Local obituaries for Higginbotham Funeral Home

May 15, 2025

Marcelina (Ramirez) Duske, 72, of Gorman, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2025. She was born in Winters, Texas, to Ysidro and Barbara Ramirez.

Known affectionately as Margie or Shelly to many, Marcelina was a woman of deep faith, a devoted member of First Fruits Christian Fellowship, and a beloved beautician at the DeLeon Nursing Home. She...

Apr 28, 2025

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 23, 1973, Melissa Gayle Madera passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, at the age of 51. She moved to Gorman, Texas, with her family in 1986, where she spent the rest of her life and where she built a loving home with her devoted husband, Genaro Madera, and raised their two...

Apr 22, 2025

John Ray Shannon, 81, passed away in Eastland, Texas, on April 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 5, 1944, to Robbie Clifford Shannon and Nettie Ione Crawford Shannon. After finishing high school, John went into the United States Navy where he humbly served our country. He was a hard worker and held many...

Mar 26, 2025

Joe Glenn Pillow, 88, of Joshua, Texas, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, with family. He was welcomed into eternity by his Heavenly Father, his parents, Robert and Vera Pillow, his three beloved siblings Shirley Burns, Robert Pillow, and Ronnie Pillow, and his cherished mother and father-in-law Verna and Byron Laminack.

Feb 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Ruby Lee Kinser, 90, passed away on February 22, 2025, in De Leon, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1934, in Gorman, Texas, to Marion F. and Annie (Cornwell) Dennis. After graduating from Gorman High School, she went on to further her education at Tarleton State University. She became a...

Jan 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virgil Franklin Holdman Jr., 68, who passed away entirely too soon on January 31, 2025, at his home in Desdemona, TX. He was born on July 15, 1956, in Abilene, TX, to Virgil Franklin Holdman Sr. and Jo Nell (Landreth) Holdman. He was raised and attended school in...

Jan 29, 2025

Jackie Don Simpson, 82, passed away on January 29, 2025, at Lone Star Nursing and Rehab in Stephenville, TX, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 21, 1942, in Gorman, TX, to William Thomas and Zena Ethel (Brightwell) Simpson. Upon graduating from Gorman High School, he went on to further his education where he received a...

Jan 16, 2025

Freddie Don Tucker was born to Jerusha Emeline Fields Tucker and Erie Thomas Tucker, delivered by the famous Dr. Rodgers at Gorman, Tx. He spent his childhood in Eastland, Texas, graduating from Eastland High School in 1958. After graduation he attended Ranger Junior College, then completed his undergraduate degree at North Texas State University, majoring in Physical education and...

Dec 30, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Robbie Joe Overstreet, 91, on December 30, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. Robbie was born on February 12, 1933, to D.F. and Mary (Wells) Overstreet in Eastland County, Texas. The youngest of ten children, he was born into a large and loving family with seven brothers and two...

Dec 14, 2024

Pamela Kay Grimes passed away on December 14, 2024, at 68 years of age. She was surrounded by loved ones as she departed this world.

Pam was born on July 10, 1956, in Baytown, TX., to Dewey Dalton and Virginia Sue Keesee. She loved most of her adult life in Gorman, TX. She was a kind, caring,...

Nov 10, 2024

Marty Rainey, 61, passed away on November 10, 2024. Marty is survived by his Mother, Irene Barfield of Desdemona, his brother, Jim Rainey of Desdemona, his sister Donna and her Husband Berry Rich of Desdemona, brother Jack and his wife Kathy Rainey of Gorman. He is also survived by his brother Denver Rainey of Gorman, brother Hank Rainey of...

Nov 2, 2024

Don Underwood, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 9, 1941, in Eastland County, Texas, near Carbon, to Henry and Sibyl Ruth (Johnson) Underwood. He graduated from Carbon High School in 1959. On October 10, 1959 he married the love of his life, Dolores Foster...

Oct 7, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for David Wayne Cozart. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 25, 2024

Larry Dale Thompson 67, passed away from this life all too soon on September 25, 2024 in Temple, Texas. He was born on March 12, 1957 in Gorman, Texas to S.W. and Mary (Freeman) Thompson. After finishing school, he worked many jobs throughout his life. He retired from Energy Transfer in 2019 after 22 years. His favorite job however...

Sep 18, 2024

Monty Nolan Faulk, 75, passed away at his home outside of Cisco, Texas, on September 18, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on November 4, 1948, in Quanah, Texas, to J.C. and Margie (Redwine) Faulk. After completing high school, he went on to serve our country in the United States Navy, bravely fighting in Vietnam. On August 4,...

Sep 8, 2024

Wilma Faye Davis Iley, 88, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 8, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on August 1, 1936, to Matthew and Hattie Mae Davis.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-8:00 pm at Gorman Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, September 11, at 2:00 pm, also at...

Aug 3, 2024

Kay Larae Jarrett was born at home, Carbon, Eastland County, Texas on November 29, 1942. Kay was the oldest of two sisters.

Kay met and married her high school sweetheart, Johnnie Arland Watson, on October 14, 1959. Three boys joined this marriage, Jeffrey Arland Watson, Steven Craig Watson and Mark Edvin Watson.

Kay and Johnnie...

Jul 29, 2024

Nina Louise Ivy Baxter Smart, 95, of Gorman, Texas, died in Midland, Texas of congestive heart failure on July 29, 2024. She was born in Stonewall County Texas in 1929 to Linville Cordell Ivy and Nina Ilera Hawkins, raised during the Great Depression, witnessed many historical world events. Louise graduated Whiteface High School. She was a highly independent and...

Jun 24, 2024

William Clifton Dennis, a man with three first names or three last names, was born to Eulan Lee and Hettie Ione (Thompson) Dennis on September 17, 1937, in Gorman Texas. Will found joy in making people laugh and was known for his hard work ethic from a young age. He proudly served his country and enlisted as a Marine...

Jun 10, 2024

Beloved daughter, mother, wife, sister and Grandma, Socorro Landa Ramirez, 58, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 10, 2024, in Eastland, Texas.

She was born on November 8, 1965, to Santiago Landa and Gregoria Martinez Landa in Jalisco, Mexico.

Socorro was an incredible cook, loved to dance, and loved music. But...