Obituaries
Warren Linton Chapman lll
Nov 21, 2019
Warren Linton Chapman lll, 39, of Abilene, Texas passed away on November 21, 2019 in Abilene.
Visitation will be Friday, November 29, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene.
A private family celebration of Warren’s life will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to...
James Donald Rutledge
Nov 20, 2019
James “Donald” Rutledge or best known as Daddy, Granddaddy, Pard, Hondo, Cowboy or Cub, of Abilene, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in Abilene at the age of 96. His granddaughter Claira said it best, “he’s hugging Nanny Jean and meeting Jesus”.
The son of the late Blanche (James) and Hardy Rutledge, Donald was born on October 4, 1923 in Trent, Texas. ...
Sam Charles Hanley
Nov 16, 2019
Sam Charles Hanley, 83, passed away on November 16, 2019 in Tuscola, TX.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 Monday, November 25, 2019 at Texas Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. Chaplain Potts from Dyess AFB will preside. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Sam was born in Longview, Texas, to Charles and Waldine Hanley on November 7, 1936. He graduated
from Hardin Simmons University with a BBA in Accounting.
He married Joan (Jo) Niesen on October 14, 1960 in Wichita Falls, TX.
He served 23 1/2 years in the USAF as a flight engineer on the Hercules C-130 where he served in the Vietnam War and was awarded numerous awards and medals. After retiring from the military, he went on to pursue a career in education as Chair of the Computer Science Department at TSTC Abilene Extension.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Waldine Hanley, sister Rosalee Dejmal and grandson Cody Levens.
Sam is survived by wife, Jo Hanley, of Tuscola; daughters, Carla Levens and Shannon Young of Abilene and Tara Hanley and husband, Steve Barnes of Granbury; son, Scott Hanley, of Abilene; sister, Linda McCollum and husband Robert of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Christopher Levens of Stamford, Chase Hanley and fiancé Laura Lake of Roanoke, Amanda Gloyd, and husband, Travis, of Hawley, and Dustin Young and wife, Taylor, of Abilene; and seven great-grandchildren, two of which were...
Bobby Joe Densman
Nov 16, 2019
Bobby Joe Densman, 79 of Buffalo Gap, Texas passed away November 16, 2019 in Abilene, Texas
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, with Bobby’s son Joel Densman of Onion Creek Baptist...
Dudley Wayne Malone
Nov 15, 2019
Dudley “Wayne” Malone was born January 13, 1944 to Dudley and Ruth Malone in Fort Worth, Texas. On November 15, 2019, at the age of 75, Wayne lost his battle with cancer and departed this life peacefully. Wayne grew up in Muleshoe, Texas where he built a strong work ethic working at his father’s milk company. He graduated from...
Maurice A. Warner
Nov 14, 2019
Maurice A. (Boone) Warner, age 96, passed away peacefully in his home on November 14, 2019. Boone was born on January 22, 1923 in Monroe, Ohio. He was the son of Clarence Warner and Mary Wones Warner.
He attended Monroe schools until his graduation. He earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio University and his PhD from the University of Wisconsin, both...
Lilian May Cofferen
Nov 12, 2019
Lilian May Cofferen, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Abilene, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. A committal service for the inurnment of cremains will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 18, at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at...
Thomas Rorrison
Nov 12, 2019
MCPO Thomas Rorrison passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, at his home in Abilene, Texas. Master Chief Rorrison has shipped out for his final voyage, there will be no return or homecoming at the dock for the family like so many times before. He passed one day after Veterans Day, very fitting for someone who served for 30 years...
Wanda Cooper
Nov 9, 2019
Wanda Mae Clark Cooper of Abilene, Texas passed away on November 9, 2019 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday the 12th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday 13th at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories. Services are under the direction of the Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449...
Allen Bennett, Jr.
Nov 8, 2019
Lt. Col. Allen Bennett, Jr., USAF (Ret.)
Allen Bennett, Jr., 88, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 in Abilene, Texas.
The family will receive friends at a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. A committal service with full military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November...
Roy Wayne Morris
Nov 6, 2019
Roy Wayne Morris, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, Texas 79606. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. with a rosary service to follow at 4:30...
Larry William Brake
Nov 6, 2019
Larry William Brake, 58, left this life unexpectedly on November 6, 2019 at his home. Larry was born on November 7, 1960 to George and Marilyn Tackett in Kokoma, Indiana. Larry's family then moved to Van Buren, Indiana where Larry attended and graduated from Eastbrook High School. Larry moved to Abilene, Texas in 1982 where his oldest brother was stationed...
David Hobbs
Oct 31, 2019
David Hobbs, 58, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Willow Springs Nursing Home in Abilene. He was born in Abilene on December 24, 1960 to Charles Lee Hobbs and Elizabeth “Bess” (Long) Hobbs. David graduated from Wylie High School and has been a lifelong resident of Abilene.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 5 pm...
Ricky Kelley
Oct 28, 2019
Ricky “Rick” Kelley, 68, of Abilene, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 in Abilene.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday October 30, 2019 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Wylie Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Harkrider, John Fanning and Darrin Ray, officiating....
Lana Sue Cunningham
Oct 21, 2019
Lana Sue Cunningham, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-C, age 71, of Abilene Texas, passed away Monday October 21, 2019 in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be Wednesday October 23 from 6-8 PM at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday October 24, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas, located at 1333...
Dorothy Louise Beale
Oct 13, 2019
Dorothy Louise Beale left her earthly home to enter heaven on Sunday, October 13, 2019. She fought a valiant battle with cancer. While those who love her most feel great loss, we know she is free from disease and in God's presence. Dorothy was a dedicated Christian wife, mother and grandmother.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 9:30...
Jenifer Joyce Dickerson
Oct 12, 2019
Jenifer Joyce Dickerson (nee Wilson), of Abilene, Texas, passed away on October 12, 2019 in Rising Star. Visitation will be Friday, October 18, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home....
Freddie Ray Green
Oct 11, 2019
Freddie Ray Green, age 81, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, in Abilene, Texas.
Born in Abilene, Texas, on December 23, 1937, Fred was the son of the late Hazel Emilene (Greely) and W. D. (Pete) Green. A 1956 graduate of Abilene High School, he was an accomplished athlete having excelled in both football and baseball and played for the...
Ila Mae Purcell Naron
Oct 10, 2019
Ila Mae Purcell Naron, 81, formerly of Buffalo Gap, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 14, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 15, at First Baptist Church in...
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