Obituaries

Carmaleta Byrd

Carmaleta Byrd

Jul 25, 2023

Carmaleta Byrd, passed away on July 25, 2023, in Comanche, Texas. She was born on January 24, 1940, in Calera, Oklahoma to L.B. and Ruby Alice (Perry) Morris. She was united in marriage to Jackie Byrd in Knox City, Texas on May 12, 1956. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1999. Carmaleta was the bookkeeper for Carl’s Auto...

Samara Johnson (Best)

Samara Johnson (Best)

Jul 18, 2023

Samara Ann-Christine Johnson (Best), of Comanche, TX, died unexpectedly on July 18th, 2023, due to a vehicle accident. Samara was born on December 7th, 2001, and was 21 years old. She was the most amazing wife, daughter, granddaughter, sibling and aunt anyone could've been blessed to have. The family is deeply saddened by her sudden passing. Samara was currently taking...

Richmond Andrews

Richmond Andrews

Jul 17, 2023

Richmond aka Batman Andrews was called home on July 17th. He was born on July 23, 1960. Richmond was a loving and kind man. He was so funny. He was definitely the ice breaker in any situation. Richmond loved his children more than anything. He loved the Texas Longhorns, and he was a lifelong Comanche Indian fan. He was definitely...

Alejandro Ortiz

Alejandro Ortiz

Jul 13, 2023

Alejandro Ortiz was born on January 19, 1994, to Patricio Ortiz and Martha Ramos in Brownwood, Texas. He was united in marriage to Erica Guerrero on January 22, 2022. Alejandro worked as a milker at a dairy. He loved to fish and ride his four-wheeler. He loved to read his bible. He is survived by his wife, Erica Ortiz; seven...

Carolyn Elva Wright Luckie

Carolyn Elva Wright Luckie

Jul 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn Elva Wright Luckie makes known that she passed away July 6, 2023 after a very long, courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn was born March 14, 1949, in Comanche, Texas to Elbert George Wright and Herman Mae Johnson Wright. She moved to Crane, Texas where she grew up and graduated in...

Daniel "Dj"  Ruggles

Daniel "Dj" Ruggles

Jun 26, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Daniel Jay “DJ” Ruggles. He passed away at 45 years of age on June 26th of 2023. He was born on July 12, 1977, to Leslie and Judith. He was united in marriage to Jacqualyn Tarpley on August 26, 1998. He is survived by his wife Jackie Ruggles and his four children,...

Julia "Judy" Livingston

Julia "Judy" Livingston

Jun 21, 2023

On June 21, 2023, Julia “Judy” Ruth Livingston passed away peacefully at home. Luke 23:43 “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Judy was born on February 27, 1937, to Wesley and Daisey Holcomb in Rule, Texas. She married her soul mate, Lonnie Alvah Livingston, Jr. in Gustine, Texas. He preceded her death on...

Douglas Johnston

Douglas Johnston

Jun 21, 2023

Doug passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by family. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. Doug was born on September 25, 1954, in San Antonio to Adolph Johnston and Elnor Waxler. He was a graduate of Comanche High School in 1972. Throughout his life, he was an auctioneer, Snap-On tool dealer, and lifelong rancher. Doug was...

Jimmy Crosson

Jimmy Crosson

Jun 10, 2023

Jimmy Walter Crosson, age 78, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Comanche, Texas. Jimmy was born on May 3, 1945, in Abilene Texas to James Crosson Sr. and Leola Crosson. He married Shirley Trantham on April 28, 1967, in Snyder, Texas. Jimmy had 4 children, Lorie Haines, Kemberly May, Jimmy Shayne, and Heather Lynn Crosson. He is survived by...

Felix Gutierrez Iii

Felix Gutierrez Iii

Jun 8, 2023

Rev. Felix Gutierrez III, age 57, gained his crown on June 8, 2023, in Comanche, Texas. He was born May 8, 1966 to Dominga (Sandy) and Felix Jr. Gutierrez. Soon after his youth he met and married Gilda Pesina Gutierrez. On May 15, 1988 they had 3 children. Felix Gutierrez IV, Sandy Lateesh Gutierrez, Gloria Gutierrez, and was blessed with...

