Obituaries

Nov 9, 2022

Janice Terry Tiner “Granny”, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, November 18, 2022, in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A reception will follow the service at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1741 Sayles Blvd., Abilene, Texas.

Janice was born November 12, 1938, to...

Nov 9, 2022

Garry Warren Hodgin

Garry Warren Hodgin was born on March 25, 1943, in Knox City, Texas, the only child of Warren Chester Hodgin, a life time employee of Lone Star Gas, and Lillian Magdeline Booe Hodgin, a mother and wife plus working at various jobs.  Garry grew up in Haskell, Texas, where he graduated from Haskell High...

Nov 7, 2022

"A light has gone out in this world and Heaven now shines all the brighter." That cherished light was Linda Lareau DuBose Brasher who passed on to Glory on November 7, 2022. Born in 1952 to Bruse and Maevolene (Bridges) DuBose, Abilene was her home until she attended college at Texas Christian University, ultimately graduating from Southern Methodist University...

Nov 7, 2022

Jerry Ray Scherwitz, 79, of Sweetwater passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, in Coleman, Texas. A visitation will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel....

Nov 2, 2022

Sylvia Gonzales Kelly, 76, of Abilene, TX passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in Abilene, TX. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US HWY 277 S, Abilene, TX 79606. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood...

Nov 1, 2022

Herbert Virgil Culp, III, 76, passed away November 1, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 PM, Wednesday November 2, 2022, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A visitation will begin after the service until 2:30 PM. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park. Herbert was born July 22,...

Nov 1, 2022

Carol Stanley Lemen, aged 85, passed away on November 1, 2022, in Weatherford, TX. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center, 5750 US HWY 277 S, Abilene, TX 79606. A graveside service will be held following the visitation at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Memorial Park....

Oct 29, 2022

Austin Michael Cole Baker left this world on October 29, 2022 at his home in Abilene, Texas. Austin was born on July 22, 1998 in Clovis, California. He moved to Abilene, Texas at the age of 14 and always knew he was a true Texan and wanted to make it his home, despite his California roots. Austin even developed...

Oct 28, 2022

Paul M. Swinney, Jr., 90, passed away at Aspen Creek Senior Living Home in Anchorage, AK on October 28, 2022. He will be laid to rest at Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Abilene, TX. Paul was born in Evansville, Indiana on June 23, 1932 to Paul M. Swinney, Sr. and Leona M. Sauter Swinney. He attended Bosse High School...

Oct 28, 2022

Isaac Hernandez, 29, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, in Glendale, Arizona. Isaac was born on August 31, 1993, in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from Abilene High School in 2012. Isaac met Sarah Myers in high school and what started out as a friendship evolved into true love. Isaac and Sarah married on July 30, 2017 and began a...

Oct 28, 2022

Gregory Budengeri, 60, of Abilene, TX passed away October 28, 2022, in Abilene, TX. A funeral service will be held on November 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S, Abilene, TX. Gregory was born on August 16, 1962, in the country of Burundi to the late Nigomode and Therese Budengeri....

Oct 23, 2022

Celebrating Karen Ella Berry, who passed from this life October 23, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South in Abilene.

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Oct 20, 2022

Allyn Anne Blas Shivers passed away October 20, 2022, in Weatherford, Texas. Allyn was born May 18, 1974, in Abilene, Texas, to Joseph Blas and Carola Donnell (Blas) Phillips. Allyn's most important treasures were her 3 beautiful children whom she adored and loved dearly: Daysha Faye Shivers, Dayla Jean Shivers, and K J Shivers, all of Coleman. They were...

Oct 20, 2022

Ricardo Hernandez-Rios, 31, passed away October 20, 2022 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM with a Rosary starting at 7:00 PM, Monday, October 24, 2022 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Saint Vincent Catholic Church, 2525 Westview,...

Oct 18, 2022

Faustino Lerma Jr, 82, of Hamby, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer the last several months. He died at home surrounded by his loved ones. Faustino was born in San Ygnacio, Texas on January 7, 1940 to Faustino Lerma Sr. and Elia Martinez Lerma. He was the only son and brother...

Oct 17, 2022

Elma Lidia Gutierrez, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be12:00 PM, Monday, October 24, 2022, followed by her funeral service at 1:00PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow at Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Elma was born on April 14, 1943, in Taft, Texas to Godofredo and Elidia...

Oct 14, 2022

Carola Faye Donnell-Phillips passed away on October 14, 2022, at her home in Coleman County, Texas at the age of 72, surrounded by her loving family. Carola was born May 3, 1950, to Luella Faye and James Carol Donnell in Seymour, Texas.

Carola is survived by her husband, Kevin Phillips, who has been the love of her...

Oct 13, 2022

Lionel “Rex” Brock, 95, of Anson, TX passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, in Abilene, TX.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 11:30 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment...

Oct 10, 2022

Michael Wayne Soto, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, October 13, 2022, 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, on Friday, October 14, 2022, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park....

Oct 9, 2022

Betty Mae McLoughlin, 92, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 15, 2022, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South Betty was born December 17, 1929, in Big Sandy Texas to John and Lela Head. She graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1948, and on October...