Obituaries

Steven Lee Williams

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

Manuel Perez

Sep 19, 2025

Manuel Perez of Abilene, passed away at Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth on September 19, 2025.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Phyllis Bonner

Phyllis Bonner

Sep 19, 2025

Phyllis Bonner, 92 of Abilene, passed away at a Clyde Nursing Center.  The family is composing an obituary at this time.

Aurelio Murillo, Jr.

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 funeral service will be on Friday, September 26, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial will follow at...

Lauren Hope Noel West

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Clara Walsh

Clara Walsh

Jul 5, 2025

Clara Dean (Turnbow) Walsh passed away on the 5th of July, 2025 in Abilene Texas. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Piersall Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, July 11th, 2025 at Piersall Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Piersall Funeral Home, 733 Butternut Street,...

Arvid "A.K." Smith

Arvid "A.K." Smith

Jul 2, 2025

Arvid Kent “A.K.” Smith, 80, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. A.K. will be interred at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene with military honors on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

A.K. was born on July 15, 1944, in Chehalis, Washington to Anna Belle and...