Obituaries
Russell M. Tower
Jan 26, 2007
Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Russell M. Tower, resident of Abilene, Texas, since 1968, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2007. He was born in Cary Maine, on September 26, 1925, and was a veteran of more than 29 years of military service. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Broadview Baptist Church, with Rev....
James Ralph Nelson
Jan 21, 2007
James Ralph Nelson, 84, died Sunday, January 21, 2007 in a local care center. A funeral service, with Dick McGinn, Overton Fabus, and Jeff Nelson officiating, will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2007 in Hillcrest Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road....
Dan Laughter
Jan 20, 2007
A life filled with wit and humor and a passion for Abilene history ended with the passing of Dan Turner Laughter III. The grandson of two prominent early Abilenians, Dan T. Laughter founder of Laughter Funeral Home and Arthur Sears noted rancher, Dan was renowned for his knowledge of early Abilene. Memorial Services, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home,...
Vivian Muston
Jan 20, 2007
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never...
Rebecca Cody
Jan 20, 2007
Rebecca Cody, 92, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007 at her residence in Dallas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 26 in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. H.B. Terry officiating....
James Harris
Jan 19, 2007
To Everything There is a Season And a Time to Every Purpose Under the Heavens A Time to be Born and a Time to Die Ecclesiastes 3:1 James Harris, "James" to his friends, passed on Friday morning, January 19, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 27, 2007, at Plum Street United Methodist Church. The Rev....
Mary Gladys Baucum
Jan 18, 2007
Mary "Gladys" Hall Baucum, 85, passed away quietly Thursday, January 18th. Funeral services, will be Monday, January 22, 2007 at the Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., officiated by Dr. Cliff Stewart. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 21, 2007, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Gladys was born November 3, 1921 to Dee S. Hall and Elizabeth...
Wilma P. Gilbreth
Jan 14, 2007
Wilma P. Gilbreth, 85, died Sunday, January 14, 2007 in a local nursing home. A graveside service, with Reverend Thurel Reid and Reverend Barry Glover officiating, will be in the Potosi Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2007 under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. There will be a visitation at the...
Burl Gene Harris
Jan 14, 2007
Burl Gene Harris 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather ("Papa Gene"), brother, uncle, cousin, and friend of many, passed away Sunday January 14, 2007. Burl closed his eyes to this world and immediately Jesus stood to welcome him into heaven. A funeral service, with Reverend T.C. Melton, Reverend Burtis Williams and Reverend David Warren officiating, will be held at Elmcrest Baptist...
Robert Davis Webb
Jan 13, 2007
Robert Webb, 85, died Saturday, January 13, 2007. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in the Potosi Cemetery. Robert was born in Potosi, Texas...
Billy Paul Lewis
Jan 13, 2007
Billy Paul Lewis entered heaven hand and hand on Saturday, January 13, 2007 with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His courageous battle with cancer was never fought alone; his Lord carried him all the way. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral...
Rosa Greco
Jan 10, 2007
Rosa Greco, 83, died Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in Abilene. Viewing will be on Sunday, January 14 from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home chapel, with Father Ruben Covos officiating. March 7, 1923, Rosa was born in Naples, Italy...
Kathleen Briggs McGraw
Jan 7, 2007
Kathleen McGraw, 68, passed away January 7, 2007 at a local hospital. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in the funeral home chapel with Rick Grant presiding. Burial will...
Daryl Wayne Burleson
Jan 7, 2007
Daryl Wayne Burleson, 48, died January 7, 2007, in Abilene. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church with Dr. Buddy Sipe officiating and assisted by Brother H. B. Terry. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories...
Wilma Nell Carter
Jan 7, 2007
Wilma Mauldin Carter, 79, died Sunday, January 7, 2007 at her home in Abilene. A funeral service, with Pastor Scott Beard officiating, will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 11, in the Fountaingate Fellowship Church. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the Direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. A visitation will...
Knolie Lee Fenner
Jan 6, 2007
Knolie Fenner, 82, died January 6, 2007, in his home. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Crescent Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Clifton officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Memorial Park. Knolie was born on August...
Bill Coleman Heatly
Jan 1, 2007
Bill Heatly, 82, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 1, 2007 at his home. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Memorial services will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday at Lytle South Baptist Church, with Rev. Rodney Watson and Rev. Joe Bartemus officiating. Burial...