Obituaries

Mar 13, 2025

Joyce Smith-Reed, age 77, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1947, in Big Spring, Texas. Joyce was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Joyce spent her early childhood in Aspermont and Swenson TX, before moving to Abilene at...

Mar 13, 2025

Ollie Grace Lesley- Mantooth, 88, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025. Born on August 16, 1936, in Abilene, Texas, Ollie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A lifelong lover of reading and crossword puzzles, Ollie found joy and solace in the simple pleasures of...

Mar 13, 2025

Victor Martinez, 57, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2025, in Abilene. He was born in Abilene, Texas, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Victor will be remembered for his love of cars and his dedication to his work as a mechanic. Victor attended Jefferson Middle School and Cooper High School in Abilene. For many years,...

Mar 12, 2025

Amanda Sue Rodriguez, age 44 of Abilene, TX passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with her beloved husband and soulmate by her side. She was born September 24, 1980, to John Henry Perez and Leslie Mobley. Amanda was a free spirit and left an imprint on the hearts of all who had the honor of knowing her. She had a...

Mar 10, 2025

Shirley Ann Link, age 80, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at a local hospital after a long illness. Arrangements have been entrusted to North's Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Shirley Ann Kelly was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on August 20, 1944, to Dee and Patsy (Ryan) Kelly. She graduated from Shawnee...

Mar 10, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

Mildred Pacheco of Abilene passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. Graveside Services will be held Friday March 14,2025 at Rose Hill Cemetery at 10AM. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM at North's Funeral Home. Mildred Jean Tettleton Pacheco was born in Abilene Texas to Floyd and Elaine Tettleton on July 4, 1945. She...

Mar 8, 2025

Michael Shayne Spencer Sr., 63, of Abilene passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. Michael was born May 19, 1961, in Hamlin, Texas, to Mickey Spencer and Flora Jean Massey. He grew up in the area and received his primary education from San Angelo schools. One of Michael's greatest passions was riding his motorcycle, a hobby that brought him much joy...

Mar 7, 2025

Mar 7, 2025

Denise Ann Emery, age 71, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2025. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend whose life was filled with faith, compassion, and a deep passion for children's education. Denise was born in Sterling City, Texas, and spent much of her childhood in Wichita Falls, Texas. She graduated from Cy-Fair High School in...

Mar 6, 2025

Lionel Lopez, 72, of Abilene, Texas passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 1:00 PM at North's Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday, March 10, 2025, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at North's Funeral Home located at 242 Orange ST. Abilene, Texas 79601, with burial to follow at Abilene Municipal Cemetery. Lionel was...

Mar 5, 2025

Richard Vasel "Rick" Peterson, Jr., 63, of Abilene, passed from this earth and went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2025.Rick's body will be cremated and his family plans to hold a celebration of life at a later date. Rick was born on Mother's Day, May 14,1961 in Hialeah, Florida. After brief stays in Florida and...

Mar 4, 2025

Jimmy Bernard Edmond, affectionately known as "Jimbo," was born on February 4, 1963, in Abilene, Texas. He departed this life on March 4, 2025, at a local hospital, at the age of 62. Jimmy was a lifelong Abilene resident who attended Taylor Elementary, Jefferson Middle School, and Cooper High School. He had a deep love for sports, especially as an...

Mar 4, 2025

Mar 4, 2025

Anna Laura Norman, 76, passed away on March 4, 2025. A graveside service will be held Saturday March 15, 2025 at 11am at Abilene City Cemetery, with Pastor Ernest Flanders officiating. Visitation will be held Friday March 14, 2025 from 6-8pm at North's Funeral Home. Anna was born on July 8, 1948, in Naples, TX, to Odis H. Hill and...

Mar 4, 2025

Charlotte Jeanenne Becker, age 69, who resided at 1407 Elizabeth Street in Stamford, Texas, died March 4th, 2025, at Hendricks Hospice in Abilene, Texas. Her medical issues began in January 2024 with pancreatic cancer, which led to other critical medical complications. She was born on June 2nd, 1955 in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Orval Bates and Betty Paschall. She...

Mar 4, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

John Edward Hoffman Jr was born on April 29, 1946, to John and Joy Hoffman in Ft Sill, Oklahoma. John passed away early Monday morning on March 3, 2025, peacefully in his Abilene, TX home. John grew up in Stillwater, Oklahoma where he graduated from C.E. Donart High School in 1964. While at Donart High School John was active in...

Mar 3, 2025

Peggy Joan Kingston, 78, passed away March 3, 2025 in Abilene, Texas from complications due to Alzheimer's dementia. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 8, 2025 at St. James United Methodist Church 3100 Barrow St. Abilene, TX 79605 at 11AM. She was born on April 12, 1946 in Brownfield, Texas to Raymond and Geneva Carruth. She graduated from...

Mar 2, 2025

Juan Manuel Perez Sr., 72, of Abilene, Texas passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10am. Visitation will be held at North's Funeral Home on Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 5-7pm with the Rosary at 6pm. Manuel was born February 21, 1953 in...