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Kelley Jo Wellmaker, age 47, of Brownwood, Texas, departed this life on March 20, 2025, in Comanche, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will never be forgotten. She was born on February 12, 1978, in Abilene, Texas, to George Wellmaker and Clara May Tennison. Kelley dedicated her life to helping others as a home health nurse for CenterWell Home Health around Brownwood, Texas. Her unwavering commitment to her patients exemplified the true meaning of caregiving, as she brought warmth, positivity, and kindness to everyone she encountered. Kelley was not only an exceptional nurse but also the heart and foundation of her family, always striving to keep them connected and...

Bobby Wayne Freeman, 95, of Cross Plains, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his Family Farm in Cross Plains, Texas. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 PM at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Cross Plains Memorial Park in Cross Plains. The family will have a time of visitation at the funeral home at 1:00 PM before the service. Bobby Wayne was born July 8, 1929, in Cross Plains, Texas to the late John Freeman and Ida Rudloff-Freeman. He worked on the family farm along with his dad and brothers, until he served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 achieving the rank of corporal. He married Lora Mae Marchbanks on June 6,...

Larry Thomas Magee, 83, of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2025. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, from 10 AM to noon at Higginbotham Funeral Home, 309 NE 4th St., Cross Plains, Texas 76443. A graveside service will be held at 1 PM at the Cross Cut Cemetery seven miles south of Cross Plains on Hwy. 279 in Brown County, Texas. Larry was born August 6, 1941, in Sweetwater, Texas to Clyde Earl Magee and Doris Irene Jones Magee. He graduated from Divide High School in Nolan, Texas in 1960 and proudly served in the U. S. Army at a missile base in Germany. On March 23, 1980, he married Dolores Byrd Richardson in Odessa, Texas. With a deep...

Larry Thomas Magee, 83, of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2025. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, from 10 AM to noon at Higginbotham Funeral Home, 309 NE 4th St., Cross Plains, Texas 76443. A graveside service will be held at 1 PM at the Cross Cut Cemetery seven miles south of Cross Plains on Hwy. 279 in Brown County, Texas. Larry was born August 6, 1941, in Sweetwater, Texas to Clyde Earl Magee and Doris Irene Jones Magee. He graduated from Divide High School in Nolan, Texas in 1960 and proudly served in the U. S. Army at a missile base in Germany. On March 23, 1980, he married Dolores Byrd Richardson in Odessa, Texas. With a deep...

Larry Thomas Magee, 83, of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2025. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, from 10 AM to noon at Higginbotham Funeral Home, 309 NE 4th St., Cross Plains, Texas 76443. A graveside service will be held at 1 PM at the Cross Cut Cemetery seven miles south of Cross Plains on Hwy. 279 in Brown County, Texas. Larry was born August 6, 1941, in Sweetwater, Texas to Clyde Earl Magee and Doris Irene Jones Magee. He graduated from Divide High School in Nolan, Texas in 1960 and proudly served in the U. S. Army at a missile base in Germany. On March 23, 1980, he married Dolores Byrd Richardson in Odessa, Texas. With a deep...

Elvin Clark Hutchins, age 81, went home to be with his Savior, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. As he desired, he passed from this life peacefully at his Lake Brownwood home, a home filled with love, memories, family, and good food. Children and grandchildren gathered around immediately to celebrate the life of their beloved Dad and Pawpaw. Let's remember together, a life well-lived and loved. Elvin was born, January 23, 1943, in Atwell, Texas with his twin brother, Alvin. Elvin and Alvin had built-in best friends all of their lives. Their parents, George and Viola Hutchins, as well as their five older siblings, adored the twins and they received so much care from their little village....

Evelyn Caroll Tyler went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2024, surrounded by her close family. Although she was born in Brownfield, Texas, she graduated high school in Cross Plains, where she met the love of her life, Jerry Tyler. Evelyn met Jerry in town, where she worked at Odoms Caf?. In school, Evelyn enjoyed playing sports, namely basketball. Evelyn and Jerry married on July 10, 1972. Evelyn and Jerry had two sons, Eric Tyler and Mark Tyler. They moved to Brownwood in 1981, where they established their roots. Evelyn worked as a hairdresser for years until she purchased Beacon Electric in Brownwood. Beacon Electric was later purchased by Cain Electric, CED, where she...

