Obituaries

Ronald Hollister

Mar 26, 2025

Ronald Ray Hollister, known to friends and family as Ron, passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 4, 1939, in Avant, Oklahoma, to Goldie Mae (Thompson) and Ray Orris Hollister, Ron grew up in a family with limited resources. Yet, through his determination, he was able to give his own family a better...

Esteban S. Casas

Mar 26, 2025

Esteban S. Casas, 90, passed away in Abilene, Texas on March 26, 2025. A visitation will be held at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, March 31st, 2025. The chapel is located at 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at St. Vincent Catholic Church, 2525 Westview.

Born...

Robert Flores

Mar 25, 2025

Robert "Chano" Flores, 68, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A service in his memory will be held at a later date.

Born on February 7, 1957, in Abilene, Texas, Chano was the son of Demetrio and Elvira Flores. He dedicated many years of service to the Abilene Independent School District, where he was known for...

Henry Rodriguez

Mar 24, 2025

Henry Reyes Rodriguez

of Knox City, Tx

Jan 25, 1950 to March 24, 2025

Henry has been welcomed home by his wife, Anna Farr, parents Bill and Minnie Rodriquez, brothers Ernest, Raymond, sister Elma Garcia, along with his nephew Nathan Rodriquez, sister-in-laws Maria and Annie Rodriguez, and brother-in-law Manuel Flores.

He is survived by his daughter...

Guy Saunders

Mar 24, 2025

Guy E. Saunders, 93, passed away March 24, 2025. A graveside service will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 6801 E, I-20BL Odessa, Texas.

Guy was born April 22, 1931, to Albert and Florence Saunders in Tom Green Co, San Angelo, TX. Family of 10 Children: Lois, Wanda, Merle, Albert, A.V., Aubrey, Billy Mac, Donnie, Carl, and Guy.

Guy...

LaWanda Crane

Mar 22, 2025

LaWanda Crane, 96, passed away on Saturday March 22, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Thursday March 27, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will be held on Friday March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Interment...

Sharon Giddens

Mar 20, 2025

Sharon Theresa Giddens 85, passed away on Thursday March 20, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Memorial service will be on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Trinity Baptist Church 871 Woodlawn Dr. Abilene, Texas.

Sharon was born on December 22, 1939, in Oklahoma City, OK to her loving parents Oscar Thomas Quinnett and Mary Elizabeth Quinnett.

She...

Oscar Salas

Mar 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Oscar Salas, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, who departed from this world on March 19, 2025, at the age of 59. Oscar was born on August 16, 1965, and he spent his life in Lubbock and Abilene, Texas, where he became known as a humble and independent...

Marian Lewis

Mar 15, 2025

Ina Marian Lewis (July 1, 1935 – March 15, 2025)

Marian Lewis, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and faith.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, in July 1935, Marian was the second of four children born to Herbert and Ruby Crowson and the only sibling in her family born in a hospital. In 1950, she moved...

Valeta Matthews

Mar 12, 2025

Valeta Ann Matthews, 90, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A graveside service to honor her life will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Valeta was born on February 14, 1935, to Selmon and Ommie Pollard in Breckenridge, Texas. She was one of...

Carlos F. Ramirez

Mar 12, 2025

Carlos Federico Ramirez, age 68, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on March 12, 2025. Born on August 14, 1956, Carlos lived a life devoted to his family, faith, and community.

As a proud graduate of Rocksprings High School with furthered education at TSTI in Waco, Texas, Carlos built a successful career in route sales for Gandy's Dairy, and Borden Dairy. He...

Robert Shivers

Mar 11, 2025

Robert E. Shivers passed away on March 11, 2025, peacefully with his family, after a long battle with cancer. He fought valiantly and now he has received his victory in his heavenly home.

Robert was 81 years old. He was born on September 16, 1943, in Stockton, California. He grew up in Porterville, California, and graduated from Porterville High School. He...

Marjorie Vargas

Mar 11, 2025

Carmen Ruelas

Mar 8, 2025

Carmen Ruelas, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. A Rosary and visitation will be held at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Tx, on March 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The Funeral Service will take place at St. Vincent Pallotti...

Ricky Reeder

Mar 5, 2025

Ricky Lynn Reeder, 66 of Abilene Texas was born on April 27th, 1958 and passed away March 5th ,2025.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Roy and Oleta Gills and his parents JT and Ann Reeder.

He is survived by his daughter Kasi Hutcherson and grandchildren Aiden, Reyna, and Gage. Brothers David (Denise) Reeder and...

Fay Rippy

Mar 3, 2025

Fay Rippy, 83, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be held on Thursday March 6, 2025, 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral service will be Friday March 7,2025 at 2:00PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Interment will follow...

Ernestine Hammond

Feb 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ernestine Hammond

Ernestine or known to her close friends and family as "Punch", was a devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother , beautiful pianist, and passionate educator, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the beautiful age of 95. She was born to the union of Reverend E.J. and Rosetta Choice Lott.

Funeral Services will...

William Glackmeyer

Feb 26, 2025

William Michael Glackmeyer, age 74 of Ovalo, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2025, after a life dedicated to service, family and unwavering commitment. William was born on September 2, 1950, in Tampa, Florida to Felix and Mary Glackmeyer. He later moved to Montgomery, Alabama where he graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1970. It was there where he...

Annie Crozier

Feb 26, 2025

Annie Margaret Burnett Crozier 

Annie went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. She was born in Sweetwater, Texas to Volinger Gerome Burnett and Winona Margaret Burnett. 

Annie is preceded in death by her parents Volinger and Winona Burnett of Sweetwater, TX. Her children Anna (Tinker) Short and Bobby Short Jr. Also preceded in death by her...

Antoinette Fannin

Feb 25, 2025

Antoinette Fannin, 91, passed away on Tuesday February 25 ,2025 in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday February 26,2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral service will be held on Thursday February 27,2025 at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

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