Elmo Enoch Knight Jr., 79, of Haskell, TX, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Abilene, Texas. He was born October 22, 1943 in Sledge, Mississippi to Elmo Knight Sr. and Bertha (Young) Knight. Elmo was married to the love of his life, Faye (Server) Bennigfield Knight. He was shadetree mechanic, plumber, and election. When he was not working he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Elmo is survived by his wife, Faye (Server) Bennigfield Knight; brother James Knight of Oxford, MS;...

Patricia “Patsy” Adams was born July 29, 1961 in Merkel, Texas to Manuel and Mary Biera. She grew up in Merkel, Texas and graduated from Merkel High School. She attended West Texas Snyder college. She has worked several jobs throughout her life, 7-11, Walls, Justice of the Peace, Big Country AIDS Resources, City of Abilene and lastly Hendrick Medical Center. Patsy enjoyed spending time with her husband, son and her family. She was everybody’s go-to person if you needed...

Jewel Laverne (Holt) Henager, 93, of Merkel, Texas passed away November 11, 2022. Jewel was born May 23, 1929 in Crockett, TX, to Albert and Willie (Morgan) Holt. She was married to Robert Henager in Port Isable, Texas. She lived in Robinson, TX for 27 years before moving to Merkel. Jewel was a teacher, volunteered for Precious Pearls Hospice, and an active member of the Methodist Church. She was practical, loved chocolate, cooking, enjoyed watching her great-grandchildren, and reminiscing...

Darline Marie Williams, 77, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the local hospital in Abilene, Texas. Darline was born October 1, 1945 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Asa and Letha (Yarnell) Bohrer. She graduated from Erie High School in May 1963. Darline married J.W. Williams on October 3, 1963. Her main occupation was a caregiver; she loved to help people and to spend time with her kids and grandkids. She loved be surrounded by family and friends, and to...

Bridget Elaine Rodriguez, 50, of Abilene, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, October 24, 2022. She was born January 7, 1972 in Merkel, Texas to parents Sesario Acuña and Carlotta Castillo. Bridget graduated from Merkel High School in 1990 and went to cosmetology school afterwards. She became a licensed cosmetologist which allowed her to work in various salons in Abilene, Texas. She was married to Andrew Rodriguez for 23 years and they had 3 children: Jacob, Zachry and...

Jesse Jackson Sr. was born in Fort Worth, Texas July 5, 1937. He passed away in Abilene, Texas, on October 23, 2022, comforted by family.    Jesse grew up all over the great state of Texas as his family traveled for his father’s work. He and his 5 brothers, “The Jackson Brothers,” are well known for the shenanigans they would get into.   In 1956, He settled down with his childhood friend and sweetheart, Margie. They had four children together and gave a...

Malvin Dokey, 93, of Hawley passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born on February 23, 1929 to Malvin and Della (Green) Dokey in Gordon, Texas. Melvin spent much of his life in the oil field. He loved camping, music, dancing, going to flea markets, being around people, and could talk to anyone. Above everything his family mattered most. Melvin is survived by his children Jimmy and wife Jan of Hawley, Lisa Dokey and Partner Donna Knapp of Hawley, and Michael Dokey and partner...

Tobias “Toby” Gonzales, 3, of Merkel, Texas, leaves behind his mother Joanna, dad Andrew, brothers; Noah and Nathaniel. Toby enjoyed all the wonderful things that kids like such as going swimming, watching cartoons, watching videos, playing with his toys, running outside and laughing (his smile will forever be missed).  His heart was filled love and it shined through. He was getting ready for Halloween.  He will be missed by his grandparents, great grandparents,...

Charlotte Rae Alexander, 76, of Abilene went to be with her Lord and Savior, and many loved ones who have gone before her on October 7, 2022.  Charlotte was born in Junction, TX on July 26, 1946 to Virginia Frances Ross and Scott Alexander.  She married Robert Junior Williams on October 9, 1962.  They had 2 children.  She later married Billy Tubbs in Ingram, TX and had one child.   Charlotte was a Christian woman with a kindred spirit who enjoyed being with her...