Obituaries

Donna A. Gordon

Jul 18, 2023

Donna A. Gordon, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 18, 2023. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 11:00am.

Donna was born on September 24, 1942,...

Mark Valdez

Jul 17, 2023

Mark Moses Valdez, age 48, left us all too soon on July 17, 2023. With heavy hearts, we gather to remember and celebrate the life of a remarkable individual. A service in honor of Mark will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Mark was...

Frances Pruett

Jul 14, 2023

Frances Sue Pruett, went home to the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2023, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 91. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home 5750...

Lucille Gray

Jul 13, 2023

Lucille R. Gray, a faithful servant of Christ, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 13,2023, in Coppers Cove, Texas, at the age of 90. Born on June 5, 1933, to Jacob and Buelah Ply, Lucille's life was a testament to her unwavering devotion to God, her family, and her community.

Lucille began her earthly journey in...

Ruth Eloise "Weezie" Carruthers

Jul 13, 2023

Ruth Eloise (Reynolds) Carruthers, better known as "Weezie", completed her journey on this earth on Thursday, July 13, 2023. She passed, peacefully, in her own home, in her own bed. Weezie was born in Memphis, Texas on April 10, 1917. She was 106 years young, the oldest living alumnus of Abilene Christian University (ACU), and the oldest living member of...

Norma Cordon

Jul 8, 2023

Norma Jean Cordon passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Abilene, Texas.

She was born in Brownwood, Texas on September 22, 1936 to her loving parents. Norma was a business owner and ran several different types of businesses. She was a good mother and was always there for her son whenever he needed her.

Norma is survived by her...

Nan McCarthy

Jul 8, 2023

Judy Nanette Davidson McCarthy, lovingly known as Nan by her family and friends, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023. She was 78 years old. Nan was born in Abilene, TX on June 7, 1945, to Buell and Chleo Davidson. She attended school in Abilene, graduating from Abilene High School in 1964. She met her husband, John McCarthy, while attending...

Luis Picot

Jul 6, 2023

LUIS PEREZ PICOT

Luis Perez Picot passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

He was born October 13, 1944 in Havana, Cuba. Luis came to the United States in 1962 at the age of 17.

Because he was a minor the Department of Health, Education and Welfare assigned him foster parents.

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Margie Selden

Jun 29, 2023

Margie Aleene Selden, aged 88, passed away on June 29, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. Born on January 18, 1935, in Houston, Texas, Margie was a cherished daughter of Burnel and Aleene Selden. In 1944, her family relocated from Houston to Abilene. Margie received her education at Abilene High School, graduating with the Class of 1957. Determined to broaden her...

James Ryan

Jun 27, 2023

James Ray Ryan Sr., lovingly known as Jim to his friends, was born on November 8, 1948, in Salem, Illinois. He was a beloved son, devoted father, and a true family man who loved his kin with all his heart. Jim's life was a testament to love, sacrifice, and dedication. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 AM on...

Wilford Noack

Jun 25, 2023

Wilford W. Noack, long-time Abilene resident, passed away on June 25, 2023, in Horseshoe Bay, TX. He was just 5 weeks shy of his 95th birthday. He was born on July 27, 1928, in Shackelford County TX to Willie & Frieda Noack. He attended public schools in Albany TX. Wilford proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict, drafted...

David Simoes

Jun 24, 2023

David Simoes, born on April 28, 1958, in Miami, Florida (Homestead AFB), passed away on June 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. In his final weeks, David found solace and joy in the company of his family, cherishing every moment, including a heartfelt Father's Day celebration with a special seafood meal prepared by his children.

David...

Thomas Evans

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas Henry Evans Jr., passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023,. Born on November 19, 1928, in Williamstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Thomas Sr. and Annie Evans. His early years were shaped by the hardships his family faced after his father, a dedicated coal miner, tragically passed away in 1945, leaving his mother to raise several young...

Christopher Wade Dwigans

Jun 21, 2023

Christopher "Wade" Dwigans, 52, of Abilene, Tx, went to be with the Lord in his home on June 21, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Wade was born on September 7, 1970, to Christopher Lee Dwigans and Melody Lynn Phillips in Noblesville, IN. After Wade graduated from Odessa High School in 1989, he went on to study Respiratory Theory...

Benerando Coronado

Jun 20, 2023

Benerando "Bene'" Cruz Coronado, 84, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully on June 20 2023, with family by his side. Bene' was born in San Carlos, Coahuila, Mexico to Benerando Coronado and Herlinda Cruz Coronado on October 2, 1938. Bene' was the middle child of five siblings and the oldest male. Bene' and his family lost their father at a...

Mason Wilson

Jun 18, 2023

Mason Glenn Wilson, of Trent, Tx, Passed away June 18th at UMC in Lubbock. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel in Abilene, Tx. Mason was born July 14, 1998, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Herbert C. and Dana D. Wilson. He joined his dad Herbert in Heaven on Father's...

Edna Turner

Jun 18, 2023

Edna Irene Turner, 80, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on January 17, 1943, to James and Molly Brunson in Crane, Texas.

Edna met her husband Raymond in April of 1957, and they became pen pals. After going their separate ways, they reconnected 9 years later. Raymond knew he could not lose Edna...

Chong Ivester

Jun 16, 2023

Chong Cha Ivester, 83 of Abilene, Texas, passed away on June 16th, 2023. Chong was born on September 17th, 1940, in Seoul, South Korea, the eldest of 6 children. Growing up she was always very ambitious and loved learning. While in South Korea she obtained a schooling certificate for Secretarial Administration. Shortly after, she followed her entrepreneurial spirit and...

Billie Strickland

Jun 16, 2023

Billie Jean Strickland December 23, 1934- April 16, 2023 Billie Jean Nations Strickland's life ended after a brief hospital stay in Fort Worth Texas on Friday April 16, 2023. The doctors and nurses, aides, and chaplains who cared for her in these last days were impressed with her kindness toward them despite the pain she was in. Billie Jean...

Barbara Jones

Jun 13, 2023

Barbara R. Jones, of Abilene, Tx, formerly of Ruidoso Downs, NM, and Sweetwater, Tx, passed away on June 13, 2023. A visitation will be held at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Tx, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 10:00am. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00am with burial following at Elmwood Memorial Park. She is preceded in...