Obituaries

Jun 29, 2022

Jerry Othey Armstrong, 74, of Abilene, TX passed away on June 29 th of heart failure.

Jerry was born in McKinney, Texas in 1948 to parents Oleta and Othey Armstrong.  He is predeceased by his brothers George Hawks and J.N. Hawks, and sisters, Joyce Caldwell and Ann Cowling and her son Andy. He graduated from Garland High...

Jun 27, 2022

Deanna Dean Askins, 77, of Abilene, Texas, passed away Monday June 27, 2022.

Deanna was born on September 6, 1944, in Haskell, Texas to the late Oscar and Sadie Lees Helweg. She married Robert “Bob” Askins on November 19, 1999 and was blessed with 11 years of marriage until his passing in 2011. Deanna worked as an...

Jun 27, 2022

Thomas Lesley Vines, 81 of Abilene, TX, passed into the presence of his Lord Jesus on June 27, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Tom was born on November 3, 1940 in Pennville, GA to JT Vines and Annie Ruth Tripp Vines. He graduated from Trion High School in Trion, GA where he met the love of his...

Jun 25, 2022

David Heights III (Lil Dave) was born on April 1, 1995 in Abilene, Tx to parents, Melissa Garrett and David Height. Visitation will be Friday July 1, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 HWY 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will be Saturday July 2, 2022 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church 1333...

Jun 21, 2022

Ja’Maurionte Zanswa Leshawn Sykes, passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on June 21, 2022. During his short time on Earth, Ja’Maurionte touched many hearts and was loved deeply by his family.

Ja’Maurionte is the son of Feliciti Garcia and Taurionte Sykes. He is survived by his sisters Nevaeh and Nalah. Grandparents Rosa Trinidad, Joe...

Jun 20, 2022

Margaret Sue Koepke, 66, of Abilene passed away peacefully at home Monday, June 20, 2022, with her husband Tim by her side. A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Her funeral service will be Friday, June 24, 2022, at 2:00 PM...

Jun 18, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Rene Rios. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 17, 2022

Dia Nichols Miller, 74 of Abilene, TX, passed peacefully with faith and grace to her Heavenly Home, surrounded by loving family on the evening of June 17, 2022, after a short battle with lung cancer. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday,...

Jun 17, 2022

Barbara Gann, 79 years of age, has gone to her new home in Heaven. She fought to the end but her body gave out. She was a very strong lady and she is loved by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lucille Wallace of Anson; and her son, Ray Baswell of Abilene, Texas. She...

Jun 17, 2022

Angelita Escamilla, 90, of Abilene TX passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Abilene, TX.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US Hwy 277 S, Abilene, TX from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 11:00am at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel...

Jun 16, 2022

Cody Shawn Sylvest passed away June 16, 2022 in Abilene, TX. Cody was born to Russel Sylvest and Karen Cave Pilgrim on August 22, 1975 in San Angelo, TX. From the very beginning Cody was always on the move, ready for the next adventure, never slowed down, and always had a project to work on. He loved being outside,...

Jun 15, 2022

Peggy Ann Gragiola was born June 9, 1939, to Ella Mae Waldon and William Oscar Sedberry in Blackwell, Texas.   Peggy grew up in Sweetwater and graduated from Sweetwater High School.  She moved to Abilene where she met the love of her life, Phil Gragiola.  Phil and Peggy married in 1958 and remained so until his passing in 2010.  They...

Jun 15, 2022

Jana Marie Scott was born on April 3, 1955. She went to her Heavenly home on June 15, 2022. She was the younger daughter of Dale Dayton Scott and Betty Tyler Scott.

I was a seven-year-old in a Mesquite tree when one of my grandmothers came out and told me I had a...

Jun 10, 2022

Obituary Harriett "Biggalic" Yvette Starks-Ross, 55 died Friday June 10, 2022 at her home. Funeral Services will be Saturday June 18, 2022 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, with Pastor Fredrick Starks, Officiating and Pastor Mike Bonner, Eulogist. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm at the funeral home on Friday June 17, 2022. Harriett...

Jun 6, 2022

Jaqueline Lozano, 34, of Abilene TX passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, in Houston, TX.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 10:00 AM Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S, Abilene, TX.

Jaqueline was born on December 20, 1987, in Abilene, TX to her loving parents Juvenal and...

Jun 3, 2022

Nova Audra Caffey, 93, of Abilene TX passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, in Abilene TX.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 2:00 PM Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S, Abilene, TX. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Monday June 6th from 5:00 to...

Jun 2, 2022

Robert "Bob" James Keppel, 85, of Abilene passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Wednesday June 8, 2022 at 10:00am at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, 7457 W. Lake Rd. Visitation with family will be held Tuesday June 7, from 5:00-7:00pm at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US Hwy 277 S....

May 31, 2022

Thelma Virginia Peoples (Granny) of Abilene, Texas passed away Tuesday May 31, 2022 at the age of 97. Graveside services Tuesday June 7, 2022 at 11:00am in the Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Garden of Memories. Visitation, Monday June 6, 2022 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 HWY 277 South. Reverend James Parker, officiating. Thelma was born in Eastland, Texas...

May 29, 2022

Donna Maude Fiedler passed away on May 29, 2022, at the age of 65 in Lubbock, Tx. Visitation will be held on Monday June 6, 2022, from 10:00am-11:00am at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, followed by funeral services immediately after the visitation. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Donna was born on December 3, 1956...

May 26, 2022

Bobby Jay Prince, 69, of Abilene passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Abilene. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. Bobby was born on February 9, 1953 in Abilene, TX to the late Billy Doyle Prince and Elsie Mae Collie Prince. He proudly served...