OBITUARIES
Dewey Dalton Keesee
Oct 1, 2020
Dewey Dalton Keesee, age 86, entered into rest on Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born March 26, 1934 in Brown County Texas to Robert Andrew Keesee and Laura Melvina Keesee. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia Sue Keesee, sister Wanda Renfro, three children, Pamela Grimes and husband Billy, Melinda Abbe and husband Chuck, Trina Walton...
Martha Lynn Foster Overstreet
Aug 16, 2020
Martha Lynn Foster Overstreet was born March 6, 1947 to M.E. (Buck) and Annie Fay Foster in Gorman Texas. She graduated from Gorman High School in 1965 and then from Draughon's Business College. She raised two girls who tested her patience daily, one maybe more than the other. She worked in banking and bookkeeping all of her working years. She...
Earl Roy Stephens Iii
Jul 25, 2020
Earl Roy Stephens III age 63, of Gorman, passed away July 25, 2020. Earl was born February 22, 1957 in Big Spring, to Earl Roy Stephens Jr and Hallie Nell (Shattuck) Stephens. Earl is survived by two daughters, Madene Elizabeth Rainey of Gorman; and Stephanie Lynn Stephens of Lake Worth. Three sisters, Deborah Hooper of Desdemona; Barbara Roulean of Friday...
Carolyn (Watson) Wilkerson
Jul 17, 2020
Carolyn Wilkerson age 81, of Gorman, passed away Friday July 17, 2020 at the Deleon Nursing and Rehab Center. Carolyn was born January 16, 1939 in Denison, to Thomas Edward Watson and Frances Elizabeth (Jackson) Watson. Carolyn married Bobby G. Wilkerson on August 8, 1959 in Denison Texas. Together they were a part of the First Christian Church. Carolyn and...
Jack Leroy Carter
Jun 21, 2020
Jack Leroy Carter, age 80, was released from this life into the arms of his everlasting Savior on Sunday, June 21st, 2020 at his home in Gorman, Texas. Jack was born Flagstaff, Arizona to parents Charles Albert and Edna Ruth Carter on August 26th, 1939. Jack is survived by his brother James Carter (wife Ginger), his sisters Charlotte Bain (husband...
Joan (Day) Butler
Jun 5, 2020
Joan Butler 92, of Gorman, TX passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Eastland Hospital in Eastland, TX. Joan Day was born to Charlie and Hattie Day in Sweetwater, TX on October 20, 1927. She married Arnold Butler on May 4, 1943. They had 3 children Brenda, Anna Lee, and Kenneth. She was a member of the First...
Barbara Ellen (Bennett) Tucker
Jun 3, 2020
Barbara Ellen Tucker of Gorman, TX, formerly of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020. Barbara Ellen Bennett was born to Newton Farris and Tezzie Emily Bennett in Gorman, TX on December 2nd, 1934. Barbara attended Gorman High School. She married James Claude Tucker on January 5, 1953. They had two sons James...
Melba Jane "Roberts" (Johnston) Wright
May 13, 2020
Melba Jane Roberts-Wright age 60, of Gorman, passed away May 13, 2020 at her home with family by her side. Melba was born on August 13, 1959 in Brownwood to John Wesley Johnston and Jean Irene (Rust) Johnston. After Melba graduated High School she attended college for two years. She married Quintin Wright on July 25, 2019 and they were...
Billy Edward Self
May 9, 2020
Billy Edward Self age 66, of Gorman, passed away Saturday May 9, 2020 at his home in Gorman. Billy was born on January 5, 1954 in Gorman, to Cecil Lee Self and Mary Christine (Rhyne) Self. Billy graduated from Gorman High School and attended Ranger College for a year. He was a farmer and a rancher. He loved to go...
Jerry Ray Skaggs
Apr 5, 2020
Jerry Ray Skaggs was born to his beloved parents, A. E. and Georgie Fae (Sanders) Skaggs on October 9, 1934. He passed from this world on April 5, 2020, at the age of 85. It is the dash in between those two dates for which his family is eternally thankful. He was a good man who lived a good life....
