Ricky Anthony Norway left us early Friday morning September 18, 2020 to be with the Lord. Ricky was born December 21, 1964 at Orleans County Memorial Hospital in Newport City, Vermont to Reginald Norway and Bonnie Wright Norway. Ricky has been in the oilfield for the majority of his career. He married Kathy Norway April 27, 2009 and celebrated 11 years this past April.  Ricky enjoyed spending his extra time fishing, and hunting. He had a love for animals and always...

Naomi Edwards of Baird went to be with her Savior during the early morning hours Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the age of 82. Naomi was born December 3, 1937 in Rising Star to Augustus Lewis and Grace Hill  Ogle.  She was a Social Butterfly and loved doing anything with her friends and family. She loved to play cards and games with her friends, dancing, cooking, crafting, and fishing  Naomi was such a caregiver. She was always putting others needs before her own. She was a...

Tony Adam Marshall of Merkel passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the age of 56. Tony was born December 9, 1963 in Abilene to Harman "Rooster" and Dottie Cupps Marshall.  He attended Abilene High School.  Tony was a carpenter by trade, loved fishing, and sharing a good joke.  He was a very patient and gentle man, an "old soul",  hard worker and great friend. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, grandparents and step-son Dusty...

Freada Colleen Allen, went to be with her Savior, Monday morning, July 6, 2020, on her 92nd birthday. Freada was born July 6, 1928 in Oklahoma to Victor and Zula Myers Young.  She married Kenneth Wofford November 22, 1946.  He preceded her in death, as did her second husband, G.W. Allen.  Freada was also preceded in death by a sister, two brothers, a grandson, Johnson and a daughter, Jane. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Fields and husband Jesse of Georgia, and...

Ismael C. Rodriguez left this life Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Haskell, Texas at the age of 56. Ismael was born March 8, 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas to Leopoldo and Bentura Martinez Rodriguez.  He attended school in Baird, where he played football for the Bears. Ismael was a certified mechanic, and could do all types of home remodeling, from floors to concrete.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and playing pool, but his real passion was his family and friends. Ismael never...

Tommy Wayne Harp of Anson passed away June 16, 2020 at the age of 71.  There are no services scheduled at this time.

Ruby Juanita “Nita” Rawson went to be with her Savior Monday, June 15, 2020, at the age of  97. Nita was born December 1, 1922 in Rowden, Texas to John and Lillie Ann Brashear Swafford. She grew up in Rowden, attending Caddo Peak School.  On November 20, 1965, she married Merton Spatcher “Stan” Rawson. Nita worked as a waitress at Blondie’s Café in Baird, and the Dixie Pig in Abilene. She and Stan owned Rawson Corner in Ranger before he...

Richard Charles Crow was born June 9, 1947 in Abilene, Texas to Frankie Charles and Irma Lois Young Crow. He passed away on June 5, 2020, at the age of 72. Richie was raised in Baird, Texas. He graduated from Baird High School in 1965 and attended Texas Tech University. He completed his degree in Agronomy from Texas Tech in 1969. He worked for Growers Cotton Seed for several years before becoming the Floyd County Extension Agent. He also worked at Texas Soil Blenders before moving back to...

Grabiel Olvera Cerda left this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the age of 49.  He was born October 11, 1970 in Abilene to Pedro G. and Concha Olvera Cerda.  He attended Baird High School, and went on to make a living working road construction.  Grabiel loved riding his motorcycle. He was a loyal friend and loved to make people laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Grabiel Jacob Cerda, Jr.; brothers Frank, Manuel and Arthur Cerda; and sister Estella...