Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Sweetwater, TX

Sheila Rhea Burnett

Sheila Rhea Burnett

Oct 5, 2025

Sheila Rhea Burnett, age 83, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Hendrick Medical Center North in Abilene, Texas.

Her wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Burnett Barn at 1301 Elm Street, Sweetwater with Mike Ensminger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of...

C. M. Guerry

C. M. Guerry

Sep 29, 2025

C.M. “Max” Guerry

1942 - 2025

C.M. Guerry - known to some as C.M., to others as Max, and to some simply as “Papa”, or Unkle Gooks passed away on September 29, 2025, at 2:34 a.m., at the age of 83.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home, 403 Locust Street, Sweetwater, Texas on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Military Graveside...

Clova Jeannine Bennett Stewart

Clova Jeannine Bennett Stewart

Sep 28, 2025

Clova Jeannine Bennett Stewart, age 86, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Georgetown, Texas.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Roscoe Church of Christ with Aaron Solis officiating. Burial will follow at Roscoe Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Clova Jeannine was born on March 25, 1939 in...

Deilah Joy Brown

Deilah Joy Brown

Sep 27, 2025

Deilah Joy Brown, age 94, of Abilene, Texas (Former longtime resident of Sweetwater, Texas), passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Family will receive friends at the church before service time.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Avondale Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Shipp officiating. Burial will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction...

Roger Lee Clark

Roger Lee Clark

Sep 13, 2025

Roger Lee Clark, age 80, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Sweetwater Healthcare Center surrounded by his family.

His wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Roger was born on January 27, 1945, in Daviston, Alabama to Lee Roy and Emma...

Brenda Kay Owen

Brenda Kay Owen

Sep 7, 2025

Brenda Kay Owen, age 74, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 8:30 A.M. to l:00 P.M.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. , Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Garden of Memories, Sweewater, Texas with Dr. J.T. Thornton officiating. ...

Roger Clayton Williams

Roger Clayton Williams

Aug 24, 2025

Roger Clayton Williams of Haskell, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025 at the age of 74. A devoted father, grandfather, and friend, Roger’s life was marked by hard work, quiet strength, and a deep love for his family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. The family will have a private gathering...

Josefina Ramirez Benavides

Josefina Ramirez Benavides

Aug 22, 2025



Josefina Ramirez Benavides of Sweetwater, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 22, 2025 at the age of 89.

A prayer service will be held 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon David Mendez officiating, followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M., recited by Deacon David Mendez.

Holy Mass of Christian Burial...

William Paul "Butch" Burrow

William Paul "Butch" Burrow

Aug 22, 2025

William Paul Burrow (Butch), age 77, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Silver Spring Health and Rehab Center in Abilene, Texas.

His wishes were to be cremated. His celebration of life will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Nolan County Coliseum Cantina. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Butch...

Cynthia Rae-Ruth Konze

Cynthia Rae-Ruth Konze

Aug 20, 2025

Cynthia Rae-Ruth Konze, age 73, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.

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

Cynthia was born on February 14, 1952 in New York, New York to Lycurgus Ray...

Mary Ann Smith

Mary Ann Smith

Aug 20, 2025

Mary Ann Smith, age 96, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Jim Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow at Lone Wolf Cemetery in Scurry County, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent...

Benny M. Valenzuela

Benny M. Valenzuela

Aug 12, 2025

Benny M. Valenzuela, age 84, of Sweetwater, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Hendrick Medical Center North in Abilene, Texas.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M..

Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Fred Johnson...

Celia Sepeda Castillo

Celia Sepeda Castillo

Aug 8, 2025

Celia S. Castillo, age 80, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Hendrick Hospice Care Center in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by family.

A prayer vigil will be held 6:30 P.M., Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon David Mendez officiating, followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M., recited by Victor Rubio, Jr..

Holy Mass of...

Bruce Milven Mc Kinney

Bruce Milven Mc Kinney

Aug 7, 2025

Bruce Milven McKinney, age 65, of Loraine, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 surrounded by family.

His wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Bruce was born on July 14, 1960 in Loraine, Texas to John and Annie Joe (Huff) McKinney. He married Chreyl Clements...

Margarita G. Hernandez

Margarita G. Hernandez

Jul 7, 2025

Margarita G. Hernandez, age 78, of Sweetwater, Texas, (Former resident of Haskell, Texas), passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at her residence.

Family will receive friends at Cate - Spencer & Trent Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas, on Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, July 11, 2025 at Willow Cemetery in...

Jerry Leonard Gailis

Jerry Leonard Gailis

Jul 5, 2025

Jerry Leonard Gailis, age 81, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2025 at his residence.

Per his wishes, his body was cremated. A private burial of his cremains were held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Jerry was born on November 17, 1943 in Sweetwater, Texas...

Mary Gauna Lozano

Mary Gauna Lozano

Jul 4, 2025

Mary Gauna Lozano, age 87, of Hurst, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Associate Pastor Phillip Litton officiating. Burial will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Mary was born...

Delwyn Keith (D.K.) Robinett

Delwyn Keith (D.K.) Robinett

Jul 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Delwyn Keith Robinett (D.K.), 86, of Sweetwater, Texas. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025. D.K. was born in Garza County Texas on May 25th 1939 to the late Sherman and Katharine (Carr) Robinett.

D.K. attended Union, Klondike, and Lamesa High Schools. He met the love of his...

Brent Channing Boiles

Brent Channing Boiles

Jul 2, 2025

Brent Channing Boiles was born April 19, 1993 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He passed away at his parents' home in Sweetwater July 2, 2025.

Brent was an avid fan of baseball and played the game as a gifted left-handed pitcher and first baseman. Brent had the creative ability to draw animals, still-life, cameos, and various caricatures patterned after the famous artist,...

Jesus (Jesse) S. De Leon, Jr.

Jesus (Jesse) S. De Leon, Jr.

Jul 1, 2025

Jesus (Jesse) De Leon, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

A prayer service will be held 6:30 P.M., Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M., recited by Deacon David Mendez.

Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be l:00 P.M., Friday, July...

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