Obituaries

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...

Sep 23, 2023

Paul Travis Chandler, 58 of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Sep 22, 2023

Jean Pirtle Whitworth, beloved mother, daughter, and dedicated nurse, peacefully passed away on September 22, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones in Abilene, TX. She was born on November 4, 1941, in Joplin, MO, to her loving parents, Ruth and Curtis Pirtle.  She married Norman Whitworth on September 7, 1985.

Jean's compassionate spirit led her to pursue...

Sep 20, 2023

Norman Alfred Whitworth peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in Abilene, TX. He was born on December 8, 1941, in Pecos, Texas to his loving parents, Doyle and Helen Whitworth.  He married Jean Pirtle on September 7, 1985.

He is survived by his wife Jean, daughter, Tamra (Mike) Cotton, son Van...

Sep 18, 2023

Charles Steven Hendrix, 59 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.  A memorial service honoring Steve’s life will be on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the North Side Baptist Church, 2474 Westwood Drive.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Steve was born in Buffalo Gap, Texas to...

Sep 17, 2023

Sharon Kay Meredith was born in the early morning hours on July 3, 1946 as the sun was rising and the birds were singing.

Kay was the fourth and youngest child born to Helen and George Bonnell of Doniphan, Missouri. Kay had three older siblings: Wilford, Carol and Barbara Bonnell. Kay had fond memories of growing up...

Sep 16, 2023

24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 (English Standard Version)

Two lives intertwined, one flesh as scripture says. John Louis Robinson and Sharon Lee (Nee Sprague) Robinson exemplified this concept for over sixty years. Married on 17 December 1959...

Sep 14, 2023

Archie Dale Scarbrough was born on December 31, 1934 in Anton, Texas and passed into the arms of his Lord on September 14, 2023 where he was being cared for at Northern Oaks in Abilene.

Archie graduated from Muleshoe High School in 1953, and soon after began his studies at the Amarillo Bible Training Work.  He became...

Sep 10, 2023

Steve Cisneros, 89 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023.  Funeral service will be Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, with burial at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.  Visitation will be Thursday, September 14th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the...

Sep 2, 2023

Jack Delbert Stewart II, 88, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  Funeral service will be on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Avenue, with a visitation before the service, starting at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will follow the service at Elliott-Hamil Garden of...