James “Berneil” Teaff, 92, of Merkel passed away on December 3, 2020 at a local hospital. He was born to Dee and Blake Teaff on April 27, 1928 at the family’s home. Berneil married the love of his life, Joy Wilson, on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1947. Berneil and Joy enjoyed 73 wonderful years together. After graduation from High School Berneil joined the Army Air Corps, and returned home after his time in the service. He was a farmer and rancher and in 1992 received the award...

Billy W. Walker, 90, of Abilene, Texas passed away Nov. 17, 2020. Billy was born Oct. 17, 1930, in Trent, Texas. Billy was an automotive electrician. He worked for Hoppe Auto Electric during the 1950’s and again from 1976 to 1982. He was self-employed until his retirement in 1990. Billy is preceded in death by his loving wife, Bethlee Walker, and his granddaughter, Heather Ince. Billy and Bethlee met in Merkel, Texas, and were married on Aug. 12, 1950. They were married for 63 years....

Ivey Vernell Garrett McCann passed away at home on Monday, November 16, 2020. She was born on December 10, 1947 in Merkel, TX, the daughter of Betty (Horton) and Isaac Vernon Garrett, Jr. Vernell graduated from Abilene High School, class of 1966. During her life she worked in banking, for the post office, as a crude oil truck driver and a bus driver for Merkel ISD. She is survived by her husband Robert McCann, Jr.; daughters Karen (James) Taylor of Pasadena; Amanda Howard of New Braunfels; 7...

Debra Elaine Jensen, 64, of Amarillo passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. She was born November 30, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Debra graduated from Abilene High School. She loved to garden and care for the livestock with her husband Joe. She was especially fond of their chickens. Debra also loved seeing her grandchildren. Debra is survived by her son Billy Jensen (Heather) of Amarillo; daughter JoAnna Albin (Pate) of Abilene; grandchildren Kenzi, Kreed, Kenadi, and Koen all of...

Jimmy Dale Davis went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born on December 6, 1948 in Monahans, Texas, the son of James Cara and Lula Mae Davis. Jimmy graduated from Ector High School in Odessa, Texas- Class of 1967. He married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Adcock in 1968. They celebrated 52 years of marriage and had 3 children: Kim, Kristal, and Kyle. Jimmy earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s of Education Degree from...

Tonya Barnhill 58, passed away on November 7,2020, at Hendrick Hospital in Abilene, Tx. She was born in Stamford, Texas on September 6, 1962, the daughter of James Harber and Milda Herndon.               Tonya graduated from Sweetwater High School, class of 1981. Following graduation she attended Angelo State University with a focus in physical education. Upon returning home she met her husband Dusty (L.B.) Barnhill, celebrating...

Eristeo “Teo” G Garza, 92, passed away at home in Trent on November 2, 2020. He was born on September 3, 1928 in Encinal, Texas to Eugenio Garza and Elvira Gonzales Garza. He married Rita Borrego on December 30, 1951. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother Jesus Garza, sister Lucia Garza, and nephew Jesus Garza, Jr. Teo is survived by his daughters Elvira Rios (Manuel) of Whiteface, Texas, Rosa Villa (Jose) of Lake Arthur, New Mexico, Silveria Velasquez and...

John Alva (Al) West answered his last “Liberty Call” at 7:02 PM on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in Augusta, GA. Al was born on Dec. 16, 1954 in Fort Carson, Co. the son of John Carl and Nettie Verginia (Turner) West. He joined the US Navy in 1972 with the induction ceremony held on the field of the Dallas Cowboys during halftime on Thanksgiving Day. During his naval career he served on the USS Intrepid, which he decommissioned, USS Simon Lake, USS Comte de Grasse, which he...