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Photo: Marc Bruxelle, Getty Images/iStockphoto)Randall C. AllmandTUSCOLA, Texas — Randall C. Allmand, 60, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, of Abilene.Michael Edward BirdABILENE, Texas — Michael Edward Bird, 56, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, of Abilene.Elouise Bagley BursonABILENE, Texas — Elouise Bagley Burson, 90, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Broadview Baptist Church, Abilene. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel. Condolences may be submitted online at: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.Lenora M. ChaneyABILENE, Texas — Lenora M. Chaney, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at North's Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange. St. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Flat Cemetery, under the direction of North’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.northsfuneralhome.comAntonio DuranCOMANCHE, Texas — Antonio Duran, 61, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. Visitation will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Comanche Funeral Home. Graveside service will take place at Oakwood Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017.Vincente GonzalesABILENE, Texas — Vincente Gonzales, 76, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Arrangements are pending with Abilene Funeral Home.Doug FlynnSNYDER, Texas — Doug Flynn, 94, died on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Graveside service will be Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 26, 2017, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. Online condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.comChristopher Ryan KillebrewDE LEON, Texas — Christopher Ryan Killebrew, 37, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. Funeral service will be Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Nowlin Anders ...

Ronald Kirby, 82, of Hamilton, Ill., passed away at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his home in Hamilton.  He was born on June 6, 1935, in Sonora Township, a son of Russell and Wilma Walker Kirby.  Ronald married Carma Schmitt on April 19, 1958, in Hamilton. She survives in Hamilton.Survivors also include two sons, Roger (Cindy) Kirby of Hamilton and Scott (Kathy) Kirby of Hamilton; a daughter, Ruth (Bryan) Carnes of Hamilton; two brothers, Norm (Betty) Kirby of Lewisville, Texas, and Steve Kirby of Carthage, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Ashley (Paul) Oliver, Miranda (Andrew Hill) Kirby, Ryan (Kim) Kirby, Tyler (Ashley) Kirby, Jessica (Joey) Croy, Bryanna (Ryan Worthington) Carnes, Matt (Brittany Cameron) Kirby and Alexis Carnes; five stepgrandchildren, including Jenna (Chad) Happs and Matt (Gayla McMillen) Spees; 10 great-grandchildren, Jack Kirby, Paxton Oliver, Hadlee Croy, Alayna Croy, Hunter Hill, Knox Hill, Hudson Carnes, Colin Kirby, Emma Kirby and Rhett Kirby; several nieces and nephews; and 15 stepgreat-grandchildren.Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and a grandchild.Ronald attended Douglas Country School, graduated from Hamilton High School and attended Keokuk Community College. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1957 to 1962. He was a member of the Golden’s Point Christian Church, Hamilton Saddle Club, Hancock County Farm Bureau and the Hamilton and Titans Sports Boosters. He was a lifelong farmer and cattle buyer in Hamilton. He enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, cattle buying and spending time with his family and friends.Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Saturday, with family meeting friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lamporte-St. Clair Funeral Home in Hamilton.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with Pastor Larry Menschel officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton.Memorials have been established for Blessing Hospice.Condolences may be left for the family at www.lamportefuneralhomes.com.Lamporte-St. Clair Funeral Home in Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

KestlerHolliday — Cathy Ann Kestler, 47, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, at Bowman Cemetery.Cathy was born on November 25, 1969 in Dallas.  She is survived by her siblings, Karen, Tonya, Tim, Roger, Jessie, and Leroy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.comMable CraftMable Craft, 92, died Friday, June 30, 2017. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Powerhouse COGIC, Supt. T.T. Thompson, Eulogist. Burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, under direction Ainsworth & Young Funeral Home.Survivors include: children, Samuel Craft, Leslie Craft and Mary Williams, twenty-five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.Lola B. WalkerLola B. Walker, 85, died Monday, July 3, 2017. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wells Chapel, 811 Woods Street under the direction of Wells Funeral Home. Elbert McGhee officiating.Survivors include: daughter, Priscilla Cook; sons, Terry Walker and H. W. Walker; brother, Jerry Williams numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Bonnie L. DodsonJacksboro — Bonnie Lee Dodson, 96, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, at Spark Springs Second Advent Christian Church with burial following in Perrin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include: children, Elaine Minton, June Richards, E.L. Dodson, Eddie Dodson. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, at Coker Funeral Home.Bobby L. GarciaBobby Lee Garcia, 69, died Monday, July 3, 2017. Services will be 4 p.m. Friday, in the chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3 until 4 p.m. at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home prior to the service.RosaLee MooreJacksboro — RosaLee ‘Rosie’ Moore, 92, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, at First Baptist Church in Perrin with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, at Coker Funeral Home. Survivors include: children, Brenda Kaye Davis and Max, John Charles Moore, Rosemary Tarver and Therman; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nine...