Patti La Nette (Irwin)  Irwin

Patti La Nette (Irwin) Irwin

Jun 8, 2018

ARLINGTON: Patti La Nette Irwin, 55, was born on August 21, 1962 in North Hollywood, CA to Royce McKinley Irwin and the late Esta La Dell "Mitzi" Stockton Irwin Bird. She succumbed to "Multiple System Atrophy Syndrome" after nearly eight years on Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home in Arlington, TX surrounded by her family. She is survived...

Robert Paul (Dandurand)  Eckert

Robert Paul (Dandurand) Eckert

Jun 4, 2018

Robert Eckert of Tuscola, Texas passed away on Jun 4, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Brenda Sue (Lamb)  Clarkson

Brenda Sue (Lamb) Clarkson

May 29, 2018

BUFFALO GAP: Brenda Sue (Lamb) Clarkson passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at a local medical facility. She was surrounded by her family at her time of passing. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 10:00am in the Oplin cemetery, officiated by Matt Smith, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will...

Bill Brewington

Bill Brewington

May 4, 2018

Billy “Bill” J. Brewington of St. Charles, MO, and formerly of Abilene, TX, entered into the glory of Heaven the morning of Friday, May 4​th​, 2018 at the age of 76. While he will be missed greatly, his family rejoices in his Heavenly new home. Bill is fondly remembered by Carolyn Crawford Brewington, wife of 28 years, by Barbara...

Jimmy Stockton

Jimmy Stockton

May 2, 2018

​ TUSCOLA Jimmy Stockton 16, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Sunday May 6, 2018 at 3 pm at the Tuscola United Methodist Church, Ryan Goodwin officiating directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 5, from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Jimmy...

Gene Rogers

Gene Rogers

Apr 28, 2018

TUSCOLA: Barton Eugene ‘Gene’ Rogers, 84, of Tuscola, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2018. He was born on April 21, 1934, in Wingate, Texas, to C. L. ‘Dock’ and Edna Woods Rogers. Gene attended Wingate and Winters Schools. He graduated from Winters High School in 1951, and then attended Hardin Simmons University. Gene worked in the oil and...

Nelda Sue Raper

Nelda Sue Raper

Apr 27, 2018

LAWN: Nelda Sue Raper passed away on April 27, 2018, in Abilene, Texas. She was born in Abilene on October 21, 1942, the daughter of Lonnie and Lottie Bell Dean of Tuscola. She married Ronnie Raper of Lawn, on September 3, 1960. The two lived in Lawn where they raised their two girls, Susan and Vickie. Sue was a homemaker...

James Carley Clearman

James Carley Clearman

Apr 26, 2018

OVALO: James "Jamie" Carley Clearman, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 with his family at his side. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, April 30, 2018 in the sanctuary of Lawn Baptist Church, officiated by Mark Moore, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Sunday April 29th from 6...

Jerry W (Cannon)  Cannon

Jerry W (Cannon) Cannon

Apr 24, 2018

TUSCOLA: Jerry Cannon, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. A graveside service was held in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery on Saturday April, 28, 2018, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Jerry was born April 10, 1945 in Brownwood to Robert and Dorothy (Lampman) Cannon. He attend school in Brownwood. He then attended school at Texas A&M and received a...

Raymond Smith

Raymond Smith

Apr 18, 2018

Raymond Smith, 75, of Abilene, TX, was surrounded by his family as he went to be with his wife on the evening of April 18, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was raised by his grandmother. Upon graduating high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, later on transferred to the Army where he finished his military career. A...

Justin Wayne Mooney

Justin Wayne Mooney

Apr 14, 2018

OVALO: Justin Wayne Mooney, 27 took flight with his newly adorned Angelic Wings on April 14, 2018 at 9:45 am. Justin entered this world on January 22, 1991 in Ventura, CA the son of Allan Mooney of Ovalo and Karen Fricke of New York. Justin is survived by his sister Nicole Beittenmiller (Chris) of Tucson and his eight brothers:...

Allene Linda Lackey Faulkner

Allene Linda Lackey Faulkner

Apr 10, 2018

Allene Linda Lackey Faulkner October 1, 1933 to April 10, 2018 A friend called this occasion the “passing of a legend”.  She was an Amazonian, certainly not in stature, but a warrior.  (With a lifelong passion for the color pink).  At age 15 Linda was stricken with crippling and disfiguring polio.  She fought pain every day of her remaining...

Winfred Dean

Winfred Dean

Apr 10, 2018

ODESSA: Winfred K. Dean, 80, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 10, 2018. He was born in south Taylor County to Lonnie and Lottie (Carter) Dean on July 24, 1937. He married Velmarie Moore in 1959 in Abilene. He spent his career as sales manager for BJ Services. He enjoyed being with his family, spending time...

Robert Kenneth Rosson

Robert Kenneth Rosson

Apr 9, 2018

Robert Kenneth Rosson, born January 25th 1932 in Winters Texas. Deceased April 9th 2018 at the ripe age of 86 years old. Robert Kenneth was preceded in death with the loss of his wife of 66 years Patty Rosson, just two short months ago. Kenneth is survived by his brother, Troy Rosson & sister in law, Eunice of Granbury,...

Ronnie Raper

Ronnie Raper

Apr 8, 2018

LAWN: Jerry Ronald (Ronnie) Raper passed away on April 8, 2018, in Abilene, Texas. He was born in Abilene on January 9, 1943, the youngest child of S.G. and Ora Raper. He grew up in Lawn, Texas and attended Lawn and Jim Ned schools. He married Sue Dean on September 3, 1960. The two lived in Lawn where they...

Jay Dane Richburg

Jay Dane Richburg

Apr 6, 2018

TUSCOLA: Jay Dane Richburg, 75, passed away at the Big Spring Veterans Hospital in Big Spring on Friday, April 6, 2018. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10:00am in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 10 from 6 to...

Jeffrey Shawn Wise

Jeffrey Shawn Wise

Apr 6, 2018

On April 6, 2018 Jeffrey Shawn Wise, 47, of Abilene, TX, was called away to go home. At the time of his passing Jeff was surrounded by family and friends. He was born on September 5, 1970 to Eddie and Shirley Wise of Abilene, TX. Above all else Jeff loved his family; his children were his joy. He also loved...

William Michael Jackson

William Michael Jackson

Apr 5, 2018

TUSCOLA: William Micheal Jackson, 69, passed away on Friday April 6,, 2018 at his house in Tuscola, with his family at his side at the time of his passing. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm at the Oak Street Church of Christ, Abilene. Directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 8,...

Frank Lyle Lanphear

Frank Lyle Lanphear

Apr 4, 2018

TUSCOLA: Frank Lanphear, 60, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 1 to 4pm at Fry~Smith Funeral Home, 502 Kent Ave, Tuscola. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date for the family. Directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Frank was born in Oswego, New...

Minnie (Woodfin)  Edwards

Minnie (Woodfin) Edwards

Mar 30, 2018

ABILENE: Minnie Edwards, 97, went to be with her Lord, family, and friends on Good Friday, March 30, 2018. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary at Broadview Baptist Church on South 27th Street, officiated by David Cason, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Burial will follow at 4:30pm in the...