Richard Mack 'Macky' Belcher

October 4,  1942 - July 30, 2017

Richard Belcher

Lawn, TX

Macky Belcher went home to be with the LORD on Sunday night July 30, 2017. He was born in Lubbock, TX on October 4, 1942. He grew up on a farm in Eula, TX., followed by a 45-year career as an IBEW union electrician.

He is survived by his younger sister, Martha Ferguson who lives in Clyde, USA; and his 2 sons, Ricky and Bobby Belcher. He was blessed with 7 grandchildren. A loving niece, nephews, and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Haywood and Nancy Belcher, his brother Steve Belcher, and his nephew Randall Ferguson. Memorial Donations may be made in Macky's name to "On The Way Home Ministries" PO Box 266, Lawn, TX 79530. The family wishes to extend their gratitude.

Published in Abilene Reporter-News on Aug. 2, 2017

Arthur Slone 'Pete' Frymire

January 23, 1928 - July 26, 2017

Arthur S. "Pete" Frymire

SWEETWATER, TX

Arthur Slone "Pete" Frymire, age 89, of Sweetwater passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital. Services will be at 10:00AM Saturday, July 29, 2017 at McCoy Chapel of Memories with Rev. Matt McGowen officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:00PM at Tecumseh Cemetery 12 miles south of Abilene. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at McCoy Funeral Home.

Pete was born January 23, 1928 in south Taylor County to the late William Alex and Rufina (Adams) Frymire. He married Majaunta Jo Betcher February 18, 1950 in Taylor County. They moved to Sweetwater in 1956 from Taylor County, where he worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company as a clerk for thirty years and began ranching in Nolan County. He was a member of the Southwest Cattleman's Association and was active in the Local Elk's Lodge for many years.

Pete is survived by his wife of 67 years Majaunta Jo Frymire of Sweetwater; son Kenneth Frymire and wife Judy of Sweetwater; daughters Brenda Suggs and husband James "Buzz" of Sweetwater; Jill Fleenor and husband Wayne of Louisville, Kentucky; and his brother Harold Frymire and wife Lettie of Abilene. He is also survived by his grandchildren Trilece Weyman of Oplin, Texas; Steven Weyman and wife Mindy of Lampasas, Texas; Sloan Goldberg of Tampa, Florida; Jax Goldberg of Louisville, Kentucky; and great-grandsons Hayes and Holt Weyman of Lampasas.

Pete is also preceded in death by a sister Rose Meise, brothers G.W. Frymire and Carl Lee Frymire. Pallbearers will be Jax Goldberg, Steven Weyman, Darrell Gilbreath, Robert Stone, Sid Frymire and Phillip Allard. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.

Published in Abilene Reporter-News on July 28, 2017

Randall Cecil 'Randy' Allmand

August 30, 1956 - July 24, 2017

A memorial service for Randy will be this Saturday, July 29th, 10am-12pm at the Tuscola Community Center.

Fredrick Franklin 'Frank' White

March 3, 1930 - July 23, 2017

Fredrick White, 87, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, July 23, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 10:00am in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery, officiated by Marcy Grun, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 25, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home in Tuscola.

He entered this world on March 3, 1930, in Senora, TX, born to Fred and Velma (Smith) White. 

He graduated from South Taylor County High School in 1948. He met Nora Faye Wells in San Angelo, Texas and married her on June 10, 1949. Nora was the love of his life for 66 years and he missed her every day since her death February 17, 2015.

He was drafted and served in the Army from 1953 - 1955. He was stationed in El Paso, Texas at Fort Bliss. While stationed at Fort Bliss, their first son, Freddie was born on April 16, 1954. After Frank's tour of duty, they relocated to Abilene, where Frank's career began in the oil fields of Texas. Their second son, Dennis was born on February 17, 1957. Then, their daughter Debbie was born on September 22, 1964. 

Frank and Nora moved to Tuscola where he started White's Well Service and Sanco Transport Company in 1960. He was a major contributor in the oil industry for 30 years. 

Frank loved to spend time at the lake with his family. He and Nora liked to travel and spent many hours on the roads across the United States. He enjoyed time with neighbors, friends, and in his recent years, watching Polka every Saturday. Frank loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grand children. He will leave a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. His storytelling will live in the hearts of those who knew him forever. 

He is survived by his son, Dennis White and wife Vickie, of Winters, Texas; daughter, Debbie Schroeder and husband David of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter-in-law, Bonnie White of Tuscola; brother, Oscar White, of Tuscola; sister, Nellie Vatcher of Victorville, Ca; six grandchildren, Lyle White and wife Catherine, Cody White, Natasha Hogue and husband Jeff, Kyle White and wife Stephanie, Kimberly Joeris and husband Anthony and Lauren Buck and ten great grandchildren . He is survived by many loved ones, and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Velma and Fred White, wife, Nora White (2016), and son, Freddie White (2007).

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Encompass Home Health Care, Sabrina Cabrera, and Brandon Ford for their many hours of dedicated love and service to Frank and the family.