Obituaries
Lewis Shannon Holloway, Jr.
Apr 21, 2006
L. Shannon Holloway, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., age 66, was a kind and loving spouse, father, grandfather, and friend. His energy, optimism, and zeal for learning and doing new things were an inspiration to many. He greeted friends and strangers alike with a big smile, and strangers quickly converted to friends. He passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2006,...
Rita Lou Borage
Apr 21, 2006
Rita L. Borage, age 74, died April 21, 2006, in Abilene, Texas. A funeral mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2006, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, Texas, with Father Fred Nawarskas, officiating. Rita Lou Borage was born September 15, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to Flavius Edwards and Clysta (Gill) Edwards....
Mary Elizabeth Harle
Apr 20, 2006
Mary Elizabeth (Mills) Harle, 84, passed on Thursday, April 20, 2006 in Abilene, Texas after a long period of declining health. She was born October 20, 1921 in Port Arthur, Texas, the daughter of India (Young) Mills of a prominent pioneer Port Arthur family, and Henry O. (H.O.) Mills, a former Jefferson County commissioner and a former president of the...
Stewart Lee Roberson
Apr 19, 2006
Stewart Lee Roberson, 56, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 21, 2006 in the Rochester Cemetery, Rochester, Texas. Dr. Cliff Stewart of First Central Presbyterian Church, of Abilene, will officiate. On April 8, 1950, Stewart was born to Beverly O. and Billyjo Roberson in Abilene. He graduated from Rochester...
Ava Griffin Foy
Apr 18, 2006
Ava Griffin Foy died peacefully in her Austin residence on April 18, 2006. Born December 2, 1908 in Callahan County, she was the first of ten children born to Joel and Nellie South Griffin. Following graduation from Clyde High School, a year at McMurry College, and two summers at Sul Ross University and John Tarlton College, she taught school in...
Henry Grady McWhiney
Apr 18, 2006
Dr. Grady McWhiney, 77, one of the most important and influential historians in the Twentienth Century, passed away Tuesday, April 18, at his home in Abilene, Texas, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by legions of loyal friends, former students, and honored colleagues who were all proud to have known him as "Doc" or "Mac." His work continues on...
Mervin Fred Owens
Apr 14, 2006
Mervin Owens, 72, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 in Colorado City. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 16 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home, with Bill Luttrell, L. Arnold Watson and Terry Brown officiating. Burial will follow...
Ray Dean Donnell
Apr 14, 2006
Ray Dean Donnell, 83, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Monday, April 17 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel; 6449 Buffalo Gap Road with Les McGalliard, minister of Oldham Lane Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic Section of the Abilene Municipal Cemetery. Ray...
Tony Keefer
Apr 12, 2006
Tony Keefer, 45, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006. A funeral service, with Les McGalliard, Larry Bell and Rob Cunningham officiating, will be at 10:00 am on Saturday at Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road. Burial will follow in the Buffalo Gap Cemetery under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home. A visitation will be from...
James Phillip Nicholls
Apr 11, 2006
Jimmy Nicholls, 69, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at a local hospital. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 13. 2006 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Friday in the funeral home chapel. Lance Voorhees will officiate. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Jimmy...
Ernest Ralph Hardy
Mar 31, 2006
Ralph Hardy, 78, died Friday afternoon, March 31, 2006 at a local hospital. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Ernest Ralph Hardy was...
Allie Mae Edington
Mar 29, 2006
Allie Mae Edington, 94, passed away March 29, 2006 in Abilene. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday April 1, 2006 at Southside Baptist Church, with Rev. Kevin Ueckert officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Allie...
Eric Alan Hines
Mar 29, 2006
Eric Hines, 59, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2006 in Abilene. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 1:00 pm in the Coleman City Cemetery. Eric was born...
Juanita Ruth Baber
Mar 28, 2006
Juanita Baber, 68, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in Abilene. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 31, 2006 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Memorial services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday at the funeral home, with Steve Thomas officiating. Juanita was born on April 19, 1937 in...
Lura Mae Sivley
Mar 26, 2006
Lura (Muffet) Sivley, 83, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2006 in Abilene. A private graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday in Elmwood Memorial Park. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm at First Christian Church, with Rev. Dr. Tom Lyda, Rev. Dr. Chris Diebel and Dr. Phil Christopher officiating. The family will greet friends after...
Dewey Clenton Holden
Mar 24, 2006
Dewey Holden, 78, passed away Friday, March 24, 2006. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 29 at 2:00 pm at Bible Chapel, with Brother Don Woods officiating, assisted by Brother Robert Martin. Dewey was born on July 12. 1927. He was 78 years, 8 months & 12 days old at his passing. He attended the Abilene State School, was...
Michael Kelly Hamil
Mar 19, 2006
Mike Hamil, 55, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006 at his home. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday at Potosi Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim McCurly officiating. Burial will follow in the Potosi Cemetery. Mike was born...
G.W. Harris
Mar 17, 2006
Beaver Harris, 58, died Friday, March 17, 2006 in Abilene. A memorial service, with Reverend David Cason officiating, will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2006 in The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Beaver was born September 5, 1947 in Gorman, Texas to G.W. and Peggy Finwick Harris. Beaver attended school in Abilene and in...
Robert Eugene Patty
Mar 15, 2006
Robert Patty, 85, died Wednesday in Abilene. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 19, 2006 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm on Monday, March 20 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, with Rev. Derrell Patterson officiating, assisted by Rev. Stan Allcorn. Burial will follow in...
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