Nov 14, 2018

Homer Hutto Jr. passed peacefully November 14, 2018 surrounded by his children and numerous family members. He was preceded in death by wife, Earlene, father, Homer Sr., mother, Erma Mae and brother, James. Homer's wisdom, faith in God, and witty sense of humor, made him loved by many. He was an accomplished printer publisher in the graphic arts industry. After...

Nov 13, 2018

OVALO: Stanley Earl Boulter, 77, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 10:30am in the Tuscola United Methodist Church, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 15, from 5 to 7:00pm at the funeral home in Tuscola. Stanley was born July...

Oct 23, 2018

Doris Mays of Ovalo, Texas passed away on Oct 23, 2018. She was a dedicated follower of the Lord and a very loving woman up to her last day.

Doris was born in Indianapolis Indiana to Russell and Lena Baker on Sept 15, 1932. She loved crochet, yard selling, her puppy dogs, but most of all just...

Oct 19, 2018

OVALO: Robert Roy "Bake" Davis, 87, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, was called to his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 19, 2018. He entered this world on January 5, 1931 in Grandfield, OK, born to Ernest and Irene Davis. He is survived by his son Bobby Davis, daughter-in-law Jenifer Davis; daughter Kae Mercer; daughter Kathy Graham, son-in-law John...

Sep 30, 2018

ATHENS: Frankie Leotia Lee Briggs, 95, passed away on Sunday morning, September 30, 2018 at her daughter’s home. A visitation will be held at 1:00 – 2:15pm on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Fry~Smith Funeral Home, burial will follow in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery, Marcy Grun officiating, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Frankie was born on September 3, 1923...

Sep 30, 2018

MIDLAND: Rebba Jo Dean, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Tuscola Cemetery, Pat Voce officiating, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation was held on Tuesday Oct 2, at the funeral home. Rebba was born to Ole...

Sep 22, 2018

ABILENE: Stacy Horton Sanchez, 34, was called to her eternal resting place on September 22, 2018 after a short battle with Cancer. Born May 12, 1984 to Jerry Don Horton and Beverly Black Wright. Stacy graduated from Jim Ned high School in 2002, then from McMurry University in 2007 with a bachelors degree in fine arts with a focus...

Sep 20, 2018

Robert Lee Gray, born December 28, 1942, answered his call to come to his eternal resting place on September 20, 2018, where he joined his parents Cleburne and Vada Gray and his younger brother C.T. Gray. We can only imagine what a reunion that was! Robert married the love of his life, Charlene Cary, December 18, 1960. They moved...

Sep 15, 2018

ABILENE: Sarah Denise Hastings, 62, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, September 15th, 2018. She was a compassionate woman who served her family and friends graciously her entire life. Sarah was the youngest of three born to Amos and Dorothy Aldridge. She graduated second in her class at Jim Ned in Tuscola, where she met her husband of 40 years,...

Sep 11, 2018

Linda Everett, 59. Our beloved Mother passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. A Time to Honor will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 12:00pm at Fry~Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola. Linda was born in Gary, Indiana to Richard and Earlene (Stringer) David on November 11, 1958. Richard's Air Force career allowed her to attend school in Abilene....

Aug 26, 2018

Melva Jean “Jeanie” DeSha Chandler, 78, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, a life-long friend to many and a gifted musician. She leaves behind a legacy of family and friendship -- to know Jeanie was to love her, to be her...

Aug 23, 2018

BUFFALO GAP: Arthur Francis Howe, 81, died on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at this home in Buffalo Gap. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery at 10:00am directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Saturday Aug 25, 2018 from 5 to 7pm at the funeral...

Aug 9, 2018

Jeanenne Jones, 83, beloved Mother, Sister, Wife and Mamu was called to her eternal resting place on August 9, 2018. Services will be held at Fry-Smith Funeral Home on Monday, August 13, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Jul 21, 2018

TUSCOLA: Edward C. Welch, 89, of Tuscola, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2018 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 28,2018 at 10:00 a.m. at McBee Cemetery, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held Friday, July 27, 2018 from 7 to 9pm at the funeral home. Edward...

Jul 13, 2018

TUSCOLA: John Thomas Hudson, 58, beloved son, brother, and friend passed away, Friday, July 13, 2018, at his home in Tuscola. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2018, in the Cedar Gap Cemetery at 11:00am. Directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. He was born on June 2, 1960 to Richard Hudson and Shirley (Lambert) Hudson...

Jun 25, 2018

Tony Gale Reagan, 67, passed away on June 25, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones in his home at Shep, TX. Visitation will be at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, Tx from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, June 26th. Graveside services will be held at the Shep Cemetery on June 27th at 10:00 am. Tony will be taken to his final...

Jun 8, 2018

ARLINGTON: Patti La Nette Irwin, 55, was born on August 21, 1962 in North Hollywood, CA to Royce McKinley Irwin and the late Esta La Dell "Mitzi" Stockton Irwin Bird. She succumbed to "Multiple System Atrophy Syndrome" after nearly eight years on Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home in Arlington, TX surrounded by her family. She is survived...

Jun 4, 2018

Robert Eckert of Tuscola, Texas passed away on Jun 4, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 29, 2018

BUFFALO GAP: Brenda Sue (Lamb) Clarkson passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at a local medical facility. She was surrounded by her family at her time of passing. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 10:00am in the Oplin cemetery, officiated by Matt Smith, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will...

May 4, 2018

Billy “Bill” J. Brewington of St. Charles, MO, and formerly of Abilene, TX, entered into the glory of Heaven the morning of Friday, May 4​th​, 2018 at the age of 76. While he will be missed greatly, his family rejoices in his Heavenly new home. Bill is fondly remembered by Carolyn Crawford Brewington, wife of 28 years, by Barbara...