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William Franklin Geter
Dec 11, 2022
William Franklin Geter, aka “Geter”, of Abernathy, TX, entered eternal life on December 11, 2022 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas at 46 years old. Geter’s friends and family gather in remembrance on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Abell Funeral Home in Abernathy, TX. Graveside services lead by Pastor Chris Irvin and under the direction of Abell Funeral Home &...
Douglas Ray Loper
Nov 20, 2022
Douglas Ray Loper, 68 of Abernathy, TX died Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Lubbock, TX. Cremation services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. He was born October 6, 1954 in Lubbock, TX to Mayo and Wilma Tijauna Loper. Douglas was raised in Abernathy, and attended South Plains College after high school. While...
Evelyn Totty Daugherty
Nov 17, 2022
Services for Evelyn (Totty) Daugherty, 81, of Nappanee, Indiana are pending at this time. Cremation services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Evelyn passed unexpectedly while on a special Christmas trip with her dear friend Doug Graham in Branson, MO. She loved traveling and was thankful to see three wonderful shows before...
Sharon Kester-Fair
Nov 13, 2022
Services for Sharon Kay Kester-Fair, 82, will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Abernathy, Texas with Rev. Damon Pearce officiating. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at Bell Cemetery in Odell, Texas officiated by Jerry Dunson. Visitation will be held at Abell Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until...
Cruz Ramirez Luera, Sr.
Nov 8, 2022
Rosary for Cruz Ramirez Luera, Sr, 88, of Abernathy, TX, will be recited 7:00 pm Thursday, November 10, 2022, in St. Isidore Catholic Church with Rev. Brian Wood, pastor, officiating. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday, November 11, 2022, in the same church with the same officiant. Viewing will be held at Abell Funeral Home, from 12:00pm...
Francis Joseph Brennan
Nov 2, 2022
Memorial services for Francis "Frank" Joseph Brennan, 85 of Lubbock, TX, are pending at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop, Abernathy, TX. On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Francis Joseph Brennan, a beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away. He was born March 6, 1937, to Francis V. and Adele (Downey) Brennan in...
Penny Hamilton Thomas
Oct 28, 2022
A Celebration of Life service for Penny Hamilton Thomas, 60, of Abernathy, TX, will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in the Bethel Baptist Church, Abernathy, with Rev. W. R. Bolton, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Peaceful Gardens Cemetery, Lubbock, under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Viewing will be...
Kristi (Carman) Hughes
Oct 9, 2022
Services for Kristi (Carman) Hughes, 53, of Tahoka, TX, will be held at 11:00 am Friday, October 14, 2022, at Fresh Fire Fellowship, 3602 Frankford Ave., Lubbock, TX, with Rev. Dave Menefee officiating. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. The family will gather to receive friends...
Gregoria Aurora (Garcia) Garza
Sep 19, 2022
Rosary for Gregoria (Garcia) Garza, will be recited at 6:00 pm Thursday, September 22, 2022 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday, September 23, 2022, in the same church with Rev. Rene Perez officiating. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy,...
Patricia Wilson Bridgers
Sep 7, 2022
Services for Patricia (Wilson) Bridgers, 68, of Lubbock, TX will be held at 10:00 am Monday, September 12, 2022, in the Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Perez officiating. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home and Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. The family will gather to receive friends Sunday, September 11, 2022,...
Susie Ellis
Sep 5, 2022
Memorial services for Suzanne Deering Ellis, 76 of Abernathy, TX will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Abernathy First Baptist Church with Rev. Damon Pearce and Rev. Joel Perez, officiating. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Mrs. Ellis died in her home Monday, September 5, 2022....
Debbie Hennig
Aug 29, 2022
Services for Debbie Hennig, 62, of Cotton Center, TX, will be held at 11:00 am Friday, September 2, 2022, in the First Baptist Church, Cotton Center, with Rev. J. D. Templeton officiating with burial to follow in the Center Plains Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. The family will gather to receive...
Joshua E. Rantz
Aug 25, 2022
Joshua Rantz was born August 12, 1988 in South Korea. His "Special Day" was December 29th, 1988, the day he arrived in Lubbock from South Korea and became the son of John and Char (Hays) Rantz. He died August 25th, 2022 at his home in Lubbock, TX. Services for Joshua will be at 10:00AM Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 at Aldersgate...
Sammie Dee Runnels, Sr.
Aug 21, 2022
Graveside services for Sammie Dee Runnels, SR., 91, of Abernathy, TX, will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 27, 2022, in the Strip Pearce Chapel Cemetery, Abernathy, TX, with Rev. Joel Perez officiating. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. The family will gather to receive friends at Abell Funeral Home...
Jane Rowan
Aug 15, 2022
Services for Jane Rowan, 78, of Abernathy, TX will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2:00pm in the Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Perez officiating. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home and Flower Shop of Abernathy. Viewing will be on Thursday, August 18, 2022 beginning at 3:00pm with the...
David Trevino
Jul 14, 2022
Services for David Trevino, 56, of Irving, TX, will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, July 19, 2022,in the New Harvest Baptist Church with Guadalupe Salinas officiating. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home and Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. The family will gather to receive friends Monday, July 18, 2022, from 12:00pm until...
Barbara Lynne Keeton
Jun 29, 2022
Services for Barbara Lynne Keeton, 80, of Hale Center, TX will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in the Hale Center First Baptist Church with Rev. Taylor Smith, Dr. Gene Meacham and Rev. Terry Wright officiating. Burial will follow in the Hale Center Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX....
Leona May Mathes
Jun 17, 2022
Graveside services for Leona May Mathes, 85, of Lubbock, TX, will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 24, 2022, in the Abernathy Cemetery, Abernathy, TX, with Harold Bufe officiaing. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Mrs. Mathes died Friday, June 17, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born September 19,...
Bobbie Joyce Dever
Jun 11, 2022
Graveside services for Bobbie Joyce Dever, 87, of Lubbock, will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, June 16, 2022, in the Abernathy Cemetery with Rev. Richard Harbison officiating. The family will gather at Abell Funeral Home to receive friends from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower...
Juan Silva Contreras
May 30, 2022
Services for Juan "Johnny" Silva Contreras, 77, of Abernathy will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 3, 2022 at Mount De Los Olivas in Abernathy, TX with Martin Maldonado officiating. Public viewing will be held Thursday from 10:00 am until evening service time at 6:00 pm at the same church. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the...
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