Obituaries

Susan Hopkins

Susan Hopkins

Sep 1, 2025

Our beloved mother, Susan (Suzi) Gail Hopkins, passed away peacefully on Sept 1,2025 at the age of 80. She was a force of nature, a source of endless laughter and the heart of our family.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Memorial Service...

Donna Field

Donna Field

Aug 30, 2025

Donna Jean Howard Field, 71, entered eternal rest in the arms of Jesus and her beloved son, Bryan, on August 30, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Though words cannot fully express the extent of our sorrow, we feel profound joy at the thought of her experiencing peace and comfort in her eternal glory.

Donna was born on September 10, 1953, in Plainview,...

Rosie Marie Bloom

Rosie Marie Bloom

Aug 23, 2025

Rosie Marie Bloom was born January 16, 1958, in Abilene, Texas to the parentage of Ernest Walker and Harvey Lee Walker. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 23, 2025, at Baylor Scott and White Heart hospital (Plano) with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am at Elmwood...

Hudson Disiere

Hudson Disiere

Aug 23, 2025

Hudson Lewis Disiere, 18, joined the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 23, 2025, following a one-person vehicle accident. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Pioneer Baptist Church, 701...

Mary Travis

Mary Travis

Aug 22, 2025

Mary Burem Slayton Travis, 86, of Abilene, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22,2025. A Celebration of Life honoring Mary will be announced at a later date.

Mary was born on December 9, 1938, in Alabama, to J.J. and Ruth Slayton, and was raised in Lake Jackson, Texas. She graduated from Brazosport High School in 1957, an in 1963 earned...

Betty Jean Renfro Rooney

Betty Jean Renfro Rooney

Aug 22, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Betty Jean Rooney on August 22, 2025.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Texas State Veteran Cemetery at Abilene, 7457 W. Lake Road, Abilene, Texas.

Born on September 29,1959, in Littlefield, Texas, to Edward A. Renfro and Dorothy A. Sanders Renfro, Betty...

Harold Green

Harold Green

Aug 22, 2025

Harold Bryant Green, 93, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.

Harold was born on September 2, 1931, in Ranger, Texas to his father, Dr. Ernest R. Green Sr. and his mother, Berta L. Green. He married his loving wife Glenna on January 29, 1952 in Ranger, Texas they enjoyed 73 years of marriage together.

Throughout his...

Reyes “Jake” Flores

Reyes “Jake” Flores

Aug 21, 2025

Reyes “Jake” Garza Flores

With grieving hearts, we announce the passing of Reyes “Jake” Garza Flores, who passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 57 surrounded by his family. Jake was a beloved son, sibling,uncle, and friend.

Jake was born on December 17, 1967, in Abilene, TX. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1987 and played baseball and...

Eldon Miller

Eldon Miller

Aug 21, 2025

Eldon Robert Miller passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Lubbock,TX.

Funeral services will be Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

He was born on December 11, 1947, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to his parents, Robert...

Sharon Hopper

Sharon Hopper

Aug 20, 2025

Sharon Sue Hopper, 80, of Abilene, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 20, 2025.

Born November 6, 1944, in Dallas, TX to Milton and Mary Myers, Sharon was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose faith guided every part of her life. A lifelong and faithful Lutheran, she lived her beliefs with grace, kindness, and...

David Aikin

David Aikin

Aug 18, 2025

David Robert Aikin, 71, entered eternal rest on Monday August 18, 2025.

He was born on October 25, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan to Robert Leon Aikin and Ellen Rebecca Waldie Aikin.

David was a kind-hearted, beloved teacher, colleague, and friend. He left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all that had the privilege of knowing him.

David is survived by...

William Leach

William Leach

Aug 17, 2025

William (Bill) Leach, a cherished husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, in Abilene, TX, at the age of 76 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be on...

Carmelita Flores

Carmelita Flores

Aug 15, 2025

Maria Del Carmen “Carmelita” Flores, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, entered into eternal rest on August 15, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 84.

Carmelita was born on July 28, 1941, in Harlingen, Texas, to Aurelio and Paula Palomarez. She grew up in Harlingen, where she graduated high school in 1960. In 1963,...

Sandra Solis

Sandra Solis

Aug 13, 2025

Sandra Elisa Solis lived her 59 years with strength, love, and a sense of humor that made her family smile even on difficult days. Born and raised in Abilene Texas, Sandra's roots were planted deep in her family and community.

She was a devoted daughter to Joe and Stella Galvan, and biological father Jimmy Solis, and a loving mother to...

Bertha Diaz "Lichita"

Bertha Diaz "Lichita"

Aug 12, 2025

Bertha Alicia Diaz “Lichita”, 72, passed away August 12, 2025 in Abilene, Texas. The visitation will be 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM with a Rosary Service beginning at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in the Elmwood...

Peggy Jones

Peggy Jones

Aug 9, 2025

Peggy was born to Clement and Helen (Kretschmer) Dudensing in Haskell County, Texas on September 4, 1957. She passed away on August 9, 2025.

Memorial services will take place at Elmwood Funeral Home on Hwy 277. Visitation on Friday, August 15 from 6-8 p.m.; Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 16 at 3 p.m.

Peggy grew up on their family...

Stanley Davidson

Stanley Davidson

Aug 8, 2025

Stanley Eugene Davidson, 77, entered the gates of Heaven on August 8, 2025, in Tupelo, Mississippi. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will follow immediately at 11:00 AM.

Stanley was born on January 31, 1948, in Abilene,...

Gregory Gomez

Gregory Gomez

Aug 5, 2025

Gregory Sixto Gomez

August 20, 1964 – August 5, 2025

Gregg, passed away on August 5, 2025, he was 60 years old. Gregg was born on August 20, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, and was raised in Abilene, Texas, where he graduated from Abilene Cooper High School.

Early on in his life, Gregg worked with his hands and heart. He built a career in...

David Williams

David Williams

Aug 4, 2025

David Paul Williams, 61, met Jesus on August 4, 2025, after a swift and tough battle in the ICU, surrounded by the ones he loved most: his family.

Dave entered this world on April 12, 1964, in Chester, CA, to Carol Sue Lewis. Carol met Willard "Van" Williams when Dave was a toddler, and Van quickly stepped into the father role...

Robert Lee Qualls

Robert Lee Qualls

Aug 4, 2025

Robert Lee Qualls, 89, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on August 4, 2025.

He was born on December 15, 1935, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to his parents John and Ruth Qualls.

He is survived by his son, Roddy Lee Qualls and wife Lorraine; grandchildren, Rustin Lee Qualls and wife Margo, Rylie Sebesta...