Ouida Dale (Brown) Hummel (91) died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her residence in Good Tree Assisted Living in Stephenville, Texas. She was born in Ranger, Texas on June 23, 1929. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Erven Gene Hummel, her parents Joseph Shirley Brown and Zeffie Cornila Pat (Ewing) Brown, two brothers Joseph Kenneth Brown and Porter Wayne Brown. She is survived by her children Deborah Hummel of Stephenville, Texas; Cathy Bartholomew and husband, Milton of San Marcos, Texas; Brian Hummel and wife, Bridget of Snellville, Georgia and Curt Hummel and wife, Julie of Cypress, Texas. Also, by eight grandchildren Mason Bartholomew and wife, Lauren; Cody...

On Monday April 26, 2021, Gayle Dean Blacklock passed away peacefully at his home in Eastland Co., TX. He was born July 27, 1927 to parents Claude (CW) and May Blacklock and grew up in Ranger, TX. He served in the US Navy during WW2 and enjoyed a 40 yr career with Texaco Oil Corp. He was married to lla Jane Hardy, for 63 years. They had four children and lived in Snyder, Hobbs, Midland and Eastland. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jane, son Michael, parents CW and May, sister Mary Claude Blair, brother Don and is survived by son Dan, daughter Jan Blacklock Matthews (Bob) and son Jon (Ann), niece Linda Blair and nephew Gary Blair (Phyllis), five grandchildren and four...

On Monday April 26, 2021, Gayle Dean Blacklock passed away peacefully at his home in Eastland Co., TX. He was born July 27, 1927 to parents Claude (CW) and May Blacklock and grew up in Ranger, TX. He served in the US Navy during WW2 and enjoyed a 40 yr career with Texaco Oil Corp. He was married to lla Jane Hardy, for 63 years. They had four children and lived in Snyder, Hobbs, Midland and Eastland. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jane, son Michael, parents CW and May, sister Mary Claude Blair, brother Don and is survived by son Dan, daughter Jan Blacklock Matthews (Bob) and son Jon (Ann), niece Linda Blair and nephew Gary Blair (Phyllis), five grandchildren and four...

Ruth Kaethe McCleskey of Wichita Falls, TX went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was 97 years old. Ruth was born in Berlin, Germany on March 14, 1924 to parents Wally Martha and Johannes Wilhelm Woltjen. She was the second of two children. Ruth grew up in Berlin where she and her family survived being bombed twice during World War II. She completed high school, attended 2 additional years of commercial school, and then worked for the Office of Foreign Affairs in Berlin during the latter stages of the war. She met her future husband, US Sergeant W.W. (Mac) McCleskey in 1946, and they were married on July 26, 1950 in Berlin. Along with that union came Mac's lovely...

Ruth Kaethe McCleskey of Wichita Falls, TX went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was 97 years old. Ruth was born in Berlin, Germany on March 14, 1924 to parents Wally Martha and Johannes Wilhelm Woltjen. She was the second of two children. Ruth grew up in Berlin where she and her family survived being bombed twice during World War II. She completed high school, attended 2 additional years of commercial school, and then worked for the Office of Foreign Affairs in Berlin during the latter stages of the war. She met her future husband, US Sergeant W.W. (Mac) McCleskey in 1946, and they were married on July 26, 1950 in Berlin. Along with that union came Mac's lovely...

Arleva Oliver Lewallen, most recently of Gordon, TX (2014-2021) Departed this earthly life to reunite with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 22, 2021. The daughter of Fred & Virgie Gamblin, Arleva grew up in Rochelle, TX as 1 of 6 siblings. Services will be held Monday, April 26th at 1 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Upon Graduation from High School, she attended Beauty School in Austin. At the completion of her schooling, she returned to Brady to start her full-time career as a beautician. In 1946 Arleva married J.E. (JIM) Lewallan (1999) in Brownwood, TX. Arleva and J.E. Moved to Odessa in 1950 and she continued her beauty career with her own salon while patiently...

James Shafer Cosper was born December 11th 1926 near Florence, Texas. He graduated from high school in Strawn, Texas. James served in the Navy in WWII and the Korean conflict. He graduated from Hardin Simmons University. He married the love of his life, Beth Pearson Cosper, on December 27th, 1952. They were blessed by two sons, James Jr and Larry David. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beth (2018); son, James Jr. (2012); his parents; sisters, Betty Neeley & Nancy Pinnell; and brother, Dale Eugene. He is survived by his son, Larry and wife, Karen; grandson, James III; granddaughter, Kelsey and husband Joona Pelttari; and great-grandchildren Onni and Emmi. He is also survived...

