Janice Marie Landers Rine

(April 6, 1941 - July 29, 2019)

LAWN: Janice Marie Rine, 78, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 10:00am in McBee cemetery, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 2 from 6 to 8pm at the funeral home in Tuscola.

Janice was born on April 6, 1941, at Hendrick Hospital in Abilene, to Raymond and Mildred (McAdams) Landers. She grew up in southern Taylor County, never moving far from her home of Lawn.

Janice loved her work, caring for many of the elderly in the area. She was a Baptist.

She was known to be extremely kind and caring sometime stubborn, a bit of a joker and cut up. Janice loved comedy shows and enjoyed watching T.V. She was a very simple lady who loved the Lord and loved life.

She is survived by daughter Michelle Wilkinson and husband Thomas of Buffalo Gap; son Mike Rine of Abilene; sister Peggy Horton of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren Kimberly Marie Strength and husband Stoney of Coleman, Danny Norway, Jr. and wife Kaysha of Brownwood; three great grandchildren Braiden, Hailey and Paisley.  

She was preceded in death by parents and two brothers Edger and Burney Landers.   

Condolences can be left at www.fry-smith.com.

Larry Clifford Swindle

February 12, 1945 - July 28, 2019

Larry C. Swindle

Lafayette - Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 11:00 AM in Martin & Castille's La Fleur de Lis Chapel in Lafayette, for Larry C. Swindle , age 74, who passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his residence in Lafayette. The family will receive friends at Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Thursday from 9:00 AM until the service time. 

Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.

Reverend Chris Fuselier will conduct the funeral services. 

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Judy V. Swindle; his children, Cason Swindle, Patrick Kendall, Jr. and his wife Tracey, Christopher C. Manning, Suzanne Haraughty and her husband Dave, and C. Colin Manning and his wife Kathleen; 8 grandchildren; and his sister, Linda Miller and her husband Orval. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Su Swindle. 

A resident of Lafayette and a native of Texas, Larry was the former owner of Global Training and Environmental in Lafayette. He was past King Dom Pedro VI in Carnivale en of Rio Krewe. Larry was very instrumental in the safety and environmental industry in the oil and gas sector. He served on many boards and authored multiple safety regulations. His joys were cooking and spending time with his family, especially his precious grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his beloved family and many close friends. 

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com

Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811

Published in the The Advertiser on July 30, 2019

Floy Dell Young Reves

January 29, 1934 - July 27, 2019

Floy Dell Reves, 85, of Sweetwater, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 27, 2019.  Funeral service will be on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of McCoy Funeral Home, 1401 East 3rd Street in Sweetwater, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street in Abilene.  A private family burial will follow at the Rockdale Cemetery in Haskell County, north of Lueders, which is near Raymond's childhood home.

Floy was born in south Taylor County to Wayne and Fay Young on January 29, 1934.  On December 31, 1955, she married Raymond Reves and the two of them shared 63 years together.  Floy was a member of the Church of Christ, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.  She spent 40 years working as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, and AT&T in Sweetwater. 

Floy was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Reta Jane Reves and her sister, Reta Moss.  She is survived by her husband Raymond; daughter Amanda Davis and husband Rob and grandchildren Drew Davis and Ella Davis.  Floy was known as "Granna" to Drew and Ella, who she loved dearly.  She is also survived by nieces Deborah Bruce and husband Philip and their children, Katy and Hannah; and Tricia Boyd and husband Jimmy and their children, Mandy Whitley and Melinda Smith and husband David, and by four great-great nephews.  Floy loved and care for her nieces like they were her very own, especially in their childhood years.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Connie jones and the other caregivers for the loving care provided to Floy for many years, and for their continued loving care of Raymond.
Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.

Published in Sweetwater Reporter on July 30, 2019

Merril Wayne Eaton

May 24, 1954 ~ Jul 19, 2019

Merril “Wayne” Eaton, 65, of Ovalo, Texas, died Friday, July 19, 2019. Visitation: Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 3:00-5:00PM at Fry-Smith Funeral Home at 502 Kent Ave. Tuscola, Texas 79562 Memorial Service: July 22, 2019  at 10:00AM ,First Baptist Church Tuscola, Texas 700 Kent Ave, Tuscola, TX 79562 Burial will follow at the family cemetery, Roger’s Cemetery County Road 159. Ovalo, Texas 79541. Funeral services directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola.

Merril Wayne Eaton was born May 24, 1954 in Abilene, Texas. He was the eldest son to Merril and Mildred (Rogers) Eaton of Ovalo. He is survived by his two siblings Marshall Eaton and Marilyn Eaton Jones. Marshall is married to wife, Deann Eaton and their daughters Aspen, and Tayln Eaton of Ovalo. Wayne’s sister, Marilyn is married to husband, Tom Jones of Aledo, and their daughter Kimberly Jones Penepacker and husband, Carson of Runaway Bay.

Wayne graduated Jim Ned high school in 1972. He attended Tarleton State University and graduated with an Agricultural Degree in 1976 where he met the love his life, Christi Ann Fuller and later married June 9, 1979. They celebrated their 40 years together with happiness, love, and devotion. This love is survived by their two children, Jeremy Chad Eaton of Abilene, and Lindsey Eaton Braden, wife of John Braden of San Antonio. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Nya Eaton of Abilene, Bristol and Tyson Braden of San Antonio.

