Obituaries

Nita Barker

Jan 5, 2017

Nita F. Barker, 92, passed away January 5, 2017 in Abilene. Graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday January 10th at 2:00 PM in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, with Rev. Mark Etheridge officiating. Nita was Born on October 22, 1924 in Eastland Texas, she graduated from Olden High School, Ranger Jr. College and Harris School of...

Manuel Biera Jr.

Dec 31, 2016

Manuel C. Biera Jr, 53, passed Saturday, December 31, 2016 alongside his family members, after a brave battle with cancer. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Rosary will be at 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in the...

Delores Hagens

Dec 24, 2016

Delores W. Hagens, 93, formerly of Abilene, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 24, in The Woodlands. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 30 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410...

Marvin Lorenz

Dec 23, 2016

Marvin G. Lorenz, 94, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 in a local hospital. A funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 29th in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 0 Hwy 77 South. Marvin was born December 29, 1921 in Burkburnett, Texas to Sidney and Rosa Lorenz. He married Ruby Dillard on April 6, 1942 in...

Pamela Bruce

Dec 21, 2016

Pamela Gail Nelson Bruce, 50, unexpectedly passed away December 21, 2016. A gathering will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27 with a memorial service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 S., Abilene, Texas. Pamie was born in Oklahoma City, OK to parents Glenn and Cynthia Nelson on November 22, 1966....

Kay Logston

Dec 20, 2016

Kay Logston, 79, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 20, 2016. She entered this world on September 29, 1937 in Stamford, TX, born to Bert and Marie Davis. She is survived by her children: Kelly Robinson (Shelly), Karman Abel (Robert), Linda Johnson and Brenda Roberts. "Mimi" also cherished her five grandchildren: Josh...

Deidra Simmons

Dec 15, 2016

Deidra Mae Simmons of Abilene, TX went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2016. She was born August 27, 1950 in Winters, TX to Walter and Barbara Templeton. She graduated high school in 1969 at Sweetwater High School in Sweetwater TX. She then graduated nursing school in Mineral Wells, TX. Deidra married Gary Simmons on May 15,...

Barton Williams

Dec 14, 2016

Barton Williams, 75, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 14, 2016. He entered this world on August 11, 1941 in St. Louis, MO, born to Sylvester and Dorothy Williams. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Williams; son, Rodger Williams; daughter, Laurie Tatom; three grandsons, Carl Williams, Jonathan Turner and TJ...

Robert Thomas

Dec 12, 2016

Robert Odell "Capt N" Thomas Jr. Robert Odell Thomas Jr. 68 died Monday, December 12, 2016 at Hendick Medical Center. Funeral Service Will be Monday, December 19, 2016 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Memorial Park. The wake will be at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00...

Richard Mabry

Dec 1, 2016

Richard (Rick) Charles Mabry, 67, of Abilene, TX, passed away December 1, 2016 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX. Rick was born June 28, 1949 in Topeka, KS to Charles Harold Mabry and Charlotte Irene (McKinley) Mabry. Rick graduated Shawnee Mission West High School and received a Bachelor's of Business Administration (1971) from Washburn University and a Doctor...

Kenneth Willard

Nov 24, 2016

Kenneth N. Willard died on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016 at his home in Abilene, Texas after losing his battle with cancer. He was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on November 2, 1931 a son of Alonzo and Grace (Norton) Willard. On February 28, 1958, he married Janet Ellen Steinke in Oceanside, California. Ken retired as a Staff...

Deborah Elmore

Nov 19, 2016

Our loved one passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services will be conducted by Kyle Brown and Tim Truitt on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10:00 am at Elmwood Memorial Chapel. Burial will take place immediately following in Elmwood Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home....

Helen Wood

Nov 18, 2016

Helen Jeanne Wood, 94, passed away November 18, 2016 in Abilene. Visitation will be Monday, November 21, 2016 from 12:00 noon till 2:00 PM, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A graveside funeral service will follow the visitation at 2:00 PM, Monday in Elmwood Memorial Park. Helen was born March 28, 1922 in Eastland, Texas to parents,...

Paul Eck

Nov 16, 2016

Paul Robert Eck, 74, passed away November 16, 2016 in Abilene. His Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November, 19, 2016 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. He was born in a Missouri doctor's house, as an 8-month baby weighing 3lbs, Paul grew into a big man. He went far as a...

Aurora Huerta

Nov 12, 2016

Service Funeral Service Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel 5750 HWY 277 South Abilene, TX  79606 Monday, November 14, 2016 2:00 p.m. Cemetery Elmwood Memorial Park 5750 HWY 277 South Abilene, TX  79606

Frances Plank

Nov 11, 2016

Frances Wilson Plank began her journey back home on November 11, 2016. Reluctant to leave her earth bound family and loved ones, yet anxious to reunite with the ones who had gone before. She often spoke of her desire to walk the streets of gold with her "Savior". Frances was born at home on June 19, 1926 to Vera...

Erasmo Deanda

Oct 29, 2016

Erasmo Joe DeAnda was born on Feb 3, 1934 and went to heaven on October 29, 2016. He was 82 years old and died peacefully at his home in San Antonio. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, November 4, 2016 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 5,...

Debra Helgerson

Oct 28, 2016

Debra Jean Helgerson passed away October 28, 2016 in Abilene. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM, Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Her funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, November 4, 2016 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park....

Johnny Rutledge

Oct 27, 2016

Johnny D. Rutledge, Jr. age 70, passed away on October 27, 2016 in Sugarland, Texas. Johnny was born on August 10, 1946 in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1964. After graduation, he attended technical school. Johnny enlisted in the United States Navy where he served aboard the USS Kittyhawk during the Vietnam War. Johnny retired...

Teofilo Lujan

Oct 25, 2016

Teofilo Lujan, 91, beloved Father and Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on October 25, 2016. He entered this world on December 24, 1924 in Grand Falls, TX, born to Nolberto and Eleuteria Lujan. He is survived by his daughters Linda L. Jurado (Alfredo), Mary L. Martin (Robert) & Liza Lujan Riley (Michael), 5 grandchildren, Nancy (Steve),...