Raymond "Ray" Larry Shaw
Oct 10, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Larry Shaw; Beloved Husband, Father, Grampy, and Lifelong Longhorn
Raymond "Ray" Shaw, known to friends and colleagues simply as Shaw, and to his grandkids and great-grandkids as the beloved Grampy, has passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. He was 87 years old, and so full of stories, laughter, and the kind of wisdom you only get after...
Rodney Melvin Brooks
Oct 9, 2025
Rodney Melvin Brooks was born April 23, 1967, in Abilene, Texas. While residing with his beloved grandmother Zilpher Sims, he attended Abilene public schools. At a young age, Rodney developed a passion for music. As time went on, he learned to play the guitar and write his own music. He also had a passion for playwriting and filmography. He wrote...
Kay Musemeche
Oct 8, 2025
Kay Musemeche, 69, of Stamford, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. She was born on July 28, 1956, in Abilene, Texas, to Laverne and Charles Horn.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Laverne and Charles Horn; her brother, Charles Russell "Rusty" Horn and his wife Betsy; and her brother-in-law, Sam Peak.
She is survived by her devoted husband,...
Orneita Burton
Oct 5, 2025
Orneita Burton was born April 6, 1957, in Blytheville, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late Rennie and Everlena Gray. Orneita was a faithful Christian, serving humbly in the church and community until her passing.
As a professor of Operations Management, Information Systems (ERP, E-Commerce, Business Intelligence/Data Analysis), and Microeconomics at Abilene Christian University (ACU), she worked diligently even...
Otis Andre Guthrie
Sep 30, 2025
Otis Andre Guthrie passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.
Andre was born in Seattle, Washington, on June 30, 1964, to his father, Otis Guthrie, and his mother, Roberta Guthrie. He attended...
Judy Ingram
Sep 30, 2025
Judy Janet Ingram passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to her parents, George and Veary Clair.
A memorial service celebrating Judy's life will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.
For...
Koti Lynn Goolsby-White
Sep 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Koti Lynn Goolsby aka Koti Lynn White, who left this world on September 29, 2025, at the young age of 21. Born on July 21, 2004, in Abilene, Texas, Koti was a beloved soulmate, daughter, sister, great-granddaughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who...
Susan Lenville
Sep 19, 2025
Susan M. (Panaia) Lenville, age 80 of Springfield, Massachusetts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center with her husband of 60 years, her daughter, and her grandchildren by her side.
Born in Springfield, MA to the late Ellery and Mary Jeanette (Perkins) Panaia, Susan enjoyed weekends at...
Scott Hassel
Sep 19, 2025
Scott Hassel never met a stranger, and he never passed up the chance to share a laugh, a story, or an encouraging word. On September 19, 2025, Scott finished his race here on earth and is now swapping stories and cheering for his family and "the Longhorns" from above.
Born in Peru, Indiana to Auslin and Gene Hassel on August...
Holly "Elmwood Grief Therapy Dog"
Sep 19, 2025
Holly the Goldendoodle crossed the rainbow bridge on September 19, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, after a long, hard-fought dog-fight with her nemesis, cancer.
Born in Grand Prairie on December 23, 2016, Holly quickly realized her purpose in life: to love people through their hardest days. As a certified grief therapy dog, she proudly served families at Elmwood Funeral Home, dedicating her...
Janith Ake
Sep 18, 2025
Janith Carol Ake, 82, passed away on Thursday September 18, 2025 in Abilene, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, care giving, and love. Born in Frederick, Oklahoma to Olen and Clodell Stone on November 15, 1942. Janith's journey through life took her to Texas and California.
Visitation will be Tuesday September 23, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM...
Daniel Vance
Sep 14, 2025
Daniel A. Vance (Dan) of Abilene died Sunday morning, September 14, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on Christmas Day, 1944 in Borger, Texas, Dan was 80 years old. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
Dan enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 and was a very proud veteran. He was consistently chosen to...
Frank Thacker
Sep 14, 2025
Frank Thacker, 93, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. A time of visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South in Abilene. A celebration of Frank’s life will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in...
Michael McGrew
Sep 13, 2025
Michael Jeffery McGrew
Abilene – Michael Jeffery McGrew, 70 passed from this life on September 13, 2025. Please Join us for time of remembrance and celebration. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 23,2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM, and the Funeral service will take place Wednesday 24, 2025 at 10:00 am at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel.
Michael was born to B. L. McGrew...
David Hodnett
Sep 10, 2025
David Hodnett, born on March 15, 1947, will be remembered and celebrated after his passing on September 10, 2025. He is survived by his loving sister, Jane Fisher, and his cherished nephew, James Fisher, as well as his additional nephews, Scott Heri and Larry Ray Cullens. Their lives have been touched by David's humor, warmth, and undeniable spirit.David's journey began...
Terry Tacker
Sep 10, 2025
Terry D. Tacker, 75, of Abilene, passed on to Heaven on Wednesday September 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 15, 2025, at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, 701 S. Pioneer Drive, with Dr. Jeff Reid officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US-277. Terry's...
Joyce Suggs
Sep 9, 2025
Mary Joyce (McCain) Suggs, 91, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Born in Sylvester Texas on September 20, 1933, she was the second child of Medford and Ethel McCain. She married her high school sweetheart, Stephen Hollabaugh, and graduated from Roby High School in 1952. Together they raised two sons, Phil and Wayne, in Roby...
Jasa Chanté Johnson
Sep 8, 2025
Jasa Chanté Johnson, lovingly known as J, JChante, Mama, and Mom-Mom, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2025, at the age of 51. She was born on November 29, 1973, in Abilene, Texas, where she spent her life surrounded by family and friends who adored her.
Jasa was the heartbeat of her family a devoted wife, mother,...
Ilona Alexander
Sep 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ilona Alexander, who left us peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 64. Ilona was born in Germany on December 16, 1960, and spent her life as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, residing in Abilene, Texas.
Ilona was married to, Doug Alexander, for 45 wonderful years. Their...
Chrissy Rodriguez
Sep 7, 2025
Dolores “Chrissy” Rodriguez, 53, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Thursday, September 11, 2025, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 12, 2025, also in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to...
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