Obituaries

Nov 2, 2017

Jan Jordan Hailey, former Greek instructor in the Abilene Christian University College of Biblical Studies, died Thursday, Nov. 2, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. She was 69.

Funeral services are planned for Monday at 11 a.m. at University Church of Christ with Dr. Eddie Sharp presiding. The family will welcome guests at a visitation on Sunday from 3:30-5...

Oct 24, 2017

Robert Carroll Swaim, 85 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  A memorial service to honor his life will be held at the Hillcrest Church of Christ on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

R.C. was born on January 22, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas to James and Letha Swaim.  He was raised on...

Oct 17, 2017

Marlin Lloyd Kennedy, 73 of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 202 Butternut Street.  A time of visitation with the family will be on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors,...

Oct 13, 2017

Barbara Jeanne Gray, 91 of Abilene, passed away at her home on Friday, October 13, 2017.  Service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in the Chapel at University Church of Christ under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street. Visitation will be Monday, October 16 th from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Family Room...

Oct 13, 2017

Richard Earl (Dick) Garrett, MD, 88, of Abilene passed away October 13, 2017.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A time of visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 form 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the funeral...

Oct 2, 2017

James Dean Robison, Sr., 61 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 . Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Sep 26, 2017

Reba Faye McKeever Kloetzli passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 95 years. Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm on Saturday September 30, 2017 in the Chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. A private family graveside service will be held at Elmwood Memorial...

Sep 21, 2017

Charles William Copher, 79 of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Charles was born on October 15, 1937 in Charlie, Texas to Dewey and Ruth Taylor Copher.  Charles married Frances Lilly...

Sep 18, 2017

Wanda Jean Peterson, 86, of Midland, formerly of Abilene passed away on September 18, 2017. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 pm on Friday September 22, 2017 at Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, Abilene, Texas.

Wanda was born in Noodle, Texas to Warren and Laodice Daniel. She...

Sep 16, 2017

Linda Faye (Lucas) Thomas, 68 of Abilene, born September 21, 1948 in Abilene, passed into our Lord’s embrace on Saturday, September 16, 2017 while surrounded by her beloved family.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A time of visitation with the...

Sep 9, 2017

Just as the world celebrates her birthday every December 31st, the family and friends of Linda Owens Smith celebrate her joyous reunion with God and the heavenly angels.  She was an absolute masterpiece, specially handcrafted by God and shared with the world.  Linda spent her life sharing God’s goodness and love to others, and it flowed from her naturally...

Sep 9, 2017

Ronald B. Roby, known to his friends and family as “Ronnie”, 58, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at home. A memorial service will be at 4:30 pm, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the chapel of University Church of Christ.

Born July 22, 1959 at the Naval Base on Guam. Ronnie was the son of Bob Roby...

Sep 4, 2017

Loving mother, wife and grandmother Lillian Cowart Searcy, 88 of Abilene, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017.   Funeral services will be Friday, September 8, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Baker Heights Church of Christ, 5382 Texas Avenue.  Burial will follow in Loop, Texas.  Visitation will be Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Piersall...

Sep 2, 2017

Lottie Evelyn was born to Willie Grace and Robert Cook of Paris, Texas, on January 18, 1920. She married Warder K. Novak of Wichita, Kansas, on August 30, 1942. Lottie died in her sleep on September 2, 2017 at 97 years old.

Being married to a church of Christ minister, Lottie was known as a great Bible...

Aug 28, 2017

Elizabeth Nell Lambert Taylor, 96 of Abilene, passed away on August 28, 2017 at Winters Healthcare Residence. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, September 2 at the Cedar Hill Cemetery at 10:00 am. The service is under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Abilene, Texas.

Nell was born to Dee C. Lambert and...

Aug 27, 2017

Dorothy Lee Murray Townsend, 84, passed away at a care center in Richland Hills, Texas on Sunday August 27th, 2017.  A visitation will be held Tuesday evening August 29, 2017 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.  A service will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 pm at 11 th and Willis St...

Aug 20, 2017

Frank “Gene” Hudson, III, 44 of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Chapel of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Gene was born on April 12, 1973 in Abilene to Eugene and Elaine Hudson. At the age of 22,...

Aug 20, 2017

Chuck Meyer, 80, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday August 20, 2017. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Southern Hills Church of Christ with burial to follow at the Round Mound Cemetery.  A time of visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, August, 22, 2017 from 5:00 –...

Aug 19, 2017

Gary Stirman, 62 of San Antonio, passed away at his home on August 19, 2017. A service will be held Thursday August 24th at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St with a graveside service to follow at Bear Springs Cemetery in Eastland County. Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday from 5:00-7:00...

Aug 17, 2017

Betty Jo “Beebo” Reyes, 63, passed away on August 17, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. Betty Jo was born on March 23, 1954 to Wilma Rae (Exum) Callaway and James Wesley Callaway in Haskell, Texas and later moved to Abilene. She attended Elmdale Elementary and Eula High School. Betty Jo was an avid Elvis Presley collector and especially...