All Obituaries

Billy “Bill” R. Blankenship, 90, of Haskell, passed away peacefully in Abilene on Friday, November 24, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00am, Monday, November 27, 2023 at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Randall Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home, 2 Ave D. A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00pm, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Haskell Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at...

Katherine Pearl Bailey Byrd passed away in her hometown of Haskell, Texas on Tuesday November 21, 2023.  She was born September 14, 1924, to Maybell and James Bailey, although she was brought up by her grandparents, Jim and Pearl Bailey Wimberley.  (Her father passed away from an oilfield accident when she was 2.  Her mother then married Jim Wimberley.)  At an early age, she was married to Alton L Byrd of Stamford, Texas, where they made their home for a number of years...

Glenn Darrel Cox, 93, of Bonham, Texas, went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 20, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Haskell Funeral Home Chapel, 2 Ave D, Haskell TX with Charles Fischer officiating.  A visitation will be from 2:00-5:00pm, Friday, November 24, 2023 at Haskell Funeral Home.  Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com. Glenn was born August 17, 1930 in Rochester, TX, the son of the late...

Tony Charles Traffanstedt, Sr., 63, of Haskell, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Haskell. A Memorial Service will be held 11am, Saturday, November 11, 2023 at God Loves You Ministries with Kristi Stewart officiating. Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com. Tony was born July 22, 1960 in Sweetwater, Texas, the son of the late Charles Traffanstedt and Bonnie Ritchie Traffanstedt. He worked as a painter for his entire life. Tony was a member of God Loves You...

Ricky and Gale Tidrow passed away five days apart at Haskell Healthcare Center surrounded by family. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00-11:00am, Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Haskell Funeral Home, 2 Avenue D. Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com. On Friday, October 27, 2023, Virginia “Gale” Tidrow passed away. She was born January 20, 1956 in Frankford, West Germany, the daughter of the late Donald Ray Burleson and Caroline Carmack...

Cynthia “Cindy” Short, 68, of Abilene, formerly of Haskell, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00pm, Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the First Assembly of God in Haskell with Bro. Carl Amburn officiating. Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com. Cindy was born December 15, 1954 in Haskell, Texas, the daughter of the late J.C. Short and Zetta Tidrow Short. She was an avid crafter who enjoyed cross...

Sherry Nell Whitaker, 68, life-long resident of Haskell, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in Abilene. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00pm, Saturday, November 4, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Haskell with Elder Gene Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home, 2 Avenue D. A visitation will be held Friday, November 3, 2023 from 6:00-7:00pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com. Sherry Nell was...

Jeffrey Alan Thane, 63 of San Antonio, Texas passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Jeffrey was born July 6, 1960 in Abilene, Texas to Janet Sylvester Thane and Leland Alan Thane. He was a devoted family man, cherishing every moment with his loved ones.  His heart resonated with the melody of a guitar and his music touched all who had the privilege of listening.  Jeffrey and his wife, Cherryl traveled to many destinations finding joy and beauty in each...

Tommy Leroy Butler, 49, life-long resident of Haskell, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023.  A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.  Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com. Tommy was born December 27,1973 in Stamford, Texas, the son of the late Clarence Gene Butler and Doris Donaldson Butler.  He enjoyed welding and metal working and worked as a farm hand his whole life. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and brother,...

Keith Reed, age 57, of Grand Saline, TX passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.  A memorial service will be held 2:00pm, Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Haskell Church of Christ.  Immediately following the service all are invited to attend a friendly gathering for visiting in the Church of Christ annex building. Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com. Keith grew up in Haskell, TX where he graduated from Haskell High School with the Class of 1984. He enjoyed...