Obituaries
Lavonne Harrelson Jaramillo
Apr 25, 2026
Lavonne Harrelson Jaramillo passed away April 25th, 2026 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Lavonne was born April 30, 1940 in Gorman, TX. to H. H. Harrelson and Lucille B. Stanaford Harrelson. Lavonne lived her early years in the Cisco area, graduating from Cisco High School with the class of 1959. She remained close to her classmates all throughout...
Betty Jo Sherrell
Apr 21, 2026
Betty Jo Sherrell, our beloved mother passed away peacefully in her home on April 21, 2026 at the age of 90. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Potosi Cemetery, where family and friends will come together to honor Betty's life and legacy. Prior to the service, a public visitation will...
Mary Elizabeth McCurdy
Apr 18, 2026
Mary Elizabeth McCurdy, 58, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 9, 1967, in Jeannette, PA to Lucretia Ann and Floyd Alexander McCurdy Sr. In 1982, Mary’s family relocated to Abilene, Texas, where she would go on to build a life centered around family.
She met Randy with whom she shared many years and...
Linda Harshberger
Apr 17, 2026
Linda Harshberger was born on November 16, 1946, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Henry and Jerry Hart; and she passed from this life on April 17, 2026. Linda graduated from Abilene High School in 1965. She was a secretary in the Scarborough, Tarpley and Foust law firm. Linda was married to Clint Bowlby who passed away in 1996. Linda had...
Bette Ellen Mitchell
Apr 16, 2026
Bette Ellen Mitchell, 89, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by her family.
Born October 23, 1936, in Vaughn, New Mexico, to Ellison Carroll and Mary Francis Mathis, Bette was raised in Vaughn alongside her younger sister, Audrey. In 1953, Bette married Jerry Wendell Mitchell, with whom she built a life ranching and raising horses throughout...
Frank Britton Smith Jr.
Apr 15, 2026
Frank Britton Smith Jr, 75, took his first breath in heaven on April 15, 2026. He was born in Santa Fe, N.M. on Oct. 24, 1950 to Frank and Miquella Smith. He grew up in Santa Fe, N.M, Frank was a proud American and served in the Army Signal Corps as a motion picture photographer. He also attended New Mexico...
Edna Paz
Apr 15, 2026
Eduarda "Edna" Rios Paz, 79, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on April 15, 2026. A visitation and rosary service will be on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Service will be on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Catholic...
Jarrell Lynne Edwards
Apr 12, 2026
Jarrell Lynne Edwards, 87, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by family and love.
Born in Big Spring, Texas, on April 26, 1938, to Jack and Elfreda Edwards. His family moved to Olton in 1944, where his lifelong love of learning and adventure began to take shape. He attended Abilene Christian University, where he ran track...
Leslie Scott Rich
Apr 1, 2026
On April 1, 2026, heaven welcomed Leslie Scott Rich, 66, as he walked through the pearly gates. No longer shackled by the chains of disease, Leslie is finally free of his physical limitations. Funeral services celebrating his life will be on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane. Burial will...
Doris Loraine (Herrmann) Oltmann
Mar 28, 2026
Doris Loraine Oltmann, 80, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 24, 1946, in Litchfield, Illinois, and grew up on her family farm near Raymond, Illinois.
She graduated from Lincolnwood High School in Raymond and attended Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University. She met her future husband, Philip...
Bill Hilliard
Mar 28, 2026
William Hilliard, 90, of Abilene, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026. A visitation with the family will be on Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. A family graveside service will be on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pendergress Cemetery near Sidney, Texas.
Bill was born July...
Dr. Silas Edwin "Ed" George
Mar 25, 2026
Dr. Silas Edwin George died March 25, 2026, in Schertz, Texas, at age 89.
He was born Sept. 22, 1936, in Fort Stockton, TX. He attended Cisco Junior College before earning a B.S.Ed. degree in music (1961) and an M.Ed in school administration (1963) from Abilene Christian University and a doctorate in music education (1983) from the University of North Texas....
Dale McFadden
Mar 23, 2026
Alton "Dale" McFadden, 73, of Abilene, was called to his eternal home on Monday, March 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, resilience, and deep connection to his family, friends, and community. A memorial service will be on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.
Dale was born on...
Bessie Jo Peden
Mar 6, 2026
Bessie “Jo” Cherry was born on July 29, 1923 in Granada, Colorado to Richard and Elizabeth Cain Cherry. She was the youngest of six children. She died on March 6, 2026 at the age of 102.
Jo was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings: Virgie Kerns, Olivia Crowder, Frank Cherry, Delma Cherry, Thelma Bennett and several nieces and...
Marilyn Camille Randolph Prather
Mar 4, 2026
Marilyn Camille Prather, daughter of Cosette Martin Randolph and Harrison Calhoun Randolph of Bandana, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, 2026.
Marilyn was born on May 25, 1943, in Paducah, Kentucky. She graduated from Ballard Memorial High School before continuing her education at Freed-Hardeman College, where she earned her Associate Degree. She later received her Bachelor of Science degree from Abilene...
Asuncion Cruz
Mar 3, 2026
Asunción Cruz, beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, was called home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2026. Funeral mass will be on Monday, March 9, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 826 Cottonwood, at 10:00 a.m., with burial to follow across the street at the Abilene City Cemetery. A visitation and rosary service will be on...
Virginia Merle Bennett Gilbert
Mar 1, 2026
Virginia Merle Bennett Gilbert, loving mother, wife, grandmother and compassionate nurse and caregiver, died March 1st, 2026, in Abilene. She was 95.
Services honoring her life are scheduled for Friday, March 6th, at 1pm, at Aldersgate Abilene Methodist Church sanctuary, 1741 Sayles Blvd., under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Born...
Cynthia Diane Ice
Feb 25, 2026
Cynthia Diane Ice drew her final breath and passed from death to life on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. She lived boldly and faithfully for Jesus this side of Heaven, and now enjoys the reality of “then we shall see face to face.” Cynthia was born in Lubbock, Texas on December 19th, 1962 to Tommy Gene Bowen and Betty Jean Bowen....
Alberto Hernandez Banda
Feb 23, 2026
Alberto "Albert" Hernandez Banda, 57, of Abilene, passed away in San Antonio on Monday, February 23, 2026. A visitation and rosary service will be on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 7323 Butternut Street. Funeral service will be on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of...
Joanna Craig Fortson
Feb 20, 2026
Joanna Craig Fortson, 54, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 20, 2026. She will be laid to rest privately with her family, though all family and friends are invited to a celebration of Joanna’s life in a few weeks. Time and date are to be announced.
Joanna is preceded in death by her father, Byron Craig. She...
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