Obituaries

Alfred Martinez

Alfred Martinez

Jan 24, 2026

Alfred "Freddie" Martinez Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a rosary from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 6,...

Pat Wayne Phillips Sr.

Pat Wayne Phillips Sr.

Jan 23, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pat Wayne Phillips Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who departed this life on January 23, 2026. Born May 18, 1958, in Odessa, Texas, Pat brought joy, kindness, and laughter to all who knew him. He made his home in Abilene, Texas, where he built...

James Randall Alexander

James Randall Alexander

Jan 22, 2026

James Randall "Randy" AlexanderOctober 23, 1944 - January 22, 2026

James Randall "Randy" Alexander, 81, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026, with his son by his side. He was born on October 23, 1944, in Abilene, and his birth was attended by his grandfather, Dr. Jim Alexander, as he was delivered into the world.

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Randy Lee Owens

Randy Lee Owens

Jan 22, 2026

Randy Lee Owens, born on February 15, 1973, in Abilene, Texas, passed away January 22, 2026. Randy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, cherished by all who knew him and celebrated for his vibrant spirit and love for life.

 Randy called Abilene home most of his life but enjoyed 11 years in Casper Wyoming.  He was proudly serving...

Martha Davidson

Martha Davidson

Jan 22, 2026

Martha Elaine Davidson met Jesus face to face on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.

She was born to James and Georgianna Allverson in Dallas, Texas, where she grew up and attended school. She graduated high school and moved on to attend college at UTA and later UTEP. While in school, she met the love of her life, Hugh Davidson, who she was...

Clyde Normand

Clyde Normand

Jan 21, 2026

SFC Clyde Phillippe Normand (ret) 1950 - 2026

Clyde Phillippe Normand, 75, of Abilene, Texas died January 21, 2026 from complications of Agent Orange diseases.

Phil was born on December 18, 1950 in Evansville, Indiana to Clyta Mae (Hart) and Herve Joseph Normand. He graduated from Owensboro Senior High School, Owensboro, Kentucky, in 1969, where he enlisted in United States...

Madie Newman

Madie Newman

Jan 14, 2026

Madie Newman entered her heavenly home on January 14, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on March 31, 1927, in Tuscola, Texas, to Elmo and Ruby Jones. Madie grew up in Tuscola, where she attended elementary through high school, before graduating from McMurry University in 1949.

While in college, Madie met the love of her life, Robert Newman....

Thomas Macke

Thomas Macke

Jan 13, 2026

Thomas H. Macke entered peacefully into eternal life on January 13, 2026. Tom was born to S. J. and Dorothy Macke on June 27, 1944, in North Platte, Nebraska. Tom married his high school sweetheart, Diana Robinson, February 8, 1964. Their 62-year union was blessed with four children: one daughter Julie (Ronda), and three sons: Tom (Cheryl), Jim (Kristi), and...

Christine Torres

Christine Torres

Jan 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christine Torres, who left us peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on November 13, 1956, Christine lived a life filled with love, compassion, and devotion to her family and community. A cherished resident of Abilene, Texas, she dedicated over 20 years of her life...

Julie Ann Spicer Pachicano

Julie Ann Spicer Pachicano

Jan 10, 2026

Julie Ann Spicer Pachicano, 42, joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2026. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Highway 277 South.

Julie was born on August 18, 1983, in...

Janet Ulrich

Janet Ulrich

Jan 10, 2026

Janet Marie (Burns) Ulrich, age 83, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026.

Janet was born in Paris, Texas, to J.L. "Spec" Burns and Marie Burns. When Janet was 12 years old, her father passed away. Her mother later married Melvin Layne, who lovingly raised Janet as his own child and remained a devoted presence in her life.

She...

Eugene Hendrix

Eugene Hendrix

Jan 6, 2026

Heroic Veteran and Loving Patriarch Eugene Neal Hendrix

February 18, 1928 - January 6, 2026

Eugene Neal Hendrix, age 97 of Lawn, TX, formerly of Comanche, passed from this world into the arms of Jesus, ready and resolved to reunite with his bride Ida on January 6, 2026. He was her husband for nearly 54 years and missed her every...

Emelia Gonzalez

Emelia Gonzalez

Jan 3, 2026

Emelia Hernandez Gonzalez, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday January 3, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 S. Abilene, TX. Funeral service will be Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church,...

Doris O'meara

Doris O'meara

Dec 30, 2025

Doris Faye Byrd O'Meara was born on May 18, 1938 in Stamford, TX or as she liked to tell it, "right on the railroad tracks" leading into town from the family's homestead in Tuxedo. She attended Anson HS and graduated in 1956.

Doris married Jerry O'Meara in 1971 and had their son, Anthony O'Meara in 1972. She worked at the...

James Hamilton

James Hamilton

Dec 29, 2025

James Price Hamilton, affectionately known as Jim or simply "J," passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 86.

James was born to Robert V. Hamilton and Elis Davis Hamilton, who preceded him in death. He spent his life grounded in faith, creativity, service, and devotion to his family, calling Abilene, Texas home for...

Jo Potter

Jo Potter

Dec 27, 2025

Jo Diane Potter passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. A visitation will be 12:00 PM -1:00 PM, Friday, January 2, 2026 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will begin immediately following visitation at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Jo was born on November 29, 1936 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She...

James Matthews

James Matthews

Dec 27, 2025

James 'Jim' Matthews went home to be with Jesus on Saturday December 27th, 2025, in Abilene Texas at the age of 93. 

Visitation will be at Elmwood Funeral Home, Tuesday January 6th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday January 7th at 11:30 am. The interment with military honors will...

Delois Lambert

Delois Lambert

Dec 25, 2025

Delois Sue Lambert, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Abilene, Texas, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, surrounded by family. A 20-year breast cancer survivor, Delois lived with quiet courage and strength, facing life's challenges with grace and resilience.Delois was best known as a loving mother and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She devoted...

Lee Hardy Pervis Jr.

Lee Hardy Pervis Jr.

Dec 21, 2025

Celebration of Life honoring Rev. Lee Hardy Pervis Jr.Lee Hardy Pervis Jr.(Cooney) 71, surrounded by love ones, entered peacefully into Heaven Gates on Sunday December 21, 2025.Visitation will be Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am prior to the service. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am at New Fellowship Baptist Church, 1142 Tracy Lynn, Abilene, Texas. Burial...

Terrance "Bullet" Bernard Stevenson

Terrance "Bullet" Bernard Stevenson

Dec 20, 2025

With sorrow filled hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Terrance "Bullet" Stevenson, Sr, 58, of Abilene, Texas. Born November 13, 1967, a loving son to his parents who preceded him in his death, mother Joan Coffee, and father, Sam Stevenson, Jr. He was a dedicated father to his children Terrance and Lace Stevenson.

Bullet was a great, simple...