Nov 15, 2023

Colby Jacob Wilde, 25 of Potosi, Texas, passed away from this life on November 15, 2023. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 2:00pm at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, Texas. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening, November 19, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm at the funeral home. Colby was born on June 23, 1998 in Abilene,...

Nov 10, 2023

Scott David Beaty, 42, of Abilene, TX, passed away on November 10, 2023, after a courageous battle with appendiceal cancer. Scott requested a party be held in his honor as opposed to traditional funeral services. We invite all his friends and family to join us at The Shed at 925 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606, on Saturday, November...

Nov 6, 2023

Steven "Mac" McVey passed away on November 6, 2023, at the age of 68. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 10:00am to noon at Fry Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, Texas. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the visitation since a private graveside service will follow later in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery....

Nov 6, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Bettye Jane Garza, age 86, a beloved member of the Lawn community, on November 6, 2023. Visitation will be held at Fry Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 5-7pm. Funeral service will be Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:30 at Lawn Baptist Church with burial to follow at Texas State...

Nov 4, 2023

Dwayne Albert Day, 61, of Tuscola, Texas died Saturday November 4, 2023 in Paducah, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday November 11 at Lawn Baptist Church in Lawn, Texas with Mark Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscola Cemetery under the direction of the Fry-Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7...

Nov 2, 2023

Johnnie (nee' Love) Wagner , 76, a long time member of Ovalo Baptist Church, went home to be with her Lord on November 2, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Ovalo Baptist Church on Saturday, Novemeber 11, 2023 at 2:00. She was born on April 23, 1947 to Marshall and Willie Love. She was the eldest of ten...

Nov 1, 2023

Melisa Mae McKibben passed from this life on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:00 at the Perini Chapel in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery with Fry Smith Funeral Home presiding. Melisa was born on July 2, 1959 in Clovis, New Mexico to Winona McDaris and was then adopted by...

Oct 31, 2023

Jo Ella (Graham) Shelton, 85, of Tuscola, Texas, passed away October 31, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 2nd from 5 - 7 p.m. at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, TX. A graveside service will take place Friday, November 3rd at 2 p.m. at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery on HWY 277 S in Abilene, TX. She...

Oct 20, 2023

In Loving Memory of James H. Williams After a lifetime of perfecting his grumpy artistry, James H. Williams, 72, has bid adieu to his earthly realm. He departed this world on October 20, 2023, no doubt with a final grumble and an iced down Pepsi. Jim was a man of many talents, a lengthy Air Force career, pretty good...

Sep 30, 2023

TUSCOLA: Laura Beatrice Thornton, 90, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 30, 2023. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 6, 2023, in the sanctuary of the Jim Ned Valley Church of Christ at 10:00am, burial will follow in the Tuscola Cemetery, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held Thursday evening, October...

Sep 23, 2023

Carol Sue (Stockton) Ransom of Menard (formerly of Buffalo Gap), Texas passed away on Sep 23, 2023. She was the daughter of John and Irene Stockton. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 10:00am in the Tuscola Cemetery.

Aug 21, 2023

Sharron Gallagher, 66, beloved Daughter, Mother, Mother-In-Law, Grandmother, Sister, and friend to many, was called to her eternal resting place on August 21, 2023. She entered this world on September 5, 1956, in Odessa, TX, born to Dale and Billie Burns, both preceded her in death. Tough-Stubborn-Frugal, she was raised in a rugged West-Texas environment that branded her with...

Aug 16, 2023

Petra was born in Elgin, TX on May 17, 1937. Surrounded by her children, family, and friends, our gracious Lord chose to call her home on August 16, 2023. Born to Jose and Simona Avalos, Petra then married Antonio Vasquez on February 14, 1954. They moved to and settled in the Lawn community in the early 60's. Preceded in death...

Aug 8, 2023

Charles Cupell of Tuscola, Texas passed away on Aug 8, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 7, 2023

Bobbidee Duck Thompson, age 63, passed away on August 7, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 2:00pm in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Abilene, Mike Greenfield officiating, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Friday August 11, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral...

Aug 3, 2023

Anne Marie Seybold, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 3, 2023, in Abilene. Born May 19, 1945, at Hendrick Hospital in Abilene, Anne was the fourth of five children to Warren Gossett and Pearl (Gossett) Rosson. She spent all her school years at Jim Ned. Shortly after, she met the older brother, of some friends,...

Jul 31, 2023

Fred Kraatz, 87, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on July 31, 2023. He entered this world on March 10, 1936 in Winters, TX born to John and Minnie Kraatz and was one of 9 children.

Fred was a hard worker from a young age and all through his...

Jul 23, 2023

Mary Arena Harris Howe, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Abilene. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Mary was...

Jul 7, 2023

ABILENE: Dennis Lee Grogan SR, age 77 years old entered eternal rest, surrounded by his family in his home on July 8, 2023, after a courageous fight with cancer. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 5 to 7pm at Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Graveside services, with honors, will be held on Wednesday, July 12,...

Jul 4, 2023

Sonya Jean (Glaze) Warren, 74, was called home to our Lord on July 4, 2023. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. A graveside service will be held on Saturday July 8, 2023 at 9:00am at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 7th...