Obituaries
Ericka Michelle Garner
Nov 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of Erika Garner, a devoted schoolteacher who passed away on November 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 48 years old.
Erika was a beacon of light in the lives of her family, friends, and the countless students she educated throughout her career. Born on April 28,1977 in...
Kevin Thurman Orr
Nov 24, 2025
Kevin Thurman Orr, 62, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was a follower of Jesus Christ, and we rejoice in the fact that he is standing in the presence of Jesus. A visitation will be on Monday, December 1, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street....
Frank Sims
Nov 22, 2025
Louis Franklin Sims, 88, of Abilene, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Highland Church of Christ at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
November 25, 2025, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. A visitation will follow in the atrium immediately after the services. Burial will take place at Ebony...
Keith Straughn
Nov 18, 2025
Keith Straughn – educator, counselor, choir director, song leader, grandfather, uncle, brother, father, husband, and son – passed away November 18, 2025 at his home in Abilene, surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old.
The youngest of five children, Keith was born in March 1944, to Howard and Edythe Straughn of Kansas City, Kansas. A proud Rosedale High School...
Anna Bernice Scott
Nov 12, 2025
Anna “Bernice” Bourland Scott was born on July 8, 1933, at home on her family farm outside Itasca, Texas, and she died on November 12, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family, in Abilene, Texas, after a brief but heroic battle with a brain tumor.
The youngest of 4 children born to Anna Hamilton Bourland and George Carl Bourland, Bernice attended...
Louis Dale Ivie
Nov 7, 2025
Louis Dale Ivie, born March 8, 1952, passed away on November 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as unforgettable as the music he loved. Funeral service will be on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street with a burial at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. A visitation...
Daniel Mark Cole
Nov 6, 2025
“Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.”
Daniel (Danny) M. Cole, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 67. Danny was born on August 22, 1958, and grew up in Quinna and Dumas, Texas. In 1965, his family moved to Abilene, where Danny later graduated from...
John Seymour Waggoner
Oct 26, 2025
John Seymour Waggoner, 88, of Cisco, Texas, passed away at home on October 26, 2025.
He was born in Longview, Texas, on January 21, 1937, to Seymour and Betty Waggoner. John attended Abilene Christian University and played in the ACU marching band. After graduation, he went to work for Phillips 66 and then served in the Army Reserves. He met his...
Maria Gonzales
Oct 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Gonzales, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, who left us on October 25, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on October 21, 1966, in Abilene, Texas, Maria was a proud graduate of Abilene High School, where she laid the foundations of her life's journey.Maria will be remembered...
William Len Antilley
Oct 17, 2025
William Len Antilley, a beloved husband, father, and community member, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on November 4, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas, Len lived a life filled with laughter, love, and service.
He is survived by wife, Debbie Antilley, children Rusty Antilley, Jill Antilley, Emily & Scott Taylor, brother Doug Antilley, and...
Avis Marilyn Waldrop
Oct 8, 2025
Everybody’s favorite nurse, Avis Waldrop was as smart, tough and fun as they come. She died October 8, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 90.
Avis Marilyn Christopherson was born April 16, 1935, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Hjalmar and Thelma (Carlson) Christopherson. An only child, Avis’ early years were lived on a farm in Beltrami, Minnesota, where her father...
Gabriel Ronquillo
Oct 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gabriel Ronquillo, a strong man of faith and great love for his family. Gabriel was born on May 14, 1945, in Nuevo Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico, and joined his Heavenly Father on October 6, 2025. In his 80 years of life, he spread so much love and laughter to all...
Betty Sue Brown
Oct 5, 2025
Betty Sue Brown
December 11, 1935 - October 5, 2025
Betty Sue Brown, 89, of Abilene, passed away in the morning hours on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025. A visitation service will be held in her honor on Tuesday October 7th, 2025, from 5pm-6:30pm. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.
Betty was born December 11, 1935, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Raymond and Gladys...
William Michael "Mike" Dunnahoo
Oct 1, 2025
William Michael (Mike) Dunnahoo, beloved husband, father, and esteemed member of the Abilene community, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 74. Born on January 12, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Betty Jo Dunnahoo-Kretow and Major Jack Dunnahoo. Mr. D, as he was affectionately known, devoted his life to both his family...
John L. Estes III
Sep 26, 2025
John Levi Estes III, 74, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend, Johnny lived a rich and fulfilling life rooted in faith, serving others, and his unwavering dedication to his family.
Born in Rosebud, Texas, on April 8, 1951, to John Levi Estes, Jr....
Donald Lee Kehl
Sep 26, 2025
Donald Lee Kehl, loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, age 84, passed away from this earth on September 26, 2025. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Southern Hills Church of Christ. A visitation will start at 9:00 a.m. that same morning. Burial will follow at the Tye...
Steven Lee Williams
Sep 21, 2025
Steven ”Scooter” Lee Williams, 74, of Abilene, passed away September 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at home.
Steven was born on November 7, 1950, in Abilene, TX, to Roger Grover (R.G.) and Dulcy Mae (Claxton) Williams. After graduating high school, Steve joined the Navy and served proudly aboard the USS Trenton. He continued his service as a corpsman in...
Manuel Perez
Sep 19, 2025
Manuel Joe Perez peacefully left this Earth to be with his Heavenly Father on September 19, 2025 surrounded by his children and mother.
A lifelong resident of Abilene, Texas, Manuel was a devoted son, father and grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Manuel Perez and his brother, Joe Robert...
Phyllis Bonner
Sep 19, 2025
Phyllis Glodean Bonner (Bisher), born on November 28, 1932, in New Madrid, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, in Clyde, Texas. She was 92 years old.Phyllis was the beloved daughter of Lee Roy "Doc" Bisher and Ethelyn Mysta Haynes Bisher. Throughout her long life, she experienced both profound joys and deep sorrows, always carrying herself with grace and...
Aurelio Murillo, Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
Aurelio "Wayo" Murillo, 75, beloved Son, Father, Brother, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on September 18, 2025. He entered this world on October 5, 1949 in Abilene, TX. A visitation and rosary will be on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. The funeral...
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