Rebecca (Becky) Santee Addy, of Austin Texas, passed away peacefully March 21st, 2023 surrounded by family in Abilene, Texas.   Rebecca was born in Tampa, Florida to Thomas and Eleanor Santee on March 30, 1956. As a military child, her family moved around a lot, but eventually resided in Merkel, Texas where she graduated from Merkel High School, class of 1974. She was married to William R. Addy on August 11, 1990 in Austin, Texas, where they resided in Austin as avid Texas...

Mary Pallarez, 76, of Merkel went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Mary was born October 8, 1946 in Sinton, Texas to Jesus and Anita Adame. She spent her early childhood in Odem, Texas until the family settled in Merkel where she attended school. Mary married her one true love, Patricio (Pat) Pallarez on April 24, 1965. They welcomed a son, Randy Lyn, September 22,1967 and then a daughter, Bridget Marie, June 11, 1969. Mary loved being with her family. She loved to watch...

Karen Elizabeth Monreal passed away suddenly on Monday March 6, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. Karen was born in Cherry Point, NC to Gayle Gustafson Atkins and Troy Lee Pearson on July 19, 1954. She is preceded in death by her mother Gayle Atkins, her father Troy Pearson, and her brother Troy “Sonny” Pearson. She is survived by her son Ron “Andy” Monreal and his partner Molly Bryant, two granddaughters Natalee and Kadence, her stepfather Don Atkins and wife Mary. Karen was...

Cory Lee Barnhart, 43, of Aledo, Texas passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Tex and Jan Barnhart on September 18, 1979. He grew up in Poway, California and graduated from Poway High School in 1998 where he developed lifelong friendships. Cory went on to study at the California State University in San Marcos where he also played lacrosse. He graduated college in 2006 and continued his career in construction with his father, Tex and his uncle Doug. In...

Murel Thompson, 94 years young, of Lavon Texas, passed away on Sunday March 5,2023 in Rockwall Texas. Murel was born In Limestone County to Eugene Berkley Thompson and Jo Gracie Thompson on October 30, 1928. She married Emmett Truett Thompson on September 19,1946 in front of the Justice of the Peace in Taylor County. She was involved in The Merkel Garden Club, Eastern Star, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Merkel. Murel Thompson was preceded in death by her husband Emmett...

On Saturday, March 4 ,2023 the love of my life, Ronnie Joe Lindsey, my husband and daddy to our four wonderful people left us to walk the streets of Gold with Jesus at the age of 71. Joe was born March 3, 1952 to V.H. (Pappy) and Mary (Granny) Lindsey in Merkel at Sadler Clinic. He went to school at Merkel and graduated from Gary Job Corps in San Marcos. He spent several years working in the oil field and the last 30+ years as a mechanic and owner of Lindsey Diesel Service. We were married...

Lorraine Hill-Cooke, age 100, celebrated her life, February 8,1923 to February 24, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Starbuck Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 3, 2023. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Merkel on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  Burial will follow at 2:30 PM at the Cooke Family Plot in the Brushy Cemetery, Haskell County, Texas. Lorraine was born to Jacob Edward Schaedler and Clare Bourke Schaedler in...

Wesley Marlin Hudgins, 72, of McKinney, Texas passed away on February 19, 2023. He was born in Big Spring, Texas to Katherine and H.O. “Hack” Hudgins on September 30, 1950. Wesley worked for the federal prison system for twenty plus years and after he retired he went back to college and graduated from Hardin Simmons University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. He was married to the love of his life, Dolores, in July 1985. He had a...

Eric Thomas Hernandez, 43, of Abilene, Texas passed away on February 14, 2023 in Abilene. Eric was born in Abilene, Texas to Amelia Hernandez on May 5, 1979. He graduated from Cooper High School. He was a driller for Blue Line Drilling and was a skilled craftsman. His hobbies included drawing, tattooing, and carpentry. Eric enjoyed listening to country music and being with his family. Eric had recently been baptized on May 22, 2021 and was a true follower of Christ. Eric was preceded in...