Trent Michael Freeman was born Jan. 23, 1992. He is the son of Mindy and Jason Lofland of Hamilton, Michael Freeman of Vidalia, Louisiana, and Steven Bertrand of Abilene. He departed this earthly life on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.
Visitation for Nancy Kate Short will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Riley Funeral Home Chapel followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Black Cemetery.
Bernice Ovon McDonald Hemphill celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends Sept. 17, 2022. After that milestone and two bone-fracturing falls, she passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2023.
“Precious” Peggy Knowles, 90, of Abilene finished strong on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at her home. All who knew her know she has made Heaven a happier place and is dancing with Jesus!
Wayne Poe, 84, of China Spring and formerly of Wortham and Star, peacefully departed his earthly body on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.