Obituaries
Patsy Ruth Ivey
Apr 23, 2020
Patsy Ruth (Johnston) Ivey, 85, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her home. She was born on Sunday, January 27, 1935 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Charlie Gyman Johnston and Alma Mae (Bevil) Johnston. In 1955, Patsy moved from Memphis, TN to Abilene, where she married Richard Ross Ivey on September 6, 1955. They were married until his...
Richard Wayne Law
Apr 22, 2020
Richard Wayne “Ricky” Law, 62, of Abilene, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home. He was born Saturday, November 2, 1957 in Hale Center, Texas to Edward Clarence (Bud) Law and Jean Marie (Sebrosky) Law. Ricky married Rhonda Williams in Lubbock, Texas on September 1, 1979. Viewing will be Sunday, April 26, from 3 pm until 6 pm at...
Alice Christine Baber
Apr 22, 2020
Alice Christine (Chris) Baber, 70, was called peacefully to heaven on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Chris was the baby of the family, born to Kenneth and Mayme Osborn in Georgetown, TX, on April 8, 1950. She graduated from Abilene High School with the Class of ‘68. Chris enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in cosmetology, as the owner of her...
Larry Malcom Crowe
Apr 22, 2020
Larry Malcom Crowe, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2020 with his family by his side.
There will be a graveside service for his burial of cremains at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Larry Malcom Crowe was the fifth...
Mary Ellen Little
Apr 17, 2020
Mary Ellen Michaels Little passed away at her home on April 17, 2020. Mary Ellen was born in Hylton, Texas on June 9, 1933 to Howard and Kate Michaels and graduated Blackwell High School in 1951. She married Clinton T. Little on November 14, 1951. Mary Ellen was a longtime member of the Broadview Baptist Church of Abilene, and the...
Georgia Mae Nelson
Apr 16, 2020
Georgia Long Nelson of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Georgia was born on August 6, 1938 in Houston, Texas. She was the daughter of George Jamison and Lola Mae (Carr) Jamison. Georgia lived most of her life in Abilene, Texas, where she raised her family of seven children. This large family was...
Billie Keeton Rich
Apr 13, 2020
Billie Anne (Keeton) Rich, age 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2020. Viewing will be Thursday, April 16, from 4 pm until 7 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Due to state regulations regarding COVID-19, attendance will be restricted to 10 people at a time. Please take this into consideration when visiting with...
Irmreta Louise Behney
Apr 10, 2020
Irmreta "Irma" Louise Behney, 87, of Abilene Texas passed on April 10th, 2020. Burial will be at Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Texas. Irma was born in Bowlegs Ok to Arthur George Ford and Sallie Elizabeth Shaddon on august 11th 1932. She graduated from Bowlegs High School. On December 29th, 1951 she married Irvin Roy Behney in Wichita, KS...
Pauline Frances Tally
Apr 10, 2020
Pauline Fawcett Tally, 78 of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2020 in Wichita Falls. Burial will be in the Tally family plot at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Pauline was born in Abilene, Texas to Francis ("Red") and Mabel Fawcett on January 7, 1941. She...
Stephen M. Pierce
Apr 8, 2020
Stephen M. Pierce, 74, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home in Abilene. Committal services with military honors will be 10 am Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery with Mike Hill, officiating. Stephen was born on November 6, 1945 in Barnstable, Massachusetts to the late William and Lucy (Thomas) Pierce. He...
Opal Lee Beall
Apr 4, 2020
Opal Lee Burkes Beall passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. A private burial will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Copperas Cove, Texas. Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, a memorial service to celebrate Mrs. Beall’s life will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home,...
Joan Constance Pearcey
Apr 2, 2020
Cremation arrangements are being made through The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Wanda Sue Kayfus
Apr 2, 2020
Wanda Kayfus, 69, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. Considering the current COVID-19 situation, the family will have a private burial with a memorial service to follow at a date to be announced when it is safe to gather. Pastor Jonathan Neely will officiate the service. Arrangements are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral...
James Vernon Gillentine, Sr.
Mar 27, 2020
James V. Gillentine, Sr., age 87, passed away on March 27, 2020 with loving family. There will be a private graveside service. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home at 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. James was born in Comanche county on February 13, 1933. He graduated from Hico High School and Mt. Vernon Bible College. He...
Claudine Mary Grund
Mar 26, 2020
Claudine Mary "Deanie" Grund, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at another date in the future. Arrangements are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Deanie was born in Superior, Wisconsin to Harter J. Kenville and Lillian (Laberdie) Kenville on May 20,...
Berta Joanne Farmer
Mar 24, 2020
Berta Joanne Slocum Farmer, 89, of Abilene, joined the Choir Triumphant on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Abilene after a full and fruitful life. Berta will be available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A private graveside service will be held...
Holly Elizabeth Williams
Mar 23, 2020
Holly Elizabeth Williams, 31, of Abilene, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020. Family and friends of Holly are asked to gather at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, to join the funeral procession which will leave at 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 going to Hamby Cemetery for her graveside services at 3 p.m. Friday, March...
Charles Lee Clark
Mar 22, 2020
Charles Lee Clark, 85, passed away at home Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. No funeral service is planned at this time. Charles was born on December 17, 1934 to William Edward and Alma Trammell Clark. He graduated from Wylie High School and attended McMurry University. Charles spent the first 14 years of his life living in rural Taylor...
Richard Watson Hood
Mar 22, 2020
Richard W. Hood, 85, of Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020 in Abilene. There will be a private family visitation and rosary held at The Hamil Family Funeral Home in Abilene. Private memorial services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Abilene with the Reverend Mamachan Joseph officiating. Burial will follow at the Texas State...
Mary LaVerne Hines
Mar 19, 2020
Mary LaVerne Lindsey Hines of Childress, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Abilene, Texas. In light of the current COVID-19 situation, a memorial service will be held at a date to be announced when it is safe to gather. Mrs. Hines was born August 18, 1926, in rural Hardeman County, Texas, to Kitty and Joe Lindsey. She...
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