Fena Mae Gladden passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Cottonwood Inn Extended Care Center in Durango, Colorado.  Fena was born September 27, 1928 at Red Gap in Stephens County, Texas near Breckenridge.  Born to parents, Bill and Sallie Weber.  Fena grew up on an oil lease her father managed.  She was a tom boy, riding horses and learning to hunt and owning her own gun as a small girl.  She also learned to play the piano by ear.  She attended school in...

Justo Hernandez Jr., 59, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at a local hospital. He was born to Justo and Juanita Hernandez November 1, 1959 in Merkel. Justo worked as a laborer and at the cattle auction until he became disabled by an accident at the cattle auction. He was a jack of all trades and his knowledge of everything was extraordinary. Justo was proud of his military service serving in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1980. He loved rock and roll, playing his guitar and having his family...

Dorothy Torrence, 70, of Abilene died Thursday, March 28, 2019. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Sunday, March 31, 2018 at Starbuck Funeral Home in Merkel. Funeral services will be at 10:00am April 1, 2018 at Starbuck Funeral Home with burial Following at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Jerry Fla-Dale Collier, 46, of San Angelo passed away Friday, March 1, 2019.  He was born February 10, 1973 in Abilene. Jerry was a great football fan and especially loved the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his Mother LeAnn Patterson and husband Orville of Trent; siblings Samuel Thompson, Stacy Cooper and Hazel Patterson; many members of the collier family and many friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his father Jerry Dale Collier. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM on...

Julia “Rachel” Tims, 82, of Abilene passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2018.  She was born November 11, 1936 to Ralph and Winnie (Wilson) Tarpley in Olonta, South Carolina. Rachel owned and operated a service station and the Pizza Place in Merkel, and later worked for and retired from Wal-Mart in Abilene. Rachel is survived by her sons Jon Darby and wife Sondra and Don Keith “Stinkey” Darby; grandchildren Turner Darby, Quade Darby, Cassie Feerer and husband...

Delphine Watson, 89, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born to Bill and Margaret (Nelson) Cooper on January 4, 1930 in Trent, Texas. Delphine was a graduate of Trent High School.   She worked for Abilene ISD as a parent coordinator for 27 years.  She was a member of Wylie Baptist Church.  Delphine is survived by her daughter Peggy Grimes of Abilene; son-in-law Wade Stephens of Cross Plains; grandchildren Janeal Yancey and husband Ed of...

Allen Higgins, Jr., 71, of Merkel passed away in the evening hours of February 19, 2019. He was born October 9, 1947 to Orien and Elizabeth (O’Neal) Higgins in Merkel, Texas. He is survived by his son Benjamin Higgins of Merkel; step-daughter Rebecca Simington of Abilene; sister Barbara Green of Sanger; brothers Danny Higgins of Merkel and Dale Ray Higgins of Stith; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00PM Thursday, February 21,...

Kenna Monique Lundquist was born into the arms of Jesus in the early afternoon hours of February 18, 2019. She is survived by her parents Nathan Lundquist and Klarissa (Harter) Lundquist; brother Kyran; sisters Charlie-Ann and Kimber; paternal grandparents Terry and Susie Lundquist and Steve and Shelly Debeham; maternal grandparents Kevin Harter and Reese and Marissa Freeman. Kenna is also survived by her great-grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family...

W.C. (Dub) Turner, 94, formerly of Big Spring passed away February 13, 2019. He was born at DeCordova Bend, Texas (near Cleburne) to C.R. Turner and Ethel Mae Dolly Turner on January 19, 1925.  His family moved to Big Spring Texas in 1941.  He was drafted into the army and served with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy and Germany.  Dub married O’Dessie Wheeler Paddick in 1950.   He worked for Cabot in Big Spring and retired from there.   He...

Visitation DetailsThursday, February 7th, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Starbuck Funeral HomeService DetailsFriday, February 8th, 2019 10:00am, Trent CemeteryInterment DetailsTrent Cemetery