Obituaries

Olan Beard

Olan Beard

Apr 25, 2025

Olan Beard

Olan Eugene Beard, age 71, won his battle and passed into the arms of Jesus April 25, 2025, in Abilene, TX after a lengthy, complicated illness.

Visitation will be Monday, April 28, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of his life well-lived at 2:00 p.m. with burial at Atoka Cemetery in Novice, Texas. Visitation and services, under the...

Randy Hibler

Randy Hibler

Apr 23, 2025

Randy Gene Hibler, age 62, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.

Visitation will be 12:00pm to 2:00pm and funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday,  May 3, 2025 at Hamil Funeral Home.

The burial service for Randy will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. The Hamil Family...

Dorothy Anne "Dot" McNeil

Dorothy Anne "Dot" McNeil

Apr 22, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" Anne Reeves McNeil passed from this life to "meet Jesus" on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Dorothy Anne Reeves was born on December 5, 1936, in Kennett, Missouri to James Andrew MacCleveland Reeves (M.C.) and Grace Elise Cowart Reeves. She was the youngest of three children by 12 and 16 years, making her the true baby of the family. She...

Ava Irene ("Chic") Owens

Ava Irene ("Chic") Owens

Apr 20, 2025

Ava Irene (“Chic”) Owens, 89, of Abilene, Texas passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 after entering Hospice at Hendrick South for the last couple of hours of her life. The last year “Chic” had struggled with different health issues resulting from an inability to stand and walk with much stability resulting in multiple falls.

Visitation will be from 5:00...

David Bradshaw

David Bradshaw

Apr 19, 2025

David Ray Bradshaw, 62, fought a strong and courageous fight for his life until the very end. Surrounded by those who loved him most, David passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at a Dallas hospital.

David was born on February 13, 1963, in Abilene, Texas, to Ronnie and Barbara (Crossland) Bradshaw. He graduated from Cooper High School in 1981....

Lewis Larry Thompson

Lewis Larry Thompson

Apr 18, 2025

On Friday evening, April 18, 2025, Lewis “Larry” Thompson, 80, of Fort Worth, passed away in Grapevine, TX into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. and funeral services will follow the next afternoon on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Both events are under the direction...

Bennie Mouser

Bennie Mouser

Apr 18, 2025

Bennie Ruth George Mouser

After the stillbirth of a baby girl and death of a three month old baby boy due to a congenital heart defect, the prayers of Spencer and Ethel Cadenhead George were answered. A baby girl was born on September 27,1937, to this devout Christian couple. Bennie Ruth was named after her maternal grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Cadenhead.

Bennie Ruth...

Charles R. "Dick" Gruber

Charles R. "Dick" Gruber

Apr 17, 2025

Charles R. Dick Gruber

Charles Richard "Dick" Gruber, age 84, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Dick's life was marked by dedication to family, a passion for sports and the outdoors, and a legacy of leadership and love.

Born on July 7, 1940, in El Paso, Texas, Dick grew up with strong...

Carol Johnson Kaercher

Carol Johnson Kaercher

Apr 14, 2025

CAROL JOHNSON KAERCHER

Carol Johnson Kaercher, age 78, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Abilene.

Carol was born in Jayton, Texas, to John Martin and Mary Lynn (Harrison) Johnson on August 30, 1946. She attended Jayton area schools, graduating from Jayton High School in 1964. Throughout her life, Carol remained a proud Jayton Jaybird. Carol continued her education...

Frankie Silva

Frankie Silva

Apr 13, 2025

Frank C. Silva, age 75, passed away peacefully in his home on April 13, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.

Born on April 12, 1950, in Stockton, California, to Frank Tony Silva and Helen McIntire, Frank lived a life of perseverance and service. His journey took him from the trade of master electrician to graduating from Hardin-Simmons University, where he earned his credentials...

Terry Goodman

Terry Goodman

Apr 13, 2025

Terry Shane Goodman, 67, of Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025 at home in Abilene, Tx.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00p.m. on April 17, 2025 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX. A private graveside ceremony will be held on April 18, 2025 at the Hamby Cemetery with Pastor David Cason officiating. Services are...

Vickie Brown

Vickie Brown

Apr 13, 2025

Vickie Lee Brown, 74, of Abilene, TX, passed away on April 13, 2025 in Abilene.

Visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Broadview Baptist Church 2500 S 27th St, Abilene, with Pastors Wes Terry and David Cason, officiating. Burial will follow...

Shirley Coleman

Shirley Coleman

Apr 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Coleman, who peacefully left this world surrounded by family on April 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was born on March 28, 1959, in Aberdeen, SD to George & Deloris Schmidt. She attended school in Groton, SD & enjoyed participating in marching band &...

Judith Harvey

Judith Harvey

Apr 9, 2025

Judith Lewise Janda was born June 19th, 1944 at Ft. Benning, GA to Lewis and Clyde Janda. Her father was in the US Army preparing to ship out to the war in Europe. Judy, her mother and sisters Patricia and Phyllis stayed with her mother's family in Arkansas for the remainder of the war. They later returned to her father's...

Kenneth Glover

Kenneth Glover

Apr 7, 2025

Roger “Kenneth” Glover

Roger “Kenneth” Glover, 80, of Abilene passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Sweetwater, Texas.

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Iberis Cemetery in Abilene, with David Doan officiating.

Kenneth was born...

Mary Lou Robertson

Mary Lou Robertson

Apr 7, 2025

Mary Lou Robertson, 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 6, 2025 at home with family at her side. The services celebrating her life will be at 2PM Friday, April 11th at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest.

Mary Lou was born November 1st, 1942 in Sarasota, Florida where her father, Lt. Colonel French M Robertson was stationed during World War...

Mary Bessent

Mary Bessent

Apr 6, 2025

Mary Angeline Vaughan Bessent, 84, of Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025.

Mary was born on November 16, 1940, in Victoria, TX. She was a beloved wife, mother, friend, and a true beacon of her community. Known for her kindness, generosity, and wonderful sense of humor, she touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

Mary dedicated much of...

Janet Jergins

Janet Jergins

Apr 6, 2025

Janet Susan Leavell Jergins 71, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Friday the 11th of April at Hillcrest Church of Christ with Norm Archibald, officiating. Burial will precede at 9:30 am at Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo...

David Canon

David Canon

Apr 6, 2025

David (Dave) Browning Canon of Abilene, passed away on April 6, 2025 at his home in Abilene, TX. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 12, at 10 AM followed by a Memorial Service starting at 11 AM at Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Dave was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Lillian Hazle Browning and Thaddeus Relvy Canon on...

Linda Campbell

Linda Campbell

Apr 3, 2025

Linda Carol Campbell, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at her home in Abilene, Texas.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Albany Cemetery in Albany, Texas. Arrangements are with The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, Texas 79606.

Linda was born in Dallas, Texas to Clyde L. Leggett and Thelma...