Obituaries

Mar 24, 2019

Larry Don Carpenter, 79, of Buffalo Gap, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 24, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.  A graveside service will be held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Abilene on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., with a family fellowship meal to follow at the View Baptist Church, 250 Boyton...

Mar 23, 2019

John Thomas Rivera, 68, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home.  A memorial service will be on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 826 Cottonwood Street.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Johnny was born on June 7,...

Mar 20, 2019

Billie Jean Hoefer, 89, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully March 20, 2019. Visitation will be Friday, March 29th, 5:00-6:30pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street in Abilene.  Following a private family burial, a service honoring Billie’s life will be at 11:00am, March 30th, in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors with Dr Robert Monk officiating.

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Mar 16, 2019

Laverne Jackson was born on September 18, 1932 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Robert and Fritz Goins. LaVerne met Don Jackson in the eighth grade. They were married in 1952. Don remained her beloved husband for 66 years. They had two children, Karen and Phil. LaVerne graduated from Ardmore High School in 1950 and attended Abilene Christian College from 1950-1952....

Mar 15, 2019

Dorothy Ray Hartline passed away on March 15, 2019 at the age of 89 at the Hendrick Hospice Care Center in Abilene.  She will be buried next to her husband on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Waco Memorial Park.  A visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Piersall Funeral Directors,...

Mar 14, 2019

Su Boozer Swindle, 95, of Ovalo, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2019.  Funeral service will be Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A visitation with the family will be Friday, March 22, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Su was born on...

Mar 13, 2019

Jose Rudolfo Lopez, 62 of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Hendrick Hospice, surrounded by his loved ones.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A time of visitation will be on Friday, March 15 from 6:00 – 8:00...

Mar 12, 2019

Peggy Anne (Austin) Garrett, of Abilene, passed away March 12, 2019.  A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2019 in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.  A visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Peggy was born in a house on Ross...

Mar 10, 2019

Bruce Dale Williams, 63, of Abilene, passed from this world March 10, 2019 and is with no doubt with family in heaven after a hard battle with cancer. Thanks to Hendrick Hospice his departure was peaceful.

A funeral honoring Bruce’s life will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral...

Mar 8, 2019

Lois Yuneva Kirk left this world to join her heavenly family March 8, 2019.  Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Tatum Cemetery in Tatum, New Mexico at 2:00 p.m. Texas time, 1:00 p.m. local time.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Lois was born to Frank...

Mar 7, 2019

Quentin Louis Sparks, 84, of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Mar 3, 2019

Jon David Harrison, 69 of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beltway Park Baptist Church South Campus, 4009 Beltway South.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Jon was born in Abilene on June 8, 1949. He attended...

Mar 2, 2019

Rick Wyatt, 54 of Tuscola, passed away at a local medical center on March 2, 2019.  A service will be held in Arkansas at a later date.

Mar 1, 2019

Polly Davis Atha went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 1, 2019.  Polly was born in Abilene on September 13, 1950, a birthday she shared with her twin brother Perry.  She spent most of her life here in Abilene where she has many friends and family. Polly worked for 25 years as a cook for Abilene ISD...

Feb 28, 2019

Charles Crim Eldridge, 79, of Abilene, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Hendrick Medical Center.  Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:00...

Feb 27, 2019

Mona Sue Corning, 80, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  Funeral services will be on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  Viewing and visitation will be on Sunday, March 3, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the funeral home.

Mona Sue Lumpkin Corning...

Feb 26, 2019

Ruri Nakazawa Thompson beloved wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother and friend went home with our Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Abilene, Texas. She was surrounded by her husband and their five children. Ruri was born in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan to Makoto and Chu Saito Nakazawa on April 17, 1926. She met the love of her life, LeRoy, at...

Feb 26, 2019

Vivian Charlene Gamblian was born December 1st, 1953 to Noble and Geraldine Wright in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Vivian was the second of 5 children in a busy household. The family moved several times and she grew up in Indiana and Missouri. Vivian was baptized into Christ and lived for Him throughout lifetime. Vivian graduated as Salutatorian from Richland High School...

Feb 25, 2019

Pedro Onofre Almanza, born on June 15, 1961, passed away on February 25, 2019, after a long battle with lung and liver disease. Pedro was kind, giving, outgoing and he is now resting in paradise. Pedro loved his job working for the City of Grand Prairie Environmental Services Department. He was recognized as a model employee for his work...

Feb 23, 2019

Dale Whitehead 82 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Saturday the 23rd of February.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.