Carolyn Northcutt
Oct 18, 2025
Carolyn Ann Northcutt, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on September 26, 1942,
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Rex Bland
Oct 17, 2025
Rex Bland, a cherished member of the Abilene community, passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on June 4, 1949, in Abilene, Texas, Rex devoted his life to his family and friends, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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Minerva Lerma
Oct 14, 2025
Minerva Lerma of Abilene passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025 at the age of 81. A visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, on Friday, October 17, 2025 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood...
Julia Ortiz
Oct 13, 2025
Julia R. Ortiz, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family members.
Born in Edcouch, Texas, June 26, 1934, she was born to Petra and Petronilo Rodela.
Julia was a homemaker and dedicated herself to her children and grandchildren. She was known for her wonderful cooking, and she was delighted...
Steven Roberts
Oct 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Anthony Roberts, who left this world peacefully on October 13, 2025, at the age of 70. Steven was born on May 26, 1955, in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, to Henry and Lois Roberts. He lived a life rich in experiences, love, and adventure.Steven's journey took him...
Maria Teresa Seckler
Oct 12, 2025
"In Loving Memory of Teresa Seckler
Born in Ponferrada, Spain, Teresa's life was guided by faith from the very beginning. Her journey carried her through Portugal and Canada before she found her true home in Abilene, Texas.
A devoted daughter to her beloved mother, Teresa carried that same love and care into every part of her life. For nearly sixty...
Raymond "Ray" Larry Shaw
Oct 10, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Larry Shaw; Beloved Husband, Father, Grampy, and Lifelong Longhorn
Raymond "Ray" Shaw, known to friends and colleagues simply as Shaw, and to his grandkids and great-grandkids as the beloved Grampy, has passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. He was 87 years old, and so full of stories, laughter, and the kind of wisdom you only get after...
Rodney Melvin Brooks
Oct 9, 2025
Rodney Melvin Brooks was born April 23, 1967, in Abilene, Texas. While residing with his beloved grandmother Zilpher Sims, he attended Abilene public schools. At a young age, Rodney developed a passion for music. As time went on, he learned to play the guitar and write his own music. He also had a passion for playwriting and filmography. He wrote...
Kay Musemeche
Oct 8, 2025
Kay Musemeche, 69, of Stamford, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. She was born on July 28, 1956, in Abilene, Texas, to Laverne and Charles Horn.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Laverne and Charles Horn; her brother, Charles Russell "Rusty" Horn and his wife Betsy; and her brother-in-law, Sam Peak.
She is survived by her devoted husband,...
Orneita Burton
Oct 5, 2025
Orneita Burton was born April 6, 1957, in Blytheville, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late Rennie and Everlena Gray. Orneita was a faithful Christian, serving humbly in the church and community until her passing.
As a professor of Operations Management, Information Systems (ERP, E-Commerce, Business Intelligence/Data Analysis), and Microeconomics at Abilene Christian University (ACU), she worked diligently even...
Otis Andre Guthrie
Sep 30, 2025
Otis Andre Guthrie passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.
Andre was born in Seattle, Washington, on June 30, 1964, to his father, Otis Guthrie, and his mother, Roberta Guthrie. He attended...
Judy Ingram
Sep 30, 2025
Judy Janet Ingram passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to her parents, George and Veary Clair.
A memorial service celebrating Judy's life will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.
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Koti Lynn Goolsby-White
Sep 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Koti Lynn Goolsby aka Koti Lynn White, who left this world on September 29, 2025, at the young age of 21. Born on July 21, 2004, in Abilene, Texas, Koti was a beloved soulmate, daughter, sister, great-granddaughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who...
Susan Lenville
Sep 19, 2025
Susan M. (Panaia) Lenville, age 80 of Springfield, Massachusetts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center with her husband of 60 years, her daughter, and her grandchildren by her side.
Born in Springfield, MA to the late Ellery and Mary Jeanette (Perkins) Panaia, Susan enjoyed weekends at...
Scott Hassel
Sep 19, 2025
Scott Hassel never met a stranger, and he never passed up the chance to share a laugh, a story, or an encouraging word. On September 19, 2025, Scott finished his race here on earth and is now swapping stories and cheering for his family and "the Longhorns" from above.
Born in Peru, Indiana to Auslin and Gene Hassel on August...
Holly "Elmwood Grief Therapy Dog"
Sep 19, 2025
Holly the Goldendoodle crossed the rainbow bridge on September 19, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, after a long, hard-fought dog-fight with her nemesis, cancer.
Born in Grand Prairie on December 23, 2016, Holly quickly realized her purpose in life: to love people through their hardest days. As a certified grief therapy dog, she proudly served families at Elmwood Funeral Home, dedicating her...
Janith Ake
Sep 18, 2025
Janith Carol Ake, 82, passed away on Thursday September 18, 2025 in Abilene, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, care giving, and love. Born in Frederick, Oklahoma to Olen and Clodell Stone on November 15, 1942. Janith's journey through life took her to Texas and California.
Visitation will be Tuesday September 23, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM...
Daniel Vance
Sep 14, 2025
Daniel A. Vance (Dan) of Abilene died Sunday morning, September 14, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on Christmas Day, 1944 in Borger, Texas, Dan was 80 years old. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
Dan enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 and was a very proud veteran. He was consistently chosen to...
Frank Thacker
Sep 14, 2025
Frank Thacker, 93, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. A time of visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South in Abilene. A celebration of Frank’s life will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in...
Michael McGrew
Sep 13, 2025
Michael Jeffery McGrew
Abilene – Michael Jeffery McGrew, 70 passed from this life on September 13, 2025. Please Join us for time of remembrance and celebration. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 23,2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM, and the Funeral service will take place Wednesday 24, 2025 at 10:00 am at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel.
Michael was born to B. L. McGrew...
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