Earl Thomas
Mar 19, 2020
Earl Thomas was born October 5, 1946 to the parents of Thurman and Annie Lee Thomas. The Lord called him home Thursday, March 19, 2020. Earl Thomas was a hardworking, fun-loving man that was known to everyone as Big Earl. He worked for the City of Abilene and is fondly remembered for driving his truck and saying hello to everyone...
Otis Wiley
Mar 14, 2020
Obituary Otis Wiley was born in Merkel, TX on October 31, 1938, to L.T. “Fireball” Wiley and Leona Andrew, where his grandfather, Enoch, was Pastor of The Mission Church. His Grandparents were the First Black Settlers in the History of Taylor County. Otis passed away quietly on March 14, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Otis attended school in Trent, TX...
Joe Oden
Mar 14, 2020
Joe Dan Oden, 65, of Albany, Texas died on March 14, 2020 in Weatherford, Texas.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services are pending indefinitely. A memorial service and celebration of life party will be held at the soonest possible time, with an announcement of those services being run in this paper at that time.
Joe...
Lois Gowler
Mar 7, 2020
Lois Elaine Gowler, 85, of Abilene, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2020. Lois was a longtime resident of Abilene. She was a very hard worker and a great provider for her family. She worked as a loan officer and insurance agent for many years. Lois was one of the best people you could ever meet. She was...
Stanley Key
Mar 3, 2020
Stanley G Key, 71, beloved father, loving husband and incredible friend was called to his eternal resting place on March 3, 2020. He entered this world on November 29, 1948 in Lovington, NM to Vernon Newton (Jack) and Jewell Key. After graduating from Abilene High School in 1966, he attended Hardin Simmons University, graduating in 1969. He attended...
Jean Bell
Mar 2, 2020
Jean McDonald Bell, 98, of Abilene passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 in Abilene.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 2 PM at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Jean was born on January 19, 1922 in Waco, Tx., to the late Charles McDonald and Maude Stubblefield McDonald. She retired from the Texas...
Annie Williams
Mar 2, 2020
OBITUARY Annie ‘Lois’ Williams, 85, of Abilene, Texas passed from her earthly life on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Abilene Regional Medical Center surrounded by family members. Funeral services will be held March 12, 2020 at Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South at 2:00 pm with Reverend Curtis King, officiating. Birth is a miracle and...
Frankie Barclay
Mar 2, 2020
Frankie Jean Farmer Barclay, 82, joined Max Farmer on the day of their anniversary March 2, 2020 in her heavenly home. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 5, 2020 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park. Frankie was born April 28, 1937 in Winsboro,...
Alexis Ortegon
Mar 1, 2020
Alexis Danielle Ortegon, 26, of Abilene passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Dallas. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 6, 2020 at 11 AM at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 5 at 6 PM followed by a rosary at 7 PM at the...
Fern Stuckey
Feb 29, 2020
Fern Stuckey...celebrating a life well lived. 2 Timothy 4:7. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day. Fern Elizabeth Stuckey, age100, of Abilene passed away on February...
James Hallmark
Feb 27, 2020
James Hugh Hallmark, 87, of Abilene passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Abilene. James was born January 8, 1933 to Levi and Velma Hallmark in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Hardin Simmons with a Bachelors of Art in 1951. In 1981 James married Barbara Utter and the two loved each other for many years until her death...
Rosemary Hermosillo
Feb 24, 2020
Rosemary “Rosie” Hermosillo, 51, passed away February 24, 2020 in Abilene. Rosie was born January 15, 1969 in Mitchell County, Texas to parents, Juan Sr. and Simona Perez Valdez. She grew up in Abilene and started working at a very early age. She worked hard her entire life to provide and take care of her family. She was a member...
Frank Williams
Feb 18, 2020
Frank W. Williams was born to Bessie and Frank Williams on December 12, 1927 in Williamson County, Texas. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 18, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. Frank was a graduate of Granger High School and Trinity University. He spent most of his life involved in agriculture, including farming and...
Dwan Robinson
Feb 18, 2020
Dwan transitioned Thursday, February 13th, 2020. A Home going Celebration will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow the service in Albany Cemetery, Albany, Texas Dwan Frances “Nona” Dean-Robinson was born February 6th, 1977, in Breckenridge, Texas to Paula Alexander Garner and Edward Dean Sr. At a young age, Dwan accepted...
Norma Oliver
Feb 16, 2020
Norma Jean Oliver 82 went to be with her heavenly father Sunday, February 16, 2020, at TriStar SMC in Nashville, Tennessee. Norma was born October 8, 1937 in Taylor Texas. She was the daughter of Grady Lee and Matilda Robinson. Norma worked and retired from Abilene State School. She married Lewis C. Oliver in May of 1965. They had a...
Andree Gwinn
Feb 16, 2020
Andree Germaine Gwinn, 86, of Abilene passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 in McKinney. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 10 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Saturday from 9 to 10 AM prior to the service. Andree...
Ernest Rodriguez
Feb 13, 2020
Ernest Holguin Rodriguez, 62, of Abilene, Passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Abilene.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Abilene Municipal Cemetery. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 18 at 6 PM followed by a rosary at 7...
John Hewitt
Feb 11, 2020
John Joseph Hewitt, 78, of Abilene, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Abilene. A visitation will be held Monday, February 17, 2020 from 6 to 8 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, Tx. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 11 AM at the...
Lorene Gunter
Feb 8, 2020
Lorene J. Gunter, 74, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Abilene. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, February 10, 2020 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will be 3:00 PM, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane. Interment...
Melba Blackbourne
Feb 8, 2020
Melba Ray Blackbourne Melba Ray Blackbourne was born in Buffalo Gap, Texas, to Faby and Velma Robeson on December 3, 1924 and entered into his heavenly gates on February 8, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Alton Robeson of Abilene, Tx, and her sister, Desi Hunt, of Ft. Worth, Tx, with one surviving sister,...
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