Obituaries
John L. Estes III
Sep 26, 2025
John Levi Estes III, 74, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend, Johnny lived a rich and fulfilling life rooted in faith, serving others, and his unwavering dedication to his family.
Born in Rosebud, Texas, on April 8, 1951, to John Levi Estes, Jr....
Donald Lee Kehl
Sep 26, 2025
Donald Lee Kehl, loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, age 84, passed away from this earth on September 26, 2025. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Southern Hills Church of Christ. A visitation will start at 9:00 a.m. that same morning. Burial will follow at the Tye...
Steven Lee Williams
Sep 21, 2025
Steven ”Scooter” Lee Williams, 74, of Abilene, passed away September 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at home.
Steven was born on November 7, 1950, in Abilene, TX, to Roger Grover (R.G.) and Dulcy Mae (Claxton) Williams. After graduating high school, Steve joined the Navy and served proudly aboard the USS Trenton. He continued his service as a corpsman in...
Manuel Perez
Sep 19, 2025
Manuel Joe Perez peacefully left this Earth to be with his Heavenly Father on September 19, 2025 surrounded by his children and mother.
A lifelong resident of Abilene, Texas, Manuel was a devoted son, father and grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Manuel Perez and his brother, Joe Robert...
Phyllis Bonner
Sep 19, 2025
Phyllis Glodean Bonner (Bisher), born on November 28, 1932, in New Madrid, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, in Clyde, Texas. She was 92 years old.Phyllis was the beloved daughter of Lee Roy "Doc" Bisher and Ethelyn Mysta Haynes Bisher. Throughout her long life, she experienced both profound joys and deep sorrows, always carrying herself with grace and...
Aurelio Murillo, Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Aurelio "Wayo" Murillo, 75, beloved Son, Father, Brother, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on September 18, 2025. He entered this world on October 5, 1949 in Abilene, TX. A visitation and rosary will be on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. The funeral...
Lauren Hope Noel West
Sep 17, 2025
Lauren Hope Noel West (Hope) was born May 14, 1997 in Austin, Texas and moved to heaven in peace on September 17, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas. She was a loving daughter to her parents and a wonderful sister to her brothers Noah, and Elijah.
Hope graduated from Providence Classical Academy in May 2014 and enrolled in Texas State University where...
Vic Vadney
Sep 17, 2025
Victor Jonathan Vadney was born on March 26, 1950, to Imogene and John Vadney. He passed from this life on September 17, 2025. A funeral service honoring his life will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the Special Events Room of the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane, under the direction of Piersall Funeral...
Alfredo Gonzalez
Sep 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfredo Gonzalez, who left us peacefully on September 13, 2025, at the age of 83. A public viewing and visitation will be held at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM, where friends and family are invited to pay their...
Delfino Coronel Dominguez
Aug 24, 2025
Delfino Dominguez, 78, of Abilene, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 24, 2025. A rosary service will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Mass will be at the St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church, 826 Cottonwood Street, on Friday August 29th, 2025 at 10:00 am...
Maynard Gulley
Aug 22, 2025
Leland Maynard Gulley, 90, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. A funeral service will be on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery. A catered lunch will be a Kings Cross Clubhouse following the service. There will be a visitation...
Richard Hamric
Aug 20, 2025
Richard “Rick” Alan Hamric, age 72, of Abilene, Texas passed away on August 20, 2025. A visitation will be held at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut, Abilene, Texas on October 4, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rick was born in Abilene to Kenneth Hamric and Patsy Luper on September 8, 1952. He attended Crockett Elementary, Jefferson Junior High,...
William Lee (Bill) Kirkpatrick
Aug 9, 2025
William Lee (Bill) Kirkpatrick Jr., 97, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully the evening of August 9, 2025.
Bill was born in Fort Worth, Texas to William Lee, Sr. and Julia Kirkpatrick on May 8, 1928. He grew up in a close-knit family with one brother and two sisters. The family attended Vickery Boulevard Church of Christ where Bill was baptized...
Rance D. "Dan-o" Gregory
Aug 3, 2025
Rance D. Gregory, lovingly known as “Dan-o” by his many grandchildren, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. He was 89 years old.
Born on February 8, 1936, in Swenson, Texas, Rance lived a life marked by unwavering faith, deep love for family, and a strong commitment to his community. On...
Barbara Ann Hall
Jul 27, 2025
Barbara Ann Hall, 63, of Abilene, passed away at 11:58 a.m. on Sunday morning, July 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Northwest Church of Christ, 1141 North Willis, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.
Barbara was born January 10, 1962, in Odessa...
Jean Stewart
Jul 21, 2025
Jean Pogue Stewart passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 86, with her middle son, Jay, by her side.
Jean was born in Dallas, Texas, on December 30, 1938, to Margaret and Guy Pogue. She graduated from Sunset High School in the Oak Cliff neighborhood in Dallas in 1956. In 1958, a friend...
Kyler Earnest
Jul 19, 2025
Kyler Wayne Earnest, 33 of Abilene, Texas, was sent to his eternal home on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.
Kyler was born to Gary and Sharon Earnest in Abilene, Texas on April 22, 1992. He was a beloved son, brother,...
Glendora Myrick
Jul 19, 2025
Glendora Myrick, 90, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. A family only graveside service will be on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cross Plains Memorial Park Cemetery on Chestnut Street in...
Kathryn Matthews George
Jul 17, 2025
Kathryn George was born January 17, 1940 to James and Lillian Steele Matthews in Marlow, Oklahoma. She was the twelfth of thirteen children. She passed from this life on July 17, 2025.
Kathryn graduated from Marlow High School in 1958 and enrolled in Abilene Christian College four months later as a vocal music major. She played flute in the band and,...
June Walker
Jul 14, 2025
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33
June Dunahoo Walker went home to be with her Lord on July 14, 2025.
Mrs. Walker was born June 28, 1932, to Jesse William and Essie (Wooten) Dunahoo in Burnet County Texas. She grew up attending Lake Victor and...
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