Larry Lee (Cockerham)  Cockerham

Larry Lee (Cockerham) Cockerham

Oct 25, 2017

Larry Lee Cockerham went to be with Jesus at age 69 on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his sister’s house in Buffalo Gap. He was born on Wednesday, May19, 1948 to Issac and Artilda (Golden) Cockerham in Tulles Louisianan. He moved to Texas in 1955 and after high school graduation he went to work in the oil field. While...

Lillian H Fuqua

Lillian H Fuqua

Oct 19, 2017

Lillian Hicks Fuqua, 101, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, in Menard Texas, she was formally of Tuscola, Texas. She was born June 10, 1916 to Sallie and Bill Hogan. She was raised at Tuscola. She joined The First Baptist Church at Tuscola in 1927. Baptised in Pat Mullins stock tank before the church had a baptistry. She worked...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Oct 19, 2017

ABILENE: Jerrell (Jerry) Mills Smith, 78, formerly of Eastland and Arlington, passed away on October 19, 2017, at Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, after a ten-year battle with Primary MyleoFibrosis . Services will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017, 11:00a.m. in the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary, Eastland,...

Juanelle Rosson Pursley

Juanelle Rosson Pursley

Sep 26, 2017

SAN ANGELO: Juanelle Pursley, 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017, at 11:00am in the McBee Cemetery, FM 614 Ovalo, TX 7954. Pastor Pat Voce of Ovalo Baptist Church officiating, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Juanelle was born on September 7, 1929, to Walter Edward and June...

Loy Stockton

Loy Stockton

Sep 12, 2017

TUSCOLA: Kenneth Loy Stockton, November 14, 1934-September 12, 2017. Loy Stockton began his dash on earth as the first son of John and Irene Stockton. He was born at home on a farm near Tuscola, TX. The son of a long line of farmers, his destiny was set and he followed it with a passion. A man who lives...

LaRie Ann (Poindxter)  Hancock

LaRie Ann (Poindxter) Hancock

Sep 7, 2017

GOLDSBORO: LaRie Ann Belcher-Hancock, 71, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at a local medical facility. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 1:00pm in the sanctuary at Lawn Baptist Church, Mark Moore officiating, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, from 5 to 7pm at...

Betty Grace (Osburne)  Altum

Betty Grace (Osburne) Altum

Sep 3, 2017

ABILENE: Betty Grace Altum, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at her home in Abilene. A visitation for Betty will be held at 10:00am to 11:30am on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Fry~Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, a memorial service will follow the visitation starting at 11:30 at the funeral home. Betty was born in Abilene to Orpheus...

Pearl Marie (Eubanks)  Allen

Pearl Marie (Eubanks) Allen

Aug 31, 2017

LAWN: Pearl Allen, 89, beloved Mother and friend to many, was called to her eternal resting place on August 31, 2017. She entered this world on May 29, 1928 in Talpa, TX, born to Walter and Annie Mae Eubanks. On June 15th 1946 she married Melbert Allen of Lawn, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1999 after 53...

Wilda (Cumby)  Burnett

Wilda (Cumby) Burnett

Aug 28, 2017

Wilda Burnett, 79, beloved Mother, was called to heaven to share her eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 28, 2017. She entered this world on September 25, 1937, in Rogers, TX, born to Victor "Dick" and Francis Cumby. She married Charles Burnett on August 17, 1985, in Tuscola, Texas. The family will receive...

Bettie L (Christian)  Mashburn

Bettie L (Christian) Mashburn

Aug 19, 2017

Bettie Lurose Christian Mashburn went to her Heavenly Home to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Bettie was a lifelong resident of Abilene, where she was born on February 23, 1936 to Cora Lee and Benjamin Taylor Christian.

A viewing will be held on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Fry-Smith Funeral...

James Delane Gryder

James Delane Gryder

Aug 4, 2017

James “Jimmy” Delane Gryder, 69, passed away on August 4, 2017, at Hendricks Hospice Center after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 5 to 7pm at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, Texas. Services will be held at 3pm Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Jim Ned Valley Church of Christ, in Tuscola, Texas,...

Richard Mack (Belcher)  Belcher

Richard Mack (Belcher) Belcher

Jul 30, 2017

Richard Belcher of Lawn, Texas passed away on Jul 30, 2017. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Bronson Alynn (Boyles)  Boyles

Bronson Alynn (Boyles) Boyles

Jul 29, 2017

ABILENE: Bronson Boyles, 19, beloved son, brother, nephew, and grandson was called to his eternal resting place on July 29, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Mission Abilene, 3301 North 3rd Street, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 1, from 5...

Frank (White)  White

Frank (White) White

Jul 23, 2017

Fredrick White, 87, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, July 23, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 10:00am in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery, officiated by Marcy Grun, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 25, from 5 to 7pm at...

Jerry Don (Horton)  Horton

Jerry Don (Horton) Horton

Jul 5, 2017

Jerry Don Horton, 55, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 5, 2017. He entered this world on July 22, 1961, in Abilene, TX, born to Don and Mary Lou Horton.

He is survived by his wife, Mandy Horton of Tuscola; mother, Mary Lou Horton of Abilene; daughters, Stacy Horton Sanchez...

Sue (Stevens)  Vaughn

Sue (Stevens) Vaughn

Jun 21, 2017

Billie "Sue" Vaughn, 85, beloved Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 21, 2017. She entered this world on November 3, 1931 in Peacock, TX, born to Opal and Alma Stevens. Sue married her true love, Runt Vaughn, on December 18, 1948 in Abilene, Texas. The couple eventually made their home in Lawn,...

Brenda Gayle (Dutton)  Martin

Brenda Gayle (Dutton) Martin

Jun 19, 2017

Brenda (Dutton) Martin, age 71, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, June 19, 2017, while at her home in Tuscola, TX. A graveside service will be held at 11am June 24, 2017, in the Little Saline Cemetery in Menard County, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 23,...

Preston Lee (Williams)  Williams

Preston Lee (Williams) Williams

Jun 12, 2017

Preston Williams, 73, a loving Dad and Papa was called home on June 12, 2017. He died in the presence of all four of his children, from lung cancer complications.

Funeral services are being handled by Fry-Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in...

Audrey Wright

Audrey Wright

Jun 5, 2017

Audrey Elaine Wright, 75, born in Ranger, Tx, April 4, 1942 passed away June 5, 2017. A graveside service will be at 11:00am in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery on Thursday, June 8, 2017, Marcy Grun officiating, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation was held on Wednesday, June 7, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home.

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Seretha Fay (Baker)  Baker

Seretha Fay (Baker) Baker

May 26, 2017

Cedar Gap: Seretha Fay Baker, 79, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, at her house. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 28, at 1:00 pm in the Snodgrass Cemetery on Taylor County Cr 154, just east of Hwy 83/84. Directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. www.fry-smith.com