Obituaries

Hubert Meadows

Hubert Meadows

Jul 18, 2024

Hubert Perry Meadows, 95, passed away from this life to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born at home in Loraine, (Mitchell County) Texas on January 24, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Agnes (Mahon) Meadows; and three older siblings: Forrest King Meadows (Joanne), Doris Cripliver (Roger), and Jane Coston...

Randal Wiginton

Randal Wiginton

Jul 18, 2024

Randal Wiginton, 81, of Abilene, departed this world to behold the glory of Christ on July 18, 2024 in Abilene.

Visitation will be 6-8 pm Sunday, July 21 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am Monday, July 22 at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Services are under the direction...

Colonel (Ret) James W. Alexander

Colonel (Ret) James W. Alexander

Jul 15, 2024



Colonel (Ret) James W. Alexander, 91, originally from Columbia, North Carolina, passed away on July 15, 2024, in his adopted hometown of Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be July 25, 2024, from 5-7pm at the Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Burial services with full military honors will be held on July 26, 2024, at 10am at the Texas State Veterans’...

Dr. Dorothy Barnes

Dr. Dorothy Barnes

Jul 14, 2024

Dr. Dorothy Carol Kraft Barnes, a cherished educator, compassionate mentor, and beloved friend, passed away on July 14, 2024. Her life was a testament to dedication and service, influencing countless lives around the world. Born in Ohio on November 17, 1933, Dr. Dorothy moved to Dallas during her teenage years. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from North...

Eddie Green

Eddie Green

Jul 10, 2024

George Edward "Eddie" Green, 49 passed away on July 10, 2024, in Abilene Texas. 

Visitation will be held will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road with Pastor Craig Sanders of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. 

Eddie was born in Midwest City, OK...

Wesley Crowe

Wesley Crowe

Jul 10, 2024

Wesley Don Crowe of Abilene died July 10, 2024 at his home.

Visitation will be from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm on Saturday, July 13 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 pm at Buffalo Gap Cemetery, with Bro. David Cason officiating.

He was born September 25, 1947 in Winters, Texas to parents...

Darlene Goode

Darlene Goode

Jul 9, 2024

Darlene Sprawls Goode, of Abilene, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3rd at Hamil Family Funeral Home with Brother David Cason officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park and Cemetery, Early Texas. Services are under the direction of The Hamil...

Lena Naill

Lena Naill

Jul 9, 2024

Lena Naill, 85, of Abilene, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Abilene, TX.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., with Dr. Jeff Reid of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church officiating. A committal service will follow at 3:00 pm at The Texas State Veterans Cemetery...

Jimmie Cantrell

Jimmie Cantrell

Jul 8, 2024

Jimmie Ray Cantrell departed this life on July 8, 2024, after a long battle with leukemia. While widely known as a brilliant businessman, he was first and foremost a man dedicated to his family, Christian faith, and many friends. He was a remarkable man who led a remarkable life.

A Celebration of Jimmie’s life will be held at 10:00 am on...

Carolyn Swinney

Carolyn Swinney

Jul 6, 2024

Carolyn Ann Swinney, 80, of Abilene, TX passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Abilene.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00PM Monday, July 8, 2024 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX.

 Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Price officiating. Burial will follow at White...

Jimmy "Slim" Herman

Jimmy "Slim" Herman

Jul 4, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Jimmy "Slim" Herman passed away on July 4, 2024. Born and raised in Abilene, Texas, to Dr. Jack and Ann Herman on July 14, 1944, Slim spent his early years divided between adventures on the north side of Abilene with his best friends and visits to New York City where his grandmother ran a retail clothing store....

John Potosnak

John Potosnak

Jul 2, 2024

John Paul Potosnak, 85, of Abilene passed away on July 2, 2024. Visitation will be 4-7pm Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Monday July 8, 2024 at Hamil Family Funeral Home with Burtis Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of The...

John Robert Grant

John Robert Grant

Jun 27, 2024

John Robert Grant, Christian, Husband, Father, Pops, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend of Abilene, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2024.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 30 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 1, at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. Burial...

Leland Parish

Leland Parish

Jun 22, 2024

Born June 5, 1937, in Sweetwater, TX, departed his earthly home on June 22, 2024, and met his Lord and Savior face to face. He loved Jesus and always said, "Don't worry about me, I know where I am going."

Visitation will be 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home at 6449 Buffalo Gap...

Michael Hosch

Michael Hosch

Jun 21, 2024

Mike Hosch completed his journey on earth on Friday, June 21, 2024. God gave him to Suzanna on that date and took him home on their 55th wedding anniversary; to begin his eternal journey in the presence of Jesus, family and friends who went before him. His earthly journey began March 27, 1949 in Mineral Wells, Texas. His mother died...

Don Blackburn

Don Blackburn

Jun 19, 2024

Don Blackburn was born February 13, 1933 to George Harrison and Annie Blackburn on Blackburn Road where he grew up and lived his entire life. Don’s Heavenly Father welcomed him into his arms June 19, 2024.

Don was the youngest of 6 children. Farming and ranching was his passion at a young age. He was a wheat farmer and cattle rancher....

Patricia Garren

Patricia Garren

Jun 17, 2024

Patricia "Pat" McDaniel Garren, 85, of Lubbock and formerly Abilene, passed away on June 17, 2024. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 29th at 11:00 am at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest All Saints' chapel, 602 Meander Street in Abilene with the Rev. Amanda Watson officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home,...

Ronald "Ron" Ramsaier

Ronald "Ron" Ramsaier

Jun 16, 2024

Ronald Alvin Ramsaier, 81, of Abilene, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones in his Abilene home on June 16, 2024.

The visitation will be on Monday, June 24, at 12:00 pm in the Narthex at Zion Lutheran Church located on 2801 Antilley Road in Abilene. The funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 1:00 pm, with Pastor...

James Richard "Rick" Lempeotis

James Richard "Rick" Lempeotis

Jun 15, 2024

James Richard Lempeotis, known to his loved ones as Rick, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Rick was born on December 23, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Merlin James Lempeotis and Odessa Pearl Lempeotis.

Rick attended school in Fort Worth, Texas and graduated from Fort Worth Christian School in 1974. He married Patricia "Tricia" Lempeotis on...

Earlene Griffith

Earlene Griffith

Jun 12, 2024

Surrounded by family, Earlene Janice Offholter Griffith, of Abilene, had her peaceful homecoming with her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2024. 

Visitation will be Saturday, June 15 from 6-8 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home at 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 16th, 2024 at Beltway Park South....