Obituaries
Kathy Rich
Aug 8, 2026
On August 8, 2026, heaven welcomed Kathryn Diane (Moore) Rich into its pearly gates where her husband, Leslie, awaited her arrival. Funeral services celebrating her life will be Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Oldham Lane church of Christ in Abilene, TX at 1:00 p.m., under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.Born on December 11, 1959, in Childress,...
Lynette Kelly
Aug 6, 2026
Lynette Kelly, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated caregiver, passed away in Abilene, Texas, on August 6th, 2026. She was born on September 6th, 1943, in Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia, to Llewellyn Clark Saunders and Jesse Peace Victoria (Gardner) Saunders.
Lynette grew up “in the bush” in Red Hill, Victoria and worked for a local farm as a teen, where she developed...
Chellee Ryan Garcia
Aug 2, 2026
It is with the heaviest hearts that we share the passing of our beautiful Chellee Ryan Garcia, who gained her angel wings on August 2, 2026, at just 30 years old. There are no words that can truly describe the pain of losing someone so deeply loved. Chellee will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 11:00 am at...
Rodney Ashlock
Aug 1, 2026
Rodney Olen Ashlock passed peacefully from this life on August 1, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side. He was 60 years old.
Born on August 12, 1965, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Lanny and Bonnie Ashlock, Rodney knew from a young age that his life’s calling was to ministry. He was a steadfast steward of that calling with each day...
Richard Ortiz
Aug 1, 2026
Richard P Ortiz, 56, of Abilene, passed away extremely unexpectedly on Saturday morning, August 1, 2026. Funeral service will be on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Visitation will be on Friday, August 7th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Richard was a hardworking, family man who...
Phyllis Ann Jensen
Jul 31, 2026
Phyllis Ann Jensen, 85 of Abilene, passed away at home on July 31st, 2026. A visitation will be held on Thursday August 6th from 6-8pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A graveside service will be held on Friday August 7th at 1:00pm at the Texas State Veteran Cemetery at Abilene with Bishop Rob Nichols officiating.
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Wanda Jean Darnold
Jul 24, 2026
Wanda Jean Gattis Darnold, 83, of Hawley, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, with a funeral service on Monday, July 27th at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, officiated by nephew Joe Roberts Jr. Burial will follow...
Jobie Caleb Prickett
Jul 20, 2026
Jobie Caleb Prickett, age 36, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. He was born on June 15, 1990, to Michele Prickett.
Jobie will be remembered for his kind heart, loving soul, and the love he shared with those around him. He was an amazing son, loving brother and best uncle anyone could ask for. His smile and laughter...
Ralph Mason Davidson
Jul 16, 2026
Mason Davidson, 90 of Abilene, passed away July 16, 2026, after a long and productive life.
He was the son of Fred and Pearl Davidson and was born in San Angelo, Texas. He grew up on the South Plains and graduated from High School in Wilson, Texas and went on to Texas Tech University, where he received a degree in Electrical...
Colleen Louise Blasingame
Jul 9, 2026
Colleen Louise Blasingame, 70, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at Hendrick Hospice. Her funeral service will take place at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, on Thursday, July 16, at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Colleen was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on...
Sandra McDaniel Rogers
Jul 2, 2026
Sandra McDaniel Rogers, a beloved wife, mother, MiMi, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully and surrounded by friends and family on July 2, 2026 in Abilene, Texas at the age of 65. She was born on September 18, 1960 in San Angelo, Texas to Ida Lou McDaniel and Bobby McDaniel. Visitation and Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, July...
Elsie (Jean) Imogene Burrow
Jun 29, 2026
Elsie Imogene (Jean) Burrow, 99, Passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by her son and daughter. Jean was born, 1926 in Spur, Texas. She married James Alvin Lewis in 1945, with whom she was had two children, Sandy and Tom. James lost is life in Korea in 1950.
In 1954, she married Wordie Burrow, a preacher at the Reno...
Carla Lynn McDonald
Jun 22, 2026
Carla Lynn Foster McDonald, age 75, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2026.
She was born on July 26, 1951 in Rock Island, Illinois to Wesley Foster & Helen Laugherty.
Carla grew up in the Quad Cities in Illinois, graduating from Rock Island High School in 1969, and going on to attend York College in York, Nebraska....
Preston Jack Dale Davis
Jun 20, 2026
Some souls aren’t measured by the number of days they spend on this earth, but by the depth of the love they leave behind. Preston Jack Dale Davis was born on May 19, 2026, and on June 20, 2026—after 32 precious, mighty days—he traded this world for eternity.
Though his time here was heartbreakingly short, Preston’s life burned bright. He was...
Hulan Frank Bass
Jun 15, 2026
Hulan Frank Bass, 95, formerly of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Katy, Texas, on Monday, June 15, 2026.
A funeral service honoring Hulan’s life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Abilene Primitive Baptist Church, 3565 Hickory Street, Abilene, Texas. A livestream of the service can be viewed at www.abilenepbc.org....
Joyce Etheredge
May 26, 2026
Joyce Etheredge, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Abilene, Texas, at age 84, surrounded by her family.
In her earlier years, Joyce devoted herself to her family as a loving homemaker. She rarely missed her sons' sporting events, enthusiastically supported their 4-H projects, and took an active role in all their activities and...
Quiotilde Salazar Martinez
May 24, 2026
Quiotilde “Tillie” Salazar Martinez, 73, of Abilene, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her one true love, on May 24th, 2026. A Viewing will be held Sunday, May 31st from 3:00-5:00 PM. The funeral service will be on Monday, June 1st, at 11:00 AM both in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A...
Frances Yvonne Ragle Sinclair
May 22, 2026
Frances Yvonne Ragle Sinclair, 92, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. The celebration of life with Bradley Steele officiating will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 6th, in the University Church of Christ sanctuary in Abilene, Texas. The family will receive friends following the service. Everyone is encouraged to wear florals to honor Yvonne’s love...
Sandra Lu Haynes
May 20, 2026
Sandra Lu Haynes (née Sadler), 93, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 peacefully in her home. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 29 at Piersall Funeral Directors. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30th at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel with C.V. Blake officiating, directed by Piersall Funeral Directors.
Sandra was born January 1, 1933 to...
Ardis Elaine Gillette
May 17, 2026
Ardis Elaine (Harshbarger) Gillette, was born in Watseka, Illinois on October 8, 1939, and passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. She lived a life marked by extraordinary loving kindness
Ardis grew up in Onarga, Illinois, where she began her first job as a teenager. She graduated from Onarga High School and eventually found her way to Abilene...
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