Obituaries
John Seymour Waggoner
Oct 26, 2025
John Seymour Waggoner, 88, of Cisco, Texas, passed away at home on October 26, 2025.
He was born in Longview, Texas, on January 21, 1937, to Seymour and Betty Waggoner. John attended Abilene Christian University and played in the ACU marching band. After graduation, he went to work for Phillips 66 and then served in the Army Reserves. He met his...
Maria Gonzales
Oct 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Gonzales, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, who left us on October 25, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on October 21, 1966, in Abilene, Texas, Maria was a proud graduate of Abilene High School, where she laid the foundations of her life's journey.Maria will be remembered...
William Len Antilley
Oct 17, 2025
William Len Antilley, a beloved husband, father, and community member, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on November 4, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas, Len lived a life filled with laughter, love, and service.
He is survived by wife, Debbie Antilley, children Rusty Antilley, Jill Antilley, Emily & Scott Taylor, brother Doug Antilley, and...
Avis Marilyn Waldrop
Oct 8, 2025
Everybody’s favorite nurse, Avis Waldrop was as smart, tough and fun as they come. She died October 8, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 90.
Avis Marilyn Christopherson was born April 16, 1935, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Hjalmar and Thelma (Carlson) Christopherson. An only child, Avis’ early years were lived on a farm in Beltrami, Minnesota, where her father...
Gabriel Ronquillo
Oct 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gabriel Ronquillo, a strong man of faith and great love for his family. Gabriel was born on May 14, 1945, in Nuevo Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico, and joined his Heavenly Father on October 6, 2025. In his 80 years of life, he spread so much love and laughter to all...
Betty Sue Brown
Oct 5, 2025
Betty Sue Brown
December 11, 1935 - October 5, 2025
Betty Sue Brown, 89, of Abilene, passed away in the morning hours on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025. A visitation service will be held in her honor on Tuesday October 7th, 2025, from 5pm-6:30pm. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.
Betty was born December 11, 1935, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Raymond and Gladys...
William Michael "Mike" Dunnahoo
Oct 1, 2025
William Michael (Mike) Dunnahoo, beloved husband, father, and esteemed member of the Abilene community, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 74. Born on January 12, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Betty Jo Dunnahoo-Kretow and Major Jack Dunnahoo. Mr. D, as he was affectionately known, devoted his life to both his family...
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...
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