Ernest Miller
Jun 2, 2023
Ernest William Miller, age 81, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. Born on September 2, 1941, Ernest lived a fulfilling life surrounded by love and cherished memories. He was married to Jacquie Bradshaw for an incredible 62 years, creating a bond that was a true testament to their enduring love. Ernest dedicated his entire career...
Tammy Crane
May 25, 2023
Tammy Lynn Crane, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. She was 59 years old. A graveside service to honor her life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Elmwood Memorial Park, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South. Born on December 20, 1963, in...
Kathryn Cawley
May 24, 2023
Kathryn Blanche Cawley, 96, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 15, 2023, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Kathryn was born on September 12, 1926, to Margaret and George Childress. She grew up in Post,...
Chester Henderson
May 22, 2023
Chester J. Henderson, age 101, of Kerrville TX, passed from this life into God's presence on Monday, May 22, 2023. The family will have a private service and burial. Chet was born April 27, 1922 to Chester Leon and Vera Ann Henderson (Jones), delivered by a doctor who rode a horse to the family home in Eastland County TX....
Rachel Arellano
May 21, 2023
Rachel Marquez Arellano, 79, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 25, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Abilene City...
Bobby Owen
May 19, 2023
Bobby Owen, 89, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Friday, May 26, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will begin after the visitation at 1:00 PM, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park....
Mary Sharp
May 18, 2023
Mary Beth Waldrip Sharp was born on November 18, 1934 in Knox City, Texas and was called home by her heavenly Father on May 18, 2023 in Grapevine, Texas. A service celebrating her life will be held at St. James United Methodist Church in Abilene on Friday, June 9th at 10:00. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 8th from...
Donald Martin
May 18, 2023
Donald (Don) Lynn Martin, passed from his earthly home to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, May 18, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Don was born March 26, 1947, to James Martin and Molly Francis (Beasley) Martin in Abilene, TX. He attended school in Abilene and graduated from Abilene Cooper High School in 1965. After graduating from...
Charleen Thompson
May 17, 2023
Charleen LaRae Thompson, 90, passed away, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Monday, May 22, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will follow the visitation beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in Elmwood Memorial Park. Charleen was born January 30,...
Nelda Lewis
May 17, 2023
Nelda Lewis, 82, beloved Wife, Mom, Mother-in-law, Gran, Sister and Daughter, was called home to be reunited with many loved ones on May 17, 2023 surrounded by family. She entered this world on October 17, 1940 in Haskell, TX, born to Mary Cavitt. She is survived by her husband Ken Lewis; daughter Tonya Kendrick; grandsons Larry and Kenneth Kendrick; son...
Esmeralda Hernandez
May 15, 2023
Esmeralda (Lala) Perez Hernandez was born on November 16, 1935, in Alice, TX to Encarnacion and Margarita Perez. She attended school in Alice ISD. Her parents and young siblings (Cosme, Viola, Lala, Santos, Tina, Lupe, Alicia, Encarnacion Jr. and Rosa) all worked in the cotton fields of north Texas,(Lamesa, Stamford and Anson, TX). The older children helped their parents and...
Sonja Ratzlaff
May 14, 2023
Sonja Josephine Ratzlaff passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 at the age of 84 with family by her side. Born in Abilene, TX on November 7, 1938 to James and Mabel (Billie) Shelton, Sonja was the youngest of two children. Her older brother James Wyatt Shelton passed away in 1950 at the young age of 16. Sonja was raised...
Carolyn Hines
May 13, 2023
Obituary Tribute You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Carolyn Hines was born on December 31, 1950 in Abilene, TX and...
Felix Quevedo Jr.
May 6, 2023
Felix Quevedo Jr., age 57, passed away on May 6, 2023. The visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 11, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral mass will 12:00 PM, Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church, 826 Cottonwood Street. Interment will follow in the Abilene Municipal...
John Downs
May 6, 2023
John F. Downs, 87, of Abilene, Texas passed away on May 6, 2023. John was born on August 26, 1935, in Abilene, Texas to John and Kathryn Downs. On June 29, 1963, John married Chrystene Carpenter. John had graduated from Hardin Simmons University and Chrystene from McMurry University. John lived and worked in the insurance field for 39 years in...
Dorothy Watson
May 5, 2023
Dorothy May Watson, a beloved wife, mother, memaw, and friend, passed away on May 5th, 2023, at the age of 79. Visitation will be 5:00 PM -7:00 PM Monday, May 8, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow...
Jo Ruth King
May 1, 2023
Jo Ruth King December 5, 1921 - May 1, 2023 Jo Ruth King, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, an artist and homemaker, died May 1, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, where during the last two years she had resided in an assisted living home. Mrs. King, formerly active in the Methodist church and the community, raised three sons with her husband,...
Sandra Greene
Apr 29, 2023
Sandra Denise Greene was born in Abilene, Texas on May 30, 1964 to the proud parents of Floyd and Annie Lois Green. She passed from her earthly life on April 29, 2023 at Hendricks North Medical Center surrounded by family members. Sandra graduated from Cooper High School, Class of 1983. In high school, Sandra competed in Track and Field events....
Marcela Serrano
Apr 28, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marcela Serrano, who went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2023, at the young age of 33. A visitation will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be 11:00...
Parker Daniel
Apr 25, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Parker Wayne Daniel, who left this world far too soon at the young age of 20. Parker was born on November 21, 2002 in Odessa, Texas and passed away on April 25, 2023, going to be with his Heavenly Father. A memorial service will be 2:00 PM on...
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