William Ray Morrell, 81, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. 

A graveside service was held on Monday, March 17 in the Albany Cemetery.

Bill Morrell was born June 30, 1943, in Stamford, Texas to Angela and Marshall “M.E.” Morrell. Bill grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany High School, where he helped lead the Albany Lions football team to itsfirst State Championship in 1960. 

David Matthew Timms, 58 passed away February 28, 2025 at his home in Ingleside, Texas. David was born in Mesquite, Texas on February 20, 1967, to Kenneth (Butch) Timms and the late Carol Johnson Timms. He was a former resident of Throckmorton, Texas, graduated in 1985 from Cooper High School, Abilene, Texas and was a member of the Lords Church.

Sandra Genera Gillespie Campbell of San Angelo, Texas, died on March 16 at the age of 82. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Gardens in San Angelo. 

She was born on April 8, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama to Thomas Matthew Gillespie and Lois (Moncrief) Gillespie. She was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, and graduated from W.B. Ray High School in 1960. On Christmas Day 1960, she married Lanier Campbell, and they shared 61 devoted years together until his death in January 2022.

Malcolm “Bud” Leech, 81 of Albany, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10am, Thursday, February 27th at Albany Church of Christ with Brian Cope officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday, February 26th at Morehart Mortuary of Albany. 

John Hash, 86 of Albany, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 17th at First Baptist Church with Jody Sanders officiating. Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 16th at Morehart Mortuary of Albany.

Jann Cook Todd, 76, a long-time resident of Albany, passed away on February 11, 2025. Her memorial service at Albany Methodist Church was held on Monday, February 17 with Pastor Krueger officiating.

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.

Harold Eugene Durham

Harold Eugene Durham, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Fort Worth. He was born January 6, 1942, in Albany, Texas to Howard and Greydelle Durham.

Vera Mae Morris Clack

Vera Mae Morris Clack passed away on January 23, 2025. She was a loving, kind, patient wife, mother and mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and teacher who will be deeply missed. Services are private, and are under the direction of Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.