Local Obituaries for Higginbotham Funeral Home - Cross Plains

Oct 26, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

LaJuaina June Haynes, 76, of Cross Plains, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2025. 

She was born on August 8, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Frank Hamm and Laura (Van Meter) Mullins. LaJuaina married her beloved husband, Tom Haynes, on June 5, 1987, in Saginaw, Texas, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and adventure. LaJuaina had...

Oct 18, 2025

In Loving Memory

Mamie Francis Webb passed away at her residence in Tuscola, Texas on October 18, 2025, with family members by her side, in accordance with her wishes. She departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and inspiration to all who knew her.

Mamie was born to the late A.B. and Edna Foster December 7, 1939, in Eastland,...

Oct 15, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Robert Eugene "Rocky" Ford**

Robert Eugene “Rocky” Ford, aged 83, of Cross Plains, Texas, was called home to be with Jesus on October 15, 2025. His love lives on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Born on January 4, 1942, in Merkel, Texas, to LE Buddy Ford and Mattie Ruth Hickam-Ford, Robert led a life marked...

Oct 13, 2025

Jean Bonner McWilliams, age 83, of Cross Plains, Tx, passed away on October 13,2025. Born on August 31, 1942 in Brownwood, Tx Jean was raised on Cutbirth Ranch, now UF Ranch, along with sister, Jane, where she attended and graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1960.

She attended McMurry University before travelling with her daughter, Terry Jane, where they spent...

Oct 2, 2025

Cindy Lou Meyer, age 65, of Cross Plains, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Born on July 16, 1960, in Eastland, Texas, Cindy was a beloved daughter to Bob Roady and Sally Hicks-Roady. 

She spent her life surrounded by family and friends, and she will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.Cindy's warm...

Sep 30, 2025

Allen Barnett, age 69, of Cross Plains, TX, passed away on September 30, 2025. He was born August 30, 1956, in Midland, Texas, to R.L. Barnett and Billy (Rohus) Barnett.

Allen was a hardworking man who devoted his life to caring for his family. He will be remembered for so many things including his dedication, his love of riding motorcycles, his...

Sep 24, 2025

Gary Eugene Collinswroth, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 24, 2025 in Rising Star, Tx.

Gary was born on Sept. 18, 1946, to Hilrey Thomas Collinsworth and Mamie Ruth (Joy) Collinsworth in Oakland, California. Gary enjoyed spending his days fishing, hunting, and strumming his guitar, often serenading friends and family with his favorite tunes. He had a...

Sep 14, 2025

Tommie Don Harris, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 14th in Stephenville, TX. Don was born on November 2,1943 to Tommie Jay and Lora Faye (Odom) Harris. Don graduated from Cross Plains HS in 1962 and then earned a degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech University. He was a proud Red Raider.

Don married Virginia McIntosh of Baird...

Sep 12, 2025

Paulette Jane Hubnik Foster

February 11, 1945 - September 12, 2025

Paulette Jane Hubnik Foster, 80, of Cross Plains, Texas, peacefully passed away with her husband and dear friend Pauline by her side, on September 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 11, 1945, in Crosbyton, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Paul Hubnik Jr. and Mallie Jane...

Aug 14, 2025

Earl Morgan Wright

September 2, 1950 – August 14, 2025

Earl Morgan Wright, 74, of Rising Star, Texas, formerly of San Diego, California, passed away tragically on August 14, 2025. Born and raised in San Diego to Earl and Planet Wright, Earl lived a life devoted to family, faith, and service to others.

Earl was married to the love of his life, Sandra...

Jul 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Geneva Merle Bethany, who passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on January 12, 1937, to Doyce Stewart and Hallie (Jackson) Stewart in Gorman, Tx. Geneva spent her life pouring love into her family, especially her beloved sons, Bobby Linney and Tommy...

Jul 17, 2025

Barbara Jean Hutchins Vaught passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and family devotion. Barbara was born on October 19, 1934 in Atwell, Texas, the fourth of seven children of George and Viola Hutchins. She grew up in Cross Plains, Texas and married her high school sweetheart, Robert Lee "Bobby" Vaught, Jr. on...

Jul 6, 2025

Gay Nell Helms, age 75, of Cross Plains, Texas passed away on Monday, July 6, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 6, 1950 to Rutherford Hayes and Vera (Tupie) Baugh Hendrix in West Monroe, LA. She married Bobby Helms January 17th, 1971. Mom was the heart of our family. She was a wife of 49 years....

Jul 4, 2025

Tammie Lee (Stroud) Brown, age 66, of Cottonwood, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 4, 2025, in her home. Tammie was born on October 16, 1958, to Xana Lee and Isla Aston (Bartley) Stroud in Hobss, NM. Tammie attended Cross Plains ISD where she made numerous lifelong friends and became the mascot for the Cross Plains...

Jul 4, 2025

Jun 26, 2025

Charles Strength, age 81 of Cross Plains, Texas was called home on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Brownwood, Texas. Charles served in the army from June 21, 1965 – May 23, 1967. While serving, he was honored with the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged as a Private First Class. After serving in the military, he worked for...

Jun 3, 2025

Carolyn Shults , 84 from Rising Star, Tx died May 3rd, 2025. She was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church. Carolyn was preceded in death by her daughter; Lisa Beth Shults and her husband of 65 years Jack C. Shults. She is survived by her son Clayton Tyler Shults from Hickory Creek, Tx two Grandsons; Ethen Tyler Shults from Dallas,...

Jun 1, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Smith was born in Santa Anna, Texas, on September 6th, 1939, to Robert Smith and Lorene Gray and passed away June 1, 2025, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, A.J. (Jack) Arledge.

A graduate of Cross Plains High School, she retired from the University of Mississippi Medical School, Jackson, Mississippi, as director...

May 24, 2025

Ileen Smith, age 89, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Cross Plains, Texas. Ileen was born on January 14, 1936, in Atwell, Texas to A.B. and Edna Hutchins Foster. She grew up in Atwell and Cross Plains community. She graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1954. She married the love of her...