Obituaries

Jan 13, 2019

Dr. James C. “Jim” Cooke, 69, longtime Abilene Christian University professor, outdoorsman and environmental educator, died January 13, 2019 in Abilene after a brief illness.

The visitation is planned for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 16 at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut. Services celebrating his life will be conducted Thursday, January 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Minter Lane...

Jan 11, 2019

George Garlan Green died on January, 11, 2019. He was born to Garlan and Margo Green on March 12, 1948. He was preceded in death by his Dad, Mother, and sister, Nan. He survived by his brother Bobby Carrol Green and a niece Christina, along with many cousins and friends who loved him deeply.

He graduated from...

Jan 7, 2019

Patrick Anthony Walsh was born on July 20, 1948 in Wilmington, Delaware to James and Astrid Walsh.

Patrick served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1973. The majority of his service was in Vietnam during the war. After leaving military service, he returned to his home of Santa Cruz, California where he obtained a position with...

Jan 3, 2019

Bobbye Jo Baillio Hardin, 85, of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  Funeral services will be on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Bobbye...

Jan 2, 2019

Betty Sue Fowlkes, 84 of Abilene, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 5, 2019, in the Chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 5:00-6:30 pm at the funeral home.

Betty was born August 17, 1934 in Abilene,...

Jan 1, 2019

Anne (Hufstedler) Woodman, born in El Paso, Texas on October 1, 1942, passed into glory January 1, 2019 in Abilene, Texas.  A visitation with the family will be on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:00...

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!...