Obituaries

Betty Marshall

Dec 16, 2023

 

Betty Marshall, a beloved member of the community, passed away on December 16, 2023. Born on March 4, 1941, Betty led a fulfilling life filled with love, care, and dedication. She was known for her long-standing career as an AEP Administrator, where she worked tirelessly for many years.Betty's warmth and compassion touched the lives of those around her. She...

Emogene Whaley

Dec 15, 2023

Emogene Reynolds was born January 4, 1944 to Phillip and Teola Lee Reynolds in Blossom Lamar County Texas. She was called "Pollye" by family and friends.

Funeral Services will be Friday, December 22, 2023 at 1:00pm at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech Street, Abilene, Texas. Burial will be Tuesday, December 26, 2022 at 2:00pm at the Texas...

Linda Reagan

Dec 13, 2023

Linda Gail Reagan, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 18, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home.

Linda was born February 18, 1942, to the...

Eugene "Bobby" Campbell

Dec 13, 2023

Eugene "Bobby" Campbell, 79, passed away on December 13, 2023, in Clyde, Texas. He was born to his loving parents Albert Campbell and Margaret Richards on December 2, 1944, in Abilene, Texas.

A visitation will be held on December 19,2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will...

Cary Lee Roberts

Dec 3, 2023

 

Cary Lee Roberts, a beloved son, brother, uncle, accomplished professional, and community leader, passed away December 3, 2023, in Austin at the age of 55. A visitation will be 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene. Following visitation, a memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. also at...

Patsy Thompson

Dec 2, 2023

Patsy Herring Thompson was born in Noodle, Texas in Jones County on November 11, 1939. She graduated from Merkel high School in 1958. She graduated from LVN School, Stamford Sanatorium Hospital, in 1961. She loved nursing and worked for many years and in many states. She retired from Hendrick Medical Center after 25 years.

She married Jason (Duke) Thompson in...

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....

Patricia Boyd

Nov 26, 2023

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...