Obituaries

Dec 27, 2015

Mary C. Wright, 86, of Abilene, Texas joined the communion of angels and saints early in the quiet morning hours of Sunday, December 27, 2015. Mary was born February 10, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to William James Brown and Sarah Jane Kingsberry Brown. From birth, her time on Earth was dazzling. She loved without limitation and showed compassion for every...

Dec 22, 2015

Dec 21, 2015

Dorothy N. Smith 89, of Abilene, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in North's Memorial Chapel with Weldon Gann officiating. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in North's Memorial Chapel, 242...

Dec 12, 2015

Andy C. Esparza, Jr., 72, left this world to be with his Lord early on Saturday morning, December 12, 2015, after a long illness. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the First Church of the Nazarene with David Kessell officiating. Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of North's...

Dec 9, 2015

Lyle M. (Skip) Slack, 81, of Abilene, passed away, Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Lyle Melvin Slack was born April 30, 1934 in Nunda, NY, to Lorron and Eunice Slack. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2015 at First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange Street, with Clifford Stewart officiating. A committal service with full military honors will...

Dec 4, 2015

Eugene "Gene" Joseph Shirilla Sr. , 83, of Abilene, passed away, Friday, December 4, 2015. Gene Shirilla was born November 23, 1932 in Campbell, Ohio, to Joseph and Kathryn (Martinko) Shirilla.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Kathryn (Martinko) Shirilla and son Eugene J. Shirilla Jr.

He was survived by his...

Dec 4, 2015

On Friday, December 4, 2015, we lost a dear father, grandfather, great grandfather, companion, and friend when C. J. Douglas passed away at the age of 86. Family and friends are invited to the visitation to be held on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 5 – 7 p.m. in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange Street, Abilene, TX. Funeral services...

Nov 24, 2015

Wayland Earl Bailey, Jr., 64, of Abilene, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery with Pastor Justin Williams and Clay Stevens officiating, under the direction of North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St. Wayland Earl Bailey, Jr. was born July 3, 1951 in...

Nov 21, 2015

Nov 21, 2015

Charlotte Marie Lambert, 57, of Abilene, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange Street with Terry Lambert officiating. Charlotte was born to Charles and Patricia (Robinson) Carpenter on January 16, 1958 in North Tonawanda, New York. She graduated from Abilene High...

Nov 18, 2015

Edrien "Edie" Colleen Newton, 89, of Abilene, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Services will be Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in North's Memorial Chapel with Dr. Herb Wood officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange Street. Edie Newton was born May 22, 1926 in Coleman, Texas to Hugh and Nell Clary....

Nov 10, 2015

Ronnie Wayne Blanton, 65, of Abilene, Texas went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2015. Ronnie was born May 16, 1950 in Rotan, Texas to James "J.E." and Claudine Blanton. He was preceded in death by his parents, "J.E." and Claudine Blanton. Ronnie worked at the North Fifth and Grape Church of Christ where he had many loved...

Nov 10, 2015

Ann Marie Fanning, 69, of Abilene, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange Street. Ann Fanning (Partin) was born August 19, 1946, in Abilene, Texas, to James Washington Partin, Jr. and Elsie Marie Pendleton. Ann was a member of First Baptist Church in Abilene. She was a...

Nov 5, 2015

Riley J Poe, 90, of Decatur, formerly of Abilene, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in Hawley Cemetery with Bob Connel officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange Street. Riley J. Poe was born August 22, 1925 in Sweetwater,...

Nov 4, 2015

James A. Wills passed away November 4, 2015 at the age of 90. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery with Chris Turner officiating, under the direction of North's Funeral Home. A Memorial service will follow in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Jim was born July 26, 1925 in Albany, Georgia to R.B....

Oct 27, 2015

Oct 17, 2015

George Anthony (Tony) Glaze, 56, of Abilene passed away October 17, 2015. A Graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. in the Cedar Gap Cemetery with Richard Adkisson officiating, under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from Monday, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in North's Memorial Chapel , 242 Orange St. Mr. Glaze was born...

Oct 13, 2015

Edith Joy Ivey went to be with her Lord and Savior October 13, 2015. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday in Elmwood Memorial Park with Paul Martinez officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange Street. Edith fought a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She left...

Oct 13, 2015

On the morning of October 13, 2015, Gene passed away at her home after a short illness. Gene was being visited and comforted by family members. Gene was ninety-one years, eleven months old. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday in Buffalo Gap Cemetery with Louis Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00...

Oct 11, 2015