Obituaries

Helen Butler

Jun 10, 2025

Helen "Deanna" Harris Butler, born February 4th, 1939 in New Liberty, IL.

Visitation will be Monday June 16, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Graveside services will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM on Monday June 16, 2025 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

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Karén Pierce

Jun 10, 2025

On June 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas at the age of 89, Karén Mae (Tidwell) Pierce was called home to be with the Lord in heaven.

Karén was born in Haskell, Texas on May 22, 1936, to Lloyd Taylor “Skinny” Tidwell and Charlene (Allen) Tidwell. She spent her early years in Haskell and Baytown, Texas and later moved to Abilene. Karén...

Angelo "Tony" Nigro

Jun 6, 2025

Angelo Vincent “Tony” Nigro, 82, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 5:00 PM -7:00 PM, Monday, June 9, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Midway Cemetery in Hodges,...

Benny Wofford

Jun 3, 2025

Benny Eugene Wofford, 66, of Noodle, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2025. A man as real as the land he loved, Benny lived life on his own terms—leaving behind a trail of memories built on hard work, loud laughter, and deep devotion to friends and family. He had a heart big enough to turn every stranger into a friend...

Manuela Diaz

Jun 1, 2025

Nelly was a beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and so much more. After a courageous battle with breast cancer for a third time, Nelly left us peacefully on June 01, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Manuela “Nelly” Diaz, 75, was born November 25, 1949 in Haskell, Texas to Ramon and Felisitas “Licha” Sosa. She is survived by...

Peter Kenny

May 30, 2025

Peter William Kenny went to his eternal home on May 30, 2025, at 5:03 a.m. in Dallas, Texas. His passing followed a joyful weekend surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be Monday June 2, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, the rosary will be 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene,TX....

Jesus Martinez

May 29, 2025

Jesus L. Martinez, 91, of Little Elm, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on May 29, 2025.  Visitation will start at 6:00 PM and the Rosary will be at 6:30-8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Elmwood Funeral Home at 5750 US-27, Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St....

Anthony "Tony" Woolf

May 28, 2025

Anthony "Tony" O. Woolf, 79, passed away May 28, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will begin immediately after visitation at 2:00 PM.

Tony was born on July 12, 1945, in Hamlin, Texas, to William Henry and Beulah...

Jimmie Graham

May 27, 2025

On May 27, 2025, Jimmie Rose Graham, lovingly known as “Noni” by her grandchildren, peacefully gained her angel wings at her home in Buffalo Gap, Texas, just two days after celebrating her 75th birthday surrounded by family and love. A visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, May 30, 2025 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South....

Cynthia Wright

May 23, 2025

Cynthia Louise Wright, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.

Born on November 2, 1941, in Balboa District, Panama Canal Zone to Fred Van Siclen and Lillian Hambleton, Cynthia spent her early years abroad before moving to Long Island, New York, at the age of 12....

Harris Napier

May 22, 2025

Harris Goldman Napier passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 22, 2025. Services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Elmwood Funeral Home in Abilene, Tx. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM.

Harris was born May 4, 1931, in Brady, Texas. His parents, Floyd and Allene, lived in Menard, Tx, where Harris...

Mary Campbell

May 22, 2025

Becky Windham

May 21, 2025

Becky Windham, 71, passed away in Abilene, Texas on May 21, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 27,2025 from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will be Wednesday, May 28,2025 at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

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Edward Przybysz

May 20, 2025

Edward Przybysz, 79, passed away on May 20, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 27,2025, followed by a brunch immediately after the service. A memorial and burial will take place at Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park at 12:30 PM.

Edward was born on November 26, 1945,...

Judith Davis

May 16, 2025

Judith "Judy" Anne Rice Davis, 87, of Abilene passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. also at Elmwood officiated by Jerry Stewart with burial to follow...

Megan Jiminez

May 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Megan Leigh Ann Jiminez of Abilene, Texas, has gained her angel wings. Though she is no longer with us, she now watches over us as our guardian angel. Megan left this world far too soon on May 10, 2025 at 33 years old. Her vibrant presence, loving spirit, and unforgettable personality touched...

James Cox

May 8, 2025

James Cox, a beloved pillar of the Abilene community, was born on March 6, 1970, and passed unexpectedly on March 8, 2005, at the age of 55.

His life was a testament to compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication to those around him. As the esteemed Grand Master of Abilene, James profoundly impacted the lives of countless individuals, providing guidance, support, and...

Charles Eoff

May 7, 2025

Sulphur Springs

Funeral service for Charles Alvin Eoff, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday, May...

Estella Silva

May 7, 2025

Estella Trevino Silva, an amazing, beautiful, caring soul was taken home to Heaven on May 7, 2025. She was born on December 11, 1939 to Juan Casanova Trevino and Fermina Coronado Trevino in Floresville, Texas. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and loved unconditionally. She was the heart of the family that brought everyone together. She shined...

Margaret Atkins

May 6, 2025

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Elizabeth Pate Atkins. Margaret was a lifelong devoted Christian and member of the Church of Christ. Besides being a dutiful and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Margaret was loved by everyone who knew her. Margaret passed away peacefully at age 92, on May...