Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for City, ST. and surrounding areas

Kenneth Lee Neal

Kenneth Lee Neal

Dec 31, 2019

Kenneth Lee Neal, age 81, of Coleman, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Songbird Lodge in Brownwood.

A private graveside service will be held at the Counts Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

He was born February 7, 1938 in Hico, Texas to Harley Lee Neal and Lucille Spikes Neal.  Kenneth...

Stephanie Ann (Ruegamer)  Steel

Stephanie Ann (Ruegamer) Steel

Dec 27, 2019

Stephanie Steel, age 51, of Brownwood, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

The family will host a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2019 at the Brazos Street Community Church, 805 Brazos Street, in Coleman with Rev. Felix Diaz officiating.

She was born Stephanie Ann Ruegamer on December 1,...

Maria (Casillas)  Rodriguez

Maria (Casillas) Rodriguez

Dec 27, 2019

Maria Casillas Rodriguez, age 93, of Coleman, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at Coleman County Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Recital of the Holy Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday,...

Billy Jack Salas, Sr.

Billy Jack Salas, Sr.

Dec 25, 2019

Billy Jack Salas, Sr., age 67, of Coleman, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Recital of the Holy Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman.  A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28,...

Jason Steffey

Jason Steffey

Dec 17, 2019

Jason Steffey, age 41, of Coleman, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

He was born Michael Jason Steffey on October 11, 1978 in Brownwood, Texas to Michael Jerry Steffey and Angela “Angie” Rene Lowrey Monroe.  Jason grew up in Coleman and graduated from Panther Creek High School in 1997. ...

Mary "Biddie" (Cole)  Gandy

Mary "Biddie" (Cole) Gandy

Dec 15, 2019

Mrs. J.L. “Biddie” Gandy, age 94, of Brownwood, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her residence.  A visitation for family and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman.  A funeral service will follow the visitation at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home...

Lela Jo (Sanders)  Hankamer

Lela Jo (Sanders) Hankamer

Dec 10, 2019

Lela Jo Hankamer, age 89, of Coleman, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

A time of visitation for family and friends will held at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan Street in Coleman.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday,...

James Marvin (Bird)  Smith

James Marvin (Bird) Smith

Dec 9, 2019

James “Bird” Smith, 63, of Coleman, died December 9, 2019 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene.  There will be a memorial service 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, with Mr. Jimmy Driskill officiating.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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Felix Vasquez

Felix Vasquez

Dec 7, 2019

Felix Vasquez, age 54, of Coleman, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Coleman County Medical Center.

He was born May 18, 1965 in Billings, Montana to Manuel Vasquez, Sr. and Margarita Luera Vasquez.  Felix attended school in South Bend, Indiana.  He moved to Coleman in 1997 from St. Paul, Minnesota.  Felix was a mechanic, loved...

Joann (Weston)  Weston-Hall

Joann (Weston) Weston-Hall

Dec 6, 2019

Joann Weston-Hall, age 56, of Rockwood, died Friday, December 6, 2019 in South Dakota.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Rockwood Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jimmy Withers officiating.  Interment will follow in the Rockwood Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

She was born Joann...

Gilbert Rodriguez

Gilbert Rodriguez

Nov 27, 2019

Gilbert “Gibby” Rodriguez, age 62, of Coleman, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his residence.

Recital of the Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 W. Pecan Street in Coleman.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2019 at Sacred Heart...

Anita Louise (Smith)  Moore

Anita Louise (Smith) Moore

Nov 23, 2019

Anita Louise Moore, age 81, of Coleman, died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.  Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with her grandson,  Seth Moore,  officiating. A time of visitation with the family will be held after the service.   Private family inurnment will be held at...

Maria (Mary) Lenita (Frausto)  Rocha

Maria (Mary) Lenita (Frausto) Rocha

Nov 21, 2019

Maria (Mary) Elena Frausto Rocha, known as “Lenita,” passed from this life to the next on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the age of 73 years old, in San Angelo Community Hospital. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday,...

Floyd Elmer Gay

Floyd Elmer Gay

Nov 19, 2019

Floyd Elmer Gay, age 89, of Coleman, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.

He was born March 7, 1930 in Clear Creek, Arkansas to Floyd Gay and Irene Talley Gay.   Elmer attended several different schools and then graduated from Novice High School in 1948.  Following his high school graduation, he joined the United...

Mary Joyce (Barnett)  Bishop

Mary Joyce (Barnett) Bishop

Nov 18, 2019

Mary Joyce Barnett Bishop passed from this earth, on Monday, November 18, 2019, at the age of 88 years old.    Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan Street, Coleman.    Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Chad Barnett, officiating....

Velma Inez Byers

Velma Inez Byers

Nov 18, 2019

Velma Inez Byers, age 98, of Burkett, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with David Wallace officiating. Interment will follow at the Burkett Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Velma Inez Byers was born January 15,...

Mima (Jones)  Crawford

Mima (Jones) Crawford

Nov 15, 2019

Mima Jones “Granny” Crawford, age 89, of Winters, and formerly of Brownwood, died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Central Texas Nursing Home in Ballinger.  A visitation with family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman.  A funeral service will...

Sally Anne (Sheffield)  Graham

Sally Anne (Sheffield) Graham

Nov 14, 2019

Sally Anne Graham, age 63, of Coleman, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her residence.  A private family graveside will take place at the Mount View Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

She was born Sally Anne Sheffield on January 9, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas to Charles Sheffield...

Patrice "Pati" (Perkins)  Barton

Patrice "Pati" (Perkins) Barton

Nov 9, 2019

Patrice “Pati” Perkins Barton June 9, 1954 - November 9, 2019

Pati Barton, 65, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2019 after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. She passed at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Graveside service will be...

Tommy Ray Moore

Tommy Ray Moore

Nov 3, 2019

Tommy Ray Moore, age 62, of Metairie, Louisiana, died Sunday November 3, 2019 at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion.  Burial will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Tommy...