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John Francis Keegan, 60, of Irmo, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. Born in Fort Hood, Texas, on April 17, 1962, he was the only son of Evelyn Hersey and the late Ambrose John Keegan. John's mission on this earth was to be the "hands, feet and the voice" of Christ. He was funny, compassionate, loving and a supportive husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and co-worker. When he met you for the first time, you would know that he was genuine and a man like no other. He always made you feel like you were his best friend. John had a servant's heart; he cared for others and would give anyone the shirt off his back. His motto was "The only thing in life really worth doing...

Karen Taylor, 75, formerly of Proctor, passed away in Gatesville, Sunday January 30, 2022. A funeral service, under the direction of Heartland Funeral and Cremations of Comanche, will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday February 1, 2022, at the funeral home. Internment will follow at the Cross Cut Cemetery in Brown County. The family will greet friends prior to the service, at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to American Cancer Society, Comanche Unit, 804 W Wright, Comanche, TX 76442, or giver's choice of charity. Karen Ann Schlueter was born July 18, 1946, in San Antonio, TX, to Henry and Theresa (Novian) Schlueter. She worked several different jobs after graduating...

William Carl Bradley, Jr., age 90, of Gatesville, passed away quietly on October 26, 2021, with his family at his side. He was born on October 13, 1931, in Temple, Texas, the only child of William Carl Bradley, Sr., and Frances Abernathy Bradley. He attended schools in Gatesville and then attended Schreiner Institute in Kerrville on a tennis scholarship. He completed both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in education at Baylor University where he played basketball and lettered in tennis. William participated in the Reserve Officer's Training Corp (ROTC) at Baylor and after graduation, he received his 2-year commission as a second lieutenant at Parks Airforce Base in Hayward,...

Hallie Jo Jackson Reesing, of San Antonio, Texas, died on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born to Horace K. Jackson, Sr. and Bessie Earle Gilder Jackson on June 19, 1927 in Waco, Texas. Hallie Jo grew up in Gatesville, Texas and graduated as valedictorian of the Gatesville High School class of 1945. She graduated cum laude from Baylor University in 1949. She was a member of the Alpha Omega Club and later affiliated with Pi Beta Phi. On December 17, 1949, she married John W. Reesing. They celebrated 64 years of happy marriage until his death in 2014. Mrs. Reesing taught adult women's Sunday School classes over fifty years and at the time of her death was a member of Shearer Hills Baptist...

Kevin Roe, 60, passed away on March 18, 2021 from complications of an unexpected heart attack and stroke. Kevin was born in Robert Lee, Texas on February 19, 1961 to Billy Wayne and Dolores Roe. Kevin met the love of his life, Tammy, while attending classes at Angelo State University. They exchanged vows on June 25, 1983, and had three beautiful children, Shelby, Lindsey, and Chase. Kevin and Tammy built a home in Robert Lee, where they raised their children, and then moved to Nemo, Texas in 2010. Kevin worked in the oil and gas industry for 37 years and developed lifelong friendships. He was a mentor both in industry and in life. He prioritized family over work, found joy in life, and kept...

Robert "Bob" E. Murray, Sr. passed away February 14, 2021, in Bastrop. Bob celebrated his 98th birthday on February 9, 1923. Bob had a long and eventful life. He was born in Iowa and his family moved to Colorado when he was a child. He grew up in Debeque, Colorado and on the Morrisania Mesa near what is now Parachute, Colorado and in the Grand Jct. area. He prospected during the winter in the Topaz Mountains in Utah when he was 12. He joined the Army Air Corps (now known as the Air Force) at the age of 17. He served as a Flight Engineer on B-29s flying out of Guam during WWII. He met Myra Humes in Texas and they married in Hondo, Tx in 1943. They raised four children and lived in...

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...

Graveside service for Mrs. Gloria June (Shields) Dickerman, age 92, of Nocona will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 PM on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. Mrs. Dickerman passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. June was born on March 5, 1928 in Bulcher, Tx to Jesse M. and Frankye Burks Shields. Attended school in Bulcher and Saint Jo graduating from Saint Jo where she was a member of volleyball team. Attended business school in Gainesville where she met and married Charles F. Dickerman. June spent many years as a homemaker before going to work for the Army and Air Force...

