Obituaries

Jun 6, 2023

Gracie Jane Tharp, 80, of Abilene, passed from this life on June 6, 2023, at Hendrick Hospice Care Center.  She was diagnosed with cancer on April 6, and enjoyed making many memories with her family in her last days.  Visitation will be Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Funeral service will...

May 26, 2023

Lee Derek Martin was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 21, 1953, to Paul and Elaine Martin. Lee grew up with his siblings Dianne, Cheryl, and John, in Germany, Virginia, and later moved to New Mexico. He graduated from Sandia High School in Albuquerque in 1971. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War;...

May 25, 2023

Cloice LaNelle Edwards Hodge, 93 of Abilene, passed away on May 25, 2023 at Hendrick Hospice Care Center while surrounded by family.  She was born on January 20th, 1930 in Trent, Texas to William and Lillian Johnson Edwards.  She went on to attend college and on March 15th, 1951 she married the love of her life Robert Thomas Hodge...

May 25, 2023

Mary Ann McClellan, 81 of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023.  A visitation will be on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Graveside service will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Denton, Texas on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

May 16, 2023

A. L. “Dusty” Rhodes of Abilene, TX passed away May 16, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Like his life, his generosity of spirit sanctified his last moments, showing us how to endure the most difficult situations with grace and dignity.

Born June 6, 1932, to Bill and Fannie Rhodes, Dusty was the second of...

May 11, 2023

Richard J Miller, 78, of Abilene Texas, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1944, in Zephyr Texas.

Richard served in the Army in Vietnam and later pursued a career in his chosen field. He was a hardworking and dedicated individual who left a mark on everyone he met.

Richard...

May 10, 2023

James Charles Polk, 87, of Abilene, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at BeeHive Assisted Living. A memorial service will be on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. The son of Helen Baker Polk and Ray Lee Polk was born on September 4, 1935, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He married...

May 7, 2023

Our mother Norma Jean Phipps, 85 of Abilene Texas, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at a local care center. What a great way to celebrate the Lord’s Day, passing in your sleep and waking up in the arms of Jesus. A celebration of her life will be 11:00 am Saturday, May 13, 2023...

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...