Obituaries

Patsy June Hale

Patsy June Hale

Oct 22, 2020

Patsy June Hale, 87, formerly of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on October 22, 2020 at home in Abilene, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Patsy’s parents, Logan & Mayme (Burchett) Scott traveled around the country during the depression looking for work. They settled for a time in Utleyville, Colorado where her dad cut broom corn to make a living for...

Elisabeth Engelhorn Hoskins

Elisabeth Engelhorn Hoskins

Oct 21, 2020

Elisabeth Maria Engelhorn Hoskins was born July 14, 1923 in Munich, Germany. She died peacefully on October 21, 2020 in her home in Nolan County. She is the daughter of Kurt Engelhorn and Anita Schlemmer Engelhorn. She spent her childhood in Munich, Mannheim, Heidelberg, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In the 1930's, her father refused to join the Nazi party; consequently, WWII proved...

Kyle  Valentine

Kyle Valentine

Oct 19, 2020

Kyle Valentine, 31, of Abilene, passed from this life on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Abilene. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Beltway Park Church, 4009 Beltway South, Abilene, with David McQueen and Randy Turner, officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Kyle was...

James Leon Ripley

James Leon Ripley

Oct 18, 2020

Considering Rip Ripley’s life of love and devotion and affinity for signature phrases might cause those who knew him to honorably say his legacy is the “greatest thing since drop-seat underwear.” Unforgettable quotes like this accompany the remarkable life lived by James Leon ‘Rip’ Ripley, a humble and amazing man who went to be with his Lord on October 18,...

Anecito Cuaderno Labiran

Anecito Cuaderno Labiran

Oct 18, 2020

Anecito Labiran, "Chito", passed away at the age of 68 on October 18, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 21st from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 22nd at St. Francis...

Bonnie Smith

Bonnie Smith

Oct 18, 2020

Bonnie Rich Smith, 89, passed away on October 18th, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. Bonnie was born in Wayland, Texas to Thomas Merton Rich and Emily Kilgore Rich on August 21st, 1931. She grew up in Albany, Texas and graduated from Albany High School. Following high school, Bonnie moved to Abilene, Texas and received training in bookkeeping and secretarial work. Bonnie...

Darwin Lee Breeding

Darwin Lee Breeding

Oct 13, 2020

Darwin Lee Breeding, 80, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Abilene. Visitation will be Friday, October 16, from 6 pm until 8 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 2 pm on Saturday, October 17 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, with Dr. Jeff Reid officiating. Burial...

Melvin Timothy Levrets

Melvin Timothy Levrets

Oct 10, 2020

Melvin Timothy Levrets, 71, of View, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in View. Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Monday, 10/12/2020 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home at 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, Texas. Burial will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Drummond Cemetery with Pastor John Fanning officiating. Memorial Service will follow at 11:00...

James D. Vinson

James D. Vinson

Oct 10, 2020

James D. “Jack” Vinson, 89, passed from this life on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home in Potosi, Texas. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with...

Zella Mae Willis

Zella Mae Willis

Oct 10, 2020

Zella Mae Willis, 87, of Abilene Texas passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Abilene Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 6:00pm on Sunday, October 11th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Broadview Baptist Church with Pastor David Cason officiating. Burial will follow at Dewey...

Rachel  Roper

Rachel Roper

Oct 8, 2020

Rachel Roper, of Abilene, Texas, formerly of Anna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020. Due to Covid-19 guidelines, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, October 9, 2020 at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery, 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Rev. Wes Terry and Rev....

Sara Jo Spencer

Sara Jo Spencer

Oct 7, 2020

Sara Jo Spencer, 80, returned to her Heavenly home on October 7, 2020. Sara was born to the late Robert Thomas and Wanza Mae Edwards, in Clarksville, Texas, on October 30, 1939. She was the oldest of three children, followed by her two brothers. Sara lived in Clarksville until her arrival on the McMurry University campus. Her time at McMurry...

Morris Wayne Davis

Morris Wayne Davis

Oct 7, 2020

Morris Wayne Davis, 90, of Abilene, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. He was born on September 26, 1930 in Brown County, TX to Lonnie Davis and Leona (Vardeman) Davis. Visitation will be Saturday, October 10, from 10 am until 11 am at Lytle South Baptist Church, 1125 E. Industrial Blvd. Funeral service will follow at the church at 11...

Stan  Egger

Stan Egger

Oct 6, 2020

Stan Egger, 68, of Tuscola, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home in Tuscola. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Wylie United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Hatcher and Mark Moore officiating. Interment will follow at the Lemons Gap Cemetery, located next to the Egger family home...

Jerri Lynn Jergins

Jerri Lynn Jergins

Oct 4, 2020

Jerri Lynn Jergins, 57, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Abilene. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020 in the chapel at Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Ave., Abilene, Texas. Dorman Holub, minister of the Eastside Church of Christ, Graham, Texas, will officiate. Services are under the direction of...

James  Bell

James Bell

Oct 4, 2020

James Robert Bell, 80, passed away on October 4, 2020, at his home in Lawn, Texas, in the company and care of his loving wife and children. His passing marked the end of his long and courageous battle with Leukemia, which was a reflection of a life devoted to family, faith, and country. Funeral services will be held at 11:00...

Charlotte Glenn Neece

Charlotte Glenn Neece

Oct 4, 2020

Charlotte Neece, Age 74, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on October 4, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 8th at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at Southern Hills Church of Christ with Kenneth McClung, Scott South, Danny Minton and Truett Roberts officiating. Services are...

Jean  Faulks

Jean Faulks

Sep 30, 2020

Jean Faulks passed away September 30, 2020, at the age of 85. She was born May 1935 in Sweetwater, Texas to Loss and Birtie Williams. Jean married James Faulks on March 21, 1951 and enjoyed almost 70 years of marriage. They spent most of their years in Abilene, Texas until James' death earlier this year. Jean led a full life...

Richard Francis Wonnacott

Richard Francis Wonnacott

Sep 23, 2020

Richard F. Wonnacott, Jr. 71, of Abilene,Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Celebration of Life service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 23, 2020 at Ascension of our Lord Mausoleum in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, on July 18,1949, Richard was the son of the late Mildred (Brou) and Richard F. Wonnacott, Sr. In addition to his...

Eligio Cano Garcia

Eligio Cano Garcia

Sep 23, 2020

Eligio Cano Garcia, 62, of Haskell, Texas, suddenly passed away on September 23, 2020. Visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Service will be officiated by Ministers Samuel Lopez and...