Obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

Following a brief illness, William Carroll Meads, 88, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Scott and White Medical Center in Dallas. Bill leaves his wife of 65 years, Nita Belle (Watson) Meads, daughters Beverly Carole Day (John) of Abilene and Brenda Kathryn Connell (Mark) of Chicago, his son David Howard Meads and wife Ashley of San Antonio, his sister...

Oct 28, 2019

Helen Virginia Roberts Cunningham passed away into the arms of her Lord October 28, 2019 in Abilene, Texas. Helen was born February 8, 1927 to Silas Bradford Roberts and Eunice O'Lee Burleson in Rush Springs, Oklahoma.

Helen was a life-long member of the Methodist church and spent decades faithfully serving in multiple capacities at St. Luke UMC...

Oct 21, 2019

Celia “Sally” Guajardo, 71 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Silver Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Sally was born in Los Angeles, California on November 27, 1947 to Gavino...

Oct 20, 2019

Mary Grace Fore Middleton, 89, passed from this life to her eternal home on Sunday morning, October 20, 2019. Graveside Services are planned for Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 10 a.m., in the Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery. A Memorial Service will follow at Piersall Funeral Home, 733 Butternut, Abilene, Texas, at 11 a.m. There will also be a...

Oct 17, 2019

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, the Lord decided it was time for Tre’Von M. Johnson to rest.  He was 24.  Funeral service will be on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A visitation with the family will be on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m....

Oct 16, 2019

Marie Ree Coker, 104 of Abilene, Texas, passed away Wednesday October 16, 2019 at Wisteria Place in Abilene, Texas.  Graveside service will be on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery.  Services under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Marie was born October 28, 1914, in the community...

Oct 13, 2019

Evie Mae Roberts Clovis, 89, of St. Marys, WV, passed away peacefully from this life on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Abilene, TX.  She was born on May 4, 1930 in Clarksburg, Tennessee to Robert Lee Roberts and Stella Muse Wilson Roberts. As the daughter of a minister, her family moved often, living in Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and then...

Oct 13, 2019

Joy Scarbrough, 83 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on Sunday October 13th, 2019.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Oct 13, 2019

Jon Ellis Jones was born in Amarillo, TX, to Robert C. and Lois Jones on February 16, 1932 and had an older sister, Bobbie McMurtry. He graduated from Paschal High School in Fort Worth and received a degree in Bible at Abilene Christian College. While at ACC he met the love of his life, Joan (Brooks) Jones, and they...

Oct 11, 2019

Raymond Earl Miller, 96 of Hawley, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019.  A graveside service will be held at the Hawley Cemetery on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Raymond was born on May 29, 1923.  He is survived by his sons, Kem Miller of Abilene...

Oct 8, 2019

Barbara Sunderland Rives – wife, mother, and grandmother – took her first breath in Heaven on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, after a lengthy battle with cardiac and pulmonary disease.  She was 78.  Visitation will be on Monday, October 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.  Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 15, at 2...

Oct 5, 2019

Derrel Wayne Chase, 76, of Amarillo and Abilene, Texas, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Following a lengthy battle of heart and health issues, his body was finally made perfect, and he is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Derrel was born December 15, 1942 to William Byrle & Grace Chase in...

Oct 2, 2019

Frances Geraldine “Jerri” Cole, 82, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Silver Springs Nursing Home.  A visitation and funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Wylie Christian Church, 6250 Buffalo Gap Road.  The visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the church, with the funeral service to...

Sep 25, 2019

Gary Gilbreath left this earth on his final mission at 10:44 am September 25, 2019.

Gary was born July 31, 1947 in Bates, AR and attended school in Arkansas and Texas. After high school Gary enlisted in the United States Army and served bravely in the Vietnam War from 1967-1968 in the 299th Combat Engineer Division. After...

Sep 10, 2019

Dr. Robin Dale Tacker, 80, of Abilene, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2019.  A visitation will be on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Funeral services will be on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hamby Church of Christ, with burial to follow...

Sep 9, 2019

Lloyd A. Boyll, of Abilene, 102 years of age, died Monday in Abilene. Born on June 6, 1917, Lloyd spent a lifetime preaching, teaching counseling, mentoring and writing. He was born in Sullivan, Indiana and educated at Indiana State Teachers College. He lived and preached for the Church of Christ in Sullivan, Indiana; Mentone, Indiana; Evanston, Illinois; and Lafayette,...

Aug 24, 2019

Virginia Ruth Holt Vinson, died on August 24, 2019, in Abilene, Texas. Descendant of two pioneer families of Abilene and the surrounding area, Virginia was born to Gladys Waggoner Holt and Clarence T. Holt at the home of her grandparents, Holland and Cleora Morriset Holt, on February 14, 1931. A private graveside ceremony will be held on Sunday, August...

Aug 20, 2019

Philip David Wyler, 86, of Abilene passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, having suffered multiple health issues. Phil was a native Californian, born May 20, 1933 in San Bernardino, California, the son of Walter M. Wyler and Mildred I. (Propst) Wyler.

Phil was a quiet and caring man. He loved his country...

Aug 20, 2019

Robert Toler Brannon, 85, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  A memorial service will be held in the chapel at the Hillcrest Church of Christ on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. for family and close friend.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Toler was born on April...

Aug 15, 2019

Sherlene Joyce Curtis passed away on August 15th at the age of 82. A visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street in Abilene, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland Church of Christ, with a graveside...