Obituaries

Leonard Sanders

Leonard Sanders

Jul 12, 2022

Leonard Dale Sanders passed away suddenly at his daughter’s home on July 12, 2022. He was born November 16, 1935 in Gustine, Texas to Odie Calvin Sanders and Clara Elva Sanders. He graduated from Gustine High School in 1955. After graduation, he joined the US Army and completed basic training at Fort Ord, CA with his brother. When home on...

Rickey Hutson

Rickey Hutson

Jul 9, 2022

Rickey Hutson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. Rickey was born on November 22, 1948, in Elk City, Oklahoma to Clifford and Retha Maxine (Carpenter) Hutson. He was united in marriage to Sharon Kemmitz on December 28, 1998. He was a rancher. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Hutson of Comanche, TX; son,...

Kenneth Rudd

Kenneth Rudd

Jun 17, 2022

Obit to follow.

Loretta Steele Godfrey

Loretta Steele Godfrey

Jun 14, 2022

Loretta Joyce Steele Godfrey passed from this Earth on June 14, 2022, after a sudden illness. She was born on January 21, 1950, to Clyde and Betty (Sutton) Steele in Comanche County. Loretta attended school in Comanche and Gustine and was involved in sports. She was very independent and ambitious. She pursued a Nursing degree at Howard Payne and enjoyed...

Bertha Jewell

Bertha Jewell

Jun 12, 2022

Bertha Frances Jewell, age 79, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Comanche, Texas. Bertha was born on May 27, 1943, to General B. and Hattie Mae (Nelson) Curry. Everyone called her Fran. She was a homemaker all her life and loved all children. She didn’t know a stranger, was kindhearted, and willing to help anyone. She loved the...

Josephine Rogers

Josephine Rogers

Jun 12, 2022

Josephine H Rogers, born April 13, 1956, in Muleshoe Texas. At a very young age, she moved with her parents, her brother and sister to Gustine Texas. She lived there all her life, made many friends and was so proud to be from Gustine. Josephine at a young age worked very hard as a wool picker for her father’s sheep...

Mary Clemons

Mary Clemons

Jun 8, 2022

Mary Clemons sadly passed away June 8, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on April 26, 1925, to the late Walter and Willie Kate Chapman. She married Bill Clemons in October 1957 and to this union, they blended their children, two boys and two girls (Tyson, Steve, Sue and Kaye). Four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren were...

Cheryl Wilbur

Cheryl Wilbur

Jun 3, 2022

Cheryl (Covensky) Wilbur, 67, of Monahans, TX, passed away peacefully in Comanche, TX, on June 3, 2022. Her family will gather privately at a later date to celebrate her life. Cheryl was born on April 20, 1955 in Manchester, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Lucille Marie (O'Brien) and John Edward Covensky. Cheryl enjoyed quilting, arts and crafts of any...

Ruth Waggoner

Ruth Waggoner

May 15, 2022

Ruth Adele Moore Waggoner of Comanche, Texas passed away at 95 years of age on May 15, 2022. She was born in Comanche on January 8, 1927. She graduated from Comanche High School in 1944 and then went on to Baylor University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education. She married her high school sweetheart, Dan Ross Waggoner, also...

Kenneth Steele

Kenneth Steele

May 14, 2022

Kenneth Steele, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Comanche County, Texas. Kenneth was born on August 26, 1951, in Dallas, Texas to Howard and Edna (Crews) Steele. He was a car salesman. He was united in marriage to Doris Cotten, in Port Aransas, on June 9, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Doris Steele; daughter,...

Mike Tate

Mike Tate

May 11, 2022

Mike “Hotwheel” Tate, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Tx. Mike was born on December 22, 1946, in Cross Plains, Texas to Marion Roy and Alma Lee (Hancock) Tate. He lived life to the fullest even after suffering from polio at a very young age. He loved reading and learning receiving...

Mitt Deramus

Mitt Deramus

May 11, 2022

DEATH NOTICE: Mitt Deramus, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in San Angelo, Texas. Mitt was born on May 19, 1954, to Mitt Isaiah Deramus, Sr. and Susie Pearl (Chavers) in Prattville, AL. On October 4, 1999, he was united in marriage to Sara Olive in Hasse, Tx by H.C. Sims. He was a truck driver and...

Ellis Weathermon

Ellis Weathermon

May 11, 2022

Ellis Donald Weathermon passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, to rejoin his loving wife, Wanda, who he has deeply missed for 28 months. He was born August 13, 1937, to Ellis McClain Weathermon and Gracie Alice (Bennie) Weathermon in Brownwood, Texas. He graduated in 1957 from Brownwood High School and went to work for Southwestern Telephone Co. On a...

Abundio Romero

Abundio Romero

May 10, 2022

Abundio Romero, de 59 años, falleció el martes 10 de mayo de 2022 en Comanche, Texas. Abundio nació el 14 de julio de 1962, hijo de José Albino Romero y Lucina Triana Moreno. Le sobreviven su esposa, Ángela Romero; José Albino Romero, padre; Lucina Triana Moreno, madre; y hermanos y hermanas.

June Huffman

June Huffman

May 8, 2022

Laura June Holmsley Huffman (“Grannie June” to her adoring pack of grandchildren and great-grandchildren) went home to glory on Mothers’ Day, May 8th, 2022. She was born on July 20, 1924 in Comanche County, Texas, to George W. Holmsley, Jr., and Annie Jo (Boykin) Holmsley. George and Annie were a salt-of-the-earth ranching family and Annie tried to continue ranching during...

Charlotte Sanders

Charlotte Sanders

May 7, 2022

Charlotte E. Sanders of Richardson, TX passed away at her home on May 7, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1938, to Arthur and Mary Ruth Croker in Comanche, TX. She graduated from Comanche High School in 1956. After graduation, she married Leonard Sanders of Gustine, TX on June 4, 1956. Shortly after, they moved to Austell GA while...

David Little

David Little

May 3, 2022

DEATH NOTICE: David Little age 67, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Comanche, Texas. David was born on January 26, 1955, to Francis Olly, Jr. and Grace Maude (Hall) Little. He worked as a forklift operator for a feed mill for many years. He was a Vietnam Vet and served in the Navy. He loved history and football....

Scotty Morris

Scotty Morris

May 1, 2022

Scotty Morris, age 77, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Comanche, Texas. Scotty was self-employed as a racehorse jockey for many years. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his son, John Scott Morris and wife Libby of Early, Texas; grandson, Abe Morris and wife, Morgan of Early, Texas; great-grandson, Wyatt Morris; sister, Judy Morris Warren; nephew,...

David Mclearen

David Mclearen

Apr 27, 2022

David McLearen, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. David was born on September 25, 1966, to L.V. and Isabell (Vera) McLearen. He was united in marriage on October 19, 1996, to Anissa (Jones) McLearen. David made a career dedicating 22 years to Brookshire Groceries. He is survived by his wife, Anissa McLearen; daughter, Leann...

Floyd "Bubba" Anderson

Floyd "Bubba" Anderson

Apr 27, 2022

Floyd “Bubba” Weldon Anderson Jr, 65, was born April 23, 1957, to parents Floyd and Lottie “Pete” Anderson. Bubba departed from this life April 27, 2022, at his home. Bubba was a lifelong resident of the Comanche area. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Donna Sue. He is survived by his sisters; Shirley Bottlinger of Stephenville,...