Obituaries

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Pedro Sanchez Salazar, affectionately known as Pete, was born on April 30, 1967, in Winters, Texas. He gracefully departed this world on July 12, 2025, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas, leaving behind a legacy woven with hard work, youthful exuberance, and unwavering determination.

Throughout his life, Pete donned many hats, showcasing a strong work ethic that earned him the...

Jul 10, 2025

Deborah Kay Pearson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on October 20, 1952, in Houston, Texas, Deborah lived a life filled with passion, love, and an unwavering spirit that touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Deborah dedicated over 25 years of her...

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Dallas (Cookie) Clifford Underwood, 76, of Hawley, Texas passed away on July 2, 2025 in the care of Hendrick Hospice of Abilene, Texas.

Dallas was born in Lueders, Texas to Dallas Gifford Underwood & Mattie Ruth Lemon on September 24, 1948. He married Vicki Charlene Lower on Feburary 18, 2007 in Hawley, Texas. He worked for WTU for 20+ years &...

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Bobby “Pete” Joe Abels, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully in the afternoon hours on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born to Bobby joe Abels, Sr. and Ida Ozell Meador on March 16, 1960 in Abilene, Texas.

Bobby is survived by his wife Donna Abels; children Jessy Abels, Charlie Wilkinson(Joseph Bowen), Bradley Abels, Harley Wilkinson and Cody...

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Francis Evelyn Niblo, 85, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on May 24, 2025. She was the wife of Syd Niblo and mother of two children, Ellouise and Tom. Evelyn was born on January 15, 1940 in Abilene, Texas to Francis and Bear Thomas. She graduated from Abilene High and attended the University of Texas at Austin as an art major.

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Gaylord “Rusty” Hart Trimuar Jr., a devoted father, husband, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 16, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 69 years old. 

Born with a passion for speed and the great outdoors, Rusty found joy in the roar of race cars, the freedom of the open road on his motorcycle, and...

May 9, 2025

Judith June (Draper) Havins passed away on May 9, 2025. She was eighty-three years old. Born in Plainview, Texas in August of 1941, she was the daughter of Ruth and Laurence Draper. Her older brother, Kim, died as a young adult while on a mission with the United States Air Force.

Judy grew up on her family’s farm near Plainview. As...