Obituaries

Dorcas Lavoyce Walker

Dorcas Lavoyce Walker

Mar 25, 2017

Dorcas Lavoyce Darnell Walker ended her earthly life on Saturday, March 25th 2017. She was lovingly known as “Nanny” by all who knew and loved her. Born on September 22nd 1920, she was the daughter of William and Dura Maylene Darnell. She married the love of her life, Clyde Walker, on April 8th 1937. They were married for 44 years....

Vanna Gay Fulton

Vanna Gay Fulton

Mar 25, 2017

Vanna Fulton, 70, of Abilene, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Abilene. Graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 29th at the Trent Garden of Memories Cemetery with Rev. Glenda West officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 28th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. Vanna was born in...

Susan Ann Hunt

Susan Ann Hunt

Mar 24, 2017

Susan Ann Foster Hunt, 64, of Abilene, Texas, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 24, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She passed away in her home in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March, 28, 2017 at the Southwest Park Baptist Church Fellowship...

Earl Howard Zeiger

Earl Howard Zeiger

Mar 24, 2017

Earl H. Zeiger, 85, of Abilene, formerly of Phelan, CA passed away in his sleep on Friday, March 24, 2017. He is now fishing on the Platte River in Saratoga, Wyoming with his brothers as he would so vividly remember in his dreams. Earl was born in Rawlins, WY to William Zeiger and Elizabeth Watts Zeiger on February 29, 1932....

Mary Jack Milliorn

Mary Jack Milliorn

Mar 23, 2017

Jackie Milliorn, age 87, of Abilene, TX, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 in Tyler, TX. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, March 31, 2017 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 1, 2017 at North Park Baptist Church located...

Barbara Sue Cannon

Barbara Sue Cannon

Mar 22, 2017

Barbara Sue Cannon, better known as Sue, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at age 84. To celebrate her life and legacy, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017, in the Chapel at First Baptist Church in Abilene, located at 1333 North 3rd in Abilene, Texas,...

Jacqueline Jennings

Jacqueline Jennings

Mar 20, 2017

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wells Jennings, 81, of Abilene passed away on March 20, 2017 in Abilene. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday March 25th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home at 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene Texas. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday March 26th at the Coleman City Cemetery with Pastor Jim Ritter of...

Darold Warren Davis

Darold Warren Davis

Mar 17, 2017

Darold W. (Doc) Davis, age 96, of Abilene, TX passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 in Abilene. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. Burial will be on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at...

Lois Jones Elliott Haddock

Lois Jones Elliott Haddock

Mar 16, 2017

Lois Irene Jones Elliott Haddock, age 99, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18th, at Wylie Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18th, at Wylie Baptist Church, Abilene with John Ross Fanning officiating. Burial will...

Joseph Harrison Roeder

Joseph Harrison Roeder

Mar 15, 2017

Joseph Harrison Roeder, 91, of Abilene, TX, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March15, 2017, in Abilene, Texas. The family will receive friends at a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 17th, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. A memorial service will be held at First Central Presbyterian Church on Saturday,...

Kenneth Lane Paige

Kenneth Lane Paige

Mar 10, 2017

Kenneth Lane Paige, 44, of Marble Falls, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Sunday, March 12, 2017 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. A Memorial Service celebrating Kenny's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 13, 2017 at First Central Presbyterian...

Mary Ester Catalina

Mary Ester Catalina

Mar 9, 2017

Mary Ester Catalina, 91, died Thursday, March 9, 2017. The daughter of William and Mary Arminda Mullinix Moore, Mary was born on March 11, 1925 in Hidalgo County, Texas. In 1942 she married John Joseph Catalina in Yuma, Arizona. God granted them 73 wonderful years of marriage. Mary, who was also known as “Mim”, enjoyed working in the family citrus...

Hundley Vinson Rankin

Hundley Vinson Rankin

Mar 8, 2017

Hundley V. Rankin age 93, died March 8 after a lengthy illness at Stone Gate Nursing Center. Funeral services to be held at 2:00 PM, March 11 at Hamil Family Funeral Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd; Abilene Texas 79606. Burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Cemetery, Abilene Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Ridglea...

Coral Leslie Maker

Coral Leslie Maker

Mar 6, 2017

Coral Leslie (Corky) Maker Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away in Abilene, Texas on March 6, 2017 as the result of complications from a fall. When her husband Red Maker died in 2006, Corky was left broken hearted, but she was a strong woman who was determined to enjoy her remaining years and live life on her own terms....

Kurt Dustin Childress

Kurt Dustin Childress

Mar 4, 2017

Kurt Dustin Childress, 38, of Abilene, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Dusty, as we knew him was born June 19, 1978 to Kurt and Becky Childress at Hendrick Medical Center. They definitely broke the mold when they made Dusty. He attended Abilene schools and drove a truck most of his life....

David J. Varner

David J. Varner

Mar 3, 2017

David Jeffery Varner, 54, of Abilene, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Southern Hills Church of Christ located at 3666 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79605. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Southern Hills Church of...

Harry Swofford

Harry Swofford

Mar 1, 2017

Harry Swofford This morning, March 1, 2017, the rays of the Abilene sun shone through the shades in the bedroom and while listening to the Spirit of Aggieland, surrounded by his children who love him, he departed to be with his Lord. A celebration of life memorial service for Harry Swofford of Abilene will be held at 3 to 5...

Patricia Bond Roberts

Patricia Bond Roberts

Feb 28, 2017

Patsy Roberts (Patricia Bond Autrey) passed away in Abilene, Texas, on Tuesday, February 28th, one day shy of her 83rd birthday. Her natural state in life was one of joy, laughter, grace and love, and better than that or because of it she was just plain easy to be around and nice to everyone, a rare thing in a person....

Catherine  Cathey

Catherine Cathey

Feb 28, 2017

Catherine “Mama C” Cathey, age 96, passed from this world Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Catherine was born in Lorenzo, TX to Mary Frances and William Berkley Dillard on August 10, 1920. She graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, leading the way for her children and grandchildren to follow in her footsteps. She later earned her Master’s degree in...

Lloyd Harold Hudman

Lloyd Harold Hudman

Feb 26, 2017

Lloyd Harold Hudman, 93, of Abilene, passed away on the 27th of February 2017 surrounded by his loving family. A committal service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene with Guy Irvin and Jeff Zirkle of First United Methodist Church officiating. Services are under the direction of The...