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Albany, Texas- Johnny Ray Holson, 87, passed away September 27, 2025.Viewing and Visitation will be 5-7pm Thursday Octob...
09/29/2025

Albany, Texas- Johnny Ray Holson, 87, passed away September 27, 2025.

Viewing and Visitation will be 5-7pm Thursday October 2, 2025 at First Christian Church, Albany, Texas.

Graveside service will be 11am Friday October 3, 2025 at Albany Cemetery.

Albany, Texas- Johnny Ray Holson, 87, passed away September 27, 2025. Viewing and visitation will be 5-7pm Thursday October 2, 2025, at First Christian Church, Albany, Texas. Graveside service will be 11am Friday October 3, 2025, at Albany cemetery.

Johnny was born in Mena Arkansas to Lucille and Herman Holson. Growing up in Mena, he was baptized in a creek by a Baptist preacher and attended Rocky school and Mena High School. He Married Nancy on November 14, 1956, in Albany, Texas. He began learning the oil well servicing machines business at age 15 and later started and ran his own oil well servicing machines business. At one point, he was operating 9 rigs throughout the Big Country. He then acquired Albany Exxon, and co-owned several racehorses. Johnny took great pride in his yard. Cultivating beautiful trees, flowers and foliage. This dedication resulted in receiving the award for "Yard of the Month." He also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their various sports and activities.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son Kirk Holson, and five brothers and four sisters. Johnny was the last surviving of his family of ten children.

Johnny is survived by his wife Nancy, Children; Becky Cook (Ron), Charles Holson, Jill Rogers (Michael). Also, by ten grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.on will

09/29/2025

Brenham, Texas- Rhonda Cole, 57, passed away September 27, 2025.

Graveside service will be 1pm Monday October 6, 2025 at Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham, Texas.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

09/26/2025

Abilene, Texas- Anna Kistler, 89, passed away September 26, 2025.

Family visitation wil be 6-8pm Tuesday October 7th at Caps United Methodist Church 6501 US Hwy 277 Abilene, TX 79606.

Memorial service will be 2pm Wednesday October 8th, also at Caps United Methodist Church.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

09/26/2025

Abilene, Texas- Dedra Dee Kelly, 55, passed away September 25, 2025.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11 AM at Hamby Cemetery.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas.

Abilene, Texas- John William Bethel, 81, passed away September 25, 2025.A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, Oct...
09/26/2025

Abilene, Texas- John William Bethel, 81, passed away September 25, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1 PM at Fountaingate Fellowship in Abilene, Texas.

A service at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery with United States Army Honors being rendered will be held at a later date.

John William Bethel, 81, of Abilene, TX, woke up in the arms of Jesus on September 25th, 2025, surrounded by his family.

John was born on November 4, 1943, to Loney and Myrtie (Howard) Bethel in Winters, TX. He graduated from Jim Ned High School in 1963. After graduation, he served two years in the U.S Army. He later worked for Treanor Equipment for many years. On January 1, 1985, his dream of being a business owner became a reality with the creation of J&N Body Shop, and it continues to serve the Big Country area today.

John loved restoring 1956 Ford pickups and showing them at car shows around the country. He won several awards from the F-150 Car Shows throughout the years. John was very talented and could make his visions come to life. He also served as the Hamby Volunteer Fire Chief for several years. John was a member of the Cross Country Emmaus Community.

John met the love of his life, Shirley Elizabeth (Norris) Bethel, and they wed on November 25th, 1994, in Abilene, Tx. They shared 31 years. They enjoyed traveling and spending time at the lake fishing. John is preceded in death by his father, Loney Borden Bethel, his mother, Myrtie (Howard) Bethel, two brothers, Raymond Lee Bethel and Ronnie Bethel, and his mother-in-law, Dorothy (King) Staley.

John is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Elizabeth (Norris) Bethel, three daughters, Angie Abbott of Abilene, TX, Darla (Ronald) Quinney of Lawn, TX, Jodi (Rusty) Fry of Abilene, TX, three sons, Shawn Bethel of Abilene, TX, Mickey (Maria) Green of Abilene, TX, and Brett Woodall of Roseville, California. He had 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. John (Papa) was loved and will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at FountainGate Fellowship, 909 N. Willis Street, Abilene, TX, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at the Texas State Vererans Cemetery at Abilene at a later date with US Army honors.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hendrick Hospice Care inpatient unit for their compassionate care.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas.

