Obituaries

Feb 16, 2026

Oretha Sweed Jordan, loving mother and wife, received her crown on February 16, 2026 surrounded by her family.

First Lady Oretha Jordan was born on December 6, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas to George Sweed, Sr and Deborah Rasberry and raised in Coleman, Texas with her siblings by their grandmother Lucy Julia Richardson. Oretha was always a sweet, loving, determined and...

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Larry Casillas Chavez, 78, passed away peacefully at home on February 15 in Abilene, Texas.

Larry was born in 1948 in Los Angeles, California. He spent his early years there before eventually making his way to Abilene, Texas, where he would build a life rooted in family, music, and community. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1969 and remained connected...

Feb 15, 2026

On a beautiful July day in 1929, in Canute, Oklahoma, Leroy King was born to Lawrence and Anne King. From the very beginning, his life would be marked by hard work, quiet strength, and a deep love for God, country, and family.

Leroy attended school in the Mayfield and Sweetwater, Oklahoma districts, where he developed a strong work ethic and...

Feb 13, 2026

Kyle Justin Cannon, passed from this world to his heavenly home on February 10, 2026, at the age of 38. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, immediately followed at 11:00 a.m. by a memorial service in the Chapel. Interment will be in Elmwood Memorial...

Feb 13, 2026

Ruby Mae Redman, 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026. A funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Ruby was born on March 9, 1934, in Lawn, Texas, to Ray and Hollis Workman. She married...

Feb 7, 2026

Autry Lee Blakes

Autry Lee Blakes peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with her family by her side.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, 608 North 7th Street, Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026, at...

Feb 6, 2026

Lena Jaquez passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Midland, TX.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX. Funeral services will be Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX. Interment will follow...

Feb 4, 2026

Lt. Col. Richard (Rich) Mars Reitan (Ret.) 80, took his last flight on 4 February 2026. He was born in Pasadena, California on 1 January 1946, to John and Margaret Reitan. He received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in 1963 and obtained his commission in June 1967, the same month he married high school sweetheart, Judith...

Feb 3, 2026

Dwight Painter passed away peacefully on the morning of February 3, 2026, at 6:45 a.m., surrounded by family who loved him deeply.

Born on November 11, 1928, in Nocona Texas to Gilbert Frances and Byrdeen Painter, Dwight was raised in West Texas, where he learned early the values of hard work, loyalty, and independence. He was a standout athlete at...

Feb 1, 2026

Paul Michael (Mike) Davis, 79, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, February 16, 2026 at Elmwood Funeral Home in Abilene, Texas. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow the visitation.

Born in Stamford, Texas on July 11, 1946, Mike was the son of...

Jan 29, 2026

Celebrating his life; honoring his legacy; forever in our hearts...

It was a brisk Wednesday evening in Atlanta, Georgia on December 20, 2000, when Joe and Patrice Plato received a blessing in human form: Their firstborn Joe Solomon Plato, Jr. entered this life, letting out his first cry and blinking his bright eyes. The young military family left Atlanta and...

Jan 29, 2026

Jacqueline Henderson Napier passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on January 29, 2026. Services will be held Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM, at Elmwood Funeral Home in Abilene, Tx. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.

Jackie was born on August 7, 1933 in Fredericksburg, TX. She lived on the Henderson family ranch outside of Eldorado, where...

Jan 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melanie Denise Hunsaker, of Abilene, Texas, who went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026, at the age of 70. Melanie was born on July 18, 1955, in Mesa, Arizona, to LeRoy and Dolores Hahn.Melanie devoted many years of her life to her family and public service....

Jan 26, 2026

Peggy Annett Inman, 85, passed away peacefully January 26, 2026. A visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 5, 2026 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow the service at Elmwood Memorial Park.

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Jan 25, 2026

Demario Exavien-Pedroza Falcon gained his angel wings on January 25, 2026. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Graham Street Church of Christ, 2158 Graham Street, Abilene, Texas. Interment will follow at Elmwood...

Jan 24, 2026

Alfred "Freddie" Martinez Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a rosary from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 6,...

Jan 23, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pat Wayne Phillips Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who departed this life on January 23, 2026. Born May 18, 1958, in Odessa, Texas, Pat brought joy, kindness, and laughter to all who knew him. He made his home in Abilene, Texas, where he built...

Jan 22, 2026

James Randall "Randy" AlexanderOctober 23, 1944 - January 22, 2026

James Randall "Randy" Alexander, 81, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026, with his son by his side. He was born on October 23, 1944, in Abilene, and his birth was attended by his grandfather, Dr. Jim Alexander, as he was delivered into the world.

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Jan 22, 2026

Randy Lee Owens, born on February 15, 1973, in Abilene, Texas, passed away January 22, 2026. Randy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, cherished by all who knew him and celebrated for his vibrant spirit and love for life.

 Randy called Abilene home most of his life but enjoyed 11 years in Casper Wyoming.  He was proudly serving...