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Lessie Lee McCormick Terry
(April 16, 1935 ~ November 8, 2024)
Lessie was the daughter of Walter Leslie McCormick and Alice Hazel Boles, married to William Henry 'Bill' Terry, Jr. and will be buried in Buffalo Gap Cemetery, Buffalo Gap, Taylor County, Texas.
Lessie Terry went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024 at her home in Tuscola, Texas. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 10 from 1-3pm at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 11 at 2:00pm at Lawn Baptist Church with a graveside service to follow at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery.
The family is still composing an obituary which will be posted soon.
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| Class Of 1965VIEW PROFILE |
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Molly Frank Bacon Eisenberg
(November 20, 1946 ~ November 6, 2024)
Molly was the daughter of Joe Frank Bacon and Eddy Blanton Shipman, married to Robert McDonald 'Bob' Eisenberg, Jr. and will be buried at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.
Molly Frank Eisenberg went to be with Jesus on November 6, 2024. A visitation will be held at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, Texas on Monday, November 11 from 5-7pm. A service to celebrate Molly's life will be held at First Baptist Church Tuscola on Tuesday, November 12 at 10am followed by a graveside service at Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene at 1pm. Her family invites friends and loved ones to join them celebrating Molly's amazing life.
Molly was born on November 20, 1946, in Abilene, Texas to Joe and Eddy Bacon. She was a kind, graceful, and compassionate woman and a very proud, lifelong resident of the Tuscola community. She attended South Taylor Elementary School and Jim Ned High School before attending Hardin Simmons University. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Eisenberg in 1969.
Molly lived a life devoted to serving her God, community, church, and her family. She spent many years playing the piano at First Baptist Tuscola, volunteering for children in the community through "Caring for Kids", was an active member in the Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department, and was also a dispatcher for South Taylor EMS.
Molly is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Bob; children Cory Milam, Scott, and Julie Eisenberg, grandchildren Tanner and Alexis Milam, Max Eisenberg, Ben Eisenberg, and Lucy Eisenberg, and great-granddaughter Olivia Milam.
Molly is proceeded in death by her parents Joe and Eddy Bacon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Molly's memory to On The Way Home Ministries at 240 Ball Park Road in Lawn, TX 79530.
Service Schedule
Visitation
Monday, November 11, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Fry~Smith Funeral Home
502 KENT AVE, Tuscola, TX 79562
Funeral Service
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
First Baptist Church Tuscola
700 Kent Avenue, PO BOX 35, Tuscola, TX 79562
Graveside Service
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Texas State Veterans Cemetery
7457 West Lake Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
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Billy Mac 'Bud' Stephens
(June 23, 1925 ~ Octobert 28, 2024)
Billy Mac, son of Walter Stephens and Gladys, married Charlene and buried in McBee Cemetery, Ovalo, Taylor County, Texas.
BILLY MAC "BUD" STEPHENS
Tuscola - Billy Stephens, 99, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Services will be held Friday at 2 P.M. at Elmwood Funeral Home, with visitation from 12-2 P.M. Military honors will follow at McBee Cemetery.
Born June 23, 1925, to Walter and Gladys Stephens in Buffalo Gap, Billy was one of eight children. He graduated from South Taylor High School (Jim Ned) and drove the school bus during his final years of school due to World War II.
At 19, Billy joined the U.S. Navy and served until the end of WWII. After returning to Tuscola, he met and married his beloved Charlene Landers, with whom he shared 54 happy years while raising four children. They moved to Seminole, Texas, where Billy worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 36 years, living in various locations, including Fullerton, Midkiff, and Station #2 Saltflat, Guadalupe, Puckett Fort Stockton, Lincon Station Corona and then back to Puckett before retiring, after retiring and moving to Tuscola.
A devoted grandfather, Billy enjoyed helping his grandkids earn money through yard work, providing the equipment and gas while allowing them to keep their earnings. He loved attending Jim Ned's local football and basketball games, always supporting his grandchildren in their sporting events.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Gladys; siblings Maxine,Cora Lee, Inez, James "Tuck", Glen"Red", Rudy"Whizzer", and Peggy Bob; his wife, Charlene; grandson Troy Abbe Jr.; daughter Linda Abbe; son-in-law Troy Abbe Sr.; and daughter-in-law Charlene Kay Stephens.
He is survived by two sons, Billy D. of Midland, TX, and Eddie (and wife Susie) of Abilene, TX; daughter Karen (and James Pruett) of Lawn, TX; eight grandchildren: Jamie, Crystal, Amber, Billy Walter, Angela, LeAndra, Bryan, and Cody; and 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family Viewing
Friday, November 1, 2024
12:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Rosewood Room
5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606
Funeral Service
Friday, November 1, 2024
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)
Funeral Home Chapel
5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606
Encore Livestreaming with Social Media
Friday, November 1, 2024
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)
Funeral Home Chapel
5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606
Graveside Service
Friday, November 1, 2024
3:30 - 5:30 pm (Central time)
McBee Cemetery Ovalo, TX
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Doris was the wife Charles V. Graham, a 1947 graudate of Tuscola Tigers. Prayers for her family.
Doris Aileen Spicer was the daughter of Glad Jefferson Spicer and Onia Robertson.
The family of Doris Aileen Graham announces her peaceful passing on October 2, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on September 29, 1925, in Desdemona, Texas, Doris was the oldest of thirteen siblings. A graduate of Stephenville High School, she was an accomplished artist, homemaker, seamstress, and cook (especially gifted at making delicious pies).
Doris moved to Abilene after high school and worked at a photo shop where she photographed and developed pictures, mostly of soldiers from Camp Barkley. She went on to become a meticulous bookkeeper and dedicated teacher’s aide for the Abilene Independent School District.
