Obituaries
Thomas Gabriel Calzada, 56, of Clyde, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Baylor, Scott and White hospital in Fort Worth.
Thomas was born on February 16, 1967, and spent his childhood in California and later moved to Texas, where he graduated from Sweetwater High school. He went on to earn his associate degree from the police academy in Levelland and served as a police officer for over ten years. After moving to Clyde, Thomas worked for Harold Moore’s Pump and Supply. He loved hunting, fishing, and watching over his chickens.
He is survived by wife, Tanya Calzada of Clyde; three sons, and Skyler Calzada (Shell) of Clyde Scotty Sutton (Kitra) of Graham, and Cody Sutton (Lindsey) of Indiana; twelve grandchildren; mother-in-law, Bonnie Henington of Clyde; sister-in-law, Kristmas Moore of Abilene; special friends, Sammy and Beth Lee of San Angelo, Terry and Heidi McDowell of Weatherford and Harold and Vickey
Moore of Clyde.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Leonore and his father, Greg Sr., and his brother, Greg, Jr.
No services are planned at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donation to Texas Kidney Foundation, https://txkidney.org/donate/#:~:text=Every dollar you give stays,One time donations or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at https://www.bailey-howardfuneralhome.com
Ann Jennings died peacefully on her ranch November 27, 2023 at the age of 95. Ann or Mama Ann known to most, was born at Hodges Ranch near Roby, Texas on February 27, 1928, one of 8 children. She was married to her loving husband, Don Jennings on February 28, 1948. After raising her three sons as a stay at home mom, she received her teaching degree in 1978, taught elementary school for 20 years and touched so many young lives in a positive way. She moved to Nolan, Texas, to the JJ Ranch, in 1996. She loved the Nolan community, made so many dear friends and was a member of the Nolan Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mama Ann loved to paint, cook, garden, spend time with family and oh how she loved her dogs. Any dog that got to call the JJ Ranch home was one lucky dog. She had the kindest spirit and so many will tell you, when they grow older they hope to be just like Mama Ann. Her granddaughter Lauren Jennings Jones may have said it best, “Mama Ann was never afraid of the world (except snakes) She let it take her by the hand and show her what it’s made of. There, she found love. She painted it. She taught it to young people. She read about it. She also made fun of it. She spoke it too, unwaveringly. And fortunately, she shared all of it with us~ What’s even more profound is that we’re all here because of her. What a legend.” Ann is preceded in death by her parents James Wesley and Velma Berry, her husband Don Jennings, and six siblings. She is survived by her 3 sons and spouses, Gary, Steve and Kathleen, and Lance and Tanja Jennings, six grandchildren and spouses, Lauren and Louis Jones, John and Lakeyn, Jacqueline, Katie, Will and Abbey Jennings, five great grandchildren, Iris, Jack, Olivia, Noah and Jesse Pearl and a younger brother, Elgin Berry. A memorial service will be held and that date is currently pending. McCoy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nolan Community Center, P.O. Box 45, Nolan Texas 79537
Linn Bryant (L.B) Taylor, 86, lifelong resident of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on November 26,2023. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 4, 2023 at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Ryan Strebeck officiating. Interment will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery directed by McCoy Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 5 to 7 P.M. at McCoy Funeral Home. L.B was born on September 20,1937 to Bryant and Aetna (McGlothlin) Taylor in Dallas, Texas. L. B. grew up in Sweetwater and graduated from Sweetwater High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from McMurry University and his Master’s Degree from Hardin Simmons University. L. B. spent most of his life in education. He taught at Sweetwater High School several years before retiring. He also taught briefly at Western Texas College in Snyder and Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater. After retirement he was co-owner of Taylor Tire and Appliance (Goodyear Store) a few years. L. B. married Matha (Shipley) May 22, 1981 in Sweetwater, Texas. He is survived by his wife Martha Taylor of Sweetwater TX, a son- Mark Bryant Taylor of Pasadena, CA, three daughters, Dr. Melissa Jordan and husband Kyle of Boulder, CO, Sharon Renee Cowan and husband Jerry of Hobbs, NM, Sharyl Annette Hanes of Hobbs, NM, a daughter-in-law, Lisa Taylor of Sweetwater, Texas, a brother, Doug Taylor and wife Jenene of Houston Texas, seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Pallbearers Steve Maikell, Bob Hefner, John McPherson, Zollie Steakley, Lynn Squires, Darrell Doggett, Gary Setliff and Kent Ruffin. L.B. was preceded in death by his son, Linn David Taylor, his sister, Linda Wade, two brothers, James Taylor and Dennis Taylor, his parents, Bryant and Aetna Taylor. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.
Jagger Joshua Munoz, 19, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on November 21st, 2023. Funeral services for Jagger will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at McCoy Chapel of Memories. Pastor Melba Arispe will be officiating service. Interment will be at Garden of Memoires Cemetery. There will be a family visitation on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at McCoy Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.mccoyfh.com
Ollie Maud Woolf, age 99, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church in Rotan, Texas with Pastor Ryan Holmes officiating.
Burial will follow at Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Melisa (Lisa) Griffith, age 62, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Hendrick Medical Center North.
A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023, atCate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Michael Harbourofficiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.