Johnny Ford Henslee, 79, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Hendrick Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1939 in Merkel, Texas. He was the son of Walter and Della Henslee. He married Gloria Veitengruber February 19, 1967 in Lucas, Kansas. John enjoyed shooting trap, riding Cushman Scooters, and farming and ranching. He was proceeded in death by his parents Walter and Della Henslee. John is survived by his beloved wife Gloria Henslee of Merkel; daughter Candice Scott and Husband Spencer...

Darwin Parker “Rusty” Byrom, 85, of Merkel, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Hendrick Hospice Care Center in Abilene. Darwin was born to Samuel Lloyd Byrom and Ada Ruth (Lee) Byrom on March 29, 1934 in Coffee County Tennessee. In 1955 Darwin moved from Tennessee to Snyder and began working at the Snyder Ice House for a short time. He then went to work for Wes-Tex Drilling where he retired from after 30 years. After retirement the family moved to Merkel. Darwin is...

A legend in our eyes, Chester Gardner Davis was our fun loving motivator. He was born February 6, 1949 and has passed on to bigger better things. He left us Monday, October 7, 2019. His friends will miss him so much. He is survived by his mother Rebecca Rogers, his sons Paul John Davis and George Star Davis; his grandchildren Brea Jordan, Delano Ethan, Sophia Andrea, Joaquin Elias, Cody Lee, and Megan Cheyenne. He was preceded in death by his daughter Apple.

James Louis White, 71, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. James was born on April, 12, 1948 in McCaulley, Texas to John Louis and Frankie Mae White. James is survived by large family including his wife Marsha White children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; his parents John and Frankie; siblings Willie Mae Hunter(Tony), Joe White(Johnnie), Jimmy White(Stephanie), Linda Moore(Marvin), and Patricia Hall(Wayne). He is also survived by numerous other family members including his...

Cathy Ann Knight, 66, died Monday, September 2, 2019 at home after a battle with cancer. She was born November 18, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was the daughter of John and Dorothy Carter. She married Chuck Knight July 11, 1998. She worked at the Merkel Post Office for 35 years. Cathy was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Trent VFD and the Merkel EMS. She served her community for many years as a City Council Woman. Cathy was an avid bowler and enjoyed cook-offs with her Flaming...

Nelda G Holton (Yaya), 80, died peacefully at her home September 1, 2019.  She was born November 27, 1938 in Merkel Texas to Charlie Jones and Ilene (Nolan) Jones.   Nelda is preceded in death by Charlie Jones, Ilene Jones, her first husband David McPeters, brother Harlan Jones, son Davey, daughter Desalee and second husband John Holton.   Nelda is survived by daughter Shana Gassiot and husband Bo of Tuscola.  Daughter in Law Lisa Mcpeters of Abilene, son in law...

Winona Shirlene Wolf, 81, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, August 30, 2019. Winona was born August 17, 1938 in Gerty, Oklahoma to Thomas and Claudine (Bain) Hanley.  She married Calvin Wolf on March 1, 1958 in Patterson, California.  She retired from Tom’s Tire World where she was a bookkeeper and credit manager. Winona was always eager to volunteer to help others.  She was known to drive friends to appointments and help any stranger in need and will be...

Carmelo Ortega Cano, 30, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2019.  He was born September 17, 1988 to J. Carmen and Guillermina Ortega.  Carmelo graduated from Merkel High School in 2008.  He enjoyed playing basketball, riding his bike around town, dancing, music, and playing with his nieces and nephews. Carmelo is survived by his parents Carmen and Guillermina of Merkel; three sisters Silvia and Angel Jimenez, Martha Luisa and Jaime Rene Diaz, and Claudia Nelly and Joel...

Joy Dean Heatly McElmurray passed peacefully from her earthly home to her Heavenly home Thursday morning, August 15, 2019. Joy was born November 2, 1925 in Crawford, Texas to Aubrey and Johnnie Heatly.  She was the third of fourteen children Joy’s fondest, early childhood days were living in Novice, Texas where she attended school through the 8th grade.  Life-long friends were made during this time. The family moved to Trent where she found her skill for basketball. She was...