William Albert Robinson, 88, of Cross Plains, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2024. William was born in Abilene, TX, in 1935, to Henry Dyrel and Emma Evelyn Robinson. His siblings included two older brothers, a fraternal twin brother, and an older sister who kept all the boys in line. He wed the love of his life, Barbara Jeanette Slaughter, in 1957, and they enjoyed almost 67 years of marriage. Barbara said he never actually asked her to marry him. He just took her to the jewelry store so she could pick out a "good" set of rings. William and Barbara raised two daughters in Abilene. He was a devoted father and faithful husband. William loved being with his family. He...

Jarrell Dean Bishop, age 54 of Brownwood, Texas passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at home in Brownwood, Texas. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 8, at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 306 N Main in Rising Star, Texas. The burial will follow the service at the Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star, Texas. The family will have a time of visitation on Wednesday, February 7, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. at Higginbotham Funeral Home, 309 N E 4th Street, Cross Plains, Texas 76443. Dean was born on October 19, 1969, in Nederland, Texas to Jarrell Wesley Bishop and Marion Hill Bishop. Dean worked for JCI in Brownwood, Texas. Dean is survived by his mother, Marion Hill-Barbaree;...

Syntha Ann Murdoch, our angel on earth, flew to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, February 2, 2024, at 91 years of age. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, 18955 Cunningham Street, May, Texas. The burial will follow the service at the Blake Cemetery, 22311 FM 583, Williams, Texas, Brown County, Texas. The family will have a time of visitation on Sunday, February 4, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. at the First Baptist Church, 18955 Cunningham Street, May, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the May First Baptist Church Youth and/or May ISD Athletics. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Cross Plains, 309 N E 4th Street....

On Tuesday, January 17th, Jimmy Harris passed into the loving arms of Jesus in Abilene. Jimmy Neil Harris was born on January 2, 1952 in Coleman to Tommie and Lora Faye Odom Harris. He grew up in a farming and ranching family, near Cross Plains in the Rowden community. He attended and graduated from Cross Plains High School with the Class of 1970. He was voted Best Citizen and held the office of Class President his senior year. He met and married the love of his life, Pam Harper, on June 26, 1970. They resided in Coleman while he was employed in the oilfield by Donald Baird for a short time. He then joined the Army National Guard where he served for 6 years. Upon return from the...

Audie Eugene Dillard (Gene) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Rising Star, Texas. He was 83 years old. Gene was born August 9, 1940 in Pioneer, Texas to Bill and Edith Hamby Dillard. Gene was the only boy surrounded by four sisters, Betty, Margaretm Patsy, and Barbara. Gene moved with his family to Cross Plains and Abilene, where he attended School. Gene worked in the oilfield, but Cross Plains has always been his home. After retirement, gene dedicated his life to His Lord. He lived the Great Commission from Matthew 28. He could be seen circling the school, driving through town or just meeting someone on the street and praying for protection, healing, unity...

Weatherford, Texas - Gloria Frances Strickland Curry departed for Heaven on December 18, 2022, exactly 74 years after she married Ray Cornelius Curry. Gloria was born in 1930, elected Football Queen at Putnam High School in 1946, and graduated in 1947 from Cross Plains High School. She was a homemaker while her daughters were young, learning to sew and to cook masterfully. We cherish the gifts she made and our memories of family meals, especially during the holidays. As a committed member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, Gloria sang in the choir and volunteered with the Senior Adult Choir. She was retired from her staff position at Hardin-Simmons University. Gloria was a loving friend and...

Richard Burns, 78, of Cross Plains, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Medical City Arlington surrounded by his loved ones in Arlington, Texas. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 29 at 2:00 PM at the Church of Christ in Cross Plains, Texas with James Sanderson officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Burkett Cemetery in Burkett, Texas. The family will have a time of visitation on Thursday, April 28 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Cross Plains, Texas. Richard was born on March 8, 1944 in Coleman, Texas to the late Carl E. Burns and Pauline Shilling-Burns. Richard married Linda Sosebee on July 11, 1964 in...

