Ferron Wayne Mercer III, "Tres," passed away unexpectedly July 4, 2026. He was born September 30, 2009 in Abilene, the son of Ferron Mercer Jr. and Megan Benton.  Tres loved the Lord with all his heart and was baptized August 14, 2016 at the age of 6, at Lake Nasworthy in San Angelo. Growing up he attended various schools within the San Angelo school district, until recently when he transferred to Jim Ned High School. Tres was always happiest outdoors. He learned the love of ...

Dora Elia Asencio, 71, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by her siblings and close family friends. Born in Torreó, Coahuila, Mexico, Dora was the daughter of Arnulfo and Guadalupe Asencio. Her family returned to Merkel, Texas, when she was a young child, where she grew up and graduated from Merkel High School in 1972. She later earned an Associate Degree from Draughon's Business College in Abilene, Texas. Although life eventually brought her back ...

Billy Lee Cummings of Kingsland passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the age of 85. Billy was born May 17, 1941 in Baird to William and Bertha Griffith Cummings. He was in the SeaBees as a youth.   He worked in automotive dealers for many years and worked for AER manufacturing for over 20 years. Billy married Jalie Charlene Shelton in February of 1960. They quickly made a family and life that stayed strong for 66 years of faithful marriage.  Billy lived a life of love and ...

Sonya Lynn Mitchell, 52, passed away in Graham, Texas on June 13, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1973, in Austin Texas, the daughter of Scott and Brenda Awalt Mitchell. Sonya graduated from Baird High School, Class of 1991. Following her graduation, she worked at the Texas Department of Transportation, Vulcan Materials and then continued her career in material testings in the Dallas area. During her High School years, you could find Sonya either working with her show calves or at the golf ...

Ermanell Miller Penney, age 93, of Clyde, Texas went to be with her Lord on May 28, 2026 after a brief illness. Ermanell was born on April 10, 1933, in Abilene, Texas to Erman and Esta (Dado) Miller. She attended schools in Eastland, McKinney and Coleman graduating in 1950 as the high-ranking girl. Ermanell met her love, Harvey Joe Penney, while in high school. After graduation from Howard Payne University, they were married on December 27, 1953 in Coleman, Texas. For many years Ermanell ...

Mona Lisa Rodriguez of Baird passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 69. Mona was born September 14, 1956 in Baird to Frank C. and Dolorez Aparicio Rodriguez. She graduated from Baird High School in 1975. She then graduated from TSTC with a degree in business. She later earned an Associate Degree in in Child Development from Cisco Junior College. Mona dedicated 38 years of service to Abilene ISD, where she made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students, families and ...

Judy Gail Sprouse Joseph passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home in Dale, Texas at the age of 70. Judy was born July 5, 1955 in Iraan, Texas to Boyd Lynn and Frankie Hock Sprouse. She married Joe A. Joseph III, and they were together for 30 years. They did not have any children together. so Judy shared her three children with him, along with all the grandbabies. She loved boating and fishing and preferred live bait over lure ...she also enjoyed trot lines and jug fishing. She ...

Kenneth went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2026, at Avir Nursing Home in Baird, at the age of 84. He was born July 24, 1941, in Abilene, Texas to W.A. “Slim” and Florice Robbins. He attended school in Baird, Texas where he graduated in 1959. He married Sheri Connel on February 15, 1963. They made their home in Baird where he lived all 84 years. He worked for Abilene Printing and Stationery Co. for 40 years and was a member of Baird Church of Christ. Kenneth is ...

Roberto Valdez, dad and grandpa, age 90 of Clyde, passed away peacefully from this earthly life into the arms of Jesus on May 2, 2026. He was born in Fashing, Texas on April 29. 1936 to Mariano and Francisca Valdez. He married Maria Caballero on June 12, 1957. They lived most of their lives in the Clyde area; where they raised 8 children. Roberto was kind, gentle, and a humble man. Our dad/grandpa had a true servant’s heart and served rather than being served, and expected nothing in ...

Devon Lenard Bingaman passed away during the early morning hours Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home in Baird, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Devon was born November 13, 1954 in Elkhart, Indiana. He graduated from Centreville High School and attended Glen Oaks Community College. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He retired from Voight aircraft. He married Patricia Fay Presley March 20, 1990, and they were together 36 ...