Grabiel Olvera Cerda left this life on Tuesday, June 4, 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...

Leonna Kay Adkins went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020, at the age of 66. She was born May 30, 1953 in Amarillo to Forrest “Sonny” Burleson and Katie J. Swafford Dunn. She graduated from Baird High School, a member of the class of 1971. She was a hairdresser and salon owner for over 40 years. Leonna married Johnny D. Adkins on June 6, 1983, and would have celebrated 37 years of marriage next month. Leonna and Johnny were involved in...

Dolorez Rodriguez of Baird left this life Tuesday, May 5, 2020, just four days short of her 90th birthday. Dolorez was born May 9, 1930 in Millsap, Texas to Asencion and Fernanda Caslaneda Aparicio.  She married Frank C. Rodriguez on October 22, 1955, and the couple had three children. She loved crocheting and knitting, and her true passion was singing in the church choir at First Baptist Church, where she and Frank served for many years. Dolorez was preceded in death by her parents;...

Mickie Tennison, 69, died May 4, 2020 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. She was born July 12, 1950 in Abilene, Texas to Joseph Howle and Ethyl Bennet. She graduated from Cooper High School. She married Doyle Tennison on September 14, 1968. Together they owned U Bar U Steakhouse. She worked for Sam’s Club and Eagle Aviation before retiring. Mickie loved going to garage sales, reading and watching racing at Abilene Speedway. She was the rock that holds our family...

Betty Lee Monsey, 75, died May 4, 2020 at Hendrick Hospice Care.  She was born May 16, 1944 in Spur, Texas to parents Charlie Lee and Margaret Helen Baker.  She attended Lubbock High School and later received her GED. Betty married Leslie B. Monsey on December 30, 1961. She worked for Boone Publications, Bearing Supply, Lockheed, and was a bus driver for Clyde I.S.D. She enjoyed painting, sewing, garage sales, gardening and playing with her grandkids. She will be remembered as...

Jimmy C. Jones, 74, died April 30, 2020 at his home in Baird, TX. He was born September 16, 1945 in Hopkins Co. TX to Charlie “Chock” Jones and Susie Jane White Jones.  The Jones family moved to Jal, NM when Jimmy was three months old. He was a graduate of Jal High School and attended Lubbock Christian College. He married Tommie Lynn Betcher Aug. 5, 1966 in Jal.  He was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Co. in the electrical department. They  lived in Jal, Kermit,...

(Iva) Sue Roady McNeil of Baird went to be with Jesus Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the age of 82. Sue was born September 25, 1937 in Rising Star to Calvin Z. and Nettie Campbell Roady. She graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1955 and attended Cisco College for a time.  In 1956, she married Bobbie Lee McNeil in Pioneer, Texas, and the couple traveled across the United States due to his job as a surveyor with the United States Government. After 10-12 years of traveling, they...