Obituaries

Coy Tate

Coy Tate

Dec 31, 2019

Coy Tate, 86, our beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019. Coy was born on May 9, 1933 to Floyd and Edna Tate and grew up in Tuscola. He was preceded in death by his brother Bobby Rex Tate, his father, Floyd Tate, his mother Edna Tate and his son, Carl Tate. Coy is survived...

David Devora

David Devora

Dec 31, 2019

David Anthony Devora, 20, of Abilene passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, in Abilene. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, January 6, 2020, at 1 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 5 beginning at 5 PM followed by a Rosary...

Evelyn Gann

Evelyn Gann

Dec 30, 2019

Evelyn Mae Gann, 82, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 in Hawley. Visitation will be 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2020 at Hawley Church of Christ, 410 4th St, Hawley, TX. Interment will follow the service in the Hawley...

Richard Crawford

Richard Crawford

Dec 26, 2019

Richard Lee Crawford, 61, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Abilene. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, January 3, 2020 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene Texas. Richard was born December 12, 1958 to Richard and Jocelyn Crawford at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Riccardo Jordan

Riccardo Jordan

Dec 25, 2019

Ricky Jordan, age 51, died at Hendricks Hospice Care in Abilene, Tx., on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Born on February 13, 1968, in Coleman, Tx, Ricky settled in Abilene with his parents. He was a loving, fun and kind child, who absolutely loved cake and his big brother Aaron. He graduated from Woodson Skill Center and Abilene High School in...

Gerald Campbell

Gerald Campbell

Dec 23, 2019

Gerald Stephen Campbell, 75, of Abilene was born on January 7, 1944, to William F. Campbell and Letha (Minyard) Campbell in Montebello, California and passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, in Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 30, 2019, at 11 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3325 N. 12th, Abilene,...

Alice Shaw

Alice Shaw

Dec 20, 2019

Alice Osborne Shaw, 91, of Abilene, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 27, 2019, at 2 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park, Mausoleum II. A visitation will be held Friday, December 27 from 10 to 11:30 AM prior to the service at...

Timothy Simpson

Timothy Simpson

Dec 19, 2019

On Thursday, December 19, 2019, Timothy “Tim” Simpson, loving father, son, brother and friend, passed away at the age of 46. Tim was born in the Philippines on December 21, 1972. He joined his forever family at 9 weeks old. He grew up in Abilene, Texas and graduated from Cooper High School in 1992. Right after graduation, Tim joined the...

Marilyn Davis

Marilyn Davis

Dec 18, 2019

Marilyn “Sue” Davis, 78, of Hawley, passed away from this earth on December 18, 2019 and began rejoicing in the presence of Jesus Christ and those who preceded her in death, Vonay, her husband of 62 years and her son Murray. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 21st, 10 a.m. at Fort Phantom Baptist Church, 11343 FM 600, Abilene,...

Barbara Brannon

Barbara Brannon

Dec 18, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Lucille Brannon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sylvia Lindley

Sylvia Lindley

Dec 15, 2019

Sylvia Ann “Sibe” Lindley, 85, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 2 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Potosi Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 17 from 6 to 8 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home. Sibe was born on December...

Susanna Moreno

Susanna Moreno

Dec 14, 2019

Susanna Moreno (Nana), 67 of Abilene passed away from a broken heart, joining her beloved husband in Heaven just one week after his passing. A prayer service will be held 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday,...

Howard Cagle

Howard Cagle

Dec 13, 2019

Howard Glen Cagle, 94, of Abilene passed away Friday, December 13, 2019, in Abilene. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler. Private interment will be at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Monday, December 16, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:30 at Hillcrest Church of...

Lavena Palasota

Lavena Palasota

Dec 10, 2019

“For everything there is a season.” The symbolism from this passage in Ecclesiastes describes in moving details the life of Mrs. Pete Palasota—known by many as “Venie.” Even her initial seasons were intertwined with multiple memories. Born in New Orleans to Frank and Virginia Brewis, Lavena Betty Brewis called Galveston “home” where she excelled both as student and teacher...

Dr. Robert Osborne

Dr. Robert Osborne

Dec 9, 2019

Dr. Robert C. Osborne, 83, of Abilene, passed away from this earth and entered into the glory of Jesus Christ’s presence on Monday, December 9, 2019 in Abilene. A memorial service for Robert will be held Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 2 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Robert was born on...

Hertha Choate

Hertha Choate

Dec 9, 2019

Hertha Choate, 86, of Abilene passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 in Abilene. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. Hertha was born on June 18, 1933 in Neubistritz, Germany to the late Franz Riebel and Maria nee Bischof. She married Carl J. Choat on December 8, 1966 in...

Simon Moreno, Jr.

Simon Moreno, Jr.

Dec 6, 2019

Simon Y. Moreno, Jr. (Blimp), 64, of Abilene passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 in Abilene surrounded by his beloved family. A prayer service will be held 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday, December 13, 2019 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A Memorial Service will be 12 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2019...

Minnie Moore

Minnie Moore

Dec 4, 2019

Minnie Lee Moore Minnie Lee Moore, 84, returned to her heavenly home on December 4, 2019, after a valiant battle with Alzheimerer’s. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in the challenges of the illness and ultimately gave her peace. Minnie is survived by her daughter’s Vickie Williams, Linda Faye Williams, and Alice Moore;...

Arcadio Saucedo

Arcadio Saucedo

Nov 28, 2019

Arcadio Saucedo Gonzalez “Callo”, age 82, returned to his heavenly home on November 28, 2019 with many friends and family by his side. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Callo was born to the late Juan Saucedo Marez and Olivia Gonzalez Gonzalez. He was...

Cevera Morales

Cevera Morales

Nov 27, 2019

Cevera Morales, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in her home and while we have lost the family matriarch, Heaven rejoices by welcoming her home. She was born on November 8, 1939 in Coahuila, Mexico to Julio and Catalina Castillo. She was the fourth child of nine children- Jose, Tomasa, Luz, Eva, Alicia, Berta, Genaro...