Obituaries

Aug 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Marylin Lee Angell. Marylin was welcomed into heaven at the young age of 43 on August 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on December 15, 1980, in Fort Worth, Texas to Jim Angell and Marianne Angell. After a...

Aug 8, 2024

Helen Francine (Terry) Nicholson passed away on August 8, 2024 to be with her Heavenly Father.  Helen was born January 19, 1929, in Floyd, Texas, to Frank and Valera Terry.  She graduated from Floyd High School in 1946 as the valedictorian of her class.  She then attended East Texas State University.

Helen worked in Greenville, Texas, as...

Aug 3, 2024

James Walter Stabler 79 of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully at Windcrest Nursing Home under the care of Hendrick Hospice on Saturday August 3rd, 2024.

James was born to James Alvin and Clara Louise Stabler on May 30th, 1945 in Bryan, Texas. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1963 and joined the United States...

Aug 1, 2024

Albert Leon Denard Jr., also known as Al and fondly known by his family and close friends as "Big Al", of Abilene, Texas left our world to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 1, 2024, with his wife and children by his side.

Al was born on January 17, 1939, in Wilkes County,...

Jul 19, 2024

Larry Carter, age 77, passed away on July 19, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, July 29th at 11:00 am at Logsdon Chapel on the Hardin-Simmons University campus.

Larry was born in Greeneville, TN to Lawrence and Eva Carter on June 1, 1947. He moved to Vandalia, OH as a child and...

Jul 17, 2024

Darwin Eugene Sharp, a beloved member of the Abilene community, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, at Hendrick Hospice Care Center; he was 91 years old.  He was born on December 14, 1932, in Ottawa, KS, and after serving his country in the Navy, and then earning a Master of Arts degree in History from Kansas University, he...

Jul 13, 2024

Shirley Jane Neal, was born on January 15, 1944, in Dallas, TX. She passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, in Abilene, TX, at the age of 80, after a 10 year journey with Alzheimer’s.

Shirley was the cherished second daughter of Margaret Aleen Wells Neal and Nevil Haywood Neal. She grew up in a loving family...

Jul 10, 2024

Cynthia Jeanne (Cyndi) Smith, a beloved wife, mom, Apple, and teacher, will be celebrated and honored in a series of ceremonies as her family and community come together to commemorate her life's journey.

Born on November 8, 1959, in Dallas, TX, Cyndi passed away on July 10, 2024, at her home in Abilene, TX. She leaves behind...

Jul 6, 2024

Danny C. Myrick, 88 of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.  A visitation for the public will be on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A family only graveside service will be on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cross Plains Memorial Park Cemetery...

Jun 22, 2024

John Waite, 90, of Abilene, TX passed away peacefully Saturday June 22, 2024.

John was born May 25,1934 in Reading, Berkshire England. He grew up in a loving family with his mum, dad and four sisters. Some of his favorite childhood memories include times of playing the accordion for American soldiers during WWII. They filled his case...

Jun 20, 2024

Margaret A. Blair, 78 of Abilene passed away at a local care center on Thursday June 20th, 2024.   A service celebrating her life will be held on July 5th at 10:00. am at Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Jun 20, 2024

Mukamusana Umutoni, 27 of Abilene formerly of Rwanda, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care Center on Thursday June 20th, 2024.  A service will be held in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors on Wednesday July 3rd beginning at 11:00 am.  A graveside service will follow at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery.

Jun 15, 2024

Alvin Alton (Big Al) Keesee, 78, of Abilene passed away at Hendrick Medical Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024 following a brief struggle with cancer. Al was born in Brownfield, TX on August 13, 1945. His parents were Alvin Keesee and Virginia Dair Gilbreath. Al met Nita Houlihan, his wife of 51 years, in the spring of 1972 and together...

Jun 14, 2024

Rogelio Ortiz Cortinaz, 43 of Abilene, Texas, passed away Friday June 14th, 2024 in an automobile accident. Rogelio was born in Abilene, May 4th 1981 to Mr. & Mrs. Juan and Elida Cortinez and was the youngest of their 10 children.  Roger, as we all called him, was a self-proclaimed comedian, all you had to do was ask him.  ...

Jun 11, 2024

Betty Jean Colburn, 88, of Clyde, Texas, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at the home of her daughter on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Funeral services will be on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, Arizona.  Family viewing will be from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., celebration...

Jun 10, 2024

Col. Roy Lynn Dixon, US Army, (Ret.) passed away on June 10, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father and friend. Roy was born in Abilene, Texas on June 30, 1945, to Ernest Dixon and Leta Tarpley Dixon. He grew up in Noodle and Abilene before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Tarleton State College onan ROTC...

May 21, 2024

Evelyn Mae Hedges Gundlach, 89 of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 21, 2024.  A graveside service will be held May 28th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.  Evelyn Mae was born June 30, 1935 to Joseph Thomas and Evelyn Adelaide Aitchison Hedges in Brooklyn, New York.   She had...

May 20, 2024

Paul C. Melton passed away from this life May 20, 2024 at the age of 56.

Paul began his earthly journey July 31, 1967, in Clovis, New Mexico.  His dad and mom, Richard and Jane Melton considered Paul a great gift from God as he brought such joy and happiness to their lives and completed their family....

May 17, 2024

CW4 Thomas Alan Frederick, 81, of Abilene, Texas passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of the funeral home. Tom’s grandsons will be pallbearers for...

May 14, 2024

Barry Raymond Stephens, born on July 13, 1951, in Nashville, TN, will be warmly remembered by family and friends as a dedicated Director of Air Pollution Control for the State of Tennessee. With a Master's Degree in hand from his beloved Vanderbilt University, Barry devoted his career to ensuring a cleaner environment for future generations.

Barry peacefully...