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Memorial services for Martha Lou Burnett, 96, of Cotton Center, TX, will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in the First Baptist Church, Cotton Center, with Rev. J. D. Templeton officiating. Private family burial will be held in the Center Plains Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy. The family will gather in the fellowship hall to receive friends following service. Mrs. Burnett died Wednesday, November, 8, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Martha was born March 12, 1927 at the family home in Cotton Center, to Forest and Emma (Pool) Sageser. She was raised in Cotton Center where she attended schools, graduating in 1944. She earned her Bachelors...

Memorial services for Martha Lou Burnett, 96, of Cotton Center, TX, will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in the First Baptist Church, Cotton Center, with Rev. J. D. Templeton officiating. Private family burial will be held in the Center Plains Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy. Mrs. Burnett died Wednesday, November, 8, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Martha was born March 12, 1927 at the family home in Cotton Center, to Forest and Emma (Pool) Sageser. She was raised in Cotton Center where she attended schools, graduating in 1944. She earned her Bachelors in Home Economics from Texas Tech University. She married W. E. Burnett, Jr, July...

Thomas Henry Conway, Sr, 83, of Abernathy, TX passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born December 17, 1939 in Winters, TX to the late Jim and Lenora (Bredemeyer) Conway. Tom served in the U.S. Army from 1957 until 1960, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as a paratrooper. He was also stationed in Germany. Tom was a member and Deacon at Northside Baptist Church in Abernathy. In earlier years he served as a volunteer fireman for Abernathy. He had been a transport driver for Frito-Lay from 1968 until 2000, he retired with 2 million miles for Frito Lay. He drove part time for Llano until 2016. Tom married Bobbie Morman, April 22, 1960 in Lubbock. He had a...

Graveside services for Nadine Attebury, 86, of Lubbock, TX, will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in the Idalou Cemetery with Rev. Joel Perez officiating. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Ms. Attebury died Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Nadine lived in Abernathy and graduated Abernathy High School in 1955. She worked as a telephone operator after high school. She attended Draughon's Business College, the worked at West Texas Hospital. She was baptized at College Ave. Baptist Church and later attended Center Community Church. She loved to read and had an amazing memory. She is preceded in death by 3...

Services for Elizabeth Ann Robbins, 94, of Idalou, TX will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Southcrest Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX, with UMC Hospice Chaplain Colleen Eppler and Dr. Brandon Hays, Southcrest Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Idalou Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home and Flower Shop of Abernathy. The family will gather to receive friends from 6:30pm until 7:30pm Wednesday at Abell Funeral Home. Elizabeth died at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born April 18, 1929 on the farm in Hale County, TX to Sam and Mary (Jernigan) Magness. She married B. J. Robbins, November 10, 1946 and they resided on...

Memorial service for Joe Michael Muse, 73, of Abernathy, TX, will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in the Abernathy First Baptist Church with Rev. Damon Pearce officiating. The family will greet friends at a reception following the service in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church. Joe Michael died Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Lubbock, TX. He was born July 15, 1950 in Plainview, TX to Carl Ray and Kathryn (Plott) Muse. He married Liza Beth Cain and to that union was born a son, Gordon. On March 8, 2003, he married Sara O'Neill and together they had a daughter, Makaela. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, Member of the Scottish Rite and was a Khiva Shriner. He owned and operated Focal...

Services for Larry G. Turner, 71, of Abernathy, Texas will be held at 10:00am, Monday, July 17, 2023 at Northside Baptist Church in Abernathy, Texas with Rev. Joel Perez officiating. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home and Flower Shop, Abernathy, Texas. The family will gather to receive friends on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at Abell Funeral Home. Mr. Turner died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on January 13, 1952, in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Coy and Lorean (Stephens) Turner. Larry attended Abernathy High School, graduating in 1970, and then attended Ranger Junior College, where he enjoyed playing...

Services for Louise Thomason, 85, of Abernathy, TX, will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, March 22, 2023, with Ty Horsford officiating at First Baptist Church of Abernathy. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy. Family will gather to receive friends from 5:30pm until 6:30pm, at Abell Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 21st. Mrs. Thomason died Saturday March 18, 2023 in Lubbock, TX. She was born January 16, 1938 in McAdoo, TX to Glyn and Ema Lorene (Powers) Johnson. She graduated McAdoo High School in 1956. Louise married Bobby Eugene "Cat" Thomason on June 6, 1956 in Spur, TX. They moved to Abernathy in 1970 where...