Doris was a beloved mother to her daughters Darla and Scottye. She married Charles V. Graham on July 30, 1988. Together Doris and Charles loved living on the family farm in Tuscola, gardening, feeding cows, admiring wildflowers, and celebrating each October when the monarch butterflies were migrating and stopped at the farm.
Doris was a member at Oldham Lane Church of Christ.
The family would like to thank the staff of Windcrest for the wonderful care they gave our Mom, Grandma, and G.G. over the last four-plus years.
A visitation in celebration of Doris's life will be held on October 9, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors at 733 Butternut in Abilene. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Doris's memory to Meals on Wheels Abilene or a charity of your choice.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Graham; Parents, Ovia Robinson Spicer and Thad Spicer; and Sons in law Ronnie Lorenz and Jay Bourland. She is survived by her daughters Darla Lorenz Pfeifer (Walt) and Scottye Bourland, Grandchildren Robyn Wertheim (Paul), Brooke Nichols (Brady) John Wyatt (Nicole), Miranda McCollough (Ryan), ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Posted online on October 07, 2024
Published in Abilene Reporter News
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Jeff was the partner of Melinda Hendrix, class of 1979. Please keep the family in prayer.
Jeffrey "Jeff" Burke Rose, Sr.
December 22, 1954 — September 3, 2024
Jeffrey “Jeff” Burke Rose, Sr., 69, of Miles, TX, went to his maker and those who passed before him on September 3, 2024, as the result of an accidental drowning on his ranch. Jeff, the son of Billy Lee Rose and Virginia “Jennie” (Butler) Rose was born in Seattle, WA in December 1954.
Jeff grew up all over the world due to his father’s naval career. He attended at least 10 schools in the following locations: Japan, Germany, Scotland, Maryland, New Jersey, and Texas. Soon after graduating from Misawa High School in Misawa, Japan, he enlisted in the United States Navy.
Jeff’s Naval career as a Senior Chief found him stationed primarily in the United States – Patuxent Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD; Naval Air Station S. Weymouth near Boston, MA; and former Naval Air Station Dallas. He deployed for Desert Shield/Desert Storm on Christmas Day, 1990. Jeff retired from the Navy after 20 years of service in 1992. During his second career in the private sector, Jeff worked at Raytheon, L3/Harris and other well-known aviation companies and retired from the private sector in January 2023.
Jeff Rose and Melinda Cook McDonald met in the spring of 2009 and resided in Fort Worth, TX until they moved to Runnels County, TX in August of 2021.
He is survived by the love of his life, Melinda, son Jeffrey Burke Rose, Jr, son Nathan Christopher Rose (Shannon Bailey), stepdaughter Kristen (Chris Sloan) stepdaughter Hailey (Clayton Binder) sister Kathy Rose-Ray (Billy Jordan Jr), niece Chelsea Ray, nephew Zach Ray; Aunt Dorothy (Carroll Smith) and Aunt Patsy (Gary Havenhill) and many wonderful cousins. Also surviving Jeff are all his beloved grandchildren – Daryn Rose, Cameron, Conner, and Kaitlynn Sloan; Kiley and Cutter Travis; Cassidy, Clete, and Kale Binder; Mason, Payton, Sophia, and Cason Bailey.
A visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the chapel at Lange Funeral Home. His funeral service will follow at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Service Schedule
Visitation
Monday, September 9, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Lange Funeral Home
1910 Hutchings Avenue, Ballinger, TX 76821
Funeral Service
Monday, September 9, 2024
Starts at 2:30 pm (Central time)
Lange Funeral Home
1910 Hutchings Avenue, Ballinger, TX 76821
Graveside
Monday, September 9, 2024
Old Runnels Cemetery
Farm to Market Road 2887, Ballinger, TX 76821
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Thank You from Betty Jennings:
Betty Jennings would like to share her thanks to those 94 kind individuals who came to see her during her 95th birthday celebration in July. She enjoyed visiting with family, friends, neighbors, past students and teachers that remembered her from days gone by. Sharing hugs and stories of gratitude for Betty's impact in their lives or the lives of their families.
She also wanted to thank those who called, sent cards and messages, they meant so much to her. Please know how much Betty cares for you all and the love that was shared at her celebration was worth more than words can express.
A simple thank you seems so small to how she feels toward each and every one and the value you are to her especially at this time in her life's journey. God is so good.
Jim Ned Faculty - 1975 - Betty Jennings - 1995
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Betty's story as well as her husband Lee Jennings are in the new book "Traveling Tales and Pondering Porches" Jim Ned Valley Area Reflections Collection by Debbie Dacus Stewart.
If you would like a copy of the 341 page book, please go to Donations-Book Purchase-Scholarship Support-General Support (givebutter.com) Click on "Selection" and follow the prompts or call Kelly Sherley, sec/treas. of the Dacus Foundation, at (325) 721-7059. The proceeds from this book are dedicated to preserving the history of the Jim Ned Valley.
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Marissa Lynn Thomas
**2023-2024 JN Alumni Board Members**
Marissa Thomas Davis-President
Chantel Gallaway- Secretary
Telitha Webb-Treasurer
Lynsie Rice Paylor-Event Coordinator
Juliann Kelley-Event Co-Coordinator
Justin Caraway-Entertainment Coordindator
Thanks to Crystal Stanaland for serving on the Alumni Board for many years. We appreciate your time and hard work! She deserves a much needed break!
Everyone is looking forward to working together! We can't wait to let everyone know what we have in the works for the upcoming year! With y'all's support, we can do big things! More details coming soon about the Jim Ned Alumni Scholarship being given this May!! Go! Big Red!!
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