Patsy Shaddix
Nov 27, 2023
Patsy Shaddix, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister peacefully passed away on November 27, 2023. Born on December 17, 1947, in Brownwood, TX to parents, Arthur and Stella Williams, she lived a joyful and fulfilling life surrounded by loved ones.
Patsy's journey started at Abilene High School, where she met the love of her life, Woodrow Shaddix....
Jimmie Sturrock
Nov 25, 2023
Jimmie Rodgers Sturrock, born on March 5, 1930, peacefully left this world on November 25, 2023, at the age of 93 in Abilene, on what would have been his and Peggy's 63rd wedding anniversary. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy Sturrock, who passed away on July 20, 2020, Jimmie was the cherished son of Thomas Elton...
Paulette Thomas
Nov 21, 2023
Paulette Thomas was born April 4, 1949, to Paul and Ruth Eizabeth Polk in Brownwood, TX. She was the 3rd oldest of 5 children born to this union. She professed her faith in salvation through Jesus Christ at an early age. At the age of 11, she moved to Oakland, CA with her family where she later graduated from Oakland...
Yvonne Chambers
Nov 21, 2023
Dr. Yvonne Michelle (Clonts) Chambers
Yvonne went to be in her forever home on November 21, 2023. Yvonne was born to William Neil and Constance Lee Clonts in Monahans, Texas on May 28, 1969. She was welcomed by a sister - Cheri Lynn. August 20,1971 the family grew when her brother - Sean Allen was born.
Yvonne attended...
Bill Gillett
Nov 21, 2023
William Robert Gillett was born on October 6, 1949 in Whittier California to his parents Bernice and Robert Gillett and his surviving sister Marilyn who now lives In Arizona. Bill as all his friends called him joined the United States Air Force in 1967 and served until 1975 serving his country instead of going to his favorite college of USC....
James Franklin
Nov 21, 2023
James Daron Franklin passed away in Abilene on November 21, 2023.
Daron was born in Abilene to Ted G. Franklin and Sharon (Isenburg) Franklin on February 18, 1969. He went to Johnston Elementary, Mann Jr. High and graduated from Abilene High School in 1987. He attended Abilene Christian University and later received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lamar University....
Karen Chittum
Nov 20, 2023
Karen Jenkins Chittum, 78, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.
Born...
Wanda Westbrook
Nov 17, 2023
Wanda Jean Westbrook, a beloved mother, grandmother, passed away on November 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, 12:00Pm, at Elmwood Memorial Park, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606
Born on June 15, 1946, in Knox City to Nathan and Gladys Mincey, her life was marked...
John Stewart
Nov 17, 2023
John Duane Stewart peacefully passed away on November 17, 2023, at the age of 78. Born on December 1, 1945, in Florida, John was a beloved husband, dedicated father, and cherished friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
John's entrepreneurial spirit led him to a successful career in the Oil and Gas industry....
Mary Collier
Nov 17, 2023
Mary Magdalene Collier was born on February 25, 1939, Madisonville, Texas, to the late Quinny Medlock and Odessa Medlock.
Mary moved to Abilene, Texas in the early 1940's, where she attended school, and she was baptized as a young child.
Mary worked at a cafeteria on Abilene Army Air Base. Where she met the love of her life, Crawford Collier. On April...
Beverly Ridgway
Nov 14, 2023
Beverly Sue Ridgway, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on November 14, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on March 19, 1941, to Byrl and Lucille Hohler in Rosiclare, Illinois. A visitation will be 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center,...
Kiman Touch
Nov 13, 2023
Kiman Touch, age74, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. She was born on March 03, 1949 in Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia the fourth child of Chhung Touch and Vang Min. She was married to Samang Huong in 1971 and he preceded her in death on March 18, 2016, the same day as his...
Z.L. Brister
Nov 10, 2023
ZL was born in Lamesa, Texas. Starting out as a teenager, he served the grocery stores of Abilene, Abilene surrounding areas and for a time, Phoenix, Arizona. Serving the Furrs grocery stores for 24 years and other companies before and after Furrs, he was a dedicated employee to every store in which he worked for over 50 years.
ZL...
Sam Slatton
Nov 7, 2023
William Samuel Slatton, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on April 17, 1948, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.
Sam was a man of many...
Shirley Rich
Nov 5, 2023
Shirley Ann Rich, a devoted Christian and a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, peacefully transitioned into the arms of the Lord on November 5, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. She was 88 years old. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 10, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park....
Irene Lott
Nov 3, 2023
Lena Irene Clay Lott went to be with her heavenly father on November 3,2023. Irene was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by her Father Henry Carl Clay and Mother Callie Sue Turner Clay; two brothers Doyle Clay and Canon Clay; two sisters Cecil Baker and Mary Smith; also, two sons Jackie Smart and Roger Smart and one...
Joe Mitchell
Nov 2, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Lee Mitchell, who left this world on November 2, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 61. A visitation will be held 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, November 6, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November...
Charles Burns
Oct 31, 2023
Charles H. Burns, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 31,2023 in Abilene, Texas. He was born in Abilene, Texas to Jim Burns and Murel Burns on May 20, 1942.
Charles was a kind, loving man, one who never made a stranger! A man who, you met and adored immediately. He enjoyed talking with people. Being a great storyteller, could...
Larry Martin, Sr.
Oct 26, 2023
Larry Patrick Martin Sr., a loving father, husband, and dedicated member of his community, passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 83. A funeral service will be held Monday, October 30, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park.
He was born on November...
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