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Girdner Funeral Home, 141 Elm Street, Abilene, TX (2026)

02/19/2026

Merkel, Texas- Vickie Renea McComack, 65, passed away February 15, 2026.

Memorial service is pending.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

02/19/2026

Abilene, Texas- Jerry Eugene Denson, 80, passed away February 17, 2026. Viewing, visitation, and funeral service will be 10am- noon, Wednesday February 25, 2026 at Girdner Funeral Home.

Service with US Army honors will be 1pm Wednesday February 25, 2026 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

02/18/2026

Hawley, Texas- Rebecca Jo Doss, 51, passed away February 16, 2026.
Memorial service is pending.

Rebecca Doss was born under a full moon on Sunday, March 18, 1973 at 3:45 a.m., at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, to Bobbye Jo and Gwyndolyn Wooley.

She was raised in Hurst, Texas, and attended West Hurst Elementary, Hurst Junior High, and L.D. Bell High School, graduating in 1991. She was an athlete at heart and played softball not just in her youth, but well into adulthood—because quitting was never really her thing.

Rebecca spent more than 30 years in the construction industry. She was a fierce advocate for women in construction and a living example that grit, humor, and persistence can carry you anywhere.

Her greatest accomplishment, by far, was raising her two children, Kristin and Alton “Reedie,” and watching the people they became. Through them, she found her greatest joy: being “MeMaw” to her beloved grandchildren. Motherhood was her pride; grandmotherhood was her masterpiece.

She was an avid doodler and drawer. She loved people, music, stories, Texas backroads, and talking to strangers like old friends. She had a way of making people feel seen, heard, and welcome—often with humor and usually with coffee.

Her faith journey began in church as a place of community and joy. Later in life, her faith deepened profoundly. She studied scripture daily, grew fearless about death, and found peace in Christ that she carried with clarity and conviction. She was a born-again Christian who believed not just with her words, but with her courage.

Rebecca was called home on February 16, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobbye Jo and Gwyndolyn Wooley; her sister Deborah Gay Wooley; her sister Karen Ann White; and her brother-in-law Steve White.

She is survived by the love-of-her-life Kenny of Hawley, Tx; her 2 children, daughter Kristin Wilson and husband Aron of Rising Star, Tx, and son Alton Reedie Lea and wife Ashley of North Richland Hills, Tx; 2 stepchildren, Clayton Doss and wife Eden of Clyde, Tx and Haley Young and husband Jace of Eula, Tx; grandchildren Leighton Wilson, Wade Wilson, Wyatt Wilson, Avery Jo Wilson, Leena Lea, Everli Doss, Briggs Young, Bryson Doss and numerous family, friends, and a lifetime of stories—most of them funny, some of them hard, all of them honest.

Rebecca wanted to be remembered not for how she died, but for how fully she lived, how deeply she loved, and how unafraid she became.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

02/18/2026

Abilene, Texas- Glen Anthony Smith, 58, passed away February 14, 2026.

Memorial service is pending.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home Abilene.

02/17/2026

Colorado City- Donna Marie Boyd, 66, passed away February 11, 2026.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

02/17/2026

Albany, Texas- Stephen Mark McCullough, 59, passed away February 14, 2026.

Stephen McCullough, age 59 of Breckenridge, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Abilene surrounded by loved ones. A memorial will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 2pm, at Breckenridge City Park.

Stephen Mark McCullough was born on November 30, 1966, in Breckenridge to Jerry & Mildred McCullough. He played football for BISD where he affectionately earned the nickname “Chainsaw”. He spent his career as a heavy equipment operator for many different businesses. He spent his free time fishing, camping and spending time with his daughters and grandsons. If he could be on the water, he was but the coast held a special place in his heart.

Above all else he enjoyed the time with his grandsons, fishing and attending sporting events and just enjoying them. He was a great father, but he was the best Papaw to those boys.

Stephen was preceded in death by his mother Mildred McCullough, his uncles Lannie McCullough, Bobby Pardee and wife Donna, his grandparents and his best friend Johnny Diaz.

