Patrisha Jean Moore left this life Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the age of 38. Patrisha was born March 7, 1982 in Giddings, Texas to Richard and Zettia May Davis Austin.  She married Brian Moore, and the couple made their home in Abilene with their four children. Patrisha enjoyed photography, music, dancing, and cooking, but most of all, spending time with her children and family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Zettia, and a brother, Tim Austin. She is survived by her...

Karen Watson of Baird went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the age of 78. Karen was born September 30, 1942 in Lavon, Texas to James and Margaret Woody Williams.  She married Bob Watson December 29, 1958, and the couple enjoyed 62 years of marriage.  She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband, Bob, of Baird; two sons, Robert Shane Watson and James Michael Watson; two sisters, Sandra...

James Ronald “Ron” Roberts of Baird passed away at home Friday, January 1, 2021, at the age of 71. Ron was born October 28, 1949 in Stamford, Texas to James Jeffery and Geneva Cannon Roberts.  He attended Abilene High School, and got the rest of his education, out in the world.  He worked over 50 years as a Transmission Master Builder.  He retired a few years back, and hated it.  He was the kind of man who always wanted to keep moving.  His hobbies...

Major (retired) Charles James Marek, Jr., born May 24, 1926, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the age of 94. Charles was born in Jourdanton, Texas to Charles James and Isabel Pfeil Marek.  He married the love of his life, Donnie Sue Shelton, September 20, 1947. He wore many hats in his career as a law enforcement officer.  He was a Highway Patrol Officer in Alpine, Texas.  He was called to active duty in the United States Army, where he was assigned to the Central...

JoAnn Wofford Aust passed away unexpectedly December 25, 2020 at the age of 69. JoAnn was born October 15, 1951 in Monahans, Texas to Kenneth Johnson and Freada Colleen Young Wofford.  She attended Abilene High School.  JoAnn married John Michael Aust in Abilene on June 2, 1974, and the couple was married 46 years.  She was a true servant, reaching out to others in need, providing food and clothing, as the Director of Mission of Miracles in Baird. JoAnn was a very loving and...

Marilyn Gilliland Higgins passed away at Midland Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 21, 2020, from extended internal illness. She was born December 18, 1936 at her father’s ranch in Baird, Texas to Marvin (Jack) Gilliland and Ruth Boyd Gilliland. Marilyn was raised in Baird, and graduated from Baird High School. After high school, she got a fine arts and education degree at McMurry University then a master’s degree at Abilene Christian College. Marilyn married Vincent...

On Tuesday August 6, 1957 a baby girl was welcomed into the world by her loving parents Erman B (Pete) and Joycie Mae (McKibben) Ware in Lamesa, Texas. This blessing was Nora Gale, who joined her older sisters Linda Carroll, Nelda Joyce and Rhonda Jean. The Ware family laid a foundation of love that has carried through many generations.  On Friday December 18, 2020 at Hendrick Medical Center this beautiful soul left this earth...

Gladys Lavon Burfield went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 86.  She was born August 20, 1934 in Coleman County to James A. and Exa Eudell Davis Townsend.  She married Claude Crim, who preceded her in death.  She later married Cliff Burfield, and the couple was married 33 years.  Gladys worked as Cafeteria Manager at Fannin Elementary for many years.  She also worked at Security State Bank in Abilene, Texas State Bank in Brownwood, and...

Lord took me home. No worries, I am ready, I had a great life. Married the man of my dreams and the absolute love of my life, P.J. We had many happy years together. He brought to our lives a cute little girl named Leigh. I learned from her. I had NO idea what it was like to be a parent. Quick learner...Leigh was challenging at first. Leigh grew up, married a military man and gave us 2 grandsons. Smart little boys, they must take after their Grand Dad...They all reside in Nevada. I loved...