All Obituaries

Sue Ellen Young, 72, of Abilene passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 in Wichita Falls, TX. Sue was born on December 6, 1947 in Wichita Falls, TX., to parents Clyde Mills and Vera Matthews Mills. She married Richard Young on October 8, 1965. They were blessed with 46 years of marriage until Richard passed away in September 2012. Sue worked at Super Duper grocery stores in Abilene for many years in various positions. She also owned a restaurant, was a deli manager, ran a snack bar, and also...

Jo Ann (Ritsch) Hart, 86, of Abilene passed away Monday, June 1,2020, in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 2 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, Tx, 79606. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Jo Ann will be in the state room for viewing on Wednesday, June 3 from Noon to 4 PM. Jo Ann was born on February 09, 1934, in Carmi, Illinois to the late Wilburn C. Ritsch and Ruth Pierce Ritsch. She married Willis...

Brendan Joseph O’Neill, 63, of Abilene passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at a local hospital following a brief illness. A memorial with military honors will be held at a later date at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, TX. Brendan was born on February 9, 1957, in Tucson, Arizona to Joseph O’Neill and Alice Zandanel O’Neill. He married the love of his life, Melissa Varley O’Neill on May 31, 1997. Brendan was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ...

Jeannie Bell, 68, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, May 25, 2020, after a long battle of kidney failure and heart issues. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10 AM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. The service will be live streamed and broadcast for your convenience. Jeannie was born on August 15, 1951, in Sinton, Texas to the late Augustine Martinez and Santos Morin. She was one...

Margarita B. Alva passed away on May 24th, 2020 in Abilene, TX surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Alva after 48 years of marriage; and son-in-law, Martin Loza. Margarita is survived by her children Kay Loza, Patric Alva, Deborah Warfield and her husband Darwin. Grandchildren Robert Warfield, Carlos Warfield, Christian Fick, and Margi Loza. Margarita had a Texas-sized heart for her family. She enjoyed traveling to visit her grandchildren and great...

Les D. Richards, Dad, Brother, CPA, and Friend to many, left us Friday evening. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. A graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, May 29, 2020 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Les was a lifelong resident of Abilene Texas, memories of him abound in the area. Les took pride in his work, and also took pride in calling most of his clients his friends. When he wasn’t working, he was out making new friends, or...

Dorothy Lavern Sawyer, 90, of Abilene passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Abilene. Dorothy was born on December 22, 1929 in Abilene, Texas to the late Marvin Imken and Sophie Herklotz Imken and she was their only child. She was co-owner of Buzz Sawyer Coins until she retired and focused her time on volunteer work. Dorothy was a volunteer at the Medical Care Mission for several years. She also volunteered at the Abilene Police Department in the Property Crimes Division as a member of the...

Rev. Charles Sinks Rev. Charles Sinks, 88, is now with the top two loves of his life, God and wife Rose. He passed away on May 19 in Abilene, Texas. He was born May 23, 1931, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Ray and Leona Sinks. Charles served as pastor at many area Pentecostal churches until his retirement. Charles and Rose were also loving foster parents for many years. We will love you always "Forever and a Day." Charles was preceded in death by Rose, who he missed very much. He is survived...

Curtis Fletcher Caffey passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. Due to restrictions in place because of COVID-19 virus there is limited occupancy for both visitation and funeral services. A graveside service will be 8:30 AM, Friday, May 22, 2020 in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 hwy 277 south, if you would like to listen to the funeral from your car in the cemetery you may tune to 105.7 FM for the funeral broadcast. A visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, May 21, 2020 at Elmwood...

Twila McCoy Plant died peacefully, surrounded by family and secure in love of her Heavenly Father at home in Granbury, Texas on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the age of 77. Twila is survived by her husband of almost 37 years, Ross Landrum Plant; children (and spouses), Jody Plant (Linda), Johnstown, OH; Tad C. Pruitt (Kimberly), Little Rock, AR; Shea M. Pruitt (Dawn), Denton; Elizabeth Plant Jagenberg (Bob), Farmington Hills, MI; Danielle Pruitt Robb (Walter), Austin; Grace Plant Marlatt (Tim),...