Carl Douglas Neithercutt

(November 3, 1937 - February 12, 2021)

Carl Neithercutt

Odessa, TX - Carl Douglas Neithercutt, 83, died on February 12, 2021 in Odessa, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 26, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with John Snider, and Jack Moore officiating. Interment will follow at 4:00 PM in Family Cemetery in Bradshaw, Texas with Military Honors.

Carl was born in Eunice, New Mexico to Carl and Floy Neithercutt on November 3, 1937. He graduated from Jim Ned High School in 1956. Carl married his high school sweetheart, Precilla Lavern Turnbow, on September 21, 1957 in Ovalo, Texas. He retired from Southwestern Bell after 27 years of service. Carl served in the Navy for 6 years. He came home for Lavern's high school graduation, then went to Trenton, New Jersey, where he was stationed, and where the first of three daughters were born. Carl was a member of Gardendale Church of Christ and served as deacon for several years.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Floy Neithercutt; and daughter, Terri Neithercutt (August 30, 2019). Carl is survived by his wife of 63 years, Precilla Lavern Neithercutt of Odessa, TX; two daughters, Connie (Ernest) Tate of Abilene, TX, and Dedra (Alan) Denney of Odessa, TX; four grandchildren, Michael Maddox of Odessa, TX, Seth and Tiffany Tate of Conroe, TX, Keverly and Christopher Reffner of Weatherford, TX, and Dennis and Sara Drake of California; as well as three great grandchildren, Camden, Connor, and Kagan Reffner of Weatherford, TX.

Pallbearers will be Peter Watson, Justin Thomson, Eddie Minatra, James Minatra, Jimmy Don Hallford, and Freddy Hallford. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please sign his guestbook at www.sunsetodessa.com.

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Published in Abilene Reporter News from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2021.

Dorris Faye Ragsdale Roberts

October 28, 1924 - February 10, 2021

Dorris Faye Roberts

Dorris Faye Roberts , 96 passed away at Hendrick Hospice Center on Wednesday February 10,2021. She was born into a loving family of 8 children on October 28,1924 to Tom and Nora Ragsdale in Chillicothe, TX. She was salutatorian of her Ovalo High School class. Dorris married Kenneth Roberts, of Winters, TX on August 4, 1955. Together they raised two sons Joe and Don Roberts. They had a life full of adventures that the Air Force provided. Dorris loved her family! She was a hard worker who had as many as 3 jobs to provide for her family in the early years. She later cared for elder family and seniors in the community well into her eighties. She loved music, dancing, gardening, swimming at the YMCA and would welcome any challenge to a game of bridge or 42 !!

She was a member of Elmwood West United Methodist Church.

Dorris was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, and son Dr. Don Roberts. Dorris will be lovingly remembered by her son Joe and wife Brenda of Atlanta, GA, granddaughter Dr. Lyndi Roberts Smart and husband Ken of Abilene, TX, grandson Mike Roberts of Anson, TX , great grand kids Tate and Jake Smart and Kinzie Garrett, and her devoted daughter in law Beverley Cunningham.

A memorial service will be held graveside at Lakeview Cemetery in Winters, TX on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Lakeview Cemetery is located on Highway 83 north of Winters.

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Published in Abilene Reporter News from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, 2021.

Douglas Dwaine 'Doug' Johnson

(March 7, 1964 - February 1, 2021)

Douglas Dwaine Johnson went to be with the Lord after his battle with Covid on February 1, 2021.

He was 56 years old. Doug was born on March 7, 1964 in Merkel, Texas to Dwaine and Margaret Johnson. He married the love of his life, Tammy Herbort, on June 12, 1998.

Doug attended Abilene Christian University and received his Bachelors of Science in Education in 1986. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in History from Sam Houston University in 2017. His teaching and coaching career began at Brookesmith High School and he taught at seven more schools before making his home at Weimar ISD in 2008. Doug lead two teams to the State Championship in Girls Basketball in 1994 and 1998.

Doug continues to be a beloved husband and father. He was adored by his daughter, Kaylea Johnson, and his son, Cody Hamer. Including his students and athletes, Doug had hundreds of kids that he impacted with his desire to teach, lead and inspire. He made learning history fun and interesting for his students and was a strong support for his athletes. He dedicated much of his time and energy into his students, which they loved him for in return.

Doug was an example of Christ in the way that he loved his family, students and athletes. He was a loving brother, cherished son, goofy uncle and friend to many. Doug was a man of integrity who kept his word and loved life. He poured his heart and soul into others, always doing whatever he could for someone else. His servant heart was in everything he did. He loved rock and roll, chocolate pie, history, his 1969 Mustang and taking adventures with Tammy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy of Weimar, daughter Kaylea Johnson of Los Angeles, son Cody Hamer of Weimar, mother Margaret Johnson of Abilene, sister Angela Seals and husband Shanon of Atlanta, and brother Ryan "Grady" Johnson and wife Leah of Abilene. He is preceded in death by his beloved father Dwaine Johnson, who will be happy to see him again in Heaven.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM at Weimar High School Gymnasium, 506 W. Main St., Weimar, Texas with Scott Elliott officiating.

Doug will be greatly missed and his absence will be felt by many. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Christian Homes and Family Services, 1202 Estates Dr., Abilene, TX 79602 or a charity of your choice.

Bobby Ray Beard

(July 30, 1934 - January 20, 2021)

Bob Beard

Argyle - Bobby Ray Beard (Bob), 86, passed away on January 20, 2021. Bob was born July 30, 1934 in Tuscola, Tx. to Wesley and Bertie Jordon Beard.

Bob graduated from South Taylor High School in 1952. He married his high school sweetheart, Nita Brookreson. They began their 67 years of marriage in Dallas where their four children Sherry, Julie, Bobby and Sandra were born.

Bob enjoyed 43 years in the concrete and aggregate industry beginning his career with Gifford Hill Concrete. During his time at Gifford Hill he became General Manager for Dallas/Ft. Worth as well as Corporate VP of Marketing, Concrete Division. Bob entered private business in 1984 as Owner of Red River Ready Mix in Wichita Falls. In 1988 he became President of Texas Aggregate and Concrete Association. Bob retired from TACA in 2000.

Aside from his successful professional career, Bob had a strong interest in community service where he served as Councilman (1967-1973), Mayor (1973-1977) of Mesquite and Board of Directors for North Texas Council of Governments. He was also elected to the Board of trustees for the Dallas County Community Colleges from 1978-1984.

Bob was an active member of the United Methodist Church wherever he and Nita resided, often serving on building committees.

He has now joined his daughter Sherry Lesley and brothers Dearl and Rusty in Heaven.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife Nita Beard, children Sandra and husband Larry Dickerson, Bobby Beard and wife Margo, and Julie and husband Rob Morgan, brother James Beard, nine grandchildren and four great granddaughters.

Bob will be remembered by his friends and family for his integrity, loyalty, and his love of family.

Due to Covid-19 a celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Graveside service will be held at the Buffalo Gap, Texas Cemetery, Jan. 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Georgetown, Tx. or to the Parkinson Foundation at parkinsonfoundation.org.

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Published in Abilene Reporter News from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2021.

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