He is survived by his father Jerry McCullough, siblings Jerry Dale, Robert and Vicki, two daughters Stephanie Montes and husband, Bebo & Elaina Moon and husband Jathan. Three grandsons he loved more than anything, Elijah and Carlos Montes and Bruce Moon and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

02/17/2026

Abilene, Texas- Lateshia Belknap Hunter, 62, passed away February 9, 2026.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

02/17/2026

Abilene, Texas- Pauline Rister Stash, 95, passed away February 15, 2026.
Graveside service will be 10am Friday February 20, 2026 at Tye Cemetery.

Frances Pauline Stash, lovingly known as Pauline, passed away on February 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on November 13, 1930, in a home on North 16th Street in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. She grew up in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School, forming lifelong friendships and deep roots in the community she would always call home.

Pauline first married Dennis Chester Hammond, with whom she shared 25 years of marriage and the blessing of children. After that chapter of her life came to a close, she found love again while working as a real estate agent at Senter Realtors in Abilene. There, she met her late husband, John Fred Stash, Jr., affectionately known as Johnny. Together, Pauline and Johnny built not only a successful career in real estate but also a beautiful life together, sharing 38 years of marriage filled with partnership and devotion.

A driven and entrepreneurial spirit, Pauline helped open the first RE/MAX Real Estate franchise in Abilene, further establishing her presence in the local real estate community. She worked for many years at Senter Realtors under Bill Senter, where she built a reputation for integrity, dedication, and genuine care for her clients. John and Pauline also opened Academy of Homes Real Estate in Abilene before later establishing the first RE/MAX franchise in the city, helping shape the local real estate landscape for years to come.

After their years in real estate, Pauline and Johnny embarked on a unique and memorable venture with Picture land, traveling across Texas and helping families capture treasured moments through portraits that would be loved for generations. Pauline also worked at Fanous Jewelers, where she continued to build lasting relationships within the community.
In her younger years, Pauline enjoyed traveling and especially loved the occasional casino trips. She had a vibrant spirit, a warm smile, and a gift for connecting with people wherever she went. In her later years, she was blessed with a dedicated caretaker and cherished family friend, Yolanda Correll, who kept her company and lovingly cared for her home.

Pauline was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny Stash; her son, Curtis Hammond; her son-in-law, Lloyd Pinnick; her great-grandson, Jack Pinnick; and her parents, Robert Lee Rister and Violet Myrle Harbin.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Shirley Diane Pinnick of Tye, Texas; her grandson, Lance Pinnick and his wife, Amber Pinnick; and her great-grandchildren, Law Pinnick and his fiancée, Faith Mansager, Landon Jennings, Liem Jennings, and Kyler Jennings. She is also survived by her step-grandchildren, Bryce Stash and his wife, Natalie Stash; Randi Stash O’Dell and her husband, Joshua O’Dell, along with their children; her sister, Mildred Ann Isom; her nephews, Allen Isom and Roylee Isom and his wife, Christy Isom, Lindsey Upshaw and family, Mark Upshaw and family; her nieces, Sharron Roberts and her husband, Bryan Roberts, Brenda Thornton and family; her great-nieces, Heather and Leeanna; along with many extended family members and dear friends.

Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure. She is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

02/17/2026

Abilene, Texas- Naomi Sue Head, 87, passed away February 15, 2026.

Naomi Head passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter Linda Kay Robison Bradbury and Leslie “Les” Earl Robison. She leaves behind many grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Oscar Daw and Viola Hawthorn Daw, sons James Dean Robison, Donald Wayne Robison and grandson Leslie “LJ” Earl Robison Jr.

Naomi had a very devoted family and friends. She always kept a positive attitude and always kept moving forward. She worked all her life. Naomi provided for her four children and three stepchildren. These children became the children of her heart and they in turn kept her close to their hearts. Naomi loved to garden and transformed her yard into her own paradise.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

02/12/2026

Abilene, Texas- Kaley Loren DeMasters, 36, passed away February 11, 2026.

Memorial service will be 2:30pm Friday February 20, 2026 at Girdner Funeral Home, 141 Elm St, Abilene.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

02/12/2026

Abilene, Texas- LaVerne Futrell, 87, passed away February 11, 2026. Memorial service will be 2pm Sunday February 22, 2026 at Girdner Funeral Home.

