Obituaries

Cynthia Wright

Cynthia Wright

May 23, 2025

Cynthia Louise Wright, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.

Born on November 2, 1941, in Balboa District, Panama Canal Zone to Fred Van Siclen and Lillian Hambleton, Cynthia spent her early years abroad before moving to Long Island, New York, at the age of 12....

Harris Napier

Harris Napier

May 22, 2025

Harris Goldman Napier passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 22, 2025. Services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Elmwood Funeral Home in Abilene, Tx. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM.

Harris was born May 4, 1931, in Brady, Texas. His parents, Floyd and Allene, lived in Menard, Tx, where Harris...

Becky Windham

Becky Windham

May 21, 2025

Becky Windham, 71, passed away in Abilene, Texas on May 21, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 27,2025 from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will be Wednesday, May 28,2025 at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

She...

Edward Przybysz

Edward Przybysz

May 20, 2025

Edward Przybysz, 79, passed away on May 20, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 27,2025, followed by a brunch immediately after the service. A memorial and burial will take place at Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park at 12:30 PM.

Edward was born on November 26, 1945,...

Judith Davis

Judith Davis

May 16, 2025

Judith "Judy" Anne Rice Davis, 87, of Abilene passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. also at Elmwood officiated by Jerry Stewart with burial to follow...

Megan Jiminez

Megan Jiminez

May 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Megan Leigh Ann Jiminez of Abilene, Texas, has gained her angel wings. Though she is no longer with us, she now watches over us as our guardian angel. Megan left this world far too soon on May 10, 2025 at 33 years old. Her vibrant presence, loving spirit, and unforgettable personality touched...

James Cox

James Cox

May 8, 2025

James Edwards Cox, who departed this world on May 8, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on March 6, 1970, .

To honor Grand Master James Cox extraordinary life, Memorial service will take place on June 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Additionally, those unable to attend in person can join in...

Charles Eoff

Charles Eoff

May 7, 2025

Sulphur Springs

Funeral service for Charles Alvin Eoff, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday, May...

Estella Silva

Estella Silva

May 7, 2025

Estella Trevino Silva, an amazing, beautiful, caring soul was taken home to Heaven on May 7, 2025. She was born on December 11, 1939 to Juan Casanova Trevino and Fermina Coronado Trevino in Floresville, Texas. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and loved unconditionally. She was the heart of the family that brought everyone together. She shined...

Margaret Atkins

Margaret Atkins

May 6, 2025

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Elizabeth Pate Atkins. Margaret was a lifelong devoted Christian and member of the Church of Christ. Besides being a dutiful and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Margaret was loved by everyone who knew her. Margaret passed away peacefully at age 92, on May...

Nix Cook

Nix Cook

May 6, 2025

Nix Cook Jr, age 94, passed away at his home on May 6, 2025 surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held on Saturday May 10 from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. The funeral service will be held on Monday May 12 at 11:00 AM at Faith Deliverance Community Church 5501...

Mary Rivas

Mary Rivas

May 5, 2025

Mary Rivas, 61, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will follow immediately at 11:00 AM.

Mary was born on March 22, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Earnest...

Jonathan Burrus

Jonathan Burrus

May 5, 2025

Jonathan Bryan Burrus, 49, of Abilene, Texas, took his final ride far too soon, leaving behind a big space in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him.

Born and raised in Abilene, Jonathan was a proud graduate of Cooper High School and spent his working years with CWS, which became a part of his family. He finished out his...

Ricky Beasley

Ricky Beasley

May 2, 2025

Ricky Dan Beasley, 66, of Abilene, Texas, passed away at his home on May 2, 2025. Born and raised in Texas, Ricky lived more than 40 years in Clyde, Texas, where he graduated from Eula High School in 1977. He spent his life working hard and living even harder. His entire career was dedicated to the oilfield—he spent many years...

Ramiro Herrera

Ramiro Herrera

May 1, 2025

Ramiro Herrera, 70, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, surrounded by his family in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX, 79606. Funeral service will be Tuesday May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart...

Marty Niebelski

Marty Niebelski

Apr 28, 2025

Marcin Andrzej Niebelski, lovingly known as “Marty,” passed away on April 28, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 48. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, devotion, and deep love for his family and community. A time of visitation will be 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277...

Merle Knox

Merle Knox

Apr 28, 2025

Merle Edward Knox, 80, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 27 ,2025 surrounded by those who loved him most.

Born on May 4, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Merle grew up and graduated from Bloomington High School. In 1965, he served his country in Vietnam as a fighter plane mechanic in the US Air Force. He approached...