John Carlile left this life Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the age of 84. John was born August 18, 1938 in Cisco to John Howard, Sr. and Gladys Juanita Finley Carlile.  He graduated from McMurry and served in the United States Army and National Guard. He lived in Lubbock most of his life and worked for Allstate Insurance, retiring after over 50 years of service.  On September 26, 1959, he married Jan Wallace. The couple was married over 60 years before she preceded him in death in...

Marvin Linton Batteas of Cisco went to be with the Lord Monday, January 23, 2023 at the age of 80. Linton was born July 1, 1942 in Roby, Texas to William D (W.D.) and Oneta Duncan Batteas. He attended Roby High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964. He married his bride of 50 years, Brenda Gail Allison, February 2, 1973. He was a home builder, cabinet maker and owned several companies, including a laundromat, water bed shop and an arcade.  He was active in...

Lee Alyssa Hale, 43, died unexpectedly January 21, 2023, at her father’s residence. She was born in Denver, Colorado, May 23, 1979, and was adopted when she was 3 weeks old by Duane and Kathy Hale. She had a son named Brayden and was divorced from Nathan Richter; she has a brother in Austin named Bracken Hale. His family consist of Phoebe and a son Rune and a daughter Natalie. Lee got her degree from the Norman, Oklahoma public schools. When she was a baby, the family lived in...

Jerry Bob Wilson passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Katy, Texas at the age of 85. Jerry was born February 8, 1937 in Cisco to Fredrick and Verna Mae Wilson.  At a young age he traveled the country singing and playing his guitar along side some of country music’s greatest. He attended Howard Payne University. He served in the United States Army.  Jerry married Lydia Juanita Mauldin December 30, 1961 in Rising Star, and the couple had two children. She preceded him...

Charles Van Buren Durning, Jr. passed away during the early morning hours Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born August 17, 1931 in Van Alstyne, Texas to Charles and Tommie Watts Durning. He received his education from the school of “Hard Knocks”. As a child, he saved enough money to buy a Benjamin Pump, which he still has today. As a young adult, he loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and would tell you that the 1949 HD UL Suicide shifted the best....

Bobby Glen Johnson passed away on January 16, 2023, at the age of 79. Bobby was born on August 22,1943, in Dallas County, TX to Joe Johnson and Juanita (Carter) Johnson. Bobby graduated from Irving High School and attended Cisco Jr. College where he played baseball. While at Cisco Jr. College, he met the love of his life, Patsy. They celebrated 59 years of marriage in July 2022. Bobby also proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. Bobby’s career centered around his...

Deborah Keith Estes passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 in Cisco at the age of 69. Deborah was born December 3, 1953 in Gorman, Texas to Billy John and Loretta Moorhead Keith. She became a Registered Nurse in 1985. She loved woodworking, plants and gardening. She especially loved Diet Dr. Pepper and the Dallas Cowboys. Deborah is survived by her parents, her son Steven Estes and several cousins. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, January 18, 2023 at Eastland Cemetery.

Wanda Delores Boles of Cisco left this life Saturday January 7, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born June 13, 1940 in Eastland County to Cecil Sherman and Willie Hazel Carr Boles.  She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and word searches. She loved spending time with family, especially her great nieces and great nephews.  One of her favorite places to go was the “Island House” in Corpus Christi, where she enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family. She was preceded...

Naomi Louise Cozart 96, of Ranger entered into her heavenly home on January 4, 2023. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel in Cisco, Texas officiated by Chad Gosnell. Burial will follow at Murray Cemetery in Carbon, Texas under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home. Visitation with family and friends will be Friday evening January 6, 2023 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Kimbrough Funeral Home, 300 West 9th Street, Cisco,...

Wallace Joahn Grieger Jr., 70, of Irving, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2022. Wallace was born at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 27, 1952. He attended Eastland High School, in Eastland, Texas, until 1970 and he completed his studies at Cisco Junior College. He attended Dallas College North Lake Campus. He married Hazel Elnora Knight on May 22, 1971, at East Cisco Baptist Church, in Cisco, Texas. Wallace worked in sales at Texas Rubber for many years,...