Oct 29, 2026

SAN ANGELO: Virginia Lee (Shelton) Claxton passed away on October 29, 2026 at her home San Angelo, she was surrounded by her loving husband and family. Service will be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, at 2:00pm at Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Monday November 2, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home. 

Virginia was...

Oct 10, 2026

Patricia Marie (Shahan) Gibson, age 55, of Ovalo, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and countless memories that will be cherished for years to come. She was born on September 22, 1971 to William Shahan and Paula Marie Shahan.

Patricia was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and caring friend....

Oct 7, 2026

Josephine Bugarin was a Native New Yorker with a West Texas spirit.

Josephine was born in Brooklyn, New York, December 1, 1944. She had a challenging early life which fostered her resilient spirit and unshakable grit. She spent over 8 years at an orphanage with her older brother Eddie, while her merchant marine father worked around the globe. Josie also...

Oct 5, 2026

Jim Greenlee was born on August 24, 1942, to Homer and Isla Greenlee. He was the second of three children, growing up between his older brother, Charles, and his younger sister, Suzette.

He was born and raised in Fort Worth, graduating from Paschal High School in 1961. After graduation, he attended Texas A&M for one semester before deciding college...

Sep 21, 2026

Searcy Junior "S.J." Parker, age 94 and his beloved wife of 73 years, Jean Parker, age 91, both of Abilene, passed away just four days apart, holding hands in spirit as they lived their entire lives together. S.J. joined the Lord on September 21, 2026, and Jean followed him to heaven on September 25, 2026. True to their vows of...

Sep 11, 2026

Cody Wayne VanZandt, better known as “Bubba,” passed away on September 11, 2026, in Temple, Texas.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 16th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, Texas. Services will be held on Thursday, September 17th, First Baptist Church Buffalo Gap, at 10 a.m., with burial following at Buffalo Gap Cemetery.

Bubba was born...

Sep 8, 2026

Patsy Marie Roberson, of Abilene, Texas, beloved Mom and Mimi, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 90. Family and friends are invited to a visitation at Fry-Smith Funeral Home on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Oplin Cemetery, at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, September 15,...

Aug 30, 2026

Aug 12, 2026

Christi Anne Eaton (Fuller), age 72, peacefully passed away on August 12, 2026, after a swift and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She has been wonderfully reunited with the love of her life, eternally serving their Lord Jesus Christ.

Raised in Gorman, Texas, Christi was the cherished daughter of Claude and Juanita Fuller. Growing up, her foundation of faith was...

Aug 6, 2026

Lois Alberta McCleery Fergason (Grannie) passed from this life on August 6, 2026. She was born October 13, 1925, the 6th child of John and Lillian McCleery, in Tankersley, Texas, just west of San Angelo.

She started school in a one-room schoolhouse in Tankersley and graduated at 16 from San Angelo High School. She went on to graduate from San Angelo...

Jul 4, 2026

Lee Wayne Jowers, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on April 23, 1940, in Abilene, TX, and later moved to Ranger in 1953. Wayne graduated from Ranger High School in 1958. He attended Ranger Junior College before returning to Abilene, where he attended Hardin-Simmons University.

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Jun 25, 2026

Leola Reid Allmand, 85, of Runaway Bay, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 25, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday June 27, 2026 from 1:30 to 2:30 at Lawn Baptist Church, Lawn, Texas. A visitation will follow in the family life center at the church. Leola was born Sally Leola Reid...

Jun 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Diann Flatt

Diann Flatt entered her heavenly home surrounded by the love she had spent a lifetime giving to others. While our hearts are broken by her passing, we find comfort knowing she is now at peace and resting in the presence of her Savior.

Diann was a devoted Christian whose life revolved around caring for...

May 28, 2026

Retired MSgt., Edward Leroy Hart, 89, of Tuscola, died unexpectedly on May 28, 2026, at a Marble Falls hospital.Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Jean (Turner) Hart, parents, Earl and Ada (Graves) Hart, sisters, Darlene Kincaid and Joyce Sevier and brother-in-law Louie Sevier.He is survived by a daughter, Gay Cochran and husband Russell of Marble Falls; son,...

May 21, 2026

Barbara Sue Gray (Frazier) passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 21, 2026, at the age of 80. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A graveside service will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Buffalo Gap Cemetery.

Barbara was born on May...

May 4, 2026

Anna Louise McGuire died on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 74.  On November 22, 1951, JC and Tommie Phariss welcomed her into this world in Abilene, Texas.  She went to school and graduated from Jim Ned.

Anna was a resilient woman throughout her life, triumphing over uterine cancer forty years ago and facing challenges that would have overwhelmed...

Apr 27, 2026

Zelda Claudine Gray (Bland), of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, at the age of 100, lovingly surrounded by family. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1002 Litel St., Buffalo Gap, Texas. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 p.m....

Apr 19, 2026

Tammy Guy Tiner, age 65, of Buffalo Gap, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by her family and many close friends. A visitation will be held at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Baker Heights Church of Christ on Saturday, April...

Apr 13, 2026

Rachel Finch passed from this life on Monday, April 13, 2026. A vistitation will be held at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, Texas on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 5-7pm.Rachel Gay Finch was born in Dallas, Texas and adopted by Bill and Patricia Davis. Being an artistic person, Rachel enjoyed numerous outlets for her creativity. She grew up spending lots...

Apr 2, 2026

Tommy Rex "Tom" Harmon, 70, passed away on April 2, 2026, in Buffalo Gap, Texas. A graveside service will be held at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery on Saturday, April 4 at 11:00am.Born July 11, 1955, in Roanoke, Virginia, Tom lived a life defined by steady devotion-to his family, to his country, and to the values he carried quietly but firmly....