Heard's Prairie Cemetery

06/10/2025

We are excited to have the option for online donations via PayPal platform; this is a safe and secure means to donate and receive a receipt for your donation.

The PayPal platform offers multiple options for payment, including credit cards and Apple pay. There is also the ability to cover the 3% processing fee, never expected, but always appreciated.

We are grateful for all donations, no matter the amount.

Donations to Heard's Prairie Cemetery help support our Texas Historical Cemetery that has served our community for over 150 years. This is not a perpetual care cemetery, ongoing upkeep is dependent upon the continued support of the community and the loved ones of those buried here.

06/08/2025

2025 Heards Prairie Cemetery Working is in the books! Thanks to everyone who came out, sat a spell, worked on their loved ones grave, and shared a meal.

Attendees:

Debra Branter
Danni Miller
Letha Winstead
Shirley Bain
Brenda Brantner
Jimmy Richardson
Charles Ray Morehead
Chas Brantner
Ricky Brantner
Candace (Brantner) Johnson
Joe Johnson
John Ferguson
Becky (White) Ferguson
John White
Debra White
Savannah White

2025 Cemetery Donation collections day of:

Charles Ray Morehead $200
Candace & Joe Johnson $200
John & Debra White $200
Ron & Jeannine White $200
John & Becky (White) Ferguson $200

Additional Donations received:
Scott & Michelle Mathews $100
Jan Hughes $500
Marise Hobbs $1,080

Special recognition to Jan White Hughes and Wanda White who came ahead of time and cleaned off and placed flowers on many of the graves. And to John and Debra White for cleaning up the pavilion so we could all share a meal.

We are excited (and relieved) to share that tax filings for the cemetery are finally current; we've had some struggles with accounting help, but that's all lined out.

Soon to come FY2024 expenses and donations, and we are going to offer online donation options in the near future.

05/31/2024

The Heard's Prairie Cemetery received an additional 4" of rain last night. Further, the largest (oak) tree in the cemetery fell over. Looking up the root end, it was obvious that this tree was also in the process of dying. All this said, due to last nights rain, and the prediction of more rain both tonight and tomorrow, we regret that we must cancel this year's event. The grounds are saturated. Tree damage is extensive and cleanup is in progress, but temporarily postponed. Someone will be at the cemetery to let people know, but we suggest that you stay home, stay safe, and PLEASE spread the word!

Donations may be mailed to:

Heard's Prairie Cemetery
7264 FM 2954
Bremond, Texas 76629

05/25/2024

There are 18 dead trees in the cemetery, not to mention the outhouse. Arrangements have been made to cut them down and burn all. It will cost in the vicinity of $5500. Insurance went up 20% this year. Water and electric bills, even though we are charged the minimum, are monthly and ongoing. It costs the cemetery $450 each time it is mowed and w**d eaten. This is not a perpetual care cemetery. When the money is gone, it is gone. Your kind and generous donations are what helps to keep the cemetery functioning. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

05/25/2024

It's no secret that Robertson County has already seen a good deal of storm activity, and with that, our little cemetery has as well. There are a couple of trees down, MANY branches down, and we've lost one of our cherished outhouses.

Cemetery support and gathering attendance has dwindled, so we are suggesting that you come check on your loved ones gravesites. Not sure if we will be able to have someone out to do a full clean up prior to the upcoming working.

Any and all help is appreciated.

06/12/2023

Photos from the 2023 Cemetery Working. Thank you to those who stopped by, to those who donated, and those who broke bread with us.

When even a few gather, many are honored, so we hope to see you all next year.

06/12/2023

The 2023 Annual Heard's Prairie Cemetery working is in the books; we had 18 in attendance.

Special recognition to two people who were unable to attend this year, but were greatly missed:
Mark Webb who donated two baskets for raffle that raised $145.00, and Gerrie Jones Yates, our wonderful Cemetery Historian, who helps to keep all of our burial records in a tidy format.

The 2022 calendar year saw expenditures totaling $6504.20, broken down as follows:
Utilities - $1127.20
Insurance - $2077.00
Mowing - $3100.00
General Maintenance - $200

and revenue totaling $5024.41, broken down as follows:
O&G Revenue - $1232.19
Interest income - $107.22
Donations - $3685.00

We are also pleased to announce that we finally have all of the franchise tax issues sorted, and have received a $200 refund from the Comptroller of Public Accounts. We have been advised by the Secretary of State that our 501c3 is in order; however, the IRS has been experiencing delays in data updates for the Tax Exempt Organization Search tool, they are still processing paper-filed 990 series received 2021 and later.

Last, but not least, sincere gratitude goes out to Dennis Reed who made emergency electrical repairs to power lines that had been pulled down by a large truck. Dennis came out on short notice and charged us for parts only; what a blessing to be a part of a great community.

04/08/2023

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, June 3rd
Heard's Prairie Cemetery Working