Obituaries
Dr. R. Dale Hembree, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
Dr. R. Dale Hembree Jr., Abilene veterinarian for nearly 40 years went to be with the Lord on January 10th, 2024, while at home on Possum Kingdom Lake in Graford TX.
Dale was born in Odessa TX to Richard Dale Hembree Sr., and Peggy Jo (McShan) Hembree and raised in Midland TX.
After graduating from Midland Lee High School, Dale...
Leslie Dean Stover
Jan 9, 2024
Leslie Dean Stover, 66, of Abilene, left this world for his eternal home in Heaven on January 9, 2024 in Abilene.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at Hamil Family Funeral Home with James Greer officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Les was born in...
James Davis
Jan 9, 2024
James Davis, 89, of Abilene, Texas, passed into Heaven on January 8, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be at 5:00–7:00pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Hamil Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Keller, Covenant Presbyterian Church, officiating. Services are under...
Ronnie Lynn Cheek
Jan 7, 2024
Ronnie Lynn Cheek, 82, passed away on the morning of January 7th, 2024, in Mesquite, Texas. Ronnie was born in Baird, Texas on August 8th, 1941, to Charles Roy Cheek and Clara Pearl Young Cheek.
He married Linda Farr at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Abilene on June 21st, 1963. They were married for 60 years until Linda's passing this last...
Richard "Rick" E. Mullins
Jan 6, 2024
Rick Mullins, 71, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Abilene, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at The Hamil Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Rick was born Portales, New Mexico to James and Gerri...
Cathy "Shug" Harris McCleary
Jan 5, 2024
On Friday, January 5, 2024, Cathy "Shug" Harris McCleary, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away too soon at the age of 65 in Abilene, Texas.
Cathy, affectionately known as "Shug", was born on September 8, 1958, to loving parents John Wayne and Barbara Harris in Abilene, Texas. As the only daughter of her siblings, she was a natural...
Carolyn Waltrip
Dec 31, 2023
On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Carolyn Waltrip, loving wife and mother, passed away too soon at the age of 66 in Abilene, TX.
Carolyn was a beautiful soul born on October 29, 1957, to loving parents Huey and Sue Robichaux in New Iberia, LA. As the eldest of her siblings, she was a natural caregiver and nurturer, always looking out...
Roy Ernest Strain
Dec 26, 2023
Roy Ernest Strain, 90, of Abilene, passed away on Dec. 26, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Dr. Randy Richards officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Ernest was born on Oct. 25, 1933 in Brownwood, Texas,...
Kallie Antilley-Martinez
Dec 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Kallie Ann Antilley-Martinez
Kallie Ann Antilley- Martinez of Wingate, Texas at the young age of 37 was pronounced passing early Monday morning, December 25, 2023 at North Runnels Hospital in Winters, Texas.
Kallie Ann was born in Haskell, Texas on December 30, 1985 to Gary and Stasia Antilley and became the baby sister to brother...
Mary Jo Stephenson
Dec 25, 2023
Mary Jo Stephenson, of Abilene, gained her angel wings and went to her Heavenly home to celebrate Christmas December 25, 2023. She passed away at home.
A memorial will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, December 30, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Terry St. Pierre will lead her celebration of life.
Mary Jo was born...
Virgina "Ginny" Breland
Dec 24, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Glynn Breland, 72, of Abilene, TX, passed away on December 24, 2023, at her home in Abilene.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, December 29, 2023, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, December 30 at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery located at US 277, Abilene, TX. Burial To follow...
Darla Janae (Neal) Ritchey Franklin
Dec 22, 2023
Darla Janae Franklin of Abilene, Texas passed away on Dec 22, 2023 at the age of 60 in her home after an illness.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 in the sanctuary of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church at 701 South Pioneer Drive, Abilene, TX.
Darla Janae Neal was born on July 2,...
Ine Splain
Dec 21, 2023
Ine Splain, 95, of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at the family home, 2325 Vicki Dr., on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Ine was born in Toba, Japan to Kakuzo and Sato (Yamashita) Kakuda on January 29, 1928. She marred Richard William Splain on March 4, 1958, in Tokyo...
Audrey Anne McKnight
Dec 21, 2023
Audrey Anne McKnight
Audrey Anne McKnight, 89, of LaVilla, Texas, passed away on Thursday, 21 December 2023 in Potosi, Texas.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, December 29, 2023 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road and a private burial...
Alvah Jean Hilton
Dec 21, 2023
Alvah Jean Hilton, age 96, passed away December 21, 2023, in Abilene, Texas with her children by her side.
Visitation will be at Hillcrest Church of Christ Tuesday, December 26th from 5 to 7 pm.
Funeral services will be at Hillcrest Church of Christ Wednesday, December 27th at 10:30 am in Abilene, Texas. Arrangements are with The Hamil Family Funeral...
Joy Stephens
Dec 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of JOY STEPHENS
Joy M. Stephens was 95 when she died on December 19, 2023. Born, Joyce Fay Munden to Ila Hill Munden and Raymond Munden, Sr. on September 6, 1928 in Weatherford, Texas. Joy married O. B. Stephens, Jr. on September 13, 1948 in Abilene.
Joy attended Abilene High School and Texas Tech University. Joy was a member...
Joe Allen Mayfield
Dec 19, 2023
Joe Allen Mayfield, 68 of Tuscola, Texas passed away, on December 19, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 3, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held, Thursday January 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.
Joe was...
Carol Newberry
Dec 18, 2023
Carol Austin Newberry, 89, of Abilene, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 18.
Visitation will be from 5-7pm on Wednesday, December 27th at Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 28th at 2pm at First Baptist Church in Abilene. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
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Chris Solis
Dec 16, 2023
Chris Solis, 48, born September 7, 1975, in Abilene, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior, December 16, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife Tami, and their children David and Katie, his parents Frank and Lupe Solis, brother Jamie and sister-in-law Julie Solis, Aunts and Uncles, Susana and Raymond Santibanez, Sandy Best, Johnny and Sylvia Molina,...
Charles Copeland
Dec 9, 2023
Charles Robert Copeland, 75, of Abilene, passed away on December 9, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family.
Charles was born in Stamford, Texas to Robert and Opal Copeland on July 31, 1948. He graduated high school from Abilene High where he was a proud member of the Eagle Football Team. He went on to play football for the University of...



