Obituaries

May 4, 2021

On the afternoon of May 4, 2021, joy and sorrow met when Judy Ann Brandon Thomas turned the final page to her earthly story and began living her divinely eternal one.

Judy was born a Tuesday child, filled with grace, on February 22, 1938. The precocious only daughter of Hazel Pauline Tucker Brandon and Ollis Elton Brandon,...

May 1, 2021

Benny Paul Gallaway, 92, of Abilene, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 in his home. Visitation with family will be held Friday, May 7, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Home located at 733 Butternut Street in Abilene. A family graveside service will be held in Dublin, TX on Saturday May 8, at 10:30 a.m.

Apr 25, 2021

Wanda Elizabeth Dalmeida, 47 of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at the Potosi Cemetery on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.  A visitation with the family will be on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Wanda was...

Apr 23, 2021

Thomas Leon NeSmith, 87 of Abilene, passed away on Friday, April 23rd, 2021 at the Hendrick Hospice Care Center.  A service honoring his life will be held Tuesday, April 27th at 10:00 am in the Chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. with a graveside to follow in Zephyr.  A visitation will be held Monday evening from 5-7...

Apr 21, 2021

Karen Guinn Blevins, 66 of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Medical Center - South on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  Local arrangements are being handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Apr 21, 2021

Julia Ann McPherson, 72 of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at the Baker Heights Church of Christ on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m..  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Apr 20, 2021

Mark Oliver Hall, 62 of Tuscola, formerly of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Potosi Cemetery, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Mark was born in Abilene on September 12, 1958 to David and...

Apr 14, 2021

Loveta Carr Sartain, 84, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend was called to her eternal resting place on April 14, 2021. She entered this world on December 10, 1936 in Dublin, Texas , born to Cecil and Carrie Carr.

She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Royce D....

Apr 14, 2021

In times of sorrow, listen closely and you’ll hear her voice- resounding a unique message of comfort “Have a Coke and a smile”. That was our Debbie, Coca-Cola and Happiness.

Deborah Ann Gonzales was fifty-five years old when God called her home on April 14, 2021. That day, she was reunited with her mother, Irma P....

Apr 7, 2021

Brett Ryan Davidson, 33 of Tye, passed away from natural causes at his home on April 7, 2021.   There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 6pm in the Piersall Funeral Directors chapel at 733 Butternut Street.

Brett was born to Jerry Davidson and Linda Turner Davidson on June 14, 1987, and he...

Apr 6, 2021

On April 6, 2021, Joyce La Rue Mullinax of 93 years departed this world to enter the arms of Jesus. She described this anticipated event to be “A glorious day” as she talked about her faith during her last days.

Joyce was born on August 5, 1927 in Bayside, Texas to Silas and Lottie Evans. She lived...

Apr 5, 2021

Mary Nell Johnson's 90-year journey on Earth ended on April 5, 2021, when she passed peacefully in her sleep.

She was born fifth of 10 children to Fritz and Mary Hopper in Priddy, Texas, during the Great Depression. Growing up on a farm, she learned hard work and survival skills at a young age.

Her...

Apr 5, 2021

Betty Jo Houtchens Ivey, of Abilene, Texas, formally from Burkburnett, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 91 years young. Graveside services will be at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery on Thursday April 8, 2021 at 2 pm, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street in Abilene.

Betty was born February 10, 1930 in...

Apr 1, 2021

Michael Andrew Sharp was born August 22, 1948 in Houston, Texas, the son of Joseph E. Sharp, M.D. and Clara Marie Sharp.  He passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 72.

His youth was spent in Hearne, Texas and then Denver City, Texas, where he graduated from high school.  Mike attended Abilene Christian College...

Mar 31, 2021

Eddie Cortez Martinez, 73 of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 7 th , 2021 at 12:30 pm in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.  A graveside service with military honors will follow at 2:00 pm in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.  Viewing...

Mar 27, 2021

Helen Lou Fowler, 82 of Abilene, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Mar 23, 2021

Julian Comer “Jay” Derrick, of Abilene, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 after reaching the age of 88 years old.  He died peacefully at his home with family members by his side.

Jay was born on January 22, 1933 In Colorado City, Texas to Alma Leona Comer Derrick and Ralph Luker Derrick. Ralph was a...

Mar 17, 2021

Dr. Larry Bradshaw, longtime Abilene Christian University professor and founding general manager of National Public Radio affiliate KACU-FM, died March 17, 2021, in Abilene, after an extended illness. He was 77.

A visitation with family will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, (733 Butternut, Abilene, Texas 79602). The family requests that guests wear face...

Mar 13, 2021

Our family, friends, and community lost a pillar of strength, a servant leader, and a ray of sunshine upon the passing of Mark Hunter Rogers. Mark died on March 13 th , 2021 at 39 years of age in a motor vehicle accident.

A memorial service will be held in the auditorium at Southern Hills Church of...

Mar 13, 2021

Von Dean Carey Muncrief of Abilene, formerly of Colorado City, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021.  Funeral service will be Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 12:30pm in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. with interment to follow at Texas Veterans’ Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to Bill, her loving husband for 63...