Obituaries

Sep 11, 2024

Felix Cortez, Jr. was born in Ballinger, Tx, to Felix Cortez Sr. and Petra Cortez on January 15, 1935. He graduated from Ballinger High School in 1953. He then enlisted in the Airforce in October 1953 and served until 1957. He moved to the civil sector, where he worked as an electronic engineer, specializing in radars.

He...

Sep 3, 2024

Jeffrey “Jeff” Burke Rose, Sr., 69, of Miles, TX, went to his maker and those who passed before him on September 3, 2024, as the result of an accidental drowning on his ranch. Jeff, the son of Billy Lee Rose and Virginia “Jennie” (Butler) Rose was born in Seattle, WA in December 1954.

Jeff grew up all...

Sep 2, 2024

Doris Mae Studer passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born in Blue Point, NY, on February 27, 1937 to Robert and Mary Geary.

She married the love of her life James Edward Studer in a ceremony...

Aug 25, 2024

Patricia Kay Schwertner, "Trish", 64, passed away on August 25, 2024. Trish was born on August 8, 1960, in Amarillo, TX to Oscar and Geneva Sensabaugh. She married the love of her life Mark Schwertner in Ballinger, Texas on May 29, 2004. Trish lived in Dallas and Ballinger throughout her lifetime. Trish thoroughly cherished the time she spent with...

Aug 25, 2024

Our dear Lori went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. Lori passed away peacefully with her loving family and beloved friends around her after a valiant battle against cancer.

Lori was born January 2, 1972, as the seventh child of Hilmer and Mae Dell Schaefer in...

Aug 21, 2024

Martha Allene Plumley Horton, 79, of Ballinger, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2024, peacefully at Shannon Hospital, surrounded by her family. Martha was born on January 11, 1945, in San Angelo, Texas, to Albert and Bernice (Davee) Plumley, alongside six brothers and four sisters. She is now survived by Kenneth (Kay) Plumley, Carolyn (Gene)...

Aug 19, 2024

Ora Marie Molinar, 67, of Millersview, TX, passed away peacefully in San Antonio, TX on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born to Truman and Virginia (Johnson) Simon, Fort Worth, TX on January 4, 1957. Ora attended Regan County High School in Big Lake, TX, and graduated from Monahans High in Monahans, TX....

Aug 10, 2024

Steve Brown, 72, of Ballinger, Texas, left his earthly home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with his family by his side.

He was born to Henry and Mattie Brown in Ballinger, Texas on June 2, 1952. He attended George Washington Carver. Steve was employed by the City of Ballinger and later went...

Aug 3, 2024

Jackie Duwaine Isham, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on April 23, 1951, in San Angelo, TX to Jack Dalton and Nina Jane (Bennett) Isham. Jackie married the love of his life, Nancy Wenetschlaeger, on December 2, 1972 and celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Aug 3, 2024

Luther, sometimes known as Luke, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital, at the age of 89.

He was born on the homeplace near Hatchel, on December 14, 1934, to Fred and Hallie Parker.

Luke was always a cowboy at heart, loving the profession, along with his ranching and a little farming....

Aug 2, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Skipper Wheeless, who left us peacefully at his home in Ballinger, Texas, on August 2, 2024, at the age of 80.

Skipper was born on December 2, 1943, and lived a life marked by dedication, skill, and generosity.

Skipper is survived by his son,...

Aug 1, 2024

Yolanda Jalomo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend was called to be with The Lord on August 1, 2024, in Ballinger, Texas at the age of 72.

She was born on December 8, 1951, in Ballinger, Texas to Galo and Eduvijes (Hernandez) Alfaro. She married Rumaldo Jalomo Sr., on February 25, 1969, in Ballinger, Texas....

Aug 1, 2024

Mae Dell Watkins passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 22, 1933, in Ballinger, Texas to parents Harry & Irvie Lee (Wiley) Paschal. Mae Dell grew up with six siblings, four brothers and two sisters.

She married her husband, Hiram Calvin Watkins on June 1, 1951 and...

Jul 25, 2024

Amanda Sue Plumley passed away on July 25, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 18, 1986, In San Angelo, Texas, but lived in Ballinger Texas all of her life, to parents, Durena Sue Condra Coleman, and Edward Earl Coleman. Amanda grew up with three siblings 2 sisters Randi Nicole Holland, JoAnna Louise...

Jul 18, 2024

Olivia Pena, 94, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born October 1, 1929, to Ernesto Reyes and Mercedes Gomez. A dedicated homemaker, Oliva poured her heart and soul into creating a warm and loving home for her family. Her loved ones remember her as a wonderful...

Jul 13, 2024

Willis Terry Jones, 84, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Terry was born April 25, 1940, in Harlingen, Texas to Edward Rudolph Jones and Zelma Faye McQueen Jones.  He was the third of eight siblings born to the family.  Early life for Terry was...

Jul 13, 2024

Jill Haley, 93, at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ballinger, Texas, passed from this earth late on July 13, 2024.

She was born on January 15, 1931, in Sonora, Texas, to Clyde and Thelma Henderson.

She married Don Haley and moved to Ballinger, where she worked at Ballinger Memorial Hospital, at the Wellness...

Jul 5, 2024

Annabelle Eva Kleypas Matschek has made her last and finest journey to her eternal resting place. She was born on July 23, 1934, in Olfen, Texas to Erwin Bernard Kleypas and Helen Kasberg Kleypas. She passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at the age of 89.

Annabelle was blessed with many of God's followers in her...

Jul 5, 2024

Juanita Bevers Ransom, 95, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 5, 2024. She was born in Bradshaw, Texas to Author A. Bradshaw and Sarah Maude Fields Bradshaw.

Juanita will be remembered for her caring nature, compassion, and unwavering dedication to caring for others. She was a devoted mother and dedicated LVN, but...

Jun 30, 2024

Darren Lynk Engle, 57, of Paint Rock, TX, passed away at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas, on June 30, 2024. He was born in Lubbock, TX, on October 28, 1966 to William and Cheryl Engle. Darren graduated from Paint Rock High School in 1985 and continued his education at Texas Tech University.

Darren was a...