Obituaries

Felix Soliz

Jul 23, 2024

Felix Soliz was a cowboy with no horse to ride. He was born August 6, 1947, in the wrong century, far more comfortable mending fences and slow cooking beans than pressing buttons on a device. He was a butcher by trade. He cut meat for more than forty years and he loved the work. He understood muscle and tendons far...

Eldon Mankin

Jul 21, 2024

Eldon "Brent" Mankin passed peacefully on Sunday July 21,2024 in Abilene, TX, surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of Brent life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday July 27, 2024, at the Pioneer Drive Baptist church, 701 S Pioneer Dr. Abilene, TX.

Brent was born in Abilene, TX on April 21, 1981, to his loving parents Weldon...

Shari Sanders

Jul 20, 2024

Shari Dee Sanders, 62, of Abilene, Texas sadly left us on Saturday, July 20, 2024;

Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Shari Dee Sanders was born in Breckenridge, Texas on July 22, 1961, to parents Dementris and Patricia A. Sanders. She graduated from Breckenridge High School...

Larry Berry

Jul 15, 2024

Larry G. Berry, 82, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at home in hospice care after a long illness.

Born in San Antonio, Texas and raised in Amarillo, Texas, he began working at an early age to help support his family. He worked all over Texas in various capacities including water well drilling, gunsmithing, shrimping, sales, and construction...

Patsy "Pat" Harris

Jul 13, 2024

Patsy "Pat" Harris, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at the age of 80. She was surrounded by her family in Abilene, Texas, where she lived a life filled with love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to those she held dear.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, 10:00 am, with Funeral Services to follow at...

Dr. Joel Timothy Appleton

Jul 12, 2024

Dr. Joel Timothy (Tim) Appleton passed away on July 12, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 88. His life was one of dedication and service to his family, his community, his country, his patients, and most importantly, the church. In everything he did, he deliberately and carefully sought to follow the example of Jesus Christ.

Tim was...

Mildred Rogge

Jul 10, 2024

Mary Mildred Powers Rogge passed away on 10 July 2024 in Abilene surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Lloyd H. and Dora Soucey Powers and was born in Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, on 15 October 1924, growing up in Blanket, Brown County, Texas. In high school Mildred was involved in FFA and girls basketball. During World War...

Rosearita Rai Tolentino

Jul 9, 2024

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce that Rosearita Rai Tolentino gained her angel wings on July 9, 2024. Born on April 26, 2024, in Sweetwater, Texas, to loving parents Zach and Jillian Tolentino, Rosearita brought immense joy and light to our lives during her brief but precious time with us.

In her two months with us, Rosearita had already...

Larry Wilson

Jul 9, 2024

Larry James Wilson, 82, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024 in Abilene, TX.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will immediately follow at 11:00 A.M. in Elmwood Memorial Park, Garden of Prayer.

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Guy Bowling

Jul 6, 2024

Jack Bowling, 80, passed away July 6, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 W. Lake Road, Abilene, Texas.

Jack was born February 10, 1944, to Guy and Jane Bowling in Camp Forrest, Tennessee. After graduating from high school, Jack enlisted in the United...

Marilyn Buchanan

Jul 5, 2024

Marilyn Sue Everist Buchanan died on July 5, 2024, at the age of 93. She is now resting in the arms of Jesus and was thrilled to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born to Angie and Bryon Everist in Oberlin, KS on August 29,1930 as a twin to her brother Marvin. She was raised in Oberlin, KS...

Gabrielle Alexandria Mathis

Jul 4, 2024

*UPDATE: DUE TO UNFORSEEN REASONS THE SERVICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2801 ANTILLEY ROAD, ABILENE, TEXAS AND WILL BEGIN AT 2:30 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024.*

Gabrielle A. Mathis, age 32, passed away Thursday and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, July 4, 2024.

 She is proceeded in death by her grandfather, John Mathis...

Isidoro Gonzalez

Jun 29, 2024

Isidoro Gonzalez, beloved husband, father, grandfather (Ito), and great-grandfather (great Ito), passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home, with the rosary to begin at 7:00 PM. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July...

Cynthia "Cindy" Louise (Correu) Schkade

Jun 27, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" Louise (Correu) Schkade died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on January 2, 1958, the fourth of six children born to Freddie Lee Martin and James Marshall Correu. On August 20, 1983, Cindy married Brent Dale Schkade. They made their home in Abilene, Texas, and raised one daughter,...

Bert de la Vega

Jun 26, 2024

Humberto Valentin de la Vega was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 16, 1929, to Gregorio and Amelia de la Vega. A visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Pioneer Baptist...

Pauline Baskett

Jun 26, 2024

Pauline Baskett, of Abilene, Texas, was born on April 16, 1935 in Roleston Wiltshire, England. Pauline passed from this life on June 26, 2024 at the age of 89. Pauline was the daughter of Joseth and Mabel Walters. Pauline and her entire family worked hard to make ends meet in their earliest years. Pauline was a seamstress until the time...

Barbara Bunkley

Jun 25, 2024

Barbara June Bunkley, 74, passed away on June 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Born on October 2, 1949, in Abilene to Charles and Mary Jo Lusk, Barbara spent her entire life in her beloved hometown. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A celebration of life will...

Ray Cortez

Jun 25, 2024

Ray Acosta Cortez, 86, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be held Monday, July 1st, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, July 2nd, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Albert Keefer

Jun 23, 2024

Albert Ross "Papa" Keefer passed away June 23, 2024. Visitation will be from 6 PM-8 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US-277.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM. Friday, June 28, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home with Novle Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Albert was born in Santa Anna, Texas to...

Ross Plant

Jun 22, 2024

Ross Landrum Plant died on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in San Angelo, TX, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by family as he peacefully entered his heavenly home and reunited with his wife, Twila, of 37 years.

Ross is survived by his children (and spouses), Jody Plant, Johnstown, OH; Tad C. Pruitt (Kimberly), Little Rock, AR; Shea...