It's impossible to condense the impact of a life into a few printed inches, especially for a person loved by many and who went with what life dealt. Marcia Nell Hodges Gliddon fully embraced life all of her 86 1/2 years, regardless of challenge, location or blessing. A huge loss was felt Jan-uary 13 in Fort Worth when she left this life and joined her God, her husband Charles "Buddy" Gliddon, son Tom Gliddon, parents Marie and Ernest Hodges, and brother William "Buddy" Hodges in Heaven. Left to live up to her example are daughter Cheryl Chrisman (David), grand-sons Wesley and Kirkland Gliddon, two great grandsons, sister Fredda Witters, brother Ret. Ma-jor Gen. Bobby Hodges, and numerous...

Eugene Kenneth Hall passed away on Jan. 9, 2021 in Weatherford, Texas. Gene was born Sept 8, 1944 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Lois Christine (Evans) and Willie Lee Hall. Gene was married to his loving wife Sheila Annette Walthall they were married in 1999 in Parker County, Texas. Funeral will be graveside services on Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at Gordon Cemetery in Gordon, Texas. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: W. L., Cecil Ray, and Ronnie Lee Hall, his sisters: Sharon Elizabeth (Hall) Young, Mary Jane Hall, Vada Marie (Hall) Albin Nail and brother-in-law Tim Albin. He is survived by his wife Sheila Hall, brothers James and John A Hall of Mineral Wells, Texas, sister-in-law...

Johnnie Mae Green Wilson, 85 of Mesquite, Texas and formerly of Ranger, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Mesquite, Texas. Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, Jan. 2nd, at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger, Texas. Johnnie was born on January 3, 1935 in Carthage, Texas to Claude Green and Gracie (Steverson) Green. She married John Wilson, Jr. on Feb. 25, 1963 in Eastland. Texas. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1997. Johnnie was a dedicated nurse at Eastland Memorial Hospital for 34 years. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She is survived by a host of family members and friends. Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.edwards-funeral-homes.com.

Calvin Lill Stoner was born October 15, 1929 at home in Gordon, TX to Wallace C and Cynthia Myrtle Tilghman Stoner. Very unexpectantly, Calvin rejoined many friends and family as he met his Lord and Savior on 12-12-2020. He is survived by his wife Ann Bates Stoner of Gordon, his mom, Louise Stoner of Gordon, 5 daughters Cindy Clifton and husband Kenneth of Gordon, Denise Harbour and husband J.R. of Gatesville, Karen Clifton and husband John of Ranger, Gail Hobbs and husband Wes of Gatesville and Angela Gober and husband Barry of Pflugerville; 2 brothers, Don Stoner of Gordon and Mike Stoner and wife Ann of Weatherford; 1 sister-in-law JoAnn Stoner of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren and 29...

Calvin Lill Stoner was born October 15, 1929 at home in Gordon, TX to Wallace C and Cynthia Myrtle Tilghman Stoner. He was the third child with older siblings being Syble and Herman. Herbert was the last child to this couple. His mother died 9-30-1933. His dad married Mary Louise Jones 5-25-1934. They later had 2 more children, Don and Mike. As a child he spent his leisure time on a bicycle, climbing the surrounding hills, digging caves and just having fun. He belonged to the Boy Scouts and during WWII the Scouts became aircraft watchers and reported any aircraft flying over us to government authorities. He was in several funny incidents as a child. He was showing an 8 mm...

Barbara Conkling Harding Bailey, 93 passed from this life to the next on Friday, December 11, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 2PM at the Rising Star Heritage Cemetery. Mrs. Bailey was born on November 1, 1927 in Rising Star, Texas. She attended Texas Christian University and graduated from Texas Tech University in 1948, and later Hardin Simmons University where she received her masters of education. Her parents were the late W.H. and Mary (Schults) Conkling, formerly of Abilene. Mrs. Bailey taught 3rd grade and was an elementary school counselor in the Abilene Public Schools. She was a member of the Abilene Retired Teachers Association, Texas Retired...

On Sunday, December 6, 2020, Rosemary Key Ivey Miller Ferguson passed away peacefully at her home in Olden, Texas at the age of 88. Rosemary was born on March 26, 1932 in Amarillo, TX to Edward and Lorene Key Ivey. The family moved from Amarillo to Reagan Valley, a rural area north of Eastland, in 1949. On June 1, 1951 Rosemary married Morris Haden Miller from Morton Valley, Texas and they moved to Odessa Texas and became parents of two sons and a daughter. In 1964 the family moved to Morton Valley after Morris was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Rosemary worked for Drs. Alexander and Bulgerin at B&W Clinic in Eastland from 1967 to 1985 and then for Town & Country Real Estate...

