Obituaries
Esta Lena Jeter
Oct 16, 2026
Esta “Estie” Lena Jeter
November 11, 1926 – October 16, 2026
Esta “Estie” Lena Jeter, 99, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, just 26 days shy of her 100th birthday. A woman of unwavering faith, remarkable strength, and a loving heart, Estie leaves behind a beautiful legacy of family, friendship, and a life well lived.
Estie was born...
Bobby "Chip" Glenn Edwards Jr.
Oct 13, 2026
Major Bobby Glenn "Chip" Edwards Jr.
January 22, 1966 - October 13, 2026
Major Bobby Glenn "Chip" Edwards Jr., 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 13, 2026, following a long-awaited duck hunt with friends in North Dakota, with his beloved bird dog, Pickett, by his side.
Born January 22, 1966, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Bobby Glenn and Sara Blankenship Edwards,...
Curtis Lynn Haveman
Oct 19, 2026
Curtis Lynn Haveman
May 28, 1947 - October 19, 2026
Curtis Lynn Haveman, 79, of Abilene, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Wylie Baptist Church of Abilene, with Pastor Mike Harkrider officiating and support provided by the The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Visitation with the family...
James Neal Hershey
Oct 9, 2026
James Neal Hershey, 61, of League City, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Texas City, Texas. He was born August 18, 1965, in Port Arthur, Texas.
James was a self-employed contractor, entrepreneur, and businessman. Throughout his career, he founded and led several successful ventures, including serving as the Founder and President of Scope Management Solutions. His entrepreneurial spirit also...
Vernon B Breeding
Oct 20, 2026
The family is composing an obituary at this time for Vernon Breeding.
We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations in memory be given to:
West Texas Rehab at hhtps://westtexasrehab.org/donation/
Ronna Ann Harrell
Oct 17, 2026
Ronna Ann Harrell, 81, of Abilene, Texas, passed away at home on October 17, 2026, from natural causes.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, with Jeff Reid of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church officiating. Both services will be held at Hamil Family Funeral...
Calvin Warren Sanford
Oct 11, 2026
The family is composing an obituary at this time for Calvin and Barbara Sanford.
We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
David Royce Heller
Oct 11, 2026
David Royce Heller, affectionately known as “Pops,” of Abilene, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Abilene at the age of 84. At the family’s request, a private graveside service will be held with family.
Royce was born on March 20, 1942, in Dumas, Texas, to Berlin and Doris Heller. He and his brother, Charles Lynn Heller, grew up in...
Trey Brandon Hunt
Oct 7, 2026
A Life Remembered
Trey Brandon Hunt, age 41, passed away suddenly on October 7, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Trey was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born June 28, 1985, in Katy, Texas, Trey was the precious beloved son of Sherrye Lynn and Daryl Scott Hunt, and the...
Barbara Louise McQueary
Oct 1, 2026
Barbara Louise Ward McQueary passed from this earth on October 1, 2026. Barbara was born on June 21, 1947, in Bryan, Texas to Thomas Dudley Ward and Frances Louise Wright Ward.
Barbara grew up in Mineral Wells, Texas, and graduated from Mineral Wells High School in 1965. She attended Southwestern University, North Texas State University, and graduated from the University of...
Clifton Keith Holden
Oct 1, 2026
Clifton Keith Holden, 69, of Abilene passed away on October 1, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, October 5, 2026, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Pastor David Cason officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park...
Wilton Aikin
Sep 30, 2026
Wilton “Bill” Edwards Aikin, 89, passed away on September 30, 2026 in Abilene, Texas.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Wesley Court with Jeremy Cluff officiating.
Wilton was born in Evanston, Illinois to Wilton Aikin and Elizabeth Whitney Aikin on January 1st, 1937.He spent his early school years in Park Ridge, Illinois and later graduated...
Kyle Aaron Grigsby
Sep 28, 2026
Kyle Aaron Grigsby, 51, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2026.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Beltway Park South, 4009 Beltway South, Abilene, Texas. We are asking that everyone wears light blue or light colors to the memorial service in honor of Kyle. Golf shirts are highly encouraged.
Kyle Grigsby was...
Robert L. W. "Bob" Martin
Sep 28, 2026
Robert Lee Willis Martin, 91, of Abilene, passed away on Monday September 28, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5-7pm on Tuesday, October 6th at the Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 9:00am, Wednesday, October 7th at the Hamil Family Funeral Home with Pastor David Cason officiating. Burial...
Buddy Jack Taylor
Sep 24, 2026
It is with overwhelming sorrow and deepest love that we announce the passing of our son, Buddy Jack Taylor. He was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on September 24, 2026, at 10:07 a.m.
He is survived by his parents, Allison and Sterling Taylor, and his big brother and sister, Benjamin and Bonnie Claire Taylor, who were so excited to...
Jmeyer Barbian
Sep 24, 2026
Jmeyer “Jay” Barbian was born July 10, 1944, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Abilene, TX, to Pete Sr. and Ruby Meyer Barbian. He attended Central Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High, and was a proud Abilene High Eagle (Class of ‘62). He attended McMurry University before transferring to Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, KS. He met the love of his...
Helen Dodsworth Cartee
Sep 23, 2026
Helen Cartee (née Dodsworth), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully at home in Abilene, Texas, on September 23, 2026, after a long illness. Born on June 5, 1934, in Bowie, Texas, Helen was the cherished daughter of Clarence J. Dodsworth and Irma Glover Dodsworth.
Helen's early years were marked by a passion for learning and a dedication...
James Harold Lear
Sep 20, 2026
James Harold Lear, 84, of Abilene, passed away on September 20, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. on October 2, 2026, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. that same day, also at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, with Bernard Chris Dorsey, President of Disciples Home Missions officiating. Burial will...
Rita Joyce Turkett
Sep 18, 2026
Rita Henrickson Turkett, 84, of Abilene, TX passed away on September 18, 2026, in Abilene, TX.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, September 25, 2026, at The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene, TX with David Romanik officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Rita was born in...
Gwynell Roper Tower
Sep 17, 2026
Gwynell Roper Tower, age 94, of Abilene/Tuscola, Texas passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 13, 1931, in Collin County, Texas to Jesse L. and Emma Dorothy (Bryan) Roper, growing up in Anna, Texas.
Gwynell graduated from Anna High School in Anna, Texas. She attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas. She met...
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