Donald “Don” Hudson Latimer passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2023 at his home in San Diego, CA.

Don was the middle child of five children born to Luther and Della Latimer. He was born in Stamford, Texas in 1937, but the family moved around quite a bit when Don was young, and he spent most of his formative years between Moran, Albany, and Lueders Texas. He attended grade school in Albany, Texas. He graduated from Lueders High School in 1956 where he excelled in several sports.

Diana Gayle Mikeska, age 86 of Albany, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 6 at First Methodist Church of Albany with Lance Thomas officiating. Interment followed at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Diana Gayle Walls was born to William Vincent and Melba (Farmer) Walls on July 10, 1937 in Baird, Texas. Her soul departed from this planet on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 around 11 p.m.

Albert “Al” Burton, age 87 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tom Chandler officiating. Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Albert Dee Burton was born June 28, 1936 in Albany, Texas to Albert Pete “Pinky” Burton and Rosa Leta Alexander Burton. He grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany High School in 1955.

Elva Josephine Taylor, 83, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home in Woodway. A visitation was held at Bellmead Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 25 followed by a memorial and burial at Albany, Texas Cemetery on Thursday, July 27 at 1:00 p.m.

Martha June Wafer (Barton), 85, passed away on July 15, 2023. Martha was born on Mar. 11, 1938, in Sweetwater, Texas, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Barton. She married her high School sweetheart, Donald Lynn Wafer, June 12, 1957. She was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to creating a loving and nurturing home for her family.

Karen Sue Johnson, known as Suzy to her Daddy, family and friends was born on April 10, 1942, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to parents, Carroll William (Slim) and Wynema (Kinsolving) Gore. She passed away peacefully at her home with family and caregivers in attendance on Friday, July 14, 2023, after a long struggle with numerous health issues.

She was the middle child of three children growing up in Albany with her older sister Carolyn Ann and younger brother G.E. Gore.

With great sorrow, Ashley Nicole Loftin Alexander, aka Big Momma, 38, of Albany, TX, passed away Monday July 17, 2023.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 201 S. Walnut St, Albany, TX 76430. Arrangements are with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene

Ashley was born on March 22, 1985, in Houston, TX to Michael Loftin and Cynthia Hassell. She married Chris Alexander on Oct. 31, 2021, in Moran, TX.