Obituaries

Gene Ditmore

Feb 10, 2024

Raymond Eugene (Gene) Ditmore 86, heard the trumpets call him to his Heavenly home February 10, 2024. Gene was born in Hydro, Ok on June 24, 1937, to Raymond and Stella (Foreman) Ditmore. Gene graduated from Vernon High School in 1955. Gene was a salesman for Wilson Packing Company 1958 to 1971. Transferred to Abilene in 1967, met and married...

Mitchell Murrell

Feb 9, 2024

Mitchell Bruce Murrell, 64 passed away after a long illness on February 9, 2024.

Services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:00pm at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

Mitch was born in Bakersfield, California he is followed in death by his father Norman, he leaves behind his mother Elizabeth (Libby), wife Pat,...

Euell David Rudolph

Feb 6, 2024

Euell David Rudolph, Dave or David as all knew him was 81 years old when he found peace in Abilene, Texas.

He fought bravely in the Vietnam War.  After the war Dave traveled the United States doing what he loved, buying and selling cars. He finally settled in Abilene where he was loved by many.

Dave is survived by his son, Charles...

Ray Martin

Feb 6, 2024

Lester Ray Martin, 89, of Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1934, in Neboville, TN, to his loving parents, E.H. Martin and Cleora Brummette Martin.

 Ray dedicated his life to education, starting as a student himself. He successfully graduated from Pampa High School and later pursued higher education at McMurry College, where...

Maria  Carmichael

Feb 5, 2024

Maria E. Carmichael, affectionately known as "Connie," peacefully departed this world on February 5, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 84. Born in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines, Connie lived a life filled with love, joy, and devotion to her family and community. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM with the Rosary beginning at 6:00 PM, Wednesday,...

Elridge Nunez

Feb 1, 2024

Elridge John Nunez Sr. (E.J.), 79, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 21, 1944, in Crowley, Louisiana, he was the son of George Nunez and Velma Henry. A celebration of life will be held 3:00 PM Friday, February 9, 2024 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy...

Wanda Collett

Jan 28, 2024

Wanda Lou McCarthey Collett, 73, of Abilene, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Visitation will be 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 1, 2024 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy...

Juanita Lopez

Jan 26, 2024

Juanita was born Nov. 11, 1928, in San Saba to Nicolas and Sixta Esquivel. She married Jose R. Lopez in San Angelo, TX on July 9, 1947 and moved to Abilene in 1951 to raise her family.

She worked for Lee & Ruth Caldwell as a housekeeper for 32 years. She was a dedicated member of Overflow Worship Center....

Thomas Cranor

Jan 24, 2024

Thomas Edward Cranor, 65, of Abilene passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home. Tom was born March 5, 1958, in Casper, Wyoming, to the late Aubrey B. and Ruth Eileen (McKinzie) Cranor. Tom is survived by his brother, Daniel Cranor and wife Michelle (Prewit) Cranor with niece, Kacee of Abilene; his sister, Mary (Cranor) House and husband Shaun...

Vicky Doss

Jan 24, 2024

Vicky Bell, born on December 25th, 1944, in Abilene, Texas, peacefully departed this world on January 24, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Jean McDonald Bell and William L. Bell, both of whom preceded her in death.

Vicky graduated from Abilene High School and went on to pursue her passion for dental hygiene. She worked tirelessly for the Texas...

Melissa Bargelski

Jan 23, 2024

Melissa Ann Bargelski, a devoted Christian, spread her wings and ascended to be with the Lord on January 23, 2024, after valiantly battling cancer. She was 52 years old. A visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South.  Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 1,...

Lois Brooks

Jan 22, 2024

Lois "Curly" Brooks, 92, of Abilene, TX, made his departure on January 22nd, 2024.

Graveside services will be January 29, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Ridge Park Cemetery, Julatka St. Hillsboro, TX 76645.

Lois "Curly" Brooks was born in Leona, TX, on January 30, 1931. He attended Centerville School District. He married Earlene Samuel Harrell in 1958 in...

Shirley Davila

Jan 21, 2024

Shirley Frances Davila left this life peacefully on January 21, 2024 in Abilene, Texas, to be rejoined with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 83. Her family was gathered at her side with prayers and heartfelt sentiments. Shirley was born on November 19, 1940, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a resident of Abilene for the...

Virginia Dwinal

Jan 21, 2024

Virginia Dwinal, 93, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday January 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Internment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

Virginia was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico to her father Juan Matos and mother Maria Castellano on August...

Bob Ake

Jan 20, 2024

Bob Edward Ake, 77, passed away on January 20, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, hard work, and love. Born in Bryan, Texas, to George and Dorothy Ake on March 1, 1946, Bob's journey through life was marked by dedication to family and a diverse set of skills.

Growing up in Abilene, Texas, Bob attended...

Lee Lantrip

Jan 19, 2024

Lee Ellis Lantrip, aged 90, entered into eternal rest on January 19, 2024 in Abilene, Texas. Born on May 3, 1933, in Anson, Texas, to the proud parents Westly and Verna Lantrip, he lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service.

Lee's journey began in Anson, where he graduated from Anson High School. In 1951, he answered the call to...

Norma Marie Hill

Jan 17, 2024

Our beautiful mother and sister Norma Marie Hill, "HONEY," was born in Wichita, Kansas, December 22, 1943.  She left us peacefully, surrounded by family, January 17, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her loving parents Bentley and Wilma VanWey, husband, Roger Earl Hill, daughter Regina Marie Hill and her brother Byron VanWey.  She is survived by her children: daughter...

Charles White

Jan 17, 2024

Charles Franklin White passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 17, 2024 at the age of 84. "Bear", as his friends and family affectionately called him, was born on September 14, 1939 to Samuel Ava White and Grace Kathrine Logsdon White in Vernon, Texas. His family relocated to Abilene, Texas where Charles graduated from Abilene High School with the...

Bobbie Wilkinson

Jan 15, 2024

Jack Turner

Jan 15, 2024

Billy “Jack” Turner

November 18, 1928 – January 15, 2024

 

Billy “Jack” Turner, age 95, passed away on January 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on November 18, 1928, in Bonham, Texas to Virgil Turner and Ruth Thornhill-Turner. He was the middle child of three children, born in an era where hard work and family were of utmost...