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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.