Obituaries

Mar 14, 2023

Ruth Uldene Wilson, 102 of Abilene, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial will follow at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery.

Uldene, as she was known to all, was born...

Mar 13, 2023

Christina Anne Thomlinson, 59, of Abilene, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.

“Chris” was born on August 15,1963 in Atlanta, Georgia to Renee and Bursell Coultas. Chris grew up in New Jersey and lived in many places including Monterey, California; El Paso and San Antonio Texas; and Hobbs,...

Mar 10, 2023

Dr. Marianna Yarbrough Rasco, 93, passed away March 10. 2023, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held at University Church of Christ on Wednesday, March 15 at 2 p.m. , conducted by Piersall Funeral Directors, with burial afterward at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Abilene. Visitation will be at the UCC Ministry Activity Center at 1 p.m. prior...

Mar 3, 2023

Delena Mae McDonald McLamore passed peacefully from this earth on Friday, March 3, 2023.  Delena was born to Katherine McDonald on January 10, 1964 in Baird, Texas.   She lived a full and vivacious life against many odds.

Delena’s joy was always her family.  She loved calling and talking to anyone that would listen...

Mar 1, 2023

Leta Swapp, 66 of Abilene, passed away Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at a local Abilene Hospital.  Arrangements are being handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Feb 22, 2023

Constance “Koni” Marian Payton was born March 14, 1942, in Las Vegas, NM, to Lowell and Maxine (Key) Payton and died in Abilene, TX on February 22, 2023.  She grew up in Hobbs, NM, where her father was a principal for several of the  Hobbs public schools. The family was very active with Jefferson Street Church of Christ in...

Feb 17, 2023

Anita Ruth (Badgett) McCracken, 70, of Abilene, TX, passed away in the early evening hours of Friday, February 17, 2023 in her home in Abilene. She was born on April 29, 1952 to the late Kenneth Rufus Badgett and the late Lula Mae (Starnes) Badgett in Alexandria, LA. After graduating from Brookville Area High School in 1970, Anita...

Feb 11, 2023

Robert D. “Bob” Hunter died Feb. 11, 2023 at age 94, concluding an energetic life spent in service to Abilene Christian University, Texas higher education, the Abilene community and the state of Texas.

A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center on...

Feb 1, 2023

James Clay King passed into the arms of his Savior on February 1, 2023. James was a faithful Christian, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Coach.  A memorial service will be held Monday, February 6, 2023 at 2:00pm at Hillcrest Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas and will be streamed live at www.hillcrestonline.com/live , under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors,...

Feb 1, 2023

David Nolte, 43 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Jan 31, 2023

Kenneth James Berry, 63 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Abilene.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Kenneth was born in Alexandria, Virginia on September 12, 1959.  He was the oldest of four siblings.  Most of his...

Jan 30, 2023

Amelia Cook, 79 of Abilene, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, January 30, 2023.  Funeral service will be Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning before the service.

Amelia was born in Denton, Texas...

Jan 22, 2023

Our Dad/Papaw - Melvin Thomas Walters, aged 84, passed away on January 22, 2023, while being cared for with love and compassion not just by his family, but by the nursing staff of Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas.   A visitation with a Rosary service will be on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors,...

Jan 16, 2023

Michelle Elizabeth Davis “Sunshine” Pipes. 54. of Abilene, TX, passed away on January 16, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral Service will be held at Hillcrest Church of Christ on Sunday. January 22nd at 1:OOpm with her father-in-law Chaplain Bob Pipes officiating. Burial will take place the following day on Monday, January 23rd at the...

Jan 12, 2023

Sammie Hill died peacefully, January 12, 2023 in Abilene, Texas.  She is survived by her children D’Esta Love of Albuquerque, NM; Cheryl Elliott of Fayetteville, AR; Claude (Sonny) Guild, and his wife Eunice, of Abilene, TX; and Mary Sue Wagner, and her husband Bill, of Birmingham, AL. Sammie is also survived by eight grandsons, one granddaughter, twelve...

Jan 7, 2023

Lowell James Bunyard, 79 of Merkel, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023.  Arrangements are under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  As per Lowell’s request, there will be no service or visitation.  You are welcome to stop by the house to pay your respects any afternoon this week or on the weekend.

Lowell...

Dec 30, 2022

Joe Thomas Russey   July 1, 1934 to December 30, 2022

Joe was a lifelong resident of Abilene where he was born to D.P. Russey and Johnnie Higginbotham on July 1, 1934.   He passed away on December 30, 2022 at the age of eighty-eight.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023...

Dec 26, 2022

Donald Lee Caraway won his victory December 26, 2022 and now rests in the arms of Jesus.  Don was born June 6, 1943 in Dublin, Texas to Alphus Lee and Edgilee (Hays) Caraway and spent his life around Texas.  He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1961 and University of Texas in 1965.  Don was blessed to have two...

Dec 24, 2022

Lonnie Ray Whiteside passed away on December 24, 2022, at the age of 92. He was a treasured husband, loving father, doting grandfather, caring educator, brother, and friend.

Ray was born on May 20, 1930, in Childress, Texas to William Cager and Eula (Austin) Whiteside. He was the middle child out of five children. Ray was a...

Dec 18, 2022

Wayne Allen Hunter, 57, of Abilene passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in Abilene. A service will be held at a later date.

Wayne was born on July 22, 1965 to the late Robert Michael Hunter and Mary Jane Lane in Houston, Texas. Wayne was a kind soul that loved people. He loved music...