It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Etheline Elverna Lucas Surley, who peacefully left this world at Baylor Scott and White in Temple on Jan. 30, 2024, at the age of 81.
Shirley Ruth Springer, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2024, in Abilene at the age of 85.
Billy Mac Newton was an only child born to Aaron Newton and Wilma McCasland Newton on Nov. 17, 1935. He was born at the family home which was precisely on the Mills/Hamilton County line. Though there was some debate about his county of residence, Billy Mac’s birth record was filed in Hamilton, which would remain his county seat for his entire 88 years. In fact, he never resided more than three miles from his birthplace!