Obituaries

Steven D. Sample

Steven D. Sample

Jul 27, 2013

Steven D. Sample, 68, of Abilene died on July 27th at a local hospital. A memorial service will be at 1:00pm Saturday, September 21st at the First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene. Local arrangements were handled by Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Michele Scott

Michele Scott

Jul 24, 2013

Michele N. Scott, 46, of Abilene passed away at her home on July 24 2013. There will be a visitation on Monday, July 29, from 6-8pm at the Piersall Funeral Directors 733 Butternut Street Abilene, Texas. A private family graveside will be held Tuesday morning July 30, 2013 with a memorial service to follow at 10:00 am at the...

Gary Gattis

Gary Gattis

Jul 24, 2013

Gary Gattis, 66 of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Medical Center on July 24, 2013. Service is pending with Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Ronald E Hanna

Ronald E Hanna

Jul 13, 2013

Ronald Hanna, 66 of Abilene, passed away at a local medical center on July 13, 2013. A graveside service with military honors was held on Tuesday July 23, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Jane Lenna Muckleroy

Jane Lenna Muckleroy

Jul 3, 2013

Jane Lenna Muckleroy, 52 of Abilene, passed away at her home on on July 3, 2013. A graveside service was held at 10:00 am on July 15th in the Abilene City Cemetery.

Jo Ann Howard Fry

Jo Ann Howard Fry

Jun 29, 2013

Jo Ann (Jodie) Howard Fry, 82, of Abilene, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 at a private care home in Abilene. A service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday the 2nd of July in the atrium at Highland Church of Christ, with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Monday night from 5-7 pm at...

Kenneth Dell Gilchrest

Kenneth Dell Gilchrest

Jun 27, 2013

Kenneth Dell Gilchrest died on Thursday, June 27, 2013 after a long illness. Please join us for a celebration of his life at 11:00 am Saturday, June 29th in the Southern Hills Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 3666 Buffalo Gap Rd. A brief graveside service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery on Hwy 277 at 10:00 am immediately preceding...

Victoria Stone

Victoria Stone

Jun 14, 2013

Our sweet mother, Victoria Stone made her journey into heaven on June 14, 2013. She was a vibrant, independent 91 year old that loved life to the fullest. A service is scheduled for 10:00 am Monday June 17, 2013 at Clearfork Baptist Church in Hawley with burial to follow at Midway Cemetery in Hodges under the direction of Piersall...

James Edward Olsen

James Edward Olsen

Jun 13, 2013

James Edward Olsen, 89, passed away June 13, 2013, at a care facility in Big Spring, Texas. There will be a memorial service at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene on Monday, June 17, at 12pm with Navy military honors. Arrangements handled by Piersall-Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. James was born December 25, 1923 to John Allen...

Tamanika "Nikki" Luann Newton

Tamanika "Nikki" Luann Newton

Jun 13, 2013

Tamanika "Nikki" Luann Newton, 21 of Abilene, passed away at her home on June 13, 2013. A service is scheduled for 10:00 am Tuesday June 18, 2013 at the Highland Church of Christ Auditorium with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Monday evening from 6-8 pm at Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut...

Mary Frances Kelso

Mary Frances Kelso

Jun 8, 2013

Mary Frances Kelso, 82 of Abilene, passed away Saturday June 8, 2013 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Anson. No visitation is scheduled. Mary was born July 24, 1930 in Abilene, Texas to Horace Morgan and Willie Frances Crain Kelso. She was raised...

James W. Bucherie

James W. Bucherie

Jun 2, 2013

James W. Bucherie Sr, 81 of Abilene, went home to be with his savior on Sunday, June 2, 2013. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday June 6, 2013 at Elmwood Memorial Park with Roy Shake officiating. Service are under the direction of Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. No visitation is planned. Jim...

Sarah Virginia (Nicolds) Kennedy

Sarah Virginia (Nicolds) Kennedy

May 31, 2013

Sarah “Virginia” (Nicolds) Kennedy, 81 of Abilene, passed away at her home on May 31, 2013. A memorial service will be held in Spokane, Washington at the Northside Church of Christ on June 22, 2013 at 10:00 am. Virginia was born in Moriarty, NM to Edward Nicolds and Sarah Buckner Nicolds. She was raised in Moriarty, where she graduated...

Louise Crawford

Louise Crawford

May 31, 2013

Louise Middleton Crawford, 87, of Abilene, crossed over the river into the comforting arms of the Lord on May 31, 2013. She was born January 29, 1926, on the family farm in Nugent, Texas, to John and Lena Middleton. After graduating from high school, she worked as a telephone operator in Abilene, where she met Harry Dale Crawford on...

Eddie Ray Hyer, Jr

Eddie Ray Hyer, Jr

May 28, 2013

Eddie Ray Hyer, Jr., 32 of Abilene, passed away in Euless on May 28, 2013. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 am Saturday June 1, 2013 in the Eula Cemetery under the direction of Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Eddie was born to...

Angel Jones

Angel Jones

May 28, 2013

Angel Jones, infant son of Franklin Jones and Jareny Huerta passed away May 28, 2013 at Abilene Regional Medical Center. Services are pending with Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Joyce Lavon Flowers Barnett

Joyce Lavon Flowers Barnett

May 25, 2013

Joyce LaVon Flowers Barnett completed her journey on this earth on May 25, 2013 when she took the Lord’s hand and began her heavenly walk. Born to Davis and Martha Scott Flowers on July 10, 1927 in Kingfisher, OK, Joyce’s early life was spent in El Reno and Waurika, OK. Joyce was a lifelong member of the Church of...

Carolyn Maria Foster

Carolyn Maria Foster

May 8, 2013

Carolyn Maria Foster, 59 of Abilene, passed away at her home on Wednesday May the 8th, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at 10 AM on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church of Abilene with David Crumpton officiating. Local arrangements were handled by Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. Carolyn...

Patsy Mae Dennis

Patsy Mae Dennis

May 5, 2013

Patsy Mae Lail Dennis went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 5th, 2013, following a 13 month battle with cancer. Visitation is from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Piersall Benton Funeral Home, 733 Butternut St, in Abilene, TX. Her funeral service will be Saturday at 1:30pm in the First Baptist Church...

Kenneth Dorris, Sr.

Kenneth Dorris, Sr.

May 4, 2013

Kenneth Lee Dorris, Sr. 69, of Abilene passed away at a local hospital on May 4, 2013. A service will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. in the Piersall Chapel, 733 Butternut Street with Jonathan Storment officiating. Burial will follow at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Kenneth was born to Herman Emil Dorris and Doris Olive...