Obituaries

Oct 12, 2022

Nelda Alford, 85 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.  Arrangements are being handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Oct 10, 2022

Stella Nola Haun Rideout was a remarkable woman.  In her quiet, calm, thoughtful way she brought joy and beauty into the lives of those who knew her.  She was a scholar and craftsman; a homemaker and businesswoman; a teacher as well as a student. Using her many talents and skills, she filled her life with service to others.

Oct 10, 2022

Shirley Ann Strickland, 84, of Hawley, passed away on Monday October 10, 2022, in the care of her loving family. A visitation with the family will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 10:00AM, at the Hawley Church of Christ, followed by the funeral service at 11:00AM, and the burial at 2:00PM at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery...

Oct 7, 2022

Ralph C. Hicks, 93, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on October 7, 2022 in Abilene, Texas. He was a resident of Potosi, Texas. Burial will be at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Oct 4, 2022

CMSgt Juan Manuel Levario (Ret), USAF, passed away on October 4 th , 2022 at a local care center.   A service with full military honors will be held October 19 th at 2:00 pm at the Texas State Veteran Cemetery at Abilene.

Born in El Paso, Texas on June 25 th , 1946...

Oct 1, 2022

Jacquelyn Hattox Josselet, was born Nov 5, 1938 in San Antonio TX.  Jackie graduated from Haskell High School in 1956 where she met and married David in 1957.  They raised their children in Abilene and were members of Highland Church of Christ since 1960.  Jackie was a real-estate agent for a number of years.

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Oct 1, 2022

Lois Sylvia (Cope) Jensen, 97 of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022.  A graveside service will be on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 10:00am at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Lois was born May 9, 1925, to Harriett J. (Dudley) Cope and Curtis...

Sep 28, 2022

Donna (Kelley) Nichols went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in Abilene, Texas.  She was 84.

She and her identical twin sister Alva Lee were born to Gordon and Hester Kelley on November 28, 1937 in Brownwood, Texas.  As teenagers Donna and Alva Lee began performing as “The Kelley Twins”...

Sep 25, 2022

It is with great sadness on Sunday, September 25, 2022, Steven Simmons passed away peacefully from this life surrounded by his loved ones.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 1st at 11:00 am in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.  A time of visitation with the family will be held following...

Sep 22, 2022

LuGene Lewis, 91 of Abilene, passed away at her home on Thursday September 22, 2022.  A service will be held Monday September 26th at 10:00 am in the auditorium of Hillcrest Church of Christ with Nathan Burrow officiating.  A graveside service at Elmwood Memorial Park will follow.  Visitation with the family will be held Sunday afternoon from 3:00 pm...

Sep 16, 2022

Jerry was born James Gerald DeGroff on August 18, 1949 in Abilene, Texas. He passed during diagnostic procedures September 16, 2022.

The first of two boys, his proud parents were Richard H. ("Dick") and Bobbie Jewel (Chittum). Both preceded him in death.

After the birth of a second son, David, the young family moved to...

Sep 15, 2022

Kimberly Kay Clements, 57 of Abilene, passed away suddenly, on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hendricks Medical Center North in Abilene, Texas.   Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, with her Uncle, Danny Welch, officiating.  A visitation with the family will be on Tuesday,...

Sep 2, 2022

Roy William Rudder Jr, 67 of Amarillo, passed away on Friday September 2, 2022 at a local hospital. On August 25, 1955 Roy William Rudder Jr. was born in Odessa, Texas to Roy and Sue Rudder. He was raised in Eula and lived in Abilene then relocated to Amarillo for the remainder of his life. He attended school in Eula,...

Aug 30, 2022

David Del Hierro, 74 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Aug 28, 2022

Linda K. Cade, 61 of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Aug 23, 2022

Loren Thomas Tanquary, 79 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Aug 16, 2022

Anna Faye Clements, 85 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.  A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, 7457 West Lake Road, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Anna was born on September 25, 1936 in...

Aug 14, 2022

Jerry Don Riggs, 80, of Abilene, formerly of Sweetwater, earned his crown of righteousness on Sunday, August 14, 2022, surrounded by his family.  A celebration of his life will be on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane.  The service will be streamed live at www.olcoc.com/funeral or on YouTube,...

Aug 13, 2022

Orlando Herrera Montez, 61 of Abilene, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord before sunrise on Saturday, August 13, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Orlando was born on August 19, 1960, in Abilene to...

Aug 10, 2022

Janette Amarine Bradshaw, 83 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2022.  A celebration of life will be on Friday, August 19, 2022, from 11:30 – 3:30 at Rose Park Senior Activity Center, 2625 S. 7 th Street, Room B.  Graveside service will be on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeview Cemetery in Winters,...