09/24/2025

Snyder, Texas- Jeanie Warr, 61, passed away August 28, 2025.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas.

09/23/2025

Abilene, Texas- J. Silvano Hernandez-Rivas, 76, passed away September 22, 2025.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas.

09/23/2025

Abilene, Texas- Deborah Hernandez, 59, passed away September 18, 2025.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas.

Abilene, Texas- Helen Elizabeth Hill, 82, passed away September 22, 2025, at an Abilene Care Center. Service will be 10...
09/23/2025

Abilene, Texas- Helen Elizabeth Hill, 82, passed away September 22, 2025, at an Abilene Care Center. Service will be 10am Monday September 29, 2025, at Girdner Funeral Home, 141 Elm St. Abilene, Texas. Graveside service will be 10am Wednesday October 1, 2025, at Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Texas.

Helen was born in Bedford, Texas, to Marion and Clyde Cline. She grew up in Arlington, Texas. During her lifetime, she was a member of 4H and Moose Lodge 1100. She was a business owner and provided games and amusements for the Moose Lodge gatherings. Helen was also a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husbands; Larry Smith, Ralph Ude, and Chuck Hill.

Helen is survived by Children A.C. Smith, John Hill, and Debbie Hill. Also, by grandchildren; Tralene, Ambre’ Jr., Amber, Mandy, Larry, Willow, and Dallas Smith, and John Wayne, Angel, Stacy, Jennie, Verna, Amber Hill. With great-granddaughter Arabella. Also, by sister Margaret Jeanette Clark.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

Michael Alan Butler was born Aug 18,1976 to Alan W. Butler and Glenda R (Gordon) Butler. His battle with the health issu...
09/16/2025

Michael Alan Butler was born Aug 18,1976 to Alan W. Butler and Glenda R (Gordon) Butler.

His battle with the health issues he faced the last few years of his life came to a peaceful conclusion on Sep. 15, 2025.
He had a passion for gaming, anything electronic, and gadgets; if it was an electronic gadget it held his intrigue that much more. He was a simple man, and enjoyed his solace and listening to audio books.

He is survived by his sister, Ruth Foster and brother in law Christopher Foster. He had two nieces Desarea and Alana Foster, as well as two great nephews and one great niece. He said he was their Gruncle. His dear friend Kami and his Aunts and Uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father Alan and his mother Glenda, as well as his grandparents and other Aunts and Uncles.
In lieu of flowers please make any donations to the Nation Kidney Foundation.

There are no services pending. We just ask that anyone that knew him to remember him in their own way.

Cremation services are provided by Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene TX.

09/15/2025

Abilene, Texas- Jennifer Dianne Arredondo, 50, passed away September 14, 2025.

Memorial service is pending.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas.

Abilene, Texas- Lloyd Allen Pinnick, 76, passed away September 13, 2025.Service with USAF honors will be 11am Thursday S...
09/15/2025

Abilene, Texas- Lloyd Allen Pinnick, 76, passed away September 13, 2025.
Service with USAF honors will be 11am Thursday September 18, 2025 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.

Lloyd Allen Pinnick, 76, of Tye, TX, passed away on September 13, 2025 of natural causes surrounded by close family.

Lloyd was born on July 21, 1949 to Farris Harvey Pinnick and Leora Letha (McNeely) Pinnick in Marietta Oklahoma. After graduating from Arnett High School, he went on to study at Lubbock Christian University. Lloyd served in the United States Air Force as a medical specialist. He worked in a brick factory for many years and further pursued a different path as a car salesman; a career that gave him great pride and joy. He had an avid love for birds and nature.

He met Shirley Diane (Hammond) Pinnick, and they wed on June 12th, 1975, going on to have one son, Lance Alan Pinnick. His family was his whole world. Lloyd was predeceased by his father Farris Harvey Pinnick, his mother Leora Letha (McNeely) Pinnick, brother Harvey Ray Pinnick, sister Brenda Joan Pinnick, and his grandson Jack Conlee Pinnick.

He is survived by his loving spouse of over 50 years, Shirley Diane (Hammond) Pinnick, son and spouse, Lance and Amber Pinnick, grand sons Law Pinnick, Landon Jennings, Liem Jennings, and Kyler Jennings, his brother and spouse Roy and Kathy Pinnick, Sister and spouse Linda and Arthur Hoopes, Niece and spouse Melissa and Thomas Westbury, Nephew Roy Pinnick Jr. and many additional family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at the State Veterans Cemetery located in Abilene Texas on Thursday September 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas.

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