Willie Lane Dillard of Baird left this life Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the age of 91. Lane was born February 24, 1931 in Coleman, Texas, to McLane and Minnie Avery Dillard. He married Lois Wood July 21, 1989, blending their families, and making their home in Baird.  Lane served on the Baird Volunteer Fire Department as one of the oldest members for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ralph Honrud; daughter in law Libby Dillard; a sister, Betty Jo...

Freda Reeves left this life Friday, October 14, 2022, at the age of 75. Freda was born August 16, 1947 in Archer City, TX to Marion Lee Bone and Lucy Mae Williams. Freda married the love of her life Johnie Reeves on October 11, 1985 in Arkansas. Freda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. Who is loved very deeply and will be missed by all. Freda was preceded in death by her parents, her son Danny Pruit, her sisters Joy Bone, Shirley Stephens,...

Mary Ann Bell Jones woke up in the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the age of 72. Mary Ann was born January 30, 1950 in Eureka, California before making the journey to Texas to be adopted by Fabian Eugene and Mary Blackburn Bell.  She graduated from Baird High School in 1968 and received her Masters in Counseling and Psychology from Abilene Christian University.  After reconnecting with her biological family, her passion for genealogy sparked her to connect with...

Mike “Bud” Young of Baird passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at the age of 83.  Bud was born August 15, 1939 to Cleve Houston and Eva Mae McAlpine Young. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 63 years, Nancy Newcomb Young, and a brother, Bernard Young. He is survived by daughter, Kathi Foucha; son, Michael “Choppy” Young Jr.; sister, Cinda Scott; Robert Foucha; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will have a private...

Linda Ann Hamel went to be with the Lord and her much loved husband, Rick Hamel wednesday September 21, 2022 at the age of 72. She was born in Tahoka, Tx on October 26, 1949 to Clarence and Muriel Cox Janes. Linda graduated from Clyde High School in 1967. She married Richard Nelson Hamel in Clyde on June 15, 1985. They met "on the road" for they were both "big rig" drivers. They drove across the country with their 2 white poodles Gypsy and Prissy for many many years...

Carlos Francisco “Frank” Gomez Lopez of Baird passed away in Abilene Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the age of 60. Known by many names, including Frank, Honey, Pancho or even “Frank the Tank”, he was known for his love of spending time with his kids and grandkids, playing cornhole, feeding his roosters, playing wahoo, plowing and dozing and drinking cold beer. Frank was born March 5, 1962 in Mexico City to Ubaldo and Alta Gracia Lopez Gomez. At the age of 14, he...

Mildred Evelyn “Millie” Hampton went to be with her Savior Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her residence in Oregon, after being on this earth for 98 years. Millie was born October 12, 1923 in Merkel to Nathan Columbus and Annie Mae Dunn Joyner.  She lived in Dudley much of her young life.  She married Elvin Hampton in 1940, at the age of 17, on her grandparents 50th wedding anniversary.  She spent her long life caring for others in many ways, taking care of her...

Larry D. Jobe of Baird went to be with the Lord Monday, September 12, 2022, at the age of 71. Born in Baird August 10, 1951 to Foy W. And Bobbie E. (Brandon) Jobe, Larry graduated from Putnam High School in 1970. He joined the United States Navy in 1970, obtaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was a Hospital Corpsman, serving as an X-Ray Technician. While serving in the Navy, he received an Associates Degree from George Washington University.  He married Lori A. Roukema June...

Words are not enough to describe a soul as special as Kathleen “Kathy” Windham. On September 11, 2022, our precious mother went to be with her Lord and Savior, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 74. She was not only an exceptional wife and mother, she was also a loving grandmother, “Nini”, to 8 grandchildren. Her faith and children were very important to her, and after her diagnosis, she made sure that all of her girls wore St. Christopher...

The world lost a beloved wife and mother, Reba Rhynes on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, at the age of 79. Reba devoted her life to her children, husband, and grandchildren.  She was a compassionate spirit whose passion was caring for her family.  Reba loved to read, cook, and play games on her computer.  She passed away surrounded by her children and husband.  Reba was a proud mother of four children, Richard, Teresa, Russell, and Lisa.  Reba was predeceased by...