Abilene, TX Obituaries

Carole Jean Drennan, born on April 21, 1943, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 82. Carole was a resident of Abilene, Texas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Elliott-Hamil Fu...

Lucille Favila Santana, 96, of Abilene passed away in the comfort of her own home on February 10, 2026, where she had been the lady that lived by the bridge for many years. A Mass of Christian Buria...

Glenda Lynn Tice, age 84, passed away on February 7, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1941. Glenda was a resident of Abilene, Texas.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Linda Sparks on February 8, 2026. Born on December 28, 1944, to her parents, Robert Estell Johnson and Perlena Louise Adams, Linda live...

On February 8, 2026, Fred Allen Stokes Jr., 58, of Abilene, Texas, was called home to be with the Lord. He was joyfully welcomed into eternal peace and reunited with his beloved parents, Fred B. Stoke...

Judith Catherine Grace Crawford was born in Nauvoo, Alabama, on December 12, 1937. She graduated from Walker County High School and married her high school sweetheart, Thurman Crawford, on July 14, 19...

Donnie Lee Spear went to meet her Lord and Savior on February 7, 2026 at the age of 88. There will be a graveside service at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Elmwood Memorial Park under the d...

Kenneth Reed Hughes passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on September 8, 1937. Kenneth was a resident of Abilene, Texas.

Joan Wilkes Salem, 90, of Abilene, Texas passed away on January 31st, 2026. Joan was born in 1935 to Morris, and Margaret Wilkes in Chesapeake Ohio. She moved to Southern California after graduating h...

Dalaijah Lashay Mayes, daughter of Madison Robin White and Dwayne Artonio Eugene Mayes, Jr. entered into life and rest on January 29, 2026. She is survived by her parents; siblings, Prince, Jazelle...

Patricia (Pat) Del Duncan Tucker of Abilene left this world on January 28, 2026, at age 85. She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Della and Thomas Duncan, who moved to Corpus Christi, Texas some six ...

Ronnie Ake, age 67, born January 7, 1959, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Abilene, Texas. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Marie Ellison and...

A visitation will be held at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, located at 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606, on February 1, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The funeral service will take place at the...

With quiet strength, Larry Leroy Fann left this earth to enter eternal rest with his Heavenly Father and his Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ on January 25th, 2026. Leaving behind a legacy filled wit...

Elizabeth Ann Martinez, 74, of New Braunfels TX passed away on January 19, 2026. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held on Friday February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Elliott-H...

Carroll "Corky" Norman Boland, 81, of Abilene, TX, passed away on January 19, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Corky was born in Throckmorton, Texas to Opal and Fred Boland on September 9, 1944. He atte...

Sean Russell Stewart, a man who somehow managed to make accounting look cool and life feel like a Broadway finale, took his final bow on January 18, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. He was 52 years old - though...

Sidney "Buddy" D. Fomby passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 81. Buddy was born on December 7, 1944. He was a resident of Abilene, Texas.

Sue Byrd, 77,of Abilene, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at her home in Abilene after a battle with cancer and heart disease. She was born on May 18, 1948 in Abilene to the late Clifton Ross...

Mary Margaret Ivey Carter, born on September 23, 1939, left her earthly body on January 9, 2026, at the age of 86. Mary was the first girl born to Theodore (Ted) and Dorothy Ivey. She married the lov...

Joyce Laverne Bilbrey, 82, of Merkel passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. Joyce was born on January 21, 1943, in Brownfield, Texas to the late John Robert Simon and Catherine Lewis (Weatherman...

Rosa Lee Johnson, born on August 13, 1925, in Bucklin, Kansas, to parents Franklin Henry McKey and Martha Fern (Smith) McKey, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026, at the age of 100. A resident...

Ronnie Allen Baker, age 68, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on January 3rd, 2026. Born to Floyd and Juanita Baker on June 3rd, 1957, in Albany, Texas. In 1980, he married Mary Jean Unrue, and together ...

Charlotte Bridges was born in Marietta, Georgia on October 15, 1930, to Annie Kuykendall Martin and James Martin. She attended Tift Women’s College and Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas and la...

