Jeannie Carol Mayfield Graham

February 7, 1949 - April 11, 2021

Carol Graham

Ovalo - Jeannie "Carol" Graham (Granny Carol), 72, went to be with our Lord peacefully in her sleep April 11, 2021. She was born to Joe and Marcheta Mayfield in Abilene, TX on Feb 7, 1949.

Carol was raised in Bradshaw, graduated from Jim Ned High shortly before marrying Preston Williams. They were married 26 years and had four children: Tommy, Ginger, Carla, and Gene. She later married Virgil Graham of Guion. Together they worked Graham Farm for 27 years.

She was passionate about all Jim Ned sports, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a long-time member of Ovalo Baptist Church, where she taught Senior Sunday School and enjoyed every service.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Marcheta Mayfield, her brother Tommy, Preston Williams, and Virgil Graham. She is survived by brothers Jim (Phyllis) and Mike (Ginny), sisters Marsha and Lorie (Johnny), all of Lawn; children Tommy (Theresa) of Midland, Ginger (Dave) of Midlothian, Carla (David) of Irving, Gene (Malissa), of Tuscola, and "extra" son Cody Cadjew, of Guion, 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was "Granny" to many others.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 13 from 5-7 pm at Fry-Smith funeral home in Tuscola. Funeral service at Lawn Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 14 at 10 am, burial to follow at Dewey Cemetery in Lawn, officiated by Pat Voce, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ovalo Baptist Church, 134 Fm 382, Ovalo, TX 79541, or Dewey Cemetery, PO Box 97, Lawn. Tx, 79530.

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Published in Abilene Reporter News from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2021.

Linda Gayle Stockton McMillan

November 11, 1939 - March 20, 2021

Linda McMillan, 81 of Midland, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel. Linda was born on November 11, 1939 in Abilene, Texas to Hugh and Grace Stockton. She attended Jim Ned High School in Tuscola, Texas, and then went on to San Angelo Jr College as a Majorette. She was soon married and as her young family grew, she made their own clothes (including Barbie clothes!), became a drug and alcohol counselor, and even started a business as a successful designer and seamstress, making wedding dresses and pageant gowns. To know Linda was to love her. Most everyone knew her as Nana. She loved life, loved to laugh, and her joy was infectious. One of her true loves was her Mid-Cities Church family, building friendship, fellowship, and support with some of her closest friends. Her priorities in life were Jesus, family, and friends, starting her days with The Word, prayer, and a phone call to a loved one. If you needed prayer, one call to Nana and you were covered. Linda is survived by daughters Terrie Hawkins and Melinda Vinson; stepson, Chad McMillan and wife Nancy Jane; stepdaughter Marki McMillan; brother, Jerry Stockton and wife LeNora; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby McMillan and her sister, JoAnn Martin. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on Mar. 23, 2021.

Wanda Charlene Cary Gray

(June 10, 1944 - March 15, 2021)

Charlene Gray

Tuscola - Wanda Charlene Gray, 76, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at her house in Tuscola. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in the Tuscola Cemetery at 11:00am. Directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola.

Charlene was born in Winters on June 10, 1944, to Charles Foster and Beulah (King) Cary. She attended school in Lawn and was a proud Lawn Longhorn. She left school her Freshman year but returned and achieved her GED then her associates degree from Cisco College.

Charlene married the love of her life, Robert Gray, on December 18, 1960. They moved several times throughout Texas until finally settling in Tuscola, where they raised their son, Brett.

Charlene found her passion early on in life, she had in incredible gift of caring for other people, which lead her to a career in home health care. Charlene retired four years ago to help care for her husband, Robert.

Her passion for caring for others was only eclipsed by her love for her husband. She and Robert enjoyed playing bingo and their every other month trip to Lawton, Oklahoma. Charlene's other enjoyment was local, local sports, and when the teams included one of her family members, she was there cheering them along. It did not matter if it were Brett, grandchild, niece, or nephew, Charlene was in the stands helping the best she could.

She is survived by her son, Brett Gray and his partner Alexia Holloway of Tuscola; brother Tommy Cary of Tuscola; brother-in-law, Weldon "Shorty" Gray of Munday; two grandchildren, Ethan and Hannah Gray of Calabasas, Ca; two nieces, Summer Heath of Tuscola, and Gala Dean of Katy; and two nephews, Tony Cary of Tuscola and Dough Handley of Marble Falls, granddaughter, Devlynn Barker of Tuscola.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Gray in 2018, her parents, and her sister Nancy Handley.

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Published by Abilene Reporter News from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2021.

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.

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