Benton Jones Pruet went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 13, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at age 95. He was born on January 2, 1926, to Homer and Dovie Jones Pruet in Putnam. Benton, who graduated from Putnam Schools in 1943, was a lifelong resident of Callahan County. After attending Tarleton for a semester, Benton joined the Army Air Corps where he was assigned as a belly gunner on a B-24 bomber. Based in Italy, he participated in the European Campaign and flew 17...

Orbin Leo Purcell of Clyde, known by the CB handle “Cowboy”, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 77. Leo, as he was known to family and friends, was born July 24, 1944 in Lamesa, Texas to Charlie Orbin and Ruby Ila (Sadler) Purcell. He was a 1962 graduate of Wylie High School and was known for going to state in the 100 meter dash.  He worked as a truck driver and was a Mason. The family shared the following thoughts… It’s...

Jack Allen Ryan of Baird passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Abilene at the age of 60. Jack was born May 20, 1961, in San Angelo to Floyd Redmond and Charlcie (Hass) Ryan. He married Melody Fletcher July 16, 1979, and the couple recently celebrated 42 years of marriage. Jack joined the U.S. Army in 1978 and served out assignments in supply & logistics at Fort Hood, Texas and as a Wire Systems Operator Specialists in Nurnberg, Germany, until he was honorably discharged in 1986....

Billy Ray Floyd of Putnam passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at the age of 34. Billy was born December 7, 1986 in Abilene to Darrell and Debra Floyd. He attended Baird High School and worked transporting recreational vehicles.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and swimming, but especially spending time with his kids. He is survived by his parents, Darrell and Debra of Putnam; his children, Daniel and Cannon Floyd and Pipper Beabought; and his brothers, William Floyd of Gautier,...

John King passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time.

Lynn Heise of Red Oak, Texas passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at the age of 72.  Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home, 141 E. 3rd Street in Baird. Burial will be at Ross Cemetery. Masks are recommended, especially for those at higher risk.

Ronald Kenneth Hallmark of Sanger, formerly of Moran, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at the age of 87.  Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 16, 2021, at Moran Cemetery.   Ronald was born July 24, 1934 in Shep, TX to Adrian Dremond and Badie Reed Ponder Hallmark. He married Shiela Ann Redden Hallmark March 25,1957.  He trained racehorses, worked in the oilfield,  and served as a Deputy Sheriff in...

James Claude Reynolds Jr., died on August 1, 2021 at the age of 91. He was born in Crockett, Texas on February 16, 1930, the son of James Claude Reynolds, Sr. and Alyene (Penney) Reynolds. James graduated from high school in Buras, Louisiana in the class of 1948, where he played on the state football team. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, as a radio operator, a lineman, and a bulldozer operator. After his return from Korea, he met and married Dorothy Henry from Baird, Texas in...

Johnnie "Faye" Justice of Baird passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the age of 53. Faye was born April 23, 1968 in Chunky, Mississippi to John Harris and Lilly Mae Dean Wright.  She attended school in Mississippi, and married Ricky Justice on March 10, 1986.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Baird. She was very friendly. She loved everyone.  She was kind, loving and caring, but could be a little stubborn at times, also. She loved listening to the...

Ann Barton Burns of Euless passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the age of 76. Ann was born June 23, 1945 in Waco to Tom and Frances Baulch Barton. She graduated valedictorian from Baird High School and attended Texas Christian University.  She worked at Big 3 Welding Industries.  Ann was a member of the Red Hat Society, a Keno Club and enjoyed sewing and reading.  She loved country music and was active in the Grapevine Opry. She was preceded in death by her mother,...