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...

Bruce Alan Harber left this life Sunday, May 17, 2020, at the age of 59. Bruce was born December 28, 1960 in Breckenridge, Texas to Charley D. and Frances Jan Hagemann Harber. He attended school in Temple and graduated from Copperas Cove High School.  He made his home in Baird, where he lived over 25 years while working in the oil fields. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Charley.  He is survived by one son, Jonathan Harber of Baird; his mother Frances; two brothers,...

Steven Roger Defosses, M.D., 59, went to his heavenly home on May 16, 2020 at his mother’s home in Baird, Texas.  His family and friends are thankful that Steve is no longer in pain.   A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Ross Cemetery in Baird, Texas.   Funeral services are under the direction of Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home.     Steve grew up in Baird where he played football and threw the discus and shot put at Baird...

Vincent Thomas Higgins, Jr. was born May 18, 1936 in Florence, South Carolina.  He left this earth in Cedar Park, Texas on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the age of 83. His parents were Vincent Thomas Higgins of New Jersey and Olive Pendergrass Atkinson of Florence, S.C.  Vincent graduated from Florence High School and joined the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He was transferred to Dyess AFB in Abilene, meeting his daughter's mother in Texas. After his Air...