Obituaries
William "Bill" James McKay
Jul 11, 2026
William James McKay, M.D. (78) passed from this life on July 11, 2026. William (Bill) was born March 26, 1948 in Spokane, Washington to parents, Robert and Helen McKay.
Bill graduated from the University of Kansas in 1970 and earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1974. Bill served in the United States Army...
Barbara Louise McQueary
Oct 2, 2026
Barbara Louise Ward McQueary passed from this earth on October 1, 2026. Barbara was born on June 21, 1947, in Bryan, Texas to Thomas Dudley Ward and Frances Louise Wright Ward.
Barbara grew up in Mineral Wells, Texas, and graduated from Mineral Wells High School in 1965. She attended Southwestern University, North Texas State University, and graduated from the University of...
James Neal Hershey
Oct 9, 2026
James Neal Hershey, 61, of League City, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Texas City, Texas. He was born August 18, 1965, in Port Arthur, Texas.
James was a self-employed contractor, entrepreneur, and businessman. Throughout his career, he founded and led several successful ventures, including serving as the Founder and President of Scope Management Solutions. His entrepreneurial spirit also...
Bobby "Chip" Glenn Edwards Jr.
Oct 13, 2026
The family is composing an obituary at this time for Chip Edwards.
We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
David Royce Heller
Oct 11, 2026
David Royce Heller, affectionately known as “Pops,” of Abilene, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Abilene at the age of 84. At the family’s request, a private graveside service will be held with family.
Royce was born on March 20, 1942, in Dumas, Texas, to Berlin and Doris Heller. He and his brother, Charles Lynn Heller, grew up in...
Clifton Keith Holden
Oct 1, 2026
Clifton Keith Holden, 69, of Abilene passed away on October 1, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, October 5, 2026, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Pastor David Cason officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park...
Wilton Aikin
Sep 30, 2026
Wilton “Bill” Edwards Aikin, 89, passed away on September 30, 2026 in Abilene, Texas.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Wesley Court with Jeremy Cluff officiating.
Wilton was born in Evanston, Illinois to Wilton Aikin and Elizabeth Whitney Aikin on January 1st, 1937.He spent his early school years in Park Ridge, Illinois and later graduated...
Kyle Aaron Grigsby
Sep 28, 2026
Kyle Aaron Grigsby, 51, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2026.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Beltway Park South, 4009 Beltway South, Abilene, Texas. We are asking that everyone wears light blue or light colors to the memorial service in honor of Kyle. Golf shirts are highly encouraged.
Kyle Grigsby was...
Robert L. W. "Bob" Martin
Sep 28, 2026
Robert Lee Willis Martin, 91, of Abilene, passed away on Monday September 28, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5-7pm on Tuesday, October 6th at the Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 9:00am, Wednesday, October 7th at the Hamil Family Funeral Home with Pastor David Cason officiating. Burial...
Buddy Jack Taylor
Sep 24, 2026
It is with overwhelming sorrow and deepest love that we announce the passing of our son, Buddy Jack Taylor. He was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on September 24, 2026, at 10:07 a.m.
He is survived by his parents, Allison and Sterling Taylor, and his big brother and sister, Benjamin and Bonnie Claire Taylor, who were so excited to...
Jmeyer Barbian
Sep 24, 2026
Jmeyer “Jay” Barbian was born July 10, 1944, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Abilene, TX, to Pete Sr. and Ruby Meyer Barbian. He attended Central Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High, and was a proud Abilene High Eagle (Class of ‘62). He attended McMurry University before transferring to Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, KS. He met the love of his...
Helen Dodsworth Cartee
Sep 23, 2026
Helen Cartee (née Dodsworth), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully at home in Abilene, Texas, on September 23, 2026, after a long illness. Born on June 5, 1934, in Bowie, Texas, Helen was the cherished daughter of Clarence J. Dodsworth and Irma Glover Dodsworth.
Helen's early years were marked by a passion for learning and a dedication...
James Harold Lear
Sep 20, 2026
James Harold Lear, 84, of Abilene, passed away on September 20, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. on October 2, 2026, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. that same day, also at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, with Bernard Chris Dorsey, President of Disciples Home Missions officiating. Burial will...
Rita Joyce Turkett
Sep 18, 2026
Rita Henrickson Turkett, 84, of Abilene, TX passed away on September 18, 2026, in Abilene, TX.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, September 25, 2026, at The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene, TX with David Romanik officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Rita was born in...
Gwynell Roper Tower
Sep 17, 2026
Gwynell Roper Tower, age 94, of Abilene/Tuscola, Texas passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 13, 1931, in Collin County, Texas to Jesse L. and Emma Dorothy (Bryan) Roper, growing up in Anna, Texas.
Gwynell graduated from Anna High School in Anna, Texas. She attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas. She met...
Joe Frank Overton
Sep 15, 2026
Joe Overton, 87, of Tuscola, passed away on September 15, 2026 in his home in Tuscola.
Joe Overton was born in Abilene to Frank and Joyce Overton on April 13, 1939. He graduated from Snyder High School. After working for the railroad, he earned an Associates of Arts from Howard County Junior College before graduating with a Bachelor of Science in...
Chris Herrera III
Sep 14, 2026
Chris Herrera III, known to family and friends as Coco, passed away on September 14, 2026, at age 69. He was born on September 10, 1957, in Abilene, Texas, to Cris and Liz Herrera.
The nickname Coco stayed with him throughout his life. Coco was a tremendous musician whose passion was family and the drums. He was friendly, loving, and caring, with...
Wenzel James "Jim" Swaim, Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Wenzel James “Jim” Swaim Jr., 78, of Abilene, passed away on September 11, 2026.
Jim was born on October 18, 1947, in Abilene, Texas, to Jimmy and Jackie Swaim. He was born and raised in Abilene and graduated from Cooper High School in 1966. He later earned his master’s degree from St. Edward’s University.
Jim proudly served his country in the United...
Ronald Joe Collins
Sep 10, 2026
Ronald Joe Collins, 79, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. A lifelong resident of Abilene, Ron was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest joys in life came from his family, the outdoors, and the time he spent with the people he loved.
Ron was born in Abilene on August 26, 1947, to H.T....
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