Obituaries
Sandra McDaniel Rogers
Jul 2, 2026
Sandra McDaniel Rogers, a beloved wife, mother, MiMi, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully and surrounded by friends and family on July 2, 2026 in Abilene, Texas at the age of 65. She was born on September 18, 1960 in San Angelo, Texas to Ida Lou McDaniel and Bobby McDaniel. Visitation and Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, July...
Carla Lynn McDonald
Jun 22, 2026
Carla Lynn Foster McDonald, age 75, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2026.
She was born on July 26, 1951 in Rock Island, Illinois to Wesley Foster & Helen Laugherty.
Carla grew up in the Quad Cities in Illinois, graduating from Rock Island High School in 1969, and going on to attend York College in York, Nebraska....
Preston Jack Dale Davis
Jun 20, 2026
Some souls aren’t measured by the number of days they spend on this earth, but by the depth of the love they leave behind. Preston Jack Dale Davis was born on May 19, 2026, and on June 20, 2026—after 32 precious, mighty days—he traded this world for eternity.
Though his time here was heartbreakingly short, Preston’s life burned bright. He was...
Hulan Frank Bass
Jun 15, 2026
Hulan Frank Bass, 95, formerly of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Katy, Texas, on Monday, June 15, 2026.
A funeral service honoring Hulan’s life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Abilene Primitive Baptist Church, 3565 Hickory Street, Abilene, Texas. A livestream of the service can be viewed at www.abilenepbc.org....
Joyce Etheredge
May 26, 2026
Joyce Etheredge, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Abilene, Texas, at age 84, surrounded by her family.
In her earlier years, Joyce devoted herself to her family as a loving homemaker. She rarely missed her sons' sporting events, enthusiastically supported their 4-H projects, and took an active role in all their activities and...
Quiotilde Salazar Martinez
May 24, 2026
Quiotilde “Tillie” Salazar Martinez, 73, of Abilene, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her one true love, on May 24th, 2026. A Viewing will be held Sunday, May 31st from 3:00-5:00 PM. The funeral service will be on Monday, June 1st, at 11:00 AM both in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. A...
Frances Yvonne Ragle Sinclair
May 22, 2026
Frances Yvonne Ragle Sinclair, 92, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. The celebration of life with Bradley Steele officiating will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 6th, in the University Church of Christ sanctuary in Abilene, Texas. The family will receive friends following the service. Everyone is encouraged to wear florals to honor Yvonne’s love...
Sandra Lu Haynes
May 20, 2026
Sandra Lu Haynes (née Sadler), 93, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 peacefully in her home. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 29 at Piersall Funeral Directors. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30th at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel with C.V. Blake officiating, directed by Piersall Funeral Directors.
Sandra was born January 1, 1933 to...
Ardis Elaine Gillette
May 17, 2026
Ardis Elaine (Harshbarger) Gillette, was born in Watseka, Illinois on October 8, 1939, and passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. She lived a life marked by extraordinary loving kindness
Ardis grew up in Onarga, Illinois, where she began her first job as a teenager. She graduated from Onarga High School and eventually found her way to Abilene...
Melissa Mechea Boyd Daniels
May 4, 2026
Melissa Mechea Boyd Daniels, known and loved as “Missy” passed away at the age of 58. She was born on February 15, 1968, and raised in Abilene, Texas.
Missy was the daughter of Katherine Shannon, a loving sister to Debra Rudder and Delena McLemore, and a devoted wife to Charlie Daniels, with whom she shared 24 years of marriage.
She was a...
Nancy Ann Young
May 3, 2026
Nancy Ann Young, born on June 6, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas, passed away May 3, 2026 in Abilene, Texas, after a battle with pneumonia. She was the cornerstone of her family whose life was defined by love, generosity, and deep faith in her Lord and Savior. A graveside service will be on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at...
Carlene H. Spicer
Apr 29, 2026
Carlene H. Spicer, longtime Abilenian, died Wednesday, April 29, after a brief illness. A private family Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 14th at Elmwood Memorial Park with a memorial service in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Participating in the service will be Senior Pastor, Dr. Ray Miller, former pastors Dr. Bill Bruster and Dr....
Donna Kerr
Apr 28, 2026
Donna Bea Kerr was called to her heavenly home on April 28th, 2026, by our Father God, to be with Jesus, the angels, and where loved ones were waiting for her. Donna was born on October 18, 1951 to parents JT and Martha Kerr in Ft Worth, Texas. Her sister, Rhonda, followed four years later.
When Donna was eight years old,...
Lavonne Harrelson Jaramillo
Apr 25, 2026
Lavonne Harrelson Jaramillo passed away April 25th, 2026 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Lavonne was born April 30, 1940 in Gorman, TX. to H. H. Harrelson and Lucille B. Stanaford Harrelson. Lavonne lived her early years in the Cisco area, graduating from Cisco High School with the class of 1959. She remained close to her classmates all throughout...
Betty Jo Sherrell
Apr 21, 2026
Betty Jo Sherrell, our beloved mother passed away peacefully in her home on April 21, 2026 at the age of 90. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Potosi Cemetery, where family and friends will come together to honor Betty's life and legacy. Prior to the service, a public visitation will...
Mary Elizabeth McCurdy
Apr 18, 2026
Mary Elizabeth McCurdy, 58, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 9, 1967, in Jeannette, PA to Lucretia Ann and Floyd Alexander McCurdy Sr. In 1982, Mary’s family relocated to Abilene, Texas, where she would go on to build a life centered around family.
She met Randy with whom she shared many years and...
Charlene (Howell) Lewis
Apr 17, 2026
Charlene (Howell) Lewis, age 90, passed away April 17, 2026, in Clyde, Texas.
She was born June 22, 1935, in Electra, Tx to Charlie and Dollie Howell. Charlene grew up in Andector, Tx where her Dad retired from Texaco. She maintained relationships with many of her childhood friends, including Peggy Hemphill, who is unable to attend today.
Charlene was widowed at a...
Linda Harshberger
Apr 17, 2026
Linda Harshberger was born on November 16, 1946, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Henry and Jerry Hart; and she passed from this life on April 17, 2026. Linda graduated from Abilene High School in 1965. She was a secretary in the Scarborough, Tarpley and Foust law firm. Linda was married to Clint Bowlby who passed away in 1996. Linda had...
Bette Ellen Mitchell
Apr 16, 2026
Bette Ellen Mitchell, 89, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by her family.
Born October 23, 1936, in Vaughn, New Mexico, to Ellison Carroll and Mary Francis Mathis, Bette was raised in Vaughn alongside her younger sister, Audrey. In 1953, Bette married Jerry Wendell Mitchell, with whom she built a life ranching and raising horses throughout...
Frank Britton Smith Jr.
Apr 15, 2026
Frank Britton Smith Jr, 75, took his first breath in heaven on April 15, 2026. He was born in Santa Fe, N.M. on Oct. 24, 1950 to Frank and Miquella Smith. He grew up in Santa Fe, N.M, Frank was a proud American and served in the Army Signal Corps as a motion picture photographer. He also attended New Mexico...
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