Obituaries

Martin Loza

Nov 30, 2018

Martin D. Loza , 62, went to be with his Lord and savior on Friday November 30th 2018. Martin was born in Abilene, Texas to parents Carmen (CJ) & Hilaria (Lala) Loza. He attended school in Abilene, Texas and was a 1975 graduate of Abilene High school. He married Kay Loza on August 3, 2001. Martin worked for several...

Sandra Thompson

Nov 20, 2018

Sissy was born September 2, 1938, in Cisco, Texas to Sam Davis Fields and Elizabeth Fern Warren Fields, she lived in Cisco until she was 4 ½ years old. They moved to Pecos, Tx, where her father obtained a job at the Pecos newspaper and helped start a Baptist church, which Sissy was very proud of. Sissy's family moved...

Betty Scott

Nov 20, 2018

Betty Tyler Scott went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Betty told her caregiver recently that she had talked to the Lord. As difficult as her leaving us was, we were overjoyed and comforted that she had that conversation with Him, and they finalized plans for her journey to her new home. Betty was born on...

Ezell Simmons

Nov 19, 2018

Ezell Simmons, 76, of Abilene passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 in Abilene. Ezell was born on April 12, 1942 in Crockett, Texas to the late Cleveland Simmons and Lola Mae Martin Simmons. Ezell Simmons resided in Austin, Texas, until recently re-locating back to Abilene to be closer to family. He was previously married to Helen Simmons of Abilene,...

Jerry Ford Jr.

Nov 17, 2018

Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. age 42, left our physical world November 17, 2018. Born in Abilene, Texas January 14, 1976 he is Survived by his Parents, Jerry and Shirley Ford; his wife, Kristine Ford; his 4 children, Kaitlin Ford, Coby Ford, Ty Poss and Rhys Ford. Also five siblings, Tammy Jones, Ashley Gutierrez, Melissa Riley, Justin Ford and Connie...

Isabel Tijerina

Nov 16, 2018

Isabel Calvillo Tijerina passed away Friday morning, November 16, 2018 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday, November 19, 2018 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in the Elmwood Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park. Isabel...

Rosie Cahill

Nov 12, 2018

Rosie Cahill, 61, of Abilene passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 19, 2018 at 2 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 to 2 PM. Rosie was born on May 22, 1957...

Jana Mcmullen

Nov 12, 2018

Jana "Gimi" McMullen, age 54, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus Monday morning, November 12, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hamby Cemetery, Hamby, TX. Visitation will be held on Sunday November 18, 2018 from 4:00pm-5:00...

Farrin Cunningham

Nov 12, 2018

Farrin D. Cunningham passed away Monday. Visitation will be 6:00PM - 8:00PM Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, November 15, 2018 at First Church of the Nazarene, 2849 Beltway South, Abilene Texas. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park. Farrin was born May...

Valentin Salazar Sr.

Nov 10, 2018

Valentin G Salazar Sr., 80, of Abilene, Texas passed away November 10, 2018. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday November 16, 2018 at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday November 17, 2018 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel with Matthew M. Lubin Sr., officiating. Burial will follow...

Hazel Majors

Nov 8, 2018

Hazel Lois Majors, 93, of Abilene passed away Thursday, November 08, 2018 in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10 AM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Elmwood memorial Park. Hazel was born on August 16, 1925 in Clinton, Alabama to the late Arthur Mims and Lila Brown Mims....

Joann Olisky

Nov 6, 2018

JoAnn Olisky, 75, of Abilene passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Abilene. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 16, 2018 at 2 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park JoAnn was born on August 2, 1943 to the late Wesley Corwin and Betty Iris Byers in Gulf Port Mississippi....

Ronnie Anderson

Nov 6, 2018

Ronnie Lee Anderson, 75, of Caddo, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 12, 2018 at 12:30 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, November 11 from 6 to 8 PM at...

Maria Quintanilla

Nov 6, 2018

Maria Quintanilla passed away on Tuesday. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park. Maria was born September...

Ewell Wilburn, Jr.

Nov 3, 2018

Ewell Wilburn, Jr., 93, passed into the Lord's arms on November 3, 2018. Born to Ewell Wilburn, Sr. and Maude Moore Wilburn on May 21, 1925, he spent his life in Texas. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will be dearly missed. Ewell was married to Wanda Long for 30 years. He was an active member of...

Masen Clark

Oct 30, 2018

Masen James Clark was born an angel on October 30, 2018. Masen is survived by his Mother and Father, Jase and Samantha Clark; sisters, Avery and Aly Clark; grandparents, Jay and Sheila Clark, Linda and Sam Birdwell; numerous aunts, uncles and family.

Service Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel 5750 HWY 277 South Abilene, TX  79606 Monday, November 5,...

Melanie Atkins

Oct 30, 2018

Melanie "Mel" Atkins, 74, of Abilene passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Abilene. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1 PM at the Zion Lutheran Church, 2801 Antilley Rd, Abilene, TX 79606. Mel was born on May 9, 1944 in Athens Ohio and was one of four children of the late Earnest...

Prince Ryan Jr.

Oct 28, 2018

Prince "Pat" Ryan Jr., 86, of Abilene passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Abilene. Pat was born on March 24, 1932 in Winona, Kansas to the late Prince A. Ryan Sr. and Marie Huling Ryan. He was retired from the Air Force, Sysco Foods, and Action Career Training. Pat enjoyed many activities including hunting in Alaska, wood working...

Julia Jimenez

Oct 24, 2018

Julia S. Jimenez went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at University Church of Christ, 733 E. North 16th, Abilene. Interment...

Karen Wilkerson

Oct 23, 2018

Karen Denise Wilkerson was born in Dallas, Texas, March 17, 1971 and departed October 23, 2018 at 12:20 am. She grew and developed into an extraordinary and exceptional woman of faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and cousin and became a friend to all. Karen earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas A&M University,...