novice High School and joined the United States Air Force as an air policeman, serving in France. After...

Josephine "Jo" Benson

Josephine "Jo" Benson

Jan 18, 2024

Jo Benson, age 85, passed away at Prairie Acres Nursing Home in Friona, Texas on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

Jo was born on November 17, 1938, in Arch, New Mexico to Clarence Haskew and Ollie Bell McCasland Haskew. At twelve days old, a home fire took the life of her mother, therefore was raised by and aunt and uncle, Everett and...

Sandra Jean Sikes

Sandra Jean Sikes

Jan 12, 2024

 

Sandrea Jean Sikes, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Coleman County Medical Center. She was born on March 27, 1945, in McCamey, Texas, to her late parents William Frankin Stephens and Merle Churchill Stephens.

Sandra’s talent and passion for cooking led her to become a professional cook and baker.  Her...

Ina Ree Eubank

Ina Ree Eubank

Jan 10, 2024

 

Ina Ree Eubank, a beloved resident of Coleman, Texas, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on October 15, 1931, in Levita, Texas, she was the daughter of Guy Earnest Pollock and Effie Lena Cartwright Pollock. Ree, as she was fondly known by her loved ones, lived a remarkable life, leaving behind cherished...

Susan Klaumann

Susan Klaumann

Jan 7, 2024

 

Susan D. Klaumann, a devoted homemaker and beloved member of the San Angelo community, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at her daughter’s residence in Coleman with her family by her side. Born on August 26, 1950, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Susan was known for her kind spirit, gentle nature, and unwavering love for her family.Throughout her life,...

Marolen Riley

Marolen Riley

Jan 7, 2024

 

Marolen Riley, age 56, of Coleman, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Angela Riley of Coleman; one son, Dale Guynes of Hawley; his father, O.J. Riley of Clyde; his mother, Linda Hodges of Denham Springs, Louisiana; three sisters, Jewell Beltz and husband Russel of Clyde, Cristy Davis...

James David Fuller

James David Fuller

Jan 4, 2024

James David Fuller, 66, of Rankin, died Wednesday, January 4, 2024 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland.

 

James was born December 22, 1957 to Oudie B. Fuller and Lillie Elizabeth Riggs Fuller.  James grew up in Coleman, where he attended school.  James worked in landscaping and has lived in Rankin for the last 19 years.  He was of the...

Vance Neal Harms

Vance Neal Harms

Jan 2, 2024

 

Vance Neal Harms, age 95, of Teague, and formerly of Coleman County, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his residence.

Vance was born December 25, 1928, in Holder, Texas to Walter F. Harms and Florene Plummer Harms. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1947 to 1950. Vance married Karan Eloyce Partrick on November 26, 1957, in...

Laurie Ann Horton

Laurie Ann Horton

Jan 2, 2024

 

Laurie Ann Horton, age 61, of Coleman, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1962, in Greenville, Texas, to her loving parents Kay Don Jennings and Laverne Jones Jennings. Having obtained her High School Diploma, Laurie embarked on a successful career as a secretary, possessing an exceptional eye for detail and efficiency....

Dr. Charles E. Sheffield

Dr. Charles E. Sheffield

Jan 2, 2024

 

Dr. Charles Elwood Sheffield Jr. was born April 23, 1931. His biological mother was Mildred Sheffield (Sailor). She died one day before her 21st birthday of Scarlett fever and during childbirth. His father, Charles Sheffield Sr remarried a woman named Helen Cobb. They raised Charles Jr. in New Jersey along with his brother and sisters. When he turned 18,...

Anna "Ann" Beth Jackson

Anna "Ann" Beth Jackson

Dec 30, 2023

 

Anna Beth Jackson, peacefully passed from this world to a better place on December 30, 2023, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman.  Born on November 2, 1933, in Coleman, to Kay Glasson and Beulah Odom Glasson, Ann’s warm spirit and kind-hearted nature endeared her to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.Anna Beth was a proud graduate...