Obituaries

Clara Walsh

Clara Walsh

Jul 5, 2025

Clara Dean (Turnbow) Walsh passed away on the 5th of July, 2025 in Abilene Texas. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Piersall Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, July 11th, 2025 at Piersall Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Piersall Funeral Home, 733 Butternut Street,...

Arvid "A.K." Smith

Arvid "A.K." Smith

Jul 2, 2025

Arvid Kent “A.K.” Smith, 80, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. A.K. will be interred at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene with military honors on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

A.K. was born on July 15, 1944, in Chehalis, Washington to Anna Belle and...

Rebecca "Becky" Boyer

Rebecca "Becky" Boyer

Jun 29, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Boyer, 70. of Abilene, passed away at Northern Oaks Living and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, June 29, 2025.  A memorial service will be held at Northern Oak, 2722 Old Anson Road on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Arrangements under the director of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Becky was born to Lester and...

William Preston Parker, Jr.

William Preston Parker, Jr.

Jun 25, 2025

William Preston Parker Jr. went to be with Jesus early on June 25, 2025. He was 92 years old and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather- among many other titles. He was greatly loved and admired and will be missed, even while we rejoice with him as he is healed and whole.  A Celebration of Life will be...

Jackie Swaim

Jackie Swaim

Jun 13, 2025

Jackie Swaim, age 97, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Jackie Canon on January 29, 1928, in Chalk, Texas, she was the daughter of Jim and Hattie Canon. In August of 1946, Jackie married the love of her life, Jimmy Swaim. Together they raised three spirited sons, and Jackie devoted herself...

Pat Agnew

Pat Agnew

Jun 6, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Joe Patrick Agnew of McKinney, passed from earth to his heavenly home on Friday, June 6, 2025, after a lifetime of service to God, his family, community, and country. While we mourn his passing and miss him greatly, we rejoice that he is healed forever in heaven. He was 83.

The family will receive visitors...

Iva Hughes

Iva Hughes

Jun 5, 2025

Iva Lou Langdon Hughes died in Abilene, Texas on June 5, 2025. She is survived by her husband Edsel Hughes and three children: son Robin Hughes and wife Ginny of Boaz, Alabama, son Mark Hughes of Abilene, and daughter Lori Ladyman and husband Tim of Abilene.

Iva is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Iva finished high school in Dyess,...

Timothy Lewis Deveny

Timothy Lewis Deveny

Jun 4, 2025

Timothy Lewis Deveny of Abilene, Texas passed away June 4, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was 77 years old.

Tim was the second of twins born in Abilene, Texas November 25, 1947, son of Robert Lewis Deveny and Mary Kathryn Lawyer. He grew up in San Diego, California, riding bikes and exploring the canyons below their house....

Mary E Sullivan

Mary E Sullivan

Jun 3, 2025

Mary Bryan Strader Sullivan entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the care of Hendrick Hospice and surrounded by her loved ones. After a long and courageous battle with lymphoma, she is now healed and in the presence of her Savior, where she is most likely redecorating Heaven.

Mary was born in Abilene, Texas, on January 13,...

Max Wills Money

Max Wills Money

Jun 2, 2025

Max Wills Money

June 16, 2000 - June 2, 2025

Max was born and raised in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from Wylie High School and went on to a career with the U.S. Army in Special Forces. He loved music, horses, tattoos, mischief, inappropriate humor, and his family - both blood and chosen.

Please join our family in remembering his life by sharing...

Michael Edward McClellan

Michael Edward McClellan

May 30, 2025

Michael Edward McClellan, 81, died peacefully in his home Friday, May 30, 2025, in Abilene, TX. Michael was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather, and a faithful servant of God. He was an avid reader and a relentless purveyor of dad jokes. Michael was always happiest at home with his house full of family.

Michael was born in Denton, TX...

Jose Luiz Lopez

Jose Luiz Lopez

May 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Luiz Lopez, who left us on May 16, 2025, at the age of 71. Jose was born on June 25, 1953, in Hale County, Texas. He was a proud resident of Abilene, Texas, and a beloved member of his community. A time of visitation with the family will...

Laura Riffle

Laura Riffle

May 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Sue Riffle, a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life on May 9, 2025, at the age of 61. Laura was born on December 21, 1963, in Abilene, Texas, where she spent her life nurturing her family and friends with unwavering faith and boundless love.

Sue's devotion...

Jack Hayes Cofer, Jr.

Jack Hayes Cofer, Jr.

May 7, 2025

Jack Hayes Cofer Jr passed from his earthly life to his eternal life on May 7, 2025.

Jack Hayes was born on August 24, 1938 to Jack Hayes Cofer Sr and Ethel Mae (Inmon) Cofer. He graduated from Krum High School in Krum, Texas in 1956. He joined the United States Army in 1957 and served until 1960.

Jack married Peggy Ann...

Mary Elizabeth Swinney

Mary Elizabeth Swinney

May 6, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Swinney, 85, of Breckenridge, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A graveside service will be on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Luke Mancel Pitts

Luke Mancel Pitts

May 4, 2025

Luke Mancel Pitts, 37 of Douglas, Arizona, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 4, 2025.  Funeral service will be Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial will follow at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery.

Luke was born on December 1, 1987 as the fourth of five children.  He had...

Larry Dale Sparks

Larry Dale Sparks

May 3, 2025

Larry Dale Sparks, 83, of Abilene, passed away on May 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, with burial preceding the service at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. Attendees are encouraged to celebrate Larry's life by wearing patriotic colors to the...

Gloria Lynn Dawley

Gloria Lynn Dawley

May 2, 2025

Gloria Lynn Dawley, age 58, of Abilene, TX peacefully passed away on May 2, 2025 at her home, almost four years after she was diagnosed with cancer. She was born on August 20, 1966, in Mason, TX to the late Elva Mireles and Manuel Ramon.

Gloria lived a remarkable life that was marked by love, strength, perseverance, and unwavering faith in...

Thorne Rosa King

Thorne Rosa King

Apr 30, 2025

Thorne Rosa was born at home in Roby, Fisher County on August 23, 1928. Her parents were John Thorne Lovett and Roye Tefteller Lovett. She lived In Roby all her schooldays from Elementary thru senior year.  On November 19th, 1944, Thorne Rosa married to Tom King. While Tom was overseas in the military, she worked in County agents' office in...

Billie Louise Allen

Billie Louise Allen

Apr 29, 2025

Billie Louise Smith Allen passed away April 29, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 99. She was born to Thomas Thurston and Stacy Vivian Smith in Mitchell County near the community of Buford. She grew up helping on the cotton farm and still owned this farm at the time of her death. Billie was a banker by profession,...