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Hilbert Rantz

Hilbert Rantz

Oct 7, 2006

Hilbert Rantz was born on June 28, 1927 in Dimmitt, TX to Homer and Theadora Rantz. He passed away on October 7, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He grew up in Abernathy and attended Abernathy High School. He traveled around the world in 1945-1946 as a Merchant Marine and served in the United States Air Force. Hilbert married Billie...

Sarah Graham

Sarah Graham

Oct 2, 2006

Services for Sarah Graham, 96, of Abernathy, TX, were held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, October 4, 2006, in the Abernathy Church of Christ with David Bennett Officiating. Burial followed in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. Mrs. Graham died Monday, October 2, 2006, at her residence. She was born December 10, 1909 in...

Mahoma Mann

Mahoma Mann

Sep 28, 2006

Services for Mahoma "Pat" Mann, 83, were held Monday, October 2, 2006 at 9th & Columbia Church of Christ, Plainview, TX, with Culquitt Nash and Wayne Horton officiating. Burial followed in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Freeman-Abell Funeral Home in Hale Center, TX. Mrs. Mann died at her daughter's residence on September 28, 2006 in Plainview, TX....

Walter Via

Walter Via

Sep 28, 2006

Graveside services for Walter E. Via, 82, of Abernathy TX, were held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 30, 2006 in the Happy Cemetery, Happy, TX, with Rev. David Menefee and Rev. Paul Burwash officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. Mr. Via died at his residence in Abernathy Thursday, September 28, 2006. He was...

Ronald Tyson

Ronald Tyson

Sep 23, 2006

Celebration of Life Services for Ronald Lynn Tyson, "A Man To Ride The River With", 64, of New Deal, TX, were held at 11:00 am, Monday, September 25, 2006, in the First Baptist Church, Lubbock, TX, with Rev. Bobby Dagnel and Rev. Tim Winn officiating. Private burial was held in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home...

Danny Ryan

Danny Ryan

Sep 23, 2006

Services for Dan L. Ryan, 66, of Abernathy, TX, were held at 3:00 pm, Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, in the Abernathy Church of Christ with David Bennett and Steve Gauntt officiating. A private burial was held in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. Mr. Ryan died at his residence in Abernathy Saturday, September...

Bernice Faver

Bernice Faver

Sep 20, 2006

Services for Bernice Ardoth Faver, 88, longtime resident of Hale Center, TX, were held at 2:00 pm Friday, September 22, 2006 in the Hale Center Church of Christ with Jason Freed officiating. Burial followed in the Plainview Memorial Park under the direction of Freeman-Abell Funeral Home of Hale Center, TX. Mrs. Faver died September 20, 2006 at Covenant Medical Center...

Elizabeth Nicholson

Elizabeth Nicholson

Sep 1, 2006

Graveside services for Elizabeth Imogene Payne Nicholson, 63,of Ransom Canyon, TX, were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 5, 2006, in the Hale Center Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Cameron, pastor of First United Methodist Church officating. Services were under the direction of Freeman-Abell Funeral Home of Hale Center, TX. She died at her residence in Ranson Canyon, TX Friday, September...

Alice Selke

Alice Selke

Aug 31, 2006

Alice Selke, 82, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006, in Waco, TX. Funeral services were held Monday, September 4th at 11:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church, Abernathy, TX, with Rev. Joel Perez officiating. Burial followed in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy. Born and educated in Vernon, Texas, Alice moved to Abernathy...

Elzada Lee

Elzada Lee

Aug 31, 2006

Memorial services for Elzada Lee, 82, of Lockney, TX, were held 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 5, 2006, in the Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Freeman-Abell Funeral Home of Hale Center, TX. Mrs. Lee died Thursday, August 31, 2006, at Legend of the Plains Nursing Home in Hale Center, TX. She was born February 3, 1924 in Fluvanna, TX and...