Clayton Thomas "C.T." Martin, 95, of New Deal, TX, will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2023, in the New Deal First Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Winn officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date in the Abernathy Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Mr. Martin went to be with our Lord, Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his daughter's home in Lubbock, TX. C.T. was born on February 19, 1927 near Anadarko, OK to Paul Meredith and Lillie Mae (Richey) Martin. He graduated Hobart High School in Hobart, OK . He joined the US Army at the age of 18 and proudly served his country during WWII in the Japanese Theatre. August...

Services for Donald Earl Williamson, 83, longtime resident of Abernathy, TX will be held at 10:00 am Friday, January 6, 2023, in the First Baptist Church, Abernathy with Rev. Brian Townsend officiating. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy. The family will gather to receive friends from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm, Thursday, January 5th, at Abell Funeral Home. Mr. Williamson died Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born August 29, 1939 in Atkins, AR. to A. D. and Hattie Mae (Tilley) Williamson. He attended school at New Deal, TX graduating in 1957. He married Carol Walters, January 24, 1958 in Lubbock....

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 attending college as a music major, Douglas was a member of the South Plains College Choir. He moved to Dallas and Sherman, before returning to Abernathy in 2018. Douglas was a member of the Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his mother Wilma Tijauna Loper and brother Tony Loper. Douglas is survived by his father Mayo Loper of...

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 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Services and burial are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Sharon passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was born in Vernon, Texas on August 29, 1940, to Johnny and Helen (Condon) Shelton. She graduated from Odell High School in 1958, and then completed her...

Rosary for Gregoria (Garcia) Garza, will be recited at 6:00 pm Thursday, September 22, 2022 at St. Isidore Catholic Church with Rev. Rene Perez officiating. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday, September 23, 2022, in the same church with the same officiant. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Viewing will be held prior to the Rosary, Thursday from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. Gregoria Aurora (Garcia) Garza of Wolfforth, TX went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 79. Gregoria was born on May, 25, 1943 in Doole, Texas to Cecilio and Ynosente Garcia. She grew up in...

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 Church with Ryan Smallwood 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 from 6:00PM until 7:00PM Friday, September 2nd, at Abell Funeral Home. Joshua graduated from Coronado High School in Lubbock in 2007, and served as Student Body...

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. Family will gather at Abell Funeral Home to receive friends from 5:30pm until 7:00pm, Monday, July 4, 2022. Mrs. Keeton died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Plainview, TX. She was born February 3, 1942 in Santa Anna, TX to Lynn and Gladys (Underwood) May. She was raised in the Lubbock and Levelland areas. She attended Smyer School, Merriman...

Services for Phil Spradling, 63, of Edmond, OK, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 16, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, Abernathy, TX, Rev. Damon Pearce officiating. Burial will follow in the C. W. and Mildred Teal Family Cemetery in New Deal, TX. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy. A Celebration of Remembrance for Phil will be held from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm Friday, May 20th, 2022, at the Gaillardia Country Club, 5300 Gaillardia Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK. Phill was born June 22, 1958 in Jasper, AL. He lived and grew up in El Paso, Texas. He then met and married Shari Dawn Teal, July 24,1981 at her family farm in New Deal. While playing...

Services for Phil Spradling, 63, of Edmond, OK, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 16, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, Abernathy, TX, Rev. Damon Pearce officiating. Burial will follow in the C. W. and Mildred Teal Family Cemetery in New Deal, TX. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy. Phill was born June 22, 1958 in Jasper, AL. He lived and grew up in El Paso, Texas. He then met and married Shari Dawn Teal, July 24,1981 at her family farm in New Deal. While playing basketball on a scholarship, he earned a bachelor's degree at Tulsa University. He was proud to be a Golden Hurricane. Phil continued his love for basketball by coaching for 4...

Donna Donna Michelle Jackson, Jackson age 57 1965 ~ of Plainview,, 2022 TX died Saturday, May 7, 2022. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in the Abernathy Cemetery Family to receive friends at Abell Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Tuesday, May 10th. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX.