Nov 17, 2022

Leneta Willene Griffin, 78, of Abilene, passed away peacefully in her home on November 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Clella Mae Scoggin, JD Scoggin, Cashur Dowell, and she is survived by her children Kimberly and Roger Fulton, Brian and Anita Gary, and Monty and Casey Griffin, her grandchildren Amanda and Al Mosley, Bradan Eudy,...

Nov 6, 2022

Faye Grant, 87, of Abilene, TX passed away November 6, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimers. She was born December 23, 1934 in Goldsboro, TX to the late Danie May and Jessie William "Willie" Aldridge. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, J.W. "Spud" Aldridge and Jack Aldridge, sister, Bennie Hendrix, first husband and children's...

Oct 28, 2022

OVALO: Linda Marie (Pettus) Stockton, 82, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at her home in Ovalo. A funeral service will be held at 1:30pm, Monday, October 31, 2022, in the Tuscola United Methodist Church, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 30, from 4 to 6pm at the funeral home....

Oct 19, 2022

BUFFALO GAP: James (Jim) Carlton Mabes, 82, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Abilene.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 2:00pm in the sanctuary of Gateway Baptist Church, burial will follow in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola.  A visitation will be held on Friday, October...

Oct 19, 2022

ABILENE: Marylyn Kate (Logan) Ellinger-Tate passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery at 10:00am, Marylyn’s grandchildren will officiate the service, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola.

Marylyn was born on January 12, 1933, in Utopia Texas to James M and Eula...

Oct 12, 2022

TUSCOLA: Glen Keith Heard, 60, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 1:30pm First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene, officiated by Cliff Stewart, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will take place on Monday, October 17, from 5 to 7pm at Abilene...

Oct 11, 2022

Alvis Eugene Blankenship, 92 years old, passed away on October 11, 2022, in Abilene, after spending the past few months on Hospice Care. Alvis was born March 18th, 1930, in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Aaron and Bea Blankenship. He graduated from Wewoka High School in 1947. While attending college, Alvis made the decision to join the United States Air Force...

Oct 9, 2022

James Terry Ake, 64, of Tuscola, Texas passed away in the early hours of the morning on October 9, 2022. Terry was born on July 30, 1958 in Brady, Texas to the late James and Loraine Ake. He grew up in Abilene, Texas where he participated in FFA and 4H. Terry met his soul mate and love...

Oct 2, 2022

Kenneth Dee Snodgrass, a long-time resident of Tuscola, Texas, went peacefully to be with his Lord in heaven on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Ken was born on September 23, 1934, in Cedar Gap, Texas to John H. Snodgrass and Minnie Belle (Nichols) Snodgrass. As a young man growing up in the country, he learned the value of hard work...

Sep 20, 2022

Ricky Ray Dean, the first born child of Hollis and Betty Dean, was born July 31st, 1953 in Abilene, TX and passed on September 20th, 2022. He had the perfect childhood growing up on the family farm in Wingate and attended school in Wingate then Winters, where he graduated in 1973. While playing high school football for Winters, Ricky...

Sep 15, 2022

Granville Griffith of Clyde, Texas passed away on Sep 15, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 2, 2022

Alice Venita Womack walked on from this life and into the presence of her Lord on Sept 2, 2022, where she is now being led by holding on to His garment. She was born, the seventh of eight children, to George G. and Lillian Stone Green in Slaton, TX on May 5, 1940. She proudly identified as a member of...

Aug 22, 2022

Wanda Ganelle (Everts) Ford was born August 13, 1933 in Scurry County, Texas to John and Effie Everts. She was 1 of 6 children. She graduated from Ira High school in 1952 and married Weldon Ford from Snyder, Tx October 4, 1952, just before Weldon was drafted into the Korean War. She was a strong resilient woman who endured...

Jul 22, 2022

Dorothy Rae Jenkins Futch, 81, of Balmorhea (formally of Buffalo Gap) passes away on July 22, 2022, at her daughter's house. Dorothy will be laid to rest by the side of her husband James Futch on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 1:00pm in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery committal shelter (pavilion), directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. She was born...

Jul 18, 2022

Glenda Sue Fleming, age 79, of New London, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1942, in Ville Platte, LA, to parents Joe and Hazel Nelson. Glenda was the proud middle child between her older sister Donna and younger brother Jody. She spent many of her childhood years in Louisiana before moving...

Jul 10, 2022

TUSCOLA: Mildred Louise (Cockerham) Carter, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 10, 2022. A graveside service will be held on Saturday July 16, 2022, at 10:00am in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery, Kenneth Cunningham officiating, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 15 from 5 to 7pm at...

Jun 25, 2022

Jewell Marie Harden, 81, went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. She was born to James Tollie and Jewel Dean (Taylor) Coker on July 22, 1940, in Durant, Oklahoma. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the First Baptist Church, Abilene, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home,...

Jun 18, 2022

TUSCOLA: Billy Ray Davis, age 90, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his residence. A graveside service will be held in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 10:00am, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. The service will be performed by David Skinner of River of life Church, Abilene. A visitation will be held on...

Jun 17, 2022

Tommy was born on a snowy, windy day on February 22, 1938, in Winters, Tx to Charles and Beulah Cary of Novice, Tx. Tommy was the oldest of two siblings, Nancy (Handley) and Charlene (Gray). Tommy was raised on the ranch/farm and became a proud member of the Lawn Longhorns, where he found his lifelong love of sports, especially...

May 27, 2022

OVALO: Johnie Clinton Wheeler, 82, passed away on May 27, 2022. Funeral services for Clinton will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 1:30pm in the sanctuary of Jim Ned Valley Church of Christ, burial to follow in the Shep cemetery, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31, from 5 to...