Obituaries

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...

Oct 16, 2023

Brenda Lynn Arrington Turnbow was born on January 10, 1953 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene to the late Melvin and Larose Arrington, and she was baptized in Abilene in 1963 in the family’s home church. Years later, her youngest daughter and youngest grandson were born at the same hospital in Abilene.

Brenda met Rick, the love...

Oct 11, 2023

Martha Sue Walker Hutson passed from this life on October 11, 2023, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 88.

Martha was born on February 23, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Mary Frances and James Jackson (“J.J.”) Walker, who was the long-time treasurer of the University of Tennessee. When she was born with an enlarged thyroid, the...

Oct 8, 2023

Barbara J Yost, 85 of Abilene passed away on Sunday October 8, 2023 at a local care center.  Arrangements were handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Oct 1, 2023

Eddie de Vries, 77 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 1, 2023, with his loving wife Mary, by his side.  Funeral Service will be Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery.

Eddie was born on...

Sep 29, 2023

Margaret Ornelas Youngblood, a radiant soul full of faith and love, lost her battle with cancer, on September 29, 2023.

She was born on March 22, 1968, in Colorado City, TX to Herman and Vickie Ornelas. She earned her Applied Associate degree from Western Texas College in Snyder, TX. She met the love of her life, Robert...