Obituaries

Dec 27, 2025

Charles Don Wiggins was born on October 31, 1940, to Carl and Geta Wiggins. He passed away on December 27, 2025, after a life marked by service, dedication, and family. On October 5, 1959, Charles married Marilyn Louise Leddon, later known as Marilyn Louise Wiggins. Together they shared many years of companionship and common interests, including clogging, sailing, fishing, and...

Dec 26, 2025

David Roger Demmitt, age 76, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at North's Funeral Home. David was born on September 24, 1949, to Thomas Earl Demmitt and Alma Maurine Painter. He had been a part of the Abilene community since 1969. He enjoyed...

Dec 26, 2025

Melissa Sue Enriquez, 38, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2025. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at North's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at North's Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. She was born on June 1,...

Dec 22, 2025

Nancy Emery, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2025. She was born in Thrapston, Northamptonshire, England, to Gordon and Frances Coales, and attended school in England during World War II. After working for a short while in Oxford, UK, she returned to Thrapston where she met the love of her life, William Emery, who was stationed at RAF...

Dec 20, 2025

Robert Alden Olson, Jr. born November 7, 1943, in Bemidji, Minnesota, to Esther Abigail Cummings and Robert Alden Olson, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 20, surrounded by family. Due to his father's military career, Robert spent his childhood attending schools throughout the United States and in England. These early experiences shaped his adaptability, resilience, and lifelong respect for service....

Dec 20, 2025

Sharon Kay Haynes was born on November 13, 1943, in Abilene, Texas to Margaret and Harry Smith, Sharon passed away on December 20, 2025. She grew up in Abilene Texas and graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. That same year, Sharon married the love of her life, Junius (Skip) Haynes, in Abilene. They shared many years together before his...

Dec 19, 2025

Esther Solano Zetina 90 of Abilene,TX passed away Friday December 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 23, 2025 at 11am at Graham St Iglesia De Cristo 2158 Graham St, Abilene, TX 79603. Visitation will be held at North's Funeral Home Monday from 6-8pm. Esther Solano Zetina was born on October 8, 1935, in Mexico City to Cecilia...

Dec 18, 2025

Leta Roy Gray December 31, 1952 - December 18, 2025 Leta Roy Gray, 72, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2025, in her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 31, 1952, in Baird Texas, to Leroy and Eunice Crawford. Leta graduated from Clyde High School in 1971. She spent many years...

Dec 18, 2025

Kathryn Fields, lovingly known as Grandma and Gramzy, passed on into the arms of Jesus on December 18, 2025, at the age of 102. She was born on July 19, 1923, in Montague, Texas to Robert Mack Hise and Lizzie Stephens Hise. Kathryn carried herself as a stylish, spunky lady who lived a full life of grace, strength, and a...

Dec 17, 2025

James Ray Roden, born in Sweetwater, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. James was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, roles he cherished deeply throughout his life. He took great pride in his family and the legacy he leaves behind through generations of love, guidance, and strength. Born and raised in Sweetwater, James lived there for about 75...

Dec 16, 2025

Mr. George Ghant, Jr. born July 1, 1944 to the late George and Leona Ghant in Teague, Texas. The family moved to Abilene, Texas in 1950, George received his education at both Carter G. Woodson Elementary and Jr. Sr. High where he graduated. He united with the King Solomon Baptist Church at an early age and was baptised by the...

Dec 15, 2025

Elaine Lewis Castleberry was born in Eugene, Oregon to Everett Charles Davis, Anna Irva Beach on March 09, 1954. She graduated from Cooper High School, Abilene, Tx. Elaine Lewis Castleberry was preceded in death by Everett Charles Davis, Anna Irva Beach, Betty Holycross, and life partner Jerry Jo Lewis, sister-n-law Liz Davis. Elaine Lewis Castleberry survived by daughter Barbara Lewis...

Dec 11, 2025

Anthony Maurice Arberry was born in Las Vegas Nevada to Dorothy Jean Lockett-Arberry and Morse Eugene Arberry on December 17, 1965. Anthony Arberry was preceded in death by mother Dorothy Arberry. Anthony Arberry is survived by father, Morse Eugene Arberry; brothers Lonny Arberry, Reginald Arberry, Timothy Arberry; sister, Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault of Portland Oregon; Nephews and nieces; Peyton McWilliam, Elisha Thompson,...

Dec 11, 2025

Virginia O'Con Peralez, age 62, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17 at North's Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will take place Tuesday, December 16, from 5-7 p.m. at the same location. Burial will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. Virginia was born and raised in Abilene, Texas,...

Dec 9, 2025

Richard Dale Irion, 53, of Abilene, Texas, passed away suddenly on December 9th, 2025 surrounded by love. Richard was born in Abilene, Texas, on April 16, 1972, to Mackie Irion and Lynne Diane Fonkin. He was a proud graduate of Cooper High School in Abilene and furthered his education by earning an associate's degree from Cisco College in Abilene. He...

Dec 6, 2025

Carlos Denson, 65, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Abilene. Graveside service will be held Friday January 9, 2026 at 2pm at Texas State Veteran Cemetery with Military Honors. Carlos was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, where he also attended school. In the mid-1990s, he moved to Abilene, Texas, where he made his home for many years....

Dec 6, 2025

Desree Dominique Mendoza, 32, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Fountaingate Fellowship Church from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service honoring her life will take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM, also at Fountaingate Fellowship Church. Burial to follow at Elliot-Hamil Garden...

Dec 4, 2025

Loveta Jo King was born June 18, 1961 in Abilene, Texas to the late Joe Bell and Adell Hill. She received her early education in Abilene public school system and graduated from Abilene High School. Loveta accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Praise Temple Church of God in Christ, where she attended, ministered, and...

Dec 4, 2025

Dec 3, 2025

John T. Ruzinsky, 61, of Abilene, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. John was born on January 7, 1964, in Crescent City, California, to John Anthony and Nancy K. Ruzinsky. As part of an Air Force family, he spent his childhood moving to various places across the country and abroad. One of those moves brought him to Germany, where he...