West Central Texas Cremation

03/23/2026

03/20/2026

We have been busy behind the scenes lately, but we can no longer keep the secret as our sign was installed today! We will soon be opening our second location in Abilene to better serve our community. Stay tuned to our updates for our grand opening!
West Central Texas Funeral Home
2510 South 14th Street
Abilene, Texas 79605
Services provided will be for both human and animal families.
Funerals, cremations, preneed arrangements, monuments and more.

03/20/2026

Grieving as a family can be difficult, especially if you are all grieving at different rates and depths. But having a funeral service can help you each take necessary steps toward healing and grow closer together in the process. Click the link to learn more about healing as a family after loss.

Every family will face unique challenges on the road toward healing after a death. Learn how a funeral can help with the process!

03/20/2026

Raechel Danene Pond

Raechel Danene (Collins) Pond, long time San Angelo resident, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2026 at her home. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 9, 1965 to the late Earnest and Darlene Collins.

Our sweet Raechel will be remembered for her quick witted sense of humor, a little bit (or a lot) of sassiness and her positive approach to life. Ronnie says that Raechel was always reassuring him that everything “is going to be okay!” One of Raechel’s greatest joys was being outdoors and loving nature – birds, flowers, she appreciated it all. In addition, Raechel had the most genuine hug. When she hugged you, you knew you were deeply loved. As a single mother with two young children, Raechel always made time for them and never missed one of their events. Although Christ has called Raechel home, she will live in our hearts forever.

Raechel is survived and greatly missed by her loving husband Ronald B Pond, daughter Amanda Danielle Stanley (Richard) of Odessa, Tx (grandchildren Kyle Thomas Suarez and Winter Skye Stanley), son Dakota Cooke of San Angelo, TX and step son Aaron Pond (Jessica) (grandchildren Chris, Mandy and Jason) of Midland, Tx. Raechel is also survived by two siblings, Tracy Nelson and Robert Collins and a niece and three nephews. She also leaves behind other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.

Raechel was preceded in death by her parents Earnest V Collins and Darlene A (Smith) and brother Derek Zane Collins.

The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.

View Raechel Danene Pond's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/20/2026

Today is the first day of spring! While the winter has its own beauty, there's nothing like the cool days of spring as the flowers bloom and the grass turns green again. What are you looking forward to seeing again now that spring is here?

03/19/2026

Losing a loved one can be overwhelming and bring up many difficult emotions. Sometimes, these emotions can lead to overspending on a funeral.

When you preplan, you save your family from emotional overspending, since they know exactly what your wishes are. Instead of just choosing the most expensive options, your family can know that they are fulfilling your wishes.

Want to learn more about preplanning? Give us a call at 325-260-6099!

03/17/2026

Did you know that green has been worn on St. Patrick's Day since the 1680s? So, today, join in the tradition and pull out your green favorites!

03/17/2026

Rita Jean Couser-McClellan

Rita Jean Couser-McClellan of Abilene, Texas passed away on March 14, 2026, in Abilene.

Rita was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Cliff and Maxine Couser on January 22, 1947. After graduating from R. L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, she then attended and graduated from Texas Christian University - Summa Cum Laude. Rita worked as a teacher following graduation and had several different jobs after leaving the teaching field. Ultimately, Rita retired from Southwestern Bell as a Customer Service Representative.

Rita was a life-long TCU Horned Frog and passed this on to her two sons and several of her grandchildren. She loved country living and always enjoyed putting out birdseed for the cardinals, doves, mockingbirds, sparrows, or whatever birds would visit her home. She was always excited to see the deer, rabbits, and roadrunners that would frequent her homestead. Rita had a green thumb and enjoyed her indoor and outdoor plants. She will be greatly missed by her family and all that knew her.

Rita was preceded in death by Cliff Couser (father), Maxine Couser (mother), Claudia Dell Couser-Atkinson (sister), and James (Jimmy) H. Atkinson (brother-in-law).

Rita is survived by Mark C. McClellan of Abilene (son); Brent T. McClellan of Abilene(son); Tonya D. McClellan of Abilene (daughter-in-law); Dane T. McClellan of Abilene(grandson); Emily H. McClellan-Hadley and spouse of Abilene (granddaughter); Tatum D. McClellan-Rogers and spouse of Abilene (granddaughter); and Gracie F. McClellan-Stiles and spouse of Abilene (granddaughter). Rita was expecting her first great granddaughter, Ellie Mae Stiles in June 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00PM Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Elmwood Memorial Park with Thomas McIntire officiating. Services are under the direction of West Central Texas Cremation.

The family of Rita wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, and all other employees in the ICU and PCU unit at Hendrick South. Each one of you were amazing and were truly a blessing to Rita and our family.

View Rita Jean Couser-McClellan's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/13/2026

Corey Garrett

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03/13/2026

Hospice volunteers play a vital role in caring for patients, providing respite for caregivers, and helping everything go smoothly behind the scenes. Read the article below to learn what hospice volunteers do and how you can get involved!

Hospice volunteers play a vital role in patient companionship and caregiver respite. Learn how you can get involved!

03/11/2026

Today, we recognize all of the funeral directors and morticians across our nation who have served families during times of loss. Thank you for your strength and composure as you face loss on a daily basis and provide comfort and peace to the hurting!