Obituaries

Jun 24, 2020

In the fall of 1933, Vernell Eldora Klose was born near the Irby community in Haskell County, Texas to her parents, George and Dora. On the family farm, she played with dolls, gathered eggs, and picked cotton in the fields. She often told the story of hiding behind her mama's dress because she was a shy girl. Vernell attended dances...

Jun 22, 2020

Wallace Weldon Wade, 85, of Dallas passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, in Dallas Graveside services will be on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 11:am at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, Texas. Mr. Wade owned Wallace Wade Specialty Tires in Dallas, Texas, and he was a very successful businessman, as he was a kind and gentle person and very interested...

Jun 18, 2020

Noelle Nicole (Royal) Womack, 32, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 18th due to natural causes. A funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, June 26, 2020, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Please be aware of current Covid 19 precautions and restrictions, current occupancy allowed is 50% (100) guest. For your...

Jun 10, 2020

Ruby Moreno, 78, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. A visitation and rosary will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020, from 6 to 8 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 16 at 10 AM at St Francis Assisi Catholic Church. Interment will follow at...

Jun 5, 2020

Zelda Corece Keith Leverett, 101, of Abilene passed away on June 5, 2020. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606. Following the service she will be laid to rest at Elmwood Memorial Park beside her husband of 62...

Jun 4, 2020

Mary Lois Burns, 85, of San Marcos, Texas, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 4, 2020, surrounded by her children in Georgetown, Texas. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Elmwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park, located at 5750 US-277 S, Abilene, TX 79606. Mary was born...

Jun 2, 2020

Glenda Gay Baugh, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, June, 2, 2020. She was born February 5, 1964 in Lubbock, Texas. We list her birthday because she unfailingly reminded her parents and brothers when a family member’s birthday was coming. We will unfailingly remember her birthday. Her life will be celebrated Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Elmwood...

Jun 1, 2020

Jo Ann (Ritsch) Hart, 86, of Abilene passed away Monday, June 1,2020, in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 2 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, Tx, 79606. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Jo Ann will be in the state room for viewing on...

May 30, 2020

Brendan Joseph O’Neill, 63, of Abilene passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at a local hospital following a brief illness. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11 AM at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, TX. Brendan was born on February 9, 1957, in Tucson, Arizona to Joseph...

May 25, 2020

Jeannie Bell, 68, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, May 25, 2020, after a long battle of kidney failure and heart issues.

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10 AM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. The service will be...

May 24, 2020

Margarita B. Alva passed away on May 24th, 2020 in Abilene, TX surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Alva after 48 years of marriage; and son-in-law, Martin Loza. Margarita is survived by her children Kay Loza, Patric Alva, Deborah Warfield and her husband Darwin. Grandchildren Robert Warfield, Carlos Warfield, Christian Fick,...

May 22, 2020

Les D. Richards, Dad, Brother, CPA, and Friend to many, left us Friday evening. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. A graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, May 29, 2020 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Les was a lifelong resident of Abilene Texas, memories of him abound in the area. Les...

May 21, 2020

Dorothy Lavern Sawyer, 90, of Abilene passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Abilene. Dorothy was born on December 22, 1929 in Abilene, Texas to the late Marvin Imken and Sophie Herklotz Imken and she was their only child. She was co-owner of Buzz Sawyer Coins until she retired and focused her time on volunteer work. Dorothy was a volunteer...

May 19, 2020

Twila McCoy Plant died peacefully, surrounded by family and secure in love of her Heavenly Father at home in Granbury, Texas on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the age of 77. Twila is survived by her husband of almost 37 years, Ross Landrum Plant; children (and spouses), Jody Plant (Linda), Johnstown, OH; Tad C. Pruitt (Kimberly), Little Rock, AR;...

May 19, 2020

Rev. Charles Sinks Rev. Charles Sinks, 88, is now with the top two loves of his life, God and wife Rose. He passed away on May 19 in Abilene, Texas. He was born May 23, 1931, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Ray and Leona Sinks. Charles served as pastor at many area Pentecostal churches until his retirement. Charles and Rose...

May 19, 2020

Curtis Fletcher Caffey passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. Due to restrictions in place because of COVID-19 virus there is limited occupancy for both visitation and funeral services. A graveside service will be 8:30 AM, Friday, May 22, 2020 in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 hwy 277 south, if you would like to listen to the funeral from...

May 16, 2020

Saiko Thomas, 85, of Abilene passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, in Abilene. Saiko was born on December 07, 1934, in Nagasaki, Japan. She married William J. Thomas, and they enjoyed many years until his passing in 2004. Saiko was a Baptist and will be missed by her many dear friends.

May 14, 2020

Rebecca Lynn Remmers, 60, beloved Mother and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on May 14, 2020. Rebecca entered this world on October 8, 1959, in Houston, TX, born to Ira Bien and Rudene Jennings . Becky was known for her outgoing personality and was loved by all. Becky enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling her...

May 11, 2020

Roberta Henry was born May 29th 1960 to the late great parents of Frank E Henry Sr and Katherine Marie Henry in Abilene, Tx where she grew up. She later moved to Denton, TX where she meet her husband David Johnson. Graveside Services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the City Cemetery and Visitation will be at...

May 11, 2020

Jo Catherine “Jo Cat” Alexander entered this world on January 31st, 1953 in Albany, Texas at Shackelford County Hospital to the parentage of J.W. and Francis Alexander. Graveside Services will be at the Albany Cemetery on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 2:00pm. We asked that you stay in your vehicles and turn your radio's to FM 105.7 to listen to...