Obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

Henery "Hank" Leon White, 79, of Athens, Tx., passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, in Athens, Tx. A private graveside burial will be held on April 16, 2020, at 11:00 am at Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park. Due to restrictions in place because of the COVID-19 virus, service attendance will be limited. If you would like to attend the...

Apr 11, 2020

Monique “T T” Sherone Alexander Monique Sherone Alexander was born April 25, 1973, in Breckenridge Texas. Graveside Services will be at the Albany Cemetery on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 2:00pm. We asked that you stay in your vehicles and turn your radio's to FM 105.7 to listen to the live broadcast. You will not be able to listen from...

Apr 10, 2020

Mary Ann Bluhm “Grandmother” was born October 11, 1937 to Herbert and Helen C. Bryant in the sand hills of Eastern New Mexico outside the community of Lingo. She passed unexpectedly on Good Friday, April 10, at the age of 82, to celebrate Easter for the first time, face to face, with her Risen Savior, Jesus Christ! She was...

Apr 9, 2020

Lila Lee Robertson was born on May 5, 1928 to George Ira Fails and Glenn Inez (Harris) Fails in Wellington Texas. She passed away peacefully on April 9, 2020 at the age of 91 and is now in the loving presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lila was an active member of the Wylie Baptist Church until her...

Apr 5, 2020

Marilyn Kay Cherry Bailey, age 76, passed away in her home in Abilene Texas on April 5, 2020. She was born on September 17, 1943, in Syracuse Kansas to William David and Alice Marie Cherry. She retired from TJ Maxx after 20 years of retail sales. She Loved sitting in front of the computer looking at butterflies and beautiful flowers....

Apr 2, 2020

Gerald Gordon “Gordy” Hallford, 72, of Buffalo Gap, passed away peacefully in his home on April 2, 2020, in Buffalo Gap, TX. Gordy was born January 7, 1948, in Abilene, TX to the late Gerald Moody Hallford and Billie LaWanda Anderson Hallford. Gordy was a hard-working man, was a skilled boiler Maker and iron worker. He was also a well-respected...

Mar 27, 2020

Betty L. Miller, 87, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. A private family service was held under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home. Betty was born April 25,1932 in Stafford, Kansas to Alfred and Ruth Byer. Betty met a man by the name of Herbert Miller and the two were joined in marriage on September 12,...

Mar 23, 2020

Traci Michele Lemons Abbe Noah February 14, 1973- March 23, 2020 Traci was born on February 14, 1973 in Morton, Texas to Al and Peggy Lemons. Traci grew up in White Deer, Texas and graduated from White deer High School in 1991. Upon graduation she moved to Abilene, Texas to attend McMurry University. She planted roots and made Abilene...

Mar 21, 2020

On October 23, 1929, this world was blessed with Loren Boyd Henson. The world, and especially our family, lost a great man on March 21, 2020. Some people called him Boyd, some people called him Loren, and some people called him Papa. He lived a wonderful 90 years. He was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and his family moved to...

Mar 21, 2020

Frank Henry Ledbetter Sr., 82, passed away in Brownwood, TX on Saturday, March 21, 2020. A private service will be held at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene. Frank was born on July 14, 1937 to parents John and Clara Ledbetter in Albany, TX. He spent his childhood in Albany where he attended school. He was a very hard working...

Mar 19, 2020

Earl Thomas was born October 5, 1946 to the parents of Thurman and Annie Lee Thomas. The Lord called him home Thursday, March 19, 2020. Earl Thomas was a hardworking, fun-loving man that was known to everyone as Big Earl. He worked for the City of Abilene and is fondly remembered for driving his truck and saying hello to everyone...

Mar 14, 2020

Obituary Otis Wiley was born in Merkel, TX on October 31, 1938, to L.T. “Fireball” Wiley and Leona Andrew, where his grandfather, Enoch, was Pastor of The Mission Church. His Grandparents were the First Black Settlers in the History of Taylor County. Otis passed away quietly on March 14, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Otis attended school in Trent, TX...

Mar 14, 2020

Joe Dan Oden, 65, of Albany, Texas died on March 14, 2020 in Weatherford, Texas.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services are pending indefinitely. A memorial service and celebration of life party will be held at the soonest possible time, with an announcement of those services being run in this paper at that time.

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Mar 7, 2020

Lois Elaine Gowler, 85, of Abilene, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2020. Lois was a longtime resident of Abilene. She was a very hard worker and a great provider for her family. She worked as a loan officer and insurance agent for many years. Lois was one of the best people you could ever meet. She was...

Mar 3, 2020

Stanley G Key, 71, beloved father, loving husband and incredible friend was called to his eternal resting place on March 3, 2020. He entered this world on November 29, 1948 in Lovington, NM to Vernon Newton (Jack) and Jewell Key.  After graduating from Abilene High School in 1966, he attended Hardin Simmons University, graduating in 1969. He attended...