Obituaries

R. Dewayne Crossland

R. Dewayne Crossland

Feb 25, 2009

R. Dewayne Crossland, of Abilene, Texas, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at his home in the loving care of his beloved wife, Terri Christiansen. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. He is survived by the children of his heart, Jeremy and Eric,...

C. D. Leon

C. D. Leon

Feb 24, 2009

Born in tiny Rule, Texas, the seventh child of Henry Joseph Leon and Margaret Ann Server, he was one of the most successful film exhibitors and theater owners in the Southwest. An influential businessman in West Texas and New Mexico for almost a century, he was a pioneer in big time movie theaters, successful horse breeding, resort development, real estate,...

Donna Fowler

Donna Fowler

Feb 21, 2009

Donna Fowler, 61, passed from this life on Saturday, February 21, 2009, in Abilene. Her vibrant love of life, family and friends was contagious. Her outward beauty mirrored the inward beauty of her flamboyant, free-spirited personality, bringing a joyful response to all who knew her. Donna's glowing light is not extinguished. It has been elevated to shine down from Heaven...

Margaret Mae Wilson

Margaret Mae Wilson

Feb 20, 2009

Margaret Mae Wilson, 90, beloved mother and grandmother who lived a life of service to others, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2009. An Abilene visitation will be on Saturday, February 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, Texas. Visitation in Fort Worth will be on Sunday, February 22,...

Jack James Chaney

Jack James Chaney

Feb 19, 2009

Jack James Chaney, 81, of Abilene died Thursday, February 19, 2009. Born in Abilene, Texas on October 21, 1927, Jack was the son of the late Stella (Maples) and H. H. Chaney, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Abilene, where he had been self-employed in H. H. Chaney Concrete Contractors with his father and brother, H. H. Chaney, Jr....

Kevin Don Bradshaw

Kevin Don Bradshaw

Feb 18, 2009

Kevin Don Bradshaw, 46, and his son, Conner Redford Bradshaw, 4, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Southwest Park Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Woodard officiating, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Kevin was born on December 31, 1962, in Spur, Texas, to Nancy Ann (Hale)...

Conner Redford Bradshaw

Conner Redford Bradshaw

Feb 18, 2009

Kevin Don Bradshaw, 46, and his son, Conner Redford Bradshaw, 4, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Southwest Park Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Woodard officiating, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Kevin was born on December 31, 1962, in Spur, Texas, to Nancy Ann (Hale)...

Jo Ellen Lawler

Jo Ellen Lawler

Feb 18, 2009

Jo Ellen Lawler, age 76, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 after a lengthy illness with her loving children by her side. She was one of ten children born to Ross and Nellie Glasgow in Temple, Oklahoma. She moved to Texas as a young bride and came to love all things Texan, especially the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys. She...

Susan Stark Reeves

Susan Stark Reeves

Feb 14, 2009

Susan Stark Reeves passed away February 14, 2009 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for the last two years. She was 69. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech Street. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Susan...

Deborah Lynn DeBerry

Deborah Lynn DeBerry

Feb 13, 2009

Deborah Lynn Zanchettin DeBerry, 53, of Abilene, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. Funeral services will be at11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Beltway Park Baptist Church. Mark Hewitt, Doug Roysden and Chad Mitchell will officiate. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00...

Virginia Mae Sadler

Virginia Mae Sadler

Feb 12, 2009

Virginia M. Sadler, 85, of Abilene died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at a local hospital. Graveside services, with David Black officiating, will be today, Saturday, February 15, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, Texas. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. July 29, 1923, Virginia was born in...

David Wilkerson

David Wilkerson

Feb 9, 2009

David Griffitts Wilkerson, 45, died Monday, February 9, 2009 in Conroe, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Elmwood Memorial Park. Terry Brown will officiate, assisted by Everett Ferguson. Family visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap...

Charles James DeMone

Charles James DeMone

Feb 9, 2009

Lt. Col. Charles J. DeMone U.S. Army (Ret.) Lt. Col. Charles J. DeMone, U.S. Army (Ret.) passed away on Monday, February 9, 2009 at a local nursing facility. He was 92 years old. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Burial will follow in Elmwood...

Bertha Pearl Linahan

Bertha Pearl Linahan

Feb 9, 2009

Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Reverend Janice Kahl, Reverend Doris Miller and Jim McKenzie will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Round Mound Cemetery on FM 1082 in Hamby. Shorty was promoted from this earth on February 9, 2009 at the age...

George Farmer

George Farmer

Feb 4, 2009

George Farmer, 82, of Abilene, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at a local hospital. Funeral services, with Dr. Cliff Stewart and Rev. Janice Six officiating, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the First Central Presbyterian Church. Military honors will follow funeral services at the church. The family will receive friends today, Friday, February 6, 2009,...

Ben Moses

Ben Moses

Feb 2, 2009

Ben Moses Ben Moses passed from this life on Monday, February 2, 2009. He was 81. Funeral services with Rev. Kevin Kennedy and Dr. Randy Cotton officiating will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00...

Velma Ada Howell

Velma Ada Howell

Jan 29, 2009

Velma Howell, of Abilene, formerly of Dallas, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the age of 97. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. today, Friday, January 30, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 31, in the Laurel Land Chapel,...

Krystal Lynn Young

Krystal Lynn Young

Jan 25, 2009

Krystal Lynn Young, 26, of Abilene passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Abilene Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 29th at Broadview Baptist Church located at 2500 South 27th Street. Burial will immediately follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:30 – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 28th at the Hamil...

Lessie Jean Scarborough

Lessie Jean Scarborough

Jan 22, 2009

Lessie "Humpy" Scarborough, 80, of Abilene, died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Burial will follow in the Potosi Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home....

M. R. Naylor

M. R. Naylor

Jan 22, 2009

M. R. Naylor, 81, died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at a local nursing home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Rev. Stan Allcorn and Dr. Jeff Reid will officiate. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park. The family will...