Obituaries

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...

Feb 24, 2023

Eddie Jesse Day, 69, formerly of Winters, met his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 24, 2023.

He was born on Saturday, May 16, 1953, to Edward and Lucille (Bates) Day, in Coleman Texas. He was a graduate of Winters High School and spent much of his life working as a truck driver and working in the oilfield. ...

Feb 19, 2023

Shirley Ann Ashton, 81 of Ballinger, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab after a long battle with cancer.

She was born March 21, 1941, to Joe and Olga (Gottschalk) Paske in Ballinger, Texas, where she continued to live and raise a family.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Sherman,...

Feb 15, 2023

Mary Anne Allen Green, 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  Mary was born June 19, 1927, on the Allen Ranch in Runnels County to pioneer ranchers Rufus and Frances Wood Allen.

Having attended primary school at Barnett and Old Runnels, she graduated from Ballinger High School in 1944 and earned credentials as a registered nurse...

Feb 10, 2023

Wiley “Wayne” Paschal age 79 passed away at home with family by his side after a lengthy illness.

Wayne was preceded in death by his father and mother Harry and Irvie Lee Paschal; his brothers; Dennis, Elvis, and Bill Paschal; and sisters; Lidell Dunlap and Wanda Kieltyka.

Wayne is survived by his wife Deanna; sons:...

Feb 9, 2023

David LaVern Kitchen, 54, ended his earthly journey on Thursday, February 9, 2023, and is on to a new chapter in his existence.

He was born on August 16, 1968, to Ralph LaVern and Sharon Ann (Nelson) Kitchen in Miami,

Oklahoma. He married his “Bayyb” and eternal love, Wanda Wright, on March 3, 1997, in...

Jan 31, 2023

Tommy Doyle Chambliss, Sr., 83, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

He was born on September 17, 1939, to Cornelius (Neal) and Bettie (Campbell) Chambliss in Gunsight, Texas.  On June 1, 1983, he married Helen “Sue” Miles at a ceremony in Oklahoma City, OK. ...

Jan 31, 2023

John “David” Haston, 59, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.

David was born on February 25, 1963, to Annie Haston and Johnny Haston.  He was a loving son, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.  He never met a stranger and was known very well around Ballinger, as he would always take...

Jan 25, 2023

Velma Gene Leihy Roggenkamp, 78, of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.

Gene was born on November 13, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas to Clayton Edward and Velma Ruth (Butler) Leihy. She married Ronald “Butch” Roggenkamp on June 23, 1983, in Glen Rose, Texas. Gene truly had a servant’s heart, serving as Administrator...

Jan 24, 2023

Our strong-willed, beautiful mother passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  Lucille Frances (Willberg) Schwertner was born December 2, 1925, in Miles, Texas to Arthur and Matilda (Mueller) Willberg.   She was raised on a farm near Miles and graduated in 1942 from Miles High School.   She met the love of...

Jan 17, 2023

Charles Earl Hensley was born December 31, 1940, in Guthrie, Cottle County, Texas.  His parents, Earl Pete Hensley and Pauline Watson Hensley owned a business there and so that was home.

Charles had one brother, Larry Hensley.  Charles grew up like most young people in small towns.  He played all sports, studied, fished, and hunted.  Then he...

Jan 15, 2023

Jerome “Jerry” Alphons Zak, 85, of San Angelo, Texas, entered his forever home on Sunday, January 15, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s.

He was born on December 13, 1937, to Frank G. and Christina (Schwertner) Zak, in Rowena, Texas. Jerry married the love of his life, LaVeda Jo Hudgens on June 12, 1959, and they...

Jan 15, 2023

Ruth Ann Wood 83, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Shannon Medical Center.

She was born in Ballinger, Texas on Feb. 3, l939.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mack, and a daughter Nila Kay Pelham.

She is survived by a daughter Rebecca Colvin and husband Jeff and...

Jan 8, 2023

Richard “Dick” Baylis Ingle passed peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas at the age of 79.  Richard was born May 28, 1943, in Ballinger, Texas, the youngest child and only son of Joseph Earl Ingle and Sammie Maurine Richardson.

At the age of 4, he moved with his family to Boerne, Texas where the...

Jan 7, 2023

Carolyn Clifton, 80, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at Ballinger Memorial Hospital after a horrific accident and lengthy stay, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

She was born on July 23, 1942, in San Angelo, Texas, and shortly after was adopted by Frank and Myrtle ( Fallis) Carson. Carolyn attended Central High School...

Jan 4, 2023

Rose Marie Kuhn, 54, of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Ballinger Nursing and Rehab, after a long battle with Cancer.

She was born to Joseph Kuhn and Myonne Veola Latchman in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she lived until she moved to Georgia to start her family. In 2011, she moved to Ballinger, with her...

Dec 29, 2022

Bert Lee (Gilbreth) Middleton, 99, of Ballinger, Texas passed peacefully at home on December 29, 2022.  She was born on February 13, 1923, in Rockwood, TX to Allie (Martin) and Lonnie Gilbreth. In 1929 her family moved to Bend, TX where she attended school. She went to high school in San Saba, TX.

Bert married Eugene Hicks...

Dec 29, 2022

Elmer Peterson, 83, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

He was born on January 22, 1939, to W.R. and Sarah Ellen (Vanderweillen) Peterson in Vernon, Texas.  Elmer served honorably in the United States Armed Services and on July 11, 1961, he married the love...

Dec 27, 2022

Joyce Boggess, 90, passed away on December 27, 2022, in Keller, Texas.

Joyce was born on November 17, 1932, to Claude and Leota (Whitfield) Power in Littlefield, Texas. She married Bill Boggess on January 2, 1953, in Tacoma, Washington before returning to Ballinger where they raised six children and shared 47 years before Bill’s passing on June...