Local Obituaries for Families in Sweetwater, TX

Apr 10, 2013

Johanna Anna DeJong Collins

Johanna DeJong Collins, 96, of Sweetwater, TX, passed away on April 10, 2013.

Jo was born in Springfield, South Dakota on November 15, 1916.  She graduated from Springfield High School and continued on to receive a teaching degree from Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, South Dakota, and a bachelor’s degree...

Apr 6, 2013

Charlene Zimmerman, age 89, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Nolan Nursing & Rehab.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Faith Lutheran Church.   Burial will follow at Garden of Memories.  Arrangements under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Charlene was born on...

Apr 5, 2013

Karina Garcia Cepeda, age 41, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at her residence.

It was her wishes to be cremated. A memorial service will be held 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home with Ron Chamberlain officiating.   Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral...

Mar 26, 2013

Betty Jean Holbert, age 83, of Abilene, Texas,(former long time resident of Colorado City, Texas),  passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Wisteria Place in Abilene, Texas.

Her body will be cremated.  A graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Sweetwater Cemetery with Father Dennis Bosley officiating.  Arrangements are under the...

Mar 18, 2013

Esteban M. Torrez, age 90, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Hendrick Medical Center.

A rosary will be held 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel.

Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 22, 2013 at Immaculate Heart of...

Mar 17, 2013

Lota Bell Smauley Gent, 93, of Garland, TX  went to be with her Lord and her loved ones on March 17, 2013 at Town East Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Mesquite, TX.

Lota Bell was born on February 2, 1920 in Fisher County to Ottis and Ida Mae Smauley.  Her family grew up on a farm west...

Mar 6, 2013

Allie Lee Greer, age 92, of Clifton, Texas, (former resident of Sweetwater, Texas)   passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Goodall Witcher Hospital in Clifton, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A. M. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Broadway Baptist Church with Pastor  Lonnie Lehrman officiating assisted by Brother L. J. McCullough.  Burial will follow...

Mar 4, 2013

Neva Francine Cole, age 61,  of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013 at her residence.

Her body will be cremated.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Neva was born on August 27, 1951 in Newman, California to...

Mar 3, 2013

Gary Hollis, age 62, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.

His body was cremated.  A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 9, 2013  at  Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.Chapel with Jeanie Williams of Saint James UMC in Abilene, TX officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction...

Mar 2, 2013

Lydia Mae Harris, age 93, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed awway on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Truman Davis officiating.  Burial will follow at Palava Cemetery.

Lydia was born on September 17, 1919 in...

Feb 22, 2013

Pauline Byrd, age 85, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held  2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Fourth and Elm Church of Christ with Mike Crowley officiating.    Burial will follow at Palava Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Feb 21, 2013

Oleta Worsham, age 85, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.

Graveside services will be held 2:30 P.M., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Sweetwater Cemetery with Rev. James Baker officiating.   Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Oleta was born on...

Feb 7, 2013

Harold Waggoner, age 76, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Nolan Nursing and Rehab.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 10, 2013,  at Hylton Cemetery with Mike Ensminger officiating.  Arrangements under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Harold was born on September 1, 1936 in...

Feb 5, 2013

Stanley W. Pieper, age 71, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Sweetwater Healthcare Center.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Roscoe First Baptist Church  with Rev. Adam Davis officiating.  Burial will follow at Roscoe Cemetery.  Arrangements under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Jan 27, 2013

Billy (Bill)  Thompson, age 84, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eric Von Atzigen officiating.  Burial will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer...

Jan 22, 2013

B.J. (Bill) Lawhon, age 84, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Abilene Regional Medical Center.

Masonic Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Garden of Memories with the Sweetwater Masonic Lodge #571 officiating.  Burial will follow.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home....

Jan 15, 2013

Clara L  Duncan, age 91, of Sweetwater, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Nolan Nursing and Rehab.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 18, 2013  at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Crowley officiating.  Interment will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent...

Jan 12, 2013

Cruz Torres Rivera, age 79, of Sweetwater passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.

A rosary will be held 7:00 P.M., Monday, January 14, 2013 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel.

Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 15, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Jan 10, 2013

Lois Barber, age 94, of Sweetwater, Texas formerly of Sacramento, California passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Nolan Nursing and Rehab.

Her wishes were to be cremated.  Her family will hold a service at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Lois was born August 19,...

Dec 15, 2012

Ethel Valerie Coker Sexton, age 93, of Abilene, Texas, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at The Oaks @ Radford Hills in Abilene, Texas with all of her family at her bedside.

Her body was cremated. Her cremains will be buried in a private graveside at Garden of Memories alongside her husband...