Obituaries

Andrea Curiel

Andrea Curiel

May 12, 2009

Andrea Curiel, 31 of Abilene, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Andrea was born in Coleman, TX July 1, 1977 to Frank and Ileana Curiel. She attended Anson Jones Elementary, Mann Middle School and graduated from Abilene High in 1995. Andrea graduated from American Commercial College in 1997. She was such a special...

Willie Potts

Willie Potts

May 4, 2009

Willie Potts 72 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Monday May 4th, 2009. Arrangements are pending.

Jd Webster

Jd Webster

May 3, 2009

JD Webster, 56, of Abilene pass away at his home Sunday May 3rd, 2009. JD was born to JD Webster, Sr. and Sara Fema Webster in Missouri. He spent most of his working life in Abilene where he was employed by the City Streets Dept. JD loved to bowl and spend time with his friends. A graveside service has...

Patricia "Patti" King

Patricia "Patti" King

Apr 25, 2009

Patricia Mae "Patti" King, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 25, 2009 after a Bold and Valiant fight against breast cancer. A funeral service will be held 3:00pm, Monday, April 27, 2009 at Calvary Baptist Church with burial to follow at Hawley Cemetery under the direction of Piersall-Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St....

Ernestine Linsley Butler

Ernestine Linsley Butler

Apr 24, 2009

Ernestine Linsley Butler, 88 of Abilene, passed away Friday April 24th, 2009. A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Monday April 27th at the Potosi Cemetery with Pastor Clyde Kieschnick officiating, under the direction of Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. Ernestine Baker was born on March 8th, 1921 in Stamford, Texas to Ernest Howard Baker and...

Joyce Bird

Joyce Bird

Apr 18, 2009

Joyce Bird, 63, 0f Abilene passed away at a local hospital on Saturday April 18th, 2009. A service will be held on Wednesday April 22, 2009 at 10:00 am with Pastor Jerry McNeill officiating at Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A visitation is scheduled from 6:00-7:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. Joyce D. Bird was...

April Denice Bynum

April Denice Bynum

Apr 10, 2009

April Denice Bynum, 36, of Abilene passed away Friday April 10th, 2009 at a local hospital. A service is scheduled for Tuesday April 14th at 10:00 am at Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St, with burial to follow at 4:00 pm in the Parklawn Memorial Park in Plainview, TX. A visition will be held on Monday from 6-8...

Rachel Wade Floyd

Rachel Wade Floyd

Apr 7, 2009

Rachel Wade Floyd, 89, died Monday April 6th, 2009 in a local care facility. She resided in Callahan County since 1953. Graveside Services are set for 3:00 pm Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Clyde Cemetery under the direction of Piersall Benton Funeral Directors. She is survived by three children, John Woodrow Floyd, Sandra Floyd Tucker, and Wayne Floyd...

Jennings Bryan "Jb" Gibbs

Jennings Bryan "Jb" Gibbs

Apr 5, 2009

On Sunday evening, April 5, 2009 our Patriarch passed into the loving arms of Jesus with his family at his side. Born June 15, 1921 in Shreveport, Louisiana, JB was the eldest son of Jennings Bryan and Ada Leon Gibbs. The family moved from Shreveport to Beaumont, Texas where JB and his two younger brothers attended public schools. JB’s...

Johnny D Smoot

Johnny D Smoot

Apr 2, 2009

Johnny D. Smoot, 52 of Clyde, passed away Thursday April 2nd, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center. His service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday April 9th at Hwy 36 Church of Christ officiated by Billy Berny with burial to follow at the Dudley Cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Piersall Benton Funeral Home, 733...

Elizabeth Denney

Elizabeth Denney

Mar 30, 2009

Elizabeth Denney 75 of Abilene and Canastota, NY passed away March 30th, 2009 in Abilene. A memorial service will be held in New York at a later date.

Melva Copeland

Melva Copeland

Mar 19, 2009

Melva K. Copeland, 69, of Anson passed away Thursday March 19th, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. A service has been scheduled for Saturday March 21st at 10:00 am at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Hwy 277 North with burial to follow at the Hawley Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday from 6-7:30 pm at...

Dr. Henry Speck

Dr. Henry Speck

Mar 18, 2009

Henry E. Speck, Jr. 91, of Abilene, passed away Wednesday March 18, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center. Henry was born in Abilene, February 15, of 1918 to Henry E. Speck, Sr. and Willie Wallace Speck. His memorial service will be held on Monday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. at University Church of Christ under the direction of Piersall-Benton Funeral...

Victor Durrington

Victor Durrington

Mar 5, 2009

Victor Durrington, 77, of Abilene passed away Thursday March 5th, 2009 at a local Hospital. A service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday March 9th at the Southern Hills Church of Christ auditorium. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-6 pm at Piersall Benton Funeral Home, 733 Butternut St. A second visitation will be held Tuesday from...

Rosemary Sauter

Rosemary Sauter

Feb 23, 2009

ROSEMARY ANNE CRUMBLISS SAUTER, 73, of Abilene, TX, died February 23, 2009, following a lengthy illness. Services are Thursday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Piersall Benton Funeral Home, Abilene, with visitation following the service. Dickie Porsche will officiate, and Mark Crumbliss will assist. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael, Christopher and Mark Crumbliss, Tom Bible, Mark-John Eberhardt, Nick Coates,...

Birdie Joyce Morgan

Birdie Joyce Morgan

Feb 19, 2009

Birdie Joyce Morgan, 85, of Abilene passed away at her home on Thursday February 19, 2009. Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday February 21st, 2009 at Piersall Benton Chapel, 733 Butternut St with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation is scheduled for 6:-7:30 pm Friday at the funeral home. Birdie was born to John Allen...

Rickey D. Fisher, Sr.

Rickey D. Fisher, Sr.

Feb 14, 2009

Rickey D. Fisher 57, of Albany passed away Saturday, February 14th, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at the Albany City Cemetery under the direction of Piersall Benton Funeral Directors of Abilene. A visitation will be held at Morehart Mortuary in Albany on Monday from 6-8 pm. Rickey...

Clara Marie Sharp

Clara Marie Sharp

Feb 13, 2009

Clara Marie Sharp, 87, died on Friday, February 13 at Sears Methodist Center. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Monday February the 16th at Piersall Benton Funeral Home at 733 Butternut Street with Dr. David Wray and Derrill Osborn officiating. Marie was born in New Baden, Texas on December 31, 1921 to Olga and Conard Miller. She attended...

Sonya Bonita "Bonnie" Curiel

Sonya Bonita "Bonnie" Curiel

Feb 11, 2009

Sonya Bonita “Bonnie” Curiel, 30 of Abilene, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, February 11th, 2009. Bonnie was born in Coleman, TX October 9, 1978 to Frank and Ileana Curiel. She attended Anson Jones Elementary, Mann Middle School and graduated from Abilene High in 1997. Bonnie was such a special person who touched the hearts of...

Heather Marie Ince

Heather Marie Ince

Feb 10, 2009

Heather Marie Ince, 33 of Abilene passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009. A service has been scheduled for 10:00 am Friday, February the 13th at Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St with Pastor Bill Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Hawley Cemetery. A visitation is scheduled for 6-8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Heather was born to...