Obituaries

Jan 24, 2025

Hollis Lee Spruill, 44, of Abilene, Texas passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 due to complications from diabetes.

Hollis was born in DeLeon, Texas on March 21, 1980.  His parents were Ralph DeWitt Spruill and Clara Green Spruill.  Upon the death of his dad, Hollis was adopted by his aunt Laura Spruill James.

As...

Jan 24, 2025

It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Judy Carole Harrison fondly known as "MiMaw," who left this world peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on July 16, 1940 in Ranger, Texas, Judy brought light and love to everyone around her during her remarkable life in Abilene,...

Jan 23, 2025

Larry Roy Vargas passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 67 surrounded by his loved ones.

Larry was born on November 26, 1957, to parents Reynaldo and Marjorie Vargas in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England.  Larry was preceded in death by his loving father Reynaldo Vargas.

Larry...

Jan 20, 2025

Sonia Francine Tindall Gandy passed away on 20 January 2025.  Francine  was born on the 4th of August, 1940 in Necessity, Stephens County, Texas to James Harvey (Sam) Tindall and Vessie Clementine (Tina) Knight Tindall.  She was raised in Breckenridge, Texas where she met and married Ollie Wayne Gandy on April 3, 1958.  She is predeceased by her parents...

Jan 19, 2025

Robert Edwin O'Dell, 57, of Tuscola, Texas, left this world surrounded by family to receive his eternal reward on Sunday, January 19, 2025. His Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2025 at Oldham Lane Church of Christ in Abilene with dear friend Chris McCurley and Daniel Mayfield officiating. Visitation will follow at 2:00...

Jan 16, 2025

John Daniel Smith was called home to heaven on Thursday night, January 16th, 2025 at Chisolm Place in Abilene, TX. He was 87 years old when he died. John was born on July 5th, 1937 in Americus, GA to DeWitt & Nellie Smith. He was a baby when his father died suddenly while working in the fields. His mother couldn’t...

Jan 11, 2025

Juan “Johnny” Rodriguez, Jr., son of Juan and Rosa (Morales) Rodriguez, was born on April 17, 1944, in Coleman, Texas, and went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.

Johnny was the youngest of his siblings, affectionately known as the “baby brother” to four brothers—Francisco, Celestino, Amado, and Reymundo Ramirez—and two sisters,...

Jan 7, 2025

Shirley Jean Jividen, 92, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  Funeral service will be on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane.  Visitation will be on Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Special Events Room of the Oldham Lane Church of...

Jan 5, 2025

Debra Kay Rudder (Boyd), age 70, passed from her earthly body to join her love and many family members in Heaven on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 in Abilene, Texas after many years of battling COPD.

She was born in Abilene, Texas to Katherine & Emmett Boyd on February 28th, 1954.  Debra attended school in Abilene and quit...

Dec 31, 2024

Paul “David” Lundgren, of Hawley, went to be with his Lord & Savior December 31st, 2024 after a long battle with Alzeimer’s disease. Memorial services will be held Friday, January 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ericksdahl, Texas with Pastor Cliff Stewart of First Central Presbyterian Church of Abilene officiating.

David was born November...

Dec 30, 2024

For years, Jay has been walking with Jesus. Together, they’d sing, talk, and Jay might even try out a few new jokes. On Monday, December 30, 2024, Jesus looked over and said “Jay, we’re closer to my house than yours. Why don’t you just go home with me?” Jay had been waiting for that invitation and quickly agreed. He’s...

Dec 28, 2024

Bob Warner, 95, of Abilene, TX, entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. Piersall Funeral Directors will direct the funeral service on Tuesday, December 31st, at 10:00 AM at the University Church of Christ.

Bob was born in Winston-Salem, NC, to Aubry and Ada Warner on June 13, 1929. Although he was born...

Dec 25, 2024

Garland Wayne Childers, known to everyone as Wayne, was a devoted husband and caring father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Our Lord called him home on December 25, 2024 in Abilene, Texas at age 85.

Wayne was born to Lloyd and Velma Childers on April 28, 1939, in Caddo, Oklahoma. The family moved to California where Wayne worked...

Dec 18, 2024

Franklin Delano Embry, 91 of Abilene, passed away at his assisted living facility on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. A service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Frank was born on March 6, 1933, in Rogersville, Alabama to...

Dec 13, 2024

Amelia G. Rodriguez, age 82, passed away peacefully on the 13th of December 2024 at her home while surrounded by lots of family.

She was born July 24th, 1942 in Edcouch, Texas to Francisco and Manuela Garcia.  Along with brothers and sisters Juan Garcia, Maria de Jesus Garza and Josefa Hernandez.   Amelia went to school in La...

Nov 28, 2024

William Andrew Fox, 45, of Abilene, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 28, 2024.  The funeral service will be Friday, December 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  The visitation will be on Thursday, December 5th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Andrew was...

Nov 25, 2024

Former Abilene Christian University first lady Pam Money, 81, died Nov. 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas.

She was born Nov. 10, 1943, in Richmond, California, and earned three degrees from ACU: a B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed. (1967) in elementary education, and a master’s in marriage and family therapy (1986).

A month after graduating in three and...

Nov 24, 2024

Alex Ochoa, Jr., 47, of Abilene, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 24, 2024.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors.

Alex was...

Nov 22, 2024

Dolores "Lola" Lozano Rodriguez, 76 years old, of Abilene, TX, a radiant light in our lives and a beautiful soul left this earth and joined our Lord and Savior peacefully on Friday November 22, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. Her spirit, unwavering strength, warmth, and deep love for her family will forever be cherished by all...

Nov 19, 2024

Beverly Hobbs Carter of Abilene peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. At the age of 70, after a long fought battle with cancer.

Beverly was born on February 28, 1954, in Abilene, TX to Cecil Hobbs and Dolle Rosser Hobbs. Beverly grew up in Roswell, NM...