Irma Jolene Rowe McGowen passed from this earth at 9:12 PM, Monday, November 16, 2020, the fifty-seventh anniversary of her first date with her husband to be, Stanley S. McGowen. Jolene and Stanley married on January 28, 1968 and spent almost fifty-three years of happy married life traveling the world during his U.S. Army career.  She enjoyed cross-stitching, sewing for her family, gardening, camping, and skiing in both the United States and Europe. Jolene passed quietly after an...

Robert L. (Mac) McKenna died Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Hendrick Medical Center at the age of 83. He was born July 21, 1937 in Portland, Oregon to the late Clement L. and Grace M. (Gardner) McKenna. Robert Graduated from Oswego High School in 1955, and attended Lewis and Clark College before joining the United States Navy on January 29, 1959.  He married Kathrine Ann Krieger on April 24, 1959.  During his military career, Robert service on the USS Ranger during the Vietnam War,...

Jessie C. Aguirre of Baird passed away peacefully Monday, November 2, 2020, at the age of 59.  He was born August 3, 1961 in Baird to Manuel and Oralia Aguirre.   Jessie graduated from Baird High School, class of 1980.  Following graduation, he went to work for J.H. Strain Construction. He then went to work for Yates Construction, which later became Vulcan Construction Company. After a few years with Vulcan, he was employed by Clyde Independent School District. Jessie loved...

Dr. Sandra Marie Saunders Konczak passed from this life and moved on to the next great adventure on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Sandra was born in Baird, Texas at the Callahan County Hospital on August 29, 1950 to Uthell and Lucille Saunders.  She attended the Baird schools and graduated in 1968.  On September 20, 1968, she married her high school sweetheart, Mike Konczak. Sandra attended Texas A&M University in God’s Country where she earned a double major in Math and...

Joe H. McNeel of Cross Plains passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the age of 80.  No services are planned. 

Hazel “Geri” Hash of Tye passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at the age of 86. Geri was born May 11, 1934 in San Angelo, TX to Miller and Hazel McGaughey.  She married David Francisco, and the couple had two daughters, Jeane Sue and Carolyn Ann.  She later married Buster Lee Hash in Parker County, Texas in January, 1982. Geri was an extremely talented oil painter and artist. She worked as a seamstress on and off throughout life. She loved going to garage sales and...

Flossie T. Bradley went to be with her Savior Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the age of  90. Flossie was born April 11, 1930 in Merkel, Texas to F.A. “Curly” and Beulah Whisenhunt London.  She married Frank Lee Bradley, who preceded her in death January 26, 1978.   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her daughter, Vicki Wheeler.  She is survived by her son, Kenneth Bradley and grandaughter, Faith Wheeler. Burial was in Ross...

Ruby Nieto Trevino went home to Jesus on October 22, 2020 at age 61.  Ruby was born to Ameila Nieto on February 25, 1959 in Ballinger, Texas.  She attended Ballinger Public Schools. In 1975, Ruby married Hector Manuel Trevino and they had a daughter, Isabel.  In 1984, she and Mario DelaCruz had a son, David.  In 1980, Ruby moved to Coleman, Texas where she raised her children and worked all her life as a home health attendant.   Ruby was a member of Hope...

Bess P. Tollett Groce of Baird passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the age of 80.  Visitation is 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home, 141 E 3rd in Baird. Funeral Services will follow visitation at 1:00 PM in the Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial at Ross Cemetery Spencer Price Addition.  Those attending are reminded of social distancing guidelines. Face coverings are required. Bess was born December 12, 1939 in...