Obituaries

Jun 12, 2026

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Rae Thompson, who left us peacefully on June 12, 2026.

Shirley will be remembered for her sense of humor, her bird calls, stories about growing up with a humble life in a small town, times with her cousins, her Indian motorcycle, and at 5'2", getting to play basketball for Wylie High...

Jun 16, 2026

Andrea “Andi” White Root, 64, of Abilene, TX, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Abilene. Even as new health challenges arose after existing ones, Andi lived her life with a joyful and generous heart.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79606.

Funeral...

May 30, 2026

Charles Layton, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on May 30, 2026. His life was marked by steadfast faith, quiet strength, humility, and deep love for his family and friends. While his passing leaves a profound emptiness in the hearts of those who knew him, his family rejoices that...

Jun 19, 2026

Jun 15, 2026

Rita Edwards

August 4, 1928 - June 15, 2026

 

On Monday, June 15, 2026, Rita Edwards a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family.

Rita, affectionately known as "MawMaw," was born on August 4, 1928, to Roy and Lehman Dixon. She attended Abilene High School and, on August 9,...

Jun 12, 2026

Mary Evelyn Patricia Temple Loss was born on December 24, 1928, in Seminary, Mississippi. Her parents were Richard Avery Temple, Sr. and Ruth Mooney. She was the oldest of 17 children. She was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and great- great grandmother.

Mary is survived by her sons Raymond Richard Loss, Jr. and Shawn Dewayne Loss, and grandson Richard...

Jun 11, 2026

Sharlotte Gaye McCarty was born January 3, 1936, in Oplin, Texas, to Ruben and Lois Windham Burrow. Raised in Denton Valley, she later moved with her family to Abilene, graduating from Abilene High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Ray McCarty in 1956. In 1964, the couple settled in Clyde, in a home along I-20 that remained Gaye's residence...

May 31, 2026

Jimmie Delle Bolin, 89, of Abilene, passed away on May 31st 2026.

Visitation will be 11:00am to 12:00pm on Friday, June 5, 2026 with the funeral immediately following from 12:00 to 1:00 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Jimmie’s lifelong friend Dr. Charles Jones of Amarillo,TX will be officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial...

May 30, 2026

Donald Ray Smith, 90, of Abilene, passed away on May, 30, 2026 in Abilene.

Viewing and visitation will be Monday, June 8th between the hours of 2pm and 6pm at Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 9th at Hamil Family Funeral Home at 11am with Wayne Lunsford officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Gap cemetery. Services are...

May 28, 2026

Billy Wayne Bass, Jr., 47, of Abilene, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at New Beginnings Pentecostal Church in Abilene, Texas, with Pastor Jonathan Neely officiating....

May 28, 2026

Billy Dean Stokes, 80, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Abilene, Texas in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

 Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Sunday, May 31, 2026, by Bryan Stokes at Hodges Baptist Church in Hawley, Texas. Burial will follow at 4:00pm Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Arrangements...

May 21, 2026

Dr. Duane C. Miller was born November 15, 1934 to Velma Casey and Covert James Miller in Lawton, Oklahoma. Duane attended Lincoln Elementary School and Lawton High School where both of his parents attended. In high school, Duane edited the high school newspaper as well as Cameron College. He attended Cameron for two years then he attended the University of Oklahoma where he...

May 20, 2026

Virginia Bird Brogan

Virginia Bird Brogan, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.

A visitation service for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX.

A graveside funeral service for family will be held at Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens...

May 15, 2026

Josie (Nena) Gonzales, age 80, of Abilene, Tx, passed away on May 15, 2026, at her home.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Hamil Funeral Family Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday May 21,2026 at Graham Street Iglesia De Cristo with the Minister of the Gospel, Mark Jones of...

May 15, 2026

Lt Col Ret Marvin (Marv) Eugene Gerard

Marvin (Marv) Eugene Gerard 93, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on May 15, 2026.

Public viewing will be 9:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, TX.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with The...

May 14, 2026

Vickie Joyce Courville, 78, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Abilene. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene with the family officiating. Burial will immediately follow. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Vickie was born...

May 6, 2026

Reagan Massey passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 84. He joins the love of his life, Joann Massey, to whom he was married for 44 years.

Reagan was born on June 10, 1941, in Hamlin, Texas, to Seth and Opal Massey. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963. He later married Joann...

May 3, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joe Sanchez on May 3, 2026. Born as Jose Armando Sanchez in Santa Anna, Texas to Guadalupe and Pedro Sanchez on January 10, 1956. Joe was a man of boundless energy and quick wit. He was always so resilient with anything he put his mind to. He overcame many...

Apr 30, 2026

B.W. “Red” Flenniken, 95, of Abilene, Texas, passed away April 30, 2026.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 6801 E. Highway 80, Odessa, Texas.

Red was born February 28, 1931, in Lamesa, Texas, to Edith Irene “NeeNee” Flenniken and Merrill Flenniken. He was raised on his family’s cotton farm, where he learned...

Apr 29, 2026

Crystal Yates (72), passed away in her home on April 29, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Crystal was born in Uvalde, Texas to Eugene and Isabel Haubner on September 4, 1953. The family moved to Sante Fe, New Mexico, where Crystal attended school...