Obituaries

Shirley Harkrider

Shirley Harkrider

Jul 11, 2023

Shirley Ruth Bowers Harkrider, of Abilene, TX, passed away on July 11, 2023, in Abilene, at the age of 86 years.

Visitation will be Friday, July 14 from 5 – 7 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, located at 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Wylie Baptist Church,...

Carolyn Ross

Carolyn Ross

Jul 11, 2023

Carolyn Ross was born in Glen Rose, Texas to Zana and Lester Grant Martin, a jubilant couple who saw her birth as a miraculous event. They named her Frances Carolyn.  She thrived in the light of their limitless adoration.  Carolyn managed to surpass even their expectations as she grew into a delightfully outgoing yet selfless, extremely bright yet humble young...

Wesley Kade Parmelly

Wesley Kade Parmelly

Jul 7, 2023

Kade Parmelly, 24, passed away on July 7, 2023, in Abilene, TX.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Beltway Park Church-S, 4009 Beltway South, Abilene, TX. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

W. Kade Parmelly was born in Abilene, TX, to Bryan and...

Barbara Willis

Barbara Willis

Jul 5, 2023

Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of our beloved mother Barbara Gene Willis at the age of 95 and 11 months.  She took her final breath early Wednesday morning, July 5 at 12:33 a.m., surrounded by her loved ones.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, July 15, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449...

C.R. Massey

C.R. Massey

Jul 5, 2023

Charles Randolph Massey, Jr., of Abilene, passed away on July 5, 2023, at the age of 98.

A private family graveside service will be held in Goldthwaite, TX on Monday, July 10, 2023.

C.R. was born on October 26, 1924, in Mullin, Texas to Charles Randolph Massey, Sr. and Stella Meeks Massey. During World War II, he proudly served in...

Sharlene Turley

Sharlene Turley

Jul 3, 2023

Obituary is being composed at this time.

Mary Beth Glenn

Mary Beth Glenn

Jul 2, 2023

 

Mary Elizabeth Glenn, age 95, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Funeral services will be graveside at 10:30 am at Victor Cemetery in Erath County on Thursday, July 6, 2023, under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. 

Mary was born at home in Comanche County to...

Ray McGlothlin

Ray McGlothlin

Jun 28, 2023

Ray McGlothlin, 95 years old, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Visitation will be at 1:30 pm Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Hillcrest Church of Christ followed by a funeral at 2:30. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 6 at Elmwood Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family...

James Dusckas

James Dusckas

Jun 24, 2023

James N. Dusckas Jr., 86 of Abilene passed away on Saturday June 24, 2023.

Visitation will be 9:00am to 8:00pm on Friday June 30, 2013 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 9:00am Saturday July 1, 2023 at The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest at 602 Meander Street Abilene, TX 79602 with the Rev. Karen...

Dorothy Wilson

Dorothy Wilson

Jun 24, 2023

Dorothy Ann Wilson, 81, of Abilene, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Abilene.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Elmwood Memorial Park with...

Betty Eitelman

Betty Eitelman

Jun 23, 2023

Betty G. Eitelman, 76, of Abilene passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Abilene.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. A memorial service will be held at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 12:00 noon.

Betty was...

Karen Reese

Karen Reese

Jun 23, 2023

Karen Sue Reese, 70, of Abilene passed away on Friday June 23, 2023.

 

Visitation will be 12:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday June 27, 2023 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.

 

Funeral services will be held 9:00am Wednesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Reverend Iziar Lankford officiating.   Burial will follow at Texas State Veterans Cemetery 7457 W...

Janice Asbury

Janice Asbury

Jun 21, 2023

Janice Jennings Asbury, 87, of Abilene passed away on June 21, 2023, in her home at Quail Hollow Farm. 

A viewing will be 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.

A celebration of Janice Asbury’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, at The Hamil...

Maria Acuna

Maria Acuna

Jun 19, 2023

Mary Acuña, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.

Memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home,...

Carroll Forrest

Carroll Forrest

Jun 14, 2023

Carroll Wayne Forrest, 85, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects Tuesday, June 20, between 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 21 at Elmwood Memorial Park. Services are...

Pablo Reyes

Pablo Reyes

Jun 14, 2023

Pablo L. Reyes of Abilene, Texas, 84 years old, passed away on June 14, 2023 at Hendrick South Hospital surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law. Like his life, he never gave up the fight and ultimately passed away peacefully holding hands with his family, showing us how to endure the most difficult situation with grace and dignity. 

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Sharon Darlene Hagar

Sharon Darlene Hagar

Jun 13, 2023

Sharon Darlene Hagar, 75, of Abilene, Texas passed away on July 13, 2023, at her daughter’s home with family by her side.

A graveside service will be held 9:00 am Sunday July 16, at Dewey Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Kerry Jones of Buffalo Gap Church of Christ. Services are under the direction of the Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo...

James Whitman

James Whitman

Jun 12, 2023

James Otis Whitman, age 45, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. 

James’ life will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. 

James was born in Seoul, Korea to James and Sun Ok Whitman on January 18, 1978.  He grew up in El Paso, Texas...

William "Bill" Edgar Woods

William "Bill" Edgar Woods

Jun 12, 2023

William Edgar Woods (Bill) age 91 of Abilene, TX passed away on June 12, 2023, at Hendrick Hospice in Abilene.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 17 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, TX.

Bill was born November 20, 1931, in Denton County, TX and attended school in Plainview,...

Barbara Bacon

Barbara Bacon

Jun 11, 2023

Barbara Kay (Leehman) Bacon passed away on Sunday June 11, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 16, in the chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Abilene.

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