Richard D.Danielsen of Baird went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, January 3, 2020, at the age of 76. Richard was born November 11, 1943 in Baird to Finn A. and Juanita Johnson Danielsen. He graduated from Baird High School, and attended McMurry College in Abilene.  After college, he served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1971.  Richard worked for the U.S. Postal Service, as an accountant for a hotel chain in the metroplex, and at Baird Drive-In Grocery. He was a...

Julia Frances Hinkle Bilbrey of Clyde, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, surrounded by loving family.  Funeral services will be 2:30 PM Friday, January 3, 2020, at Parker-Jacobs Funeral Home, 141 E. Third in Baird, followed by graveside services at Ross Cemetery Annex. Julia was born August 29, 1951 to Alvin and Lenora Hinkle in Anson, Texas. Julia graduated from Anson High School.  She worked for U.S. Brass, Merkel Restaurant and Motel, IGA in Clyde, and Pied Piper...

John Raymond Shriver, Sr. was born June 26, 1929 in Hundred, West Virginia to Raymond Albert Shriver and Nancy Alice (Phillips) Shriver. He entered the U.S. Navy July 25, 1946 and retired October 25, 1967. After stints working at various entities, he began working for the Civil Service in 1983 at the Corpus Christi Naval base, retiring in 1994. He married (Helen) Angelita Noemi Durand in Galveston, Texas on April 21, 1950. John and Helen had three children, John, Jr., Gwendolyn, and...

Luel Dale Coley departed this life December 23, 2019 aged 78 years after a long illness. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home again in Baird after a 5 1/2 month hospital stay. He will always be loved and dearly missed.  Dale was born in Ft. Worth, TX to J.R. Coley and Margie Chillders Coley. He grew up in Baird, TX where he was a graduate of Baird High School, lettering in football and track. Regarding his academic achievements he once stated in a job interview he graduated...

Jesus came to escort Steve Burk to heaven early Saturday morning, December 21, 2019, at the age of 63. Steve was born November 25, 1956 in Lubbock, Texas to Weldon and Sue Nelms Burk.  His family moved to Abilene, where he graduated from Abilene High and worked his first job at Mrs. Baird’s bakery with his dad. He later became a diesel mechanic, working for various diesel repair shops in Abilene.  In 1980, he started his own business, Burk’s Diesel Service. From 2001...

Thelma Nadine Smith, age 97, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sat. Dec. 14th two days after being admitted into Care, Inc. Nursing and Rehab in Early when she became unable to walk.  She was in a lot of pain, but God was merciful and called her home to be with him, her family and friends. She was born at home August 9, 1922 near Hawley in Jones County, Texas to Bailey Hock and Annie Pearl Fry Hock.  She had three brothers and was the youngest of six girls.  While attending...

Jeff L. Day went to be with his Savior on December 2, 2019, at the age of 56. Jeff was born September 6, 1963 in the San Diego Naval Hospital, San Diego, California, to Lee Paul and Elan Stewart Day. The family moved to Texas as soon as his dad retired from the Navy.  Jeff always felt like a Texan at heart. On June 5, Jeff married the love of his life, Deborah Sessions Day.  He fell in love with her on a band trip when he was 15. He knew then that she was the one he wanted to...

Georgie LaFoy Manion, 71, died after a brief illness November 21, 2019  at Hendricks Hospital. She was born July 26, 1948 in Baird, the daughter of Roy LaFoy Sr. and Thelma (Paylor) LaFoy. Georgie graduated from Clyde High School in 1966. She worked for many years at Russell-Surles Title Co. and retired from the Taylor County District Clerks office in 2014. She attended First United Methodist Church in Baird, where she was active in Kid’s Club. She was a member of the ’48...

Devin Ronald Welch went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 18, 2019, surrounded by family at the age of 55. Devin was born April 16, 1964 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Ronnie and Jerry (Barnhill) Welch.  He graduated from Baird High School and received his Associates Degree from Cisco Junior College.  He was known for his talent with electronics and sound, and was the owner of Custom Audio and Video, where he installed systems for many churches, facilities and institutions in...

Sarah M. Wilder, 83, died on November 17, 2019 at Bright Pointe at Lytle Lake Nursing Home in Abilene. Sarah was born May 7, 1936 in Chatoca, a small railroad community in Texas, but grew up in Baird.  She graduated from Draughon Business College, becoming a dietician. She loved sewing, crafting and cooking.  Sarah was a member of the First Baptist Church in Baird. She was a devout Christian and knew the Bible well. At a young age, she married Jose Rodriguez and the couple had...