Obituaries

Anna Karen Frost

Apr 16, 2024

Anna Karen Frost, beloved by family, friends, and the community, passed away on April 16, 2024, at the age of 76 after bravely battling Glioblastoma for 18 months. Anna was born on January 27, 1948, in Abilene, Texas, to Conway and Elizabeth (Owen) Frost.

Anna Karen's journey was marked by a deep love for learning and the arts. She graduated...

John Trey Pierce

Mar 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved John "Trey" Pierce, born on September 29, 1977, in Abilene, TX and passed away on March 28, 2024.

Remembered by his surviving relatives, including his daughter, Harlie Shae Nelson; wife, Charie Graham; sister, Jessica Ann Pierce-Griswold and husband, David Benjamin Griswold; father, Thomas Franklin Walker; stepmother, Sara Walker;...

Edward Lopez

Apr 29, 2024

Joseph Emory

Apr 27, 2024

Joseph Fenton Emory of Abilene went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Joseph was born July 24, 1934 to Fred and Viola Mitchell Emory in Hopewell, VA. He was the fourth of ten children. Joseph moved to Abilene in 1956 and married Arlene Johnson, his wife of 53 years. Joseph was a radio operator in the...

James Davis

Apr 25, 2024

James Roy Davis, lovingly known as "Jim" to his friends, passed away on April 25, 2024, in Abilene, TX at the age of 84. Born on October 22, 1939, to James and Clara Davis, Jim's life was marked by dedication, hard work, and love.

On September 9, 1961, Jim exchanged vows with the love of his life, Nancy Jean Davis,...

Kristel Cooley

Apr 24, 2024

Kristel Anne Cooley left this world unexpectedly from illness and gained her angel wings on April 24, 2024. Kristel was born to Doug and Ilona Alexander on June 10th, 1985, in Germany. She grew up and made memories with her older brother, David Alexander, eventually leaving Germany around the age of five. With her father in the military, they eventually...

Inez Tucker

Apr 23, 2024

Aletha Inez Tucker will be laid to rest on May 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM graveside service.

Inez was born in McLean, Texas on August 16, 1921. After 4 years there they moved to Abilene area. She graduated in 1938 from Tuscola high school, then moved to Shamrock, Texas. While shopping for shoes with her cousin she met the...

Mac Bowman

Apr 19, 2024

Mac Bowman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, uncle, and Navy veteran, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the age of 82 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Graveside service will begin immediately following at 1:00 PM in Elmwood Memorial...

Leigha Stevens

Apr 18, 2024

Leigha Stevens, 77, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 18, 2024 at her home in Abilene, TX.

Leigha was born on October 18, 1946 in Olney, Illinois born to James Edward Walters and Beatrice Michels.

Mrs. Stevens is survived by her loving husband,...

Betty Wicker

Apr 17, 2024

Betty Marie Wicker was born January 25,1929, in the state of California, raised by her father Lee Parks in Winters, Tx. Betty graduated from Ballinger High School in 1946, then married Billy B. Massey in 1947. She attended Draughons Business College in 1947 and then moved to Austin to help her husband Billy get through pharmacy school at the University...

Katrina Paro

Apr 17, 2024

Katrina Renee Paro of Abilene, TX. passed away on April 17, 2024, in the comfort of her home with family at the age of 49. She was born on May 17, 1974. She had been chronically ill for years. She loved her children and had her fur baby killer by her side the entire time.

 She is preceded in death by...

Ronald White

Apr 13, 2024

Ronald Eugene White, 78, of Boerne, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2024. Ron was born in Big Spring, Texas, to Elmo and Juanita White. A visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM on Friday, April 19, 2024, in the Elmwood...

Peggy Campbell

Apr 12, 2024

Peggy Dawn Campbell, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 64. A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Born on March 1, 1960, to Paul and Eleanor Angleton in...

Joy Castleman

Apr 10, 2024

Joy Duckworth Castleman, 89, passed away on April 10, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 18, 2024, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM immediately following the visitation.  

Joy was born in Oklahoma, but it wasn’t long before her parents...

James Kilton

Apr 6, 2024

James Robert Kilton, 76, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery of Abilene, 7457 West Lake...

Sharon Bruneau

Apr 5, 2024

Sharon Lyn Pehl Bruneau (73) beloved by many, was born July 21, 1950, and passed into life eternal April 5, 2024.

Sharon was born to Chester and Laguan Carroll in Three Rivers, TX, where she spent her early childhood. In 1963 the family relocated to Abilene where she attended Abilene schools and was a 1969 Abilene High School graduate....

Mary Tavera

Apr 4, 2024

Mary Tavera was born on January 11, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas to the late Macedonio Donias and Adelina Garcia Donias. She peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on April 4, 2024.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:00am at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

In addition to her parents,...

Frances Mijares

Apr 4, 2024

With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the family of Frances M. Mijares announce the passing of our brave, kind, caring, strong and undeniably compassionate mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She passed in the early morning hours of April 4, 2024. Frances was born on January 29th, 1945 in Abilene, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Jessie and...

Esperanza Mendoza

Apr 2, 2024

Esperanza (Hope) Mendoza, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Esperanza was born in San Angelo, Tx. to Secundino and Josefa Lopez on April 20, 1940. In her childhood, she traveled the country as a migrant worker helping to support her family. They eventually settled...

Daniel Salazar

Apr 1, 2024

Daniel "Danny" Salazar, beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, and adventurer, passed away on April 1, 2024 at the age of 21. Danny's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love, passion, and an insatiable curiosity for the world around him. Visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM in...