Obituaries

Clodell Mallard Olsen

Clodell Mallard Olsen

May 23, 2016

Clodell Mallard Olsen, 90 of Abilene, passed away at a local nursing facility on Monday, May 23, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. "Dell" was born on April 11, 1926 in Eastland, Texas to Walter Mallard and Evie Mallard. She...

Phyllis Garrell Hadley

Phyllis Garrell Hadley

May 19, 2016

Phyllis Garrell Hadley born August 23, 1935 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Essel and Mary Hadley, passed away Thursday May 19th in Abilene, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Jean Gregg. Phyllis moved from Columbiana, Ohio to Abilene in 1995. She was a member of Southern Hills Church of Christ where she worked in...

Jack Wittie

Jack Wittie

May 10, 2016

Jack Wittie, 81 of Abilene, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Caps Cemetery. A visitation with the family will be on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733...

Mary Frances Nelson

Mary Frances Nelson

May 9, 2016

Mary Frances Nelson, 90 of Abilene, passed away at a local nursing center on Monday May the 9th, 2016. Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Jimmy Dean Denio

Jimmy Dean Denio

May 3, 2016

Jimmy Dean Denio, 77 of Abilene, passed away at a local nursing home on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Funeral services will be held at the Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road, on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. with burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. A visitation with the...

Antonio Jiminez Ramirez, Jr.

Antonio Jiminez Ramirez, Jr.

Apr 13, 2016

Antonio Ramirez, Jr., 47 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday April 19th at 10:00 am at the New Life Temple Church, 2465 Old Anson Rd. Local arrangements were handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Roger Dale Wright

Roger Dale Wright

Apr 12, 2016

Roger Dale Wright, 67 of Abilene, passed away at Coronado Nursing Center on April 12, 2016 with his loving wife by his side. A celebration of his life is scheduled for Friday, April 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St with Doug Smith and Kevin Peters officiating. There will be a...

Larry Reid Prentice

Larry Reid Prentice

Apr 9, 2016

Larry Reid Prentice, 65 of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, with burial to follow at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Abilene. Services under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors. Larry was born on...

Ronald Fred (Ron) Daniel

Ronald Fred (Ron) Daniel

Apr 6, 2016

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, 11 Timothy 4:7-8 An avid runner for over 30 years, Ronald Daniel finished his final race on April 6, 2016 in Abilene, Texas at home. There will be a celebration...

Dr. Kenan Kay Kennamer

Dr. Kenan Kay Kennamer

Apr 3, 2016

Dr. Kenan Kay Kennamer, 82 of Abilene, passed away at his home and into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Following the service, there will be a short time to visit with the family...

Royce N. Bonner

Royce N. Bonner

Mar 26, 2016

Royce Nunn Bonner, 76 of Abilene, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at his home after a long battle with cancer. A time of visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Baker Heights Church of Christ, 5382 Texas Ave.,...

Lisa Christine Duncan

Lisa Christine Duncan

Mar 26, 2016

Lisa Christine Duncan, 51 of Abilene, passed away at a local medical facility on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Burial services will be at 3:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Abilene. A time to visit...

Chester L. "Chet" Allen, Jr.

Chester L. "Chet" Allen, Jr.

Mar 25, 2016

Chester L. "Chet" Allen, Jr., 89 of Abilene, passed away at a local nursing center on March 25th, 2016. Services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday March 28, 2016 at Potosi Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Clifton and Bro. Donny Harbers officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm in the Nimrod Cemetery. Visitation will be...

(Billy) Jack Phipps

(Billy) Jack Phipps

Mar 19, 2016

(Billy) Jack Phipps, 83 of Abilene, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 19, 2016 after a brief illness of cancer. A celebration of his life is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in the University Church of Christ Auditorium. A visitation with the family will be held Monday evening from 5-7pm at Piersall Funeral Directors,...

William W. Grasham

William W. Grasham

Mar 19, 2016

William Wesley Grasham, 85, of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Medical Center on Saturday, March 19, 2016. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Minter Lane Church of Christ. A visitation with the family will be on Friday, March 25, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Piersall-Benton Funeral Directors,...

Helen Irene Quackenbush

Helen Irene Quackenbush

Mar 18, 2016

Helen Irene Laugherty Foster Quackenbush, 88 of Abilene, passed away at a local hospital on March 18, 2016. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, March 24th in the Chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A time of visitation with the family will be held prior to the service, from 10am-11am. Helen was born...

William Clinton Bennett

William Clinton Bennett

Mar 16, 2016

William Clinton "Bill" Bennett, 80, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories. A visitation with the family will be on Friday, March 18, 2016, from...

Judson Ralph Watson

Judson Ralph Watson

Mar 15, 2016

Judson Ralph Watson, 89, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane, on Monday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. with inurnment to follow at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Jud was born on February 12, 1927 to Ralph and Una (Seymour) Watson...

Thomas Wendell Whittenburg

Thomas Wendell Whittenburg

Mar 13, 2016

Thomas Wendell Whittenburg, 75 of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 after a long illness, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fourth & Elm Church of Christ in Sweetwater with Royce Sartain and Bill Johnston officiating. Burial will follow at...

Billie H. Fleming

Billie H. Fleming

Mar 6, 2016

Billie Fleming, 99 of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Elmwood Memorial Park. Arrangement are under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors. Billie was born on April 9, 1916 in Handley, Texas, which today is part of eastern Fort Worth, to William...