Obituaries

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...

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...

Kalu Mizar

Kalu Mizar

Apr 26, 2025

Today, we come together to celebrate the life of our beloved husband/ father/ grandfather Kalu Man Mizar. He was not only our guiding light but also a pillar of our strength for our family, he was a one man army. Though he may have been taken from us too soon his spirit will forever live on in the memories we...

Dianne Davis

Dianne Davis

Apr 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne Davis on April 19, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Dianne was a loving wife, devoted mother, and grandmother, a cherished friend to many. Her kind spirit and warm smile touched the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

A celebration of Dianne's life will take place on...

Gerrilee Mullins

Gerrilee Mullins

Apr 17, 2025

Gerrilee Mullins 91, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her home in Abilene, Texas. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 24th at 1 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.

Born in Portales, New Mexico to Richard Cub and Sarah Margaret Russell on January 11, 1934. Gerrilee was one of eight children and graduated from Portales...

Cecilia Rodriquez

Cecilia Rodriquez

Apr 12, 2025

In loving memory of Cecilia Maria Rodriquez who passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Cecilia was born on February 5, 1953, in Sanderson, Texas, to the late Polo Rodriquez and Maria de la Luz Rodriquez.

Cecilia worked for the Wylie School District for over 25 years and owned her own business cleaning...

Mardene Bergstrom Bryson

Mardene Bergstrom Bryson

Apr 12, 2025

Mardene Elaine Bergstrom Bryson graduated from this earthly life on Saturday, April 12, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, beginning at 2pm at

Elmwood Funeral Homes located at 5750 US-277 Abilene, Texas 79606. A viewing will be available from 12:30pm-1:30pm at the same location.

Her celebration of life will be hosted on Friday,...

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith

Apr 12, 2025

Nancy Smith, 73, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Monday, April 14, 2025, at Bluff Creek Cowboy Church, 3802 FM 2405, Winters, Texas. Born on February 13, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Walter and Dorcas Hollis, Nancy lived a life full of purpose, kindness, and grace.

Nancy pursued...

Joyce Patterson

Joyce Patterson

Apr 9, 2025

Joyce Patterson, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Abilene, Texas surrounded by family. A visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday, April 14, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Texas State...

William Spaunhorst

William Spaunhorst

Apr 9, 2025

William Francis Spaunhorst, 89, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 16, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Thursday April 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South,...

Wynell Rayford Williams

Wynell Rayford Williams

Apr 9, 2025

Wynell Rayford Williams, 85, of Abilene transitioned on April 9, 2025.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 2:30 pm at Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas, 79606 with Rev. R.E. Carter and Reverend Dr. Kelvin J. Kelly, officiating. Interment will be private at a later date....

Jamey Garrison

Jamey Garrison

Apr 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamey Aaron Garrison, who left us on April 9, 2025, at the age of 44. Born on February 24, 1981, in Bryan, Texas, Jamey was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend who brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.

Jamey dedicated many years of his life...

Janis Adams

Janis Adams

Apr 4, 2025

Janis Marlene Adams, 93, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on March 3, 1932, and spent most of her life in her beloved hometown of Abilene, Texas.

Janis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Otis Adams, in 1997, and...

Ronald Hart

Ronald Hart

Apr 3, 2025

Ronald Leroy Hart, 84, passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Monday April 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

Ronald was born in Electra, Texas on March 29, 1941, to his loving parents Henry and Jerry Hart. He served...