Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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....
Robert Heyward Hoppe
Dec 29, 2025
Robert Heyward Hoppe, age 93, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Abilene.
Born on January 14, 1932, in Stamford, Texas, Robert was the son of Robert Cottman Hoppe and Elizabeth Ann Wood Hoppe.
He graduated from Texas A&M University and went on to earn his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Robert served his country as a naval aviator in...
Margaret Billingsley
Dec 23, 2025
Margaret Ester Cary Billingsley passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2025, in Midland, Texas.
She was born on July 10, 1926, to A. B and Mary Mullins Cary in Dawson County outside of Lamesa, Texas. She graduated Salutatorian from Colorado City High School in 1943 at the age of 16. She attended...
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
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
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,...
Robert Jack Hutchins
Jan 27, 2026
Robert (Bob) Hutchins, 93, of Abilene Texas, passed away on January 27th. He was much loved by his family and friends. Trooper Bob, as his friends and family called him, will be missed.
A Viewing will be 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, February 10th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 11:00am on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at...
Merlene Williams
Jan 25, 2026
Donnie Merlene Brown Williams entered this life on October 3,1934 in Spur, Texas in the home of her maternal grandparents. She departed this life on January 25, 2026. Merlene was the oldest of 6 children bom to J.D. (Dawson) Brown and Lorene (Pinkerton) Brown. Her father was a farmer in Rochester, Texas. Merlene attended school in Rochester until 1950 when...
Nancy Bloodworth
Jan 24, 2026
Nancy Kay Flint Bloodworth, 69, of Abilene passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at home. Services will be Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with Preacher Ryan Henson of The Table, officiating, under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Visitation will be Thursday, January 29, 2026,...
Pamela Ann Schkade
Jan 23, 2026
Pamela Ann Schkade, 76, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2026, in the town she called home her entire life.
Born on July 4, 1949, to Clarence and Vivian Schkade, Pam was the oldest of three girls. She graduated from Abilene High School and attended Sul Ross State University.
Pam had a way of making friends everywhere she went. Whether...
Kaydien Putman
Jan 22, 2026
Kaydien Chain Putman, 24, of Abilene, TX, formerly of Graham, TX, passed away on January 22, 2026 in Abilene.
Visitation will be from 5:30PM - 7:30PM, Friday January 30, 2026, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday January 31, 2026, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Edwards of Country Road Fellowship...
Dominga Olivares
Jan 21, 2026
Dominga Olivares, 82, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026, amongst family. Dominga was born on November 18, 1943 in Scott City, Kansas to Carlos Ignacio Lopez and Aniceta Guzman Lopez. Dominga attended Olton School until 4th grade. On January 16, 1965, Dominga married Angel Jesus T. Olivares and worked as a bookkeeper for Huffaker farms for 25...
Dr. Ching Yung Lee
Jan 20, 2026
Dr. Ching Yung Lee, nicknamed Dr. Tom Lee, passed away in Abilene, TX on January 20, 2026, at age 90.
Dr. Lee was born in Pingtung, Taiwan on September 22, 1935. He obtained his MD from National Taiwan University in 1961. He did his medical internship at Brooklyn Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Inspired by medical research, he attended University...
Leroy Brooks
Jan 20, 2026
Leroy Scott Brooks, of Abilene Texas passed away on 20 January 2026 in Temple, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 -7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Hamil Family Funeral Home, in Abilene, TX.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Abilene with Clay Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow at...
James Packwood
Jan 16, 2026
James Michael Packwood, affectionately known as Mickey, 78, of Abilene, passed away on January 16, 2026, in the care of Hendricks Hospice of Abilene.
Visitation will be held 5:30-7:30pm, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Hamil Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 am Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Broadview Baptist Church with David Cason officiating.
Burial will follow at Texas State Veterans...
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