Services will be held at a later date.

Michael Wayne Scales, 62, of Colorado City passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born on October 20, 1957 in Houston, Texas to Douglas Wayne Scales and Lurline (Hataway) Scales. Michael graduated high school in 1975 from Logansport and attended Panola College from 1976-1977. In 1979 Michael graduated from the DPS Academy. He worked for DPS for 30 years and retired as a DPS Sergeant. He was also a Master Mason. Michael was passionate about the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting,...

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Wright, 70, of Merkel, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Starbuck Funeral Home. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Merkel First Baptist Church with Rev. T.C. Melton officiating. Burial is at Rose Hill Cemetery with Lance Perry officiating, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home. Jerry was born June 23, 1949 in Long Beach, Calif. to Gerald Wright Sr. and Pearl Ruby Wright and graduated from John Glenn High School in Westland, Mich. He was a...

Texas resident Theldon Clarence Rhynes, 81, died Nov. 12, 2019, at the Radford Hills nursing home in Abilene, Texas. At his request, no service will be held. Mr. Rhynes was born August 27, 1938, in Anson, TX., to Rupert Clarence and Louis(Barnett)Rhynes He worked many years for Coca Cola and as a construction contractor.  Mr. Rhynes spent his life in Texas. He enjoyed reading western novels, playing Yatzhee and Solitaire with his beloved wife Betty, working in the yard,  and...

Private services will be held at a later date.

Carol Hall, 68, died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at home. She was born December 19, 1950 in Seagraves, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Nina and William Clift. Carol worked at Dillard for almost 20 years and became one of the managers. She also worked at Love and Care Ministries in Abilene.  Carol loved to help people! Helping people included: A Home in Abilene, to help women get off the street, she served on the board of Taylor County Jail, “Redeemed Ministries” in...

Lois Mae Hamm, 97, of Merkel went to be with her Savior on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Lois was born April 25, 1922 to Monroe and Myrtle (Reeves) Whisenhunt in Dora, Taylor County, Texas.  She resided in Taylor County her entire life.  She married Ted Hamm on February 18, 1939. Lois is survived by two nieces Katrina Doggett, and Joan Cullins and her husband Mason, and two nephews Gary Hill and Bruce Hill.  Lois is also survived by Rayanne Carlock, Marilyn Adams, Jayne Kidd...

  On the evening of Wednesday, October 23, 2019 we lost a father, brother, grandpa and a friend.  Jimmie Mack Price of Merkel, Texas was born February 2, 1952 to Walter and Pearl Price of Putnam, Texas.  Jimmie was a star football player at Lueders.  He also served unselfishly as a United States Marine.  Jimmie was also a professional chef and small business owner.  He married Amanda Williams in July of 1996 she was the star of his eyes until her death in...

Leroy Self, 86, passed away peacefully at a local nursing home with his family by his side on October, 23, 2019. He was born to Aubrey Jackson (AJ) Self and Opal Mae Anderton August 9, 1933. He is survived by his children Debra Xifarias, Barbara(Tim) Gouge, Cindy Terry and John(Joey) Self; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and his siblings David, Audrie, Joe(Suzanna) and sister-in-law Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Leon,...

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...