Obituaries

May 25, 2019

Aline Anderson Cleveland, 91, of Abilene, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 25, 2019.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

May 22, 2019

A great man has passed away. Mike Schweikhard, age 72 died Wednesday, May 22 in Dallas, Texas. Mike was born in Abilene November 8, 1946. He grew up and attended school in Clyde. He then went on to play tennis and graduate from Abilene Christian University in 1969. Mike always had a high work ethic and was able to...

May 14, 2019

Gayle Maner passed away peacefully at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas on May 14, 2019.

Wanda Gayle Harper was born to Enos and Opal Harper on April l, 1934. Her early childhood was spent growing up in teacher's housing around the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. Her family eventually purchased a farm near Earth, Texas where...

May 9, 2019

Violet Elaine Button Nickell Violet Elaine Button was born on November 26, 1927 to Glenn and Mabel Button in the Methow Valley of Washington State. Elaine and her sister, Norma, rode horses many miles to a one room schoolhouse where they were taught by their mother. They moved from the homestead on French Creek to a log cabin near...

May 9, 2019

Pat Corrine Gilman Hoyle, 83 of Tye, Texas went to be with Jesus on May 9 th , 2019 at 8:09 a.m.  A memorial service is planned for Friday, May 31 st at 10 a.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors at 733 Butternut Street.

Pat was born on March 2, 1936 to John & Lorene (Weir) Gilman in...

May 8, 2019

Leotta Graham Campbell, age 89, passed into eternal life on May 8, 2019 at The Oaks in Radford Hills in Abilene, Texas. She was a member of the South 11 th & Willis Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas. Leotta was born on July 16, 1929 in Shoal Creek, Arkansas to the late Clearsie Maybelle (Eoff) and James Sylvan...

Apr 24, 2019

Carlton Franklin Simmons, 82, of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Center on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Abilene.

Apr 23, 2019

Bryan Ray Carter of Clyde/Eula, Texas passed into Heaven on Tuesday April 23rd, 2019. Bryan was a loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. His witty sense of humor kept everyone on their toes. He had a passion for rebuilding things and spending time with his family. He loved to pester and push everyone's buttons, he was very...

Apr 23, 2019

Peggy Hilburn, 76, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at BrightPointe at Lytle Lake.  A visitation with the family will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A graveside service will be on Saturday, April 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cottonwood Cemetery in...

Apr 22, 2019

Billy Joe Spann was born in Hebron, TX, on April 6, 1931 and was the son of J.W. & Dovie May (Ferguson) Spann.  He graduated from Frisco High School (Texas) in 1948. Excelling in basketball, football, baseball & track, he was awarded a 4-year basketball scholarship at Austin College.  He was the first in his family to attend college....

Apr 22, 2019

Jose “Cucu” Torres, 61, of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care on Monday, April 22, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

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Apr 22, 2019

Patricia Ann Edwards, 79, of Clyde passed away at her home on April 22, 2019 in the loving arms of her nieces Pat Mitcham and Dawn Solis and surrounded in love by the Mitcham and McCutchen family. A memorial service will be held on Friday April 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733...

Apr 14, 2019

A life well lived is not defined by the beginning and ending dates. The dash between them defines the “how” of life. Coby Durrett Halifax’s dash was an extraordinary journey as a husband, son, brother, and friend. The tapestry of his story is woven from each of these roles. Coby’s dash began on the 12 th of November 1970....

Apr 12, 2019

Doris Clay Vance passed away on April 12 at the age of 87. A visitation with the family will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street in Abilene, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with a graveside service to...

Apr 9, 2019

Rosa Gonzalez (Mamita ) nació el 6 de julio del año 1923, en soyapango, San Salvador, El Salvador. Rosa fue casada con el señor Lorenzo Asencio y procrearon juntos ocho hijas y dos hijos. Rosa hay ido al encuentro con sus padres y su hijo julio Ascencio ya fallecidos entre los hijos sobrevivientes se encuentra Adela González, Lucy Limon,...

Apr 8, 2019

Joan Louise Wood Ferrell was born on September 18, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and passed into the arms of her Lord on April 8, 2019, being cared for at the Hendrick Hospice Center in Abilene.

Joan leaves behind to cherish her memories, family in Canada and many, many friends and loved ones.  Joan was a very...

Apr 5, 2019

Larry Joe Deaver, 80, of Abilene, passed away on April 5, 2019. A service honoring his life will be Monday, April 8th, 2019 at 12:30 pm in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St. There will be a visitation with the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-3:30 pm.

Larry was born in...

Apr 1, 2019

Yuel Otis Ulmer, 89, of Abilene, passed away at a local care center on April 1, 2019. A celebration of life honoring Yuel will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, with Randy Perkins officiating. Interment will follow the service at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be...

Mar 27, 2019

Charliss Wanell Cook Randall, age 68, passed away on March 27, 2019 to be with her Lord and Savior after battling a short illness with cancer.  Born October 13, 1950, she was raised in Lovington, New Mexico.  She graduated from Lovington High School where she was a member of the high school band supporting the local teams and community.  Charliss...

Mar 25, 2019

Stacey Miranda Wright, 44, of Abilene, received her Heavenly Wings on Monday March 25, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Dallas after a lengthy illness.

Stacey worked as a home health aide for many years until her health began to fail.  She was a sweet, generous person who never met anyone she didn't like.