Obituaries

John Marshall Williams

John Marshall Williams

Aug 15, 2012

John Marshall Williams, infant son of Jeremy and Christine Williams is safe in the arms of Jesus. A private family memorial service was held Saturday August 18, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Wylie Christian Church. Arrangements were handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Marie Martha Walker

Marie Martha Walker

Jul 28, 2012

Marie Martha Walker, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Abilene, Texas on Saturday July 28, 2012.  Graveside services will be 10 am Tuesday, July 31 at Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut st. She was the beloved wife of the late George T. Walker and the daughter of the late Franz...

Julia Gaynell Lambert

Julia Gaynell Lambert

Jul 24, 2012

Julia Gaynell Schulze Lambert was born in Bangs, Texas on July 12, 1917, to John Henry Schulze and Esther Faye Heffington Schulze. She died in her home of 65 years at the age of 95 on July 24, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents; her parents-in-law, Ealy Monroe and Katie Webb Lambert; her brother, John Schulze,...

Charles A. Siburt

Charles A. Siburt

Jul 11, 2012

Dr. Charles A. Siburt Jr., 65, scholar, professor and innovative leader for peace and reconciliation among the Churches of Christ for more than two decades, died Thursday morning in Abilene of complications from a nearly three-year battle with IgM Multiple Myeloma. A private family graveside service will precede the memorial service honoring Charles’ life at 1 p.m. Saturday, at...

Ezra Benjamin Hewatt

Ezra Benjamin Hewatt

Jul 10, 2012

2 month old Ezra Benjamin Hewatt, passed away suddenly July 10, 2012. A service will be held Monday July 16, 2012 at 2:30 pm at Highland Church of Christ with Mike Cope officiating under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A visitation with the family will be held on Sunday from 3:00-4:30pm at the funeral home....

Dwain Massey Hart

Dwain Massey Hart

Jul 5, 2012

Dwain Massey Hart, 80 of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Medical Center Thursday July 5, 2012. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday July 7th, 2012 at Hillcrest Church of Christ under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8 pm at the funeral home....

Wyllis Leon Reese

Wyllis Leon Reese

Jun 28, 2012

Wyllis Leon Reese of Abilene passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Wisteria Place, he was 92. A service is scheduled for 1:30pm on Monday, July 2, 2012 at University Church of Christ with a burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of Piersall Funeral directors, 733 Butternut Street. A visitation will be held at the...

Robert Mounce Higgins

Robert Mounce Higgins

Jun 26, 2012

Robert Mounce Higgins, 87 of Abilene, passed away Tuesday June 26, 2012 at a local care center. A graveside service is scheduled for 9:00 am Thursday June 28, 2012 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. Bob Higgins was born May 9, 1925 at home in Dumont, Texas...

Phillip Claude Hinds

Phillip Claude Hinds

Jun 22, 2012

Phillip Claude Hinds, 76, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, at a local medical facility. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Texas State Cemetery, Abilene. A visitation with his family is scheduled for Monday June...

Dr. William Edgar King

Dr. William Edgar King

Jun 17, 2012

ABILENE: William Edgar King, 82, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at his residence. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00am Saturday June 23, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Abilene, directed by Piersall Funeral Directors. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm Friday, June 22, 2012 at the funeral home, 733 Butternut St, Abilene. William Edgar King...

Charles "Cc" Cole

Charles "Cc" Cole

Jun 16, 2012

ABILENE: Charles “CC” Junior Cole, 76, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012, at a local medical facility. A visitation with his family is schedule for 5 to 7pm Tuesday June 19, 2012, at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut, Abilene. A private graveside service will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery in Graham. CC was born in Young County at the...

Tina Louise Reinhardt

Tina Louise Reinhardt

Jun 8, 2012

Tina Louise Reinhardt, 50 of Abilene, passed away at her home on June 8, 2012. A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Friday June 15, 2012 at the Exodus MCC in Abilene. Arrangements were handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Penelope Bailey

Penelope Bailey

Jun 7, 2012

Penelope Bailey, 47 of Abilene, passed away June 7, 2012 at a local nursing center. No services are scheduled at this time. Local arrangements were handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Mehmet Hasemir

Mehmet Hasemir

May 19, 2012

Mehmet left this earthly realm on May 19, 2012, after a short time in Abilene Regional Medical Center. The course of events leading to his death began in February, 2003, when he became paralyzed from the waist down. Since that event, Mehmet had borne his disability with grace, through increasingly severe pain. He served as an inspiration to many....

David Robert Josselet

David Robert Josselet

May 11, 2012

David Robert Josselet, 74 of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Medical Center on May 11, 2012. A service is scheduled for Monday May 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Piersall Benton Chapel, 733 Butternut with a burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2:00-3:00 pm before the service....

James Gibson Shelton

James Gibson Shelton

May 6, 2012

James Gibson Shelton, 67 of Abilene, passed away Sunday May 6, 2012 at Hendrick Medical Center. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday May 12, 2012 at Elmwood West United Methodist Church Sanctuary with a time of visitation to follow in the fellowship hall. Services are under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. James...

Marcus Kilcrease

Marcus Kilcrease

May 5, 2012

Marcus Kilcrease, 55 of Abilene, passed away May 5, 2012. Arrangements are being handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Jackie Lee Hyer

Jackie Lee Hyer

May 4, 2012

Jackie Lee Hyer, 75 of Abilene, passed away Friday May 4th, 2012 at Hendrick Medical Center. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 am Monday May 7, 2012 at the Eula Cemetery under the direction of Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A visitation will be held Sunday from 3-5pm at the funeral home. Jackie was born in...

Donald "Nendy" Lynn Wafer

Donald "Nendy" Lynn Wafer

May 1, 2012

Donald (Nendy) Lynn Wafer, 74, of Albany died May 1, 2012. A public memorial and celebration of the life of Don Wafer, 74, of Albany, will be held in the near future at the Wafer residence outside of Albany. Please see donlwafermemorial.weebly.com for information and to RSVP. Don was born May 7, 1937 in Sweetwater, Texas to Odis and...

Susan N. Lipford

Susan N. Lipford

Apr 12, 2012

Susan Nanette Lipford, age 60, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors will be held to honor Susan on Sunday, April 15, at 2:00 pm in the Fulks Theater at the Williams Performing Art Center on the Abilene Christian University campus located at the corner...