Obituaries

Mathias Woo

Jun 11, 2024

Mathias Woo, born on June 11, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, went to be with Jesus on the same day, leaving a profound impact on the hearts of his parents, Joe Woo and Cela Rivera.

Though his time with us was brief, Mathias' name, meaning "gift of God" and "honor to God," perfectly encapsulated the essence of his presence. Despite the odds,...

Michael "Goose" Giustiniani

Jun 11, 2024

Michael “Goose” Giustiniani was born on April 28, 1987, in Abilene, Texas. While his nickname Goose reflected his lively nature, it likely stuck due to no one being able to properly pronounce his last name. Michael gave us all his final flex on June 11, 2024, at Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be Sunday, 3:00...

Carolyn Beam

Jun 7, 2024

Carolyn was born in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville Tennessee. Soon after her arrival, the family moved to the Harpeth Valley Farm where Carolyn grew up. They lived there until 1944, when they moved to the Nashville home on Stokes Lane. Carolyn attended Stokes Elementary School from 1945 until she entered Waverly-Belmont Junior High School. She had been studying piano from...

James Strickland

Jun 6, 2024

James Ray Strickland, of Abilene, TX, tragically passed away on June 6, 2024, at the age of 46. He was a loving son to his mother Vicki Coleman and his father Donnie Lee Strickland Sr. James is also survived by his brother, Donnie Lee Strickland Jr, and his half-sisters, Sarah Coleman and Tootsie Dawn Strickland Uehling.

Due to his...

Ulysses Samayoa

Jun 6, 2024

Ulysses Samayoa 25, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

Ulysses was born in Northridge, California to his parents Victor and Lorena on July 24, 1998. He was a graduate of Cooper High School...

Dora Springer

Jun 6, 2024

When she was just a little girl in the springtime, she danced among the wildflowers at the Messbox down at the farm in Robert Lee. Born February 27,1928 in Cedarvale, New Mexico to Marlin Jacob Richardson and wife Annie Myrtle, she was a blessing to her parents and siblings. She was class valedictorian in 1945 and met and married the...

Sylvia "Beany" Diane Reed

Jun 4, 2024

Sylvia "Beany" Diane Reed was born in Abilene, Texas on October 4, 1955 to the late Harvey Reed and the late Sarah Garrett. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2024 in her home with her sisters by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, Friday June 14,...

Dayland Parsons

Jun 2, 2024

Dayland V. Parsons, 85, of Abilene, Texas, passed away in his home surrounded by family and entered his heavenly home on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Dayland Parsons was born on May 7, 1939, to Robert Victor Parsons and Lula Mary Byrum Parsons in Abilene, Texas. At the age of 12, he confessed Jesus Christ as his savior at an...

Shirley Stearns

Jun 1, 2024

Shirley Jeaneen Stearns, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2024. A visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 6, 2024 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Johnston...

Jerrold Coleman

May 31, 2024

*Due to the weather and road conditions the graveside service that was scheduled at Texas State Veterans Cemetery has been moved to Elmwood Funeral Home's Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.*

Jerrold Maurice Coleman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was 68 years old. A...

Jimmy Dukes

May 31, 2024

Jimmy Mack Dukes of Albany, Texas, went to his final home on May 31, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born on December 20, 1946, in Canyon, Texas to Octamus Jim Dukes and Roberta Maxine Street Dukes. Jimmy was the oldest of four kids. He was raised in and around Abilene, mainly the Wylie Community. He graduated from...

Felix Arispe

May 30, 2024

Felix Arispe Jr., 76, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. He was born November 7, 1947, in Abilene, Texas to Felix Arispe Sr. and Soledad Ybarra Arispe.

Felix was a friendly, sweet, and caring soul. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed playing golf, watching the Sports Center Chanel, and loved his Coca-Cola cokes.

Felix is...

Charles Pennell

May 29, 2024

Charles R. Pennell 89, of Abilene Texas, lost his battle with dementia on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Mr. Pennell, was known by everyone who knew him as Charlie. Charlie was born on December 20,1934 in Sweetwater Texas. His Parents were Raymond and Mazell Pennell, and were long time residents of Nolan County. He grew up in Sweetwater and...

Michael Douglas Donaldson

May 26, 2024

Mike Donaldson, 79, of Tye passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Hendrick Medical Center. The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, 10 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Abilene, with the Rev. LaVerne Janssen officiating. Burial will be at the Tye Cemetery, immediately following the funeral. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30,...

Beth Bunch

May 26, 2024

Beth Bunch, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. 

Beth was born on October 16, 1941, in Abilene, Tx. Beth was a graduate of Abilene High School, she attended McMurry University for 2 years, began her career as legal secretary for local attorney as well as many other secretary positions, she became office manager of her &...

Jon-Tomas Newman

May 24, 2024

Jon-Tomas Newman was born in Abilene on April 22, 1948 to W.N. Casey and Pauline McCullogh Casey.

He was predeceased by his parents, his spouse, Robert Moran and one sister, Latrice Casey.

Jon worked at the Kaiser-Permanente System and the City of Los Angeles while living in California. He retired from the University of Texas, Austin. His career...

Cal Wolfenberger

May 24, 2024

Hugh “Cal” Wolfenberger, 66, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Tx.

Cal was born in Munich, Germany on October 31, 1957. He was adopted into a loving family and raised in Midland, Texas....

Shirley Counts

May 18, 2024

Shirley Sue Counts, 87, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. She was born on August 7, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas, to loving parents Rufus and Ruth Hartley.

Shirley spent her formative years in both San Antonio and El Paso, Texas, where she developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of her surroundings, which would later inspire her artistic...

AJ Vincent

May 17, 2024

Alfonso Garza Vincent III, affectionately known as AJ Vincent, passed away on May 17, 2024, at the age of 35, after a courageous battle with cancer. AJ was surrounded by his loving family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and kindness that has touched many lives.

AJ was born on May 23, 1988, in Abilene, Texas, to Alfonso Vincent...

Lee Reed

May 14, 2024

Lee was born August 27, 1954 in Abilene, Texas to Curtis and Frances (Carothers) Reed. He grew up in Uvalde and San Antonio, graduating from Winston Churchill High School in 1972 and was on their baseball team. He returned to Abilene to attend Hardin-Simmons University. Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Political Theory in...