Roy Dell Knowles, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Abilene, Texas on December 26, 2025. Born on January 5, 1932, in Abilene, Roy lived a life rooted in hard work, faith, and devotion to ...

Sharon Lee Libbers, 77, of Abilene passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on October 3, 1948, in Emporia, Kansas to the late Marvin L...

Stephen Frank Owen, lovingly known as “Papa” was born on June 24, 1955, at Hendricks Hospital in Abilene, Texas. He passed away leaving behind a legacy of deep faith, unwavering love, and a family hel...

Gary Lee Guzick, born on July 19, 1953, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 72. He was a resident of Abilene, Texas.

Tami Lin Riley passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on July 31, 1963, Tami resided in Abilene, Texas. Tami was born in Harrisburg, PA and lived in the greater Harrisburg area unti...

With grace and quiet strength, Colleen Worley left this earth and entered her eternal home with her Heavenly Father on December 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy filled with faith, kindness, service, ...

Marie Agnes Claxon, aged 76, passed away on December 15, 2025. Born on May 17, 1949, Marie was a resident of Abilene, Texas.

Michael Lynn Sine, born on November 8, 1951, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 74. Michael was a resident of Abilene, Texas. A committal service will be held at Glen Abbey Memorial Gard...

Wilma Eudean Perrin, a cherished and compassionate soul, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on May 1, 1932, in Merkel, Texas, Wilma was the kind-hearted daughter of Frank Wilmer ...

Stuart Dean Lindley, born on March 8, 1941, in McCamey, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a resident of Abilene, Texas. May the arms of the Lord embrace the larger-tha...

Delbert L. (Bud) Peterson passed from this life at his home in Lubbock, Texas on December 7, 2025, at the age of 92. Bud was born to Lester L. Peterson and Valvee Van Cleave Peterson in Abilene, Texas...

We are sad to announce the passing of Leo John Smith of Abilene, TX, on December 5, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on August 8, 1933, in North Dakota. He leaves behind to cherish and honor his m...

Mateo Angel Iturbe was born in Texas on December 3, 2025, and passed away on December 4, 2025. He was a resident of Abilene, Texas.

David Tweelings, 71, of Abilene, Texas, passed peacefully at his home overlooking his picturesque property on Lake Fort Phantom, surrounded by loved ones and close family friends on November 28th. 202...

James Philip Kimball was born on August 29, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 79. James was a resident of Abilene, Texas.

Mike Edward Manuel, born on March 18, 1957, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 68. Mike was a resident of Post, Texas.

Betty Allene Hicks, born on April 30, 1945, to parents Lloyd McGuire and Selma (Harris) McGuire, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Betty was known for her compassionate, generous, ho...

Joyce Ann Watts, 79, of Waxahachie, formerly of Denton, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. Graveside services in her honor will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Buffalo ...

Tony Franklin Smart, 65, of Abilene passed away on November 14, 2025. Tony was born on May 27, 1960, along with his twin sister to Coley Franklin Smart and the late Elsie Mae (Cain) Smart. He was bor...

Lynn Thornton Watson was born on December 3, 1943, in Jackson, MS. Lynn passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 81. Lynn was a resident of Abilene, Texas.

Nell Travis Teague Grant, 86, of Abilene passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 14, 2025. Services celebrating her life will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM in t...

Nobuko Brown, 95, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the Lyndale Memory Care Unit. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 1-2:00 PM in the chapel o...

Celestino S. Barron, 87, of Abilene passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic C...

In Loving Memory of Richard Perkins December 7, 1946 – November 5, 2025 Richard Perkins was born on December 7, 1946, in Sonoma, California, to Bruce and Ella Perkins. Richard showed a strong need to...

Gordon Lee Matheny, a beloved man known for his hard-working and kind-hearted nature, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on October 7, 1948, in McCook, Nebraska, he was a cherishe...

Rose Joyce Mullins, 87, of Abilene, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Rose was born on February 4, 1938, in Stamford, Texas to the late Marshall Warren Freeman and Bessi...