Obituaries
Jerry Williams
Jul 8, 2025
Jerry Laneer Williams, 91, of Abilene died on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Abilene.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10 from 5-7 p.m. at Hamil Family Funeral Home with a funeral service at 1:00 on Friday, July 11 at First Baptist Church, Abilene. Burial will follow the service at the Neinda cemetery.
Jerry Williams was born in Hamlin, Texas...
Robbie Gholson
Jul 6, 2025
Robbie Jo Shewmake Gholson, 102, of Abilene, passed away on July 6, 2025 in Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, July, 9 at Southside Baptist Church, with Chaplain Bobby Towel, of Interim Hospice of Abilene, officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Robbie was...
Marion Simpson
Jul 5, 2025
Marion Parrish Simpson was born into this world on September 3rd ,1938 in Sabanno, Texas to Turner and Ellen Simpson. He and his two brothers, Vernon and Paul, were raised throughout West Texas. After their family settled down in Anson, all three boys graduated from Anson High School. Marion remained a proud class of 1956 Anson Tiger his entire life.
He...
Holly Frizzell
Jul 4, 2025
Miriam "Holly" Frizzell passed away tragically during the Texas Hill Country floods on July 4, 2025. Born on April 28, 1953, in Gainesville, Texas, Holly was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her passing leaves an unfillable space in the hearts of all who knew her.
She grew up in Abilene, Texas, the only daughter of Carolyn Robertson...
Anne Ward
Jul 4, 2025
Marsha “Anne” Ward, 78, of Abilene, Texas died Friday, July 4th, 2025, at Lyndale Memory Care in Abilene, Texas.
The daughter of Ralph Ewing and Ruth Webb, Anne was born on September 6th, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended McLain High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma followed by St. John’s School of Nursing in Tulsa. Following nursing school, Anne worked as a...
Mary Cole
Jul 3, 2025
Mary J. Cole of Abilene, Texas passed away July 3, 2025, in Cleveland, Tennessee in the presence of her family.
A graveside ceremony will be conducted at Potosi Cemetery at 10:00 AM Friday July 11, 2025, conducted by Hamil Family Funeral Home. Per her wishes, there will be no viewing or processional. Mary will be laid to rest beside her husband...
Beverly Wright
Jul 3, 2025
Bev Wright, age 90, of Abilene, TX peacefully passed away on July 3, 2025 in Abilene, Texas.
The Celebration of Bev's life will be on Monday, July 14, 2025 and will begin with Graveside Services at 10:00 am in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 US 277, Abilene 79606. The Funeral Service is immediately following at 11:00 am at First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange...
Glen Brooks
Jul 1, 2025
Glen Edwin Brooks, aged 95, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at Hendrick South Hospital in Abilene, Texas.
Born on April 26, 1930, in Alameda, California, Glen built a rewarding career as a real estate agent and broker, working primarily in the Hayward, California area—a role he greatly enjoyed.
Those who knew Glen fondly remember his unique sense of humor, often...
Patsy A. Williams
Jun 29, 2025
Patsy Ann Rehm Williams, 88 of Abilene, passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with Alzheimer’s on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Rowlett, Tx.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Dr....
Carl Girvin Harkins
Jun 25, 2025
Carl Girvin Harkins, Sr., of Abilene, TX, passed away on June 25, 2025. He was 86. Girvin lived a life of scholarship, teaching, service, and deep love of family.
Girvin was born in Colorado City, TX, to Carl Gracey and Victoria Marie (Girvin) Harkins on June 14, 1939. He graduated from Colorado High School at 16, and McMurry University cum laude...
Larry Felty
Jun 23, 2025
Larry Wayne Felty, age 78, of Abilene, passed away on June 22, 2025, in Abilene Texas.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday July 12th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Dr. Jeff Reid of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, officiating.
Larry was born in Wichita Falls to Alfred & Mary Felty on February 20th 1947. He went to school...
James D. "Jimmy" Tittle
Jun 22, 2025
James D. (“Jimmy”) Tittle passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the age of 97. To celebrate his life and legacy, friends and family are invited to gather outdoors at Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, Texas, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19th, following a private graveside service earlier that morning in the Abilene Municipal Cemetery, 1133 Cottonwood...
Angelika Cantrell
Jun 21, 2025
Angelika Jutta Cantrell, “Angie” to her friends and “Oma” to her grandkids, passed away peacefully after watching the sunrise for the last time on June 21st after a long battle with cancer in Abilene, Texas.
Angie was born in Esslingen am Necker, Germany, in 1953. She was the daughter of Friedrich and Anna Luise Bartosch. She finished her apprenticeship and worked...
Jerry Chance "JC" Nell
Jun 20, 2025
Jerry "JC" Nell, age 15, passed away on Friday, June 20, at his home in Hawley, TX.
JC was born on August 27, 2009, in Decatur, TX, to Jeremy and Amy Nell. He had a heart as big as he was and was a fountain of random knowledge, often referred to as a walking encyclopedia. Family was incredibly important to him,...
Sherry Smith
Jun 19, 2025
Sherry Smith, 80, passed on June 19th, 2025 in Abilene.
Sherry is survived by her sons, Brian and Kevin (Betsy), sister Shirley, as well as her grandchildren, Zane, Paislee, Cailan, Morgan, Sydney, Avery and Orrin, and great-granddaughter Sienna.
Sherry was predeceased by her parents, Virgil and Lucy Turner.
The family of Sherry Smith wishes to extend sincere thanks to the Abilene Police Department for their...
Sherri Merket
Jun 19, 2025
Sherri Muncrief Merket, 66, of Abilene, joined her Heavenly Father on June 19, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, while surrounded by her closest family.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm on Monday, June 23, at the Hamil Family Funeral Home in Abilene.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 24, at Beltway Park South in Abilene with pastors Randy Turner and Geoffrey...
Gary Wilson
Jun 17, 2025
Gary Lee Wilson ended his decade-long battle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia on June 17, 2025. He was 76.
Gary retired as Assistant Director and Professor of Ranch Management at TCU. Previously, he taught at Missouri Western State College and earlier at New Mexico State University. After retiring from the classroom, he continued to consult with agriculture departments and...
Ruby Lanell Nelson Starks
Jun 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ruby Nelson Starks
Ruby Nelson Starks, 92, of Abilene, Texas, peacefully departed this life on June 16, 2025, to reunite with her beloved family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 2 PM to 4 PM. A memorial service will follow on June 23, 2025 at 2 PM at Hamil Family Funeral Home,...
Tommy Culwell
Jun 15, 2025
Tommy Culwell, 74, of Abilene, TX, went home to be with the Lord on June 15th, 2025.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 19th, at Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 20th, at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, TX, with Pastor David Stevens officiating. Burial will...
Doug Tillman
Jun 9, 2025
John Douglas Tillman, age 70, passed away from a long battle with numerous health issues, on Monday, June 9th, 2025, at Brightpointe at Lytle Lake nursing home. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, nephew and a great friend to many.
Doug, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 13th,...
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