Obituaries

May 14, 2023

Barbara Ann Odom, 78, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Rowena.

She was born on July 12, 1944, in California, to Clarence and Laverne (Conley) McNaley. Barbara married Ed Odom, on March 31, 1964, in Ballinger and together they shared 38 years before his...

May 11, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Smith, 79, of Millersview, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  A full obituary will follow. Services will be held at a later date.

Apr 29, 2023

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Edleen Agnes Pfluger Buxkemper, age 96, of Rowena, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Edleen was born in Pflugerville, Texas on December 12, 1926. She was the youngest child of Edmund Ernest and Clara (Kurzman) Pfluger. She attended many schools in her early life, including the Rowena...

Apr 28, 2023

Willie Howard Harris, 76, of Voss, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1946, to Jesse and Clio Cynthia (Barnes) Harris, in Jackson County, Tennessee. Willie married Thresa Jarrell on July 27,...

Apr 26, 2023

Mary Gaitan Soto, 89, of Ballinger, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her residence.

She was born September 16, 1933, in Rowena, Texas to Francisco and Sarah (Soto) Gaitan. Mary married John Soto on June 21, 1952, in Rowena and together they shared 62 wonderful years before...

Apr 26, 2023

Thomas Anthony Rico, 59, of Blythewood, South Carolina, formerly of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Thomas was born October 7, 1963, and was raised by his beloved grandparents, Julia and Dimas Rico. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Becky Ramos, on January 5, 1985,...

Apr 24, 2023

On April 24, 2023, Catherine Bailey passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Catherine was born on October 10, 1941, in Ballinger, TX to Edna Margaret Keaton and James Albert Witt, completing the family as the youngest of four children. On June 6, 1959, Catherine married the love of her life, Jessie Lee...

Apr 18, 2023

William ‟Bill” Richard Matatall, 82, passed away at Arbor Terrace in San Angelo, Texas on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

He was born on Friday, February 14, 1941, in Meridian, Mississippi, the son of Freeman and Zona (McQueary) Matatall.  After graduating from Bryan Adams High School in Dallas, Texas, Bill honorably served his country by enlisting in the...

Apr 8, 2023

Emilia Teresa Cardon Rangel, 88, of Ballinger passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Saturday, January 5, 1935, to Jose and Facunda (Zapote) Cardon, in El Deca Cardonal, Mexico.  Emilia married Modesto Rangel and they shared 34 years together before he passed away in 1990.

Emilia was a...

Mar 30, 2023

Martha Jo Parish of San Angelo passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was surrounded by her children at her home as she passed on to meet her Lord and Savior.

Born in Ballinger, Texas, on November 16, 1924, Martha was the daughter of Wesley and Allie Conner Reese. Growing up in Ballinger, she was...

Mar 27, 2023

Jeffery Poland, 62, of Kerrville, Texas, formerly of Ballinger, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Midland, Texas after spending a wonderful weekend with family and friends that brought so much joy to his heart.

He was born on Thursday, October 6, 1960, to Lloyd and Arlene (Heathcott) Poland, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jeffery married his...

Mar 25, 2023

Suzanne R. Ullrich, 76, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born on December 20, 1946, to Walter and Elizabeth Hammons, in San Angelo, Texas.

On September 23, 1995, Suzanne married the love of her life, Allen Ullrich, and they had many happy years, farming in Miles and Rowena and...

Mar 24, 2023

Alice Marie Glass Book, age 97 years, of Miles, Texas, died on the 24 th day of March 2023. She was a beautiful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the oldest child born on July 12, 1925, on the family farm in Runnels County, Texas (southeast of Rowena) to Rose Matilda Pohler Glass and Edward Joseph...

Mar 19, 2023

Donald Ernest White, age 84, passed away at his country home in Ballinger, TX surrounded by his wife and family after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer on March 19 th , 2023.

Donald (Don) was born on May 4 th , 1938, in Monahans, TX. He was the youngest son of Sylvia Hodges and E. S....

Mar 18, 2023

Roy Lee Lloyd, 78, formerly of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023.

He was born on Monday, December 18, 1944, to Onnon and Eddie Mae (Fikes) Lloyd, in Rosebud, Texas. Roy married the love of his life, Mary Kennedy, on October 17, 1969, in Ballinger, Texas and they have shared 53 years together. He...

Mar 12, 2023

Joyce Marie Harris, 78, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 19, 1944, to Edgar and Irene (Hudson) Rozzlle in Eden, Texas.  On May 23, 1964, she married the love of her life, John W. Harris.  Together they shared 49 beautiful years...

Mar 9, 2023

“Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints.” Psalms 116:15

Janet was the oldest daughter of Duette H. and Evelyn Doyle Caldwell. She was born October 21st, 1935, in Wolf City, Texas, and entered her eternal rest on March 9, 2023, in Ballinger, TX.

Janet moved to Silver, Texas, as...

Mar 5, 2023

Jose Santos De La Cruz, 89, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in Coleman, Texas.

He was born on May 19, 1933, to Evaristo M. and Inocencia (Santos) De La Cruz, in Winters, Texas.   Jose was a man of many talents and did everything from farming, truck...

Feb 26, 2023

Clark “CJ” Thomas Bennett, Jr., 28, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

He was born on August 30, 1994, in Galveston, Texas, to Clark Thomas Bennet, Sr. and Claudia Renee Davis.  Clark was a gift to everyone that ever met him, he never met a stranger and would...

Feb 25, 2023

Jimmie Lee Rieken, 77, of Ballinger passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab in Ballinger, Texas.

He was born on March 4, 1945, to Richard and Dorothy (Turner) Rieken in Lubbock. After his dad’s passing, Dorothy married Rufus ‘Copper” Williams, and he graciously raised Jimmie as his son. On June 17, 1966, Jimmie...