Denny Keith Verbeek 1944-2020 Denny passed away on December 13, 2020 at Fremont Methodist Hospital. He was born July 16, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska and was the 9th of 10 children born to John Jacob "Banty" Verbeek and Hazel Belle Nelson of Fremont, Nebraska. He lived in Hooper where he attended the Hooper School. He was an active member of the Cub Scouts and the Methodist Church. During his 5th grade year, the family moved to Fremont, Nebraska. While growing up in Fremont he attended Washington Elementary School. During 5th and 6th grade he was active in the Baseball Cookie League. While attending Fremont Junior and Senior High he lettered in track and wrestling. During this time held his...

Denny passed away on December 13, 2020 at Fremont Methodist Hospital. He was born July 16, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska and was the 9th of 10 children born to John Jacob "Banty" Verbeek and Hazel Belle Nelson of Fremont, Nebraska. He lived in Hooper where he attended the Hooper School. He was an active member of the Cub Scouts and the Methodist Church. During his 5th grade year the family moved to Fremont, Nebraska. While growing up in Fremont he attended Washington Elementary School. During 5th and 6th grade he was active in the Baseball Cookie League. While attending Fremont Junior and Senior High he lettered in track and wrestling. During this time held his first non-seasonal job at John...

John Rufus Colgin, Jr was born in Wichita Falls TX to John and Roberta Colgin on April 6, 1919, and in his 102nd year, John Rufus "Buzz" Colgin, Jr, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, under the kind care of very special people at the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veteran's Home as well as Hospice in Big Spring, TX. His long, cherished, and accomplished life will be kept in affirmative memory and remembered in joyful prayer by his family and all who knew him. John was preceded in death by his mother and father, sisters Mary Jane and Louise, wife Martha Jean, and grandson John. John's surviving immediate family are his daughter, who lovingly cared for him at home for many...

James "Jimmy D" Douglas Rose Jr, 82, of Odessa Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on August the 25, 2020. He was born August 9, 1938 to James and Mable Rose in Gatesville Texas and was raised on a farm in Mound Texas, along the Leon River, being the only boy of three older sisters. Making a Profession of Faith, at an early age, he remained faithful to the Lord throughout his life. He was an inspiring Sunday school teacher, served on the Board of Trustees, and also enjoyed playing for the church softball league. Some of his favorite hobbies included coaching and umpiring little league baseball and playing many...many rounds of golf with his buddies. As a young man of 18, he moved...

Linda McCarver McClure, 73 of Longview, Texas was born on April 29, 1947 in Gatesville, Texas to Joseph and Maedell Pollard McCarver and passed away August 11, 2020. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Linda married George McClure on June 5, 1980 in Gatesville, TX. She worked as a cosmetologist and office manager for many years. Linda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dr. George McClure, DDS; son, Matthew Gentry McClure and wife, Kristina; daughters, Dr. Georgia Leigh Altom and husband, Clifton, Stacie DaLyn Barr and husband, Thaddaus Leroy, and Misti Sue Malanca and husband, Dennis; brother, Gary McCraver; sister, Peggy Sue Hodges;...

Jean Hensley, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at her home in Ballinger, Texas. She was born on October 28, 1940, to Earnest Eugene and Daisy Estelle (Kellogg) Smith in Coryell County, Texas. She married Charles E. Hensley on August 22, 1959, in Amherst, Texas. Jean was a founding member of the Mid-West Texas Artist's Guild and served as its only president until her death. She was a very accomplished artist and was a member of several of the surrounding area art clubs. She entered many art shows and won many awards. Jean is preceded in death by her parents Earnest and Daisy Smith. She is survived by her husband Charles Hensley of Ballinger; her daughter Paula...

Angie West Anderson was born December 4, 1924 and passed away September 29, 2019 at the age of 94. Angie was a native of Clarke County, MS and a 1943 graduate of Heidelberg High School. She married William Henry Anderson on March 10, 1946, Henry and Angie made their home in Forest, MS and raised three sons: Bill, Tom, and Joe. After the death of Henry, Angie moved back to her home town of Laurel, MS. She enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, worshipping the Lord, spending time with her family, in particular her grandbabies, and traveling. She visited all 49 states in her travel, only missed seeing Alaska. Mrs. Anderson was a former Southwestern Bell telephone operator and a retired court reporter...