Obituaries

Elsie Lee Phillips, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 17, 2023.

Robert (Bob) Allen Sparks died Jan. 19, 2023, at home surrounded by the family he loved.

Bernice Ovon McDonald Hemphill celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends Sept. 17, 2022. After that milestone and two bone-fracturing falls, she passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2023.

John Paul Montgomery, 70, passed away Jan. 8, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Dallas.

“Precious” Peggy Knowles, 90, of Abilene finished strong on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at her home. All who knew her know she has made Heaven a happier place and is dancing with Jesus!

Rodney G. Brown, 73, passed away in his home in Hamilton Jan. 2, 2023.

Wayne Poe, 84, of China Spring and formerly of Wortham and Star, peacefully departed his earthly body on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Frances Virginia Parr passed away Dec. 28, 2022, at her home in Evant.