Obituaries
Diego Barajas Olvera
Jun 18, 2014
Diego Barajas Olvera, 20, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was born August 17, 1993 in Mexico City, Mexico. Diego was a promising young man, who loved his family and will greatly be missed. He graduated from Cooper High School in May of 2012. He was employed by Firestone Complete Auto Care and was studying Auto mechanics at Cisco...
Andrew Colby Nowell
Jun 17, 2014
Andrew Colby Nowell, 23, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Born in Abilene, Texas on February 25, 1991, Andrew was the son of Connie B. Hayhurst and Keith D. Nowell. Andrew loved skateboarding, hunting and fishing, as well as camping. He loved being around his friends and family, and would do anything to help anybody and his friends. He was...
Conrad Christopher Bratton
Jun 16, 2014
Conrad Christopher Bratton, 73, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal officiated by The Right Rev. James Folts, The Right Rev. J. Scott Mayer, The Rev. David Puckett, The Rev. Mary Glover, The Rev. David Romanik,...
June Burnett
Jun 15, 2014
June Marie Burnett passed from this life Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Windcrest Alzheimer’s Care Center in Abilene after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She would have been 88 years of age on June 27th. A graveside service will be held at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, 7457 West Lake Road, at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20th. There...
Billy Carter Young
Jun 13, 2014
Billy Carter Young, 88, of Abilene died Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born in Brownfield, Texas, on January 6, 1926 to William Franklin and Mary Elsie (Carter) Young, and grew up on the family ranch in the Pyron Community. He graduated from Pyron High School in 1943, and faced with being drafted chose to enter the U.S. Navy. He...
George C. Stewart
Jun 3, 2014
George Claire Stewart, Jr., DVM, 91 of Abilene passed away at his home on June 3, 2014 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. in Abilene, from 6:30 to 8:30 on Thursday, June 5, 2014. A celebration of Dr. Stewart’s life will be held in the Chapel at First Baptist Church...
Scott Laric Steenblock
Jun 1, 2014
Scott Laric Steenblock, 31, died June 1, 2014 at an Abilene medical center. Born in Abilene, Texas, on August 8, 1982, Scott was the son of Pamela Sue (Wentrcek) and Gary T. Steenblock. He attended Abilene High School for three years and graduated from Jim Ned High School before attending both Hardin-Simmons University and Cisco. He was All City Band,...
Frank Emerson Peck
May 31, 2014
Frank Emerson Peck, 95, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas. Frank was born in Dallas, Texas on June 23, 1918. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. He had lived in Abilene from 1951 to 2011. He retired in 1987 as president of Batjer and Associates after 36 years of service....
Charles Eugene White
May 31, 2014
Charles Eugene “Gene” White, Sr., was called home to his final reward on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Hendrick Medical Center. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. Funeral Services will be at Broadview Baptist Church on Thursday, June 5 at 2:00 pm with Rev. David...
Monnell M. Taylor
May 30, 2014
Monnell Mildred Thompson Taylor (96) passed away in Conroe, Texas on May 30, 2014 with her daughter at her side. The last of seven children of U.D. and Ida Thompson, Monnell was born on December 7, 1917 near Stamford, Texas. She was married on July 17, 1937 in Plainview, Texas, to R. O. Bill Taylor of Anson, Texas. They celebrated...
Kevin Lee Bradshaw
May 25, 2014
Kevin Lee Bradshaw, 44, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Broadview Baptist Church with Rev. David Cason officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap...
Harriann Rice Goldsmith
May 23, 2014
Harriann Rice Goldsmith, 91, a lifelong resident of Abilene, Texas, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Hendrick Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, May 26...
James Foster
May 23, 2014
Funeral Services for James E. Foster of the Wylie Community will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Oldham Lane Church of Christ with Chris McCurley and Larry Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Potosi Cemetery. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. James was born in Abilene, Texas...
David Leon Vaughn
May 22, 2014
David Leon “Shorty” Vaughn, 84, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his residence. Born in Hodges, Texas on September 10, 1929, he was the son of Susie E. (Deatherage) and John E. Vaughn. Shorty was a self-employed farmer and rancher. He loved to fish and fellowship with people. He attended Bethel Assembly in Anson when able. Shorty married Robbie Jean...
Ollie Higgins
May 20, 2014
Ollie Higgins, 87, a longtime resident of Abilene, Texas, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Hendrick Medical Center. Born in Merkel, Texas on September 16, 1926, he was the son of Ida (Taylor) and W.O. Higgins. Ollie joined the Army Air Corps, serving during World War II as a Flight Engineer on a B-24 in the South Pacific. After the...
Marilyn Ann Thomas
May 17, 2014
Marilyn Ann Thomas, 61, of Abilene, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in Abilene, Texas. Marilyn was just one day shy of her 62nd birthday. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, May 20 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. in Abilene, Texas. Marilyn was born in Granbury, Texas to Bobbie...
Ann Shepherd Parmelly
May 17, 2014
Ann Shepherd Parmelly awoke in heaven Saturday, May 17, 2014. Private family graveside services will be held at Buffalo Gap Cemetery directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the First Baptist Church Sanctuary with Mike Hughes officiating. Visitation with the family will follow...
Paul Blanton Frost
May 16, 2014
Paul Blanton Frost, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep May 16, 2014, from natural causes in Bedford, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, May 19, 2014, from 6-8 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. in Abilene. Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, May 20 in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South,...
Odis Archie Claxton
May 16, 2014
Odis A. Claxton, Jr., age 83, departed this life Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born January 30, 1931 in Abilene, Texas, the only son of Odis Sr. and Nola Bradford Claxton. He attended Abilene public schools and was a member of the band programs, performing as a drum major from junior high through college at McMurry College. He served...
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