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.

Don Sazama, 85 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Joyce Sazama, 81 of Albany, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. Graveside funeral services were held Monday, July 3 at the Albany Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Tom Chandler and Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Beverly Ann McDonald, 67, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on June 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born with a heart defect on Dec. 30, 1955, to Elva and Bud Dillingham, she was only given two weeks to live.

Specialists in Dallas said she would never live a normal life. In 1962, at the age of seven, surgery was performed to correct a hole in Beverly’s heart. Given only a 20 percent chance to live through the procedure, she was one of hundreds that survived.

Wilma Jo Tucker Mitchell died on Friday, June 23, 2023. Burial will be in the family plot, at the cemetery in Albany on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a memorial reception and lunch at The Old Jail Art Center at 11:00 am. All are welcome. Services are under the direction of Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde.

Wilford W. Noack, long-time Abilene resident, passed away on June 25, 2023, in Horseshoe Bay, TX. He was just five weeks shy of his 95th birthday.

He was born on July 27, 1928, in Shackelford County, TX to Willie and Frieda Noack. He attended public schools in Albany TX. Wilford proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict, drafted in February 1951. He was on Active Duty until 1953 and Active Reserve until 1956.

James Curtis ­Sanders Jr. (Sandy or JC) age 73 of Lueders, went to be with the Lord and all of those loved ones who have passed before him on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was surrounded by his family in a circle of prayer.

Visitation will be held at Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford, Texas on June 23, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held in the Ledbetter Cemetery in Throckmorton County on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Maxine Moore, age 92 of Albany, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 16 at Friendship Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.

Maxine Levelle Rhodes was born Jan. 21, 1931 in Olden, Texas to Henry Arnold Rhodes and Gladys Mae Ferguson Rhodes. On Aug. 7, 1947, she married J.M. Moore in Albany, Texas.

Alice Lynn Breeden, age 80 of Snyder, formerly of Albany, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Slaton Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 15 at First Christian Church of Albany, with Pastor Robert Webb officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.