Obituaries

Apr 3, 2015

Robert Lee Jr. 69 of Abilene passed away at his home Friday April 3, 2015 a visitation will be held today from 11-5pm Robert Lee Jr. was born February 25, 1946 in Abilene TX to the parentage of Robert Lee Sr. and Odessa Polk. Robert received his education from Abilene schools, and soon after school he began working. Robert was...

Apr 1, 2015

Earlene Williams Chatman, 85, of Brownwood received her heavenly wings Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene. The celebration of her life will be held Monday, April 6 at 11:00 am at the Austin Avenue Church of Christ at 1020 Austin Avenue with Brother Willie Henderson officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 pm...

Mar 28, 2015

Marilyn Ann Courtney 52, of Abilene passed away at her home on Saturday March 28, 2015. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11:00am at the New Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor James Webbs as the eulogist. Marilyn Courtney was born April 7, 1962 in Lubbock TX to the parentage of Joe Henry Courtney and Mary Louise Smith. Marilyn received...

Mar 26, 2015

Robert Lee Bailey 81 of Abilene passed away Thursday March 26, 2015 at Coronado Nursing Center. A service of praise and celebration will be held Saturday March 28, 2015 at 2pm at King Solomon Baptist Church 1050 Minda St. With Pastor Houston McLendon officiating. Robert Lee Bailey was born to Paul Bailey Sr., and Marie Bailey on November 23, 1933...

Mar 16, 2015

Jesse J. Swanson "Uncle Jesse" 66 of Abilene passed away Monday March 16 at Hendrick Medical Center, a celebration of life will be held at 207 N. Lamesa St. March 19 at 1pm. Jesse was born February 15, 1949 in Palestine TX to the parentage of George Wilson and Jule Swanson Jesse received most of his primary education there in...

Mar 6, 2015

Mar 4, 2015

Ocie Lee Herring, affectionately known to all as "Mother Herring", transitioned from earth to glory Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the young age of 103. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday March 7, 2015 at 11:00am at the Faith Deliverance Community Church located at 5501 US 277, burial to follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, with Elder...

Feb 28, 2015

Rebecca (Becky) Joyce McBride passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. She was born Feb. 15, 1958 in Brownwood to Harold and Melba Coffee McBride. She was the youngest of four children. She had lived her entire life in Brownwood and attended school there when she graduated in 1976. Becky was a very kind and loving...

Feb 23, 2015

Lisa Francine Richardson 52 of Brownwood passed away Monday February 23, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center with family by her side. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2pm at Greater Faith Community Church located at 417 Wesley St., with Pastor Charles Lowe as the Eulogist. A visitation will be held at the Brownwood Funeral Home located at 2512...

Feb 18, 2015

Pedro Rodriguez 64 of Moran TX, passed away Wednesday February 18, 2015 at his home with family by his side. A visitation will be held Saturday February 21, 2015 from 9am to 7pm at Dove Funeral Home located at 2500 N. 1st St. in Abilene. Pedro was born December 25, 1950 in San Carlos Mexico Coahuila to the parentage of...

Feb 10, 2015

Linda Armstrong-Johnson 65 of Merkel passed away Tuesday February 10, 2015 at Hendrick Medical Center. There will be no immediate services. Cremation was chose as a method of dispostion

Feb 9, 2015

Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, teacher, and comedian, Mary Lucille Cummings 61 of Abilene, received her heavenly wings Monday February 9, 2015 at Graham Regional Medical Center. A grave side service will be held Saturday February 14, 2015 at 11a.m. at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday from 6-8pm at the Valley View Baptist Church, located...

Feb 8, 2015

Larry was born September 20, 1941 in Randolph County Indiana to the parentage of Charles R. Hernly and Armetice Gopenhaver. Larry was a member of the New Testament Holiness church where he loved to help people on the mission field. Larry R. Hernly of 73 of Brownwood, passed away at Sunday February 8, 2015 Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Left to...

Feb 4, 2015

Pearlie Walker-Coleman 79 of Abilene passed away Wednesday February 4, 2015, at The Oaks at Radford Hills Nursing facility. Funeral services will be held Saturday February 14, 2015 at 11:00am at New Light Baptist Church with Pastor Jordan as the eulogist. A visitation will be held Friday at the church from 5-7pm Pearlie Coleman was born August 2, 1935 in...

Jan 28, 2015

Lydia Sotelo Bynum, 45, of Abilene passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Hendrick Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Broadview Baptist Church with Minister David Cason officiating. Lydia Sotelo Bynum was Born in Abilene TX, to Ramon A. Sotelo, and Mary Louise Sanchez on March 30, 1969 and passed...

Jan 27, 2015

George Henry Keeney, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2015 at the age of 90 years old. Graveside services with full Military Honors will be held Friday January 30, 2015 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.George was born on July 22, 1924 in Boston, Ohio. One of six children to father, Henry Harrison Keeney and mother,...

Jan 21, 2015

Jan 18, 2015

Rev. Abe Williams Jr. was one of eight children born to the late Abe Williams, Sr. and Virginia Gibbs-Williams on No-vember 2, 1947. He went to rest on Sunday January 18, 2015. He accepted his Lord and savior Jesus Christ as a young adult and became a faithful and diligent servant at Old and New Testament Church of Dallas, TX....

Jan 13, 2015

Reverend Joe P. Cosby was born May 6, 1926 in Sweetwater, TX to William and Viola Cosby. Joe eventually moved with his family to California where he spent the majority of his teenage years until he joined the United States Navy. He returned to California after his military service where he resided until moving back to Texas when he retired....

Jan 6, 2015