Obituaries

Jul 9, 2018

Gerald Gene “Jerry” Elmore was born in Dallas, Texas, on January 20, 1927, to Elba Winfield Elmore and Mary Serena Blackstone Elmore. He passed peacefully from this earthly life to his heavenly reward at 91 years of age on July 9, 2018, with his loving wife of more than 70 years, his two daughters, and other beloved family members...

Jul 6, 2018

Loretta May McReynolds, 83, of Abilene, passed from this life on July 6, 2018.  A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1202 S. Pioneer Drive at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, near Lake Brownwood.

Born Loretta May Bagshaw to Everett and Leona...

Jun 29, 2018

Susie Olivia Wood, 86, of Lawn, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2018. Olivia was born on the Cox Farm in Hamby, Texas on July 9, 1931, as the third of nine children to Jewel and H. P. Lilly. She attended school at Willowcreek, Clyde, Eula, and Abilene. Her sophomore year, Olivia was voted...

Jun 28, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Frederick Weeth, 88, of Abilene, died on Thursday, June 28, 2018.

Chuck was born to Dorothy and Harold Weeth on January 27, 1930 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1948. He attended University of Nebraska and the University of Houston but did not graduate. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty...

Jun 24, 2018

JT Dixon, 88, passed away on June 24 in Abilene. There will be a service for JT on Monday, July 2, at 10:00 am in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St with a private family graveside to follow. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm.

JT...

Jun 10, 2018

Joseph Elrod, 96, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018.  Funeral service will be on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial will follow in the Sweetwater City Cemetery in Sweetwater.  Under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors.

Joseph was born on December 22,...

Jun 1, 2018

Charles Wade Nelson, 92, beloved father and grandfather, outstanding educator, honored mentor, respected singer, and extraordinary story-teller, passed away peacefully in his son’s home, Denton, TX on June 1, 2018.

His life will be celebrated by a private family memorial service and in the continued stories of all who loved and admired him.

Charles was...

May 30, 2018

Rory Riojas, 54, of Abilene, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.  A private family memorial will be held at a later date.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

May 7, 2018

Ellen Fay “meme” Cargill, 68, passed away at a local medical center on May 7, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday May 11, 2018 in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, Abilene, Texas.

Ellen Fay was born in Roscoe, Texas to Edwin Green and Velma Doggett Green. She was...

May 4, 2018

Jimmy Clements, 80 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on Friday May 4, 2018.  A graveside service with military honors will be held Tuesday May 8, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Texas State Veteran Cemetery under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Jimmy was born in Wichita Falls on June...

May 2, 2018

Michelle Josselet Torres, 44 of Abilene passed away at her home on May 2, 2018.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Apr 27, 2018

Mr. Frankie Lee Lowry, Sr. “FRANK” died peacefully in Bright Pointe at Lytle Lake Assisted Living Facility on April 27, 2018 in Abilene, Texas at the age of 79.  Funeral service will be Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, with burial to follow at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery....

Apr 26, 2018

Almost 28 years ago, your father and I stood in the NICU holding your tiny hand and praying to get to watch you grow up. You survived several heart surgeries and were given a new lease on life with the gift of a heart when you were 9 years old. We are so proud of the caring and loving...

Apr 18, 2018

Weldon Morris Thomas, Sr., 72, of Abilene, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with heart disease, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.  A memorial service will be on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street in Abilene.

Weldon was born on November 19, 1945...

Apr 10, 2018

Aubrey Dale Dennis, 63, of Abilene, went to be with our Lord and Savior after a long and tiring battle on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 .  A memorial service will be held at the Brazos Bend Cowboy Church, east of Anson, at the intersection of Hwy 180 and FM 1226 on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 11:00 am.  Arrangements...

Mar 29, 2018

Antonia Bueno Jimenez passed away on March 29, 2018 at the age of 89 with her granddaughter, MaryAnn, by her side.

Antonia was born on March 6, 1929 in Round Rock, Texas to Marcelino Bueno and Socorro Marquez Bueno.  She was raised in Round Rock, Texas and was homeschooled by her mother who taught her how to...

Mar 15, 2018

WILLIAM ULMER passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the age of 63. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed. He was a longtime Pharmacist. He is survived by his parents Yuel and Doris Ulmer, his wife Kimberli Suzanne Ulmer, his children: Staslie Galesburg (Will), Kim Ulmer...

Mar 14, 2018

Donald Cecil Jackson, 86, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St, with a time of visitation to start at 1:00 p.m.

Don Jackson was born on...

Mar 10, 2018

Robert Bryant Lilly, 82, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018.  A graveside service to honor his life will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Clyde Cemetery.  Services under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Bryant was born on July 19, 1935 in Clyde, Texas to...

Mar 3, 2018

James Douglas Howell 80 of Dallas, passed away at a nursing center on March 3, 2018.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday March 7th, 2018 at the Texas State Veteran Cemetery.