Obituaries

Dec 14, 2020

Dr. Mark Riggs, ACU professor and past chair of the Department of Mathematics, died Dec. 14 of the devastating effects of Covid-19. He was 67.

An outdoor memorial service at the Beauchamp Amphitheatre on the ACU campus is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday. Masks will be required and social distancing observed.  The service will also be livestreamed...

Dec 12, 2020

John David Stanley went home to be with his Lord on December 12, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane, with burial to follow at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery.  A visitation will be on Tuesday,...

Dec 11, 2020

George Randolph (Randy) Nicholson finished his earthly race and went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 11, 2020.  A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane, with a private family burial to follow.  A time of visitation with the...

Dec 9, 2020

Zona Ethel Odis “Granny”, age 71, Beloved mother passed away on December 9, 2020 after a brief illness.  Arrangements are being handled by Piersall Funeral Directors 733 Butternut Street.  A memorial service will be held on December 18, 2020 at Noon at the Fountaingate Fellowship Church, 909 N. Willis.

Zona was born in Sweetwater, Texas December 17,...

Dec 9, 2020

Richard Lee Atha was born on August 28, 1949 in Powellton, West Virginia to James Henry Atha and Sarah Pearl Kinder Atha.  Richard grew up in West Virginia and moved to Texas at the age of 17.  In November of 1968, he married Polly Davis and in June of 1973 they had one child, Tracie Atha.  Richard remarried and...

Dec 8, 2020

Bobbie Nell Tate age 85, beloved wife and mother passed away on December 8, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Arrangements are being handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Bobbie Nell was born in Corner, Alabama on July 7, 1935 to Ira and Flossie McMickens Campbell. She attended Corner schools and graduated from Corner High School...

Dec 7, 2020

Terry Hugh Ward, was born May 22, 1953 in Wichita Falls, Texas.  Terry died in Abilene on December 7, 2020.   There will be a visitation on Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Piersall Funeral Directors at 733 Butternut Street.  There will be a graveside service on Friday December 11 th at 1:00pm, at the Hawley cemetery.

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Dec 7, 2020

Shirley Bea Dickinson, 71 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Funeral service and burial will be held in Thomasville, Alabama at a later date.

Shirley was born in Thomasville, Alabama to Willie...

Dec 6, 2020

Brenda Chrane, diagnosed with dementia, decided to stop asking herself “How am I feeling today?” (useless, lonely, afraid) and instead began asking “What am I grateful for today?” Her demeanor, memory, and cognitive processing instantly improved. As her disease progressed and her memories faded, friends marveled that she could still encourage others by quoting long passages of scripture she...

Dec 4, 2020

Franklin Junior Hobbs, 97, passed away peacefully at his home in Abilene, Texas on December 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Roxie and stepson, Steve Williams.

Frank was born in 1923 to Thomas Edgar and Lula Jane Hobbs in Atlanta, Texas. He was the last of 10 children and was named after their...

Dec 3, 2020

LaVerne Phillips, 90 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on December 3, 2020.  A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, December 12, 2020, in the Cedar Hill section of the Abilene City Cemetery with Jeff Reid officiating.  A visitation with the family will be held Friday evening from 6-8 pm at Piersall Funeral...

Dec 2, 2020

Mr. Bruce Walsh, age 71, passed away on December 2, 2020.

Bruce was born in Gary, Indiana to Paul and Dolores Walsh. Bruce married Donna Carter Walsh of Herrin, Illinois on October 6, 1973 in Merrillville, Indiana. On December 31, 1985, the couple welcomed Holly Elizabeth Walsh to the family. Holly married Drew Smith on September 19,...

Nov 30, 2020

Juan Lorenzo Diaz, 45 of Abilene, passed away November 30, 2020.  There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

Juan was born August 9, 1975 in Abilene, Texas to Sylvester and Maria Diaz and he grew up in Abilene.  In 1997, Juan graduated from High School.  Juan was a member of Abilene Adapted...

Nov 28, 2020

SYLVIA LEE SKIPPER PAULK, who loved planning and attending all kinds of parties, reunions and get-togethers, left us on this side of eternity, early the morning of November 28, 2020, in eager anticipation of the eternal home-coming celebration. She was surrounded by her children, Earlene Fowler (husband, Jack Fowler, deceased), Candy White and Gus White (son-in-law) and Ike Paulk,...

Nov 28, 2020

Richard Allen Bernard, 71, of Abilene, passed away on November 28, 2020.  A visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Funeral service will be on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, with a burial at...

Nov 27, 2020

Sally Sue Jones, retired teacher and beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2020, at the age of 81. Her daughter Jill Ann, her son Jeff Lee, and her granddaughter Hattie Jane were at her side as the song “It Is Well (with my Soul)” played, and she took her first...

Nov 26, 2020

Betty Jo Gregory Fulcher, 81 of Abilene, passed away at her home on November 26, 2020.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 5 th , 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel at Buffalo Gap Cemetery.  Viewing will be available from 9am-5pm on Friday December 4 th at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

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Nov 26, 2020

Charles Ray Keene, 91 of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020.  A visitation with the family will be on Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Midway Cemetery near Hodges.

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Nov 26, 2020

Ronald Loy (Ron) McMillon, 75, of Abilene went to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020. Services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Reid officiating under the direction of Piersall Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December...

Nov 24, 2020

Ricardo Cano Jr., 18, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 30, 2020 at Piersall Funeral Directors with Agustine Perez Jr., officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial...