Obituaries

Jul 16, 2022

Paul Joseph Wilson was born in Abilene, Texas, on August 19, 1947. He passed from this life on July 16, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Abilene and was a lifelong member of the Abilene Christian University family. Paul's parents were Woodrow Wilson, who was a Bible professor at ACU, and Ruth Wall Wilson, who was an administrative...

Jul 15, 2022

Jacob Lewis Isaac was born in Coleman Texas on January 19, 1935, to William Tell and Zula Lewis Isaac and grew up in Stamford, Texas. Times were hard for Jake’s parents and his two brothers Bill (William Tell Jr.) and David. Jake’s Dad tried farming and then went to other jobs including Fuller Brush sales before he died...

Jul 14, 2022

Oles V. Pinson, age 92, of Comanche, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 14, at his son’s home in Abilene. Oles was born on December 21, 1929 in Alba, Texas to Olen and Vera Pinson. He was the middle of three children. He married Bernice Pinson on November 21, 1951 in Dallas. They shared God’s word wherever they lived,...

Jul 13, 2022

Ernestine Pollard, 87 of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care Center on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.  Arrangements are under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Ernestine was born on November 17, 1934 in Carrizo Springs, Texas to John and Marjorie Harding.  She spent her early years around Carrizo Spring, Eagle Pass and Coleman,...

Jul 12, 2022

Robert Eugene Buchanan was born September 7, 1931, to Oliver and Hazel Buchanan. He passed from this life on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.  He was born in Friendly, West Virginia, but grew up in Lincoln Park, Michigan. He met the love of his life at age 13 at Wyandotte Church of Christ. He worked in a woodshop a year...

Jul 9, 2022

Shelby Borton AKA Fred, 27 of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, July 9th, 2022.

Shelby was a free spirit as well as a spirited lady. She loved and loved hard.

When it came to the debilitating illness that tried to take her life multiple times Shelby stood strong when most folks would have given up....

Jul 2, 2022

Kay Lynn Clowdus peacefully passed July 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Kay Lynn loved life, her greatest joy was being with family and friends. Please join us as we celebrate a life well lived. Visitation will be Wednesday July 6, 2022, 5:30-7:30pm. Funeral service will be Thursday July 7, 2022, at 10:00am.  Both will...

Jun 23, 2022

Wilma “Ruth” King, age 97, a resident of Abilene, passed away on June 23, 2022 in Anson, Texas. Ruth was born April 18, 1925 in Itasca, Texas to Smith and Zuda Hooten. After graduation from Itasca High School in 1942, she attended Abilene Christian College. While at ACC, Ruth married Dale King on July 10, 1944. Her education was...

Jun 19, 2022

Bill M. Roberts, loving and caring husband, revered father, lifelong teacher, beloved family member and dedicated friend, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, June 19 in Abilene, Texas, following a battle with bone marrow cancer. He was 79.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors (733 Butternut Street, Abilene). A...

Jun 13, 2022

Margaret Cathryn (Grogan) Chancey, 81 of Abilene, passed away at her home on Monday, June 13, 2022.  There will be a visitation with the family on Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Baker Height Church of Christ, 5382 Texas Avenue.  A private family burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Anson.  Arrangements under the...

Jun 11, 2022

Athlene Lanelle Weatherford Morris Mullins was born to Claude and Exie Wright Weatherford in Guymon, OK, on December 27, 1930. She passed away while visiting family in Lubbock, TX on Saturday, June 11, 2022. She was 91 years of age.

She was predeceased by her...

Jun 9, 2022

Victor Kim Cotner, 67 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 9th, 2022.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 14th at 10:00 am at Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Jun 8, 2022

Chad Marshall Wright, 50, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.  Funeral service will be on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Ave.  A visitation with the family will be on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street....

Jun 5, 2022

Kent Leon Rideout, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Kent died in a single-rider motorcycle accident while vacationing in the beautiful hills of Arkansas. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Kent was born on February 19, 1957, to Holbert and Stella (Haun) Rideout in...

May 30, 2022

Esther Marian Redman, 89 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022, at Hendrick Hospice Care Center.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 10th at 10:00 am at Elmwood West United Methodist Church, 1302 S. Pioneer Dr. with Ryan Strebeck officiating.  Inurnment with military honors will be held at Elmwood Cemetery following the memorial service. ...

May 27, 2022

Dr. Charles H. “Charlie” Marler, revered professor emeritus of journalism and mass communication, and influential historian who taught and mentored Abilene Christian University students for 58 years, died May 27, 2022, in Abilene, Texas, following a short illness. He was 89.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, from 5-7 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors (733 Butternut St.,...

May 9, 2022

Richard C. Garcia, 60 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022.  A visitation will be on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 1102 N. Willis and the funeral service will be at Noon on Friday, May 13 at the church with Pastor Henry Pequeno officiating, under the direction...

Apr 20, 2022

Marion “Steven” Black, 61 of Abilene, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022.  A memorial service to honor Steven’s life will be on Saturday, April 23 at 1:00PM at the Minter Lane Church of Christ.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Steven was born on November 14, 1960 in Abilene to...

Apr 15, 2022

Deborah Kay Neeb, 69 of Abilene, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.  Funeral service will be on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial at Elmwood Memorial Park will be on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

Apr 14, 2022

Evelyn Joyce (Forrest) Willis, beloved wife of ACU Professor Dr. John Willis, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Abilene.  She was 87.  Funeral services will be on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Highland Church of Christ, with burial to follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery.  A visitation will be on Monday, April...