Obituaries

Gertie Teaff

Gertie Teaff

Mar 14, 2025

While living in Millersview, Texas, A.M. and Gertrude Wilson gained a bright soul on July 30, 1932, when their beloved daughter, Gertie, was born. On March 14, 2025, at the age of 92, she peacefully entered Heaven and into eternity, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and joy that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew...

Elzie Alvin "Al" "Snooks" Scates

Elzie Alvin "Al" "Snooks" Scates

Mar 13, 2025

Elzie Alvin Scates

Al, 88 of Abilene, passed away on March 13, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be from 6 PM to 8 PM, March 24, 2025, at The Hamil Family Funeral home located at 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, March 25, 2025, at The Hamil Family Funeral home with Tony Truelove officiating....

Ronald Wayne Blake

Ronald Wayne Blake

Mar 9, 2025

Ronald W. Blake

Ronald W. Blake, 67, of Abilene Texas, passed away on March 9, 2025 with family.

Visitation will be March 16, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00am Monday, March 17 2025 at the Hamil Family Funeral Home. Pastor David Cason, officiating.

Ron was born in Los Angeles California to Marian D. Blake...

George Morris

George Morris

Mar 9, 2025

George Morris, 86, of Abilene, Texas, passed away at his home on March 9, 2025, following a courageous fight with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, with Billy Crim of Wylie Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories, 5701 US...

Don Holden

Don Holden

Mar 8, 2025

Don Holden Obituary

Don C Holden passed away on March 8, 2025 in Marble Falls, Texas at the age of 93. He was born May11, 1931 in Hamlin, Texas to Carl and Hattie Routh Holden. He attended schools in Abilene, Texas and graduated from Abilene High School in 1948. Before entering the army in 1950, he attended McMurray College, Abilene. He...

Carl Martin

Carl Martin

Mar 8, 2025

Carl Richard Martin, after a rich and fulfilling life, passed away on March 8, 2025 at age 91. Born on February 25, 1934 to Carl and Cora Martin in Tampa, Florida, he traveled extensively, but made his home in Abilene, Texas.

Shortly after high school, he joined the United States Air Force, serving his country as a pilot. Before his retirement...

John Andrew

John Andrew

Mar 8, 2025

John Russell Andrew of Abilene. TX died Saturday, March 8, 2025. John was born on August 30, 1932 at Emporia. Kansas. John leaves behind his wife Jeannie Andrew. Other survivors include Author Moore (wife Carol), of St. Joseph. MO. Jeff Moore (wife Lori) of Holton. Kansas. Brian Heembrock (wife Mary) of Old Town, ME. Niel Heembrock. Farmington. MO.

John worked his...

Fran Winkles

Fran Winkles

Mar 5, 2025

Ellen (Frances) Moser Winkles was born in Frederick, Oklahoma on August 23, 1927, living a long life of 97 years!

Fran was the third child of K.C. and Ardis Moser. Her father was a long-time minister who also authored many books, songs and poems. He received lots of criticism from his fellow believers for his beliefs on grace.

Several Church of Christ...

Sherilyn Skaggs

Sherilyn Skaggs

Mar 4, 2025

Sherilyn Sue Skaggs 78 years old of Abilene passed away on March 2nd, 2025, at her home.

There will not be any services at this time.

Sherilyn was born in Matador Texas on December 2nd, 1946, to McElton and Geraldine Skaggs. She attended Abilene High School and graduated from nursing school in 1980. She was very well-traveled and loved Native American culture...

Elton Allen (E. A.) Park

Elton Allen (E. A.) Park

Mar 3, 2025



Elton Allen (E. A.) Park, age 94, of Abilene, TX, passed away on March 3, 2025 in his hometown of Abilene.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, located at 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606. Ernie McLean of Elm Creek Baptist Church officiating. Services are under the...

JoAn Hightower

JoAn Hightower

Mar 2, 2025

JoAn Prewitt Hightower

April 14, 1931 - March 2, 2025

JoAn Prewitt Hightower, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children.

Born on April 14, 1931 to Willis and Doris (Baldwin) Prewitt, JoAn lived a life full of joy, love, and adventure. She was preceded in death by her parents, her devoted husbands-Thomas Eugene Davis, Billy...

Larry Alan Edmonds

Larry Alan Edmonds

Mar 1, 2025

The family is composing an obituary at this time for Larry Alan Edmonds.

We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Christina Steward

Christina Steward

Feb 28, 2025

Christina Steward 

 May 9, 1956 - February 28, 2025

Christina died in my arms at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas, after an existence of unimaginable suffering. Taken by ambulance, she was admitted to the ICU and placed on a respirator. The nurses in the ICU were phenomenal as were the nurses on the fifth floor, especially Sarah and Dr. Sathi,...

Linda Schulle

Linda Schulle

Feb 25, 2025

Linda Kaye Schulle, 83, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday February 25th, 2025 in Abilene, TX. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday February 28th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday March 1st at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with John Fanning officiating. Services are under the direction of...

Jack Chamberlain

Jack Chamberlain

Feb 23, 2025

Jack Dale Chamberlain, 93, of Tuscola, TX, passed away on February 23, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday February 27, 2025 at the Hamil Family Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 12 noon at the Iberis Cemetery with Terry St. Pierre officiating. Arrangements are with The Hamil Family Funeral Home 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, TX 79606.

Jack was...

Suzanne Carter

Suzanne Carter

Feb 22, 2025

Suzanne McCrary Carter

Suzanne McCrary Carter, 73, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Abilene.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Memorial Park, with Jeff Nelson of Abilene officiating. Services are under the direction of Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd.

Suzanne was born on February 27, 1951, in...

Gladys Riggs

Gladys Riggs

Feb 22, 2025

Gladys Mae Conner Cozby Riggs, 87, of Abilene, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 2, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, March 3, 2025, at Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Pastor Scott Beard of Fountaingate Fellowship will officiate. Services are...

Darlene Young

Darlene Young

Feb 21, 2025

Darlene Marie "Dee" Young

Darlene Marie "Dee" Young, 81 of Abilene passed away on Friday February 21, 2025 with her husband, Donald by her side.

Visitation will be 5pm to 7pm Monday February 24, 2025 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home

Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday, February 2025, with Pastor Jeff Reid of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at...

Robert Dexter

Robert Dexter

Feb 21, 2025

In the calm of early morning, February 21, 2025, Robert (Bob) found peace with his last breath after a short, intensive battle with Alzheimer's. He was preceded in death by his mom and dad. Robert leaves behind his wife (Iris) of 47 years, brother-in-law (Patrick), sisters Kathleen and Wanda, and brothers John and Michael.

Robert was born on December 10, 1955...

Yvonne Collison

Yvonne Collison

Feb 19, 2025

Yvonne Margaret Collison, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

 The daughter of Authur and Eleonora (Seering) Hora, she was born in Iowa City, IA, on May 18, 1939. She lived there until...