Obituaries

Mike Yates

Mike Yates

Feb 9, 2017

A wonderful partner, son, brother, and friend, Hardy Mike "Mikky" Yates was called home on Thursday, February 9th by our heavenly father. A kind, humorous, and God fearing man, he was respected and loved by all whose lives he touched. Visitation for friends and family will be 6 P.M to 8 P.M on Friday, February 10, 2017. Funeral service...

Steve Casarez

Steve Casarez

Feb 8, 2017

Steve Casarez Jr., 39, of Abilene, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He was born May 31, 1977 to Steve Sr. and Elsa Casarez of Abilene, Texas. He attended Eula High School where he was a runner, artist, and to many, a friend. He enjoyed hanging out downtown sipping on coffee and rollerblading...

"Boots" Jarrett

"Boots" Jarrett

Feb 6, 2017

"Boots" Jarrett, 90, passed away peacefully from this life Monday, February 6, 2017 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was born in Austin on February 9, 1926 to Robert Young and Thelma Beulah Bassford. Visitation with friends and family will be at 10 a.m, Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US Highway 277 S. Graveside funeral service...

Annie Murrell

Annie Murrell

Feb 4, 2017

Annie Lea Murrell, 98, of Abilene died Saturday, February 4, 2017 in Bedford, Texas. Funeral service will be at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, with Dr. Phil Christopher of First Baptist Church of Abilene officiating. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial park. Annie Lea was born...

Hubert Owens

Hubert Owens

Jan 30, 2017

Hubert Boyd Owens, 86, passed peacefully from this life Monday morning at his home in Abilene surrounded by his two daughters who lovingly supported him. He was born in Abilene in May of 1930 to John Soloman Owens and Nola Elizabeth Dobbs Owens. His twin brother Herbert Lloyd Owens proceeded him in death in November of 2016. Visitation with...

Major Usaf

Major Usaf

Jan 29, 2017

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Davis, 81, passed away on January 29, 2017 at Brookdale Parmer Lane in Austin, TX. Ron was born the son of Jot and Irene (Goddard) Davis on July 5, 1935 in Chelsea Oklahoma. He married Oneta Kaylene "Kay" Davis on May 26, 1955, in Duncan, Oklahoma. He moved to Abilene in 1963 with his family and...

Jackie Threadgill

Jackie Threadgill

Jan 27, 2017

Jackie Dwight Threadgill, 84, of Abilene, Texas passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2017 located at Coleman Cemetery, 1600 E 9th St, Coleman, TX officiated by Brother Ronnie Watson of Lytle South Baptist Church. Jackie was born on March 17, 1932 in Coleman;...

Aura Hernandez

Aura Hernandez

Jan 26, 2017

Aura M. Aréas de Hernández, 92, of Abilene, TX passed away on January 26, 2017 at Abilene Regional Hospital in Abilene, TX. Born November 4, 1924 in León, Nicaragua, she is preceded in death by her parents, Timoteo Areas and Sofia Rueda of León, Nicaragua, and her daughter, Aura Maria Felker of Torrance, CA. Aura was a very loving,...

Oscar Schkade

Oscar Schkade

Jan 24, 2017

LONG TIME AREA OIL MAN: Oscar Lewis Schkade, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 24, 2017 at the age of 98 in Abilene, TX. An Abilene resident since 1952, Oscar was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a successful businessman. Born to Alvin J. and Louise (Sohns) Schkade on June 28,...

Robert Hassey

Robert Hassey

Jan 16, 2017

Robert Melvin Hassey, 84, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at his residence in Wisteria Place. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Elmwood Memorial Park's Field of Honor, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Robert was born on October 5th, 1932 in Tye, Texas to Jasper Leon and Ruth Cooper Hassey. He...

Debra Nash

Debra Nash

Jan 12, 2017

Debra Lynn Nash, 55, went to be with her Lord and Savior, January 12, 2017 at her home in Fort Worth, Texas. Celebration of life service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017, in the 1st Baptist Church of Buffalo Gap, Buffalo Gap, TX. Family and close friends will be having a celebration dinner at 6:00 p.m., Friday,...

Ray Davis

Ray Davis

Jan 10, 2017

Ray Davis, 78, passed away Monday, January 10th at home with his wife by his side. Visitation will be Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 S. Funeral service will be held in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the...

Doris Blair

Doris Blair

Jan 9, 2017

Doris Margaret Moll Blair, 82, passed away on January 9, 2017. Visitation will be Monday, January 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 S. Services will be held on Tuesday January 17 at 10:00 a.m. in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel with a burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park. She was born at...

Vivian Johnson

Vivian Johnson

Jan 8, 2017

Vivian Earline Rodgers Johnson, 93, of Abilene, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. A memorial service will be Friday, January 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech St, Abilene, TX 79601. Mrs. Johnson was born in Winters, Texas to James E Rodgers and Mary Ellen Dorsett. She graduated from Texas Tech in...

Frances Weese

Frances Weese

Jan 7, 2017

Frances Lucille (Brown) Weese passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home in the Chapel. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 S. Frances was born...

Nita Barker

Nita Barker

Jan 5, 2017

Nita F. Barker, 92, passed away January 5, 2017 in Abilene. Graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday January 10th at 2:00 PM in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, with Rev. Mark Etheridge officiating. Nita was Born on October 22, 1924 in Eastland Texas, she graduated from Olden High School, Ranger Jr. College and Harris School of...

Manuel Biera Jr.

Manuel Biera Jr.

Dec 31, 2016

Manuel C. Biera Jr, 53, passed Saturday, December 31, 2016 alongside his family members, after a brave battle with cancer. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Rosary will be at 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in the...

Delores Hagens

Delores Hagens

Dec 24, 2016

Delores W. Hagens, 93, formerly of Abilene, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 24, in The Woodlands. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 30 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410...

Marvin Lorenz

Marvin Lorenz

Dec 23, 2016

Marvin G. Lorenz, 94, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 in a local hospital. A funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 29th in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 0 Hwy 77 South. Marvin was born December 29, 1921 in Burkburnett, Texas to Sidney and Rosa Lorenz. He married Ruby Dillard on April 6, 1942 in...

Pamela Bruce

Pamela Bruce

Dec 21, 2016

Pamela Gail Nelson Bruce, 50, unexpectedly passed away December 21, 2016. A gathering will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27 with a memorial service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 S., Abilene, Texas. Pamie was born in Oklahoma City, OK to parents Glenn and Cynthia Nelson on November 22, 1966....