Obituaries

Gerald Stanford

Gerald Stanford

Feb 6, 2026

Gerald Robert Stanford, better known as JJ, age 61, of Haskell Texas, passed away surrounded by love and family on February 6, 2026 in Haskell.

JJ was born in Loma Linda, California to Lorna and Weldon Stanford on January 18, 1965. They later moved to Stamford in 1969. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1983. In August 1996 he met...

Marlon Dane Alexander

Marlon Dane Alexander

Feb 5, 2026

Marlon Dane Alexander of Abilene, passed away on February 5, 2026 in Abilene.

Dane was born in Abilene, TX to JR & Lou Vica Alexander on September 18, 1956. He graduated high school from Abilene High. He was a long haul truck driver for over 40 years with over a million miles during his career.

Dane was preceded in death by his...

Brileigh Janae Dailey

Brileigh Janae Dailey

Feb 1, 2026

Brileigh Janae Dailey, 19, and Kyler Joseph Dailey, 16, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Clyde, Texas. Brileigh was born on October, 4, 2006, and Kyler was born May 12, 2009 in Abilene, Texas to Bill and Sarah Dailey. Brileigh had recently graduated from Clyde High School where Kyler was currently attending.

Both Brileigh and Kyler were active in...

Kyler Joseph Dailey

Kyler Joseph Dailey

Feb 1, 2026

Brileigh Janae Dailey, 19, and Kyler Joseph Dailey, 16, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Clyde, Texas. Brileigh was born on October, 4, 2006, and Kyler was born May 12, 2009 in Abilene, Texas to Bill and Sarah Dailey. Brileigh had recently graduated from Clyde High School where Kyler was currently attending.

Both Brileigh and Kyler were active in...

Charles Lee Galyardt

Charles Lee Galyardt

Jan 23, 2026

Charles was born to Robert L. Galyardt and Ruby M. Galyardt on August 8, 1942. 

Charles, a loving family man, loved to fish and work on anything with a gas-powered engine. Charles left an undeniable mark on those around him. He found joy in exploring new fishing spots and trying to fix more things than he had time for. His love...

Ednoi Enriquez Carrasco

Ednoi Enriquez Carrasco

Jan 18, 2026

Ednoi Enriquez Carrasco, age 72, passed away on January 18, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas, with his children by his side. Though deeply missed, his family finds peace in knowing he is now resting in the presence of the Lord he faithfully served.



Ednoi was born in Monahans, Texas, to Rev. Wenceslao Cortez Carrasco and Elena Enriquez Carrasco....

Nancy Dumont

Nancy Dumont

Jan 10, 2026

Nancy J Dumont, 71 of Abilene, Texas passed away on January 10, 2026 at Merkel nursing Center.

Nancy was born in Levelland, Texas to Orville Truett and Annie Ruth (Riley) Burnett on May 21, 1954.  She went to school in Clyde, Texas.  She graduated from Clyde High School class of 1972. She married Donald Dumont November 19. 1984 in Abilene, Texas....

Ruth Reisman Ellmore

Ruth Reisman Ellmore

Jan 8, 2026

Ruth Reisman Ellmore, 99, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. Born Ruth Evelyn Reisman to Anton and Mary Anderson Reisman in Chicago, Illinois, on Christmas Day 1926, Ruth grew up in Chicago near Wrigley Field, and graduated from Taft High School in 1944.She met her future husband, R. Terry Ellmore, while attending Lake Forest College in Lake...

Barbara Sanderson

Barbara Sanderson

Dec 26, 2025

Barbara Sanderson, 83, of Anson passed away on the morning of December 26, 2025 in Abilene.

Barbara was born in Abilene, Texas on March 3, 1942 to Warren and Dorris (Allen) McElhaney. She went to school in Sweetwater and graduated from Newman High. She married Gary Sanderson. She enjoyed her work as a home health caregiver for many years. She was...