Mary Olive Stroope of Baird, Texas passed away February 24, 2023 at the age of 88 at Patriot Heights Skilled Nursing Center, San Antonio,  Tx.  Mary was born on May  13, 1934 to Cordie and Beuregard Brame in Baird, TX. Mary married the love of her life, Cecil R. Stroope on September 13, 1952. Mary and Cecil had two daughters Karen and Kathy and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mary and Cecil enjoyed travelling in their RV and fishing in their...

Helen Jean Warren of Abilene went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 89. Helen was born to Thomas and Pauline Mulkey. She grew up and graduated from DeRidder High School, then met Billy Warren, who was serving in the Army. Six weeks later they married and celebrated 69 years of marriage on April 1, 2023. She found joy and happiness being a homemaker, she dearly loved her kids and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and 1 brother. ...

Mary Kathleen Dendy Dye (Kathy) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2023 at her home in Baird with her husband and daughter by her side. Kathy was born in Brady, TX on April 3, 1940 to Douglas and Anna Dendy. She grew up in Fredonia, TX on a farm and cattle ranch. She enjoyed life immensely, and she  especially loved reading, socializing, and riding horses. She graduated in 1958 from Monahans High School. She met the love of her life, Bob Dye, in Odessa, and...

George Edward Black, Jr., 87, passed away in Abilene, Texas on April 24, 2023, after awell-lived, long life. George was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 11, 1935. His parents were George Edward Black, Sr. and Minnie Martha Edwards Black Bounds. He was raised by his father and step-mother, Ora Clyde Lindberg Black Beyer. His father died when George was 16 years old. George had three siblings: Barbara Willene Black Farr (deceased), Lequita Joy Black Breu McDonald, and Clyde Obron Black,...

Foy Dean Kelly of Baird passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 70.  Foy was born April 4, 1953 in Hamlin, Texas to A.L. “Mickey” and Carrie Jewel Essary Kelly. After graduating high school, Foy worked in dirt construction as owner of Kelly's Dirt Construction, as a truck driver and a mechanic.  He lived the cowboy way, and was former President of the Callahan County Sheriff’s Posse.  Foy married Marie Wilson, and the couple would have...

Eva Amanda Calvin of Abilene passed  away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 67. Eva was born September 15, 1955 in Fort Worth to Joe Bailey Sr. and Lona Dorothy Chaney Rice. She graduated from Estacado High School as the Valedictorian of the Class of 1972.  Eva married Martin L. Calvin July 29, 1983, and the couple was married 39 years and 10 months.  She worked for Hendrick Hospital in Purchasing for 30 years.  She was baptized in 1970, and was dedicated to her...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Julie Ann Collins-Johnson announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday March 29, 2023 at the young age of 37 years old. Julie was loved by all that met her.  She had a distinct way of making people feel seen and loved.  Julie was able to make mundane days better just by laughing.  And if you were in her presence, you would laugh too. Julie is survived by her husband, Britt Johnson of Baird, her children: Madison Elizabeth, Miley...

Doris June Tollett of Baird joined her Savior and loved ones in Heaven Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 91. Doris was born August 30, 1931 in Rivera, California to Claude and Mary Nelson Willyard.  She graduated from Inglewood High School in Inglewood, California in 1949.  She married William (Bill) Tollett on her 21st birthday, August 30, 1952 in Reno, Nevada and the couple had two sons, Dale and Randy. Later in life, Doris went to Cisco Junior College, where she earned...

Ronnie Lee Elliott passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 in Rockledge, Florida at the age of 76. Ronnie was born May 18, 1946 in Baird to Horace E. “Hob” and Mable Dean Wilson Elliott. He attended Baird High School, and entered the US Navy at age 17.  He worked as a general contractor in the construction field in Brownwood from 1976 until he moved to Florida in 2018. Ronnie was a hard working man who did all he could to provide for his family as a single father. He was...

Billie Ann Kilgore Earp passed away of natural causes Monday, March 13, 2023, in Coleman County Medical Center. She was born in Brown County August 14, 1936 and was the daughter of Bill and Katie Kilgore of Cross Plains. Billie Ann graduated from Cross Plains High School and attended the University of North Texas in Denton. She was married to J.C. Earp, Jr. and they lived and raised their family in Baird.  They have three grown children, Pat Perryman, Jan Mitchell and Bill Earp. Billie...