Obituaries
Nancy Rogers
Jun 26, 2014
Nancy Rogers, 77, of Tuscola, Texas, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at an Abilene medical center. Born in Caps, Texas in Taylor County on June 28, 1936, Nancy was the daughter of Virginia (Norcross) and Austin McClure. She was an Abilene area resident for her entire life. She attended school in Eula and graduated from Eula High School. She received...
Helen Frances Wommack
Jun 26, 2014
Helen Frances Wommack, 87, also known as Mema to her grandchildren, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Windcrest Alzheimers Care Center in Abilene, Texas. She had been a resident of Abilene since 1952 when she moved here with Everett W. Wommack, her husband of 32 years. Helen was born on December 8, 1926 in Fort Worth, Texas to...
Jackie Stewardson
Jun 25, 2014
Jackie Stewardson, 86, of Abilene, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at an Abilene medical center. Born in Coleman, Texas on September 24, 1927, Jackie was the daughter of Berta Lee (Riley) and A.P. Duncan. She graduated from Doole High School in McCullough County, Texas, and received her Associate Degree in Accounting from Draughn’s Business College in 1946. In November of...
Calvin O'Grady Haltom
Jun 24, 2014
Calvin O. Haltom, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in Abilene at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, in Loraine Cemetery in Loraine, Texas with Rev. Doyle Combs officiating, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7...
Larry Mack Condra
Jun 24, 2014
Larry Mack Condra, 65, of Abilene, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Born in Lubbock, Texas on April 20, 1949, he was the son of Doris Lorene (Gill) and Bill Condra. He had a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from ACU and worked on extensive graduate studies. He taught at Abilene High School, including leading the PALS program. He earned his...
Matthew Chad Connally
Jun 21, 2014
Matthew Chad Connally, 37, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 21st, 2014. Matt was surrounded by his family and friends during his last days. At the time of his passing, Matt’s mom and sister were by his side. As he passed from this world, Matt had the biggest smile and brightest eyes as if he...
Naomi Bratton
Jun 20, 2014
Naomi Bernice Clardy Bratton, 92, passed away Friday June 20, 2014 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. A graveside Service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, June 28 at Laurel Land Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, under the direction of Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road of Abilene, Texas. The minister will be Bro. Ronald Morgan of Springhill, Louisiana....
Diego Barajas Olvera
Jun 18, 2014
Diego Barajas Olvera, 20, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was born August 17, 1993 in Mexico City, Mexico. Diego was a promising young man, who loved his family and will greatly be missed. He graduated from Cooper High School in May of 2012. He was employed by Firestone Complete Auto Care and was studying Auto mechanics at Cisco...
Andrew Colby Nowell
Jun 17, 2014
Andrew Colby Nowell, 23, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Born in Abilene, Texas on February 25, 1991, Andrew was the son of Connie B. Hayhurst and Keith D. Nowell. Andrew loved skateboarding, hunting and fishing, as well as camping. He loved being around his friends and family, and would do anything to help anybody and his friends. He was...
Conrad Christopher Bratton
Jun 16, 2014
Conrad Christopher Bratton, 73, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal officiated by The Right Rev. James Folts, The Right Rev. J. Scott Mayer, The Rev. David Puckett, The Rev. Mary Glover, The Rev. David Romanik,...
June Burnett
Jun 15, 2014
June Marie Burnett passed from this life Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Windcrest Alzheimer’s Care Center in Abilene after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She would have been 88 years of age on June 27th. A graveside service will be held at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, 7457 West Lake Road, at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20th. There...
Billy Carter Young
Jun 13, 2014
Billy Carter Young, 88, of Abilene died Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born in Brownfield, Texas, on January 6, 1926 to William Franklin and Mary Elsie (Carter) Young, and grew up on the family ranch in the Pyron Community. He graduated from Pyron High School in 1943, and faced with being drafted chose to enter the U.S. Navy. He...
George C. Stewart
Jun 3, 2014
George Claire Stewart, Jr., DVM, 91 of Abilene passed away at his home on June 3, 2014 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. in Abilene, from 6:30 to 8:30 on Thursday, June 5, 2014. A celebration of Dr. Stewart’s life will be held in the Chapel at First Baptist Church...
Scott Laric Steenblock
Jun 1, 2014
Scott Laric Steenblock, 31, died June 1, 2014 at an Abilene medical center. Born in Abilene, Texas, on August 8, 1982, Scott was the son of Pamela Sue (Wentrcek) and Gary T. Steenblock. He attended Abilene High School for three years and graduated from Jim Ned High School before attending both Hardin-Simmons University and Cisco. He was All City Band,...
Frank Emerson Peck
May 31, 2014
Frank Emerson Peck, 95, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas. Frank was born in Dallas, Texas on June 23, 1918. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. He had lived in Abilene from 1951 to 2011. He retired in 1987 as president of Batjer and Associates after 36 years of service....
Charles Eugene White
May 31, 2014
Charles Eugene “Gene” White, Sr., was called home to his final reward on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Hendrick Medical Center. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. Funeral Services will be at Broadview Baptist Church on Thursday, June 5 at 2:00 pm with Rev. David...
Monnell M. Taylor
May 30, 2014
Monnell Mildred Thompson Taylor (96) passed away in Conroe, Texas on May 30, 2014 with her daughter at her side. The last of seven children of U.D. and Ida Thompson, Monnell was born on December 7, 1917 near Stamford, Texas. She was married on July 17, 1937 in Plainview, Texas, to R. O. Bill Taylor of Anson, Texas. They celebrated...
Kevin Lee Bradshaw
May 25, 2014
Kevin Lee Bradshaw, 44, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Broadview Baptist Church with Rev. David Cason officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap...
Harriann Rice Goldsmith
May 23, 2014
Harriann Rice Goldsmith, 91, a lifelong resident of Abilene, Texas, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Hendrick Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, May 26...
James Foster
May 23, 2014
Funeral Services for James E. Foster of the Wylie Community will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Oldham Lane Church of Christ with Chris McCurley and Larry Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Potosi Cemetery. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. James was born in Abilene, Texas...