OBITUARIES
Ricky Barnett
Dec 19, 2022
Rick Barnett went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 19 at Care Nursing and Rehab in Early with Hospice Care. We rejoice that he is made whole. No more Dementia or pain. He will be greatly missed by loved ones and friends. Rick was born to Russel and Ruth Barnett in Amarillo, Texas on November 29, 1944. He...
Robert Taylor
Dec 18, 2022
Robert Gerald Taylor of Cross Cut, Texas passed away on December 18, 2022 at Hendricks Medical Center in Brownwood, Texas at the age of 82. Graveside services will be held at Cross Cut Cemetery in Cross Cut, Texas on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Robert, “Bob or DaddyBob”, was born October 27, 1940 in Maracaibo, Venezuela to late,...
Fernando Canales
Dec 15, 2022
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on December 15 into his Savior’s arms. Fernando “Fred” Canales was 73 years old. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Those who had the privileged to know him were treated to lots of love and laughter. The family will have a celebration...
Donnie English
Dec 1, 2022
Donnie Ray English, age 78 of Baird, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Abilene, Texas. Donnie was born on June 25, 1944 in Baird, Texas to the late Olin J. English and Rhoda Lee Pannell-English. He served in Vietnam as a soldier in the United States Army. He volunteered for many years and was a decorated volunteer...
Wanda Goble
Nov 14, 2022
Our beloved wife, mother, Gigi, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on November 14 into her Lord and Savior’s arms. Wanda Lou Goble was 76 years old. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be missed. Everyone who had the privileged to know her were loved fiercely and treated as if they were part of her...
Frances Foster
Nov 5, 2022
Kay was born on July 16, 1938, in Cross Plains, Texas to the late Oren Clayton Barr and Sarah Frances Worthy-Barr. She married the love of her life, Emmitt Wiley “Bum” Foster on August 3, 1956, in Cross Plains, Texas. They were married 51 years and were blessed with two children, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She passed from...
Geraldine Taylor
Oct 29, 2022
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on October 29 into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Geraldine “Jerri” Ramsey-Taylor was 86 years old. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. Those that were privileged to know her were blessed with lots of love and laughter. Funeral services...
Catherine Baker
Oct 17, 2022
A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on October 17 into her Savior’s arms. Catherine Leann Webb~Baker was 53 years old. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. Those privileged to know her were treated to lots of love and laughter. Leann was born on April 4, 1969 in...
Ronnie Scott
Oct 5, 2022
Ronnie Wayne Scott, 64, of Cross Plains, Texas went to be with the Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Hendrick Hospice Center in Abilene, Texas. Ronnie was born on February 12, 1958 in Huntsville, Texas to the late James Wayne Scott and Donna Sue Hefner- Scott. He married Bonnie Woolen on March 14, 1998 in Cottonwood, Texas....
Freddy Tatom
Sep 28, 2022
Our Dad & Papa, Freddy Marcus Tatom, peacefully passed from this world to Heaven on Sept 28, 2022 at Hendricks Hospice, Abilene, TX with his family by his side. A time of celebration of his life will be at the First Baptist Church of Cross Plains on Sunday, Oct 2, 2022, at 3:30 pm, with visitation Saturday night, Oct 1,...
James Baugh
Sep 27, 2022
James Ray Baugh was called home by our Lord and Savior on September 27, 2022, at age 70. He passed away peacefully in his sleep with a smile on his face. James was born to Charlie and Dorothy Baugh on July 14, 1952, in Rising Star, Texas. James always had a smile on his face, and a friend in everyone,...
Georgie Hutchins Wagner Dewitt
Sep 26, 2022
Georgie Hutchins Wagner DeWitt, 92, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022. Georgie was born October 17, 1929, in Atwell, Texas to George and Viola Hutchins, and later moved to Cross Plains, TX. She was the oldest of seven children. Georgie married William “Bill” Wagner Jr. on November 7, 1948, and they welcomed their only child, Jan Ava on October...
Alex Ringhoffer
Aug 25, 2022
Alex Jay Ringhoffer, 65, of Cross Plains, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Baylor University Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones in Dallas, Texas. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 31 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Cross Plains, Texas with Ronnie White officiating. Burial will...
Ryan Hopkins
Aug 8, 2022
Ryan Lee Hopkins (Hop),18 years of age, our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend went to be with our Lord and Savior, Monday, August 8, 2022, at John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas surrounded by his loved ones. He was dearly loved by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. We were blessed with the...
Weldon Hill
Aug 7, 2022
Weldon Claborn Hill was born March 11, 1934 to Eugene and Opal Hill in Okra, Texas. He passed from this life to join His Savior on August 7, 2022. Weldon began his education at Okra, Texas. He transferred to Rising Star ISD in the third grade and became a proud Rising Star Wildcat. He went on to Howard Payne on...
Eldi Evardo
Jul 31, 2022
Eldi Samonte Evardo "Eldifonsa Samson", 66, of Cross Plains, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at home in Cross Plains, Texas. Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 4 at 10:00 AM at the Cross Plains Memorial Park in Cross Plains, Texas. Eldifonsa was born on April 19, 1956 in Oroquieta City,...
Margaret Stanger
Jul 28, 2022
Margaret Jane Stanger, 91, of Abilene, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Coronado Nursing Home in Abilene, Texas. Margaret was born on December 15, 1930 in Sweetwater, Texas to the late Charlie Raymond Woody and Martha Jane Champion~Woody. Margaret was preceded by her parents; daughter, Laura Jayne French; son, Michael Stanger;...
Gregory Wahlberg
Jul 23, 2022
Gregory Neil Wahlberg, passed away on July 23, 2022, at the age of 64. A service honoring his life will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 11 AM at Cross Plains First United Methodist Church, 1000 N Main Street, Cross Plains, Texas. Pastor Kevin Morton will be officiating. The family will visit with friends and loved ones immediately...
Troy Willis
Jul 21, 2022
Troy Lorenzo Willis, 77 of Cross Plains, Texas, passed away on Thursday July 21, 2022 in Abilene, Texas. Celebration of life will be held July 29, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Cross Plains with Brother Kenneth Reiter officiating. Troy was born in Odessa, Texas on September 22, 1944 to H C Willis and Ellie Marie Hatten-Willis....
Laura French
Jul 19, 2022
Laura Jayne French, 65, of Abilene, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Hendrick Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones in Abilene, Texas. Laura was born on February 6, 1957 in San Diego, California to the late Jack Stanger and Margaret Jane Woody-Stanger. Laura was preceded by her father; brother; grandson....
