Obituaries

Bill Gillett

Nov 21, 2023

William Robert Gillett was born on October 6, 1949 in Whittier California to his parents Bernice and Robert Gillett and his surviving sister Marilyn who now lives In Arizona. Bill as all his friends called him joined the United States Air Force in 1967 and served until 1975 serving his country instead of going to his favorite college of USC....

James Franklin

Nov 21, 2023

James Daron Franklin passed away in Abilene on November 21, 2023.

Daron was born in Abilene to Ted G. Franklin and Sharon (Isenburg) Franklin on February 18, 1969. He went to Johnston Elementary, Mann Jr. High and graduated from Abilene High School in 1987. He attended Abilene Christian University and later received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lamar University....

Karen Chittum

Nov 20, 2023

Karen Jenkins Chittum, 78, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.

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Wanda Westbrook

Nov 17, 2023

Wanda Jean Westbrook, a beloved mother, grandmother, passed away on November 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, 12:00Pm, at Elmwood Memorial Park, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606

Born on June 15, 1946, in Knox City to Nathan and Gladys Mincey, her life was marked...

John Stewart

Nov 17, 2023

John Duane Stewart peacefully passed away on November 17, 2023, at the age of 78. Born on December 1, 1945, in Florida, John was a beloved husband, dedicated father, and cherished friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

John's entrepreneurial spirit led him to a successful career in the Oil and Gas industry....

Mary Collier

Nov 17, 2023

Mary Magdalene Collier was born on February 25, 1939, Madisonville, Texas, to the late Quinny Medlock and Odessa Medlock.

Mary moved to Abilene, Texas in the early 1940's, where she attended school, and she was baptized as a young child.

Mary worked at a cafeteria on Abilene Army Air Base. Where she met the love of her life, Crawford Collier. On April...

Beverly Ridgway

Nov 14, 2023

Beverly Sue Ridgway, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on November 14, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on March 19, 1941, to Byrl and Lucille Hohler in Rosiclare, Illinois. A visitation will be 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center,...

Kiman Touch

Nov 13, 2023

Kiman Touch, age74, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. She was born on March 03, 1949 in Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia the fourth child of Chhung Touch and Vang Min. She was married to Samang Huong in 1971 and he preceded her in death on March 18, 2016, the same day as his...

Z.L. Brister

Nov 10, 2023

ZL was born in Lamesa, Texas. Starting out as a teenager, he served the grocery stores of Abilene, Abilene surrounding areas and for a time, Phoenix, Arizona. Serving the Furrs grocery stores for 24 years and other companies before and after Furrs, he was a dedicated employee to every store in which he worked for over 50 years.

ZL...

Sam Slatton

Nov 7, 2023

William Samuel Slatton, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on April 17, 1948, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Sam was a man of many...

Shirley Rich

Nov 5, 2023

Shirley Ann Rich, a devoted Christian and a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, peacefully transitioned into the arms of the Lord on November 5, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. She was 88 years old. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 10, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park....

Irene Lott

Nov 3, 2023

Lena Irene Clay Lott went to be with her heavenly father on November 3,2023. Irene was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by her Father Henry Carl Clay and Mother Callie Sue Turner Clay; two brothers Doyle Clay and Canon Clay; two sisters Cecil Baker and Mary Smith; also, two sons Jackie Smart and Roger Smart and one...

Joe Mitchell

Nov 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Lee Mitchell, who left this world on November 2, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 61. A visitation will be held 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, November 6, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November...

Charles Burns

Oct 31, 2023

Charles H. Burns, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 31,2023 in Abilene, Texas. He was born in Abilene, Texas to Jim Burns and Murel Burns on May 20, 1942.

Charles was a kind, loving man, one who never made a stranger! A man who, you met and adored immediately. He enjoyed talking with people. Being a great storyteller, could...

Larry Martin, Sr.

Oct 26, 2023

Larry Patrick Martin Sr., a loving father, husband, and dedicated member of his community, passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 83. A funeral service will be held Monday, October 30, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park.

He was born on November...

Thomas Simmons

Oct 20, 2023

On Friday, October 20, 2023, we bid farewell to a simple man, Thomas Simmons, who passed away at the age of 58. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral...

Eusebio Miramontez, Jr.

Oct 18, 2023

Eusebio "Chevo" Miramontez, Jr. (Sam) passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1951, in the small town of Rotan, Texas. He was the beloved son of Eusebio Miramontez, Sr., and Carmen Miramontez and grew up in the same tight-knit community that would always hold a special place in his heart.

At a young age,...

Doris Freeman

Oct 13, 2023

Doris Jean (Green) Freeman, surrounded by her family, passed away in her home on October 13, at the grand age of 96. Doris (Mimi to many) lived a life of service, devotion, and love- for her family, her students, and for the churches and communities in which she lived.

Doris was born on June 27, 1927, in Hawley, Texas, to...

Loretta Heins

Oct 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of LORETTA MARIE HEINS announces her passing on Friday, October 13, 2023 in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 88 years. A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at First Central Presbyterian Church of Abilene

She was born December 2, 1934 to Augustinio and Rose Badiali in...

Lola Maxwell

Oct 11, 2023

Lola Pearl Stockton Maxwell, 92, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 11, 2023. She entered this world on December 29, 1930, the last of ten children belonging to William Stockton and Mary Ann Elizabeth Stockton of Buffalo Gap, Texas. She graduated from Wylie High School in 1948 while there she was named the...