Obituaries

Dec 29, 2021

Margery Ardele "Marge" Barnhill passed away Wednesday afternoon December 29, 2021, with her children by her side. She was 86 years old. Marge was born on April 6, 1935, in Le Mars Iowa to Lowell and Edith Burkett. She graduated from Le Mars High School in May of 1953 and moved with her mother and younger siblings to Abilene,...

Dec 28, 2021

Elizabeth Cortez Wheaton, 57, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Abilene. A visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, on January 5, 2022 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM following the visitation.

Elizabeth was born February 25, 1964 in Throckmorton, Texas to Felipe...

Dec 27, 2021

Harold Franklin (Frank) Johnston peacefully left his earthly vessel and entered into the presence of his Savior December 27th at the age of 82.

Frank (as he was known to his family and friends) was born May 6, 1939 in Logan County Oklahoma to Garland Franklin (Curly) Johnston and Minnie Williams. The family moved to Abilene, TX....

Dec 27, 2021

TSgt Clinton Ray Whitley USAF (Ret.), 90, of Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021, in Abilene. Ray was born on August 22, 1931, in Childress, TX. to the late John D. Whitley and Lema Elizabeth Love. After graduating from Childress High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War and...

Dec 25, 2021

Glynn Dale "Pete" Beasley, 87, of Clyde passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021, from 6:00 to...

Dec 25, 2021

Munirak George Kim, 48, of Abilene passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 3, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home.

Dec 24, 2021

Betty Ruth Hagler Campbell was granted her angel wings on December 24, 2021, at the age of 95. Her final hours were spent surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren.A visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, January 3, 2022 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will...

Dec 21, 2021

Eleanor Dean Baird of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 21, 2021. Dean was 87 years old. Dean was born in Temple, Texas to Lee Roy and Christine Gilley on the twenty fifth of August 1934. She grew up in the Temple area and attended Troy High School and Temple Junior College. Later...

Dec 21, 2021

In Memory of Rita Rena Simmons Sunrise April 24, 1963 and Sunset December 21, 2021. Rena known by most was born in Abilene, Texas to Vaughn and Delois Glover. She attended AISD and graduated from Abilene High School in 1983. A stranger to no one as everyone knew her smiling face and her fondness of engaging in conversations. She was...

Dec 18, 2021

Charles C Stuart, Sr., 80, was called to his eternal resting place on December 18, 2021.

He entered this world on January 11, 1941, in Fish Creek, Tx, born to Harrison Stuart and Mary Hickman Stuart.  Charles was honorable discharged and retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving for 20 years.  He also served the community...

Dec 16, 2021

MSgt. Jerrid Alen Caverly USAF (Ret), 77, of Abilene, TX passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2021, in Big Spring, TX. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, TX. Jerrid was born on April 23, 1944, in White Plains, NY to the late Jopsie Caverly and...

Dec 16, 2021

Burlie Paul McCowen left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, December 16, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.

Burlie Paul was born on February 8, 1925 in Pioneer, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verma Lee (Montgomery) McCowen, and his parents, Charlie Milton and Ruby (Curry) McCowen.  Burlie was the...

Dec 13, 2021

Michael Don Williams, beloved father, fiance, son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021, following a years-long battle with Trigeminal Neuralgia. Michael is survived by his daughter, Milah Williams and her mother Asia Guetzkow of Abilene; his mother Tracie (Steve) Willyard of Granbury, Texas; his brother, David (Clarissa) of Abilene; his sister JD (Mitchell)...

Dec 12, 2021

Juanita Villarreal DeLeon, 71, of Abilene, TX passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday December 12, 2021.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX 79606. Interment will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. A visitation will be...

Dec 10, 2021

Cruz DeLeon, 71, of Abilene, TX passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, in Abilene, TX.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX 79606. Interment will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021,...

Dec 9, 2021

Margie Smith, 75, passed away December 9, 2021. A graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mary Presley; her husband, Richard Smith.

Margie is survived by three sons, Darin Smith, Randy Smith, Frank Smith; seven grandchildren; numerous...

Dec 7, 2021

Bernardo “Shorty” Ortega Sr., 95, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM, Monday, December 13, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St....

Dec 7, 2021

John "Jay" Wigfall, aka "The Oil Man," transitioned from earth on December 7, 2021. Born on February 4, 1936, he was 85 years old. Jay's Visitation will be Friday, December 17, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will be, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm at...

Dec 7, 2021

Nicolasa “Nico” Casas, 87, of Abilene, TX passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in Abilene, TX.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 1:00 PM at St Francis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 6:00...

Dec 5, 2021

Sergio Moriel Jr., 31, of Dallas passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Dallas.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021,...