Gayla Mendez went to be with her Savior Monday, October 19, 2020, at the age or 50.  Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home, 141 E. 3rd Street in Baird.  A celebration of Gayla's life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 240 Race St in Baird.  Those attending are reminded of social distancing guidelines and are requested to wear masks.  

Timothy Dwayne Austin passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the age of 50. Timothy was born February 5, 1970 in Waco, Texas to Richard Austin and Betty Isbell White. He trained at Action Career Training and worked as a truck driver.  He liked to hunt, he loved dancing, mudding, riding backroads listening to old country music, and trucking.  Tim loved his family…when he loved someone, he loved hard. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, L.D. and Doris Austin,...

Richard G. Gonzales of Abilene passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at the age of 64. Please check back for obituary and service information.

On October 2, 2020, David Benjamin “Butch” Barron passed from this life after an extended battle with Alzheimers.  He was 66 years young.  Butch, as he was affectionately nicknamed by his dad, will always be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, extraordinary Pops, and a friend to all.  Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 5th at the First Baptist Church of Baird, with Rev. Jimmy Hatcher officiating and Dale Mason assisting.  Burial...

Gloria Ann Mendez went to be with her Savior on Monday, September 28, 2020, at the age of 63. Gloria was born June 18, 1957 in Baird, Texas to Andre and Manuela Silva Mendez.  She attended Baird High School, graduating in 1977. She worked as a cafeteria employee at Baird ISD for over 20 years, and at multiple church nurseries over the course of her lifetime. She was a longtime leader for the Baird Girl Scouts of America. Gloria loved shopping for her nieces and nephews. She loved her...

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...