Obituaries

Sep 4, 2021

Bennie Laverne Bilbrey was a child of The Great Depression born Friday September 13, 1928 in Cache, Oklahoma to Henry Lardy Bilbrey and (Willie) Pearl Moore Bilbrey.  The Bilbrey’s moved from Oklahoma to Cottonwood, Texas in 1937 when he was 9 years old.  He died 9 days short of his 93 rd birthday on September 4, 2021, in Abilene,...

Sep 3, 2021

Lee Roy Kitchell, 83 of Abilene, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors,733 Butternut Street.

Aug 30, 2021

Mike Tenbrink, 63 of Abilene, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2021. Born December 23,1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, raised by his loving parents John and Opal Tenbrink.

In his youth Mike was an altar boy at Our Lady of Annunciation and spent his time achieving merit as an Eagle Scout. His love...

Aug 25, 2021

Juan Lopez, Jr, 76 of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Juan was born on November 24, 1944 in Lorenzo, Texas to Juan...

Aug 21, 2021

(Joyce) Mozelle Heflin Wharton, 92 of Merkel, passed away at her home on August 21, 2021.  Funeral service will be on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Merkel, 301 Locust Street, with burial to follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery.  There will be a visitation with the family...

Aug 18, 2021

Philip Larry Oltmann, 77, passed away Wednesday, August 18th, in Abilene, Texas. He was born July 14th, 1944 in Pana, Illinois to Milton and Wilma (Redeker) Oltmann.

A “Son of the Prairie,” Phil was raised in Nokomis, Illinois, on a beautiful farm along with older brother Marvin and older sister Joyce (Grieves). He attended St....

Aug 14, 2021

Jaxon David Brigman passed from this life Saturday, August 14 th 2021. Jaxon was born May 8, 1971 in Abilene, TX to Jack and Marsha Brigman. He graduated from Wylie High School in 1989 winning 3 state golf championships. With a golf scholarship, he attended Oklahoma State University, graduating in 1993 earning All-American status during his college career. A...

Aug 8, 2021

Leticia Gonzales Cano, 51, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, August 8th, 2021.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Piersall Funeral Directors with Paster Ambrosio Montoya officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial...

Aug 6, 2021

Alpha Dwain Carlisle; beloved father, grandfather, and Korean War Veteran; entered the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ on August 6, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Dwain was the fourth child of O.N. and Gladys Cleo...

Aug 2, 2021

Eldon Forrest Herndon, Jr. 66, beloved Husband, Father and Pawpaw, went to be with his heavenly Father, on August 2, 2021. He was born on July 21, 1955, in Midland, TX, to Eldon and Mary Herndon.

Forrest attended Robert E. Lee High School and graduated in 1973. He went on to attend Abilene Christian University and graduated...

Jul 30, 2021

Kristie Elaine Nutt, 64 of Anson, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at an Abilene hospital.  Funeral service will be on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Clearfork Baptist Church, 14116 Hwy 277 in Hawley, Texas.  A time to visit with the family will start at 1:00 p.m. and the burial will follow the service...

Jul 29, 2021

Melvin Faircloth, 87 of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021.  Funeral service will be on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Potosi Baptist Church, with burial to follow at the Potosi Cemetery.  A visitation with the family will be on Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733...

Jul 25, 2021

Dicky Wayne Anderson, 66 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  A graveside service will be at the Eastland Cemetery on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation with the family on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Dicky...

Jul 18, 2021

Benjamin (Ben) Jaramillo was born October 27, 1937, in Abilene, Texas.  He passed away on July 18, 2021at age 83. Predeceasing Ben in death are his mother, Maria Maldonado; his brother, Hilario Jaramillo; and sister, Rachael Lay. Also one grandson,(Retired) SSGT USMC Mickey Jaramillo and one infant great-grandson, Braven Hendrix Ingram.

Ben married Lavonne Harrelson Jensen on...

Jul 13, 2021

Marcos Dehesa, 50 of Abilene, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Jul 9, 2021

Frank Luna, Jr., our Loving Husband and Father, left this world suddenly on Friday, July 9, 2021 at age 55.  Funeral service will be on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery.  A visitation with the family will be...

Jun 26, 2021

Roberto Acosta-Reyes, age 61, of Abilene passed away on June 26, 2021.

Roberto was born in cd. Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico on December 31, 1959, to Candelario Acosta Nava and Petra Reyes Ramos. Roberto married Mary Alice (Martinez) Acosta on January 25, 1978 in Abilene, Texas.

For over 34 years, Roberto worked in construction and was...

Jun 20, 2021

Jesse Charo Rodriguez passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2021. Viewing will be available on Friday, June 25 from 9am-5pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut. Visitation and gathering will begin on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 am, also at the funeral home. Visitation will end at noon and Jesse will be taken to the Elmwood Memorial...

Jun 18, 2021

James Eldon “Bucket” Bailey, 93 of Abilene, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, June 18, 2021.  Funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Church of Christ, with a time set aside to visit with the family starting at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will follow the service at Elmwood...

Jun 15, 2021

Thomas Frey Bergschicker, Sr., 79, of Abilene, TX, passed away June 15, 2021, at Hendrick Hospice Care Center. He was a resident of Northern Oaks rehabilitation center. Tom was born November 6, 1941, in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Memphis Central High School and attended Memphis State University/University of Memphis.

Tom worked for many years at Sears,...