Mar 28, 2022

TUSCOLA: Rebecca Ann Richburg, 75, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at her home in Tuscola. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 10:00am at Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Rebecca was born in Roscoe on April 18, 1946, to J. C. Richburg and Virgie Ruth (Lamb) Richburg. She graduated from Cooper High School...

Mar 28, 2022

BUFFALO GAP: Shirley June (Ewing) Lott-Roberson, 85, lifelong resident of Buffalo Gap, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2022, in Abilene.

She was born in Anson, Texas, to Carlos Ewing and Nancy Pearl (McCoy) Ewing on June 5, 1936. Shirley attended school in Anson and Abilene.  She worked at the Buffalo Gap Steakhouse for many years then...

Mar 27, 2022

Luan Meyer, 88, went to her heavenly home on March 27, 2022. She was born in Dawson County, Texas on March 2, 1934.

Luan was the youngest child of Lee and Clyta Lovelady. She had worked several jobs over the years but was best known for managing Cowtown Boots for 14 years until it closed. She loved...

Mar 21, 2022

GLEN ROSE: Newton Isaac “Ike” Tennison, PhD., 86, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 1:00pm, in the chapel of Wylie Funeral Home in Glen Rose. Bural will Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton. Arrangements directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola.  A visitation will be held on Friday, March...

Feb 22, 2022

Ruth Ellen Meeks, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2022. Ruth was born on May 30, 1925 to Rubin and Jessie Lee Haygood. She was born in the small town of Jersey, Arkansas. Her family moved to Star City, Arkansas where she helped on her family farm and with their restaurant. She married...

Feb 19, 2022

John Buril Hudson, 67, also known as Johnny or Johnny B., passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home in Lawn, Texas.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 1:30 pm in the Sanctuary of Lawn Baptist Church, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola, Texas.  A visitation will be held on Sunday February...

Feb 18, 2022

Jerry Winford Adams, 87, went to be with our Lord on February 18, 2022, at the age of 87, with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born May 25, 1934, to Chester T. and Wilma McMillian Adams. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 1:00pm in the sanctuary of Lawn Baptist Church,...

Feb 8, 2022

Nancy Ann Cox Welch, 85, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Elm Creek Baptist Church, 6110 FM 89, Tuscola. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, February14, 2022, in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home. Services will be officiated by her grandson-in-law,...

Feb 4, 2022

ABILENE- Sheldon Allan Weinstein, died on February 4,2022. He was born on August 4, 1933, in Winthrop, Massacuchests, the son of Jack and Rilla (Edwards) Weinstein. Sheldon Graduated from Revere High School in June of 1951. Following his graduation, he entered the United States Air Force on April 9, 1953. He worked his way up the ranks and retired...

Feb 2, 2022

Donald Bingham, age 82, peacefully left his earthly home into the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2022 with his loving family at his bedside. Don was born in Glenwood, MN on March 19, 1939 to Donald E. and Anice F. Bingham. Don entered the Army through selective service in 1963. He served as a helicopter crew chief in...

Jan 30, 2022

Dorothy Jane Bell (Dot, Nana, Momma) 74 Born 1/16/1948 in Abilene, Tx to Herman Alton Swindle and Eunice Fay Roberson Swindle

She received her Heavenly Wings on 1/30/2022 surrounded by her family. In her early years she worked at Eaton’s processing plant, Pride Refinery, and other various jobs. She loved to take care of people which led...

Jan 22, 2022

Lenora Arlyne Gallas Reid, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

She was a lady who never had a cross word to say about anyone, never met a stranger, made friends very easily and a member of the Lawn Church of Christ.

Lenora was born May 24,...

Jan 16, 2022

Beverly Kay McConnell was born July 24, 1951 in Big Spring, TX to Margaret Moser and Walter Abbe. She passed away on January 16, 2022 in Abilene, TX. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1970. Beverly worked hard at Eagle Aviation for the past 27 years where co workers became family. She married the love of her life and...

Jan 12, 2022

Nora "Ellen" Mullings King, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Nora's funeral will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, January 19, 2021 in the sanctuary of Lawn Baptist Church, Mark Moore officiating, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Burial will be held a 1:00pm in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene....

Jan 11, 2022

Bonnie Fairey of Winters, 99, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022, after a brief illness. Bonnie was born on March 28, 1922, to O.H. and Ida Mae Casey near Belton, Texas, the third of seven children. She married Edwin Arthur Fairey in 1937 and they settled in Winters. She was employed in the cafeteria of Winters Independent School...

Jan 6, 2022

Christene Funderburg of Tuscola, Texas passed away on Jan 6, 2022. Services are pending due to Covid-19.

Jan 4, 2022

Barbara Martin, 72, of Abilene passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4th of 2022 with her family at her side. Graveside services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in the McBee Cemetery, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 11, from 5 to 7pm at...

Dec 30, 2021

Eric Lon Rogers, 50, of Baird, Texas, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2021. While driving a work truck, Eric was able to keep the truck under control, avoiding all other traffic. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Potosi Cemetery. Funeral services are directed by Fry - Smith Funeral Home,...

Dec 27, 2021

Dorothy Faye Cotton Aldridge, 96, was born August 11, 1925, at home in Bethel, Runnels Co., she passed away in Abilene on December 27, 2021, after a short decline in her health. At one year old, her parents moved them to Drasco, where she lived until graduation from Bradshaw High School in 1943, Dorothy met Amos Aldridge in 1941, married...

Dec 10, 2021

Vada Louise Zimmerlee, 96, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 13, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Tuscola at 11:00am, burial will follow in Dewey Cemetery, Lawn. Directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home...