Peggy Jo Maberry Ross, 82, was born on November 18, 1940 in Terrell, Texas to Albert and Geneva Maberry. Peggy passed away in the evening hours of Sunday, September 24, 2023. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Sidney Wayne Ross, her daughter Lisa Ross Morales, Son in Law David Morales, daughter Jana Ross Hansen, Son in Law Chuck Hansen, 4 grandchildren, Madison Kinsel (husband BJ Kinsel), McKenna Milam (husband Lance Milam), Garrett Smith and Sidney R Morales. Peggy also has...

Dorothy Yvonne Brown Perkins Doan, age 85, of Mulberry Canyon, passed from this earth on Friday, September 22, 2023. Dorothy was born 6 miles southeast of Anson in Jones County, to Claud Scott and Annie Mae (Lindsey) Brown, on October 10, 1937. She grew up mainly in Jones County, living on farms near Hollis Hill, Truby, Hawley, New Hope, Sunny Side, Stamford, and Noodle. For a short time, she lived near Denton Valley in Callahan County. On April 24, 1954, at the age of 16, Dorothy married...

Victor Lee Roe, 23, was born in Abilene, TX on August 1, 2000 to Nicole Roe and Nicholas Roe. He received his heavenly blessing on September 17, 2023. Victor grew up in Merkel, TX where he graduated from Merkel High School in 2019. After high school, he began working as a plumber, learning and growing in his field. He co-owned Poppin’ Parties with his brother Briley. Victor had a heart bigger than any other, loved fiercely and was as loyal as they come. The love he had for his mother...

JB Swinney, age 86, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2023.JB was born in Mulberry Canyon to John Henry and Beulah [Harrison] Swinney on September 27, 1936. He graduated from Trent High School in May 1955. He married Dayne Ambrose on June 9, 1956, in Abilene, TX. Oil field work took them to Hobbs, NM, while JB was working for Lane Wells. He later worked for Llano Oil, and then partnered in Gearbox Filtering Service. After retiring, JB and Dayne moved to Lake Ivie, TX. He...

Delbert Duane Davis, 57, of Abilene, TX passed away August 29, 2023. He was born March 2, 1966 in Abilene to Delbert Davis and Pam Hargrove. Delbert Duane Davis was preceded in death by his father Delbert Davis, stepmother Patricia Davis, brother Paul Davis and son Colt Davis.  Duane is survived by spouse Jennifer Smith; his children: Ashten and husband Dustin Jenkins, Corey Storek, Delaina Davis, Addison Davis McCarty, Hayden Smith and Tiffany, Dylan and wife Jessica...

Macario Hernandez, 59, passed away August 19, 2023 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Macario was born to Cecilio L. Hernandez and Leonarda C. Biera on October 24, 1963. He went to Merkel schools and was a hard worker. He was a roofer and a machinist for Martin Sprocket. Macario was preceded in death by his father Cecilio L. Hernandez, his mother Leonarda C. Biera, brothers: Cecil L. Hernandez, Jimmy Hernandez, and Mauricio Hernandez, and one sister: Ernestina Hernandez. Macario is survived by his...

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Robert (Bob) Hanson, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 13,2023. Born October 11, 1954, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at Tinker Air Force Base to Dewey and Velma Hanson, he grew up and attended school in Norman, Oklahoma, then moved to Texas where he met and married the love of his life, Lindia on December 7, 1978 in Pampa, TX. As a very young man he was an Eagle Scout, the highest most coveted award in all Scouting; the Code of...

Lemuel Dale Dudley, "Dale" age 88 passed away Thursday, August 10th at Hallmark Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. A family-led visitation will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Birkwood Village, 308 2nd Ave. in Toledo, IA. A family-led graveside service will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. North 2nd Street, in Merkel, TX. Dale was born at home in rural Taylor County Texas to Lemuel Albert and Alice...

Thressa Michele Lambert, affectionately known as Trey, passed away on Monday, July 31st, 2023, in Merkel, TX, at the age of 46. Trey was born in Stamford, TX, to her loving mother, Helena Centner. She grew up and attended school in Merkel. In May of 1998, Trey married the love of her life, Brian Lambert, at the First Baptist Church in Merkel, TX. She worked at Meek Blood Center until 2009 when she became an Army wife, embracing the life of adventure and service that awaited her. Over the...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Betty Joan Stamper of Abilene, Texas, announces her passing on July 16, 2023, at 1:28 AM at the age of 82.  Betty was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on May 21, 1941.  She married the love of her life, Donald Lloyd Stamper, on June 8, 1967.  Betty was the proud owner of D&B Concessions for almost 20 years, where she served her community by providing food to countless non-profit organizations and public civic events.  She was...