OBITUARIES
Ramiro Guzman Galindo
Aug 11, 2026
Ramiro Guzman Galindo passed away too soon at the age of 70, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones on August 11, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1956, in Durango, Mexico, to Ignacio Guzman and Maria Galindo. He came to Gorman, Texas, forty years ago and made this town his home.
Ramiro was a naturally...
Tommy Eaves
Aug 9, 2026
Tommy Eaves, born August 7, 1936 in Gorman, Texas passed peacefully on August 9, 2026 in Eastland, Texas, two days after his 90th birthday.
Tommy was a devout family man. He enjoyed nothing more than family functions, making it a priority to show up for the ones he loved.
He was raised in Kokomo, and went on to join the Army in...
Nancy Ruth Zucco
Aug 6, 2026
We are celebrating the life of Nancy Zucco, born January 17, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas. Passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 73 years old.
Nancy grew up on the North side of Fort Worth; she graduated from Northside High School. She worked at the Mott's five and dime in Fort Worth while going to high school....
Frankie Jo Hogan
Jul 27, 2026
Frankie Jo Hogan, 83, passed away on July 27, 2026, in Brownwood, Texas. She was born on October 22, 1942, in Gorman, Texas, to Clem Clark and Lonnie Thelma (Manard) Rasberry. When she was almost finished with high school, she had to withdraw slightly early to go to work and from there she worked harder than most people. Throughout her...
James Howard Shane Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
James ‘Jim’ Howard Shane Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at his home in Eastland, Texas. He was born on October 1, 1934, in Dallas, Texas, to Dr. James Howard Shane Sr. and Catharine Willyard. Growing up he enjoyed many summers vacationing in his mother’s home town of Kasson, Minnesota. Upon graduating high school from Highland Park...
Marceil Laminack
Jul 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Marceil Laminack, 86, passed away in the comfort of her own home, in Gorman, surrounded by her loved ones on July 1, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1940, in Sipe Springs, Texas, to R.V. and Dolse (Zellars) Underwood. She graduated from Carbon High School, but before she went on...
Karen Louise (Lewis) Burleson
Jun 25, 2026
Karen Louise Burleson, born November 21, 1941, at Blackwell Clinic in Gorman, Texas, entered this world as the beloved daughter of R.G. Lewis and Helen Louise Pool. She grew up in Desdemona, attending local schools until love found her early and steadfast. On July 20, 1957, she married the love of her life, Jimmie Verle Burleson, beginning a partnership rooted...
Jim Burleson
Jun 18, 2026
Celebrating the Life of
Jimmie Verle Burleson
December 15, 1938 – June 18, 2026
Jimmie Verle Burleson was born on December 15, 1938, at Blackwell Hospital in Gorman, Texas, to Lee Roy and Ima Lee Burleson. Raised in Desdemona, Jim attended school there from first grade through high school, forming lifelong friendships and a deep love for the community that would always be...
Carlton Neal Kroese
Jun 13, 2026
Carlton Neal Kroese, 73, passed away suddenly on June 13, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1952, to Donald James and Mary Carlene (Meisinger) Kroese, in Omaha, Nebraska. He spent most of his younger years growing up in Springfield, Nebraska.
Upon graduating Platteview High School, Class of 1970, he went on to join the United States Navy to serve his...
Virginia Nelson Skaggs
May 31, 2026
Virginia Nelson Skaggs, a no-nonsense woman with a wicked sense of humor, passed away on May 31, 2026. Born to Henry Paul and Altha Nelson in Edmond, Oklahoma, Virginia was raised in Oklahoma and Kansas and graduated from Junction City High School.
While working as a switchboard operator at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, she met Jerry Skaggs on a blind double date....
Bertha Lee Bryant
May 27, 2026
Bertha Lee Bryant (Granny)
January 10, 1924 – May 27, 2026
Forever in our hearts, our precious angel.
Bertha Lee Bryant, 102, of Gorman, passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Bertha was born on January 10, 1924, in Carbon to Barney and Viola Brannon. She was raised in a loving home alongside her siblings and carried those...
Emma Jane Skaggs Larch
May 16, 2026
Emma Jane Skaggs Larch, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away on May 16, 2026, at DeLeon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on January 6, 1942, to Georgie Fae (Sanders) Skaggs and Archie Skaggs in Gorman, TX. She moved to Dallas at the age of 18 and studied to be a nurse, a job she loved for the next...
Linda Carol Wright
Mar 30, 2026
Linda Carol Wright, 75, passed away on March 30, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Gorman, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 8, 1951, in Gorman, to Oran Earnest and Mary Corinne (Jackson) Welch. Upon graduating high school, she married the love of her life, Terry Wright on July 17, 1970. She found great joy...
C.W. Swanner
Mar 27, 2026
CW Swanner, age 91, of Gorman, Texas, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1935, to Calvin and Stella Swanner.
He married the love of his life, Wilda Carter Swanner, on June 24, 1957. Together they had three children, Susan, Tim, and Mark.
He was a natural-born leader, and a man of many...
Jeff Broom
Mar 18, 2026
Jeffrey Wayne Broom, 67, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2026, at his home in Gorman, Texas. He was born on October 15, 1958, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Ray and Jone (Windham) Broom. His family later moved to Gorman where they settled and raised their families. After high school he went on to travel around a lot. He lived...
Gary Overstreet
Mar 4, 2026
James Gary Overstreet was born May 9, 1947, in Gorman, Texas, to Wilburn and Ruby (Kinser) Overstreet. He entered into Heaven on March 4, 2026, where he was greeted by a host of family and friends.
Gary graduated from Gorman High School in 1965, where stories are still told of his football prowess. After high school, he attended Texas Christian University,...
William Alan Lynch
Feb 24, 2026
William Alan Lynch passed away on February 24, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. He was born to the late Bill and Wilma Ingram Lynch on February 3, 1958 in Denton, Texas.
Alan attended trade school after graduating from Denton High School in 1976. He then chose to get to work as a masonry and helped build several tall buildings in the Dallas,...
Eddy Howard Iley
Feb 6, 2026
Eddy Howard Iley, 69, passed away too soon on February 6, 2026, in Stephenville, Texas. He was born on April 21, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Howard Loyad Iley and Georgia Ann (Burleson) Iley. Upon graduating high school Eddy went into the workforce and had the opportunity to work multiple different jobs including Lennox in Fort Worth, Norton in...
Jim Rainey
Jan 12, 2026
Jim Rainey, 64, of Desdemona, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 12, 2026. Jim was born on September 12, 1961, in Gorman, Texas. He was a loving son, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend.
Jim is survived by his mom, Irene Barfield, his daughter, Brittany Rainey, four brothers; Jack Rainey and wife, Kathy, Hank Rainey,...
Billy Gene Burns
Dec 30, 2025
Billy Gene Burns, 82, passed away on December 30, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Gorman, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 30, 1943, in Gorman, Texas, to Cecil L. and Beulia May Bullock Burns.
Billy spent his life as a farmer, not only was it his income and way of life, but it...
