Obituaries
William Pope
May 8, 2025
William "Bill" Franklin Pope was born April 16, 1934, in Abilene, Texas, on the family farm affectionately known as "Caps" to Bobbie and Richard Pope. He was a fraternal twin of his brother Joe and beloved by his older sister Rhama Dell. He died peacefully in his sleep on May 8, 2025, at 91 years old.
Bill Pope was the quintessential...
Jena Madeley
May 7, 2025
Jena Beth Madeley, 54, of Abilene, TX, passed away on May 7, 2025 in Abilene. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, TX. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Baker Heights Church of Christ with Sam Dilbeck of Baker Heights Church of...
Aubrey Chloe Pearson
May 3, 2025
Aubrey Chloe Pearson, 2 months of Lubbock, TX, entered Heaven on May 3, 2025 in Abilene, TX, surrounded by her loved ones.
The celebration of her life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, May 15 at Beltway Park - North Campus with David McQueen of Beltway Park, officiating. Because Aubrey was such a bright light in our world, the family requests...
Dr. Millard Julian Kimery, Sr.
May 3, 2025
Dr. Millard Julian Kimery, Sr., age 93, passed away at home on May 3, 2025 in Abilene, Texas.
A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1:00 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, Texas, with Chaplain James Martin officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap...
Katherine "Kathy" Jean Bundy
Apr 30, 2025
Katherine "Kathy" Jean Bundy, 69, of Abilene, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be 4:30 - 6:30 pm Sunday May 11, 2025, at The Hamil Family Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday May 12, 2025, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with David Cason officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial...
Jerry Smith
Apr 30, 2025
Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith passed into the loving arms of Jesus on April 30, 2025, at the age of eighty-eight. He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was an active member of the Baker Heights Church of Christ for over thirty-five years. Jerry remained steadfast in his beliefs, demonstrated perseverance, and completed his journey to achieve his crown of...
Olan Beard
Apr 25, 2025
Olan Beard
Olan Eugene Beard, age 71, won his battle and passed into the arms of Jesus April 25, 2025, in Abilene, TX after a lengthy, complicated illness.
Visitation will be Monday, April 28, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of his life well-lived at 2:00 p.m. with burial at Atoka Cemetery in Novice, Texas. Visitation and services, under the...
Randy Hibler
Apr 23, 2025
Randy Gene Hibler, age 62, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.
Visitation will be 12:00pm to 2:00pm and funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Hamil Funeral Home.
The burial service for Randy will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. The Hamil Family...
Dorothy Anne "Dot" McNeil
Apr 22, 2025
Dorothy "Dot" Anne Reeves McNeil passed from this life to "meet Jesus" on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Dorothy Anne Reeves was born on December 5, 1936, in Kennett, Missouri to James Andrew MacCleveland Reeves (M.C.) and Grace Elise Cowart Reeves. She was the youngest of three children by 12 and 16 years, making her the true baby of the family. She...
Ava Irene ("Chic") Owens
Apr 20, 2025
Ava Irene (“Chic”) Owens, 89, of Abilene, Texas passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 after entering Hospice at Hendrick South for the last couple of hours of her life. The last year “Chic” had struggled with different health issues resulting from an inability to stand and walk with much stability resulting in multiple falls.
Visitation will be from 5:00...
David Bradshaw
Apr 19, 2025
David Ray Bradshaw, 62, fought a strong and courageous fight for his life until the very end. Surrounded by those who loved him most, David passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at a Dallas hospital.
David was born on February 13, 1963, in Abilene, Texas, to Ronnie and Barbara (Crossland) Bradshaw. He graduated from Cooper High School in 1981....
Lewis Larry Thompson
Apr 18, 2025
On Friday evening, April 18, 2025, Lewis “Larry” Thompson, 80, of Fort Worth, passed away in Grapevine, TX into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. and funeral services will follow the next afternoon on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Both events are under the direction...
Bennie Mouser
Apr 18, 2025
Bennie Ruth George Mouser
After the stillbirth of a baby girl and death of a three month old baby boy due to a congenital heart defect, the prayers of Spencer and Ethel Cadenhead George were answered. A baby girl was born on September 27,1937, to this devout Christian couple. Bennie Ruth was named after her maternal grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Cadenhead.
Bennie Ruth...
Charles R. "Dick" Gruber
Apr 17, 2025
Charles R. Dick Gruber
Charles Richard "Dick" Gruber, age 84, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Dick's life was marked by dedication to family, a passion for sports and the outdoors, and a legacy of leadership and love.
Born on July 7, 1940, in El Paso, Texas, Dick grew up with strong...
Carol Johnson Kaercher
Apr 14, 2025
CAROL JOHNSON KAERCHER
Carol Johnson Kaercher, age 78, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Abilene.
Carol was born in Jayton, Texas, to John Martin and Mary Lynn (Harrison) Johnson on August 30, 1946. She attended Jayton area schools, graduating from Jayton High School in 1964. Throughout her life, Carol remained a proud Jayton Jaybird. Carol continued her education...
Frankie Silva
Apr 13, 2025
Frank C. Silva, age 75, passed away peacefully in his home on April 13, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.
Born on April 12, 1950, in Stockton, California, to Frank Tony Silva and Helen McIntire, Frank lived a life of perseverance and service. His journey took him from the trade of master electrician to graduating from Hardin-Simmons University, where he earned his credentials...
Terry Goodman
Apr 13, 2025
Terry Shane Goodman, 67, of Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025 at home in Abilene, Tx.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00p.m. on April 17, 2025 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX. A private graveside ceremony will be held on April 18, 2025 at the Hamby Cemetery with Pastor David Cason officiating. Services are...
Vickie Brown
Apr 13, 2025
Vickie Lee Brown, 74, of Abilene, TX, passed away on April 13, 2025 in Abilene.
Visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Broadview Baptist Church 2500 S 27th St, Abilene, with Pastors Wes Terry and David Cason, officiating. Burial will follow...
Shirley Coleman
Apr 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Coleman, who peacefully left this world surrounded by family on April 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was born on March 28, 1959, in Aberdeen, SD to George & Deloris Schmidt. She attended school in Groton, SD & enjoyed participating in marching band &...
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