Obituaries

Eddie Alfred Robert McCorkle

Eddie Alfred Robert McCorkle

Feb 19, 2026

Eddie Alfred Robert McCorkle was born March 15, 1942 in Stamford, Texas. Ed passed peacefully in his home February 19, 2026 at the age of 83.

Ed retired from Industrial Electric in 2022 after 50 years as shop foreman. He went on to retire in 2024 from Carlsbad (Texas) Church of Christ where he preached for 43 years. Ed also served...

Judith "Judy" Anne Miller Daniels

Judith "Judy" Anne Miller Daniels

Feb 19, 2026

Judith Anne Miller Daniels, lovingly known as Judy, was born on July 25, 1943, in Abilene, Texas, to James Womack and Robbie Nell Miller. She passed away peacefully at her home on February 19, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, at The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander Street. A visitation...

Byron Penrod

Byron Penrod

Feb 18, 2026

Bryon Penrod passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on January 5, 1938, in Wichita Falls to James Clyde and Florence Wiles Penrod. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1956 and NMMI in 1958. Byron, his father, and two sisters all graduated from Baylor. He enlisted in the army serving at...

Janet Lucille Hooper

Janet Lucille Hooper

Feb 17, 2026

Janet Lucille Hooper, 87, of Clyde, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.  Graveside service will be on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Trevlyn Hobert Kelley

Trevlyn Hobert Kelley

Feb 12, 2026

Trevlyn Hobert Kelley, 91, of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

David Alvin Polnick

David Alvin Polnick

Feb 11, 2026

David Alvin Polnick was born on August 21, 1950, to Alvin and Erna Polnick in Abilene, Texas, and entered his heavenly home on February 11, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at First Central Presbyterian Church at 4:00 pm with Dr. Cliff Stewart officiating under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors. A reception will...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Feb 9, 2026

With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of Thomas "Tom" Smith, who entered his eternal rest on February 9, 2026.  Tom lived a long, remarkable life marked by faith, love, and devotion to his family and to the Lord he served so faithfully.  A celebration of his life will be on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the...

Shirley Sue Whitt-Scribner

Shirley Sue Whitt-Scribner

Feb 7, 2026

Shirley Sue Whitt, 90, stepped into the presence of her Savior in the early morning hours of February 7, 2026. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, minister’s wife, prison minister’s wife, secretary to her husband, Wes, house mother of ex-offenders, a speaker and teacher at ladies’ classes, and the co-founder of Christ’s Prison Fellowship, with the love of...

Al Stacy

Al Stacy

Feb 4, 2026

Robert "Al" Allen Stacy (Oct. 27th, 1958-Feb 4th, 2026)

Al was born in Shelton, Wa. October 27, 1958. Born the son of Molly (Eads) Stacy and William Stacy, Sr. He was 5th of 7 siblings, Cheryl Paul, Doris Sohr (deceased), William Stacy, Jr., Patti Loviska, Al, Ken Stacy, and Pam Brown.

He was the most loving, dedicated Husband to Marilyn Stacy for...

Hiroko Tokushima Kretz

Hiroko Tokushima Kretz

Jan 30, 2026

Hiroko, 93, of Abilene, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, January 30th, 2026.

Hiroko was born January 13, 1933 in Pusan, Korea. She grew up in Fukuoka, Japan in a loving family with her father, mother, and six siblings. In Fukuoka, she worked for the US army as a translator during the Korean War where she...

Jose Contreraz

Jose Contreraz

Jan 26, 2026

Jose Contreraz, 85, of Abilene, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. A visitation and rosary service will be on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Funeral service will be on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 837 Jeanette Street....

Leo Robert Holloway

Leo Robert Holloway

Jan 24, 2026

Leo Robert Holloway, a beloved husband, father, Papa and great grandfather passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 90.

There will be a time of visitation with the family on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, Abilene, Texas.  Funeral service will be on Friday, January 30, 2026, at...

Sarah Katharine Hampton

Sarah Katharine Hampton

Jan 23, 2026

Sarah Katharine “Kathy” Hampton, dearly loved Mom, Mama, Mother, Gran Gran, Grandmudder, Aunt Kathy, Teacher, Neighbor, and Friend, went to be with her Heavenly Father early on the morning of January 23, 2026.

She delighted in life’s simple blessings: teaching, rock hounding, quilting, playing dominoes and 42, birding, and helping others. A faithful prayer warrior with a servant’s heart, Kathy lived...

Aubrey Grace Hilligoss

Aubrey Grace Hilligoss

Jan 23, 2026

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Aubrey Hilligoss, a fiercely loving and loyal wife, mother, and friend. After years of remarkable strength in the face of chronic health challenges caused by a rare genetic disorder, she passed away on January 23, 2026. She was 34 years old.

Aubrey Grace Hilligoss (Palmer) was born on April 17, 1991, at Kijabe...

Charles Aaron Rundberg

Charles Aaron Rundberg

Jan 21, 2026

Charles Aaron Rundberg “Chuck,” husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully on January 21, 2026 at the age of 91. He was born on July 9, 1934, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and died in Abilene, Texas.

Chuck grew up in a farming community in Wisconsin and was determined to leave his rural roots and experience the world. Chuck began this dream...

Donna Jean Wilson

Donna Jean Wilson

Jan 18, 2026

Donna Jean Wilson passed away from this temporary life to her eternal home in Heaven on January 18, 2026. She was born to Eugene and Jadell Anderson on May 16, 1943 in Vincent, Alabama. She spent most of her early life in Ft. Payne, Alabama. After graduating from high school, she attended David Lipscomb College for two years. She then...

Donna Casey

Donna Casey

Jan 18, 2026

Donna June Vinson Casey was born in Abilene, Texas, on February 24, 1937, to Avery and Jewell (Archer) Vinson. She grew up at Colony Hill alongside her siblings, shaping the roots of the strong, spirited woman she would become. Donna left this world on January 18, 2026, but her love and spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

A proud graduate...

Ethel Gumm

Ethel Gumm

Jan 14, 2026

Ethel Vertna Nichols Gumm, age 88 years, 10 months, and 2 days, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on March 12, 1937, in Harrison, Arkansas.

Ethel grew up in Arkansas on a farm, where she helped care for her younger siblings and learned the value of hard work and family at an early age. In the late 1940s, after...

Glenn Clifton Uthe

Glenn Clifton Uthe

Jan 11, 2026

Glenn Uthe, 85, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. A memorial service will be on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the University Church of Christ, 733 E.N. 16th Street. Burial will be on Friday, January 16th at 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral in the Pines Memorial Gardens in Tyler, Texas, under...

Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Dec 30, 2025

Maria Garcia, 77, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. A visitation with the family will be on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Funeral service will be on Friday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors.

Mary was born on July 20, 1948,...