Obituaries

James Webb Faulks

James Webb Faulks

May 11, 2020

James Faulks passed away May 11, 2020, at the age of 88. He was born July 1931 in Hawley, Texas to Webb and Mary Faulks. James married Jean Williams, the love of his life, on March 21, 1951. They married just 3 days before he left for military boot camp. James served in the Marine Corp and fought in the...

William Joseph Casey

William Joseph Casey

May 10, 2020

Joe and Betty Casey walked together as man and wife on this earth for nearly 72 years. On May 9, Betty crossed the threshold from this earthly life to heaven and was joined by Joe the next day, May 10, where they will spend eternity together. Betty Ann Dean was born on November 6, 1930 to Ray and Vada Dean...

James  Powers

James Powers

May 10, 2020

James "Jimmy" Powers, 77, of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Galveston due to complications from COVID19 infection.

Funeral services were held at 10 AM, Friday, May 15, 2020, at Hamil Family Chapel. A committal service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Jimmy was born in Robert Lee, TX...

Billy Max Littlefield

Billy Max Littlefield

May 9, 2020

Graveside services will be private.

Betty Ann Casey

Betty Ann Casey

May 9, 2020

Joe and Betty Casey walked together as man and wife on this earth for nearly 72 years. On May 9, Betty crossed the threshold from this earthly life to heaven and was joined by Joe the next day, May 10, where they will spend eternity together. Betty Ann Dean was born on November 6, 1930 to Ray and Vada Dean...

Phletus Alice Holley

Phletus Alice Holley

May 9, 2020

Phletus Holley, 93, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Abilene. There will be no scheduled visitation, but friends and family are welcome to go by and see Phletus and sign her book at their convenience at The Hamil Family Funeral Home between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Monday, May 11. Graveside services will...

Elton Joe Pierce

Elton Joe Pierce

May 6, 2020

On May 6, 2020, Joey Pierce, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 57. Joey was born in O’Donnell, TX to Marvin and the late Barbara (Arnold) Pierce on July 18, 1962. He graduated from Tahoka High School in 1980. His life of hard work as a lineman started right after high school. He then went on...

Donald Ray Wilson

Donald Ray Wilson

May 5, 2020

Donald Ray Wilson, 75, of Abilene passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born Saturday, September 6, 1944 in Abilene to William David Wilson and Vera Mae (Allen) Wilson. He married Wilma “Sam” Viola Burk in Roby, Texas on April 10, 1971. He owned and operated Don’s Engine Service, and he enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. Viewing will...

Joan Mae Grodey

Joan Mae Grodey

May 3, 2020

Joan Mae Grodey, 89, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born on Saturday, April 18, 1931 in South Bend, IN to Glen Stambaugh and Alta (Folk) Stambaugh. Visitation will be from 10 am until 11 am on Saturday, June 6, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, with a memorial service starting at...

Carolyn Sue Estes

Carolyn Sue Estes

May 3, 2020

Carolyn Sue Estes, 77, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Abilene. She was born October 1, 1942 to A. G. And Mary Alice Petty in Champion, Texas. Carolyn graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1960. She attended TWU in Denton and HSU in Abilene. Her junior year, she met her soulmate, Ray Estes. A memorial service will be held...

Derriel Ray Smith

Derriel Ray Smith

May 1, 2020

Derriel Ray Smith, Sr., 78, of Abilene, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home in Abilene. Viewing will be Sunday, May 3, 2020, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Due to state regulations regarding COVID-19, attendance will be restricted to 10 people at a time. Please take...

William Edward Skelton

William Edward Skelton

Apr 24, 2020

Services will be private.

Patsy Ruth Ivey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...