Obituaries

Jul 29, 2019

James E. Welch, 85, of Abilene passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Abilene.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 2 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

James was born on August 2, 1933 in Abilene, TX., to the...

Jul 27, 2019

Alvie Mae Sewell, 72, of Witchita Falls, passed away July 26, 2019 in Witchita Falls.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 11 AM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center.

Alvie was born on July 17, 1947 in Baird, TX., to the late Altus Stark and Ruth Cooksie Stark. She...

Jul 27, 2019

Dennis “Denny” Henry Svab of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Abilene, TX. Denny was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 23, 1948, to Henry and Anna Svab. He graduated from Cleveland’s John Adams High School in 1966 and thereafter joined the United States Air Force. He served multiple tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War,...

Jul 21, 2019

Zelma Faye Parsons, 96, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2019 in Richmond, Texas. Zelma was born on October 18, 1922 in Golan, Texas to Holton and Nola Jones. She married Lawrence Parsons on August 1, 1944. She was active in her community, Vietnamese Bible, Inc. and her church. Lawrence and Zelma were residents of Odessa from...

Jul 20, 2019

Glenda Ruth Downs, 85, passed away Saturday July 20, 2019 in Abilene, Texas. A private service was held for the family. Ruth was born September 12, 1933 to Lewis and Lena Finney in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. She met Charles J. Downs when they were in the third grade not realizing he would become the love of her life. The couple...

Jul 16, 2019

Jason Hood of Abilene, Texas passed away on Jul 16, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 13, 2019

MAJ Melvin “Mel” Hill, USAF, Retired, 59, of San Angelo, TX, beloved husband, cherished brother, father, and son, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, in San Antonio. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 1:00 PM at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane, Abilene, TX 79602. Mel was born on July 11,...

Jul 13, 2019

Clara M. McCrory, 77, formerly of Tye, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Ballinger. A visitation will be held Monday, July 15, 2019, from 6 to 8 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 10 AM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Clara...

Jul 12, 2019

Margie “Janell” Jefferies Cockerell (85), lovingly known as “Denny” by her family and close friends, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on July 11, 2019. Janell was born the daughter of Alvin Hollis Jefferies and Thelma Inell Neas Jefferies on August 25, 1933, in Roby, Texas. She grew up on a farm near Lake Fort Phantom, where...

Jul 8, 2019

Bob G. Keith, 81, of Snyder, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Sweetwater Healthcare Center.

A visitation will be held Thursday, July 11, from 5 to 7 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US HWY 277 S. Abilene, TX., 79606. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 12, at 11 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home...

Jul 7, 2019

Donald Francis Bondick, 85, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Abilene. A viewing will be held Wednesday, July 10 at 6 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home followed by a prayer service at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 2 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will...

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...