Local Obituaries for Families in Sweetwater, TX
Patricia (Patty) Ann (Kendra) Brooks
May 15, 2023
Patty's Sister told her friends: The Sunrise was gorgeous this morning, a most wonderful time for my Patty to finally be with her Lord. No more pain and tears. Praise God!
Patricia (Patty) Ann Brooks, age 76, of Sweetwater, Texas, went to be with her Lord Monday, May 15, 2023 at Sweetwater Healthcare Center, under Alpha Omega...
Eulalio (Chito) Melendez, Jr.
May 13, 2023
Eulalio (Chito) Melendez, Jr., age 67, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at his home after a long hard fought battle with non Hodgkin's lymphoma.
A prayer service will be held 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon...
James Mcneil Eivens
Apr 29, 2023
James McNeil Eivens, age 37, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Hendrick Medical Center North in Abilene, Texas.
His body was cremated. A celebration of life memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Campgrounds Pavilion at Lake Sweetwater with Chaplain David Clippinger officiating. Arrangements are under...
Steven Ray Alexander
Apr 25, 2023
Steven Ray Alexander, age 77, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Sweetwater Healthcare.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 28, 2023 at Sweetwater Cemetery with Chaplain Jim Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends...
Frances L. (Hendrix) Viser
Apr 21, 2023
Frances L. Viser, age 99, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Sterling Hills Rehab. and Healthcare Center. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 24, 2023 at Sweetwater Cemetery with Chaplain James Martin officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Frances was born October 26, 1923...
Enrique (Henry) Garza
Apr 14, 2023
Enrique (Henry) Garza, age 76, of Stephenville, Texas, (Former resident of Sweetwater, Texas), passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at his residence.
Per his wishes, his body was cremated. A rosary will be held 6:00 P.M., Friday, April 21, 2023 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel recited by Deacon David Mendez. A memorial service will...
Edith B. (Boyd) Flippo
Apr 10, 2023
Edith B. Flippo, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Sterling Hills Rehab & Healthcare.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, Texas with Chaplain Robert Williamson officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
...Jason Jay Boyd
Apr 6, 2023
Jason Jay Boyd, age 50, of Trent, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Hendrick Medical Center North in Abilene, Texas.
Per his wishes, his body will be cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Jason was...

Robert Paul Madden
Apr 4, 2023
Robert Paul Madden, age 66, of Sweetwater, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his residence.
Funeral services are pending at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
John F. Richter
Mar 11, 2023
John F. Richter, age 70, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his residence.
Private Graveside service was held 5:00 P.M. Wednesday March 29, 2023 at Sweetwater Cemetery . Arrangements under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Dorothy Jean Whittington
Mar 10, 2023
Dorothy Jean Whittington, age 86 of Loraine, Texas (Former resident of Sweetwater, Texas), passed away on March 10, 2023 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas.
Per her wishes, her body will be cremated. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born...
Chad Lee Hazard
Mar 7, 2023
Chad Lee Hazard, age 48, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his residence.
A private graveside was held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Chad was born on December 15, 1974 in Abilene, Texas to Jack Nelson...
Earlene (Brown) Pior
Feb 26, 2023
Earlene Pior, age 97, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Sweetwater Healthcare Center.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 3, 2023 at Garden of Memories with Dr. Michael Harbour officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Earlene was born...
Yolanda (Castellanos) Galindo
Feb 24, 2023
Yolanda Galindo, age 81, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at her son's residence.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:30 P.M..
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday, February 27, 2023 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with...
Teresa Lynn (Mcelyea) Slaton
Feb 3, 2023
Teresa Lynn Slaton, age 57 of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 6, 2023 at Fourth & Elm Church of Christ with Giles Montgomery officiating, assisted by Bryan Boyd. Burial will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are...
Winnie B. (Phemister) Brock
Feb 2, 2023
Winnie B. Brock, age 80, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Tackett officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories. Arrangements are under the direction of...
Welton Glenn Ellison
Feb 1, 2023
Welton Glenn Ellison, age 84, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene, Texas.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Roscoe Cemetery with Lester Cavitt officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
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Jimmie J. Apel
Jan 22, 2023
Jimmie J. Apel, age 77, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas.
Per his wishes, his body will be cremated. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.
Jimmie was born on October 15, 1945...
Romaldo E. Gutierrez
Jan 12, 2023
Romaldo E. Gutierrez, age 83, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.
A prayer service will be held at 6:30 P.M., Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M. recited by Deacon David Mendez.
A memorial service...
Johnny M. Anderson
Jan 12, 2023
Johnny M. Anderson, age 73, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Big Spring Center for Skilled Care.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:00 A.M., to service time.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Cate-Spencer &...