Retha June (Vandagriff) Dossey
Mar 23, 2020
Retha June Dossey (June) age 85, of Gorman, passed away March 23, 2020 at the DeLeon Nursing and Rehab Center. June was born July 16, 1934 in Hobbs New Mexico to T.E. Vandagriff and Mary Ruth (Linam) Vandagriff. June married Darrell Dossey on September 28, 1951 in Hobbs New Mexico. Together they had four children. They moved their family to...
Jimmie Lee Turner
Mar 4, 2020
Jimmie Lee Turner age 78, of Gorman, passed away on March 4, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Jimmie was born in Gorman, Texas to Johnnie Lee Turner and Nellie Beatrice (Sanders) Turner. Jimmie worked as a laborer. He was also a member of the Methodist Church. Jimmie liked to go fishing and he absolutely loved...
Jackie Dale Scott
Feb 3, 2020
Jackie Dale Scott age 55, of Meridian, passed away on February 4, 2020 at his home in Meridian. Jackie was born on August 12, 1964 in Lubbock, Texas to J.J. Scott and Stella Fay (Snider) Scott. Jackie loved to go fishing and he had such a big heart. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Wind Power Industry....
Carolyn Frances (Scitern) Foster
Jan 23, 2020
Carolyn Frances Scitern Foster, 77 of Gorman passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 with her children by her side. Carolyn was born March 25, 1942 in Gorman, Texas to Henry and Oza Scitern. After high school, Carolyn attended Abilene Christian College in Abilene for 3 semesters. Afterwards, Carolyn remained in Abilene working at the Taylor County Courthouse as a...
Allan Blaine Gibbs
Jan 5, 2020
Allan Blaine Gibbs, age 85, of Gorman, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020, at his home in Gorman. Allan was born on November 23, 1934 in Olney Texas to Henry Coleman Gibbs and Ethel Belle (Trammell) Gibbs. He graduated college with a Master's Degree and went on to be a teacher and a coach for 42 years. Allan married...
David Lynn Dossey
Dec 31, 2019
David Lynn Dossey age 63, of Gorman, passed away December 31, 2019 at the Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene Texas. David was born October 21, 1956 in Odessa Texas to Darrell Edward Dossey and Retha June (Vandagriff) Dossey. David was an avid fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman, gardener and he loved to work with his hands. He worked as a carpenter, handyman,...
Charles Milam Morgan
Dec 30, 2019
Charles Milam Morgan, Age 81, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019, at his home in Rising Star Texas. He was born on a ranch south of Carbon TX on April 30, 1938 to WM "Mike" and Era Lois(McClesky) Morgan. He graduated from Carbon High School in 1956 and then attended Ranger Jr College. He was...
Wanda Fae (Mehaffey) Goodwin
Dec 23, 2019
Graveside services for Wanda Fae Mehaffey Goodwin of Midland, Texas will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Gorman, Texas at Oaklawn Cemetery with Gary Montgomery officiating under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday evening, December 27, 2019 from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at the Higginbotham Funeral Home. Mrs. Goodwin passed away peacefully Monday,...
Mary Esther (Eaves) Webb
Dec 1, 2019
Mary Esther Webb age 80, of Cisco, passed away Sunday December 1, 2019 at the Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene Texas. Mary was born March 9, 1939 in Eastland County Texas to A.B. Eaves and Ruby Esther (Neill) Eaves. She graduated high school in Carbon and moved to Abilene where she furthered her education at Draughon's Business College where she...
Deborah Lee "Debbie" (Rich) Torrez
Nov 13, 2019
Deborah Lee Torrez age 63, of Gorman, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019 at the Baylor All Saints Hospital in Ft. Worth Texas, with her family by her side. Debbie was born on December 13, 1955 in Gorman Texas to Marvin Leo Rich and Golda Louise Rich (Fraley). Debbie married Manuel Torrez on November 23, 1973 in Gorman, Texas...
