Obituaries
Dorothy Sellers
Jun 11, 2024
Dorothy (Dot) Mae Pannell Sellers passed away on June 11, 2024, at Northern Oaks Nursing Home, Abilene Texas after a extended illness.
She was born Feb 21, 1927 in Huntington West Virginia. She was preceded in death to her parents Henry J Pannell and Dona Diana (Hall) Pannell; her brothers, Walter James and James Arthur Pannell and sister Francis; her husband...
Burl McWilliams
Jun 10, 2024
Burl Lee McWilliams was born in Abilene on December 21, 1940, and left his earthly home on June 10, 2024, at the age of 83.
Burl graduated from Hawley High School where he met the love of his life, Sonja (Carter) McWilliams. The couple shared 44 wonderful years together.
Burl attended Draughon's Business College. After college he went to work for Sears...
Charles Holloway
Jun 6, 2024
In the words of Maya Angelou:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This is an apt description of Chuck Holloway. Everyone who knew Chuck loved him for he made everyone feel special.
Charles Dixon Holloway was born in Elba, Alabama on...
Cathy Casey
Jun 6, 2024
Mary Cathryn Casey, 62, of Abilene, passed away on June 6, 2024, in Abilene.
Cathy was born in Warner Robbins, GA to John DeBerry Sr. and Joanne DeBerry on April 30, 1962. A graduate of Cooper High School in 1980, and daughter of an air force veteran, Cathy spent time in her childhood at various locations including Newfoundland,
Florida, Nevada,...
Jo Ann Placker
Jun 6, 2024
Our beloved mother and Nana, Jo Ann Placker, went to her heavenly home on June 6, 2024. She was born September 29, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas, to Henry Appleton Stone and Edna Louise Juelg Stone, she was 85.
Jo Ann met her high school sweetheart, Bill, at Sam Houston High School in San Antonio, and later married him on August...
Leona O'Neal-Popnoe
Jun 4, 2024
Leona Kathleen O'Neal-Popnoe, 96, of Abilene, passed into the arms of Jesus on June 4, 2024 in Abilene.
Visitation will be 10:00am to 11:00am Thursday, June 6, 2024 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel prior to the services.
Funeral services will be held 11:00am Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Millican officiating. Burial...
Henry Palmour Jr.
May 28, 2024
Henry “Sonny” Palmour Jr., beloved father and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024 at the age of 78. He was a man of integrity, kindness, and unwavering love. He touched the lives of many with his gentle spirit and compassionate heart.
Born on April 26, 1946 in Bowie, Texas, Sonny was the epitome of devotion to family. He...
Jorgette Mashburn
May 26, 2024
Jorgette Michelle Petre Mashburn passed peacefully from this life and went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2024.
Jorgette was born in Abilene, Texas on March 6, 1954, to Noel Wilson Petre Sr., and Margarette ("George') Beldon Sumerlin. She grew up just north of Abilene, and attended Taylor Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High School, and...
Douglas Eichorst
May 22, 2024
Douglas W. Eichorst, 86, received his heavenly wings on May 22, 2024. Doug was born in South Bend, IN to Sherman and Shirley Eichorst on March 3, 1938.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, May 29 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, followed by a Rosary service at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on...
Tommy Cargile
May 20, 2024
Tommy Cargile, 77, suddenly passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at his home in Abilene, TX. Tommy was born in Paris, Texas, on October 12, 1946 and was raised in Abilene, TX, with one sister, Barbara Cargile Flaugher and two brothers, Bobby and Billy Cargile.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 27th with visitation beginning at noon and the service...
Neal Brewer
May 17, 2024
Neal Lynn Brewer, 79, of Abilene, passed away on May 17, 2024 in his home in Abilene, TX.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 25 at Beltway Park South in the chapel, followed by burial at Hawley Cemetery. Visitation with the family will start at 1:00 pm. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family...
Dr. Arthur E. Hall
May 15, 2024
Dr. Arthur E. Hall Jr. passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Abilene, TX.
A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dustin Wilhite presiding.
Dr. Hall was a graduate of Abilene High School, McMurry University, and Baylor College of Dentistry. After...
Jerry Grider
May 14, 2024
Jerry Frank Grider of Abilene, Texas, passed peacefully on May 14, 2024, at the age of 82 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene. His “Celebration of Life” service will be held on June 15 at 1:00 pm at Hamil Family Funeral Home at 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Jerry’s daughter, Misti said “My favorite memory...
Barbara Ballard
May 12, 2024
Barbara Ballard, 87, of Abilene, TX passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024. The Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. following the Rosary with Father Albert of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, officiating. The burial will take place at West...
Billy Cole
May 11, 2024
Billy Charles Cole, 91, of Abilene, passed away on May 11, 2024 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene.
Visitation and viewing will be from 9 a.m. until 12 noon on May 25, 2024 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on May 25, 2024 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750...
Patricia Peters
May 9, 2024
Patricia Peters, 76, of Birmingham, England passed away on 9 May 2024 in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be 12-1pm Saturday 25 May 2024 at Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 1pm Saturday 25 May 2024 at Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road with the Brother David Cason officiating.
Patricia was born in Birmingham to...
George Nichols
May 9, 2024
George Hart Nichols, Jr., age 84, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away on May 9th 2024 at Hendrick Medical Center South, with Tootsie by his side, after four months of declining health issues, chiefly familial heart disease.
George requested non-traditional services, only a gathering of family, dear friends, and associates, in addition to Betty Hukill with Hollye Jaklewicz singing...
Lee Turner
May 8, 2024
Mary Lee Sears Turner-the name evokes different things for different people.
For her family, she was in the true sense of the word a matriarch-where she was, her presence was felt. She listened, she laughed, she offered wisdom in a quiet way, and she always had time-to host slumber parties for grandchildren; to drink tea with her daughters; to applaud the...
Richard Templeton
May 7, 2024
Richard Edwin Templeton, 73, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Abilene.
Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2024, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane, Abilene, with James McCoy...
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