Kris Cullum, 40, of Merkel, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. A service is not planned at this time. Arrangements by Starbuck Funeral Home. Kris was born February 18, 1980 in Abilene to Belinda Perry and Chris Freeman. He graduated from Merkel High School in 1998 and served in the U.S. Army for four years. He worked in the wind energy industry for the last 15 years, including 12 for Run Energy. He enjoyed fishing, riding Harley-Davidsons and spending time with his wife and kids. He was an...

Victoria “Vicki” Rodriguez went to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2020. Vicki was born on November 17, 1951 (the fourth child) to Juan C. and Elvira Biera in Merkel, Texas. In honor of Vicki’s life, a celebration Mass for family and friends will be held at a later date. Vicki spent most of her life in Merkel. She graduated from Merkel High School and attended Draughon’s Business School in Abilene, Texas. She married Frank D. Rodriguez on June 24, 1973, together...

Funeral Services will be private. 

Eunice Modene Sandford Rosson was born in Tuscola, Texas on July 4, 1931 and left this earthly home Sunday, March 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, A. P. and Vera Sanford, a brother, John Sanford, and three sisters, Aurelia Kirby, Alla Johnson, and Ouida Nell Starks. Eunice is survived by her lifelong love, Troy Rosson, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Eunice married Troy Rosson on October 23, 1948. They were together for 72 wonderful years. Their love knew no...

Ed Ammons passed away March 8 at the age of 87 in Abilene. He was born August 8, 1932 to Gilbert and Roxie Ammons in Haskell. He was an educator for most of his working life, employed as a high school coach and school principal. He is survived by his wife Minnie and their sons Rusty and Brandon of Abilene and Odessa and daughter Risha Sanders of Abilene along with his grand-daughters Peyton and Pierson of Abilene. Brother Wayne Ammons of Lubbock; sisters Sue Conner of Lubbock, and Tula...

Buddy Harold Hunter, 90, of Merkel passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born July 26, 1929 in Trent to Walter C. Hunter and Minnie Lou (Campbell) Hunter. He married Margaret Thomas Anderson on September 12, 1970 and the two enjoyed many years of marriage together. Buddy understood the value of hard work and was known for driving a propane delivery truck and school bus for Merkel Independent School District. He was proud of achieving the rank of...

Peggy Joyce Cade, 87, of Abilene passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born in Rockport on February 15, 1933. She married the love of her life, Allen Cade, on February 13, 1951. Peggy worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, was a manufacturing supervisor at Timex, and at Abilene State School. Peggy enjoyed crocheting, was amazing at cross stitch, and enjoyed various other crafts. She also enjoyed to be outdoors tending to her flower...

Chase Hunter Bellah, 31, of Brownwood, Texas, went to be with his Lord on February 20, 2020, while doing what he loved. Chase was born in Lubbock, Texas, on May 24, 1988. He spent the greater part of his life in Merkel, Texas, and graduated from Merkel High School. He then attended McMurry University while playing football and competing in Track and Field. After graduating with a degree in Business Administration, he began pursuing his career in aviation as a pilot. He received his ATP...