Obituaries

Jul 6, 2024

Danny C. Myrick, 88 of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.  A visitation for the public will be on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.  A family only graveside service will be on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cross Plains Memorial Park Cemetery...

Jun 22, 2024

John Waite, 90, of Abilene, TX passed away peacefully Saturday June 22, 2024.

John was born May 25,1934 in Reading, Berkshire England. He grew up in a loving family with his mum, dad and four sisters. Some of his favorite childhood memories include times of playing the accordion for American soldiers during WWII. They filled his case...

Jun 20, 2024

Mukamusana Umutoni, 27 of Abilene formerly of Rwanda, passed away at Hendrick Hospice Care Center on Thursday June 20th, 2024.  A service will be held in the chapel at Piersall Funeral Directors on Wednesday July 3rd beginning at 11:00 am.  A graveside service will follow at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery.

Jun 20, 2024

Margaret A. Blair, 78 of Abilene passed away at a local care center on Thursday June 20th, 2024.   A service celebrating her life will be held on July 5th at 10:00. am at Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Jun 15, 2024

Alvin Alton (Big Al) Keesee, 78, of Abilene passed away at Hendrick Medical Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024 following a brief struggle with cancer. Al was born in Brownfield, TX on August 13, 1945. His parents were Alvin Keesee and Virginia Dair Gilbreath. Al met Nita Houlihan, his wife of 51 years, in the spring of 1972 and together...

Jun 14, 2024

Rogelio Ortiz Cortinaz, 43 of Abilene, Texas, passed away Friday June 14th, 2024 in an automobile accident. Rogelio was born in Abilene, May 4th 1981 to Mr. & Mrs. Juan and Elida Cortinez and was the youngest of their 10 children.  Roger, as we all called him, was a self-proclaimed comedian, all you had to do was ask him.  ...

Jun 11, 2024

Betty Jean Colburn, 88, of Clyde, Texas, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at the home of her daughter on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Funeral services will be on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, Arizona.  Family viewing will be from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., celebration...

Jun 10, 2024

Col. Roy Lynn Dixon, US Army, (Ret.) passed away on June 10, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father and friend. Roy was born in Abilene, Texas on June 30, 1945, to Ernest Dixon and Leta Tarpley Dixon. He grew up in Noodle and Abilene before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Tarleton State College onan ROTC...

May 21, 2024

Evelyn Mae Hedges Gundlach, 89 of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 21, 2024.  A graveside service will be held May 28th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.  Evelyn Mae was born June 30, 1935 to Joseph Thomas and Evelyn Adelaide Aitchison Hedges in Brooklyn, New York.   She had...

May 20, 2024

Paul C. Melton passed away from this life May 20, 2024 at the age of 56.

Paul began his earthly journey July 31, 1967, in Clovis, New Mexico.  His dad and mom, Richard and Jane Melton considered Paul a great gift from God as he brought such joy and happiness to their lives and completed their family....

May 17, 2024

CW4 Thomas Alan Frederick, 81, of Abilene, Texas passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street, and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of the funeral home. Tom’s grandsons will be pallbearers for...

May 14, 2024

Barry Raymond Stephens, born on July 13, 1951, in Nashville, TN, will be warmly remembered by family and friends as a dedicated Director of Air Pollution Control for the State of Tennessee. With a Master's Degree in hand from his beloved Vanderbilt University, Barry devoted his career to ensuring a cleaner environment for future generations.

Barry peacefully...

May 8, 2024

Andrew "Boyd" Dillard, Jr., 75 of Abilene, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  Arrangements are pending with Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

May 6, 2024

Bill Swindle was born at home on September 30, 1940, near Tuscola, Texas to David Cason and Ardelia Jane Atkins Swindle. He was the youngest of 10 siblings. He married the love of his life Patsy Heuermann on June 16, 1960. They lived happily together as best friends until his last day. He left this world peacefully at his...

May 2, 2024

Virginia Maxcine Griffin Stubbs, “Maxine,” of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at home May 2, 2024. She had battled health issues since August, 2023 when she had heart stents put in.  In her final years she resided with her daughter’s family in Abilene for over a decade.

Maxine was born to Edgar and Selma Griffin on August...

May 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Sharon Elaine (Johnson) Proctor, on May 2, 2024 at the age of 80. Sharon was born on August 1, 1943 in Fairfield, Illinois to Herb and Doris (Robinson) Johnson. The family moved to Abilene, Texas soon after where she spent the rest of her life...

Apr 27, 2024

Eloise Jean "Jeannie" Nordland, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.  A memorial service for Jeannie is scheduled for a later date in June.  Arrangements under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Apr 25, 2024

Robert Henry Hejna, 94, of Abilene, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 25, 2024.  A graveside service will be on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Midway Cemetery in Hodges, under the direction of Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Robert was born on January 27, 1930 in Wilmington, Illinois to John...

Apr 23, 2024

Timothy Haven Hicke was born October 28, 1943 to parents S.F. and Beverly Hicke in LaCrosse, WI.  He was the third oldest of eight children. Tim grew up under the preaching and teaching of his father. He felt the Lord also calling him to a life of preaching and service at a young age. Tim recently recounted the story...

Apr 7, 2024

Bettye Sue Blay, a beloved mother, grandmother, and Missions Associate at ACU, has passed away at the age of 97. Born in Milan, TN, on April 4, 1927, Bettye dedicated her life to service and education, leaving an indelible mark on her family and community.

She is survived by her loving children, Merri Lynn Rideout, Danny Blay...