Bessie Ruth (Downes) James

Bessie Ruth (Downes) James, 93, passed away on May 7, 2022 in Stephenville, TX. Bessie was born on January 9, 1929 in Oklaunion, TX to her parents Benjamin Downes and Eva Mae (Fleming) Downes along with her brothers and sisters H.E. Downes, O.M.

Ronnie C. Viss

Ronnie C. Viss, 45, of Copperas Cove, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Ronnie was a man that placed God first, Emily and his family second and then his work, which he considered his ministry. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.

Joyce Laverne (Byers) Taylor

Joyce Laverne (Byers) Taylor, 91, passed away on May 3, 2022 in Dublin, TX. Joyce was born on August 18, 1930 in Roswell, NM to her parents John Byers and Genva Adelaide (Shell) Byers. She was a hairdresser and seamstress and did upholstery work. She was preceded in death by her husband.

GREGORY

Shirley Maurine Gregory, 74, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2022 in Witchita Falls, TX. Shirley was born on June 30, 1947 in Knox City, Knox, TX to her parents Heulon Rushing and Viola (Petit) Rushing. She married Gary Gregory. Shirley was an LVN at Dublin Hospital and Home Care.

BATTENFIELD

Christie Louise Battenfield was born on February 15, 1967, to the late Jerrel Dwayne Battenfield and Anita Landry in Oceanside, California.

RODRIGUEZ

Esther De La Rosa Rodriguez, 70, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2022 in Dublin, TX. Esther was born on October 14, 1951 in Mexico to her parents Cruz De La Rosa and Carmen (Rodriguez). She married Tereso Rodriguez on March 18, 1967. She was a member of the St.

TACKETT

Cecil “Mack” Tackett, 79, passed away on April 15, 2022 in Stephenville, TX. Mack was born on November 30, 1942 in Erath County, TX to his parents Cecil C. Tackett and Mary (Gray) Tackett. He was a tractor mechanic. He will be greatly missed by those that knew him.

MARTINEZ

David Martinez, 55, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2022 in Fort Worth, TX. David was born on April 20, 1966 in San Saba, TX to his parents Cipriano Martinez and Paula (Dela Cruz). He married Melinda Watts Childers and were together for 29 years. David was a member of the Catholic Church.

HERNANDEZ

Eduardo “Eddie” Hernandez, Jr., 15, passed away on April 7, 2022 in Stephenville, TX. Eddie was born on April 11, 2006 in Stephenville, TX to his parents Eduardo Hernandez and Graciela (Medina).

TUCKER

John L. Tucker , 84 was born in Dublin Texas on April 13, 1937 and died on March 28, 2022. John was the last of 12 children born to Clarence and Ethel Childress Tucker. John attended Dublin schools until he joined the Navy in 1956.