Buddy Wayne Miller

(January 7, 1947 ~ February 17, 2025)

Buddy, son of Wayne Miller and Roxie Ann Robbins, married Garlinda Jo Crouch and buried in Counts Cemetery, Content, Runnels County, Texas

Buddy Wayne Miller, age 78, of Winters, ran and jumped into the arms of Jesus on Feb 17th, 2025, after a courageous journey with Parkinson's Disease. Born on January 7, 1947, in Winters, Texas, to Wayne and Roxie Ann Miller (Robbins), Buddy spent his formative years in the Content community, nestled in Northeast Runnels County. A proud 1967 graduate of Jim Ned High School, he embarked on a beautiful life journey when he married his beloved Garlinda Jo Miller on July 28, 1967, at Southside Baptist Church in Winters.

A devoted veteran, Buddy answered the call of duty in the U.S. Army and served with honor during the Vietnam War. His commitment to his community shone brightly through his years with the Winters Volunteer Fire Department and his service on the Winters City Council. While he cherished his long-standing membership at First Baptist Church of Winters, he often found joy in attending New Beginnings Church, where his wife played the piano.

Buddy's love for his family was profound and unwavering. He was not only their strength and protector, but also the heart of every family gathering, showcasing his culinary talents and ensuring everyone felt cherished. In times of need, he was the steady rock that brought comfort and support.

His generous spirit extended beyond his family. As a manager in various grocery stores, Buddy opened doors for countless teenagers, providing them with their first jobs. He also reached out to underprivileged kids, ensuring they had opportunities to thrive. His compassion for those in need was evident as he regularly checked in on widows in the community, bringing companionship and kindness to their lives. Family holidays were often marked by his thoughtful gestures, as he would pack meals to share with those who needed a little extra love.

Buddy leaves behind his devoted wife of nearly 58 years, Garlinda Jo Miller of Winters; his brother, Marvin; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy J. (Nan) of Winters and Jeff (Michelle) of Abilene; and his seven cherished grandchildren-Laurie, Bryce, Sadie, Ashton, Colton, Karmen, and Zayne. He is reunited in spirit with his father, Wayne Miller; mother, Roxie Ann Miller (Robbins); stepmother, Martha Jane Miller (Horton); and half-brother, James Pruitt.

The family will receive friends at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Winters Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2025 at Counts Cemetery in Content.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Winters children's meal program or the Winters Volunteer Fire Department, honoring Buddy's legacy of love and service to others.

The Miller family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at North Runnels Hospital as well as NRH Home Health.

Posted online on February 22, 2025

Published in Abilene Reporter News

Monty Scott Boulter

(February 13, 1964 ~ February 26, 2025)

Scott, son of  Stanley Earl Boulter and Linda La Nita VanCleave, married Trina Lynne Meador and will be buried in McBee Cemetery.

Scott Boulter passed from this life on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. A visitation will be held at Fry-Smith Funeral Home on Friday, February 28 from 5-7pm. A graveside service will be held at McBee Cemetery on Saturday, March 1 at 1:00pm.

Born February 13th 1964 to Stanley and Linda Boulter. He grew up in Ovalo Texas and graduated from Jim Ned High School in 1982. He married Trina Meador in September of 1981 and they had 3 children Cortnie, Janae, and Parker. He worked for TXDOT for 10 years. He helped start the South Taylor Emergency Medical Services and was their first paramedic. He finished his EMS career at North Runnels Hospital. He then moved to Midland and worked for Devonian Dirt Work doing oil field construction. He moved back to Ovalo to farm and Ranch. He worked alongside Randy Necessary catering through their business Bald Eagle Mountain Catering for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley & Linda, Grandparents Dorothy & Gordon Boulter, Hurshel & Virginia VanCleave and aunt Barbara Earnest.

He is survived by children Cortnie (Thomas) Janae (Jerry) Parker (Amanda). Grandchildren Brody, Skylar,Boston, Jodi, Noah-Kate, and Karter. Sister Lanita (Todd), nephews Will (Kendra), Latham (Hannah). Uncles and aunt Butch (Betty), Jerry (Jonell) and numerous cousins and great nieces & nephews. And fiance Luann Akin.

