Obituaries

Crystal Finley

Apr 2, 2025

Crystal Mignon Finley, 64, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on March 3, 1961, in San Diego, California, to her mother, Martha Sharpe Finley. Crystal graduated from Lincoln High School in San Diego, where she began her lifelong journey of exploring the world and making deep connections with those around her.

Throughout her life, Crystal...

Betty Alford

Apr 1, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Betty Bernell Alford on 4/1/25. A beloved mother, grandmother, partner, aunt and friend.

Survived by her daughter, Theresa Taft, grandchildren Jamie (Cory) Johnson, Scott (Erin) Taft, great grandchildren, Landry Johnson and Levi Johnson . With many nieces and nephews. And a very special man, Jimmie Ford. A...

Birdie Mae Robinson - Jones

Mar 31, 2025

Birdie Mae Robinson Jones

"The Cold Cup Lady"

Mrs. Birdie Jones gained her wings on Monday, March 31st age 88. Birdie Jones was born in Lewisville Arkansas on September 20th 1936 to the parents Ethel L. Heath Robinson and Johnny Mell Robinson.

Family visitation will be Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Elmwood Funeral...

Paulette Clinton

Mar 31, 2025

On Monday, March 31, 2025, Paulette Clinton, 72, departed Abilene, TX and arrived at her heavenly mansion. Visitation will be held on Thursday April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will follow immediately after visitation on Thursday April 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel....

Roger Beamer

Mar 31, 2025

Roger Gene Beamer, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated veteran, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on March 22, 1931, in Willard, OH, Roger lived a life filled with love, adventure, and service. He spent an esteemed career in the U.S. Air Force, enlisting on July 27, 1954, and proudly serving until...

Connie Reyes

Mar 27, 2025

Connie V. Reyes, 78, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. Her memorial service with James Foster officiating will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. 

Connie was born in Monterrey, Mexico on July 12, 1946, the daughter of Juan M. Velasquez and Mary G. Velasquez. 

She worked as a Housekeeper and Nanny...

Ronald Hollister

Mar 26, 2025

Ronald Ray Hollister, known to friends and family as Ron, passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 4, 1939, in Avant, Oklahoma, to Goldie Mae (Thompson) and Ray Orris Hollister, Ron grew up in a family with limited resources. Yet, through his determination, he was able to give his own family a better...

Esteban S. Casas

Mar 26, 2025

Esteban S. Casas, 90, passed away in Abilene, Texas on March 26, 2025. A visitation will be held at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, March 31st, 2025. The chapel is located at 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at St. Vincent Catholic Church, 2525 Westview.

Born...

Robert Flores

Mar 25, 2025

Robert "Chano" Flores, 68, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A service in his memory will be held at a later date.

Born on February 7, 1957, in Abilene, Texas, Chano was the son of Demetrio and Elvira Flores. He dedicated many years of service to the Abilene Independent School District, where he was known for...

Henry Rodriguez

Mar 24, 2025

Henry Reyes Rodriguez

of Knox City, Tx

Jan 25, 1950 to March 24, 2025

Henry has been welcomed home by his wife, Anna Farr, parents Bill and Minnie Rodriquez, brothers Ernest, Raymond, sister Elma Garcia, along with his nephew Nathan Rodriquez, sister-in-laws Maria and Annie Rodriguez, and brother-in-law Manuel Flores.

He is survived by his daughter...

Guy Saunders

Mar 24, 2025

Guy E. Saunders, 93, passed away March 24, 2025. A graveside service will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 6801 E, I-20BL Odessa, Texas.

Guy was born April 22, 1931, to Albert and Florence Saunders in Tom Green Co, San Angelo, TX. Family of 10 Children: Lois, Wanda, Merle, Albert, A.V., Aubrey, Billy Mac, Donnie, Carl, and Guy.

Guy...

LaWanda Crane

Mar 22, 2025

LaWanda Crane, 96, passed away on Saturday March 22, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Thursday March 27, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will be held on Friday March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Interment...

Sharon Giddens

Mar 20, 2025

Sharon Theresa Giddens 85, passed away on Thursday March 20, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Memorial service will be on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Trinity Baptist Church 871 Woodlawn Dr. Abilene, Texas.

Sharon was born on December 22, 1939, in Oklahoma City, OK to her loving parents Oscar Thomas Quinnett and Mary Elizabeth Quinnett.

She...

Oscar Salas

Mar 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Oscar Salas, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, who departed from this world on March 19, 2025, at the age of 59. Oscar was born on August 16, 1965, and he spent his life in Lubbock and Abilene, Texas, where he became known as a humble and independent...

Marian Lewis

Mar 15, 2025

Ina Marian Lewis (July 1, 1935 – March 15, 2025)

Marian Lewis, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and faith.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, in July 1935, Marian was the second of four children born to Herbert and Ruby Crowson and the only sibling in her family born in a hospital. In 1950, she moved...

Valeta Matthews

Mar 12, 2025

Valeta Ann Matthews, 90, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A graveside service to honor her life will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Valeta was born on February 14, 1935, to Selmon and Ommie Pollard in Breckenridge, Texas. She was one of...

Carlos F. Ramirez

Mar 12, 2025

Carlos Federico Ramirez, age 68, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on March 12, 2025. Born on August 14, 1956, Carlos lived a life devoted to his family, faith, and community.

As a proud graduate of Rocksprings High School with furthered education at TSTI in Waco, Texas, Carlos built a successful career in route sales for Gandy's Dairy, and Borden Dairy. He...

Robert Shivers

Mar 11, 2025

Robert E. Shivers passed away on March 11, 2025, peacefully with his family, after a long battle with cancer. He fought valiantly and now he has received his victory in his heavenly home.

Robert was 81 years old. He was born on September 16, 1943, in Stockton, California. He grew up in Porterville, California, and graduated from Porterville High School. He...

Marjorie Vargas

Mar 11, 2025

Carmen Ruelas

Mar 8, 2025

Carmen Ruelas, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. A Rosary and visitation will be held at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Tx, on March 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The Funeral Service will take place at St. Vincent Pallotti...