Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Carolyn Kay (Gurley) Rieken, 78, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her residence.

Kay was born on January 28, 1945, to George and Florene (Robbins) Gurley, in Ballinger. She married her sweetheart of 57 years, Jimmie Rieken, on June 17, 1966, in Ballinger.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Aug 31, 2023

Jennie Beth (Allen) Fulton was born February 13, 1937, in Lamesa, Texas to Pauline (Hester) Allen and Scott Allen.  She went home to her heavenly Father, on August 31, 2023.  Jennie married Melton Durant “Chief” Fulton, on February 4, 1956, in Lamesa, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband “Chief”, her brother Wes (Butch) Allen,...

Aug 27, 2023

Myrtle Alice (Adams) Garner, 102, passed away at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Myrtle was born on June 13, 1921, to Archie and Alice (Beauregard) Adams, in Mooringsport, Louisiana.  She married Clyde Garner on December 22, 1939.  They shared 49 years together before Clyde’s passing in 1989.  Myrtle was a resident of Eunice,...

Aug 20, 2023

Jo Anne Groat, 67, passed peacefully on August 20, 2023. She was born October 16, 1955, in Hobbes, New Mexico, to James and Betty Godfrey. She was the youngest of six children.

She is survived by her loving family: four siblings Toddle Godfrey, Linda Roberts, Janice Challenger, and Kathy Godfrey; her husband of 44 years, Carl Groat...

Aug 17, 2023

Carl Gene Williams, 72, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born June 13, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to parents Leonard Jr. and Leota Williams.

On New Year's Eve of 1981 in Houston, Texas, Carl had the joy of marrying the love of his life, Donna Kaye Miller.  Together they shared a...

Aug 15, 2023

Bobby Ray Airhart, 91, gently departed in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 15, 2023, joining his wife, Dolly, in the arms of Jesus. He was surrendered in love by his children and grandchildren and comforted by the entire care team at Hendrick Hospice Care Center in Abilene.

The youngest of three sons, Bobby was born...

Aug 9, 2023

Marion Cecil Hill, 77, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

He was born on July 12, 1946, to Cecil Chester and Ida Faye (Pullin) Hill in Ballinger, Texas.  Marion was raised and attended school in Ballinger. He married the love of his life, Virginia West, on February 22, 1964, at the 9th St....

Aug 8, 2023

Christopher Garrison, 64 of Ballinger, Texas passed away at Seton Medical Center, in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10:30 am at Glory Road Cowboy Church in Ballinger, Texas.

Jul 19, 2023

Marion Alice Dahmann, 55, of Manor, Texas, formerly of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2023, at North Austin Medical Center, in Austin, Texas.

She was born on Sunday, February 11, 1968, to Fred and Dorothy (Cox) Dahmann, in San Angelo, Texas. Alice graduated from Ballinger High School in 1986. She later moved to Gatesville...

Jul 16, 2023

Refugio “Alonso” Salas, 75, of Ballinger, formally from Plains, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Shannon Medical Center.

He was born on October 17, 1947, to Edwardo and Margarita (Mindieta) Salas in Lamesa, Texas. Alonso worked in the oilfield prior to his retirement. He was known to love to “cut a rug” and was a...

Jul 16, 2023

George Thomas White, 62, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home in Ballinger, Texas.

He was born on May 6, 1961, to Allen Lee and Janice (Davis) White, in Plainwell, Michigan.  After graduating from West Ottawa High School, he proudly served in the United State Marine Corps until 1983.

George married the...

Jul 15, 2023

Juan Manuel DeLuna, 62, of Ballinger, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on Saturday, June 24, 1961, in Zaragoza, Mexico to Manuel and Argelia (Ruiz) DeLuna. Juan was a hardworking man and he loved watching sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys.  He was known for barbecuing and for talking for hours when...

Jul 15, 2023

Valeria Ann Hoelscher, 80, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

She was born on October 24, 1942, to Mat and Mary (Kubenka) Kalina in Rowena, Texas.  She married the love of her life LeRoy Hoelscher on August 5, 1963, at...

Jul 5, 2023

Jimmy Duane Behne, 61, of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on Friday, July 14, 1961, in Houston, Texas to Bernard and Virginia (Vollmer) Behne.  He married Sandra Brookshire on July 15, 2005, in Dickinson, Texas. Jimmy loved woodworking and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Most of all he...

Jun 28, 2023

Our beloved Rosa entered into God’s Kingdom on June 28th. Rosa was 84 years old  and surrounded by many loving family members when she passed.

Rosa was born to Manuel and Juanita Fuentes on March 17th, 1939 in Muzquiz, Mexico. After moving to Texas, Rosa met the love of her life Margarito Albarado. They married in April...

Jun 26, 2023

Lucille Elizabeth Fischer Rohmfeld, age 86, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas.

Lucille was born June 23, 1937, at home in Miles, Texas, to Wilhelm “Willie” and Isabella (Halfmann) Fischer, the eighth of ten children.

Lucille married Dennis T. Rohmfeld, Sr., on September 15, 1953, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in...

Jun 26, 2023

Gayle Ann Hovorak, 76, of San Angelo, Texas passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Hendrick Medical Center, in Abilene.

She was born Thursday, October 31, 1946, in Ballinger, to John and Alexia Hovorak. Gayle graduated from Paint Rock in 1965.  After graduation she began a career that lasted 36 years at Ethicon. She had a great...

Jun 25, 2023

Danny Ray Eldred 69, of Ballinger, Texas, was surrounded by his loved ones when he went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2023.

Danny is survived by his wife Leta Jan Eldred of 45 years, two sons: Danny Shane Eldred and Joseph Aaron Eldred, Daughter-In-Law, and wife to Joseph: Alexis Anona Eldred, Brother:...

Jun 21, 2023

Victor Garcia Valenzuela, Jr., 43, of Abilene died Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Matador, Texas.

He was born on Thursday, August 30, 1979. To Victor Garcia Valenzuela, Sr. and Brenda Garcia Reece in Florence, Arizona. Victor married Sheree Carter, on June 18, 2018. He was an equipment operator for RES, and a member of Radiant Life Church...

Jun 1, 2023

Clarence Gray of San Angelo Texas passed away at home on June 1, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born April 24, 1939, in Telegraph Texas to William Mack Gray and Hattie Kay Hensley. At the time of his passing Clarence was a retired LCDC who worked over 20 years with the Tom Green County Residential Treatment Center. He...