Obituaries

Oct 3, 2020

Ted Mark Thompson, 66 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Saturday October 3rd, 2020.  Arrangements are under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Sep 22, 2020

Rogers Lacewell Dennis, son of Seleta and James Dennis was born September 27, 1925 in Jacksboro, Texas and died September 22, 2020.

Always an entrepreneur, his early jobs included bicycle repair in his parent’s back yard, and linotype operator for the Jacksboro Gazette. After graduating from Jacksboro High School, he attended Civil Service Radio School in San...

Sep 22, 2020

Nellie Jeannette Scruggs Lipford

Nellie Jeannette Scruggs Lipford, beloved voice professor for generations of students at Abilene Christian University, passed away Sept. 22, 2020, in Abilene, Texas, at age 91.

Due to Covid concerns a service will to be held at a later date.

Lipford was born Feb. 25, 1929, in...

Sep 19, 2020

Maria Teresa Acosta, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020.  A rosary service will be on Monday, September 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors.

She...

Sep 13, 2020

Aileene Weaver, 92, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020.  A graveside service will be on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 W. Lake Road.  Under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Sep 8, 2020

After a long battle with cancer, Charles Wayne Briggs passed away in the early morning hours on September 8, 2020 while in hospice care.  A memorial service for Wayne Briggs will be held at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street,  Abilene, Texas 79602, at 11:00  AM on Saturday, September 12th. Anyone who knew Wayne is welcome to...

Sep 7, 2020

Marian Elizabeth McGinnis Hurley, retired Professor of English at Abilene Christian University, was born on February 20, 1933, in Superior, Wisconsin. She died on September 7, 2020, in Amarillo, Texas, after a lengthy illness. Marian was the widow of Dr. Clinton F. Hurley, Jr., to whom she was married for 49 years. She is survived by four children and...

Sep 2, 2020

GRACE E. BAKER breathed her last on the morning of September 2, 2020 and passed directly into the presence of the Lord. She was 91 years young. Within the passed month she was able to visit with her only surviving brother, Harold Clark in South Carolina and was able to play her last round of golf.

She...

Sep 1, 2020

Ramon H. Espinoza, 77 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.  A visitation/rosary will be on Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,...

Aug 31, 2020

Ana Laurente Cordero, 76 of Abilene, passed away at her home on August 31st, 2020.  A visitation will be held from 6-8pm Saturday September 5th with a prayer service to follow in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Aug 31, 2020

Mary Mae Stevens, known affectionately by her family as “Mema,” passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the age of 92.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. A graveside service will follow at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery.

Mary was born...

Aug 30, 2020

Claudine traveled to the glory land on Sunday August 30 th 2020 after a hard fought battle with cancer at 81 years old. Born on January 2 nd 1939 to Ruby Lou “Ma” Old Phillips and James Harrison “Pa” Phillips. Her brother James Weldon “Sonny” Phillips married Laverne Phillips. Laverne not only her sister in law but became her...

Aug 23, 2020

Mary Nell (Hammett) Manly, 92 of Abilene, passed away Sunday August 23, 2020 in Abilene. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. to 6 P.M. at the funeral home.

Mary was born...

Aug 18, 2020

Thelbert Joe Markham, a long-time resident of Abilene Tx., passed away on August 18, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on October 10, 1931 in Gorman Tx to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Markham. He was proceeded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters, two daughters, Eva Elizabeth and Denise Ann, one son, Joseph Lee...

Aug 14, 2020

Christopher Gervan Thomas, 69 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Friday, August 14, 2020. A memorial service will be on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Chris was born in Wichita, Kansas to Robert and Ruth Vandenberg Thomas on February 26, 1951.  Chris attended...

Aug 6, 2020

Aurelio Murillo, 93, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 6, 2020. He entered this world on October 14, 1926 in Newton, LA, born to Benito and Trinidad Murillo. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Julia Ramon Murillo. His sons, Benito & wife Irene, Aurelio (Wayo), Salvador & wife Mary, daughters, Maria...

Jul 28, 2020

David Crockett Grant, Jr., 81 of Abilene, passed away at the West Texas Veterans Hospital in Big Spring on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.  A public viewing will be on Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial with military honors will be on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10:00 a.m....

Jul 17, 2020

Raymond Doyle Reves, 90, of Sweetwater, passed away at his home on Friday, July 17, 2020.  Funeral service will be on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A private family burial will follow at the Rockdale Cemetery in Haskell County, north of Lueders, which is near Raymond’s childhood...

Jul 15, 2020

Charles Adry Wheeler went home to heaven on July 15, 2020, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer.  He was born in Huntsville, Arkansas on May 23, 1941 to John Andrew and Cleo Gunnin Wheeler.  He was the youngest of seven children.  When he was three, the family moved back to Texas and resided in the Noodle...

Jul 14, 2020

Judith Fay Hall, 83, passed away in hospital on Tuesday July 14, 2020.

Judy was born in Throckmorton County, Texas on October 9, 1936 to Fayla V. Allison Brown and Julius Caesar “Jude” Brown. Her father died in a hunting accident when she was four years old, and Judy was raised by her mother and grandparents on...