In leiu of flowers donations may be made to the local volunteer fire epartment.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Scott Boulter, please visit our flower store.

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Friday, February 28, 2025

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Fry~Smith Funeral Home

502 KENT AVE, Tuscola, TX 79562

Graveside Service

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

McBee Cemetery

Ovalo, TX

Brooke Dionne Brookreson White Crow Williams

(December 21, 1969 ~ February 12, 2025)

Brooke, daughter of Larry Donovan Brookreson and Linda Nell Taylor, married to Clinton Derek Williams.  She was the mother of Lindsey, Laura and Nani.

Derek Williams

I would like to Thank Everyone for Y’all’s Love, Support and Prayers. If Y’all ever find Yourselves on a vacation to Big Bend National Park. Make sure You visit Santa Elena Canyon and say Hello to Brooke. It’s a beautiful place where the Rio Grande River runs through two 1500 ft. cliffs. Brooke Loved watching the sunset and seeing the stars come out.

May She Rest In Peace in The Arms of Our Loving God. Brooke had a Heart of Gold and will be Missed by many.

ITS NOT GOODBYE, I WILL SEE YOU LATER

Teresa Caroline Row Sutton

(April 10, 1971 ~ February 17, 2025)

Teresa Caroline Sutton, 53 years old, went to be with the Lord and Savior on February 17, 2025. Teresa was a loving mother to her 3 children, Leslie, Cortiney, and Colton.

She was a hard-working woman who loved to clean. She was a very loving woman and would have given the shirt off her back to anyone in need. Her siblings are Cletus Campbell and wife Diana Campbell, sister Dixie Campbell, and Barb.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Lena Louise Robinson, her father, William Orville Row, and Sister Shirley. She loved each and every one of her grand babies.

There will not be any services, per to Teresa Sutton. However, there will be a balloon release to be determined later. 

Ethel Raye Reid Grun

(July 8, 1937 ~ February 7, 2025)

Ethel Raye Reid Grun, 87, of the Moro community, went home to be with her Lord on February 7, 2025 at Central Texas Nursing Home. A funeral service is scheduled for 2pm, Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Bluff Creek Cowboy Church. Ethel's son Marcy will be officiating, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm on Saturday, February 8th at the funeral home.

Ethel was born on July 8, 1937 to E.J. and Minnie (Shaffer) Reid in the Moro community in the home she continued to live in until her fall in May. Ethel attended school at South Taylor County. She met and married Russell Marcullus Grun on August 9, 1957. Through their union, they had two sons. While raising their boys, she worked at Drys Manufacturing in Winters, Texas and then would come home and do what she loved the most which was farming and raising cattle. When not doing that, she enjoyed cooking the best meals and desserts.

At an early age, Ethel accepted Jesus as her Savior and attended Moro Baptist Church. She was a member of Bluff Creek Cowboy Church.

Ethel is survived by her sons, Marcullus Ray (Marcy) and wife Judy, of Moro, and Russell Dwayne, and wife Vonda, of Lubbock; six grandkids, Amy Landers (Jamie), Angie Arledge (Travis), Dusty Grun (Jodee), Gena Wright (Nathan), Alicia Sims (Travis), Kirsten Tripp (Brandon), and ten amazing great-grandkids that she loved to take care of the most, and sister, Leola Allmand (JW).

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and four of her siblings; Clyde and Vernon Reid, Josie (Reid) Hicks, and her twin sister Ellen Faye (Reid) Walters.

Pallbearers for Ethel are Brazos Tuff, Riggin, and Haze Grun, Reid Arledge, and Zane Crisp.

Honorary Pallbearers are Jamie Landers, Travis Arledge, Dusty Grun, Nathan Wright, Travis Sims, Brandon Tripp, Brenham Pemberton, and Rob Julian.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please make memorials to Meat the Need https://www.meattheneed.us/ , Interim Hospice 4400 Buffalo Gap Rd, Suite 2500, Abilene, TX, 79606, or Central Texas Nursing Home 1800 N Broadway St, Ballinger, TX 76821.

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