Obituaries

James Malcolm Proctor

James Malcolm Proctor

Jun 7, 2007

James Malcolm Proctor, 52, died peacefully at his home in Abilene on June 7th 2007. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church Chapel on Monday, June 11th at 10:00 am with Dr. Phil Christopher officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4PM to 6PM at Piersall-Benton Funeral...

Clyde Aaron Dilbeck

Clyde Aaron Dilbeck

Jun 5, 2007

Resident of Abilene for the last 13 years died peacefully on Tuesday, June 5th at the age of 93 at Windcrest Alzheimer Care Center where he had been receiving excellent, compassionate care for the last three years. Clyde was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Lawana Howard Dilbeck. Clyde is survived by his four children; Marian...

Emory E Spangler

Emory E Spangler

May 25, 2007

Emory Erie Spangler, 92, a long-time resident of Kermit, Texas passed away Friday May 25th, 2007 in Abilene at Wesley Court Nursing Center. Mr. Spangler was born in Dewey, OK on Jun 17, 1914. He graduated from high school in Coleman, Texas, and in December 1936, he married his high school sweetheart, Helen Thomson. Emory and his new bride...

Dr. John C Stevens

Dr. John C Stevens

May 1, 2007

Dr. John C. Stevens, Abilene Christian University chancellor emeritus, former president, professor and historian, and longtime Abilene civic leader died May 1, at a local hospital. He was 88. Services honoring his life will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at University Church of Christ, 733 EN 16th, with Dr. Eddie Sharp officiating. Visitation is Friday, May 4, 6-8 p.m.,...