Obituaries

Mary Lopez

Mary Lopez

Aug 30, 2020

Mary Lopez, age 75, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Comanche, Texas. She was born on September 24, 1944, in Navasota, Texas, to Innocencio and Ramona (Ortiz) Lara. She was an outstanding mother, grandmother, great-grand-mother and great-great-grandmother. She would do anything to make her family happy. Mary was a homemaker. She is survived by her life partner, Zeferino...

Kenneth Moore

Kenneth Moore

Aug 29, 2020

Kenneth Calvin Moore, age 96, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Brownwood Nursing & Rehabilitation in Brownwood, Texas. Kenneth was born August 20, 1924 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania to the late Roy H. and Vera Boller Moore. After graduating from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in the 2nd Ranger Battalion....

Don Kirkland

Don Kirkland

Aug 29, 2020

Don Kirkland, age 83, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Brownwood, Texas, Don was born in Comanche, Texas, on July 29, 1937, to John Osborn Kirkland and Maurine (Guill). On May 26, 1956, he was united in marriage to Shirley Pettijohn in Comanche, Texas. She preceded him in death on July 23, 2014. Don was a telephone engineer...

Royce Rall

Royce Rall

Aug 24, 2020

Royce Leslie Rall, age 60, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020, in Comanche, Texas.

Margaret Lester

Margaret Lester

Aug 19, 2020

Margaret Virginia Stokes Perry Lester, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in Brownwood, Texas. She was born on June 24, 1935, in Gorman, Texas, to William Dale and Beatrice (Wiley) Stokes. On September 10, 1955, she was united in marriage to Garland Yuvonne Perry in Duster, Texas. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1979. She...

Norma Jean Huggins

Norma Jean Huggins

Aug 17, 2020

(Norma) Jean Huggins went to meet her Lord and Savior in glory on Monday, August 17, 2020; celebrating a life well lived and loved, as mom, Momma, Gigi, Granny, Aunt Jean, Sister, and Miss Jean. All of these and more describe the beautiful Godly woman we have known and will miss something fierce. She was born February 17,1935, in Wesson,...

Norma Jean Reese

Norma Jean Reese

Aug 14, 2020

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Foster’s Home For Children, P.O. Box 978, Stephenville, Texas 76401; or Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, Texas 76832. Norma Jean Reese, age 83, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020, in Gustine, Texas. She was born on May 26, 1937, in Gustine to Hardy S. and Vivian...

Carl Wayne Crews

Carl Wayne Crews

Aug 11, 2020

MEMORIALS: If desired, memorials may be made to East Side Baptist Church, 207 FM 3381, Comanche, Texas 76442. Carl Wayne Crews, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in Temple, Texas. He was born on July 13, 1953, in Comanche, Texas, to William Arthur and Ruby Lee (Duram) Crews. Carl Wayne loved his family and was a hoot...

Russell "Rusty"  Durham

Russell "Rusty" Durham

Aug 10, 2020

MEMORIALS: Memorials may be sent through the Alzheimer’s website ALZ.org or to the charity of your choice. Russell “Rusty” Len Durham, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, August 10, 2020. He was comfortably at his home in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife of 52 years, Jane Caraway Durham, at his bedside. Rusty had fought hard,...

Jerry Vines

Jerry Vines

Aug 9, 2020

MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Comanche, P O Box 88, Comanche, Texas 76442 or the Newburg Cemetery Association % Evelyn Lee, 217 N. Pinto, Comanche, Texas 76442 Jerry Landon Vines, age 86, passed away in Beeville, Texas, on August 9, 2020. He was born in Gorman, Texas on September 27, 1933 to Landon...

Dale Holmsley

Dale Holmsley

Aug 7, 2020

MEMORIALS: If desired, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Dale Hoover Holmsley was born April 22 1932 to Larry and Edna(Hicks) Holmsley. Dale attended Newburg and Comanche schools. He had a passion for baseball and softball. He was married to Janice McCasland January 13,1953. To this union was born Linda, Peggy, and Rickey. He is survived by...

Jerry Stephenson

Jerry Stephenson

Aug 3, 2020

MEMORIALS: If desired, memorials may be made to Cook Children’s Hospital, 801 7th Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76104. Jerry Stephenson, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020, in Comanche, Texas. He was born on December 10, 1949, in Anson, Texas, to Durwood and Elsie (Merrill) Stephenson. On May 2, 1975, he was united in marriage to Vickie Johnston...

Frances Ripley

Frances Ripley

Jul 31, 2020

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Due to COVID-19, there will be no visitation at the funeral home or family home. A private graveside service will be held for immediate family only. Frances Ripley, age 92, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, in Brownwood, Texas. She was born on August 23, 1927, in Comanche, Texas, to W. L. and Bessy (Harkins) Brown. On...

Nathan Price

Nathan Price

Jul 29, 2020

Nathan Doyle Price, age 61, passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020, in Cleburne, Texas. He was born on October 14, 1958, in Fort Worth, to Buman Harmon and Martha Omega (Hale) Price. Nathan graduated from Keller High School, Valedictorian of the Class of ’77. In 1981 he graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor Degree in...

Douglas  Young

Douglas Young

Jul 29, 2020

SERVICE: A private memorial service will be held at a later time. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Doug’s name to SPCA OF Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, Texas 75212; or North Texas Food Bank, 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, Texas 75075. Douglas Lee Young, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Comanche...

Larry "Shorty" Hatley

Larry "Shorty" Hatley

Jul 27, 2020

MEMORIAL SERVICE: A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. VISITATION: Family will receive friends at Comanche Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. MEMORIALS: If desired memorials may be made to Comanche All Pets Alive, c/o Jan Huett, 104 Travino Street, Comanche, Texas 76442. Larry “Shorty” Hatley, age 62, passed...

Roscoe Snell

Roscoe Snell

Jul 24, 2020

Roscoe Jack Snell, age 79, journeyed home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, Jul 24, 2020, in Gustine, TX. COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY: A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at 9:30 A.M. on Friday, Aug 21, 2020, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3325 N. 12th Street Abilene, TX. INTERMENT: Interment services with Military Honors will be held...

Ann Drennan

Ann Drennan

Jul 21, 2020

VISITATION: Family will meet with friends at Comanche Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 25, 2020. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers family requests memorials be made to Stag Creek Cemetery Association, c/o Hulen Coker, 1501 CR 113, Comanche, Texas 76442. Ann Drennan, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Graham, Texas. She...

Carlos Vasquez

Carlos Vasquez

Jul 19, 2020

Carlos Ramon Vasquez, age 44, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Knox County, Texas. He was born on December 17, 1975, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Timothy Patrick and Brenda (Chappell) Vasquez. He loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them. Carlos was a man with many interests. He loved music, football, boxing, and wrestling,...

Mackie (Scott) Smith

Mackie (Scott) Smith

Jul 18, 2020

Mackie M (Scott) Smith, age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Comanche, Texas. She was born on July 15, 1942, in Chouteau, Oklahoma, to Maxie and Ruby (O’Dell) Scott. On June 12, 1964, she was united in Marriage to Doyle Smith in Durant, Oklahoma. She was an outstanding and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved...