Bobby Charles Hardy of Abilene passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the age of 79. Bobby was born in Stamford, Texas on March 28, 1941 to William and Hallie (Dodd) Hardy. On July 19, 1962, he married the love of his life, Nancy (Swinney). Bobby is survived by his two children, William Charles Hardy(Sherri) and Susan Evelyn Stansell, both from Abilene; eight grandchildren, Kristi Belcoff of Abilene, William JC Hardy of Abilene, James Travis Hardy of Frisco, Jamie Charles Stansell of...

Donald Roy (Don) Alcorn, 68, of Merkel, passed away in Abilene on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born December 2, 1952 in Jacksonville, North Carolina to James Thomas and Lillie Mae (Griffin) Alcorn. Don attended Odessa High School. He was employed with Mrs. Baird’s Bakery and also worked as a long haul truck driver. He was a long time member of Builder’s Baptist Church. Don is survived by his son John Alcorn and his children of Odessa; daughter Jennifer Alcorn of Merkel; and...

Betty Lou Sargent, 76, of Merkel passed away February 20, 2021 in Merkel surrounded by her family. She was born in Rocksprings, Texas on December 21, 1944 to L.A. and Willie Sargent. Betty lived in Winters, Texas for many years before moving to Merkel over 36 years ago. She worked for Merkel ISD for over 20 years before her retirement. After she retired she worked for Home Health Care. Betty is survived by her children James New and wife Lois of Tuscola, Billy New and wife Kim of Merkel,...

Juanita Bodine passed from this life to life eternal on Thursday February 18, 2021. She is survived by one sister, Ila Green of Mt. Ida, AR; five children: Ava Caliendo of Houston, TX, Nita Williams & Mark Mills of Burleson, TX, Audie Bodine & Star Anders of East Moline, IL, Elane & Eric Wright of Belton, TX and Wayne & Melissa Bodine of Merkel, TX. She has 9 surviving grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Gene Bodine in 1988 and her...

E. Richard Thomas, 78 of Merkel passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. He was born October 6, 1942 in Tulia, TX to Edward Thomas and Mary Sue Thomas.   Richard attended school in Happy, TX   Richard spent many years as a racehorse jockey; He was a farmer and rancher who loved to rope, ride, and raise livestock. When Richard wasn’t working with livestock, he and his wife spent their time visiting family and...

Robert D. Rodriguez left this life to be eternally in Heaven with God on February 15, 2021. After a brutal five year battle with cancer, Robert quietly passed away with his family by his side. Always a fighter, and never giving in to his illness, Robert bravely replied when asked how he was doing, “I’m fine. I’m ok.” Robert confidently gave this response to his loved ones to reassure them of his determination to win his fight against cancer. In his courage, he selflessly donated to...

On February 5, 2021, Jesus Christ called our Cindy to Heaven.  Cynthia Doan Bryant was born in Merkel, Texas on December 11, 1962.  At the time of her death she was living in Bandera, Texas.  She is the daughter of Louise Reeves and the late James Wallace Doan.  She is survived by her mother Louise; brother Roger Doan; niece Stacy; her great nephew Tex; and her fur babies Dixie, Rowdy and Little Bit, two cats that she loved like her own children.  She is...

Arthur Leonard Dokey, 68, went to his heavenly home on February 4, 2021, in Abilene, Texas. He was born March 5, 1952 in Merkel, Texas to Malvin Leonard Dokey and Audrey Laverl (Stout) Dokey. Lynn, as everybody knew him, graduated from Eula High School in 1970. On July 9, 1983, he married Beverly Jo Cooper, who had two daughters, Melissa and Denise, who he treasured as his own. On July 27, 1989, Lynn and Beverly welcomed Kristopher Lynn Dokey in to the world. Kris was the light of...

Edwin Phillip Goodwin was born on May 16, 1936 in Breckenridge, TX. His parents were Russell Craven and Elsie Mae Goodwin. Phill’s love of horses and the “Cowboy Life” came from his family roots and growing up on the family ranch. Russell died when Phill was very young, and in 1944, Elsie married James W. Daughtery, a decorated Navy Recruiting Officer, and moved to Oklahoma City. Phill spent summers and holidays throughout his childhood traveling back to Breckenridge to spend time...