Feb 13, 2018

Bobie Dean McCoy April 14, 1932 – February 13, 2018 Bobie Dean McCoy “Papa” age 85 went to be at peace with his Savior Tuesday, February 13, 2018. He was born on April 14, 1932, in Hodges Texas to the W. C. "Blue" and Lena Josephine McCoy. Bobie loved hunting, fishing, watching wrestling, and old westerns. He was known for...

Feb 12, 2018

Jose "Say" Arturo Rios, 38, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, in Tulia, Texas. Say was born in San Angelo, Texas on February 16, 1979. Three years later his family moved to Abilene, Texas, where he attended Wylie High School and graduated in the top ten of his class in 1997. Say worked for several years at the Abilene Country...

Feb 12, 2018

Joseph Doherty, 82, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, February 12, 2018, at his home in Ovalo. He entered this world on November 9, 1935, born to Walter and Margaret Doherty. Joseph's parents signed for him to enlist in the United States Air Force at the Age of seventeen. At the age of eighteen,...

Feb 5, 2018

TUSCOLA: Soila Sanchez, 83, beloved Mother, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on her wedding anniversary, February 5, 2018. She entered this world on July 3, 1934, in George West, TX, born to Jesus M. and Ascencion (Ybarra) Vidaurri. Soila felt her calling was to care for people, from her family to the families of Tuscola, she was able...

Jan 28, 2018

Troy Ray Abbe was born March 24,1953 in Clovis, New Mexico to Margaret Monroe (Moser) and Walter Edward Abbe. He went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2018 in Tuscola. He spent his life as a devoted family man and worked hard for all he had. He worked at Texas Instruments for many years, and while there,...

Jan 8, 2018

ABILENE: Brian David Weaver, 52, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at his home after a lengthy battle with glioblastoma multiforme, also known as GBM, a brain cancer for which there is no cure. David was born on Monday, May 31, 1965, in Nocona, Texas, where he spent his school career participating...

Dec 31, 2017

​​ BUFFALO GAP: Reverend Wayne Allan Heinze, 88 entered into Heaven Sunday, December 31, 2017. He left behind his wife of 63 years Sue (Doucette) Heinze who served faithfully by his side. He was born in Houston on February 28, 1929, the son of Dan and Lois Heinze, he was the fourth child of the five children

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Dec 25, 2017

OVALO: Guadalupe Quintanilla, 92, beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Christmas Day. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 30, 2017, in the Ovalo Baptist Church’s sanctuary, officiated by Bro. Pat Voce, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Friday,...

Dec 19, 2017

Kathy Lynn Mathews Speegle, 62, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and wife was called to her eternal resting place on December 19, 2017. Kathy was born on May 29, 1955 in Fort Valley, Georgia, to Aldean and Martha Mathews. Kathy is survived by her husband Bill, her son Mathew of Tuscola, TX and a son Michael and his wife...

Dec 8, 2017

TUSCOLA: Bobby Austin, 76, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 8, 2017. ***Service update, service are now pending*** Directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. .He entered this world on February 22, 1941, in Baird, TX, born to Robert "Bob" and Effie "Laverne" (Bryant) Austin. After a brief service in the Marines, Bobby managed Gibson's...

Nov 24, 2017

Joanna Owens, 55, beloved Daughter, Wife, Sister, Mother, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 24, 2017. A funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. November 27, 2017 at Lawn Baptist church with a private family burial at Bradshaw cemetery. She entered this world on August 27, 1962, in Rantoul, IL, born to Fred and...

Nov 17, 2017

OVALO: Tony Lanar Elkins, 60, died Friday, November 17, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 21, 2017, in the McBee Cemetery, Ovalo, Services are officiated by Burtis Williams and directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Tony was born on December 27, 1956, to Robert and VonDean (Rose) Elkins in Abilene. He attended school...

Nov 11, 2017

BUFFALO GAP: Richard Anthony Joeris, 63, began his life’s journey on September 3, 1954, in Abilene Texas, the place where his grandparents, Joseph and Anna Joeris, settled after their journey from Germany. His father and mother, Fred and Thelma (Vinson) Joeris, raised Richard and his six brothers and sisters there. Richard began his educational journey at St. Joseph’s Academy...

Nov 10, 2017

ABILENE: Rosalie Fields, 84, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal home on November 10, 2017. She was born on August 16, 1933, in Bradys Bend, PA, to Anton and Frances (Bolf) Zagar. She moved to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, attended area schools and graduated from Central High School. She worked as a nurses aide at Good Shepherd Nursing Home...

Nov 1, 2017

BUFFALO GAP: Terry Marshall Messerla, 71, passed away at his home in Buffalo Gap on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery at 3:30 pm, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola with Rev. Mike Woodard officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, from 5...

Oct 27, 2017

Jeanette Bosi Gastelum, 72, won her battle against breast cancer and gained her angel wings on Friday, October 27, 2017. She was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home. Jeanette was born on February 11, 1945, in San Fernando, California to Aldo Bosi and Pauline Flynn. Family and friends always came first with...

Oct 25, 2017

Larry Lee Cockerham went to be with Jesus at age 69 on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his sister’s house in Buffalo Gap. He was born on Wednesday, May19, 1948 to Issac and Artilda (Golden) Cockerham in Tulles Louisianan. He moved to Texas in 1955 and after high school graduation he went to work in the oil field. While...

Oct 19, 2017

Lillian Hicks Fuqua, 101, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, in Menard Texas, she was formally of Tuscola, Texas. She was born June 10, 1916 to Sallie and Bill Hogan. She was raised at Tuscola. She joined The First Baptist Church at Tuscola in 1927. Baptised in Pat Mullins stock tank before the church had a baptistry. She worked...

Oct 19, 2017

ABILENE: Jerrell (Jerry) Mills Smith, 78, formerly of Eastland and Arlington, passed away on October 19, 2017, at Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, after a ten-year battle with Primary MyleoFibrosis . Services will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017, 11:00a.m. in the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary, Eastland,...