LaVerne Mees Futrell was born on December 26, 1938, in San Angelo, Texas, to Irene and Hugo Mees.

LaVerne dedicated much of her life to serving others through her work. She worked at Thornton’s Department Store and The Pender Company for over 40 years. She later continued her career at The Serenity House, where she faithfully served for 20 years before retiring in January 2026 at her remarkable age. Her dedication and strong work ethic were evident in everything she did.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Futrell; her parents, Irene and Hugo Mees; her two brothers and four sisters; and her beloved dog Sparkles.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Stephanie Futrell; her brother Roger Mees; her grandchildren, Chelsey Medina, Tiffany Medina, and Cody Futrell; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Caroline and Wesson Smith.

LaVerne will be remembered for her strength, resilience, and the love she had for her family and the Dallas Cowboys. She leaves behind a legacy of devotion, hard work, and unwavering faith.

02/11/2026

Abilene, Texas- Dennis White, 79, passed away February 11, 2026.

Dennis Manning White passed away surrounded by family on February 10, 2026.

Dennis was born in 1946 in Tremonton, Utah, the second oldest of eight children born to Dr. Hartley White and Margaret Ruth Manning White. He cherished his boyhood on Apricot Avenue in Salt Lake City and often reminisced about growing up just three houses from the Utah State Capitol. He liked to say the Capitol grounds and nearby City Creek Canyon were his personal playground. He told stories of catching fish with his bare hands in City Creek and later in life he found joy fishing with his children and grandchildren. Those early adventures outdoors sparked a natural love for the Scouting program, and he cherished going on scouting adventures with people he loved.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dennis served as a young man in the Eastern States Mission. He had a deep love for the scriptures and spent his life studying, teaching, and sharing his testimony. He shared the gospel freely and helped many people find direction and purpose in their lives. Dennis had a clear understanding of the plan of salvation and made sure his family understood it as well — that this life is a time of refining, learning, and walking in the footsteps of the Savior. Throughout much of his adult life, he carefully recorded his thoughts and beliefs in books he hoped would guide his loved ones and help them understand what he had come to know and love. Dennis was honest with an unwavering commitment to his covenants. His faith in Jesus Christ was an anchor in his life.

Dennis had a lifelong passion for learning. He earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Utah and was accepted into a PhD program. That plan was interrupted when he was drafted into the United States Air Force in 1971, where he became a pilot flying C-130 aircraft. His military career, and later his work with Southern Air Transport, took him around the world and gave him a lifetime of stories about people and places. Later, Dennis earned an MBA from Hardin-Simmons University, graduating on the Dean’s Honor Roll. After his flying career, he pursued a variety of endeavors — from teaching math to working long, hot hours in the oil and gas industry. His gift for mathematics and learning blessed his own family as well. Each of his children benefited from his patient instruction, spending many hours at the dining room table as he helped them through high school. Although Abilene, Texas became home, he dearly loved road trips back to Utah as often possible.

In 1969, Dennis married Arja van Vemde, and together they welcomed five children: Ana, Nathan, Holly, Joshua, and Caroline. They later divorced. In 1983, he married Sherry Porter and with that marriage, Tasha and Shantel joined the family. Dennis and Sherry later welcomed a son, Daniel. But eight children were not enough, and they completed their family through the adoption of Crystal and Joe. Dennis loved each of his children and was devoted to his family.

In 2003, Dennis experienced one of the greatest heartbreaks of his life when his oldest son, Nathan, was killed during the Iraq War. It was a devastating loss. We take comfort in the assurance of a joyful reunion between father and son.

Dennis was truly a jack of all trades and could fix or build almost anything. He believed in hard work and instilled that same strong work ethic in his family. He stayed active throughout his life and could often be seen walking to the gym in his reflective vest, carrying his 20-pound hand weights with determination.

On the Sunday before his passing, Dennis and Sherry celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. Together they created a home where everyone was welcome, and everyone was loved. Their door was always open.

Dennis loves his family.
He loves God.
And we love him.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

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