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Obituaries

Trent Freeman

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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.

Nancy Short

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.

Elsie Phillips

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Elsie Lee Phillips, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 17, 2023.

Bob Sparks

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Robert (Bob) Allen Sparks died Jan. 19, 2023, at home surrounded by the family he loved.

Bernice Hemphill

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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.

Paul Montgomery

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John Paul Montgomery, 70, passed away Jan. 8, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Dallas.

Peggy Knowles

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“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!

Rodney Brown

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Rodney G. Brown, 73, passed away in his home in Hamilton Jan. 2, 2023.

William Reily

William (Bill) Mark Reily, 62, passed away Dec. 31, 2022.

Wayne Poe

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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.