Obituaries

Jan 19, 2026

Jan 18, 2026

Troy Moore, 87, crossed over peacefully on Sunday morning, January 18, 2026. His life was truly beautiful, incredible, and adventurous. He entered the world on October 18, 1938, in Gilmer, Texas, born to Chester and Essie Moore. He grew up held by family and history, with three devoted brothers, Bud, Chester (Bubba), and Ted (Rabbit), and a sister, Mary, whose...

Jan 17, 2026

Lucy Bradshaw was born in Del Rio Texas on July 8,1932. She attended school in Northern California. After graduating from school she moved to San Jose California and began working for the Atari company. She married Robert Lee Bradshaw in California in 1968. After retiring from Atari in 1985 they moved back to Abilene Texas, Where she lived until moving...

Jan 15, 2026

Drucilla C. Christian, 79, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2026. Drucilla was born to Thomas Carroll and Earnestine Calloway on May 22, 1946 in Abilene, Texas, where she was raised and educated. Growing up, she attended Mount Moriah Baptist Church, a church founded by her grandfather, which helped shape her strong faith and love for service. After...

Jan 14, 2026

Ray Picon Garza of Abilene passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Visitation will be held Monday, January 19, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM with a rosary starting at 6:00PM at North's Funeral Home Reynaldo "Ray" Garza was born in Brady, Tx. to Donaciano...

Jan 14, 2026

Jessica Lee Peoples 47 of Abilene passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026, Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 3pm at New Hope Church 3122 S Clack St, Abilene, TX. Visitation will be held Tuesday January 27, from 5-7pm, at North's Funeral Home. Jessica Lee Peoples was born on October 4, 1978 in Fort Lewis, Washington, to...

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 3, 2026

Gwendolyn Evans Colbert 94, was granted her angel wings. January 3, 2026. Funeral service will be held Friday January 16, 2026 at 9:30am at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange St. with burial to follow at 11am at the Texas State Veteran Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday January 15, from 5-7pm at the Funeral Home. Her final days were spent surrounded...

Jan 2, 2026

Domingo Chia Villarreal Jr. 86 of Abilene passed away January 2, 2026 in Abilene, Funeral services will be held Friday January 9, 2026 at 11am at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange St. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-8pm with Rosary to begin at 6:30pm. Domingo was born in Abilene, TX to Domingo Villarreal and Cresencia Chia on January 11,...

Jan 2, 2026

Lee Ann Allison Smith, born in Scottsbluff Nebraska, September of 1932 died on January 2nd, 2026. She was raised in Nebraska farm county along the North Platte River and the Oregon Trail. She married Hoyt Smith from Ballinger Texas. They moved to Abilene Texas where she because thoroughly Texan, living here for 73 years. They raised three children and have...

Jan 1, 2026

Hubert Edward Smith Sr., of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on November 16, 1936, in Piedmont, South Carolina, to his parents Grace Heaton Smith and Grady Smith. Hubert was a dedicated member of numerous Masonic organizations, including the Masonic Lodge No. 559, John Sayles Lodge No. 1408, Grand...

Dec 29, 2025

Patricia Hernandez, age 82, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Patricia was born on August 25, 1943, in Rosenberg, Texas. She later moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she met Benito Garcia and lived for four years. She eventually made Abilene, Texas her long-term home. Over the years, Patricia worked at Pepsi, Hendrick's, and in the cleaning industry. She enjoyed...

Dec 29, 2025

Paul was born on April 1, 1936, in Humboldt, Iowa, to Lowell E. Sr. and Helen E. (Kelsey) Jennings. He was baptized at The Methodist Church in Bradgate, Iowa, on July 2, 1950. A graduate of Clarinda High School's Class of 1953, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 6, 1956, proudly serving his country for 21...

Dec 29, 2025

Larry E. Hall passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 29th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on April 1st, 1953 in Oliveville, KY to Amos and Hazel Hall. At a young age he moved to Defiance, Ohio where he graduated from Ayersville High School. Soon after he joined the military, serving in the U.S. Army...

Dec 28, 2025

Darnell E. Baldwin, affectionately known as "Kemo," passed away on December 28, 2025, in Abilene, Texas .Funeral services will be held Saturday January 10, 2026 at 1pm at King Solomon Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Friday January 9, from 5-7pm at North's Funeral Home. Born in Hamlin, Texas, Darnell spent much of his life in Abilene, where he attended...

Dec 28, 2025

Joyce Ann Huyck-McNulty 86 of Abilene passed away Sunday December 28, 2025 in Abilene,TX. A memorial service will be held Friday January 2, 2025 at 1pm at North's Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12-pm prior to the service. Joyce was born on September 26, 1939, in Somerville, Massachusetts, to George and Theresa Jackson, Joyce lived a life of...

Dec 27, 2025

Charles Don Wiggins was born on October 31, 1940, to Carl and Geta Wiggins. He passed away on December 27, 2025, after a life marked by service, dedication, and family. On October 5, 1959, Charles married Marilyn Louise Leddon, later known as Marilyn Louise Wiggins. Together they shared many years of companionship and common interests, including clogging, sailing, fishing, and...

Dec 26, 2025

David Roger Demmitt, age 76, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at North's Funeral Home. David was born on September 24, 1949, to Thomas Earl Demmitt and Alma Maurine Painter. He had been a part of the Abilene community since 1969. He enjoyed...

Dec 26, 2025

Melissa Sue Enriquez, 38, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2025. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at North's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at North's Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. She was born on June 1,...

Dec 22, 2025

Nancy Emery, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2025. She was born in Thrapston, Northamptonshire, England, to Gordon and Frances Coales, and attended school in England during World War II. After working for a short while in Oxford, UK, she returned to Thrapston where she met the love of her life, William Emery, who was stationed at RAF...