Obituaries

Robert Thomas Romanelli

Robert Thomas Romanelli

Mar 7, 2026

Robert Thomas Romanelli, Msgt (Ret). 65, of Abilene passed away on March 7, 2026.

On Monday, March 16, 2026, visitation will be 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Rosary will be at 6:00pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene.

Mass will be held 10:00am Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with Rev. Nilo Nalugon & Rev. Msgr. Fredrick Nawarskas at Holy Family...

Leslie Leann Smith

Leslie Leann Smith

Mar 13, 2026

Leslie LeAnn Smith, 34, of Abilene,Tx left us too soon on March 13, 2026. She was born January 14, 1992, in Abilene, to Scott and Chayla Henderson. Leslie was known for her passion for her family, softball and children. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Hamil Family Funeral Home on 6449...

Mary Ruth Grounds

Mary Ruth Grounds

Mar 12, 2026

Mary Ruth Collett Grounds was born June 25, 1934 to William Thomas Collett and Leon Myrie Collett (Spears) in Fort Worth, Texas.

She grew up in Ft. Worth, Texas and Roaring Springs, Texas where she lived her youth with her loving family and her grandparents on the family farm.

She was a Baptist, accepting Christ as her Savior as a young adult....

Ronald Allen Weissinger

Ronald Allen Weissinger

Aug 13, 2025

Ronald Allen Weissinger, son of Betty J. and the late Robert C. (Bob) Weissinger of Abilene, Texas, made his last earthly journey on August 13, 2025, taking the lovely garden path to a heavenly forever. By now, he has explored every inch of the beauty beyond his dreams and has chosen a special place to take in the magnificence of...

Kent Noble

Kent Noble

Mar 10, 2026

Kent Jay Noble, 75, of Abilene, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Kent was born on March 25, 1950, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to John Andrew Noble and Opal Lee Noble.

Kent graduated from Snyder High School in 1968 before continuing his education at Texas Tech University and San Angelo State University, where he earned a degree in Mathematics. He...

Billy Burke Wilson

Billy Burke Wilson

Mar 7, 2026

Billy B. Wilson, born November 6, 1931 died in Abilene on March 7, 2026.

Billy was born in Amarillo TX and grew up in Blue Ridge TX. Later he moved to Dallas with his mother, Ola Dunn, where he graduated from high school. Billy enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean War as a photographer stationed in Japan. He...

Isaac Torres

Isaac Torres

Mar 5, 2026

Isaac Torres, 100, of Abilene, passed on from this life to his eternal home on March 5, 2026.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 10, at Eastlawn Memorial Park at 1921 Early Blvd in Early, Texas. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home located at 6449 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas...

Melvin Williams

Melvin Williams

Mar 2, 2026

Melvin "Smokey" Williams was born on September 9, 1953, in Castalia, North Carolina, to Roger and Annie Mae Williams. He lived in Abilene, Texas, for 30 years and graduated from Gold Sand High School. Melvin attended Broadview Baptist Church for 25 years.

He served as a Protective Equipment Specialist in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1975, attached to...

Martha Ueckert McDaniel

Martha Ueckert McDaniel

Feb 28, 2026

Martha Ueckert McDaniel, 88, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Abilene.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, in Elmwood Memorial Park with Rev. David Romanik of The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.

Martha was...

Glenda Ethelda Coleman

Glenda Ethelda Coleman

Feb 28, 2026

Glenda Ethelda Coleman, 88, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Abilene. Born on May 12, 1938, in Spur, Texas. Glenda lived a life filled with love, family, and dedication. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, TX 79606. Funeral services...

Bart W. Calcote

Bart W. Calcote

Feb 23, 2026

Bart Calcote, age 89, passed away on Monday February 23, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday March 6, 2026, at the Wylie Methodist Church 3430 Antilley Road in Abilene, Texas 79606 with Rev. Jeff Hatcher officiating. A private burial will precede the service.

Bart was born December 3, 1936, in Roxie, Mississippi to...

Lynda Meuth

Lynda Meuth

Feb 18, 2026

With hope in the resurrection and gratitude for a life well lived, we remember Lynda Rae Meuth.

Lynda Rae Meuth, 76, of Abilene, Texas, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on February 18, 2026. Surrounded by the love of her family and the promises of Christ, we take comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body...

James Farrel Autrey

James Farrel Autrey

Feb 16, 2026

James Farrel Autrey, 59, of Eula, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home...

Linda Sue Wishousky

Linda Sue Wishousky

Feb 16, 2026

Linda Sue (Wylie) Wishousky, 83, of Abilene, completed her earthly journey on Monday, Feb. 16, passing away after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s disease. For years her steps were slowed and then stilled, but today she walks again — strong and unencumbered — having entered heaven’s gates, where she was greeted by Jesus and made whole.

The family will welcome visitors...

Donna Diane Jones

Donna Diane Jones

Feb 15, 2026

Donna Diane Jones, 83, of Abilene, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Abilene.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Hamil Family Funeral Home, with the Reverend Rhonda Greenwood of Merkel First United Methodist Church, officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Diane was born...

Dennis Bartley

Dennis Bartley

Feb 14, 2026

Dennis Bartley, 69, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He was born on September 25, 1956, in Haskell, Texas.

Though his given name was Richard Dennis, he was known and loved by all simply as Dennis. A proud American, devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Dennis was the kind of man whose steady presence...

Albert David Conner

Albert David Conner

Feb 11, 2026

David Conner, 86, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Abilene.

Graveside services will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Willow Cemetery in Haskell, Texas. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

David was born in Haskell, Texas to Lloyd and Mamie Conner on December 17, 1939....

Logan Shae Weaver

Logan Shae Weaver

Feb 11, 2026

Logan Shae Weaver, age 11, of Eula, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Callahan County.

A viewing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Eula, in Eula, Texas with funeral Services to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jim Renfro officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil...

William G. "Bill" Hollowell

William G. "Bill" Hollowell

Jan 29, 2026

WILLIAM G. (BILL) HOLLOWELL

 William G. (Bill) Hollowell died January 29, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Joy of 63 years, daughters Karen Heard of Tuscola, Texas and Kathy McDonald (Jerry) of Abilene, Texas, two grandsons, Billy Lantrip (Valeria) of San Antonio, Texas and Ben (Raley) Lantrip of Mountain Home, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn...

Davie Jack Moore

Davie Jack Moore

Jan 28, 2026

Davie "Jack" Moore, 92, of Tye, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Merkel, Texas.

Visitation will be held at Hamil Family Funeral Home on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 5:00-7:00. Funeral services will be at Tye Baptist Church Tye, Texas on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 with a graveside following at Tye Cemetery.

Jack was born July 1, 1933,...