Rebecca Markel

Rebecca Markel

Jun 4, 2023

We are devastated to announce the loss of Rebecca Lynn Markel, 74, of Comanche, Texas. She gave up her fight against polycystic kidney disease and has gone home. Rebecca was the Rock in the family and the glue that held the family together. She began her life on February 20, 1949, in the Panhandle of Oklahoma. Born to Virginia and...

Truman Hazelrigg

Truman Hazelrigg

May 31, 2023

Ellis Truman Hazelrigg, age 88, died May 31, 2023, at CARE Nursing and Rehabilitation in Brownwood, Texas. He was born September 7, 1934, in Pike County, Illinois to Marvin Ross Hazelrigg and Emma Marie Baker Hazelrigg. He attended West Pike High School where he excelled in basketball, baseball, and track. Afterwards, he attended Gem City Business College in Quincy, Illinois....

Frank Aaron Rogers

Frank Aaron Rogers

May 30, 2023

On the 30th of May 2023, we lost an unparalleled cowboy by the name of Frank Aaron Rogers. At 55, Aaron went out doing what he loved, rope in one hand, reins in the other, dragging calves with friends and family. Aaron was born July 10, 1967, in Comanche, Texas to Ira Frank Rogers and Lavonna Nisbett Rogers. He grew...

Vickie Andrews

Vickie Andrews

May 29, 2023

Vickie Kay Andrews, age 73, of Comanche passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023. Vickie was born to Roy and Lois Andrews on May 8, 1950, in Gorman. She loved her family and beloved dog, Saddie. Vickie owned several dogs throughout her life and loved each of them dearly. Vickie was a pharmacy tech for many years in Comanche...

Marvin Clay Jones, Jr.

Marvin Clay Jones, Jr.

May 28, 2023

Marvin "Clay" Jones, Jr. passed away at home on Sunday May 28th. He was born February 1st, 1949, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Marvin Clay Jones Sr. and Ruby Mae Davis Jones, both of Dallas. He was preceded in death by his father, "Cactus", on June 14th, 2000, his stepmother "Nao" on September 13th, 2002, and later by his mother,...

Larue Prater

Larue Prater

May 23, 2023

LaRue Reed Prater, age 89, died at her home in Blanket, Tx, Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023. She was born April 20, 1934, in Spur, Texas, to Clara Mae Dixon Reed and Clarence A. Reed. She attended school in Lingleville where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Claude Lee Prater on May 12, 1954, and moved to Sonora,...

Anita "Suzy"  Scheller

Anita "Suzy" Scheller

May 22, 2023

Anita Lou (Suzy) Scheller went to be with our Lord on May 22, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1966, to Benjamin and Jessie Eary Scheller. She was a sweet and passionate woman. She cared for everyone she met, and she took in lost children. Everyone who knew her would always laugh and tell a story about her. She...

William C. "Cliff"  Conway

William C. "Cliff" Conway

Apr 29, 2023

William Clifford ‘Cliff’ Conway, age 68, passed away at his shop on Saturday, 29 April 2023. Cliff was born on December 23, 1954 in Gorman, TX to parents Jerry and Lavada Conway. He graduated from Comanche High School in 1973 and began college at Tarleton State University in the fall of that year. He attended Tarleton from 1973-1975 and then...

Alice Hamrick

Alice Hamrick

Apr 18, 2023

Alice June (Gorham) Hamrick, age 87, of Comanche, passed away at Western Hills Healthcare Residence on April 18, 2023. She is survived by one son David Hamrick of Kempner, TX. She was proceeded in death by her husband Clinton Edwin Hamrick on June 17th, 2017. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Services were held at Gardens of...

Juanita Marquez

Juanita Marquez

Apr 17, 2023

Juanita Marquez passed away peacefully April 17, 2023, in Deleon Texas and went to be with our Lord. Juanita was born March 25, 1950, in Rio Bravo, Coahuila, Mexico to Angel and Minerva Fuentes. She was the oldest of 11 children. She was married to the love of her life, Simon Marquez on April 25, 1965. Together they raised 4...