Wayne also was a proud member of the First Baptist Church in Tuscola, where he served as a deacon. He also was an award-winning salesman for MSC direct for the last 35 years. Wayne impacted everyone he met. Wayne was always a great conversationalist and he could always sense when someone was in need of a hug, an ear, or a helping hand. He always strived to walk in God’s light and always tried to be the best Christian he could be. He showed compassion, dedication, patience, was slow to anger, and had a giving heart, a helpful soul, with an infectious smile and boisterous laugh. He will not be forgotten for his legacy lives on through the lives of his family and everyone who he has touched.

In lieu of flowers a Memorial Donation can be sent to First Baptist Church Tuscola, building fund, at 700 Kent Ave, Tuscola, TX 79562 or to the Rogers Cemetery in care of Texas National Bank of Tuscola, 533 Garza Ave, Tuscola, TX 79562

FAMILY GATHERING

Sunday
July 21, 2019
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Fry~Smith Funeral Home
502 Kent Ave
Tuscola, TX 79562

FUNERAL SERVICE

Monday
July 22, 2019
10:00 AM
First Baptist Church Tuscola
700 Kent Avenue, PO BOX 35
Tuscola, TX 79562

Mammie Lou Betterton Carter

May 29, 1932 - July 7, 2019

Mammie Lou Carter

San Angelo - Mamie Lou (Betterton) Carter, 87, went to be with her sovereign Lord and Savior on Sunday July 7, 2019. "Mimi" as her 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild knew her by, was born May 29, 1932 in Tuscola, Texas to Felix Bailey and Bertha Maud Betterton. She was a loving wife to Frank N. "Doc" Carter for 57 years who preceded her in death in 2017. She is survived by her 2 children, William A. Carter II and his wife Jessica, Cristal Kurtz and her husband Glenn, 3 grandchildren Lane Carter and his wife Paige, Ethan Carter and Emma Carter, and her great-grandson Jackson Carter.

Mamie and Doc became members of First Baptist Church in San Angelo in 1963 where she remained a member for 56 faithful years. They eloped on December 23, 1960 and were the perfect loving couple. Mimi worked at the court house, at Central high School and retired from Angelo State University after 25+ years working as the Career and Guidance office coordinator where she touched the lives of numerous students seeking their new careers.

Miss Ladybug Momma, as we sometimes called her, was known for her easy laugh, big smiling green eyes, casseroles, southern hospitality with a splash of sass, shopping for a new dress with matching shoes and purse, and playing hymns on the piano. She taught Sunday School to 3 and 4 year olds, started prayer chains, and led the bereavement committee coordinating meals for many years. We have treasured memories of cross country family vacations to California and Washington, DC where we experienced America from sea to shining sea and numerous National Parks and historical sites.

Momma was a vivacious lady of strength, faith, and love. She was the rock and the balm; tender but determined, gentle but resolute in her convictions; quiet but spirited; and very protective of her family. She was our shield and would rush to comfort us and was the first to savor in our happiness.

We are rejoicing at her homecoming and praise God for mom's restored mind and body in heaven and that she is reunited with our dad. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the First Baptist Church of San Angelo or the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org

In her final years she was cared for by the loving staff of Visiting Angels Candelaria, Margaret, Diane and Linda among others and by Kindred Hospice of San Angelo.

Visitation will be at Johnson's Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 10th from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be at 10 am, Thursday, July 11, 2019 at First Baptist Church with Pastors Bill Gillum, Robert Dillard, and Kevin Ray officiating.

Published in Abilene Reporter-News on July 10, 2019

Jacque Geraldine Wilkinson Hancock

December 30, 1936 - July 4, 2019

Jacque Hancock

Clyde - Jacque Geraldine Hancock, 82, of Clyde died Thursday, July 4, 2019, in an Abilene hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Clyde with Dr. Toby Henson officiating. Services are under the direction of Bailey-Howard Funeral Home in Clyde. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the family's home, 2409 Malivar, in Clyde. 

Jacque was born December 30, 1936, in Ovalo to Alvie and Maggie (Floyd) Wilkinson. She graduated from South Taylor High School in Taylor County and attended Nixon Clay Business College in Austin. Jacque married Tyre Hancock on August 24, 1957, in Lawn. They lived in Abilene (Wylie area) until her retirement in 1989. They moved to Clyde from Abilene in 2003. She worked as a cargo claims agent for Merchants Motor Line for 34 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Whosoever Will Sunday School class. 

Jacque is survived by her husband of 61 years, Tyre Hancock; her daughter, Cindy Crawford of Clyde; her son-in-law, Ray Burnett of Allen; her brother, Lt. Col. Bob Wilkinson of Bryan; four grandchildren, Jeff Crawford, Kristen Burnett Gee, Dr. Garrett Burnett, and Andy Crawford; and four great-grandchildren, Les Gee, Mayson Gee, Judson Crawford and Henry Gee.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Phyllis Burnett; one brother, James T. Wilkinson; and two sisters, Florene Herndon and Faye McGildary.

Published in Abilene Reporter-News on July 7, 2019

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