Michelle Lee Egbert, 50, of Abilene passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 29, 1969 to Mark and Charlene (Martin) Helzer in Alamosa, Colorado. Michelle was a graduate of the class of 1987 at Abilene High School.  She married Rodney Egbert on March 25, 1990 in Abilene and they enjoyed 29 years of marriage.  She worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield, WTU Credit Union and as a homemaker. Michelle had a lively, cheerful, and humorous...

Shirley Ann Brooks White, 62, of Abilene passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at her home. She was born April 11, 1957 Joe Rawlin Brooks and Geneva (Johnson) Brooks in Baird, Callahan County, Texas. Shirley is survived by her sons James Davis and wife Tamara of Sweetwater, William Jessie Brooks and wife Casey Wade Brooks, and Jacob White of Merkel; grandchildren William and JP Davis, Emberley, Devon, Jessie, and Kendra Brooks, Lilly, Aiden, and Riley White; great grandchildren Jax, Faith,...

Larry Wayne Jones, 59, of Merkel passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his home.  He was born to Thomas and Norma Jones August 14, 1959 in Dallas, Texas. Larry worked in construction for over 30 years.  He enjoyed fishing at Lake Fort Phantom, hunting, camping and woodworking.  He is survived by his wife Margaret (Maggie) Jones of Merkel; sons Timothy and Joshua Deaver of Merkel and Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter Christina Buckley and her husband Andy or Merkel; and...

Norma Lee Green, 95, of Merkel passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 surrounded by her family. Norma was born to Roy and Gladys (Blackwell) Green on January 27, 1924 in Abilene, Texas. She graduated from Ballinger High School where she was a member of the Band and the Camera Club. She continued to be an avid photographer throughout her life. She was extremely creative throughout her lifetime, taking up hobbies including leather work, wood carving, and building things, During World War II Norma...

Joshua Michael King, 44, of Merkel passed away at his home Wednesday, May 22, 2019.  He was born April 4, 1975 to Jim and Cynthia (Wolf) King. Josh served his country honorably as a member of the United States Air Force.  He was honorably discharged in July 2007 after serving for nearly 12 years. He is survived by his best friend and long time girlfirend Jennifer Miller; children Connor, Nia, and Brana; father Jim King; brothers BJ King and Justin King; sister Bridget...

Janice Kay Jackson March 7, 1942 – May 17, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Jackson announces her passing on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. at Starbuck Funeral Home in Merkel with Pastor Rudy Fambrough officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Janice loved cheering for the University of Texas Longhorns, going to church, her work as a...

Joye Fern Bynum, 86, of Trent passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Joye was born to Virgil and Dessie (Nisbett) Witcher on March 9, 1933 in Littlefield, Texas. She is survived by her children Bob Bynum of Trent, David Bynum and his wife Mary Lisa of San Angelo, and Debbie Boles and her husband Joe Mack of Trent; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Paul Bynum, her parents and her siblings....

Amanda Price 64, of Merkel passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 surrounded by her family. Amanda was born June 24, 1954 to Alfred and Thelma Williams in Abilene, Texas. Amanda is survived by her husband Jimmy Price; children Andrea Kissick and husband Packy, Scott Richardson and wife Karen, Amy Richardson, and Jeannie Richardson; and grandchildren Kordell, Karley, Riley, Colton, Allie, Meadow, John, Destry and River. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00PM Friday, May 17, 2019 at Starbuck...

Janiceann Brooks, 74, of Tye, Texas passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her two of her sons Brian Kevin, and Kevin Eli Brooks. Janice is survived by her husband Tommy Brooks; her sons Toby and Robert Brooks; her grandchildren Raymond Brooks, Savannah McCrary, Thomas Eli and Donovan Brooks; and many lifelong friends. A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Johnson Park at Lake Fort Phantom.

The Legend of a Cowboy Lives On   Allan Crawford Gorbett Jr. “ACE” was born on July 18, 1949 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Eulalie Williams and Allan Crawford Gorbett Sr. (Teenie). This indelible character was a true definition of a cowboy, rarely seen without his horse, dog, or a beer in his hand. He didn’t start out this way though. This rough and tough man was not born a cowboy, but made through sheer grit and determination.  He grew up in Ft. Worth with his loving...