The annual membership meeting of the Albany Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Icehouse Restaurant, starting at 12:00 noon. Chamber members will vote on a slate of directors whose terms have expired, followed by the election of officers for the next year.

The board will meet to elect officers for the coming year following the directors’ election. All Chamber members are welcome to attend the lunch. The cost of the meal is $15.

Lately, I have been pondering the condition of humankind almost daily. I try to step back and look at humanity and envision how our Great Creator must see His incredible creation. I must admit that I have concluded that we must be breaking His heart more days than not.

The reasons that bring me to this conclusion have nothing to do with events happening on a world level, wars, disease, or agendas. The main reason I surmise The Lord’s heart must be breaking in two is how we treat one another.

Richard Loyd Campbell

Richard Loyd Campbell, 82 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation was on Monday February 10, 2025 at Oldham Lane Church of Christ 5049 Oldham Lane, Abilene, Texas 79602.

Funeral service was at Oldham Lane Church of Christ with Eddie Dunn and Clay Peterson co-officiating.

Burial with Texas DPS honors followed at Albany Cemetery in Albany, Texas.  Arrangements are with The Hamil Family Funeral Home 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, Texas 79606.

Frank Perry

Frank Perry, 95, died at his home on February 4, 2025. Funeral service was held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the First Baptist Church, Throckmorton, with Rev. Pete Parker officiating. A visitation was held on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Burial followed at the Proffitt Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton.