Obituaries

Oct 28, 2021

Bettye Louise McKinzie Shipp, age 94, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from her home in Abilene, Texas. Bettye was born to parents John and Edith McKinzie on September 28, 1927. Bettye graduated from Abilene High School and also attended Abilene Christian schools and college. She was married to Owen Twayne “Skipper” Shipp, Jr....

Oct 27, 2021

William “Beecher” McCormick, 91, of Snyder, Lamesa, and Abilene, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in Abilene. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, November 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the Hillside Gardens Cemetery, Snyder.

Beecher was born October 20, 1930 in Snyder, Texas, to Claude and Violet McCormick. He grew up in Snyder during the depression,...

Oct 26, 2021

Alan James Maxey passed away in Abilene, Texas on October 26, 2021.  The arrangements are being handled by the Piersall Funeral Directors at 733 Butternut Street in Abilene.

Alan was born in Houston, Texas May 4, 1990 to Teresa James. In middle school he began living with his foster parents John-Carl and Sue Smith. He graduated from...

Oct 26, 2021

Harry Ronald Rowlands left this world on October 26, 2021. Harry was born on February 16, 1932 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Harry and Della Rowlands. He attended Hickory High School, and after graduation, he joined the Army. He was in the Army from 1951 to 1955 and served in the Korean War for 11 months. He was proud of...

Oct 24, 2021

Christopher Richard Garcia, 49 of Lawn Tx received his angel wings on Sunday, October 24th, 2021 in an Abilene hospital surrounded by family. Chris was born to Dickie Garcia and Ricarda Vasquez on March 11th, 1972 in Altus Oklahoma. Chris married Angela in 2010. Together they raised 5 kids that Chris was very proud of and loved with all...

Oct 24, 2021

A joyous homecoming celebration erupted in heaven on Sunday, October 24, 2021, as Charlotte Dotson (91) of Abilene, finished her earthly race and ran into the arms of her Lord, Savior, and Friend, Jesus Christ, where she was surely greeted with “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”  A visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, October 26,...

Oct 24, 2021

Neta Jo Good Fowler was born on July 9 th , 1928 to A.C. and Bonnie Good. She passed peacefully from this world on October 24, 2021.  A visitation with the family will be held on Thursday evening, October 28 th , from 5-7 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.   A service will be held at the...

Oct 20, 2021

Grover “Don” Sikes, age 81, of Hawley, TX, passed away October 20, 2021.  A memorial service will be held on Sunday October 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Hawley Church of Christ in Hawley, TX.

Don was born November 8, 1939 in Portales, New Mexico to Norbon and Emma Sikes.  He married Bessie...

Oct 18, 2021

Pat Baucum, 83, of Abilene, passed away peacefully in the care of Hendrick Hospice on Monday, October 18, 2021.  He had worked in Alaska for a long time as a draftsman for the oil pipeline.  He was a kindhearted man, always helping others and loved to write poems.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dru,...

Oct 17, 2021

Menda Lee Sanders went to be with our Heavenly Father and lost loved ones on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the age of 81.  Menda lived a full and vibrant life bringing kindness and fun to everyone she met.  A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Church of Christ,...

Oct 17, 2021

Marilyn Norma Brannon, 77 of Abilene, passed away at her home on October 17, 2021, after battling genetic cancer.

Marilyn was born in Port Arthur, Texas on July 17, 1944, to Norma Pauline and William Lewis Rizer. She graduated from Abilene Christian College with a Bachelor's degree in Education.

Marilyn was an educator at heart...

Oct 14, 2021

Duane Keith Hawthorne, 85 of Abilene, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.  Arrangments are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Oct 13, 2021

William Kenred Smith “Ken”, a wonderful husband, dedicated father, and beloved grandfather, died October 13th, 2021. He was 70.

Ken was born on the 18th of June 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia. He spent his childhood across several southern states and graduated from East Rowan High School in 1970. In that same year, Ken...

Oct 12, 2021

Troy Bennett Scoggins, of Abilene, passed away in Lubbock, Texas on October 12 th , 2021, at the age of 79.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday October 16, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Baker Heights Church of Christ in Abilene. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at the Rule Cemetery in Rule, Texas.  A...

Oct 11, 2021

Joe Somers Putnam, 66, of Abilene, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. A visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Oct 7, 2021

James Robert Clark, 78, of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021.  A memorial service will be on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

James was born on November 6, 1942 in Syracuse, New York to Robert and Harriett Clark.  At an early age, James...

Oct 5, 2021

Wanda Janet Denio, 81, of Abilene, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.  Funeral service will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Southern Hills Church of Christ.  Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.  A visitation with the family will be...

Oct 4, 2021

Reuben Phillip Jackson, 66 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021.  Funeral service will be on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Noon at the South Pointe Church, 3050 Buffalo Gap Road, with burial to follow at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.  Services under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Reuben...

Oct 3, 2021

Melinda Jo West, 39 of Abilene, passed away Sunday, October 3rd, 2021.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16th at 11:00 am at Freedom Fellowship, 941 Chestnut St.

Oct 3, 2021

Oran “Dale” McAnulty, 91, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on October 3, 2021. He entered this world on August 6, 1930 in Atoka, OK, born to Eugene and Alice McAnulty.

Dale grew up in Southeastern Oklahoma where he was an all-state football player who earned a scholarship at OU. However,...