Obituaries
Rachel Young
Nov 12, 2013
Rachel Sweeney Young, formerly of Abilene, passed away peacefully November 12, 2013, in Garland, Texas. Rachel was predeceased by her husband James A. Young, her eight siblings, and son-in-law Mike Barksdale. She was a resident of Abilene for 54 years and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Rachel was born to Frank and Myrtle Mae Sweeney August 3,...
Taylor Huff
Nov 10, 2013
Taylor Charles Huff, graduate of Sam Houston High School and senior at Hardin-Simmons University and beloved Son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on November 10th 2013. He is survived by his Mother, Father, Brother and many other family and friends. Memorial service will be performed Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM at The Church on Rush Creek, 2350...
John Young
Oct 30, 2013
John Young 81 went home to be with his Lord on October 30 2013 after a lengthy illness with lung cancer. A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday November 2 2013 in North's Memorial Chapel with Reverend Jeanie Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Ross Cemetery under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends...
Florence Jones
Oct 27, 2013
Florence Virginia Helm Jones 97 died Sunday October 27 2013 of cancer. Visitation will be Friday November 1 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange Street. Funeral services will be Saturday November 2 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest. Her ashes will then join those of her beloved husband at West...
Joe Ann Clemmer
Oct 21, 2013
Joe Ann Clemmer passed on October 21 2013. Joe Ann was born in Anson Texas on March 12 1924 to Jay A. and Nola F. Knott Little. She is survived by her sons: Floyd Lewis Clemmer of Abilene Robert J. and wife Yvonne H. Clemmer of Waco Texas; Daughter Nancy Hall of Guymon Oklahoma; Grandchildren: Christie Clemmer of Tyler Robert...
R.V. Gipson
Oct 21, 2013
R. V. Gipson passed away October 21, 2013 after a lengthy illness and a courageous fight. R.V. was born in Abilene, Texas on March 9, 1935 to Frank D. and Ruby Gipson. He married Mary Sue Watson on November 5, 1954. He worked as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement in 1997. He is survived by his wife Mary...
Sybil Morris
Oct 14, 2013
Sybil Morris 100 formerly of Abilene passed away Monday October 14 2013 in Frisco Texas. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday in North's Memorial Chapel with Dr. Herb Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday in North's Memorial Chapel...
Yvonne Parrish
Oct 7, 2013
Yvonne ""Y"" Parrish 97 passed away early Monday. She is preceded in death by her Husband Jake Parrish and two sons Kerry and Travis Linley. Yvonne is survived by one son Steven Linley and his three children Alonna Cassie and Danial. and grandson Mike Linley and his daughter McKenzie. Online condolences can be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com.
Dale Ferguson
Sep 24, 2013
Dale E. Ferguson 92 of Abilene passed away Tuesday September 24 2013. A Memorial Service will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange Street. Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Dale was born in Fort Wayne Indiana to Dale and Georgianna Ferguson. He married Jeanne Gumpper on December 24...
Bobby Reed
Sep 21, 2013
Bobby Joe Reed 50 (Bandido Country) passed away September 21 2013. Funeral Services will be held Saturday September 28 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bandido Clubhouse in Abilene. Burial will follow in Central Cemetery on FM 1226 in Jones County under the direction of North's Funeral Home with James Crim officiating. Visitation will be Friday September 27 2013 from...
Helen Mccoy
Sep 21, 2013
Helen Nixon McCoy 92 of Abilene passed away Saturday September 21 2013. Funeral services are scheduled at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday in North's Memorial Chapel with Pastor Don Greenway officiating. Burial to follow in Midway Cemetery under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening in North's Memorial Chapel 242 Orange...
Tiffany Davis
Sep 12, 2013
Tiffany Jeanette Geronzin Davis 40 of Tye passed away on September 12 2013. Services will be Wednesday at 3:00 pm at North's Memorial Chapel with Gary Cheek of FountainGate Fellowship officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange Street. Tiffany was born in Abilene Texas where she grew up with her parents C.L. Reid...
Otto Biberdorf
Sep 6, 2013
Otto Biberdorf 76 of Abilene passed away Friday September 6 2013. Services are scheduled Monday at 12:00 p.m. in Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. LaVerne Janssen officiating. Burial will follow in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from Sunday 2 – 4:00 p.m. in North's Memorial Chapel 242...
Garland Cranfill
Sep 4, 2013
Garland Martin Cranfill passed from this life on September 4 2013 in Abilene Texas. Visitation will be Friday September 6 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange Street. Services will be Saturday September 7 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Woodlawn Church of Christ in Abilene with burial to follow in the Eula Cemetery. Mr. Cranfill was...
Ruby Wishart
Aug 27, 2013
Ruby Lee Wishart 57 peacefully passed away on August 27 2013. The memorial service will be held at The Texas Veterans Cemetery FM600 in Abilene Texas on Monday September 2 2013 at 12:00 noon with Chaplain (COL) USA Ret. Bill Libby officiating. Ruby was born to Po and Helen Ruth (Graham) Collins on December 30 1955 in Hamlin Texas at...
Nena Stephens
Aug 21, 2013
Nena Stephens 87 of Roscoe passed away Wednesday August 21 2013. A Graveside service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery under the direction of North's Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 – 4 p.m. at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange Street.
James Hale
Aug 20, 2013
James "Jim" Hale 92 of Abilene passed away Tuesday August 20 2013. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday in North's Memorial Chapel with Mike Woodard officiating. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of North's Funeral Home The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday evening in North's Memorial Chapel 242 Orange St. ...
Maury Guin
Aug 14, 2013
Retired plant manager and ex-civic leader A Florida resident in retirement since 1987 Guin age 83 passed away peacefully at his home as a result of cancer. He enjoyed a 34-year career in manufacturing management with the Procter and Gamble Co. serving as plant manager of the Jif peanut butter plants in Portsmouth Virginia and Lexington Kentucky. Guin played an...
Larry Sparks
Aug 9, 2013
Larry Don Sparks Sr. 54 of Abilene passed away at home on August 9 2013. Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 in North's Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7:00 at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange Street. Larry was born on March 21 1959 to D.R. Sparks and Betty Melton Sparks...
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