Obituaries

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....

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...