Obituaries
Rose Ann Moyers
Aug 1, 2009
Rose Ann Moyers, 90, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009, in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, at Frelsburg Baptist Church in Frelsburg, Texas, with Pastor Gary Henneke and Minister Bruce Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 5. Rose was born in Mangham,...
Ann Eldridge Hall
Aug 1, 2009
Abilene native Ann Eldridge Hall passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Calvary Hospital in New York City after a valiant struggle with cancer. A memorial service will be held in Abilene at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal, with a reception to follow at the church. A graveside service...
Linda Kay Lambert
Jul 30, 2009
Linda Kay Lambert, 57, formerly of Abilene, went into the arms of her Heavenly Father, Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Uvalde, Texas. Born in Abilene, Texas on July 31, 1951, Linda was the daughter of Maxine (Humphrey) and H. M. Landers. In Abilene, she graduated from Cooper High School in 1969 and Glen & Lottie's School of Beauty on March...
James Othel Barnett
Jul 29, 2009
Jim Barnett, 79, a longtime resident of Plains, Texas and current resident of Abilene, Texas went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center with his family by his side. Jim was born to Omar Futhey and Beatrice Fay (Whitesides) Barnett on January 3, 1930, in Rochester, Texas. He lived in Morton, Texas 27...
Jo Anne Clark
Jul 27, 2009
Jo Anne Clark, 83, of Abilene, died Monday, July 27, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, 7457 West Lake Road. Jo Anne was born on April...
Donald Eugene Herron
Jul 27, 2009
Donald E. Herron, 74, of Coleman, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the Texas State Veterans...
Robin DeLynn Johnson
Jul 21, 2009
Robin DeLynn Johnson, 48, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Abilene, Texas. Robin was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on April 3, 1961, and moved from Artesia to Abilene twelve years ago. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Survivors include her father, Gilbert Orosco of Artesia, NM; mother, Katie Hefley Gunter and stepfather, Tommy Gunter, of Abilene; son,...
Laura Grey Packer
Jul 20, 2009
Laura Grey Hejl Packer, 56, of Abilene, TX passed away on July 20, 2009 in Abilene, TX. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2009 at Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E Ambler...
Melinda McNally
Jul 19, 2009
Melinda "Mindy" Smith McNally, 44, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, at an Abilene medical center. A native of Abilene, Texas, she was born on March 17, 1965, the daughter of Linda (Riewe) and Bryan Smith. She graduated from Abilene High School with the Class of "83", and attended both Hardin-Simmons University and Cisco Junior College. Mindy and Stephen A. McNally...
Gordon Asbury
Jul 16, 2009
Gordon Asbury, Jr. was relieved of his battle with cancer on July 16, 2009. His family and, of course, many friends lost a faithful, loyal, patriotic citizen. He died at home, surrounded by the immediate family, caretaker, Ms. Nickie Trammell and loyal farmhand and friend of over 35 years, Jose Carreon. Gordon was born in Pecos, Texas on November 16,...
Blake Burton
Jul 15, 2009
Richard Blake Burton passed away on July 15, 2009 at the age of 39. A native of Abilene, Blake is survived by his parents, Dick and Shotti Burton of Abilene, two sisters, Becky Burton of Fort Worth and Patricia Fleming and her husband Stan of Chesapeake, Virginia as well as six cousins including Bruce and Brent Unrue, Mary Jean Baker,...
Tommy Martin Dupree
Jul 12, 2009
Tommy Martin Dupree, 87, died Sunday, July 12, 2009, at an Abilene nursing center. The son of the late Lela Irene (Gannaway) and Rochelle Callaway Dupree, Tommy was born on February 15, 1922 in Wingate, Texas, and was a lifelong resident of Abilene, having attended Abilene High School. During World War II, he served in the South Pacific and was...
James Leroy Copeland
Jul 9, 2009
James Leroy Copeland, 80, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Windcrest Alzheimers Care Center in Abilene, Texas. Born in Altoona, Alabama, on April 6, 1929, James was the son of Osie (Burton) and Oscar S. Copeland. He was a U. S. Army veteran and worked as a machinist. James was preceded in death by his wife, Clarinda Beres Copeland, on...
Robert Laney Owen
Jul 5, 2009
Robert Laney "Bobby" Owen, 79, of Abilene passed away July 5, 2009. Services will be held at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, Texas at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8th. Viewing will be at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 7th. The committal service will be at Rest...
William Claude Wright
Jul 4, 2009
W. C. (Claude) Wright passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at age 99. He will be laid to rest at Elmwood Memorial Park next to his beloved wife of 49 years, Zella, and their two sons, Marvin and Travis, who preceded him in death. Claude leaves behind his son Allen Wright and daughter-in-law Gethine, and two much loved...
Jimmy David Paige
Jul 3, 2009
Jimmy David Paige, 57, of Abilene, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Born in Coleman, Texas, on November 14, 1951, he was the son of Birdie (Walker) and Walter David Paige. He was a 1970 graduate of Abilene High School and served in the Army National Guard. Having worked for AEP for 37 years, Jimmy...
Bessie Odessa Casey
Jul 1, 2009
Bessie O. Casey, 94, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at an Abilene nursing center. The daughter of Mary (Self) and Charlie Fisher, Bessie was born on the Fisher family home place in Comanche County, Texas on February 1, 1915. She attended school in Morton Valley and her family later moved to Breckenridge where she met and married R. B. Casey...
Frank B. Riggins
Jun 30, 2009
Frank B. Riggins, 70, of Hawley, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009 at the Clearfork Baptist Church in Hawley with Rev. Tom Satterwhite officiating. Burial will follow in the Hawley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday at...