Obituaries

Prentice Martin

Aug 12, 2023

Prentice Lane Martin, 91 of Abilene, Texas passed away at his home on August 12, 2023, after a devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer on July 19,2023. He was surrounded by his devoted family who are heartbroken. Visitation will be Wednesday August 23,2023 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home at 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service...

Lanette Culp

Aug 10, 2023

Lanette Denise Culp, 71, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 10, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM following the visitation.

Lanette was born February 23, 1952 in San Angelo,...

Vickie Goode

Aug 6, 2023

Vickie Carol Goode, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, Mimi, educator, and inspiration to all who knew her, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 65 in Abilene, Texas. Her life was a testament to strength, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the world around her. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday,...

Lauro Michael Galan

Aug 5, 2023

 

Michael Galan, a beloved son, brother, and friend, went to heaven August 5, 2023.   Michael was the cherished child of Lauro Galan and Linda Vedro. A visitation will be 9:00 – 11: 00 AM, Thursday, August 10, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Following the visitation the funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow the service in...

William (Bill) Dale Rodgers

Aug 3, 2023

William (Bill) Dale Rodgers, 70, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.

Bill was born in Tulare, California on October 14, 1952, to Curtis Rodgers and Mary Davis and raised by his loving grandparents, William Ligon and Edith Russell. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Patti (never missing their daily sonic run...

Kimber Lee Chevalier

Jul 29, 2023

Kim, as most of her friends and family knew her, was a caring and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She left us after a long battle with Parkinson's on July 29th. She was a fighter and did not let the disease bring her down.

Kim was born on September 2, 1960, to Bob and...

Donald Johnson

Jul 28, 2023

Donald "Lynn" Johnson-Navy Seaman

Donald "Lynn" Johnson, 76 of Abilene Texas passed away July 28,2023.

Visitation will be held Tuesday August 1, 2023 from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center at 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral Service will be held at Elmwood Chapel Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 9:30 AM. Graveside to follow at...

Betty Joanna Evans

Jul 27, 2023

 

Betty Joanna Howell Evans, 94, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, Monday, July 31, 2023, in the Elmwood Funeral Home’s Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in the Elmwood Funeral Home...

Alice O’Neill

Jul 22, 2023

Alice O'Neill, 95, passed away on Saturday, July 22,2023 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation and rosary will be held on Thursday July 27,2023 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A mass service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 837 Jeanette St. on Friday, July 28,2023 from 10:00 AM -...

Shirley B. Jones Snow

Jul 18, 2023

Shirley B. Jones Snow of Abilene, Texas passed away on July 18, 2023. Shirley was born December 9, 1944 to parents C.B. and Deloris Pentecost of Lawn, Texas.

She graduated from Jim Ned High School in 1963 where she was active in Basketball, a Majorette, played the drums, and was band queen. During her childhood she enjoyed life on the...

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...