Starr Francis (Burch)  Freeland

Starr Francis (Burch) Freeland

Mar 23, 2018

LAWN: Starr Freeland, 63, passed away Friday March 23, 2018 at a local medical facility. A graveside service will held be at 11:00am, Tuesday March 27, 2018 in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Mark Moore officiating, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 26, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home...

Betty Ham

Betty Ham

Mar 15, 2018

Betty Jean (Gorman) Ham of Lawn went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 15, 2018 just 2 days short of her 88th birthday. Services, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, will be held at Tuscola Methodist Church, 702 7th St. Tuscola, Texas at 2 pm Saturday, March 17, 2018, officiated by Ryan Goodwin and Marcy Grun; there will not...

Marvona Joyce (Smith)  Anderson

Marvona Joyce (Smith) Anderson

Feb 28, 2018

TUSCOLA: Marvona Joyce Anderson, 73, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Marvona was born on December 12, 1944, in Walters, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Vera Smith. She Married Dois “Wink” Anderson on September 2, 1959, in Waurika, Oklahoma. Marvona’s passion was oil painting, playing computer games, and being...

Patty Wayne (Adams)  Rosson

Patty Wayne (Adams) Rosson

Feb 18, 2018

WINTERS: Patty Rosson, 85, beloved Mother and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, February 18, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the First Baptist Church, Winters, at 1:00 pm, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be Wednesday, February 21, from 5 to 7:00 pm at...

Bobie Dean McCoy

Bobie Dean McCoy

Feb 13, 2018

Bobie Dean McCoy April 14, 1932 – February 13, 2018 Bobie Dean McCoy “Papa” age 85 went to be at peace with his Savior Tuesday, February 13, 2018. He was born on April 14, 1932, in Hodges Texas to the W. C. "Blue" and Lena Josephine McCoy. Bobie loved hunting, fishing, watching wrestling, and old westerns. He was known for...

Jose (Rios)  Rios

Jose (Rios) Rios

Feb 12, 2018

Jose "Say" Arturo Rios, 38, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, in Tulia, Texas. Say was born in San Angelo, Texas on February 16, 1979. Three years later his family moved to Abilene, Texas, where he attended Wylie High School and graduated in the top ten of his class in 1997. Say worked for several years at the Abilene Country...

Joseph Francis Doherty

Joseph Francis Doherty

Feb 12, 2018

Joseph Doherty, 82, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, February 12, 2018, at his home in Ovalo. He entered this world on November 9, 1935, born to Walter and Margaret Doherty. Joseph's parents signed for him to enlist in the United States Air Force at the Age of seventeen. At the age of eighteen,...

Soila Maria (Vidaurri)  Sanchez

Soila Maria (Vidaurri) Sanchez

Feb 5, 2018

TUSCOLA: Soila Sanchez, 83, beloved Mother, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on her wedding anniversary, February 5, 2018. She entered this world on July 3, 1934, in George West, TX, born to Jesus M. and Ascencion (Ybarra) Vidaurri. Soila felt her calling was to care for people, from her family to the families of Tuscola, she was able...

Troy Abbe

Troy Abbe

Jan 28, 2018

Troy Ray Abbe was born March 24,1953 in Clovis, New Mexico to Margaret Monroe (Moser) and Walter Edward Abbe. He went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2018 in Tuscola. He spent his life as a devoted family man and worked hard for all he had. He worked at Texas Instruments for many years, and while there,...

David Weaver

David Weaver

Jan 8, 2018

ABILENE: Brian David Weaver, 52, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at his home after a lengthy battle with glioblastoma multiforme, also known as GBM, a brain cancer for which there is no cure. David was born on Monday, May 31, 1965, in Nocona, Texas, where he spent his school career participating...

Wayne Allan Heinze

Wayne Allan Heinze

Dec 31, 2017

​​ BUFFALO GAP: Reverend Wayne Allan Heinze, 88 entered into Heaven Sunday, December 31, 2017. He left behind his wife of 63 years Sue (Doucette) Heinze who served faithfully by his side. He was born in Houston on February 28, 1929, the son of Dan and Lois Heinze, he was the fourth child of the five children

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Lupe (Chavez)  Quintanilla

Lupe (Chavez) Quintanilla

Dec 25, 2017

OVALO: Guadalupe Quintanilla, 92, beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Christmas Day. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 30, 2017, in the Ovalo Baptist Church’s sanctuary, officiated by Bro. Pat Voce, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Friday,...

Kathy Lynn (Mathews)  Speegle

Kathy Lynn (Mathews) Speegle

Dec 19, 2017

Kathy Lynn Mathews Speegle, 62, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and wife was called to her eternal resting place on December 19, 2017. Kathy was born on May 29, 1955 in Fort Valley, Georgia, to Aldean and Martha Mathews. Kathy is survived by her husband Bill, her son Mathew of Tuscola, TX and a son Michael and his wife...

Bobby Lynn (Austin)  Austin

Bobby Lynn (Austin) Austin

Dec 8, 2017

TUSCOLA: Bobby Austin, 76, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 8, 2017. ***Service update, service are now pending*** Directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. .He entered this world on February 22, 1941, in Baird, TX, born to Robert "Bob" and Effie "Laverne" (Bryant) Austin. After a brief service in the Marines, Bobby managed Gibson's...

Joanna Phyllis (Kraatz)  Owens

Joanna Phyllis (Kraatz) Owens

Nov 24, 2017

Joanna Owens, 55, beloved Daughter, Wife, Sister, Mother, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 24, 2017. A funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. November 27, 2017 at Lawn Baptist church with a private family burial at Bradshaw cemetery. She entered this world on August 27, 1962, in Rantoul, IL, born to Fred and...

Tony Lanar (Elkins)  Elkins

Tony Lanar (Elkins) Elkins

Nov 17, 2017

OVALO: Tony Lanar Elkins, 60, died Friday, November 17, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 21, 2017, in the McBee Cemetery, Ovalo, Services are officiated by Burtis Williams and directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Tony was born on December 27, 1956, to Robert and VonDean (Rose) Elkins in Abilene. He attended school...

Richard Anthony Joeris

Richard Anthony Joeris

Nov 11, 2017

BUFFALO GAP: Richard Anthony Joeris, 63, began his life’s journey on September 3, 1954, in Abilene Texas, the place where his grandparents, Joseph and Anna Joeris, settled after their journey from Germany. His father and mother, Fred and Thelma (Vinson) Joeris, raised Richard and his six brothers and sisters there. Richard began his educational journey at St. Joseph’s Academy...

Rosalie (Zagar)  Fields

Rosalie (Zagar) Fields

Nov 10, 2017

ABILENE: Rosalie Fields, 84, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal home on November 10, 2017. She was born on August 16, 1933, in Bradys Bend, PA, to Anton and Frances (Bolf) Zagar. She moved to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, attended area schools and graduated from Central High School. She worked as a nurses aide at Good Shepherd Nursing Home...

Terry Marshall Messerla

Terry Marshall Messerla

Nov 1, 2017

BUFFALO GAP: Terry Marshall Messerla, 71, passed away at his home in Buffalo Gap on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery at 3:30 pm, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola with Rev. Mike Woodard officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, from 5...

Jeanette Corolyn (Bosi)  Gastelum

Jeanette Corolyn (Bosi) Gastelum

Oct 27, 2017

Jeanette Bosi Gastelum, 72, won her battle against breast cancer and gained her angel wings on Friday, October 27, 2017. She was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home. Jeanette was born on February 11, 1945, in San Fernando, California to Aldo Bosi and Pauline Flynn. Family and friends always came first with...