Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

On April 7, 2021 Candace Lynn Barr was killed in an automobile accident in Coleman, TX. Candi was born on March 19, 1968 in Abilene, TX. Candi was a sweet soul who cared for others and was loved by her family and friends. Candi is survived by her son, Travis Earnest; daughter, Shay Earnest; grandson, Landon and granddaughter, Knoxi. Her...

Apr 5, 2021

Dan Barry Winters, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by loved ones on April 5, 2021, in Abilene, Texas.

Dan was born November 1, 1931, to Jesse Frank (T-Bone) Winters and Clara Pearl Jackson-Winters in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1950 and went on to joined the Air Force where he...

Apr 2, 2021

James Martin Large, 89, passed away April 2, 2021 in Abilene. He was born on December 21, 1931 in Abilene to his parents, Webb and Mabel Large. After graduation from Abilene High School, he joined and served in the United stated Army. He worked his entire career for Iron Works and after retirement he spent several years taking care of...

Mar 31, 2021

L. J'Vonta Williams was born on May 12, 1994 in Abilene, Tx. the son of Roger Williams and Kimberely Muldrow-Reed. He attended Abilene High School and graduated from Belleville West High School. He studied welding at Southwestern Illinois College. He was a member of Antioch CME Church where he served on the junior usher board and youth choir. Those...

Mar 31, 2021

Marie Gomez, 73, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Abilene, Texas. Family will receive friends and family at visitation from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Graham St Iglesia De Cristo, 2158 Graham Street,...

Mar 30, 2021

Joe Vasquez Solis, affectionately known to his family as "Sonny" and to friends as "Texas Joe" passed away during the early morning hours of March 30th, 2021. He was 70 years old. He was born January 8th 1951 in Edna Tx, the only son of Angelita Vasquez and Joe Solis. Joe graduated from Calhoun High School, Class of 1970....

Mar 30, 2021

Nancy Ann Martin Harp of Abilene passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was 86 years old. The family will receive friends and family from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on April 2, 2021, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Hodges Baptist Church,...

Mar 24, 2021

Loy Otwell Gordon, 95, longtime resident of Abilene, died suddenly in Fort Worth on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Loy was predeceased by his wife Patsy Clark Gordon and grandson Jonathan Gordon, and is survived by his sons, Jim Gordon (and daughter-in-law Karen Gordon) of Fort Worth and Jeff Gordon (and daughter-in-law Leah Gordon) of Granbury; grandchildren, Emily, Mark, Sarah,...

Mar 23, 2021

James Edward Nowell died Tuesday, March 23, at Hendrick Hospice after a brief illness. James was born in Colorado City May 31, 1936, to Mary Edna (Blakeney) and William Edmon Nowell. Visitation will 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service will be 10 AM, Friday, March 26, 2021 in...

Mar 23, 2021

Gary Stephen Keeney, 67, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Clyde, Texas. Visitation will be 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Monday, March 29, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park. Gary...

Mar 20, 2021

Barney Jay Gilliam ("Pa") of Abilene, TX passed away on March 20, 2021 at the age of 69. Barney was born to Joseph (Jay) and Helen Gilliam on September 1, 1951 in Oak Ridge, TN. He married Huei Jen Gilliam on September 12, 1973 and they celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary last year. They have three children: daughters Janice...

Mar 18, 2021

Billy Gene Glover, Born in Quinlan Texas, in 1936 to Flore and Dixie Glover. He moved to Abilene Texas with his family. He graduated from Woodson High School in 1955 and joined the US Air Force in 1956. He then married Trudy (Harris) in 1960. Visitation will be April 8, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750...

Mar 15, 2021

Douglas Ray Gates, 88, of Sweetwater passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 in Abilene. Doug was born October 18, 1932 in Abilene, TX to Henry & Vida Gates. In 1951, at the age of 17, Doug enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed for 2 years in Alaska during the Korean War. After his discharge from...

Mar 13, 2021

The Lord said "I will take over now" and carried Annette Forgay Wade to heaven on March 13, 2021. Annette was born in 1929 in Sweetwater, Texas to Asa Cone (A.C.) Forgay and Annabelle Jordan Forgay. Annette was a resident of Denton, Texas and a member of the North Texas Church of Christ. Annette attended Abilene Christian College and married...

Mar 12, 2021

Terry Moore, 81, passed away March 12, 2021 in Abilene. His memorial service will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. Terry was born January 20, 1940 in Orleans, Michigan to parents, Cleo Leroy and Ethel Temperance Moore. He grew up and attended school in Michigan before enlisting into the United States...

Mar 12, 2021

Donnie Wray Qualls, 73, of Abilene died Friday, March 12, 2021 at Hendrick Medical Center with his family by his side. Don was born December 7, 1947, in Perryton, Texas to Wayne and Colleen Qualls, he graduated from Cooper High School. Don worked as a Correctional Office for TDCJ at the Middleton Unit for many years until he retired in...

Mar 11, 2021

Ann Shirley Sartor entered the gates of heaven Thursday, March 11, 2021. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 6 PM-8 PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 1 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park....

Mar 8, 2021

Theresa (Jones) Stuart, 78, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 8, 2021. She entered this world on May 13, 1942 in Marlin, TX, born to Clint Jones and Theresa Giddings Jones. Theresa was a registered LVN during her career and active member of New Light Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and socializing with her Red...

Mar 7, 2021

Larry W Chittum, 77, of Abilene, Texas passed away Sunday March 7, 2021 in Abilene. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10am at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 6 to 8pm. Larry was born on November 19, 1943...

Mar 6, 2021

Van Miller 72 passed away in Abilene, Texas with his family by his side. Van was born January 29, 1949 in Oakland, California to Thomas Miller and Carrie Mae Thompson-Miller. Visitation will be Monday, March 22, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 Hwy 277 South Abilene, Texas. Memorial Services will be Thursday, March 25, 2021...