Obituaries

Mar 30, 2016

Mother, Minster, and Evangalist, Mattie V. Manley 96 of Bangs received her heavenly crown Wednesday March 30, 2016. a Service of praise and celebration will be held Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 2pm at the New Testemant Holiness Church in Bangs with Pastor Richard Talton as the Eulogist. A visitation will be held Monday April 4, 2016 from 6-8pm at...

Mar 23, 2016

Herman E. Smith Jr. 66 of Brownwood passed away March 23, 2016 at Songbird Nursing Home in Brownwood TX, A memorial Service will be held Saturday March 26, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Brownwood Funeral home located at 2512 Belle Plain. Son of Bertha Barnum and Herman Smith Sr. Herman Jr. was born March 24, 1950 in San Benito CA,...

Mar 21, 2016

Wallace was a life-long resident of Santa Anna. , Wally received his education from Santa Anna independent Schools, graduating in 1979. Soon after Graduating High School he joined the Military. He was never married and did not have any children of his own although he did help all of his brothers and sisters with raising their children. Wallace had several...

Mar 6, 2016

obituary Connie Kelley-Frame 58 of Brownwood passed away at Abilene Regional Medical Center in Abilene TX, Sunday March 6, 2016 A graveside service will be held Friday March 11, 2016 at 11am at the Cedar Point Cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8pm at the Brownwood Funeral Home located at 2512 Belle Plain. Connie was born in Morton...

Mar 4, 2016

ILa May Swinney went to be with her lord Friday March 3, 2016 at Brownwood Senior Care Nursing Home. Graveside Services will be held Sunday at the May Cemetery at 2pm. ILA May Swinney was born November 14, 1937 in Ozona TX, to Clyde Milburn Word and Edna Mae Allgood, Ila leaves to cherish her memories husband Clifton Eugene Swinney...

Feb 26, 2016

Omari Mbilizi age 76 was born January 1, 1940 in Burundi to the parentage of Lubokola and Nyasa Mbilizi. Omari worked as a carpenter for many years. In 2015 he relocated to the United States moving to Abilene TX with his family. Omari was a member of the Portland Ave. Free Methodist Church. Left to Cherish his memories are 5...

Feb 25, 2016

Margaret Ann Thomas 65 of Abilene, passed away Thursday February 25, 2016 at Lubbock Heart Hosptial in Lubbock TX, a memorial visitation will be held Friday March 4, 2016 from 6-8pm at St. John Baptist Church located at 798 North Carver. Margaret was born December 11, 1950 in Calver TX, She moved to Abilene at an early age and attended...

Feb 22, 2016

Alvin L. Gaines 56 of Brownwood Passed away Monday February 22, 2016 at St. Lukes Memorial Hospital in Lufkin TX. Funeral services will be held Friday March 4, 2016 at 11:00am at the Emanuel Chapel Methodist Church on Bailey St. Alvin was born March 21, 1959 in Brownwood TX, to the parentage of Aaron Gaines, and Ruby M. Gaines. Alvin...

Feb 17, 2016

Tanya K Shurley-Patterson was born August 4, 1970 in San Antonio TX, Tanya recived her education from Abilene independent Schools. Tanya worked in the home health industry for several years before working at United supermarket. Tanya was a selfless person who would give the shirt off of her back. She loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and she just adored and...

Feb 16, 2016

Hazel Moore Diggs 74 of Arlington Formerly of Abilene received her heavenly crown Tuesday February 16, 2016 in Burleson TX, Graveside services will be held Monday February 22, 2016 at 10:30am at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery, with Pastor James Moore officiating. Hazel, 1 of 6 children was born September 1, 1941 in Yoakum TX. Hazel accepted Christ at an early,...

Feb 12, 2016

Billy Earl Smith Jr., 59, of Euless formerly of Brownwood, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at his home in Euless with family by his side. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 1pm at the Calvary Baptist Church located at 1719 9th St. with Terry Hancock officiating and burial to follow at Greenleaf Cemetery. A Visitation will also be...

Feb 1, 2016

Maria Ann McDonald 60 of Abilene passed away Monday February 1, 2016. A memorial service will be held at Dove Funeral Home located at 2500 N. 1st St. Friday February 5, 2016 at 2pm. Maria was born January 22, 1956 in Aurora Colorado to the parentage of Maburn Rhodes and Kiyoka Taki. Maria received her education in the Aurora Schools...

Jan 24, 2016

Lorene Ann McCall 77 of Cross plains passed away at Hendrick Medical Center Sunday January 24, 2016. A memorial service will be held Saturday January 30, 2016 at 1:00pm at the Brownwood Funeral Home located at 2512 Belle Plain St. Lorene was born January 26, 1938 in Baird TX, to the parents of Dessa and Roscoe Higgins Lorene briefly attended...

Jan 23, 2016

Husband, father, grandfather, friend, former professional baseball player, and Mentor to all, Walter Allen Williams 72 of Brownwood passed away Saturday January 23, 2016 at Abilene Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at Victory Life Church located at 901 CC Woodson, Saturday January 30, 2016 at 1pm, with burial to follow at Greenleaf Cemetery. A visitation will be...

Jan 21, 2016

Jan 19, 2016

Joyce Laverne Jones, 59, of Abilene, Texas, transitioned on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, in the presence of her loving family. Ms. Jones was born on March 23, 1956, to the late Hattie Elliott, in Midland, Texas. Left to cherish her memories is her partner of over 20 years, Keith Evans; children: Landers Eugene Jones, Shalannda Jones, and Keith Evans, all...

Jan 13, 2016

Jan 9, 2016

Hazel Murline Burks Shagula passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 while under the care of Hendrick Hospice. Murline was born in Rowden, TX on August 6, 1929 to William & Georgia Burks. Murline was employed in healthcare and became a LVN for 20 years prior to retirement. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and the company of friends & family. She...

Jan 8, 2016

Jan 7, 2016

Lee Andrew Williams 81 departed this life on Thursday, January 7, 2016 At Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene TX. Graveside Services will be held Monday January 18, at 11am at the Texas State Veterans. A Visitation will be held Saturday from 2-4pm. Lee Andrew Williams was born September 25, 1934 to James and Laurisa Williams in Wichita Falls, TX. He...