Obituaries

SAUCEDO

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Cesar Ramon Saucedo, 54, passed away on March 9, 2022 in Stephenville, TX. Cesar was born on July 24, 1967 to his parents Fidencio Saucedo and Maria (Ramon) del Rufigio. He married Jana (Decker) Saucedo on April 21, 1990. Cesar was a retired construction worker. He loved working outdoors with his dog Bear.

SMITH

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James Glenn Smith of Dublin, Texas was born March 6, 1944 in Gorman, Texas and died in Fort Worth, Texas October 9, 2021 at the age of 77 years after living a full and satisfied life. After graduating from high school in Gainesville, Texas, James accepted a football scholarship at SMU and later graduated from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas after serving three years in the U.S.

PRUITT

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Rylan George Lee Pruitt also known as Officer Beans started making an impact on this world on January 14, 2016. His life, and the legacy that he leaves behind has touched thousands of people.

ABLES

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Elmer Elton Ables, 90, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2022 in Leander, TX. He was born on June 20, 1931 in Dublin, TX to his parents Elmer Gant Ables and Myrtie Jane (Smith) Ables. Elmer married Judy Ansley and spent 40 years together. He was a member of the Navy and fought in the Korean War. Elmer was a member of the Greens Creek Baptist Church. He retired from Bechtol Construction and retired from Human Resources Management.

POPLIN

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Irene Katherine (Schuessler) Poplin, 90, of Dublin passed away on March 12, 2022 at her home in Stephenville. She was a nursing educator at UTSA Midwestern University in Wichita Falls and retired as associate dean from Tarleton nursing. She was a survivor of World War II and the Kristal Nacht. She retired as Lieutenant Colonel from the National Guard. She is survived by her two

SMITH

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James Glenn Smith of Dublin, Texas was born March 6, 1944 in Gorman, Texas and died in Fort Worth, Texas October 9, 2021 at the age of 77 years after living a full and satisfied life.

Herminia Reyes Ojeda

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Herminia Reyes Ojeda went to be with the lord at 77 years old on March 1, 2022. Herminia was born in Mexico to her parents Juan and Trinity (Flores) Reyes on April 5, 1944. Herminia was a fabulous cook who loved to hang out with friends and socializing. She was a restaurant chef in Houston, worked for Justin Boot Company in Fort Worth and had a Flea Market booth in Del Rio. She married the love of her life Juan Ojeda, and they were married for 56 years and had 2 children together. She was one special lady and the loss of her is felt deeply by many, even though she lived a full life. The love of a grandma is unique. God must have given grandmothers to us to liven up our lives, to make our lives more complete, to make us well rounded and better human beings. Her spirit and strength, lives on in each of us and in the lives that she has touched.

Owaitha June Alexander Armstrong

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November 23, 1926 - February 11, 2022 Owaitha June Alexander Armstrong, 95, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. June was born November 23, 1926, in Dublin, TX to David Edgar Alexander and Jessie Sherrill Alexander.

Cynthia Louise Dowell

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Cynthia Louise Dowell, 59, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2022 in Stephenville, TX. Cynthia was born on May 13, 1962 in Stephenville to her parents Charles Eldon Rasberry, Sr. and Patricia Louise Adams (Griffin) Rasberry. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Cynthia was also a cook at Peacock’s.

STEPHENS

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R.D. (Bobby) Stephens, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, brother, mentor, and neighbor passed away on February 22, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born February 7, 1942, to A.O. and Mattie Stephens in Erath County. He went on to marry the love of his life, Juda Rasberry, on May 22, 1961. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Erath County, where he lived a full life on his thirdgeneration family farm. He was a man of many interests throughout his years. He enjoyed growing and eating watermelons, collecting antique cars and guns, spending quality time with family and friends, watching his shop-built racecars at 281 Speedway, riding motorcycles, watching his favorite western films and ballgames on TV, being a member and supporter of the Harbin Volunteer Fire Department, storytelling, and song singing. He provided for his family working as a mechanic, a welder, raising cattle, and farming.