Donald D. Pope, 67, of Cisco, Texas passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 3 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church with Kevin Morton officiating. Burial will follow the service at Cross Plains Memorial Park in Cross Plains, Texas. The family will have a time of visitation on Friday, July 2 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Cross Plains, Texas. Donald was born October 31, 1953 in Coleman, Texas to the late Walter William Pope Sr. and Virginia Belle Baird-Pope. Donald was preceded by his wife, Ellisa Lewis-Pope; parents, brother, Richard Pope; grandson, Cody Cornell. Donald is survived by his, daughters, Jennifer and...

Donald D. Pope, 67, of Cisco, Texas passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 3 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church with Kevin Morton officiating. Burial will follow the service at Cross Plains Memorial Park in Cross Plains, Texas. The family will have a time of visitation on Friday, July 2 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Cross Plains, Texas. Donald was born October 31, 1953 in Coleman, Texas to the late Walter William Pope Sr. and Virginia Belle Baird-Pope. Donald was preceded by his wife, Ellisa Lewis-Pope; parents, brother, Richard Pope; grandson, Cody Cornell. Donald is survived by his, daughters, Jennifer and...

Donald D. Pope, 67, of Cisco, Texas passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 3 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church with Kevin Morton officiating. Burial will follow the service at Cross Plains Memorial Park in Cross Plains, Texas. The family will have a time of visitation on Friday, July 2 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Cross Plains, Texas. Donald was born October 31, 1953 in Coleman, Texas to the late Walter William Pope Sr. and Virginia Belle Baird-Pope. Donald was preceded by his wife, Ellisa Lewis-Pope; parents, brother, Richard Pope; grandson, Cody Cornell. Donald is survived by his, daughters, Jennifer and...

Royce Alvin Atchley, 65, of Rising Star, Texas passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 15 at 11:00 AM at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Cross Plains, Texas with Max Evans officiating. Royce was born December 4, 1955 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Houston Atchley and Lorene Roth-Atchley. Royce married Laura Gann on July 1, 1994 in Iowa Park, Texas. Royce's favorite bible verse was Psalm 103:1-5. Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits? who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems...

Mary Evelyn Wilson, 88, of Rising Star, Texas passed to her Heavenly Father in the early morning on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 22, at 10:00 AM at The First Baptist Church in Rising Star, Texas with Rev. Terry Simmons officiating and Rev. Glenn Bucy assisting. Interment will follow in May Cemetery in Brown County, Texas. The family will have a time of visitation on Monday, September 21, at The First Baptist Church in Rising Star, Texas from 6:00-7:00 PM. Online condolences for the family are welcome at https://www.higginbothamfuneralhomecrossplains.com Mary Evelyn was born August 15, 1932 in Okra, Texas to the late Willard Culwell and Lula...

Charles Wayne Arledge born in Cross Cut, Texas on November 16, 1934 to Mildred May Cole Arledge and W.C. "Dub" Arledge. Charles graduated from Odessa High School in 1953. He married his high school sweetheart, Alberta Arledge, on August 13, 1955. Charles was discharged from the U.S. Army in 1957. He graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in 1958 with a Bachelor's degree in Math and Business Administration. Charles said that the five greatest things that happened to him in his lifetime were: 1) becoming a Christian, 2) marrying the love of his life, Alberta, 3) the births of his children, Greg and Kathey, and watching them mature and become outstanding adults, 4) seeing his four...

JOHNNY CHANCE CONNELLY, age 39, of Cross Plains, Texas went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020. Funeral service will be held ????on Friday, March 6 at 2:00 PM at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Cross Plains, Texas with Dick Schultz officiating and Mike Korzenewski assisting. Burial will follow at Burkett Cemetery in Burkett, Texas. The family will have a time of visitation Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Cross Plains, Texas. Chance was born October 8, 1980 in Abilene, to Chris and Cynthia Bowers Connelly. He was a longtime resident of Coleman County and a graduate of Cross Plains High School and an employee of the US Postal...