Obituaries

Feb 26, 2021

Julia Guajardo, age 87, gained her wings on Friday, February 26th, 2021 at Hendrick Hospice Center in Abilene surrounded by her family. She was born November 27, 1933 in Sweetwater, Texas to Jose and Maria (Quirino) Guajardo. Julia was a cake decorator for Abilene Bakery for many years before working as a housekeeper for H.W. Lemens and Lawler families...

Feb 24, 2021

J Alvin Dougherty peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the age of 86. A graveside service with military honors will be at the Texas State Cemetery at Abilene, Texas on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

J Alvin...

Feb 24, 2021

After nearly 91 years of an eventful and fruitful life, Betty Frances Tice Specht has moved on to her eternal home in heaven. There she joins her parents, Neil Clinton and Lodema F. Bennett, her brothers Robert Neil and William Clinton Bennett, many dear cousins, extended family and friends. As in her earthly life, we expect Betty’s Uncle John...

Feb 22, 2021

Christopher Brody Essary, 34 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021.  A visitation will be held Friday, February 26, 2021, from 12:00-5:00 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Brody was born January 19, 1987 to Christopher Essary and Sharon Mitchell in Abilene.  He attended school in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School.   ...

Feb 19, 2021

James Louis Cole, 78, died peacefully in his home on February 19. A service celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in the auditorium of University Church of Christ under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Jim was born on February 7, 1943, in Beggs, Oklahoma, to Samuel...

Feb 10, 2021

Emmitt Wade Bruton, 82, passed peacefully at home with his loving family on February 10, 2021, in Abilene, Texas.

Wade was born to Nettie Francis Hopkins and Emmett Hiram Bruton on September 30, 1938, in Hodges, Texas.

Wade grew up in Abilene and attended Wylie schools and Abilene High. He treasured fond memories of his...

Feb 9, 2021

William Steven West, 70 of Tuscola, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Feb 9, 2021

Billie Marion Glass Heckford, 82 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  A memorial service is scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Westgate Church of Christ.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Billie was born on March 19, 1938 in Dalhart, Texas...

Feb 3, 2021

Don Drennan, longtime Abilene Christian University administrator, Abilene City Council member and community servant, died Feb. 3, in Abilene, after an extended illness.  He was 85.

Services honoring his life are planned Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Beauchamp Amphitheatre on the Abilene Christian University campus.  A visitation with family will be Saturday from 5-7 p.m. at...

Feb 3, 2021

Bobby Whitt, 67 of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Feb 3, 2021

Brenda Lou (Aberegg) Amonett, passed peacefully to her long-awaited heavenly home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  A celebration of Life will be held at the Baker Height Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with a visitation starting at 9:30 a.m.   Interment will now be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23,...

Feb 3, 2021

LeRoy Thompson, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and friend went home with our Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Abilene, Texas. LeRoy was born in Yoakum, Texas on June 9, 1930 to Henry Royal and Bessie Irene Thompson. He was the fifth of eight children.

LeRoy met the love of his life, Ruri Nakazawa, while...

Jan 31, 2021

Sammie Lynn Hansen, 71 of Tye, passed away in Merkel on Sunday, January 31, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at the Merkel Church of Christ on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with an inurnment at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

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Jan 29, 2021

Roy Brown, 52 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on January 29, 2021.  Arrangements were made through Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.  A memorial service will be held by the family in the coming weeks.

Jan 25, 2021

Larry Joe Roberson, 63 of Abilene, passed away peacefully at Hendrick Medical Center on Monday, January 25, 2021 surrounded by his children, after a courageous battle with cancer.  A visitation will be held at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm.  A service will be held Friday the 29th at 10:00 am in the...

Jan 25, 2021

Rebecca Ann Harrison passed away quietly, January 25 th , surrounded by her adoring daughters and family both near and far.  Her many years of physical pain are over after complications related to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Our prayer warrior mom spent her life praying for the release of generational healing and restoration not just for her family but everyone she...

Jan 24, 2021

Tommy Gene Hollowell passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 24th, 2021 in Abilene, Texas at the age of 77.

Services will be held Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 1:00pm at Broadview Baptist Church, 2500 South 27th Street and Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Officiated by Rev. Wes Terry and Rev. David Cason.

Tommy...

Jan 23, 2021

Keith Anthony de la Vega, 31, of Abilene, Texas, passed away suddenly on January 23, 2020.

Keith was born on January 1, 1990 to Andrea Virgen in Abilene, Texas. Timothy de la Vega married Andrea Virgen a few years later and adopted Keith. Keith completed his GED at age 17. The day after his 18 th birthday,...

Jan 21, 2021

Richard “Dick” Patterson passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 76, at Lyndale Memory Care in Abilene, TX. Although Dick suffered from dementia for several years, he succumbed to complications from Covid-19.

Richard was born on November 24 1944 in Abilene, TX to Lester and Floye (Darnell) Patterson. He graduated from Cooper High School...

Jan 20, 2021

Franklin “Dwaine” Johnson, age 80, of Abilene, TX lost his battle with Covid on January 20th, 2021. Dwaine was born in Tennyson, Texas on November 2nd, 1940, to Letha Mae Gill Johnson and L.B. “Ted”. He was raised by his mother in Anson, Texas. He met the love of his life Margaret Elaine Hunter Johnson in high school and...