Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

Debora Holcomb Marek, 70, of Abilene, passed away in her home on  December 7, 2023, in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. 

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church,  2801 Antilley Road, Abilene. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with "Pastor K" Clyde Kieschnick officiating. Burial will...

Dec 7, 2023

Robert Blake “R.B.” Choate, 91, died peacefully on December 7, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones in Abilene, TX. He was born February 24, 1932 to Emelia Margaret (Krienke) and Raymond Earl Choate in Abilene, where he lived his entire life.

On September 28, 1973, R.B. married his beloved wife, Wanda “Joyce” McCaffety, and together they owned and operated...

Dec 4, 2023

Nancy Katherine Tharp of Abilene, 80 years old, passed away on December 4, 2023, at Hendrick Medical Center South, in Abilene.

A memorial service will be held, 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 23, 2023, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Jake Godwin officiating.

Nancy was born in Abilene to Dorothy and Clark Thompson on August 28, 1943. She was...

Dec 1, 2023

Martin Ray Gohlke, 66, was wrapped in the arms of Jesus on December 1, 2023 in Abilene, TX with his family at his bedside following a short battle with dementia. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Hamil Family Funeral home in Abilene. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at...

Nov 30, 2023

Jerry Hewitt, 79, of Hamby passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 30, 2023, in Abilene, TX. A celebration of life will be held Monday, December 4th at 2 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6649 Buffalo Gap Rd. Services will be led by his long-time friend, Pastor Rick Hargrove. Burial will follow at Hamby Cemetery.

Jerry...

Nov 30, 2023

Barbara Sue Barnes, 86, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born on July 23, 1937, in Burns Flat, OK to Chester and Pauline Chapman.

Barbara attended school in Foss, OK. She married George Phillip Barnes on June 20, 1973, in Phoenix, AZ. Barbara and George were faithful members of Wylie Baptist Church. She worked at Sul...

Nov 30, 2023

Richard W. "Dick" Casey of Abilene, Texas walked through the gates of Heaven on November 30, 2023.

Dick was born to Joseph T. and Ethel (Hamner) Casey on August 3, 1934, in Runnels County, Texas.

In 1952, Dick moved from Shep to Abilene to start his lifelong career of tile work. He worked over 60 years for Casey Tile and...

Nov 28, 2023

Margie Sue (Hickman) Finley, 75, of Tuscola, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was born to W.B. and Maybelle Hickman in Snyder, TX on October 17, 1948, the youngest of seven daughters.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, December 4, at Beltway Park South in the chapel, with visitation starting one hour prior at 11:00...

Nov 27, 2023

Ronald Earl Reagan, 81, of Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, in Abilene, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born in Big Spring, TX to Earl T. Reagan and Geneva (Langley) Reagan.  He attended school at Big Spring High School and graduated in 1961. He attended Howard College in Big Spring, TX. He married Charlotte Stevens...

Nov 26, 2023

Del Davis of Abilene, Texas and formerly of Sebastopol, California passed peacefully in his sleep on November 26, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 on Wednesday, November 29 at Iberis Cemetery, Hardwick Rd, Abilene, TX. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606.

Del was...

Nov 25, 2023

Nov 24, 2023

Maxine Williams, daughter of Ruby & Clifford Tarrant, was born Sue Maxine Tarrant at Eula, Callahan County, Texas, August 19,1932 & passed away peacefully at home in Ridgway, CO with her Granddaughter, Molly Taylor by her side, November 24, 2023.

She attended Eula School, graduating in 1949. She was an excellent basketball player winning thirty-six medals and other honors.

After...

Nov 24, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" June Hogan Goldsmith passed away on November 24, 2023 in Abilene. A memorial will be held at a later date.

Sandy was born September 25, 1953, in Merkel, Tx, to June and Leona Hogan. She graduated from Merkel High School, received her BBA from McMurry College, and her MBA from Abilene Christian University. She was a CPA in...

Nov 22, 2023

Herman Hogan Lofland, Jr, 94, of Abilene, TX, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Abilene, TX.

Visitation will be 12:00pm noon on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, December 1, 2023 at Hamil Family Funeral Chapel with Burtis Williams a Chaplain for Hospice of the Big...

Nov 22, 2023

Christine L. Moses, 91, met her Savior face to face on November 22, 2023. She had an amazing walk with the Lord, trusting Him over every detail of her life all the way Home. What a glorious entrance she must have made.

Chris was born in Bertram, Texas, to John & Della Riggs, and spent her childhood in San Saba....

Nov 21, 2023

 

MARGARET’S OBITUARY

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Margaret Morris DeLay left this life at the age of 90 for a life with her Heavenly Father. She will be joyfully greeted by her husband, Flakie DeLay, her parents, Robert and Lea Baxter Morris, her sister, Bettye Morris Todd, and so many other family members and friends.

Margaret gave her life...

Nov 17, 2023

Robert ‘Bob’ Clare Kolquist passed away on November 17, 2023 in Granbury, TX.

Memorial services will be 10:00am Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church 2801 Antilley Rd, Abilene, TX.   Arrangements are with The Hamil Family Funeral Home 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX.

 Bob was born on January 6, 1947 in Duluth, MN to Clarence and Ruth Kolquist....

Nov 17, 2023

Randell Don Vinson went home to Jesus and to be with his Bride Elaine on November 17, 2023. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21, at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.

Randy was born June 27, 1958, to Dub and Monty...

Nov 17, 2023

Ben Ray Holmes, 79, of Abilene, passed away on Friday, November 17, peacefully at home in Abilene.

Ben was born in Abilene to Ray O. Holmes and Marie Johnson Holmes on June 2, 1944.  He went to school at Wylie, South Junior and graduated with the first graduating class at Cooper High School in 1962. He also attended Hardin Simmons...

Nov 16, 2023

Sheryl Koltermann, 73, of Abilene, TX passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Abilene.

Visitation will be held from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with the Funeral service to follow at 12:30 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.  The burial will follow at 2:00 pm at The Texas State...