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04/17/2026

Abilene, Texas- Katherine Ramirez, 83, passed away April 17, 2026.

Services are pending.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

Abilene, Texas- Robert Henry Bielen, USAF Ret., 67, passed away April 15, 2026. Service with USAF honors is pending at t...
04/17/2026

Abilene, Texas- Robert Henry Bielen, USAF Ret., 67, passed away April 15, 2026.
Service with USAF honors is pending at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.

Robert Henry Bielen
U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant | A Life of
Service, Loyalty, & Strength

Robert (Bob) Henry Bielen, age 67, of Abilene, Texas, died on April 15, 2026.
He was born on 6/28/1958 in New Ulm, MN, and grew up in Mankato, Minnesota, where he spent his youth snowmobiling and hunting. He graduated from Mankato West High School in 1976.

Following high school, Robert enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for 26 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. During his service, he was stationed overseas on multiple deployments.

Robert was a loyal friend with a calming presence and was known for his trustworthiness and genuine nature. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting (duck, pheasant, deer, and boar), as well as fishing, riding motorcycles, and supporting the Minnesota Vikings.

He is survived by his mother, Clara Jean Leiferman (Sexe); his brothers, William “Bill” Bielen and Michele Heisler (husband Nick); and nieces and nephews: He is also survived by former wife, Sun Bielen, who he remained a devoted caregiver to.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard H. Bielen; his step-father, Albert Jerome “Jerry” Leiferman; and his siblings Belinda Johnson, Jeffrey Bielen, Lori
O’Brien, and Brent “Rich” Bielen, as well as his grandparents.

Robert’s life was defined by loyalty, service, and love for his family and friends, and his
presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas.

Abilene, Texas- Janette Gay Warren, 83, passed away April 16, 2026. Service is pending at the Texas State Veterans Cemet...
04/17/2026

Abilene, Texas- Janette Gay Warren, 83, passed away April 16, 2026.

Service is pending at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

04/16/2026

Abilene, Texas- Darlene Kay Peterson, 86, passed away April 15, 2026.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

Hugh Terrance Cobb, at the age of 62, passed on to begin his eternal life in Heaven on Thursday, April 9, 2026.​Although...
04/15/2026

Hugh Terrance Cobb, at the age of 62, passed on to begin his eternal life in Heaven on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

​Although the family and friends he left behind will miss him dearly, they take comfort in knowing he is rejoicing to be reunited with those who went before him: his mama, Dorothy; his father, Townsend Cobb Jr.; and his brothers, Billy and Butch.

​He went by Terry, but he loved and cherished the nicknames given to him by those who loved him: Bubba, Dad, Pawpaw Big Truck, Uncle, Friend, and "The GodFocker" (if you know, you know).

​Those who knew Terry will remember him for his warmth and love, his dedication to his family, his passion for BBQ, his fascination with Brahma bulls, and his wholehearted acceptance of any person, whether bound by blood or not.
​His family knew him best as a family man with the biggest heart. The legacy he left behind will live on through hugs, memories, and family gatherings—whether at the lake, during holidays, or just sitting around the pit enjoying the flavors he created and the knowledge he passed down. His family knows that they were each the center of his world, his purpose, and the pride that he carried throughout his lifetime.

​With his family cheering him on through life, he was happiest when they spent time together, from fishing in still waters and the rumble of hot rods at the racetrack to playing intense family card games or simple hangouts and barbecues. His closeness to his family will be remembered with every memory kept close to their hearts.

​Those who remain to carry on his legacy after Terry entered his eternal rest are his children: Carrie and Coby Duncan, Christopher and Renee Cobb, and Elizabeth and Shawn Ray; his grandchildren: Robert, Morgan, and Connor Duncan, Jessica and Ryland Cobb, and BryceLynn and SJ Ray; and his siblings: Rhonda and Thomas Thompson, Vicki Harris, Townsend Cobb III, Bobby Cobb, and Kevin Cobb.
​He will forever be missed, but we know in our hearts that we will be united once more in the Kingdom of Heaven.

​As per Terry’s request, there will not be a public funeral service following his cremation. He wanted to be remembered as he was, through the memories shared during his life.

04/15/2026

Abilene, Texas- Cynthia Jo Crawford, 69, passed away April 14, 2026.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

04/15/2026

Abilene, Texas- Nellie Marie Bever, 70, passed away April 14, 2026.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

04/14/2026

Tye, Texas- Joyce Annett Chambers (Johnson), 72, passed away March 31, 2026.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

Joyce Annett Chambers (Johnson) 72 of Tye, Texas and long resident of Abilene passed away on March 31st, 2026. Joyce was born on June 17th,1953 in Abilene to Andrew and Frances Johnson.

After school she married Richard Chambers and had five children Charles, Micheal, Jennifer, Richard, and Kayla. She had a passion for her grandchildren, fishing, and bingo. She spent many years watching her westerns, watching her grandchildren grow, and traveling with her husband. Though she did not like swimming she enjoyed sailing on the boat with Richard and his brother. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed the excitement that came with winning and watching others win.

Joyce is survived by her children: Charles Chambers of Abilene, Jennifer Winchip of Stamford, Richard and Helen Chambers of Tye, and Kayla and Tommy Rodriquez of Haskell, siblings James Weaver, Sue Scott, Debra Johnson, Henry Johnson, Cynthia Walker, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her long-time husband Richard, son Micheal, son-in-law Anthony, sister Sharon, and her mother and father.

Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Abilene, Texas- Vicky Lee Cavanaugh, 64, passed away April 10, 2026. Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.
04/13/2026

Abilene, Texas- Vicky Lee Cavanaugh, 64, passed away April 10, 2026.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

Abilene, Texas- Edwin Joseph “Ed” Hewett, 82, passed away April 12, 2026. Memorial service will be 11am April 25, 2026 a...
04/13/2026

Abilene, Texas- Edwin Joseph “Ed” Hewett, 82, passed away April 12, 2026.
Memorial service will be 11am April 25, 2026 at First Central Presbyterian Church, Abilene, Texas.

Edwin Joseph Hewett was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on May 6, 1943. As a child he moved with his family to Troy, Montana.
After graduating from Troy High School in 1961, Ed attended Washington State University on a basketball scholarship to study mathematics.

While at Washington State University he met Ann McCue on a blind date. He earned his degree in 1965. Later that summer he and Ann were married. Then Ed and Ann moved to Arizona so he could attend Arizona State University for graduate school. He earned his Masters degree in 1967 and PhD in 1972. Upon graduation the family moved to Abilene, Texas, so he could teach at Hardin Simmons University where he taught mathematics for the next 38 years. He served as Department Chair for the last 14 years of his career.

Ed loved to read, play games, attend HSU sporting events, hike in the mountains, travel and attend whatever event his grandchildren were doing. Ed and Ann recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

He is survived by wife Ann; 2 sons, Steven (Ashlea), Alan (Rachel).and grandchildren Katherine, Jake, Luke and Clark. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Frank and Ann Hewett, brother Bill, and sisters Sue Oneill and Shirley Evans.

The family is deeply grateful for the wonderful caregivers at Chisholm Court and Kinder Hearts Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Central Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, Breakfast on Beech Street, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas.

04/10/2026

Breckenridge, Texas- Hugh Terrance Cobb, 62, passed away April 9, 2026.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

04/10/2026

Stamford, Texas- Anthony Winchip, 64, passed away April 9, 2026.

No services are planned.

Arrangements with Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene.

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