Obituaries

Nov 3, 2024

Neita Jones, 83 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.  Arrangements are pending.

Oct 30, 2024

Walter A. Fowler went to be with His Lord and Savior on October 30, 2024. Walter was born in Dudley, Texas in Callahan County on October 23, 1929 to his parents Walter Fowler Sr. and Lurlee Fowler.  He had three siblings-Loyd, Joe and Opal Smith.

Walter married Mable Lorene Campbell on January 8, 1960. He became a...

Oct 30, 2024

Ken Jones, 84 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024.  Arrangements are being handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St,

Oct 23, 2024

Hazel Cristena Terry Grounds, 91, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Funeral service will be on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest...

Oct 20, 2024

Juana W. Watson, 85, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Inurnment will be at a later date at the Texas State Veterans...

Oct 19, 2024

Robert (Bob) Joy, 86 of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care Center on October 19th, 2024.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November the 9th at 4:00 pm in the auditorium of Hillcrest Church of Christ

Robert Eugene Joy was born December 14th, 1937 to Murphy Avery (Mirt) and Leona Mae Leacock...

Oct 15, 2024

Barbara Jane Moffett, 72 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday October 15th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on January 2, 1952 in Snyder, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bishop (Boe) Moffett and Marie Moffett, a brother Maxi of Snyder and a sister Arettus Ann Sullivan of Odessa.

She...

Oct 15, 2024

Rita A. Bottoms was a cherished member of the Abilene community, known for her warm smile and kind heart.  She was born in Anson, Texas on July 17, 1935, to Mamie Womack and Louis Ray Bottoms.  Rita lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Rita lived an interesting life, living...

Oct 14, 2024

Carl (Pete) Cook, 100 of Abilene, passed away October 14th, 2024 at Wesley Court in Abilene.  A service will be held Thursday morning October 17th at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.   A graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville, TX on Friday the 18th at 1:00 PM.

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Oct 12, 2024

James (Jim) Russell Farris, 87, of Abilene, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 12th, 2024.  He is survived by his three daughters, Gwendolyn Farris of Abilene, Texas, Elizabeth and Allison Farris of Richardson, Texas, and extended members of his family. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Piersall...

Oct 9, 2024

Obituary for Ronny Gene Crumpler

July 5, 1943 – October 9, 2024

Ronny Gene Crumpler was born July 5, 1943 in Lamesa, TX to Otis and Zula Crumpler.  He attended school in Lamesa until 8th grade and then moved to the country near Anson, TX.  Ronny graduated...

Oct 4, 2024

Tommy Edd Dodson of Abilene, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2024. A memorial service will be on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. A graveside service with honors will be at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene Friday morning at...

Oct 2, 2024

The family of Doris Aileen Graham announces her peaceful passing on October 2, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on September 29, 1925, in Desdemona, Texas, Doris was the oldest of thirteen siblings.  A graduate of Stephenville High School, she was an accomplished artist, homemaker, seamstress, and cook (especially gifted at making delicious pies).

Doris moved...

Sep 28, 2024

Frank Mario Curiel, 51, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Light Baptist Church, 518 N. 6th Street.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Frank was born on September 29,1972 to Frank and...

Sep 26, 2024

John Michael Clark (Mike), 62, of Abilene, passed away at his happy place on Lake Coleman on September 26, 2024. There will be a memorial service at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, on Saturday, October 5, at 11:00 a.m. Dale Mansfield will officiate.

Mike was born on August 22, 1962 to James and Beryl Clark in...

Sep 24, 2024

Beverly “Bev” Ann Childers was a devoted wife and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Our Lord called her home on September 24, 2024 in Abilene, Texas at age 83.

Bev was born to Eugene and Amanda Hodges on February 6, 1941, in Guion Arkansas, the youngest of seven siblings. After a brief time in Greasy Bottom,...

Sep 24, 2024

Peggy Wainscott was born on the family farm 5 miles southeast of Hamlin, Texas on May 10, 1929 to George and Ruby (Cantrell) Wainscott.  She lost her mother at age seven, but gained a wonderful stepmother, Maggie.

She left the farm when she married David Higgins on November 13, 1949.  They have two sons, Carl and Stormy....

Sep 17, 2024

Amanda Michelle Mathis-Haynes, 32 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. A visitation will be on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Funeral service will be on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, with burial to follow at Elliott-Hamil...

Sep 13, 2024

Jesus came to walk Dorothy Helen Frazer Emerson home on September 13, 2024. Dorothy was 94 years; born 1930 in Milan, Missouri, to Clifford Harold Frazer and Lystel Ellen May Frazer. She married John P. Emerson of Novelty, Missouri, on June 21, 1953.

Dorothy graduated from Milan High School (1947), Kirksville Teachers College (1951), and the University...

Sep 10, 2024

Vondell Caldwell, 84, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at an Abilene care facility.  Graveside service will be Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Clyde Cemetery, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Vondell was born on August 12, 1940, in Cross Cut, Texas to Jessie Odell and...