Obituaries

Hazel Tucker

Jul 12, 2025

Hazel Jean Tucker went to her heavenly home peacefully on July 12, 2025. Her life was a beautiful reflection of love, dedication, and joy, centered around her family and a career that brought her great purpose.

Hazel devoted 28 years of compassionate service as a nurse at Cook Children's Outpatient Surgery Center, where she touched countless lives with her gentle spirit...

Maria Ortega

Jul 11, 2025

Maria Ortega, born on October 2, 1940, in Odem, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, in Abilene. She lived a life filled with faith, family, and a deep love for her community. Maria was a devoted Catholic who cherished her church and its teachings, spending countless hours in prayer and service.

Raised in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico by her beloved...

Norma Sierra

Jul 8, 2025

Norma Olga Sierra, 73, passed away on July 8, 2025 in Abilene, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sunday, July 13, 2025 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, July 14, 2025 at Graham Street Church of Christ, 2158 Graham Street,...

Ja'nessa Ramirez

Jul 6, 2025

Ja’nessa Gabrielle Ramirez, was born on July 4th, 2025 at 12:26PM weighing 1 pound 4 ounces and 12 inches long to two very proud parents, Jeremiah Ramirez and Gabriella Alvarez. These two loving and excited parents were blessed with their very own firecracker.

Baby Ja’nessa might’ve been here briefly but she made a huge impact in our lives. Ja’nessa brought two...

Rose Stubbs

Jul 5, 2025

Rose Stubbs, 97, joined her Heavenly Father on July 5, 2025, in Merkel, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Elmwood...

Robert & Joni

Jul 4, 2025

Robert Leroy Brake, Sr., 67, and Joni Kay Brake, 66, of Abilene, Texas, passed away together on July 4, 2025, after being caught in the tragic flooding along the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, Texas.

Robert was born on September 6, 1957, in Tipton, Indiana, to Albert and Marilyn Brake. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before...

Jacqueline Solis

Jul 4, 2025

Jacqueline Moreno Solis (Jackie), 50, of Richardson, Texas, died peacefully on July 4, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation/Rosary will be on Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home - Funeral services will be on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Pallotti Church in Abilene.

Born on November 5, 1974, in Stamford, Texas,...

Loretha Knight

Jun 30, 2025

Loretha Mae Knight went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. A visitation will be 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will begin immediately following the visitation at 2:00 PM. Entombment will be in Elmwood Memorial Park. 

Born on January 29, 1931, to...

Adolfo Hernandez

Jun 25, 2025

Adolfo Jose Sumaya Hernandez, 48, passed away on June 25,2025 in Abilene, TX.

A visitation will be held on Monday June 30, 2025, from 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM and the rosary will follow from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be Tuesday July 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM at...

Adriana Gonzales

Jun 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts yet a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Adriana Faith Gonzales, born on November 5, 1983, in Culver City, California. Adriana left this world peacefully on June 24, 2025. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished sister who leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and...

Lloyd Legg

Jun 23, 2025

Lloyd Lawrence Legg Jr., 62, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Abilene, Texas.

Lloyd was born in Abilene, Texas on September 7, 1962, to his dad Lloyd Lawrence Legg and his mother Pasty Davis.

In his early days Lloyd worked alongside his father, Sherman Davis, at Davis Tires during high school, Lloyd's work ethic was not just a means...

Jerry Storey

Jun 14, 2025

Jerry Bruce Storey, 88, born and raised in Abilene Texas passed away peacefully at home in Flower Mound, Texas, surrounded by his family on Saturday June 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church 2801 Antilley Rd. Abilene TX.79606 on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be...

Helen Butler

Jun 10, 2025

Helen "Deanna" Harris Butler, born February 4th, 1939 in New Liberty, IL.

Visitation will be Monday June 16, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Graveside services will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM on Monday June 16, 2025 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

Preceded in Death...

Karén Pierce

Jun 10, 2025

On June 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas at the age of 89, Karén Mae (Tidwell) Pierce was called home to be with the Lord in heaven.

Karén was born in Haskell, Texas on May 22, 1936, to Lloyd Taylor “Skinny” Tidwell and Charlene (Allen) Tidwell. She spent her early years in Haskell and Baytown, Texas and later moved to Abilene. Karén...

Angelo "Tony" Nigro

Jun 6, 2025

Angelo Vincent “Tony” Nigro, 82, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 5:00 PM -7:00 PM, Monday, June 9, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Midway Cemetery in Hodges,...

Benny Wofford

Jun 3, 2025

Benny Eugene Wofford, 66, of Noodle, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2025. A man as real as the land he loved, Benny lived life on his own terms—leaving behind a trail of memories built on hard work, loud laughter, and deep devotion to friends and family. He had a heart big enough to turn every stranger into a friend...

Manuela Diaz

Jun 1, 2025

Nelly was a beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and so much more. After a courageous battle with breast cancer for a third time, Nelly left us peacefully on June 01, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Manuela “Nelly” Diaz, 75, was born November 25, 1949 in Haskell, Texas to Ramon and Felisitas “Licha” Sosa. She is survived by...

Peter Kenny

May 30, 2025

Peter William Kenny went to his eternal home on May 30, 2025, at 5:03 a.m. in Dallas, Texas. His passing followed a joyful weekend surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be Monday June 2, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, the rosary will be 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene,TX....

Jesus Martinez

May 29, 2025

Jesus L. Martinez, 91, of Little Elm, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on May 29, 2025.  Visitation will start at 6:00 PM and the Rosary will be at 6:30-8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Elmwood Funeral Home at 5750 US-27, Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St....

Anthony "Tony" Woolf

May 28, 2025

Anthony "Tony" O. Woolf, 79, passed away May 28, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will begin immediately after visitation at 2:00 PM.

Tony was born on July 12, 1945, in Hamlin, Texas, to William Henry and Beulah...