Obituaries

Feb 14, 2023

Eddie Willborn lost his battle with cancer on February 14,2023 at the age of 76. Funeral Services will be February 20, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00pm. Visitation will be from 1:00pm until the time of the service. Eddie's secret to life was to never give up. He was cherished by many for the different roles he...

Feb 14, 2023

Abilene lost a native son this week. H.P. Hawkins called Abilene home since 1937.  Although work and family occasionally took him away, his love for the “Key City” always drew him back.

H.P. was born to Harl and Clara Hawkins.  Harl and Clara raised H.P. and his sister Doris in a small house on Grand Street.  H.P....

Feb 14, 2023

Phyllis Phipps of Abilene, Texas passed away on Feb 14, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 8, 2023

Henry Joseph "Foots" Kearny age 73 passed away on February 8, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. There will be a Celebration of Henry's Life from 2:00-4:00 PM, on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South in Abilene, Texas. Henry was born September 16, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to Joseph Henry and Leah Kearny....

Feb 7, 2023

Julia Sanchez Lopez, 91, of Abilene, TX passed away Monday, February 7, 2023 in Abilene, TX.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S, Abilene, TX. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM...

Feb 6, 2023

Joshua 1:9 "Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Billy Dale Lindsey went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, February 6, 2023. We were not ready for him to leave his Earthly home, but find peace knowing he had an army of angels waiting to greet him....

Feb 5, 2023

Cecilio Flores Barrera, 63, passed away February 5, 2023. He was born December 3, 1959 in Abilene, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Delia Barrera; and his sister Maria Barrera. Cecilio is survived by brother, Pete Barrera and his wife Martha.

Feb 4, 2023

Anthony Earl Williams, 40, of San Antonio fulfilled his journey of life on February 4, 2023. On December 11, 1982, Anthony was born in Abilene, Texas to Rodney and Angela Williams. "Billy Bob" as he was nicknamed by some relatives during his early childhood would soon leave Abilene as the military family lifestyle would take him overseas. "Big A"...

Feb 2, 2023

Lindell "Corkey" Crow, of Abilene passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Abilene. A visitation will be held Sunday, February 5, from 2:00-4:00pm in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center, 5750 US HWY 277 S. Abilene. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 6, at 11:00am, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial...

Feb 2, 2023

Idas Glenn Petty, 82, of Abilene Texas passed away at home on February 2, 2023, surrounded by four generations of family who loved him deeply and will forever remember him as a man of unparalleled character, unquestionable loyalty, and unfailing faith. He was a man who after 60 years of marriage, still kissed his wife anytime he left the...

Jan 29, 2023

Wallace Garber, 83, passed away Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at home. He was born in Dallas, Texas on December 6th, 1939 to Harrison and Willifred Garber. Wallace attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He married the love of his life, Karla, on June 1. 1963. After many...

Jan 28, 2023

Robert N. Woodward Sr., 90, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Robert was born September 25, 1932, in Gene Autry, Oklahoma to Nathan and Louise Woodward. In...

Jan 23, 2023

With great sadness and heavy hearts, family of Rem Thap announces her passing on January 23rd, 2023 at the age of 96 yrs old, in Abilene Texas. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Tx. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00...

Jan 21, 2023

Bud Bernhard Letz, 88 of Abilene, Texas passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1202 South Pioneer Drive. Bud was born on December...

Jan 21, 2023

Due to Inclement Weather the family has decided for everyone's safety to reschedule the service for Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 2PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel

Michael “Jacc” Charles Williams, 44 of Abilene passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, January 30, 2023, in the Elmwood...

Jan 18, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected death of Omar "Mo" Nabor Guajardo at his home on January 18, 2023 at the age of 19 . A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in the...

Jan 18, 2023

Carl Douglas Mears, 80, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Visitation will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2023, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will begin immediately following at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2023, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial...

Jan 18, 2023

"John "Johnny" Lenville, Jr., of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on January 18, 2023 due to cardiac arrest caused by a major stroke.He was born in 1969 to John Lenville, Sr. and Susan Lenville of Springfield, Massachusetts.Johnny was an avid HAM and CB radio operator and motorcycle enthusiast. He spent countless hours on the airwaves, communicating with fellow HAM and CB...

Jan 17, 2023

Ramah Faye McGuire, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. A celebration of Ramah’s life will be held 10 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Ramah was born February 19, 1947 in Stamford, Texas to George and Minnie Turner. She worked as a LVN for Hendrick Medical Center...

Jan 16, 2023

Robert Glenn Thomson, 61 died peacefully on January 16, 2023. Visitation will be 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Shep Cemetery in Wingate, Tx. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Shep Community Center. Glenn...