All Obituaries

Gerald Gordon “Gordy” Hallford, 72, of Buffalo Gap, Tx., passed away peacefully in his home on April 2, 2020 in Buffalo Gap, Tx. Gordy was born January 7, 1948 in Abilene Tx., to the late Gerald Moody Hallford and Billie LaWanda Anderson Hallford. Gordy was a hard-working man, was a skilled boiler maker and iron worker. He was also a well-respected man by his peers. Gordy loved to shoot pool and loved old westerns especially John Wayne. Gordy was loved and will be dearly be missed my...

Betty L. Miller, 87, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. A private family service was held under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home. Betty was born April 25,1932 in Stafford, Kansas to Alfred and Ruth Byer. Betty met a man by the name of Herbert Miller and the two were joined in marriage on September 12, 1952. Herbert was a Chief Master Sargent in the United States Airforce. Betty was a supportive military wife and the family was stationed at several bases until finally...

Traci Michele Lemons Abbe Noah February 14, 1973- March 23, 2020 Traci was born on February 14, 1973 in Morton, Texas to Al and Peggy Lemons. Traci grew up in White Deer, Texas and graduated from White deer High School in 1991. Upon graduation she moved to Abilene, Texas to attend McMurry University. She planted roots and made Abilene her permanent home. Traci began working at Abilene Regional Medical Center in 1998 where she remained until her death. Traci loved her children dearly. She...

Frank Henry Ledbetter Sr., 82, passed away in Brownwood, TX on Saturday, March 21, 2020. A private service will be held at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene. Frank was born on July 14, 1937 to parents John and Clara Ledbetter in Albany, TX. He spent his childhood in Albany where he attended school. He was a very hard working and always finding something to do. He worked for Fraley Butane as a truck driver for more than thirty years. He loved his family, enjoyed fishing with his boys, and...

On October 23, 1929, this world was blessed with Loren Boyd Henson. The world, and especially our family, lost a great man on March 21, 2020. Some people called him Boyd, some people called him Loren, and some people called him Papa. He lived a wonderful 90 years. He was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and his family moved to Odessa, Texas in 1934. The first two years there, they lived in a tent with a wooden floor. He was the oldest of four boys. He met Dora West in the Odessa High School band,...

Earl Thomas was born October 5, 1946 to the parents of Thurman and Annie Lee Thomas. The Lord called him home Thursday, March 19, 2020. Earl Thomas was a hardworking, fun-loving man that was known to everyone as Big Earl. He worked for the City of Abilene and is fondly remembered for driving his truck and saying hello to everyone on his route. He retired from the City of Abilene after 20 years. Earl found the love of his life in 1978 after being set up by their two closest friends, John...

Obituary Otis Wiley was born in Merkel, TX on October 31, 1938, to L.T. “Fireball” Wiley and Leona Andrew, where his grandfather, Enoch, was Pastor of The Mission Church. His Grandparents were the First Black Settlers in the History of Taylor County. Otis passed away quietly on March 14, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Otis attended school in Trent, TX where he ran track, and played Basketball and Baseball. As a teen, Otis learned the art of butchering, later taking a job at the...

Joe Dan Oden, 65, of Albany, Texas died on March 14, 2020 in Weatherford, Texas. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services are pending indefinitely. A memorial service and celebration of life party will be held at the soonest possible time, with an announcement of those services being run in this paper at that time. Joe Dan was born in Sweetwater, Texas on May 11th, 1954, the youngest and, arguably, the most spoiled of five children, to TJ and Winnie (Rose) Oden of Blackwell, Texas. He...

Lois Elaine Gowler, 85, of Abilene, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2020. Lois was a longtime resident of Abilene. She was a very hard worker and a great provider for her family. She worked as a loan officer and insurance agent for many years. Lois was one of the best people you could ever meet. She was our best friend and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She was born April 12, 1934. She is survived by her longtime companion Frank Leal of Abilene, TX, children...

Stanley G Key, 71, beloved father, loving husband and incredible friend was called to his eternal resting place on March 3, 2020. He entered this world on November 29, 1948 in Lovington, NM to Vernon Newton (Jack) and Jewell Key.  After graduating from Abilene High School in 1966, he attended Hardin Simmons University, graduating in 1969. He attended Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. He married his high school sweetheart Margaret June Key on January 20, 1968. He worked 23 years in...