Obituaries

Vicki Brittain Cates

Vicki Brittain Cates

Mar 2, 2026

Vicki Brittain Cates, 76, of Abilene passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born to Jack and Roberta Brittain on September 11, 1949 in Graham, Texas.

She worked as a Registered Nurse at Abilene Regional Hospital. She enjoyed gardening, learning about new plants, and making jewelry.

She is survived by her sons Justin...

Phillip Webber

Phillip Webber

Feb 17, 2026

Phillip Lee Webber, 62, of Abilene, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2026.

Phil was born on July 15, 1963. He was raised in church and faithfully served the Lord throughout his entire life. As a teenager, he accepted Christ as his Savior at church camp, a decision that shaped the course of his...

Rebecca Medina

Rebecca Medina

Feb 9, 2026

On February 9, 2026, Rebecca ("Becky") was called home to be with the Lord, at the age of 85. She passed away peacefully at her home in Abilene, Texas, in the presence of her family.

Becky was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed a long, adventurous, and joyous life alongside her beloved husband of 65 years, Amadeo R. Medina...

Carole Jean Drennan

Carole Jean Drennan

Feb 9, 2026

Carole Jean Drennan of Abilene passed away on February 9th, 2026.

Carole was born in Gorman, Texas to Howard and Cremora Cox on April 21st, 1943. She attended school in Cross Plains where she was in the band. She worked in the medical field most of her life. She was a member of the Abilene Opera Association. Cooking was greatest hobby....

John Randall Phair

John Randall Phair

Feb 9, 2026

John Randall Phair, better known as Randy, passed away at the age of 65 surrounded by his family in the comfort of his own home in San Angelo, Texas on February 9, 2026.

Randy was born in San Antonio, Texas to Bradley Clyde Phair, Jr. and Anne Randall (Marston) Phair. He graduated from John H. Reagan High School in Austin, Texas...

Colton Joseph Picou

Colton Joseph Picou

Feb 9, 2026

Colton Joseph Picou, 14, of Abilene, passed away on February 9, 2026.Colton was born in Biloxi, MS to Alex and Misty on October 7, 2011. He attended school at Moore House Academy taught by a faith led, loving faculty and was surrounded by many sweet classmates. God gifted Colton with exceptional abilities. He excelled in Math, was artistic and enjoyed...

Gerald Stanford

Gerald Stanford

Feb 6, 2026

Gerald Robert Stanford, better known as JJ, age 61, of Haskell Texas, passed away surrounded by love and family on February 6, 2026 in Haskell.

JJ was born in Loma Linda, California to Lorna and Weldon Stanford on January 18, 1965. They later moved to Stamford in 1969. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1983. In August 1996 he met...

Marlon Dane Alexander

Marlon Dane Alexander

Feb 5, 2026

Marlon Dane Alexander of Abilene, passed away on February 5, 2026 in Abilene.

Dane was born in Abilene, TX to JR & Lou Vica Alexander on September 18, 1956. He graduated high school from Abilene High. He was a long haul truck driver for over 40 years with over a million miles during his career.

Dane was preceded in death by his...

Brileigh Janae Dailey

Brileigh Janae Dailey

Feb 1, 2026

Brileigh Janae Dailey, 19, and Kyler Joseph Dailey, 16, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Clyde, Texas. Brileigh was born on October, 4, 2006, and Kyler was born May 12, 2009 in Abilene, Texas to Bill and Sarah Dailey. Brileigh had recently graduated from Clyde High School where Kyler was currently attending.

Both Brileigh and Kyler were active in...