Obituaries

Nov 14, 2018

Ramona Anthony, 86, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in Abilene, Texas.

Born in Snyder, Texas on March 10, 1932, she was the daughter of Nola Opal (Braswell) and Edmond Clark Nicks. Ramona and Robert Owen Anthony were married on March 17, 1955 in Snyder.  She had a 20-year career as a dental assistant, having worked for both Dr. Hargrove and Dr....

Nov 12, 2018

Corine Nelson Ingram, loving wife, mother, and “Mammaw” died on November 12, 2018 after 92 wonderful years.

   Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

   She was born on May 16, 1926 in Brady, Texas to Emil W. Nelson and Alice Hanson Nelson. Corine graduated from...

Nov 10, 2018

Maree Meeks McBride, 95, of Santa Fe, Texas passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Abilene Regional Medical Center in Abilene, TX.

She was born April 5, 1923 in Geneva, TX.  She was married to Joe Preston McBride on July 8, 1942, and they had a wonderful 75 years of life together rearing their sons and then enjoying the life of grandparents and...

Nov 8, 2018

Dr. Jimmy Wallace McNeil, 83, of Abilene, Texas passed from this life on Thursday, November 8th at Hendrick Medical Center.

Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 pm Monday November 12th in the Hillcrest Church of Christ auditorium. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday November 13th at the Hillcrest Church of Christ auditorium with Nathan Burrow and...

Nov 6, 2018

Bill Shaner, 69, of Eula, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Abilene.

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Hwy 36 Church of Christ in Potosi. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Greg Melton, minister, officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Eula Cemetery under the direction of The Hamil...

Nov 5, 2018

Benjamin D. Halsted, USAF Major Retired

Benjamin D. Halsted, known as Ben professionally and Don by his U.S. family and “Tex” by his German in-laws, was born on January 7, 1931 in Guion, Taylor County, TX.  He passed away at the age of 87 on Monday, November 5, 2018 in Abilene.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Albertine “Waggi”...

Nov 3, 2018

H. Glenn McWilliams, 76, passed away on November 3rd, 2018 in Dallas, TX.

   Glenn was born on November 6, 1941, in Dallas, Texas; but grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas.   He graduated from Wichita Falls Senior High School, University of North Texas, and The School of Banking of the South at LSU.

   Glenn began his banking career as a Federal...

Nov 3, 2018

Dr. George W. Knight, of Abilene, Texas, went to meet his Lord on November 3, 2018. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, Texas. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, November 7, 11:00am at First Baptist Church, Abilene. Graveside services with family will be held...

Nov 2, 2018

L. H. Marsh

L.H. Marsh, 81, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 in Abilene, Texas.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene on Monday, November 5, 2018, at...

Nov 2, 2018

Joseph Erwin Beyer departed his earthly life on November 2, 2018, at his home in Berryville, Arkansas.  Joe was born January 10, 1935 in Houston, Texas to Erwin and Vada (Yates) Beyer.  He attended St. Joseph Academy and Wylie Schools, graduating from Wylie High School in 1953.  Joe served in the Texas National Guard for several years.  He married Dorothy...

Oct 31, 2018

Dorothy “Dot” Wages, 89, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Abilene.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel.   Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Dot was born on July 8, 1929 in...

Oct 30, 2018

James Horace “Jim” Chittum, 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Big Spring, Texas.

Funeral services will be 11:30 am Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with his nephew, A.G. Robertson, Jr., officiating.   Interment will follow with military honors in the Texas State Veterans at Abilene.  Services are under the direction of The Hamil...

Oct 28, 2018

Lettie Edwards Frymire, 86, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Abilene, Texas.

The daughter of Ophelia (Major) Edwards and Walter Howard Edwards, Lettie was born on April 4, 1932 in Geronimo, Oklahoma, and graduated from South Taylor High School in Tuscola. After her marriage to Harold D. Frymire, she was a homemaker and worked for a time at the...

Oct 28, 2018

Terry Jeffers, 63, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Abilene, Texas.

Terry was a good man and a loving father of 3 girls and a very caring grandpa. He always made everyone smile or laugh and was never afraid to make new friends. He was a singer of silly lyrics to famous songs, a car enthusiast, a wrestling fanatic...

Oct 28, 2018

Mary Lee Haynes, 68, passed away on October 28, 2018 in Abilene Texas. Memorial services will be held 10:00am, Thursday November 8th, 2018 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Baird officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Mary was born in Memphis Texas to Imogene and LD Messer...

Oct 27, 2018

Francine Robinson, 82, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Abilene, Texas.

Francine was born in Abilene, Texas on May 19, 1936, the daughter of Abe and Ruby Flippin.  Francine was a 1955 graduate of Wylie High School.  She married Leland D. Robinson on November 1, 1968.  She worked for Merchant Motor Lines for five years and attended Abilene Christian University,...

Oct 25, 2018

Oct 24, 2018

Inman "Sonny" Miller, 87, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Abilene. Visitation will be at 10:00 am, Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Highway 36 Church of Christ. A joint funeral service for Sonny and his wife, Leonita Miller, will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Highway 36 Church of Christ...

Oct 22, 2018

Leonita "Nita" Englert, 88, of Abilene, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 in Abilene.

Visitation will be 10:00 am, Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Highway 36 Church of Christ.

A joint funeral service for Nita and her husband, Inman Miller, will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 2 at the Highway 36 Church of Christ with Bob Martin, minister...

Oct 20, 2018

Dovie Teal, 95, formerly of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Covenant Place in Abilene, TX. Visitation will be Monday, October 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 23rd at The Hamil Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow...