Obituaries
Samuel Frank Hughes
Jan 31, 2021
On Sunday, January 31st, Samuel F Hughes passed away in Abilene, Texas. Anyone who knew Sam, knew him for his jovial storytelling, frequent jokes, occasional pranks, huge smile and warm greetings. Sam loved music and dancing, fried onion rings, boating at Hords Creek Lake, stiffly starched Wranglers, vintage cars, jelly filled donuts, time on the John Deere, playing cards, and...
Ricky Jay Graham
Jan 30, 2021
Ricky Jay Graham, 62, of Buffalo Gap, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2021 in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be 6:00pm-8:00pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home in Abilene, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday February 4, 2021 at Wylie Baptist Church with Ronnie Guess and Mike Harkrider of Wylie Baptist Church, officiating. Burial...
Charles Thomas DeMatty
Jan 29, 2021
Charles Thomas DeMatty, 69, of Abilene passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1951 in Pennsylvania. Charles served his county in the United States Air Force and the National Guard. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann DeMatty. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
James Edwin Melson
Jan 27, 2021
After a remarkable life James Edwin Melson, age 97, passed away on January 27, 2021. It is with great joy that we think about the reunion of Ed and Marguerite, now together with our Lord. Ed was born on a small farm near Mt. Vernon, Texas to Fannie and Jack Melson. At the time, Ed's older sister Bennie Ruth was...
Linda Inman Mitchell
Jan 27, 2021
Linda Inman Mitchell, 76, of Abilene, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Abilene.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday January 30, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Wylie Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Harkrider, officiating. Services are under...
Johnny Vance Marek
Jan 27, 2021
Johnny Vance Marek, born December 5, 1950, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 70.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 30 from 12 pm until 2 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, with funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm, with “Pastor K” Clyde Kieschnick of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow at the...
Raphael Eziafaka Onyemelukwe
Jan 26, 2021
Dr. Raphael Eziafaka Ifeanyi Onyemelukwe, 84, of Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria, passed away on January 26th, 2021 in Abilene, Texas U.S.A.
Time for visiting will be Saturday, February 13 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, with a small private funeral service following at 2 pm, with Pastor Mike Harkrider of Wylie Baptist Church officiating, assisted...
Connie Giles Holladay
Jan 26, 2021
Connie Giles Holladay, 65, of Abilene, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Abilene.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday January 30, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Cliff Stewart, officiating....
Jenny Hicks
Jan 25, 2021
Jenny Hicks, 86, of Abilene, passed from this life on Monday, January 25, 2021 in Abilene.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at Elmwood Memorial Park with Joe Mark Cargile and Jud Powell, officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Jenny was born on November 15, 1934...
James Earl Brooks
Jan 25, 2021
James Earl Brooks passed into the loving arms of God on January 25, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28 from 5-7 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Graveside services will be held at 11 am Friday, January 29 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 US Hwy 277 South...
Guadalupe Hererra
Jan 24, 2021
Guadalupe Hererra, Sr, 74, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2021 in Abilene.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, Texas.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with David Cranfill, officiating....
Rex Thane Akins
Jan 23, 2021
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Rex Thane Akins, 62, devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather, has courageously endured this life's journey and late struggles until he passed on Saturday, January 23,...
Rex Patrick Walker
Jan 23, 2021
Rex Patrick Walker 81 of Abilene TX passed away on Saturday January 21st 2021 in Abilene TX
Memorial Services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday January 27, 2021 at Mosaic Baptist Church Abilene, TX with Dr. J Miller and Keith Clifton officiating. Services will also be live streamed through Mosaic Church of Abilene’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MosaicAbilene/. The Family will host visitors immediately following...
Katelynn Paige Brooks
Jan 21, 2021
Katelynn Paige Brooks, age 24, of Abilene, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, January 21, 2021.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Friday, January 29th, 2021 at The Hamil Funeral Home in Abilene, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at Beltway Park North campus with Geoffrey Turner, of Beltway Park, officiating. Burial...
Raymond Lee Ware
Jan 20, 2021
Raymond Lee Ware passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 82.
Raymond will be honored at a Graveside gathering and a Memorial Service on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Graveside Service at 11:00am at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Abilene, 7457 West Lake Road, Abilene, TX 79601 and a...
Charlotte Kathleen Roy
Jan 20, 2021
Charlotte Bevels Roy of Abilene, TX passed away on January 20, 2021 at Hendrick Medical Center North, Abilene, TX.
Visitation will be 5-7pm on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 25, 2021 at 10:00am in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church, 1333 N.3rd, Abilene, TX; John...
Victoria Elaine Murphy
Jan 20, 2021
Victoria Elaine Murphy, 66, of Tye Texas, went home to be with Jesus and her precious son Jason on January 20, 2021. The celebration of her life will be at 10 AM on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Ridgemont Baptist Church in Abilene Texas with brother Jeff Addison of Ridgemont Baptist Church officiating, with burial following at Tye cemetery.
Vicky was...
Faye Terry
Jan 19, 2021
Elsie Faye Tarrant Terry, 92, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Carrollton, TX. She was born May 16, 1928 to Steve Vincent and Jessie Rozella Tarrant in Clyde. Steve and Jessie were both pioneer residents of Callahan County.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 US Hwy 277-South, with Dr....
John William Beale
Jan 19, 2021
John William Beale, 86, left his earthly home and entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was a dedicated Christian husband, father, and grandfather. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021, 2 p.m., at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 US-277, in Abilene, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449...
Robert Eugene Grodey
Jan 18, 2021
Robert E. Grodey, 90, of Abilene, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born on November 24, 1930 in Galien, Michigan to Frank and Irene (Babcock) Grodey.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. James United Methodist Church with Pastor Dot Lea officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral...
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