Wade Earl Graham, 84, of Beaumont, Tx died on November 24, 2020 of complications from Alzheimer's disease. Wade was born on March 6, 1936 to Floyd and Myrtle Graham in Pioneer, Texas. He grew up in Andrews, Texas with a brother, Wayne, and three sisters, Olene, Darlene and Marlene. Wade graduated from Andrews High School before transferring to college at West Texas State in Canyon, Tx. At West Texas State, Wade played college football and met his future wife, Mary Ann, before graduating in 1956 with a degree in Industrial Arts. He married Mary Ann on July 7, 1956 in Silver, Tx. The couple remained married until his death, celebrating over 64 anniversaries. Wade served in Korea as a...

Samuel Dirk Seay, 63, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. A service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 3PM at Alameda Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home, 411 S. Mulberry, Eastland, on Friday evening from 6-8PM. Dirk was born on February 21, 1957 in Abilene, TX to Samuel M. and Mary June (White) Seay. He graduated from Cooper High School and Texas A&M University with a degree in building construction. Mr. Seay was an Eagle Scout, and was self-employed in the construction business. Survivors include his father, Sam Seay; brother, Duke Seay; and a sister, Sheila Richeson, and husband, David. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Dale was taken to the heavenly hunting ground to be with the Lord on August 25, 2020. As a child he was baptized in a stock tank near Morton Valley Harmony Church. Dale was born on August 15, 1931 at home in Yellow Mound near Morton Valley, TX to L. O. & Tee Clyde (Hardin) Langlitz. His father died after returning from WWI in Europe when Dale was 4 years old. When he was 14 he helped his widowed mother and 4 sisters where they lived on a farm in Morton Valley. He graduated from Morton Valley High School in 1949. While working in the oilfield he met and married Juanita Hoskins of Eastland. They were married December 14, 1951. He served in the US Army from 1952-1954. He attended Ranger...

Dr. Mary Ann Jordan, 73, of Waco and formerly of Eastland passed from this life to the kingdom of Heaven on Monday, August 17. A service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, August 21 at 10AM at the First Baptist Church, 405 S. Seaman, Eastland, Texas. Interment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery, Cisco, Texas. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home, 411 S. Mulberry, Eastland on Thursday, August 20 from 6-8PM. Mary Ann Manning was born on March 25, 1947 in Gorman to Clyde Elton and Balfour Odessa (Peeples) Manning. She was raised in Eastland and graduated from Eastland High School. She then went on to obtain a Bachelor's degree in education from Baylor University,...

Joe Donald Loper, 86, passed away in Eastland Texas on August 15, 2020. He was born March 18, 1934 in Knox City, Texas to William D and Vera Inez (Jones) Loper. He married Shirley Joann Williams and had two sons. Mr. Loper was a veteran of the United States Airforce having been stationed in Guam during the Korean Conflict. While living in Texas, he worked in the oilfield and gas and pipeline industry. After moving to California, Mr. Loper worked for the Imperial Irrigation District as a Zanjero until retirement. He also ran a small engine business on the side. Mr. Loper was a Baptist, and was a member of the Elks Lodge, Kiwanis, VFW, American Legion, and the International Brotherhood...

Sandra Jean Montgomery, beloved Wife and mother with a servant's heart, finished her earthly journey on Monday, August 10, 2020 and is now resting in peace and comfort of God with a new body. Her last ten years were spent in a battle with dementia that finally called for special care at the Woodlands Care Center in Eastland, where she lived with love and comfort from caregivers for the final four years. Sandra was born to Harold D. and Vashti Elaine Hilton McColum on September 4, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas. The oldest of four children, she was blessed to share the Christian love and guidance of devoted parents as her father served as a gospel preacher with a great Christian woman by his...

Joseph Newton Parker passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness at Texas Health Harris in Fort Worth August 5, 2020. Joe was born in Ranger, TX to T.N. Parker and Faye June McQueary Parker. The family lived in Gordon, TX until 1955, when they moved to Odessa. Joe attended school there and graduated from Permian High in 1973. Joe was married twice, but never had any children of his own, but he loved and was loved by his step kids. He eventually moved to Kingsland, TX for several years before returning to Odessa. He was a jack of all trades doing many things. He finally moved back to Gordon in 2015. Joe loved all kinds of music, played the guitar, loved football and the...