Obituaries

Ray Cortez

Jun 25, 2024

Ray Acosta Cortez, 86, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be held Monday, July 1st, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, July 2nd, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Albert Keefer

Jun 23, 2024

Albert Ross "Papa" Keefer passed away June 23, 2024. Visitation will be from 6 PM-8 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US-277.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM. Friday, June 28, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home with Novle Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Albert was born in Santa Anna, Texas to...

Ross Plant

Jun 22, 2024

Ross Landrum Plant died on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in San Angelo, TX, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by family as he peacefully entered his heavenly home and reunited with his wife, Twila, of 37 years.

Ross is survived by his children (and spouses), Jody Plant, Johnstown, OH; Tad C. Pruitt (Kimberly), Little Rock, AR; Shea...

Audelia Martinez

Jun 21, 2024

Audelia Estevanes Martinez, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated member of her church, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 83. Visitation will be, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Thursday, June 27, 2024 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel....

Abrianna Lyndita Casarez

Jun 16, 2024

Abrianna Lyndita Casarez passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.

She was born May the 7th 2024 at 1:54 pm in Abilene, Texas to Richard Casarez and Alesia Aguero. She was another angel given to our family from God. As every family does she was loved and spoiled the moment she entered this world. Excitement filled the...

Leslie Dorn

Jun 15, 2024

Leslie Stringer Dorn, aged 66, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Born on July 4, 1957, in Rochester, New York, Leslie was the beloved son of John and Blee Dorn. 

Leslie’s early years were marked by a move to Texas, where he attended Robert E. Lee High School in Midland. During his high school years, Leslie excelled in...

Crispina Monrrial

Jun 15, 2024

Crispina was born in Sugarland, TX to Josefina Gamez and Francisco Gamez. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.

She was married to Jabuiel Monrrial, who preceded her in death, along with her Grandson, Alejandro Cisneros, Grandson Martin Herrera, and granddaughter, Justeen Smith.

Survivors include a sister, Rosie Gamez; her children, Geneve Monreal (Otis), Elvira Gaona...

Sharon Davis

Jun 13, 2024

Sharon Davis, known for her love of the lake, camping adventures, and cherished moments with her grandchildren, has peacefully passed away at the age of 66. Born on November 15, 1957, in Kileen, Texas.

Sharon's fondest revolved around the serene waters of the lake and the joyous times spent camping under the stars. She found immense happiness in creating lasting...

Kathy Johnson

Jun 12, 2024

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Johnson, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. She is now peacefully home with the Lord, and reunited with her husband in heaven. No more pain; no more Alzheimer's; completely new in God’s presence.

A visitation will be held Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00...

Howard Adams

Jun 12, 2024

Howard Lee Adams, 93, passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024, in Abilene, Texas.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

Howard was born on December 18, 1930, in Comanche, Texas to his parents Walter J. Adams and Birty...

Mathias Woo

Jun 11, 2024

Mathias Woo, born on June 11, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, went to be with Jesus on the same day, leaving a profound impact on the hearts of his parents, Joe Woo and Cela Rivera.

Though his time with us was brief, Mathias' name, meaning "gift of God" and "honor to God," perfectly encapsulated the essence of his presence. Despite the odds,...

Michael "Goose" Giustiniani

Jun 11, 2024

Michael “Goose” Giustiniani was born on April 28, 1987, in Abilene, Texas. While his nickname Goose reflected his lively nature, it likely stuck due to no one being able to properly pronounce his last name. Michael gave us all his final flex on June 11, 2024, at Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be Sunday, 3:00...

Carolyn Beam

Jun 7, 2024

Carolyn was born in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville Tennessee. Soon after her arrival, the family moved to the Harpeth Valley Farm where Carolyn grew up. They lived there until 1944, when they moved to the Nashville home on Stokes Lane. Carolyn attended Stokes Elementary School from 1945 until she entered Waverly-Belmont Junior High School. She had been studying piano from...

James Strickland

Jun 6, 2024

James Ray Strickland, of Abilene, TX, tragically passed away on June 6, 2024, at the age of 46. He was a loving son to his mother Vicki Coleman and his father Donnie Lee Strickland Sr. James is also survived by his brother, Donnie Lee Strickland Jr, and his half-sisters, Sarah Coleman and Tootsie Dawn Strickland Uehling.

Due to his...

Ulysses Samayoa

Jun 6, 2024

Ulysses Samayoa 25, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

Ulysses was born in Northridge, California to his parents Victor and Lorena on July 24, 1998. He was a graduate of Cooper High School...

Dora Springer

Jun 6, 2024

When she was just a little girl in the springtime, she danced among the wildflowers at the Messbox down at the farm in Robert Lee. Born February 27,1928 in Cedarvale, New Mexico to Marlin Jacob Richardson and wife Annie Myrtle, she was a blessing to her parents and siblings. She was class valedictorian in 1945 and met and married the...

Sylvia "Beany" Diane Reed

Jun 4, 2024

Sylvia "Beany" Diane Reed was born in Abilene, Texas on October 4, 1955 to the late Harvey Reed and the late Sarah Garrett. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2024 in her home with her sisters by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, Friday June 14,...

Dayland Parsons

Jun 2, 2024

Dayland V. Parsons, 85, of Abilene, Texas, passed away in his home surrounded by family and entered his heavenly home on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Dayland Parsons was born on May 7, 1939, to Robert Victor Parsons and Lula Mary Byrum Parsons in Abilene, Texas. At the age of 12, he confessed Jesus Christ as his savior at an...

Shirley Stearns

Jun 1, 2024

Shirley Jeaneen Stearns, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2024. A visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 6, 2024 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Johnston...

Jerrold Coleman

May 31, 2024

*Due to the weather and road conditions the graveside service that was scheduled at Texas State Veterans Cemetery has been moved to Elmwood Funeral Home's Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.*

Jerrold Maurice Coleman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was 68 years old. A...