Gerald Lee "Jerry" Goad ,76, of Abilene, passed away on Monday, June 27,2022 in the presence of his brother. Jerry attended church in Abilene and was very much Loved by family and friends. If you had the opportunity to listen to one of the many stories he loved to tell, you were truly blessed. Jerry served in the US Army and was awarded the Bronze star for his acts of heroism during the Vietnam War.  A celebration of his life, under the direction of Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home...

On July 24, 2022, Mildred Gertrude Crutchfield's soul returned to God.  She was 96 years old and was at peace.  She is survived by her daughter Belinda Davis (Don) of Baird; two granddaughters, Valeska Schrader (Dan), Marley Rabah (Maxwell) and their two children Avery and Braeden; son-in-law Robert Russo; two grandsons, Anthony and Nate (Paola) and their sons, Lucas and Nathan; step-daughter Dolores McNett (Jack); and her faithful niece, Jo Ann Allen of Baird. Those...

Danny Lee Cantrell went to be with his Savior during the early morning hours Friday, July 22, 2022, at the age of 66 in Iowa Park. Danny or “Big Dan” was born August 30, 1955 in Rankin, Texas to Claudie “Bill” and Azalee Jordan Cantrell. He worked as an electric motor winder technician for Sweetwater Electrical Construction and Maintenance.  He met the love of his life, Linda Hobbs, and the couple was together 18 years before she preceded in him death in...

Jimmy Curtis Joy, 69, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at his residence in Baird.  Curtis was born June 6, 1953 in Tom Green County to Donald Truett and Bobbie Jean Jacobs Joy.  He liked to play computer games and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jerry Wright; and a brother, Doug Joy.  He is survived by sons Joshua Lee Joy and wife Medora Cheyenne, and Shane Matthew Joy and wife Elena; grandchildren, Rylan, Melody and Alexah;...

Laura Louise "Buck" Hughes passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the age of 97.  Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 PM Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home, 141 E. 3rd Street in Baird. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home Chapel, with Chaplain Charles Goodnight officiating.  Burial will be in Ross Cemetery.   Laura was born November 24, 1924 to Loyd Rocky and Emma Hughes. She was given the nickname...

Guyman Crabtree Henry of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the age of 90. Guyman was born April 16, 1932 in Whitesboro, Texas to Fred and Virginia Isham Henry.  He graduated from Russett High School in Russett, Oklahoma, where he served as Vice-President of the senior class of 1951. He was an amazing athlete, and team captain in all sports.  Guyman worked as a drilling consultant, and enjoyed fishing and camping.  He married the love of his life, Vivian...

Allie Jean Gordon went to be with her Savior during the early morning hours of Thursday, June 2, 2022, ending her 93 year journey on earth.  Jean  was born December 22, 1928 in Hamilton to Richard Hiram and Edna Pearl (Sayles) Stanford. She grew up on a farm, but moved to Hamilton, with her sister, Opal, as soon as she graduated from high school at age 16 and began working in a drugstore. It was there, at the soda fountain, that she met Woodrow Columbus Gordon, just home from...

Carl Wayne Boyd left this life Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the age of 80. Wayne was born December 19, 1941 in Baird to Lowell and Florene Axe Boyd.  Wayne graduated from Baird High School in 1960. He received his Bachelor's Degree from McMurry College in 1965, where he was involved in the band, and debate team. Wayne was an accomplished musician, and shared that passion with many others as a private guitar teacher at Brook Mays Music in Dallas and Caldwell Music in Abilene. Except...

Judy Harris,76, a lifelong resident of Baird, passed away on June 1, 2022 at Hendrick Hospice Care Center in Abilene. She was born in Baird on August 30, 1945, to Walter Mark and Eunice Merle Sherrill Tollett. She graduated from Baird High School. Good things come in small packages.  Judy was a very petite woman, but she had a heart of gold as big as Texas.  She was very hard-working and retired from Goodwill after more than 20 years of service.   Gardening, fishing,...

Glenda Dale Bruton left this life May 26, 2022, at the age of 70. Glenda was born April 15, 1952 in Telegraph, Texas to John Franklin and Cora Lee Miller Blakeney. Her father was a preacher and involved in work with the Salvation Army. Glenda attended school at San Jacinto Elementary, San Angelo Central High School, and San Angelo Business College.  She married Charles Bruton in 1997. She worked as a manager for Best Western Hotels in Palestine and managed apartments in Brownwood for...