Obituaries

Feb 7, 2024

Steven Douglas Kapuscinski passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 7, 2024, at the age of 68.

Born on September 2, 1955 in Osceola, WI. Steve lived a life filled with kindness, laughter, and a deep love for his family, friends and pets.

Steve, known for his vibrant personality and...

Feb 1, 2024

James Marshall Wharton, 100, 0f Merkel, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2024.  Funeral service will be on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Merkel, 301 Locust Street.  Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.  The will be a visitation with the family on Wednesday,...

Feb 1, 2024

Margie Newhouse Anderson was born on July 31, 1934 to Bright and Willie Newhouse at their farm home near Roby, Texas.  She passed away in Abilene on February 1, 2024.  She is survived by her husband Charles Anderson, Sr. and their two sons Charles Anderson, Jr and wife Shannel and Marcus Anderson and wife Karen, one brother Don Newhouse,...

Jan 29, 2024

Marietta Proctor, 77, of Abilene, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024.  Funeral service will be on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial will follow at the Clyde Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors.

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Jan 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Herb Patterson, Jr. who left us on January 7th, 2024, after a long battle with lung disease.

He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and brother, and an exceptional member of his community.

A memorial service will be...

Jan 6, 2024

Cleilda J. Smith went home to Jesus on January 6, 2024, at age 89.

She was born to Cleo and Hilda Jones on September 16, 1934, in Bowie, TX. She was the oldest of the family's three children.

Cleilda was an accomplished violinist throughout her childhood and into her college years. After graduating from Abilene...

Jan 2, 2024

J. Ashley Whitt, 41 of Abilene, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Jan 1, 2024

Linda Herrera Zarate, 49 of Abilene, passed away on Monday January 1st, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family.  A visitation will be held on Thursday January 4th from 6-7 pm with a Rosary following at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.  A funeral mass will be held on Friday January 5th, at 10:00 am at St. Vincent Pallotti...

Dec 13, 2023

Angela Elaine Sweeney, Angie, went home to her Heavenly Father on December 13, 2023.  A service honoring her life will be held on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 11:30 am at the First Baptist Church in Baird, Texas with Pastor Daiqing Yuan presiding.  A graveside service will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in May, Texas

She...

Dec 4, 2023

Earnest Eugene Leathers, 65 formerly of Abilene, passed away at his home in Springtown, Texas on December 4th, 2023.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors.

Dec 3, 2023

Janie Hernandez, 71 of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Catholic Church, 2525 Westview Drive, with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation and Rosary will be on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the chapel...

Nov 17, 2023

David Charles Bryan, age 79, passed away with family by his side on Friday afternoon, November 17, 2023. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St, Abilene, TX.  The service will be officiated by his nephew, Ross Strader, pastor of...

Nov 12, 2023

Mickie Warner, 92, of Abilene, TX entered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children.  Funeral service will be Thursday, November 16th at the University Church of Christ at 1:30 pm.  There will be a viewing and visitation with the family before the service at 12:30pm. ...

Nov 10, 2023

Brian Joseph Bradley, 45 of Abilene, died last Thursday, passing peacefully in his sleep. He lived a life full of adventure and one defined by care and commitment to others. His passing from this earth came too soon, but he lives on in our hearts and with his Lord.

Brian was born at Hendrick Hospital in Abilene,...

Nov 8, 2023

Glen Simpkins, 61 of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.  A graveside service is scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.at the Abilene City Cemetery.  Arrangements under the director of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Glen was born in Abilene on January 13, 1962 to Jimmie Earl and Christine Simpkins.  Glen lived...

Nov 4, 2023

Julia Hampton Stabler, 78 of Abilene, passed away peacefully at Hendrick Hospice Care Center on Saturday November 4th, 2023.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday November 8th from 4-6 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.  A service will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 am in the Chapel of the funeral home with a burial to...

Nov 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our brother, uncle, and friend.  Larry Glen Bilbrey born July 2, 1953, in Abilene, Texas the third child of Bennie L. Bilbrey and Ophelia J. (Park) Bilbrey. Larry graduated from Cooper High School in 1971. Then attended McMurry University where he continued to make lifelong buddies and friends in Chi...

Nov 1, 2023

AFRICA TO ABILENE

Mary Kathryn Lawyer (Deveny) Wyler passed from this life on November 1, 2023. She was also known as Kathy, Aunt Katie, Kitty, Moops, and Gran. Everyone she met was a friend and are the jewels in her crown. Kathy was born March 30, 1927 in Southern Rhodesia Africa, the daughter of Christian missionaries, Ray...

Oct 24, 2023

Edward Allen Pierson, 89 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, October 24,2023 at the Scenic Mountain Medical Center in Big Spring.  Funeral service will be on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler, with a visitation with the family starting at 11:30 a.m.  Burial will be at...

Oct 16, 2023

Loretta Ruth McBride Lambert Jackson took her final journey to be with Jesus on Monday October 16th, 2023, at the age of 88.  Ruth was born in her grandmother Norris’ front bedroom in Granite, Oklahoma to Herbert and Viola McBride.  Her older sister, Doris was also born in their grandmother’s home.

Ruth graduated from Classen High School...