May 22, 2022

Ricky Lee Walters, 62, passed away on May 22, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. He was born, June 25, 1959, to Calwyn and Ellen Walters, in Abilene, Texas. Ricky was raised in Moro, Texas, where he learned to farm, perform mechanics, and drive big trucks. He did all the things that country boys do with family and friends. He was an...

May 22, 2022

Billy Ray Lamb, 60, of Tuscola, passed away on May 22, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. Billy Lamb was born on May 5, 1962, to Joye Lovelle and Roscoe "Red" Lamb in Lockhart, Texas. Billy was the fourth oldest out of seven children. When Billy was 18, he joined the Army. He spent 5 years in the...

Apr 26, 2022

ABILENE: Jason Rigstad, 46, passed away on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022. Graveside service will be at Poe Prairie Cemetery in Millsap, Texas on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 2 PM, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola, Texas. Jason was born in Trenton, Michigan to Donald and Sharon (Fann) Rigstad. He attended school in Texas and left for the construction...

Apr 22, 2022

Donna Young Bugge, 72, of Buffalo Gap, Texas, formerly of College Station, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2022. Donna was born to Alice Marie Young and Carl Lease Young, and was the third born out of four children. She grew up in College Station, Texas, and even spent a few years in Munich, Germany, when her father was...

Apr 17, 2022

Pat Morgan Neff, 68, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. Graveside services will be at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 W Lake Rd, Abilene, Texas 79601 on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 2pm. Pat was born in Ballinger, Texas on October 26, 1953 to Cecil and Hazel Neff. After graduating from Jim Ned high school, Pat joined the United...

Apr 16, 2022

Gary Lynn Hart ,81, of Lawn TX, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2022 ,in Abilene TX. A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 20,2022 from 5-7 Pm at Fry-Smith Funeral Home, 502 Kent Avenue, Tuscola TX. A funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Lawn Baptist Church with Mark...

Apr 11, 2022

Jareene Holcomb Giesecke

(May 29, 1931 – April 11, 2022)

Jareene Holcomb Giesecke of New Braunfels, Texas went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 11 at the age of 90.  She was born May 29, 1931 in Turkey, TX in Hall County. Jareene (Rinkie, to her family and friends) married Leon (LC) Giesecke...

Apr 2, 2022

Sandra (Sandy) Huss (Cooper), 77, beloved Grandmother and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 2, 2022. She entered this world on July 29, 1944 in Jefferson City, MO, born to Jay and Helen (King) Cooper. She attended high school in Hartington, Neb. Sandy will be remembered for her love of family, ceramics, clowns, crocheting and her...

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,...