We are deeply saddened to announce George Franklin (Johnny) Woods lV went home to be with Jesus, his mother Barbara, and his sister Gayle, on Sunday, August the 7th 2022 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Johnny was born on July 16, 1959 to Barbara Ann Elliott and George Woods III in Merkel, Texas. He grew up in View, Texas and graduated from Wylie High School in 1977. He worked for Independent Grocers for 27 years, then went on to work as a supervisor at Home Depot and retired...

In Memory of Judith Ann Wilson On June 26, 2022 our most beloved Judith Ann Parker Wilson was called away to be with her Lord, to further illuminate Heaven as she has illuminated all of the many lives she has touched in her 81 blessed years of life. Judy was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and a devoted 3rd grade school teacher who genuinely cared for each and every student she taught. She was born on December 1, 1940 to Kenneth (Ira) and Ann Parker of Hamlin, TX. She graduated from...

Antonio Aguinaga, 63 of Trent, TX, went to be with his Heavenly Father June 19, 2022. He was born in Mexico on August 13, 1958 to Joaquin and Alvina (Estrada) Aguinaga. Antonio worked as a farmer in the area helping during cotton season. He was always hard at work and enjoyed being around other people. When he wasn’t at work he was gardening around the house and spending time with his family. Antonio is survived by his daughter: Alvina Aguinaga of Abilene, and his son: Joaquin Solis...

Richard Donald Hernandez, age 51, passed from this life on June 15, 2022 in Waterford, Michigan after a long illness. Ricky was born on December 9, 1970 in Abilene, TX to Virginia Biera from Loxahatchee, Fl. and Richard R. Hernandez from Deerfield, Fl. Ricky graduated from Merkel High School. He was a lineman by trade for many, many years and traveled from Hawaii to the Carolinas chasing storms and helping people get their service back up. He also enjoyed playing golf with his...

Alice Faye Chacon, “Bugsie,” 76, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 in Abilene, Texas with family by her side.  She was born November 20th, 1945 in Merkel, Texas to Amos and Ella (Walters) Morris.  She was the 7th child of 12 children.  She lived in Trent, Texas her whole life where she had various jobs and ultimately became an LVN for 12 years at The Oaks at Radford Hills in Abilene, Texas. Alice absolutely adored and unconditionally loved her husband...

Jorden Dru Hitt, age 44 of Fort Worth, TX, passed away June 6, 2022. She was born in Odessa, TX on September 7, 1977 to Glenn Hitt and Donna (Sosebee) Hitt. Jorden was a loving and dedicated mother of three, Robert, Raveigh, and Rainn. She was predeceased by her mother Donna and father Glenn. She was survived by her fiancé Larry Beasley and her brother Dax. Jorden graduated from Abilene High School in 1996, and then moved to New York City, where she worked in the theatre district on...

Doris Nell (Gray) Fowler, age 86, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 31, 2022 in Abilene, TX. She was born on January 2, 1936 in Telephone, TX to Martin Luther Gray and Nell (Morris) Gray. Doris graduated from Monahans High School in 1954. In 1957, she married the love of her life, Bob Fowler and together they traveled the world. She was a caring and very kind person who enjoyed helping others. She was fun and love to travel with her sisters and had an amazing bond with them. She...

Arthur George Stout was born on October 7, 1927, in Merkel Texas to parents Raymond George Stout and Essie Mae Bond-Stout. He passed from this life into the arms of Jesus Christ on May 15, 2022, at the age of ninety-four. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Bettye Arlene Fortune-Stout, his son Darrell (Buddy) Stout, and sister Laverl Stout-Dokey. Arthur is survived by his two daughters, Sharron Stout-Butler of Abilene, and Shallan Stout-Vercell of Montgomery TX. Four...

Jo Ann Smith, loving mom and Granny, of Abilene, Texas passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of 86. Visitation will be Monday, May 16, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Starbuck Funeral Home in Merkel, Texas.  Services will be Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Starbuck Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel, Texas. Jo Ann was born on May 2, 1936 in Sylvester, Texas to Tom and Marguerite Watson.  She was the 4th of eight children. ...

Mark “Ian” Sanchez, age 7, passed from his parents arms in to the arms of his Heavenly Savior on May 7, 2022. His parents were blessed when Ian was born on May 20, 2014 in Jackson, TN. He was born to Homero Sanchez and Vidalia Flores. Ian was an amazing young boy who loved life. He had a love for swimming, playing video games, as long as he was winning, and enjoyed wrestling and fighting with his teddies. He was the happiest with his friends, loved jumping and cuddles,...