Obituaries

Gay Percifull Robinson

Gay Percifull Robinson

Dec 18, 2017

Gay "Mimi" Robinson, 75, passed away on December 18, 2017, in her home of Possum Kingdom Lake (Graford), Texas. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Gay was born in Sacramento, California to Noel and Maxine Percifull on February...

James Albert Larimore

James Albert Larimore

Dec 17, 2017

At 2:30 pm on Monday, December 18, 2017, James Albert Larimore went to be with his Lord and Savior. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Thursday, December 21st, there will be a visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to funeral...

B. B. Trotter, MD

B. B. Trotter, MD

Dec 17, 2017

Billy Bob “B.B.” Trotter M.D., 89, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2017 in Abilene. He will be remembered for his caring and generous spirit, his considerable wisdom, and his love and devotion to his family and friends.

Born July 1, 1928 in Denton, Texas to Raleigh Brooks Trotter and Rosemary (Woods) Trotter. Always a storyteller, his first...

Carolyn P. Monk

Carolyn P. Monk

Dec 16, 2017

Carolyn Parker Monk, 87, of Abilene, TX entered into the arms of her Saviour on December 16, 2017 in Abilene, Tx.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2017 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech St, Abilene, TX with a reception to follow service. 

Carolyn was born in Dimmitt, TX to Ell D and Lillian Parker...

Janice Ruth Martin

Janice Ruth Martin

Dec 14, 2017

Janice Ruth Barton Wise Martin, 93, of Abilene passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Coleman, Texas.

The daughter of Jewell (Lisman) and Jim “James” Barton, Janice was born on January 4, 1924 in Callahan County, Texas.  She attended school in Oplin, Texas through the 5th grade, later graduating from high school in Odessa. She taught piano for many years,...

Russell Howard Davis

Russell Howard Davis

Dec 13, 2017

Russell "Rusty" Davis, 58, of Abilene passed away on December 13th, 2017 in Abilene. Visitation / Memorial Service will be 6-8 P.M. Saturday December 16, 2017 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. Rusty was born in Anson to James and Mary Frances Davis on March 21, 1959. He attended Abilene schools. He married Doddie Chambers...

Ruth Kee Moreland

Ruth Kee Moreland

Dec 11, 2017

Ruth Kee Moreland, 93, of Plano TX, formally Ballinger, TX died Monday, December 11, 2017, after a brief illness.

Visitation will be Friday, December 15, 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church, Ballinger, TX and with a graveside service to follow at 3:00 pm at Old Runnels Cemetery with Dr. Marty Akins officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family...

Savannah Elizabeth Yarbrough

Savannah Elizabeth Yarbrough

Dec 11, 2017

Savannah Elizabeth (Caswell) Yarbrough, 96, Abilene, Texas, departed this life Monday, December 11th, 2017 and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  While her earthly life may be over her eternal life has just began. 

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm Friday, December 15th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, TX.

Funeral services will be...

Donald L. Conrad

Donald L. Conrad

Dec 9, 2017

Donald L. "Don" Conrad, 87, peacefully passed away on December 9, 2017 in Abilene, TX. He was born July 3, 1930 in his grandfather and grandmother's home in Wells, Minnesota to Monte and Mae Ford Conrad. Eva Sales, his great-aunt was the mid-wife who delivered him. Don graduated from Lake Crystal High School in 1948. Following high school, he joined...

Richie Edmond Johnson

Richie Edmond Johnson

Dec 5, 2017

Richie Johnson, 47, of Stamford, Texas, passed away on December 5th, 2017 in Stamford, Texas. Visitation will be 6:00pm – 8:00pm Friday December 15th, 2017 at Southwest Drive Community United Methodist Church located at 3025 Southwest Drive, Abilene, Texas 79605. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, December 16th, 2017 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home located at...

J E Brasher

J E Brasher

Dec 5, 2017

A light has gone out in this world, and Heaven shines brighter with the passing of J E (Jerry) Brasher on December 5, 2017. Jerry was born in 1921 in Groveton, Texas and raised in Roswell, New. Mexico. After graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1939 just prior to World War II. During WWII,...

Marcella Jean Ramey

Marcella Jean Ramey

Dec 5, 2017

Marcella "Jean" Ramey, 88, of Abilene, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 5, 2017 in Abilene. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. Abilene. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, December 8, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home with...

Derryl Royce Overby

Derryl Royce Overby

Dec 3, 2017

Derryl R. Overby, 91, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Abilene, Texas. He lived in San Angelo, Robert Lee and Odessa. Viewing will be from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in the...

William O. Poe

William O. Poe

Dec 2, 2017

William Oliver Poe, 95, of Abilene, Texas, passed away Saturday December 2, 2017, in Abilene, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas John Poe of Enumclaw, Washington. His sister Beverly D. Yardy, lives in Modesto, Calif. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday afternoon, December 5th, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road,...

Maggie Rebecca Palmer

Maggie Rebecca Palmer

Nov 29, 2017

Maggie Davis Palmer

Maggie Davis Palmer, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Abilene, Texas.

Services will be 12:30 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2017 at Wylie Baptist Church with Rev. Darrin Ray and Rev. Rick Grant officiating.  Burial will follow in Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene....

Johnnie Mae Poynor

Johnnie Mae Poynor

Nov 28, 2017

Johnnie Mae Poynor left her earthly home on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.  She had been residing at Windcrest Healthcare Center up until her death.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 in the chapel of First Baptist Church, Abilene.  The service will be officiated by Dr. Phil Christopher.  Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in Eastland...

Barbara Ann Sanford

Barbara Ann Sanford

Nov 27, 2017

Barbara Ann Tobener Sanford, 81, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 27, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Barbara's wishes were to be cremated and have her ashes buried at a later time. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri to William Henry Tobener Jr. and Helen Mary (Piper) Tobener on April 30, 1936....

Jimmie Paul Steadman

Jimmie Paul Steadman

Nov 25, 2017

Jimmie "Jim" Paul Steadman, 76, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28th at Beltway Park Chapel at the South Campus. Funeral services will be follow at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church chapel with Guy Brown from Dallas, Texas officiating. Burial will follow the service...

William S. Thomas

William S. Thomas

Nov 23, 2017

William S. (Bill) Thomas passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Houston, Texas.  A memorial service will held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 8, 2017 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.  Pastor Kevin Ward will officiate.  Private burial of cremains will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

William S. (Bill) Thomas was born in Borger, TX...

Carol Jan Riddlespurger

Carol Jan Riddlespurger

Nov 21, 2017

Carol "Jan" Riddlespurger, age 60, of Abilene, TX passed away on Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 in Abilene. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 24th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25th at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Jason Gray of...