Obituaries

Feb 22, 2018

Wanda Gail Neff, 57, of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018.  A memorial service with the family is planned for a later date.

Wanda was born on July 18, 1960 in Modesto, California to Jack and Pat Birdwell.  She was a loving wife and mother and left her mark on everyone she knew.  Wanda was...

Feb 16, 2018

Terry C. Victorino, 67, of Abilene, died Friday, February 16, 2018 . A private family memorial service is planned for a later date. Local arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors. 733 Butternut Street.

Feb 5, 2018

Thomas Connel Goble of Abilene, Texas died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 5, 2018 after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.

He was born at home in Clyde, Texas on December 6, 1939 to Herman and Thelma (Connel) Goble.  The second of five children, raised mostly in Baird and Clyde and attending...

Feb 1, 2018

Gary Ted Jay, 71, of Abilene, passed away on February 1, 2018.  Funeral service will be on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A time of visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Jan 31, 2018

Ruby Beatrice Whiteside, 89, of Abilene, passed away at a local rehabilitation center on January 31, 2018. All her friends and family knew Mrs. Whiteside as “Betty”. Funeral services honoring her memory are planned for Saturday February 10, 2018 at noon in the chapel at University Church of Christ with Dr. Royce Money officiating. The family will welcome guests...

Jan 29, 2018

Throughout the ages, God has created special individuals whom He has gifted to impact His work here on earth.

Glenda Nell Satterwhite was such a person.  She passed away peacefully at home early January 29, 2018 at the age of 77.  She was born on February 9, 1940 in McKinney, Texas to the late Alton and Mary...

Jan 23, 2018

Doris Ann Taylor Harrell, 88 of Abilene, went to be with her Lord and Savior at Hendrick Medical Center on Tuesday January 23, 2018.  A service will be held at 10:00 am in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors with a burial to follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Haskell County.  A visitation will be held Friday evening...

Jan 23, 2018

Eddy Jo Akens, aka Honey Jo of Abilene, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2018, surrounded by family.

Eddy Jo was born in Abilene on January 9, 1930 to Samuel Evans and Grace Luman Evans. She lived in Rising Star, Houston/Humble and Abilene. Jo attended Draughn’s Business College in Abilene then worked and retired from Celanese Chemical....

Jan 22, 2018

Jerry Dewayne Owen, 69 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018.  Funeral service will be on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street .  Visitation will be Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Jerry was born in Littlefield, Texas on...

Jan 19, 2018

Wilma “Diane” Darby, 55 of Hutchins, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 in a Dallas hospital.  Funeral service will be on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the...

Jan 18, 2018

Donald Clinton Garrett (Don C. Garrett), MD, 89, of Abilene passed away January 18, 2018. Don and his twin, Dick, were born in Abilene on November 3, 1928, to Rich and Doris Garrett. Don and Dick started Abilene Christian Schools, then known as the Demonstration School, as first graders and stayed on “the Hill” for the next 15 years,...

Jan 11, 2018

Benton Thomas (Tommy) Walden, Jr. was called home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 11 th at his home in the presence of his loving family.

Tommy was born in Ft. Worth, TX on January 24, 1940, to Benton and Dorothy Mae Walden. Later, as a teenager he experienced a spiritual birth when he placed...

Jan 9, 2018

Dixie Gay Parker Coleman, 93 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.  A time of visitation with the family will be on Friday, January 12, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street in Abilene.  A graveside service will be on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the North View...

Jan 6, 2018

Marylyn Swaim, 81, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2018.  A memorial service will be held at the Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Ave., on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.  Under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Jan 1, 2018

Charles Carroll Smith, 55 of Abilene, passed away on January 1, 2018.  We trust that he is resting peacefully and without pain in God’s care.  A visitation will be at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, in Abilene, Texas on Thursday, January 4, 2018, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 5, at...

Dec 23, 2017

Ernest "Skip" Fowler, 73 of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Dec 21, 2017

Martha Lucille Byars, 94, of Abilene, passed away on December 21, 2017 at Hendrick Hospice Center. A service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Baker Heights Church of Christ with a graveside service following at 2:00 pm at the Texas State Veteran Cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-6 pm at Piersall...

Dec 15, 2017

TSgt. Ronald George Houlihan, USAF Ret., 88, of Abilene passed away Friday, December 15 following a struggle with heart disease and kidney failure. Ron was born in Los Angeles, CA on October 6, 1929. His parents were Irene and Ronald Joseph Houlihan of Astoria, OR. While stationed at Dyess, Ron married Joyce Kelsey in 1958. Together with their four...

Nov 29, 2017

Robert Harvey Martin, 71, of Amarillo, Texas passed away November 29, 2017 after a brief illness.

Bobby was born on April 22, 1946 in Abilene, Texas.  He graduated from Abilene High School and attended Hardin-Simmons University.  He worked for the Abilene Public Library and Hendrick Hospital.  Bobby lived the last thirty years of his life in Amarillo,...

Nov 24, 2017

Calvin Raymon Osborn passed away November 24, 2017, three months shy of his 93 rd birthday. He was born in Augusta, Missouri on March 1, 1925 to Dr. John and Sylvia Osborn.

Calvin enlisted in the U.S. Marines at age 17, and later served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. His total military service...