Obituaries
Betty Ruth Lindley
Aug 3, 2013
Betty Ruth Ellis Lindley Betty Ruth Ellis Lindley of Abilene, Texas passed away on August 3, 2013 in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in Abilene. Burial will be at historic Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin, Texas at a later date. Betty was born in Stephenville,...
Ralph Dorwin Weatherby
Aug 3, 2013
Ralph Dorwin Weatherby, 86, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. Ralph was born December 20, 1926 to Charlie and Argieree Weatherby in Woodson, Texas, the eldest of two boys. Ralph grew up in Iraan, Woodson and Breckenridge, Texas. He graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1945. Ralph served in the United States Air...
Emily Kristen Muns
Jul 30, 2013
In Loving Memory of Emily Kristen Muns, 37 - born December 16, 1975 in Dallas, Texas, died July 30, 2013 in Abilene, Texas. Emily also lived in Colorado Springs, CO and Fort Myers, FL at different times in her life. She went to Clark School for the deaf and Gallaudet University. She is survived by her parents, Ron and Lee...
J. W. Long
Jul 28, 2013
J. W. Long, 101, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 in Abilene. Visitation for J. W. will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, in The Hamil Family Funeral Home...
Brent James DeBerry
Jul 28, 2013
Brent James DeBerry, 27, died Sunday, July 28, 2013 in Abilene, Texas. Born in Abilene, Texas on November 26, 1985, Brent was the son of Deborah Lynn (Zanchettin) and Jim K. DeBerry. He was working in the oil service industry. Brent enjoyed sports and was a big Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Brent had...
Sue Ann Gooch Fillmon
Jul 23, 2013
Sue Ann Fillmon beloved wife, mother and “Grandma”, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Weatherford, TX. She was 76. Sue was a career wife and mother to her family and a dedicated servant to her Lord. She lived her life for them and took great pride in providing and fostering a loving and caring Christian family home life...
Patsy Lake Monhollon
Jul 23, 2013
Patsy Lake Monhollon, 78, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2013 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the home of Mike and Rachel Monhollon, 10 Lilac Circle, Abilene. The memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, at the Logsdon Chapel on the campus of Hardin-Simmons...
Oleta N. McMinn
Jul 21, 2013
Oleta N. McMinn Oleta N. McMinn, 95, went to be with our Lord July 21st, 2013. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday July 25, 2013 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at The Hamil Family...
Josephine Nelson
Jul 19, 2013
Josephine Nelson, 84, died Friday, July 19, 2013 at her residence in Merkel, Texas. The daughter of Mary Virginia (Roys) and Jodie William Gonzilas, Josephine was born on December 20, 1928 in Caldwell, Texas. She was a homemaker. She married James A. “Jim” Nelson, Jr. on October 14, 2006 in Denison, Texas. She was preceded in death by two sons,...
Connie Kaye Carter Garrison
Jul 15, 2013
Connie Kaye Carter Garrison, 53, of Odessa, Texas, died Monday, July 15, 2013 at an Abilene medical center. She was born on June 23, 1960 in Odessa, where she graduated from high school. Connie was a homemaker. Connie is survived by four sons, Johnny Garrison and wife Sheree of Enid, OK, and Jamey Garrison, Jake Garrison and wife Kaylie, and...
Roberta J. Naler
Jul 15, 2013
Bobbi Naler joined our Lord and Savior Monday, July 15, 2013 after a brief illness. She passed peacefully at her home in Shreveport, Louisiana with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. She was born in Halstead, Kansas on January 26, 1924. On December 25, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas she married her childhood sweetheart, Lt. James D. Naler. By Jim’s...
Raymond William Courville
Jul 15, 2013
Raymond William “Ray” Courville, 68, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at a medical center in Abilene, Texas. The son of Cecile (Desany) and John Courville, Ray was born on March 16, 1945 in Burlington, Vermont, and graduated from Rice Memorial High School in South Burlington, VT in 1964. From 1972 to 1992, Ray served in the U. S. Air Force,...
Clara Ruth Antilley Skaggs
Jul 12, 2013
Clara Ruth Antilley Skaggs Clara Ruth Antilley Skaggs (Mrs. Ronnie Skaggs), age 87, died Friday, July 12, 2013 in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10 a.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene with the Rev. Herb Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Potosi Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Lynda Austin Bailey
Jul 11, 2013
Lynda Austin Bailey, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at home in Abilene, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born on February 2, 1940 in Pampa, Texas to Marjorie Belle (Coker) and John Alden Austin. Lynda, her parents and sister moved from Pampa to Amarillo in 1954 and she graduated from Amarillo High in 1958. She also attended Amarillo...
Bettye M. Pickett
Jul 7, 2013
Bettye M. Pickett left this earth on July 7, 2013 at Abilene Regional Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Bettye was born in Coleman, Texas, and lived many places before finally moving to Buffalo Gap in 1971. She attended Catholic School in Kerrville, Texas and furthered her education in the nursing and medical administration fields. She was particularly proud of helping...
W. G. Potter
Jul 4, 2013
W.G. “Bill” Potter, 84, died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at an Abilene medical center. The son of Annie (Simons) and Ewing Lee Potter, W.G. was born in Callahan County, Texas, and attended school in Cross Plains, Texas. He married Bonnie Hughes on August 24, 1946 in Cross Plains. He worked for Lario Oil & Gas Co. as a contract pumper,...
Richard Campbell
Jul 1, 2013
Richard Taylor Campbell, 75, died Monday, July 1, 2013 at a medical center in Abilene, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 5, in Elmwood Memorial Park directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap in Abilene. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at the funeral home. Richard was...
Douglas William McLennan
Jul 1, 2013
Douglas William (Doug) McLennan Douglas William (Doug) McLennan, 40, died Monday, July 1, 2013 at his residence in Hawley, Texas. Born in Denton, Texas on July 26, 1972, Doug was the son of Carolyn Elizabeth (Petty) and William Henry McLennan. In 1995, he moved from San Saba, Texas to Abilene where he was a mechanic for Eagle Aviation. Doug was...
Mary V. Flores
Jul 1, 2013
Mary V. Flores, 60, of Abilene, Texas entered the gates of her Heavenly home on Monday, July 1, 2013. Mary was born on July 20, 1952 in Seymour, Texas to Jessie and Petra Valdez. She married Valentino Flores in Abilene on May 7, 1974. They shared a wonderful and loving 39 long years together. She was his “Sweetie” and they...
William L.S. Yeh
Jun 29, 2013
William L.S. Yeh, M.D. 85, died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at his residence in Abilene, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. No services are scheduled. Born on July 22, 1927 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, he received his PhD, D.Sc....