Theresa Ann Evans went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2021 at her home in Lubbock after an extended illness. A chapel service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home in Baird, with Rev. James Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Ross Cemetery Annex. Theresa was born in Abilene March 9, 1955, the youngest daughter of Billy O. and Ruby Mae Atwood Betcher. She was a granddaughter of lifetime Callahan Co. residents, the late...

Zelma Joyce Mooney of Rowden passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the age of 88.  “Joy” as she was known to friends and family was born September 12, 1932 in Baird to C.W. and Nomie Bell (Dickey) Price.  She graduated from school in Baird. She married Jimmy West in 1949, and the couple was married 35 years before he passed away.  Two children were born of this marriage; Chris West and Cindy West McCleskey, who passed away in 1990.  Joy later married L.D....

Roy H. LaFoy, Jr. of Clyde passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the age of 81. Roy was born July 12, 1939 in Baird, Texas to Roy H. LaFoy, Sr.  and Mary Thelma Paylor LaFoy.  He served in the United States Air Force from August 1956 to August 1959, as an airplane mechanic. He married Emily Sue Taylor on April 3, 1963 in Fort Worth, and the couple had three daughters. Roy worked as a truck driver, served as County Commissioner and was a member of the American Legion post 82. He...

Amelia Sally Lou Davis Perkins (Amie) went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the age of 86. Amie was born November 5, 1934  in Lubbock, Texas to E. Dub and Lucile Kemp Davis.  She graduated from Abilene High School, then went on to join the United States Navy in November, 1953, and was stationed in Bainbridge, Maryland.  While there, she met and married the love of her life, William (Bill) Perkins.  After the service, Amie followed Bill into the...

Danny Ray Pruit passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the age of 46. A graveside remembrance will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Belle Plaine Cemetery on Road No. 295 South of Baird. Take highway 283 south. Turn East on CR 470,  then north onto CR 473. Then turn east onto Road number 295.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sharon Kay Jobe, on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her home in Putnam, Texas. She left this life to be with the Lord at the age of 72. Sharon was born in Abilene, Texas on December 4, 1948, to C.J. Campbell and Helen Simmons. She grew up in Abilene, Texas and attended school at Cooper High. Sharon loved fishing and spending time outdoors, everyone will always remember Sharon’s feisty nature, endless love and support she...

Patsy Kay Work of Baird passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the age of 78. Patsy was born January 2, 1943 in Baird to William Preston (Bill) and Beulah Boydston Work.  She attended Baird High School, graduating in 1961, and attended some college.  She worked at Works Dry Good Stores in Baird and Clyde, and did volunteer work at churches in both towns.  She spent many hours as a volunteer for Abilene Zoo, and had a big heart for loving and caring for all animals,...

A good man left this earth April 16, 2021 to join his Heavenly Father. Roy Earl White was born November 14, 1931 in Ovalo, Texas. He was the eldest son of Willie Wayne and Mable White.  He was joined later by a brother, Alfred, and sister, Billey Ruth. Roy attended school in Ovalo and graduated from Jim Ned, known then as South Taylor.  He received two scholarships, one athletic and one academic.  He attended Hardin-Simmons University.  He served two years in the Army...

Patsy Ann Bowers Bradley of Abilene went to be with her Savior Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the age of 84. Ann, as she was known to friends and family, was born July 13, 1936 in Coleman, Texas to J.B. Bowers, Sr. and Juanita Stanphil Bowers.  She attended Coleman High School, graduating in 1954. Ann married in 1955 and had three loving children.  She worked 28 years for AISD as a librarian and then as a Health Extender, where she made every one, especially every child, she...

Esther Smith, 73, of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home. Esther was born in Big Spring, Texas to Harol and Clarice Bailey. She was a homemaker and attended Bethany Baptist Church. Esther was raised in and formerly of Big Spring, Texas. She enjoyed reading and writing and her favorite book in the Bible was Psalms. She was an avid painter and loved to paint angels and crosses.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L....