Obituaries

Jun 18, 2021

the Jerry Alfred Paulson passed away on June 18, 2021, in Abilene, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lori Dillard Machen Paulson; sons Justin Paulson (Sarah) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Tyler Paulson of Abilene. He had 4 precious grandchildren he completely adored: Nola, Jude, Parker and James.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Herbert...

Jun 15, 2021

Dr. Joe Hall, longtime Abilene physician, died Tuesday, June 15, at Hendrick Hospice after a lingering illness.

Visitation will be Monday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, with a memorial service following at 1:30 p.m. in the...

Jun 15, 2021

Mary Sue Barnes Henderson, 88, of Abilene, passed away on June 15, 2021.

Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday June 18, 2021, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Pastor David Cason, officiating. Burial will follow at Coleman City...

Jun 15, 2021

Carlton Lee Edgar, 81, of Moran, Texas, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Abilene.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Briley officiating.  Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606.

Carlton was...

Jun 15, 2021

Zana Ann (Hamm) Slaughter, 87, of Abilene, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She was born April 22, 1934, in Knox City to John Olvis and Virginia Hamm.

Time for visiting with the family will be Friday, June 18 from 1 pm until 2 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, with funeral services following at 2...

Jun 14, 2021

Margie Eaton, 93, formerly of Abilene, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Lubbock.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Elmwood Memorial Park with Chaplain Elizabeth Abraham of Hospice of Lubbock officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Margie was born on October 16,...

Jun 13, 2021

Obituary not available.

Jun 11, 2021

Paul Ray Draper Jr., 69 of Abilene, Texas, passed away June 11, 2021 in Abilene, Texas after an 8 month battle with cancer. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church with Dr. John Whitten...

Jun 10, 2021

Obituary is being composed at this time.

Jun 9, 2021

Jun 9, 2021

Theresa M. Steele passed away at her home and went to be with her Lord on June 9, 2021. She was born June 27, 1934 in Abilene, Texas to Orion and Theresa Major. She was married to Harral L. Steele on March 17, 1951. They were married for 41 years prior to his passing in 1991. They lived mostly in...

Jun 4, 2021

John R. Winfield, III, 72, of Abilene, passed from this life on Friday, June 4, 2021 in Abilene.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home.

John was born on September 10, 1948...

Jun 3, 2021

Jimmy Don Neill, 74, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Jim was born in Abilene, Texas to William C. and Agnes Varner Neill on August 15, 1946. He went to school in Abilene, TX and attended college at Abilene Christian University.  Jim work in the oil field as mainly a Mud Engineer and spent most of his days on...

Jun 2, 2021

Margaret Catherine Mazeski, 77, of Abilene, returned to her father in Heaven on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Abilene.

Rosary and memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mamachan Joseph of the Holy Family Catholic Church, officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family...

Jun 1, 2021

G. Payton Whiteaker, 87, of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Abilene.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2021, at Hamby United Methodist Church with Pastor Cody Cochran officiating.  Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Payton was born to Alton Hawkins Whiteaker and Nina Beatrice (Perry)...

May 29, 2021

Elsie Leona McLeod Israel of Abilene, Texas passed away on May 29, 2021 in Abilene. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday June 4, 2021. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday June 5, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Rev. Reed Justus officiating. Burial at Albany Cemetery in Albany, Texas 2:30 p.m. Saturday...

May 27, 2021

Hal Michael Smith, 64, of Abilene passed away on May 27, 2021, in Abilene. Visitation will be 6pm to 8pm June 1, 2021, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10am, Wednesday June 2, 2021, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rick Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow at the Potosi Cemetery. Services are...

May 27, 2021

Johnie Ruth Bird, 94, of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Abilene.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 31, 2021 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road with Dr. Jeff Reid officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel.

Johnie was born in Merkel, Jones County, Texas to Manson Leon...

May 27, 2021

Marian G. DeBerry, 86, of Abilene, passed away on May 27, 2021, in Odessa.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Beltway Church (South) in the Chapel with the Mike Harkrider of Wylie Baptist Church, officiating.   Burial will follow...

May 25, 2021

Vi Pedersen, 74, passed away on May 25, 2021 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, May 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 29th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road with James Clawson pastor of Central Baptist Church of Hamlin officiating....