All Obituaries

A Time of Remembrance Please join us for a memorial candlelight service to honor the memory of those whom we have loved and we mourn 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023 Stevens Funeral Home Chapel 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman This service will be live-streamed on our website, www.stevensfuneralhome.com 325-625-2175 All are welcome Following the service, you are welcome to pick up your ornament and then join us for refreshments at Miss Charlotte’s Place, 402 West...

Donna Cecile Simpson Simonton, age 74, of Coleman, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side. The family will host a visitation from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2023, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman.  A graveside funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Brown Ranch Cemetery pavilion.  Interment will follow in the Brown Ranch Cemetery.  Services are entrusted to Stevens Funeral...

Wesley Earl Preas, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at the age of 67. Born on April 9, 1956, in Borger, Texas to Allen Earl Preas and Billie Dean Pyles Preas, Wesley grew up in a close-knit community, fostering strong values and a deep appreciation for family and friends. Educated at Abilene Cooper High School, Wesley obtained his high school diploma and embarked on a journey of discovery and hard work. Throughout his professional...

Esther Lavada Burkey, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2023, at Coleman County Medical Center at the age of 89. Esther was born on August 5, 1934, to her late parents, Willie Lee Gray and Annie Merle Walker Gray Trent, in Coleman County, Texas. She embraced life with grace and kindness, leaving an everlasting impact on all who knew her. As a homemaker, Lavada dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving environment for her...

Tedda Howard, age 76, died Sunday, November 5, 2023. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion.  Inurnment will follow in the Santa Anna Cemetery.  Services are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman.  Tedda was born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was a daughter of the late Fritz Niesemann and Josephine Charlotte “Josette” Ulrich Niesemann and was married...

Stanley “Stan” Ray Howard, age 71, died Thursday, November 16, 2023. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Santa Anna Cemetery Pavilion.  Inurnment will follow in the Santa Anna Cemetery.  Services are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman. Born in Coleman, Texas, Stan was the son of the late Donald Ray Howard and Emily Louise McGregor Howard and was the widower of Tedda Howard...

Nancy Lovera Strickland, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at Brownwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on May 28, 1939, in Gouldbusk, Texas, to Waddie Franklin Machen and Rose Etta Graham Machen, Nancy touched the lives of all those around her with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love. Throughout her life, Nancy dedicated herself to her family and her craft. She was a talented beautician, devoting many years...

Pennie Jones, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 24, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on May 13, 1954, in Coleman, Texas, Pennie was known for her compassionate heart and unwavering dedication to others. Pennie's pursuit of knowledge led her to a career as a Medical Reference Librarian. After graduating Coleman High School in 1972, Pennie obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Southwestern State University. She then obtained a Master’s Degree in...

Eurell Blair, age 93, passed from this life November 12, 2023, homeward bound. Eurell was born the eldest son of 7 children to C. (Coon) and Myrtle (Crenshaw) Blair. He was a lifelong resident of Coleman County. He was born in Hill (Voss), Texas on March 27, 1930. He lived throughout his life in the communities of Leaday, Rockwood, and Santa Anna. He was baptized in the Colorado River below Rockwood and was a member of the Rockwood Baptist Church. He was taught at an early age the...

Larry Edgar Collins, a devoted husband, father, and dedicated member of the United States Army, has peacefully passed away at the age of 72 on November 11, 2023. Born on January 8, 1951, in Willow Springs, Missouri, Larry's indomitable spirit and compassionate nature touched the lives of all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Having proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army for over two decades, Larry was admired and respected by his colleagues...