Obituaries

Nov 9, 2022

Jennifer Joy Dutton, 81, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Jennifer was born in Ipswich, England to George and Muriel Coates. After school Jennifer worked at primary school for girls and then met the love of her life David Dutton, an airman stationed...

Nov 8, 2022

Mrs. Lisa (Wachsmann) Abercrombie, age 44, went to her heavenly home with Jesus on November 8, 2022.  A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM at New Hope Church in Abilene, TX with Pastor Chuck Farina officiating. There will be no visitation.  Services under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut...

Nov 5, 2022

David Michael Teichelman, 52 of Portland, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.  A memorial service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

David was born in Arlington, Texas on September 9, 1970, to Larry Teichelman and Jean...

Nov 4, 2022

Sylvia Lois Pruitt, 87, of Abilene, passed away on November 4, 2022, at Hendrick Medical Center-North surrounded by her loving family.  There will be a memorial service at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, on Wednesday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m.  Dr. Jeff Reid and Dr. John Whitten will officiate.

Sylvia was born on February...

Nov 3, 2022

Retha Kennamer, 87, of Abilene, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday,  November 3, 2022.

Retha was born on November 13, 1934, in Beaumont, Texas, to Herman and Cleo McCuistion. Retha graduated as valedictorian from South Park High School in Beaumont in 1952 and continued her education as a mathematics major at Abilene Christian...

Nov 1, 2022

Pamela Lee Barnhill, 64 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at a local medical facility.  A memorial service honoring her life will be on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Pamela was born in Abilene on April 27, 1958, to Floyd Denzell and...

Oct 31, 2022

Anthea June Ledbetter, 88 of Abilene, passed away at her home on October 31, 2022.  The family will conduct a private service the week of Thanksgiving.  Arrangements are under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Anthea was born on October 14, 1934, in Warboys, England to Thomas and Constance Harvey.  Her early years were...

Oct 21, 2022

Lenora Effie (Lee) Bench-Lockard, passed away at her daughter’s home in Sweetwater on Friday, October 21, 2022.  A visitation will be held at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street on Monday, October 24, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., with a graveside service on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery.

Lee...

Oct 21, 2022

Pauline Stewart of Abilene, Texas, joined her Savior, family, and friends in Heaven on October 21, 2022. Pauline was born January 18, 1928, to John Benjamin Lynn and Etta Mae (Covington) Lynn on their farm in Hylton, Texas. She was a graduate of Blackwell High School.

She married E.L. Stewart in 1946. He preceded her...

Oct 16, 2022

Jimmie F. Terrell, 87, of Abilene passed away on October 16 th , 2022 at Hendrick Hospice Care Center.  A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday October 23 rd in the auditorium of Southern Hills Church of Christ. Visitation with the family will follow the service.  A private family graveside will be held...

Oct 12, 2022

Nelda Alford, 85 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.  Arrangements are being handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Oct 10, 2022

Stella Nola Haun Rideout was a remarkable woman.  In her quiet, calm, thoughtful way she brought joy and beauty into the lives of those who knew her.  She was a scholar and craftsman; a homemaker and businesswoman; a teacher as well as a student. Using her many talents and skills, she filled her life with service to others.

Oct 10, 2022

Shirley Ann Strickland, 84, of Hawley, passed away on Monday October 10, 2022, in the care of her loving family. A visitation with the family will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 10:00AM, at the Hawley Church of Christ, followed by the funeral service at 11:00AM, and the burial at 2:00PM at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery...

Oct 7, 2022

Ralph C. Hicks, 93, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on October 7, 2022 in Abilene, Texas. He was a resident of Potosi, Texas. Burial will be at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Oct 4, 2022

CMSgt Juan Manuel Levario (Ret), USAF, passed away on October 4 th , 2022 at a local care center.   A service with full military honors will be held October 19 th at 2:00 pm at the Texas State Veteran Cemetery at Abilene.

Born in El Paso, Texas on June 25 th , 1946...

Oct 1, 2022

Lois Sylvia (Cope) Jensen, 97 of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022.  A graveside service will be on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 10:00am at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Lois was born May 9, 1925, to Harriett J. (Dudley) Cope and Curtis...

Oct 1, 2022

Jacquelyn Hattox Josselet, was born Nov 5, 1938 in San Antonio TX.  Jackie graduated from Haskell High School in 1956 where she met and married David in 1957.  They raised their children in Abilene and were members of Highland Church of Christ since 1960.  Jackie was a real-estate agent for a number of years.

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