Elsie Maye Price of Abilene went to her heavenly home in the early morning hours Tuesday, February 16. 2021, at the age of 80. Elsie was born April 26, 1940 in Austin, Texas to T.M. and Velma Smith Clark.  She married James Monroe (Jim) Price February 14, 1957. He preceded her in death in 2012. Elsie was a homemaker, who loved going to church and talking to family and friends.  She ran a daycare in her home for many  years.  She was a member of Hope Eternal Church. She...

Charles David Lauw (charlie)passed away at Homestead Nursing and Rehab of Baird on February 14, 2021 at the age of 88.  Charlie was born in Yorktown, TX on May 13,1932 to John A. and Marie Schroedter Lauw. Charlie enjoyed visiting with friends over a cold one, dancing and charming the ladies at the dancehall, playing dominoes with his friends, and gardening was one of his all time favorite hobbies. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Bonnie...

Enrique “Henry” Silba passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 in Abilene, just two days before his 77th birthday. Henry was born January 24, 1944, to Domingo and Juanita Silba in Millsap, Texas. The family  relocated to Baird, Texas as his father worked on the railroad.  As a child he attended Baird Elementary where he made many friends that he would continue to call friends throughout his life. Henry and Alice were married on November 17, 1962,  and made their home...

Lonnie A. Lawrence, 84, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Hendrick Hospice Care. Graveside services under the direction of Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home will be 3:00 PM Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Ross Cemetery Annex in Baird with David Peterson officiating. Lonnie was born March 7, 1936 in Loraine, Mitchell County, Texas, the second son of Charley and Myrtle Dickson Lawrence. He worked for Burroughs Machine, Abilene Christian University and FedEx, and also had businesses in photography,...

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...