Obituaries

Jul 5, 2019

Consuelo Lopez Gonzalez, 84, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 in Abilene. A visitation will be 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 11, 2019 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Interment will follow the service in...

Jul 3, 2019

After a hard-fought battle with aggressive cancer, Paula Kathryn Matchen passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the age of 66. Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM followed by a family rosary beginning at 7:00 PM, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene. The Funeral Mass will be at...

Jul 2, 2019

Martin “Chacho” Ruelas, 52, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 till 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Rosary and Wake Service will follow the visitation, beginning at 6:00 PM. Funeral service will be on Monday, July...

Jun 28, 2019

Richard Franklin Bacon, beloved father, grandfather; loyal and devoted friend; successful business executive, admired civic leader; and avid golfer, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. Bacon was born January 13, 1927, on his family’s farm near LaHarpe, Kansas, the only child of Helen Alderman Bacon and Franklin E. Bacon. The Bacons moved to Dallas in 1939. He graduated from Crozier...

Jun 23, 2019

Bernabi Mendoza Sr., 75, of Abilene went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 17, 1943 in Abilene, Texas to Willie Mendoza Sr. and Eva Juarez. On July 25, 1969 he married the love of his life, Esperanza Lopez. They were inseparable for over 50 years and held...

Jun 20, 2019

Roy W. Harris Obituary Roy W. Harris, 66, Abilene, Texas passed away at his home with his family by his side. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, from 6-8 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home located at 5750 Hwy 277 South and the funeral will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday. Burial will follow at the...

Jun 19, 2019

Allen "Al" Charles Garner, 68, Abilene, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Visitation will be Held 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2019 at Mt Zion Baptist Church, 520 Stafford Street Abilene, Texas. Funeral will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday,...

Jun 19, 2019

Vonay Davis, 83, beloved husband, father, Papaw, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 19, 2019. He was born on August 8, 1935, in Haskell County, born to T.F. and Bessie Davis. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sue Davis, his son Nicky Davis and wife Darla, his daughter Kristi...

Jun 14, 2019

Mark Wayne Warren passed away June 14, 2019 in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel.

Mark was born February 18, 1966 to Don and Sandy Warren in Honolulu Hawaii. He attended and graduated High School in 1984. Mark started making jewelry right out of high school and...

Jun 9, 2019

Ascencion “Chona” Hernandez, 93, of Abilene went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Abilene. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 5 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, followed by a Rosary and Wake at 6 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10 AM at...

Jun 8, 2019

Donna Mae Franklin McMinn, 82, was called to her eternal home Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 11:30 AM at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Private graveside to be held at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 12 from 6 to 8 PM...

Jun 8, 2019

Alma J Rowen passed away June 8, 2019. A visitation will be 10:00 AM, Thursday June 13, 2019 at New Light Baptist Church, 518 North 6th Street. Funeral services will follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Alma was born December 16, 1928. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and...

Jun 6, 2019

Maria Delia Barrera, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Abilene.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Delia was born on June 14, 1936 in Abilene, Texas to the late Donaciano Flores and Calletana Chia Flores. She married Martin Barrera on August 7, 1953 in Abilene, Texas. Delia retired from Hendrick...

Jun 4, 2019

Mary Rose Jimenez Romero, 57, of Abilene passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2019, surrounded by family in Abilene. A funeral mass will be held Monday, June 10, 2019, at 11 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. A visitation and rosary will be held Sunday, June 9 from 6 to 8 PM at...

Jun 2, 2019

On Sunday, June 2, 2019 Michael Click passed away. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday June 8, 2019 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Michael was born on March 14, 1953.  He worked in restaurant management and later went on to work IT in the restaurant industry. Michael enjoyed wood working,...

Jun 1, 2019

Bernice Padilla, 83, beloved Mother and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on June 1, 2019. She entered this world on September 18,1935, in Gary Indiana, born to Frank and Bernice Millington. She is survived by her husband, Bernabe "Bernie" Padilla; sister, Fran Warren; daughters, Terry Groban (Jeff) and Karen Brock; grandchildren, Reed (Melissa) and Ryan Hills; and...

May 30, 2019

Rhonda Kay Sims, 66 of Abilene, peacefully passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at SilverSpring Healthcare, under direction of Hendrick Hospice. Ms. Sims suffered 30 years with M.S. and is now singing and dancing with the Heavenly Angels. Viewing and visitation will be Monday evening, June 3, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South,...

May 28, 2019

Annie Ruth Newman, 85, Abilene Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday the 28th of May at Hendricks Hospice Care. Visitation will be held 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, May 31, 2019 at New Light Baptist Church, 518 North 6th Street Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 1,...

May 27, 2019

Dixie Mae Davis passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 in Abilene. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene Texas. Dixie was born on August 31, 1938 to Claude and Dainty Molock in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She met the love of her life Daniel Davis in Wichita...

May 24, 2019

Mikual “Mike” Lynn Craft, 76, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Abilene, Texas on May 24, 2019. Mike was born on Aug 4, 1942 in Temple, TX to Jack Sydney Craft and Gwen Shapland. He was the oldest of four children. He then moved to live with his Uncle Lem and Aunt Verna Brock who raised the children as...