Obituaries

Dec 30, 2018

Wanda Whitaker, 73 of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Dec 21, 2018

James Almer Hale, 88, of Abilene, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 21, 2018.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Abilene, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

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Dec 15, 2018

L. M. (Mac) McWhorter passed into the loving arms of Jesus on December 15, 2018 at the age of 97. He was born in Madison County Texas on February 24, 1921 to Thomas Newton McWhorter and Lela Ellen Peters McWhorter. He served in the US Army as a Sergeant in the Medical Corp during World War II and was...

Dec 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Georgia Bowerman, announce her passing at the age of 75 years. Georgia was a long-time resident of Abilene, TX, and died Thursday, December 14 at 3:26 a.m. at The Oaks at Radford Hills Nursing Facility, where she had only lived since September.

Born on June 20, 1943 in...

Dec 13, 2018

Robert (Bob) Brand 82 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Thursday December 13, 2018 . A funeral service will be held Saturday December 15, 2018 at 11:30 am in the Chapel at Southern Hills Church of Christ with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday evening from 4:00-5:30 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors,...

Dec 12, 2018

Denny Edward “Ed” Hatfield, 70, of Merkel, passed away at Hendrick Hospice on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.  A graveside service will be held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Abilene on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.  Under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Ed Hatfield was born on October 28, 1948...

Dec 8, 2018

Evelyn Renfro, 91 of Abilene, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 8, 2018.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Earthman Resthaven Cemetery in Houston.  Under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Dec 7, 2018

Claudia Inman McNutt, 86, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 in Stephenville.  A service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in the Chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. with a burial at Elmwood Memorial Park to follow.  Visitation with the family will be held Monday evening from 5-7 pm at the funeral home....

Dec 4, 2018

Judy Reeves was born to Floyd M. Allen and Mary Sue Reeves Allen on June 6, 1943, in Altus, Oklahoma. In 1961, she graduated from Altus High School where she was the Drum Major for the band and Sweetheart of the Choir. She then enrolled at Abilene Christian University where she met her future husband, Perry, in the band....

Nov 28, 2018

Dr. William J. Teague, chancellor emeritus of Abilene Christian University, died in Abilene on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at age 91. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, December 6, at 11:57 a.m. in the ACU Teague Center. He was born Billy Teague in Olney, Texas, on July 12, 1927, the youngest of six sons. His father died when he...

Nov 25, 2018

Alejandro Garza Junior, “Alex” 60, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018. A family and friend visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Piersall Funeral Home, 733 Butternut in Abilene, Texas.

Alex was born on February 10, 1958 in Walla Walla, Washington to Alejandro Sr. and Wanda Garza. His...

Nov 20, 2018

Carlotta Ybarra Castillo, 64, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  Funeral services will be on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Carlotta was born on November 29, 1953 in Merkel, Texas to Librado (Lee) and Apolonia Ybarra.  Carlotta was a life long resident...

Nov 19, 2018

James Ford Harvey, 74, of Tuscola, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018.  A memorial service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elm Valley Community Church in Tuscola.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

James was born in Dallas, Texas...

Nov 16, 2018

Creed Ryan Parrish was welcomed into this world on September 11, 2003, by his proud and adoring parents, Kevin and Andrea. He was born and raised in Abilene, Texas, and often commented as to just how much he loved his hometown. This handsome, vivacious, red-headed young man had a zest for life, people, and he never met a stranger!...

Nov 13, 2018

Don Leon Hagar departed this earthly life on November 13, 2018, in Alvarado, Texas. A service will be held in the Chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St., Friday, November 16 at 2:00 pm. A graveside service with military honors with follow at the Ft. Phantom Hill cemetery. A visitation with the family will be Thursday evening at...

Nov 9, 2018

Loy (Jimo) Garner, a longtime resident of Abilene, Tx, passed away November 9, 2018 following a short but very courageous battle with cancer.  A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Hillcrest Church Of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Avenue, with a visitation being held on Monday...

Nov 2, 2018

Joyce Kelsey Houlihan, 82, of Abilene passed away Friday, November 2. Joyce was born in Comanche, TX on May 24, 1936. She worked long hours on the farm with her parents, Linner Day and James Dillard Kelsey, along with her siblings. She excelled at basketball and was an avid fan until her death. Joyce was working at Abilene Drug...

Oct 30, 2018

Gary James Carpenter, 73, passed into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on October 30, 2018. A memorial service to celebrate his wonderful gift of life will be held on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 2801 Antilley Road with pastor Clyde Kieschnick officiating. Gary was born on August 31, 1945 in Abilene,...

Oct 27, 2018

James Wayne Faubus, 71, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Funeral service will be on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. A visitation will be Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. James was born on June 26, 1947...

Oct 24, 2018

Cleve Allen Cullers passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.  He was 95 years of age.  A memorial service will be on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Cleve was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma and spent most of his life in Abilene, Texas but Bryson, Texas...