Dennis Ray Hawley, age 74, of Moran, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. A celebration of Life will be held at Moran Community Center.
Dennis was born in Knox City, TX, to 0.C. and Joyce Caldwell Hawley on November 11, 1951. He was an OTR truck driver and worked for Bob Green as a Dozer operator for 15 years.
Dennis was preceded in death by both parents, brothers, Cecil, Geronimo, and Chub, and sisters, Madelene and Esta Rae, son, Dennis Ray “Piney” Hawley Jr.
Jack Hopkins, 73 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026. A memorial service was held at 11am, Saturday, January 10th at the Albany Cemetery Pavilion. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Gayala Fields Askew, of Albany, Texas, passed to eternal life on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 71 years old. Gayala was born to Jewel Princeton Fields and Lois Odel Piltcher Fields on July 29, 1954 in DeLeon, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Lorene Fields, Judy Hardy, and Fredda Owens, and her grandson, Boone Askew.
Juan Rodriguez
Juan Rodriguez, 71, of Albany, TX passed away on December 2, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family and entered the Kingdom of Heaven peacefully. A visitation with the family was held at Heartland Funeral Home in Early at 2:00 PM, Rosary at 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 7th, 2025 and Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brownwood, Texas 10:00 AM, Monday, December 8th, 2025 with interment following at Eastland Memorial Park.
Kolby Wayne Hughes, son of Gary and Emily Hughes of Albany, Texas and Melinda and Delbert Smith of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on October 4, 2025.
Kolby was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 1, 1997, graduated from Springtown High School and was employed by Amazon for the past 10 years. Kolby was known for his sense of humor, willingness to help, and his smile.
Johnny Ray Holson, 87, of Albany, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at First Christian Church in Albany. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Albany Cemetery under the direction of Girdner Funeral Home of Abilene.
Johnny was born in Mena, Arkansas, to Lucille and Herman Holson. He was baptized in a creek by a Baptist preacher and attended Rocky School and Mena High School.
Martha Lenamon of Shongaloo, Louisiana, passed away following a courageous four-year battle with bone cancer. She lived more than 20 years as a breast cancer survivor, showing remarkable strength and resilience throughout her life.
July 12, 1950 - September 12, 2025
Kathy Hobbs, 75, of Albany, Texas, passed away September 12th, 2025 at Hendrick Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 am Friday September 19th, at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church, 211 South Jacobs Street in Albany Texas. A reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.
Mary Cloud
Mary Cloud, 87 of Albany, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. Graveside funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 16th at the Albany Cemetery with Lance Thomas officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.
Alfred Whitby George passed away on July 9, 2025, at his home in Albany, TX. His memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 23 at 11:00am at the First Christian Church in Albany, followed by burial at the Albany Cemetery.
