Obituaries

Cecilia Rodriguez

Apr 12, 2025

In loving memory of Cecilia Maria Rodriquez who passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Cecilia was born on February 5, 1953, in Sanderson, Texas, to the late Polo Rodriquez and Maria de la Luz Rodriquez.

Cecilia worked for the Wylie School District for over 25 years and owned her own business cleaning...

Mardene Bergstrom Bryson

Apr 12, 2025

Mardene Elaine Bergstrom Bryson graduated from this earthly life on Saturday, April 12, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, beginning at 2pm at Elmwood Funeral Homes located at 5750 US-277 Abilene, Texas 79606. A viewing will be available from 12:30pm-1:30pm at the same location.

Her celebration of life will be hosted on Friday, April 18,...

Nancy Smith

Apr 12, 2025

Nancy Smith, 73, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Monday, April 14, 2025, at Bluff Creek Cowboy Church, 3802 FM 2405, Winters, Texas. Born on February 13, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Walter and Dorcas Hollis, Nancy lived a life full of purpose, kindness, and grace.

Nancy pursued...

Joyce Patterson

Apr 9, 2025

Joyce Patterson, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Abilene, Texas surrounded by family. A visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday, April 14, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Texas State...

William Spaunhorst

Apr 9, 2025

William Francis Spaunhorst, 89, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 16, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Thursday April 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South,...

Wynell Rayford Williams

Apr 9, 2025

Wynell Rayford Williams, 85, of Abilene transitioned on April 9, 2025.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 2:30 pm at Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas, 79606 with Rev. R.E. Carter and Reverend Dr. Kelvin J. Kelly, officiating. Interment will be private at a later date....

Jamey Garrison

Apr 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamey Aaron Garrison, who left us on April 9, 2025, at the age of 44. Born on February 24, 1981, in Bryan, Texas, Jamey was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend who brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.

Jamey dedicated many years of his life...

Janis Adams

Apr 4, 2025

Janis Marlene Adams, 93, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on March 3, 1932, and spent most of her life in her beloved hometown of Abilene, Texas.

Janis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Otis Adams, in 1997, and...

Ronald Hart

Apr 3, 2025

Ronald Leroy Hart, 84, passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Monday April 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

Ronald was born in Electra, Texas on March 29, 1941, to his loving parents Henry and Jerry Hart. He served...

James Blanton Magers

Apr 3, 2025

James Blanton Magers

J. B. was born February 5, 1926 in Alvord, TX to parents Oda Roy Magers and Azzie Lee Orr Magers. He grew up in Alvord but moved to Electra in September 1942. He graduated early from Electra High School in January 1943. After graduation, he worked for a year until his 18th birthday then enlisted in the Navy....

Crystal Finley

Apr 2, 2025

Crystal Mignon Finley, 64, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on March 3, 1961, in San Diego, California, to her mother, Martha Sharpe. Crystal graduated from Lincoln High School in San Diego, where she began her lifelong journey of exploring the world and making deep connections with those around her.

Throughout her life, Crystal...

Betty Alford

Apr 1, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Betty Bernell Alford on 4/1/25. A beloved mother, grandmother, partner, aunt and friend.

Survived by her daughter, Theresa Taft, grandchildren Jamie (Cory) Johnson, Scott (Erin) Taft, great grandchildren, Landry Johnson and Levi Johnson . With many nieces and nephews. And a very special man, Jimmie Ford. A...

Birdie Mae Robinson - Jones

Mar 31, 2025

Birdie Mae Robinson Jones

"The Cold Cup Lady"

Mrs. Birdie Jones gained her wings on Monday, March 31st age 88. Birdie Jones was born in Lewisville Arkansas on September 20th 1936 to the parents Ethel L. Heath Robinson and Johnny Mell Robinson.

Family visitation will be Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Elmwood Funeral...

Paulette Clinton

Mar 31, 2025

On Monday, March 31, 2025, Paulette Clinton, 72, departed Abilene, TX and arrived at her heavenly mansion. Visitation will be held on Thursday April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will follow immediately after visitation on Thursday April 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel....

Roger Beamer

Mar 31, 2025

Roger Gene Beamer, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated veteran, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on March 22, 1931, in Willard, OH, Roger lived a life filled with love, adventure, and service. He spent an esteemed career in the U.S. Air Force, enlisting on July 27, 1954, and proudly serving until...

Connie Reyes

Mar 27, 2025

Connie Reyes, 78, beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on March 27, 2025.

 A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 pm. at Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606.

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Ronald Hollister

Mar 26, 2025

Ronald Ray Hollister, known to friends and family as Ron, passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 4, 1939, in Avant, Oklahoma, to Goldie Mae (Thompson) and Ray Orris Hollister, Ron grew up in a family with limited resources. Yet, through his determination, he was able to give his own family a better...

Esteban S. Casas

Mar 26, 2025

Esteban S. Casas, 90, passed away in Abilene, Texas on March 26, 2025. A visitation will be held at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, March 31st, 2025. The chapel is located at 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at St. Vincent Catholic Church, 2525 Westview.

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Robert Flores

Mar 25, 2025

Robert "Chano" Flores, 68, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A service in his memory will be held at a later date.

Born on February 7, 1957, in Abilene, Texas, Chano was the son of Demetrio and Elvira Flores. He dedicated many years of service to the Abilene Independent School District, where he was known for...

Henry Rodriguez

Mar 24, 2025

Henry Reyes Rodriguez

of Knox City, Tx

Jan 25, 1950 to March 24, 2025

Henry has been welcomed home by his wife, Anna Farr, parents Bill and Minnie Rodriquez, brothers Ernest, Raymond, sister Elma Garcia, along with his nephew Nathan Rodriquez, sister-in-laws Maria and Annie Rodriguez, and brother-in-law Manuel Flores.

He is survived by his daughter...