Obituaries

Glen McKelvy

Jan 25, 2023

Glen Rose McKelvy, Jr., 85, of Abilene, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

A native of Texas, Glen Rose McKelvy, Jr. was born in Albany on March 25, 1937, to Dott Lofland McKelvy and Glen Rose McKelvy, Sr. Glen lived in Albany, TX, Washingotn, DC, Waco, TX, San Antonio, TX, Arkansas, and Abilene, TX. In February of 1956, Glen was...

Suzanne "Suzie" Shahan

Jan 23, 2023

Suzie Shahan, 69, of Abilene, TX passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. 

Visitation will be Friday, January 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28 at First Central Presbyterian Church with Dr. Cliff Stewart officiating.  Services are under the direction of...

Dub Vinson

Jan 20, 2023

 

J.W. “Dub” Vinson, 89, of Ovalo TX, went home to be with the Lord on Friday January 20, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Friday January 27, 2023 at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, John Whitten of Pioneer Drive Baptist and Gerald Hobson a close friend will officiate. Burial...

Terry White

Jan 17, 2023

Terry Glenn White, 66, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Abilene.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene.

Terry was born in Abilene to Mary Jo (Willbanks) and Glenn Truman White on Monday, November 5, 1956. He...

Janice Richardson

Jan 17, 2023

 

 It is with great sadness that the family of Jan Richardson (Nanny) announce her peaceful passing while surrounded by her loving family on January 17, 2023, at the age of 75.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 am on Saturday January 28, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, Texas.

Jan Richardson (Nanny) was...

Pete Nalda

Jan 14, 2023

 

Pete Nalda, a beloved musician, raconteur, and student of all things relating to aviation and the military, was the offspring of two historic Texas and New Mexico ranching families. Pete died peacefully in the early morning hours of January 15, 2023, in Abilene after an unexpected illness.

               He was born in Abilene on November 11, 1960, to...

"Precious" Peggy Knowles

Jan 13, 2023

“Precious” Peggy Knowles, 90, of Abilene finished strong on Friday, January 13, 2023, at her home.  All who knew her know she has made Heaven a happier place and is dancing with Jesus! She was born on August 10, 1932, in “famous” Hamilton, Texas to Esteen Sadler and Mable Elizabeth (Jones) Sadler.

Peggy married her high school sweetheart, Roy Knowles,...

Sharon Bryant

Jan 10, 2023

 

Sharon Elizabeth Bryant, 78, of Potosi, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born to Raymond and Peggy Hammitt on November 23, 1944 in Monahans, TX.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 14, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January...

Harry Kaercher

Jan 8, 2023

Harry R. Kaercher, 78, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2023 in Abilene.

Harry was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Peter and Emma (Pack) Kaercher on November 6, 1944. He graduated from South Hills High School in 1962. Harry married Carol Johnson on November 6, 1966. Harry enlisted in the United States Air Force on February 2,...

Billy Libby

Jan 7, 2023

Billy W. Libby, 85, passed away on January 7, 2023 at home in Abilene after a brief battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14, at 2:00 pm at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Bob Monk and Benji Van Fleet officiating. A reception will follow at the church for all who would like to join...

Stanley Horace Klett

Jan 7, 2023

Stanley Horace Klett of View, Texas, passed away very peacefully in Abilene on Saturday, January 7, 2023 with 92 years of experience, which his family celebrated quite often with St. Patrick's Day themed birthday parties.

The son of Lula Mae New and Charles Cecil Klett was born on March 17, 1930, in Menard, Texas. Horace proudly served his country in...

Patsy Hudman

Jan 7, 2023

 



Patsy Ransleben Hudman, 94, of Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully in her sleep, January 7, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at  The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

 Patsy was born on...

Rickey Wiseman

Jan 2, 2023

Rickey Davis Wiseman, 68, of Abilene, Texas passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at N. 10th and Treadaway Church of Christ with Dr. Jerry Taylor officiating. Rickey was born in Abilene, Texas to Ottis Davis "O. D." Wiseman and Dorothy Dade Wiseman on December 29, 1954, he...

Norma Smith

Jan 1, 2023

Norma Smith went to be with her Lord on January 1, 2023. Norma was born in Buchan's Junction, Newfoundland, Canada on July 3, 1930, to William and Alice Pike. She spent her childhood in a loving home with 3 brothers and a sister. She attended Bishop Spencer College in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

In 1959, she married Henry Lester Smith....

Marie Woolaver Cotten

Jan 1, 2023

Mary Marie Woolaver Cotten, 92, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.

Marie was born January 24, 1930, to Thomas Sim and Nora Stamford Weir in Hamilton. She was the youngest of five children. Marie received her education at Hamilton Schools, subsequently completing formal education through home course work. During World War II, Marie moved with her parents...

John Johnson

Dec 31, 2022

John Lavert Johnson, Jr., 62, of Abilene, passed away December 31, 2022, in Abilene.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, with Rev. Jeff Hatcher and Billy Crim officiating.

John was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1960, to...

Margaret Cummings

Dec 31, 2022

Jayne Cummings, age 82, of Abilene, Texas met her savior on December 31, 2022 in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be 5pm-7pm on Friday, January, 6th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Memorial Services will be 2pm on Saturday, January 7th at Rise Church, 517 North Pioneer, with Reverend Ken Lyle of Hendrick Hospice...

Mona Jean Baker

Dec 31, 2022

Mona “Jean” Baker, 87, of Abilene Texas went to meet her Savior on December 31st, 2022. She passed peacefully in the care of her daughter and the caring staff at Hendricks Hospice care.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday January 4th at Hamil Family Funeral Home with Gloria Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at the Abilene Municipal Cedar...

Jess Garcia

Dec 30, 2022

Jess Flores Martinez Garcia, Jr. passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1958, in Oxnard, CA to Jess Flores Garcia, Sr. and Juanita Martinez Garcia.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.

Jess is survived by two sons, Jess...

James Dwain Vinson

Dec 30, 2022

Dwain Vinson passed on to the big ranch in the sky on Dec 30, 2022. He was born on August 4, 1956 to Jack & Marie Vinson. He lived his whole life in Potosi & attended Wylie.

From a small child he always was a cowboy. This started with helping on the family ranch, to team roping as he got older,...