George Hernandez

George Hernandez

Aug 25, 2006

Rosaries were recited for George A. Hernandez, 55, of Abernathy, TX at 7:00 pm both Saturday, August 25, 2006 and Sunday, August 26, 2006, in St. Isidore Catholic Church. Funeral Mass wsd celebrated Monday, August 28, 2006, in the same church. Burial followed in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. Mr. Hernandez died...

Felipa Trevino

Felipa Trevino

Aug 15, 2006

Rosary for Felipa G. Trevino, 90, of Hereford, TX, was recited at 7:30 pm, Thursday, August 17, 2006, in the St. Isidore Catholic Church, Abernathy, TX. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 2:00 pm, Friday, August 18, 2006, in the same church with Rev. Joseph Chorikavunkal, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home...

Ray Sparkman

Ray Sparkman

Aug 7, 2006

Services for Ray Sparkman, 44, of Abernathy, TX, were held at 10:00 am Friday, August 11, 2006, in the Northside Baptist Church, Abernathy, TX, with Rev. Gary Hughes officiating. Burial followed services in the Friona Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. Mr. Sparkman died at his home Monday, August 7, 2006, in Abernathy. He was...

Ruth Ruffin

Ruth Ruffin

Jul 28, 2006

A celebration honoring the life of Ruth Ruffin, 88, of Lubbock, TX, and formerly of Abernathy, TX, were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 1, 2006, in the Redbud Baptist Church, Lubbock, with Rev. Syl Moore officiating. Burial followed in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. Mrs. Ruffin died Friday, July 28, 2006, in...

Lettie Tyson

Lettie Tyson

Jul 27, 2006

Graveside services for Lettie Tyson, 88, of Lubbock, TX, were held at 10:30 am Monday, July 31, 2006, in the Resthaven Cemetery, Lubbock, TX, with Rev. Jerry Huggins officiating. Services were under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. Mrs. Tyson died Thursday, July 27, 2006, in Lubbock, TX. She was born March 27, 1918 in Parker County,...

Evaristo Sanchez

Evaristo Sanchez

Jul 25, 2006

Graveside services for Evaristo Sanchez, 73, of Hale Center, TX were held at 10:00 am Friday, July 28, 2006, in the Hale Center Cemetery with Chaplain Leonel Gonzalez, officiating. Services were under the direction of Freeman-Abell Funeral Home of Hale Center, TX. Mr. Sanchez died Tuesday evening, July 25, 2006, in Plainview, TX. He was born November 15, 1932 in...

Shirley Garcia

Shirley Garcia

Jul 23, 2006

Services for Shirley Ann Garcia, 61, of Cotton Center, TX, were held at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 26, 2006 in the First Baptist Church in Cotton Center, TX, with Rev. J.D. Templeton officiating. Burial followed in the Center Plains Cemetery in Cotton Center under the direction of Freeman-Abell Funeral Home of Hale Center, TX. Mrs. Garcia died Sunday, July 23,...

Nettie Young

Nettie Young

Jul 17, 2006

Funeral services for Nettie Estelle Young, 96, of Abernathy, TX, were held at 2:00 pm Friday, July 21, 2006, in the Assembly of God with Rev. Merle Lindsey and Rev. Norman Lindsey officiating. Burial followed in the Strip/Pearce Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. Mrs. Young died at her home, Monday, July 17, 2006,...

Lauren Armstrong

Lauren Armstrong

Jun 17, 2006

Funeral Services for Lauren Brooke Armstrong, 20, of Sherman, TX and formerly of Hale Center, TX, were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, June 22, 2006, in the Harvest Christian Fellowship Church, 1203 Quincy Ave., Plainview, TX, with Paul Cypert and Ken Rowland officiating. Burial followed in the Plainview Cemetery under the direction of Freeman-Abell Funeral Home, Hale Center, TX. Lauren...

Lorraine Davis

Lorraine Davis

Jun 11, 2006

Graveside services for Lorraine H. Davis, 87, of Abernathy were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in the Abernathy Cemetery with Rev. Barry Tilley officiating. Services were under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. Mrs. Davis died Sunday, June 11, 2006, in Lubbock, TX. She was born August 8, 1918 in Connecticut. She married Henry...

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