Local Obituaries for Higginbotham Funeral Home - Cross Plains

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...

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,...

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...

May 21, 2025

Martha Fay Switzer, born June 24th, 1943, went to be with the Lord peacefully on May 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Switzer of Cross Plains; and two sons, David Switzer of Cross Plains, and Bryan Switzer and wife, Tracy, also of Cross Plains. Martha is also survived by five...

May 14, 2025

Johnnie Kathryn Bland, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Ollie B. Fortune and Lerlene Montgomery-Fortune on September 29, 1937, in Callahan County, Texas. Johnnie went to school in Cross Plains from first grade through tenth grade. Johnnie married Allen Wayne Bland Sr. on June 1, 1954,...

Apr 18, 2025

Jack Shults, 86 from Rising Star, Texas died April 18, 2025. He was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church. Jack was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Beth Shults. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn. He is survived by his son Clayton Tyler Shults and two grandsons Ethan Tyler Shults and Evan Carlson Shults.

Apr 6, 2025

Alberta Walker Arledge, born in Texline Texas, on December 16, 1934, to Verna Belle Scoggins and Luke Walker, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love. Alberta graduated from Odessa High School in 1953 where she met the love of her life Charles, whom she later married on August 13, 1955. Together they shared 64...

Apr 1, 2025

Gayle Lowry, formally of Cross Plains, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep at home April 1, 2025, in Wimberley, Texas. Gayle was born on October 20, 1945, to Homer and Geneva Higgs in Stanford, Texas. She is survived by Kenneth R. Lowry, her husband of 60 years, her children Chris (wife Angela), Ashia, and Matt (wife Susie), her seven...

Mar 20, 2025

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...

Mar 15, 2025

Bobby Wayne Freeman, 95, of Cross Plains, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his Family Farm in Cross Plains, Texas. 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....

Mar 14, 2025

The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.

Mar 12, 2025

Ada May (Alexander) Jones, age 90 of Pioneer TX died Wednesday March 12, 2025 at her home in Pioneer TX, with loved ones around. Ada May was born July 28, 1934, in Pioneer TX to James Doss Alexander and Annie Laurie (Hughes) Alexander. Ada went to Pioneer elementary school. Graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1952. Went on to...

Mar 7, 2025

Aunt Estelle, Loved life! She liked to be busy all the time. When I came in the picture, she worked hard every day. She worked at general dynamics in white settlement. She had nineteen rental houses. She also owned one of the biggest bingo supply companies in Texas. As well as owning two nightclubs. She asked me not too long...

Feb 28, 2025

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...