Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Robert William Higgins, aged 63, passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2024, in Abilene, TX. Born on March 3, 1961, Robert, known affectionately as Bill, dedicated many years to serving his country in the Navy before retiring in 1995. After his military career, he transitioned to a fulfilling role in Industrial Maintenance, from which he also retired....

Nov 12, 2024

Betty Ruth (May) Weeth was born to Ruth (Oldham) and Robert Edward “Ed” May on October 25, 1929, in Gorman, Texas. She graduated from Abilene High in 1949 and attended Baylor University. She married Charles Frederick “Chuck’ Weeth on August 7, 1950. Together they owned/operated Sanders Book Store in Westgate Mall. She died November 12, 2024, in Abilene, Texas,...

Nov 12, 2024

David Howard Bashford was born February 16th, 1934, to Roxy (Alice) Spears and Howard Bashford in Rusk County Texas. He was raised in Borger Tx until his high school years where his family moved to Stamford Texas. In high school David was a leader in sports and the classroom. He was captain of a winning football team (under Gordon...

Nov 10, 2024

Elwanda Lee Hoffman, 77, of Abilene, met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 10, 2024.   The funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery.

Elwanda was born on April 30, 1947, in Roswell, New...

Nov 5, 2024

Charles Glenn Anderson passed away in his sleep on November 5, 2024 at the age of 94. Charles, or “Choc” as he was called when he was a boy, was born on a Native American reservation in Oklahoma on September 20, 1930. He spent his childhood growing up in the country near Mt. Pleasant, Texas. As a young boy,...

Nov 4, 2024

Our precious mother, Jacque Ayers, passed from this life on November 4, 2024, as her daughters and family handed her to God.  Mother said so many times in her prayers, “Lord, lead me gently home.”  We rejoice with her as she has made it to her beautiful heavenly home.

Jacqueline (Jacque) Harrison Ayers was born in Pattonville,...

Nov 3, 2024

Neita Jones, 83 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.  Arrangements are pending.

Oct 30, 2024

Walter A. Fowler went to be with His Lord and Savior on October 30, 2024. Walter was born in Dudley, Texas in Callahan County on October 23, 1929 to his parents Walter Fowler Sr. and Lurlee Fowler.  He had three siblings-Loyd, Joe and Opal Smith.

Walter married Mable Lorene Campbell on January 8, 1960. He became a...

Oct 30, 2024

Ken Jones, 84 of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024.  Arrangements are being handled by Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St,

Oct 23, 2024

Hazel Cristena Terry Grounds, 91, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Funeral service will be on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest...

Oct 20, 2024

Juana W. Watson, 85, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Inurnment will be at a later date at the Texas State Veterans...

Oct 19, 2024

Robert (Bob) Joy, 86 of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care Center on October 19th, 2024.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November the 9th at 4:00 pm in the auditorium of Hillcrest Church of Christ

Robert Eugene Joy was born December 14th, 1937 to Murphy Avery (Mirt) and Leona Mae Leacock...

Oct 15, 2024

Barbara Jane Moffett, 72 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday October 15th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on January 2, 1952 in Snyder, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bishop (Boe) Moffett and Marie Moffett, a brother Maxi of Snyder and a sister Arettus Ann Sullivan of Odessa.

She...

Oct 15, 2024

Rita A. Bottoms was a cherished member of the Abilene community, known for her warm smile and kind heart.  She was born in Anson, Texas on July 17, 1935, to Mamie Womack and Louis Ray Bottoms.  Rita lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Rita lived an interesting life, living...

Oct 14, 2024

Carl (Pete) Cook, 100 of Abilene, passed away October 14th, 2024 at Wesley Court in Abilene.  A service will be held Thursday morning October 17th at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.   A graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville, TX on Friday the 18th at 1:00 PM.

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Oct 12, 2024

James (Jim) Russell Farris, 87, of Abilene, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 12th, 2024.  He is survived by his three daughters, Gwendolyn Farris of Abilene, Texas, Elizabeth and Allison Farris of Richardson, Texas, and extended members of his family. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Piersall...

Oct 9, 2024

Obituary for Ronny Gene Crumpler

July 5, 1943 – October 9, 2024

Ronny Gene Crumpler was born July 5, 1943 in Lamesa, TX to Otis and Zula Crumpler.  He attended school in Lamesa until 8th grade and then moved to the country near Anson, TX.  Ronny graduated...

Oct 4, 2024

Tommy Edd Dodson of Abilene, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2024. A memorial service will be on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. A graveside service with honors will be at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene Friday morning at...

Oct 2, 2024

The family of Doris Aileen Graham announces her peaceful passing on October 2, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on September 29, 1925, in Desdemona, Texas, Doris was the oldest of thirteen siblings.  A graduate of Stephenville High School, she was an accomplished artist, homemaker, seamstress, and cook (especially gifted at making delicious pies).

Doris moved...

Sep 28, 2024

Frank Mario Curiel, 51, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Light Baptist Church, 518 N. 6th Street.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Frank was born on September 29,1972 to Frank and...