Obituaries

May 4, 2023

Janis Rene Hardin Leathers, 65, of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, May 4th, 2023.  Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday May 9 th from 6pm to 8pm at the Piersall Funeral Home , 733 Butternut, Abilene. A Memorial Ride to be determined at a later date. Janis was born on August 3rd,1957 in Freeport Texas to Joe Allen...

May 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martin Porras Elizalda, born on March 23, 1966 in Ranger, Texas and passed away on May 3, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. Martin was the beloved son of Jesus and Constancia Elizalda and the loving husband of Michele Prickett Elizalda. He was a father to five children and a cherished...

Apr 29, 2023

Carolyn Kelley Mickey was born April 11, 1936, in Lubbock, TX.  She was ushered into heaven on April 29, 2023 with her family surrounding her after fighting Lewy Body Dementia for five years. She was the oldest daughter of four children of Oscar Lytle and Marie Oliver Kelley of Spur, TX in Dickens County. Her father was a...

Apr 26, 2023

Michael Glen Allen (Mike), 69, passed away on April 26, 2023, in Abilene, TX following a lengthy illness.

Mike was born on February 2, 1954, to Lyndon and Doreene Allen in Abilene, TX. He graduated from Abilene...

Apr 25, 2023

Amalia T. Polk, 86, of Abilene, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at BrightPointe Nursing Facility.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

The daughter of Margarita (Hernandez) and Albino Trevino was born on October 25, 1936,...

Apr 24, 2023

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Core passed away April 24, 2023 at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center in Abilene Texas. She was born on March 2, 1949 in Jacksonville, Texas.  She had a love for learning and attended schools in the following cities: Ada, Oklahoma; Coleman, Texas; and Abilene, Texas.  She graduated from Cooper High School in 1967.  She attended McMurry...

Apr 22, 2023

Patsy Ruth Farley Strader passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 22nd, 2023. She was born in Temple, Texas on December 27, 1930, to Dr. Frederick Walling Farley and Sara Cayce Farley and grew up in San Saba, Texas. She went to San Saba High School where she was voted Sweetheart her freshman year and graduated as Salutatorian....

Apr 18, 2023

Melba Dora Kirkpatrick, 96, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully the evening of April 18, 2023. Visitation will be from 5:30-6:30 PM, Monday, April 24 th at Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM at Southern Hills Church of Christ on Tuesday, April 25...

Apr 13, 2023

Sarah “Sally” Lea Sparks, 81 of Abilene, passed away on April 13, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 7th at 3:00pm at St. James Methodist Church, Abilene. Attendees are encouraged to celebrate Sally’s life by wearing her favorite color - blue!  If you are unable to attend, the service will be streamed through the following...

Apr 13, 2023

Nancy Allene LeMay, born in Coleman, Texas to Albert Edwin LeMay and Theatus Allene Johnston on January 14, 1948.  She attended Coleman High School where she was a cheerleader, graduating in 1966.  She went on to McMurry University earning her BA in Education in 1970 while being a cheerleader and a member of Delta Beta...

Apr 12, 2023

Clarence Samuel Corning passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2023, at the age of 86, with his cherished daughters holding his hand.  He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Mona Sue, his daughter Loella Janice Friend, and his infant sister Gynell Fay.  Funeral service will be Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of...

Apr 11, 2023

Devona D. (Berry) (Muckleroy) Burns, 97, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 11, 2023.  Funeral service will be on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial will follow at Iberis Cemetery.  A visitation will be on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at...

Apr 4, 2023

Antonia Carrasco, 89 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  A funeral service is being arranged by her family in Juarez, Mexico for a later date.  Local arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Apr 3, 2023

Sarah Alleva Graham, 42 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023.  A private family graveside service will be on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 US-277 in Abilene, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Sarah was born on April 11, 1980...

Apr 1, 2023

Larry Lynn Hoffman, 83 of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care Center on April 1st, 2023.  He was buried on Tuesday March 4th at 1:00pm at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, as was his wish.

Mar 28, 2023

Mary Barnes, 57 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  There will be a visitation with the family to celebrate her life on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Mar 24, 2023

Paul Everett McBurney, 55 of Abilene, passed away on March 24, 2023. He was born in Abilene, on January 12, 1968 to Lyle and Jolene McBurney.

Paul attended and graduated school in Abilene. After school, Paul joined the military, and served in the United States Army. After the military, Paul worked as a...

Mar 20, 2023

Michael Lee (Mike) O’Dell passed away peacefully after a short illness.  He was surrounded by his much-loved family in his last days.  He was 77.  A celebration of life will be held Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Southern Hills Church of Christ, in the chapel.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors.

Mar 18, 2023

Jerry Larned was born March 25,1938 in Haskell, Texas to Joe and Florence Larned, and passed away Saturday March 18 th , 2023 at his home in Abilene. He was the youngest of four children. He graduated from Haskell High School where he participated in all sports. He played collegiate basketball at North Texas State in Denton,...

Mar 16, 2023

James Robert (Bob) South died in faith at his home after a courageous three year battle with cancer, Thursday, March 16, 2023. During his last days, he was surrounded by his family, the people who loved him the most, and whom he loved. He was 76.  A memorial service will be on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 2:30 p.m....