Obituaries

Barbara Matthews

Barbara Matthews

Feb 5, 2023

Barbara Sue Kanady “Granny” Matthews, age 79, passed away on February 5, 2023 at her home in Comanche, after a 6 month battle with cancer. She was born October 1, 1943, to Bert and Addie Mae Wetzel Kanady. She was united in marriage to Robert Nelse Matthews on September 19, 1964, and on November 1, 1966, they welcomed twin daughters,...

Wanda Lavelle Towe

Wanda Lavelle Towe

Feb 3, 2023

Wanda LaVelle Towe, age 85, passed away February 3, 2023, at her home. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Harold Higginbotham officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday February 6th at the funeral home. LaVelle was born May 22, 1937, in...

Frazier Clark

Frazier Clark

Jan 30, 2023

Frazier Clark was born to Mary Frazier Clark and John D. “Skeet” Clark on April 8, 1947 in Levelland, Texas. He passed away January 30, 2023. Frazier was a life-long member of the church of Christ. As a young man Frazier enjoyed playing football for the Rising Star Wildcats. He was a lineman and the kicker for the team. He...

Treva Bouquet

Treva Bouquet

Jan 23, 2023

Treva Fay Bouquet went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family and loved ones, on January 23, 2023. Treva was born to William & Alice Guill on July 12,1962 in Comanche, Texas. She is survived by her 3 children; Tana & James Tanner of Comanche, Aaron Bouquet Of Comanche, and Richard Bouquet of Indianapolis, Indiana. Grand-children include Keegan...

William Crim

William Crim

Jan 16, 2023

William Hiram “Bill” Crim, Jr., age 86, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Brownwood, Texas. William was born on April 16, 1936 in San Saba, Texas to William Hiram Crim and Hilda Jewel (Skaggs). He was united in marriage on June 30, 1961 to Norma Lynn McDaniel in Sidney, Texas. He attended school in Sidney before graduating and...

Jesse R. Abbey

Jesse R. Abbey

Jan 10, 2023

Jesse Ray Abbey “Butch” was born on August 21st,1948 to the late Jesse and Dorothy Abbey in Comanche, Texas. He lived most of his life in the quaint small town of Comanche. It was there where he grew to love the outdoors, whether it be exploring the woods behind his house with his bow and arrow or pellet gun, swimming...

Herman Winslett, Jr.

Herman Winslett, Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Herman Bailey "Mike" Winslett Jr, 69 of Commanche TX, passed away unexpectedly on January 9th, 2023. Mike was born in San Saba Texas on December 25, 1953, to Joetta Bessent and James Rolan. He was adopted by Herman Bailey Winslett Sr in 1956. He was a master electrician, employed by General Dynamics Electric Boat in Connecticut for many years where...

Teresa  Arreola

Teresa Arreola

Jan 5, 2023

Teresa Arreola, 73, of Comanche, passed away peacefully from this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 7, 1949, in Coahuila, Mexico to Antonio and Simona (Castillo) Arreola. She was a homemaker. Teresa was the most loving mother and grandmother. Her passion was her family and watching the Dallas Cowboys play football. She...

Gale Coulter

Gale Coulter

Jan 3, 2023

Gale Coulter, age 86, of Brownwood passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Temple. She was born December 6, 1936, in Gustine, Texas to Ernest and Fannie (Bilbrey) Reese. Gale married Paul Ray Coulter December 20, 1954, and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2014. She was a daycare owner for 47 years where she helped raise multiple...

Tressie Mcnutt

Tressie Mcnutt

Jan 3, 2023

Tressie “MaMaw” McNutt was born on July 18, 1923, in Comanche, Texas, to Odis Gaines and Mable Lois (Moore) Cottrell. She was united in marriage to John Wesley “J.W.” McNutt. Tressie was a homemaker and a member of East Side Baptist Church in Comanche. She and J.W. helped raise 54 boys as house parents at the South Texas Childrens Home...

Frank Scott

Frank Scott

Jan 2, 2023

Franklin D. Scott of Gustine, TX, passed away peacefully at home on his 75th birthday – January 2, 2023. He had recently been diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer. Like many of Frank’s adventures, his passing came on fast and was somewhat unpredictable. Born to Gertrude (Robertson) and Elbert Scott on January 2, 1948, Frank was the youngest of 11 children....

Jeannie  Hilley

Jeannie Hilley

Jan 2, 2023

Jeannie Lee Hilley was born February 13, 1953 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Edward "Bud" and Wanda Davidson and passed away peacefully January 2, 2023 after a lengthy illness. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4174 US Highway 281, Stephenville, Texas. Jeannie developed a strong faith as...

Patricia Monroe

Patricia Monroe

Dec 12, 2022

Patricia Ann McDade Monroe passed away after a short illness on December 12, 2022. She was loved and cared for by her family. She is survived by her daughter Stacie and son-in-law Rick, sisters Louise Burkett and Sandra Rader and husband Ike, nephews and nieces Danny and wife, Sharon Knowles, Donny and wife, Renee Knowles, Dennis and wife, Rhea Knowles,...

Patricia Jensen

Patricia Jensen

Dec 12, 2022

Patricia J. Jensen, age 68, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, in Brownwood, Texas. Patricia Jensen was born on July 26, 1954, to William and Sara Clayton. On September 22,1983, in El Cajon, California, she was united in marriage to Daniel Jensen. During her lifetime, Patricia loved crafts, shopping, and adored animals, especially her dog, Angel Baby. She was...

James Brooks Kerley

James Brooks Kerley

Dec 2, 2022

James Brooks Kerley passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022, in Comanche, Texas. Brooks was born on December 31, 1927, to James Sidney and Mattie (Brooks) Kerley. He was united in marriage to Norma Godfrey Polvado on July 16, 1960. Brooks served in the Army. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He is survived by his children, Michael Kerley...

Michelle Hicks

Michelle Hicks

Dec 2, 2022

We celebrate the life of Michelle Lee Hicks, who went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2022. Michelle was born June 18, 1972, in Germany. She then lived in Central Texas where she became a homemaker and mother. She touched many lives through her faith and service to God. She is survived by her loving husband, Troy Hicks;...

Joe Arnold

Joe Arnold

Nov 28, 2022

Joe Arnold passed away peacefully Monday, November 28, 2022, in DeLeon, Texas. A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM at the Proctor Community Center in Proctor, Texas.

Mavis Feist

Mavis Feist

Nov 26, 2022

Major Mavis N. Feist, passed away on November 26, 2022, at Hendricks Medical Center. She was born on March 19, 1943, in Gorman, Texas to Jake Valentine Timmons and Oda Dexter (Lane) Timmons. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Feist on July 2, 1961. Mavis had her master’s in nursing. She retired at the age of 77 from Comanche...

Danny Senger

Danny Senger

Nov 26, 2022

Danny Charles Senger, age 55 of Comanche, Texas passed away on November 26, 2022. He was born at the old Comanche Hospital on November 17, 1967, to Charles Ray Senger and Yvonne (Forrester) Senger. He attended Priddy High School. Danny loved the outdoors. He loved spending time with his animals, ranching was his passion. He worked at Kohler in the...

Beth Bolton

Beth Bolton

Nov 17, 2022

Beth June Bolton, age 72, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Abilene. Beth was born December 22, 1949 in Gorman, Texas, the daughter of Dozier and Ora Lee (Nichols) Bolton. Survivors include a sister, Belva Luce of Cleburne, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Abilene State Supported Living Center, Volunteer Services Council, P. O....