Obituaries

Mar 19, 2023

Amanda Thompson of Abilene, Texas passed away on Mar 19, 2023.

Mar 18, 2023

Bobbie Deanna Wilkerson Owens, of Clyde Texas, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation for the family and friends will be held Monday, March 20, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Highway 277 South, in Abilene, Texas from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on...

Mar 18, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Markley of Seattle, Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Mary was born March 11, 1936 in Seattle, Washington to Perry and Germaine Sacksteder. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and often played these roles for many others in need that crossed her path. She first married Bruce...

Mar 16, 2023

Kenneth Ray Roberts, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his home with his devoted wife, two sisters-in-law and his niece by his side. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy. 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2023...

Mar 13, 2023

This March 13, 2023, Mary Borrego, passed away from natural causes at the age of 47.

The sun rose and the world welcomed Mary on July 26, 1975, a day the world became a little brighter. Mary lived a full and warm life filled with love, faith, hope, joy, happiness, and kindness. She will be fondly remembered,...

Mar 11, 2023

Richard K. Spiegel was born in Waterloo, Iowa on July 14, 1940 to Dolores and Richard K. Spiegel, Sr. He was reunited with them on March 11, 2023 at the age of 82. He was also reunited with the love of his life, Dorothy Bland Spiegel to whom he was married for 46 years, and his beloved brother, Larry...

Mar 10, 2023

Vickie Lynn Swinney, 66, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 in Abilene. A visitation will be 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Friday, March 24, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 hwy 277 South. A graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, March 24, 2023 in the Elmwood Memorial Park.

Vickie was born March 4, 1957 in Abilene,...

Mar 8, 2023

Carmen G. Long, 73 passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. A prayer service will be held 6 PM - 8 PM on Tuesday March 14, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South, Abilene, Texas 79606. Funeral Services will be at 2 PM on Wednesday March 15, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel,...

Mar 7, 2023

Dinzel Ray Earnest, 88, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Abilene, TX. Visitation will be from 3 PM to 5 PM, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, March 13, 2023, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Texas State...

Mar 7, 2023

R.T. Spicer, 92, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, March 10, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Elmwood Memorial Park.

Mar 6, 2023

Jonelle Williams, 94, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 11, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Jonelle was born May 5, 1928 in Bradshaw, Texas to James and Callie Stovall.  She was married to Michael Williams for 47...

Feb 27, 2023

Kenneth Daniel Kirk passed away on February 27, 2023, at Hendrix Hospice Facility in Abilene, Texas. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 6, 2023, 2:00pm, at the Kirk Private Cemetery in Truby, TX. Elmwood Funeral Home will be providing burial services and Brother Jeffrey Fenwick of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will be conducting the graveside eulogy. Kenneth was...

Feb 27, 2023

Ron Willis, 79, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be held 12:00-2:00 PM, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South, in Abilene, Tx. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 PM, Hawley Cemetery, 12419 US Hwy 277, in Hawley, Tx. Ronald Edward was born on...

Feb 25, 2023

Saint Michael Veloz, passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on February 25, 2023. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Tx. Internment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

God of love and life, you gave Saint to us as...

Feb 25, 2023

Danny West Monnig passed away on February 25, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday , March 1, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home’s family center, 5750 Hwy 277 south. A graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 West Lake Road, Abilene,...

Feb 23, 2023

Koeun Norm Dam, 89 passed away February 23, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be Friday, March 3, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 4, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow in Elmwood...

Feb 22, 2023

Berta Nell Tarrant, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in her home in Justin, Texas.

Berta was born October 11, 1947 in Slaton, Texas to Chester and Betty (Hagler) Campbell. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1966; her adult life was full of laughter, family, and unconditional love.

Berta was...

Feb 21, 2023

Our sweet mother Betty L. Alvarez received her glorious wings on Tuesday 21, 2023 at the age of 86, after a 3 year battle with Dementia surrounded my her family. Betty was born in San Angelo TX to Ralph and Rosalee Bermea. She attended school in San Angelo. Betty was a real tomboy when she was young.Climbing trees was...

Feb 17, 2023

Annie Ruth Denman was born December 26, 1937, to Davidson and Bessie McGinnis in Alexandra, Louisiana. Funeral Service will be Monday February 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at Holiday Hills Baptist Church 5309 Capital Ave, Abilene, Texas. Visitation at 10:00 am at Holiday Hills prior to the funeral service. Burial at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene 7457 West...

Feb 16, 2023

Sumiko Wells passed away February 16, 2023. A memorial service will be held March 25, 2023, at 10 am in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Tx. Interment will be in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene at a later date. Sumiko was born February 2, 1929, to Takesuki Muromoto and Yuki Ami. She...