Obituaries

Nov 5, 2022

Fannie “Wendy” Norine (Kay) Scrivener, 74, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

She was born on January 17, 1948, to Johnnie Elmo and Frances Geraldine (Johnson) Kay, Sr. in Pleasanton, Texas.   On April 28, 1986, she married James Edward Scrivener, Jr. at a ceremony...

Oct 28, 2022

Joe Leonard Stephenson, 90, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo.

He was born October 17, 1932, to Chester and Carmon (Moore) Stephenson in Hockley County, Texas. After high school, Joe served in the U.S. Airforce, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal...

Oct 27, 2022

Thomas A. Freeman, age 90, passed away October 27, 2022.

Tommy was the eldest of five children born to Frank and Mabel Wilkinson Freeman on August 23, 1932, in Christoval, Texas. He married Jo Anne Curbo on June 1, 1952. Six children were born to this marriage: Kay, Kathy, Darrell, Janie, Gail, and Laura.

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Oct 24, 2022

Norma Baker McFarland, of Saginaw, formerly of Ballinger, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Heritage Place in Decatur, Texas.

Norma was born on Wednesday, October 11, 1926, in Winters, Texas to Johnnie and Bernice (Smith) Baker. She married the love of her life, James Glen McFarland on July 6, 1945, in Ballinger and they enjoyed 69...

Oct 22, 2022

On October 22, 2022 Marlis Marie Ashton, 66, earned her wings to walk among the angels in heaven. Though Marlis’s health was failing over the last couple of years, few people knew the extent to which she struggled. Her contagious joy for life and indomitable spirit kept her pushing through the pain she hid from so many.

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Oct 22, 2022

Billy Wesley Jones, age 79, of Coleman, TX. passed away on Oct. 22, 2022, at Hendricks Hospital in Abilene, TX.

Bill was born on Jan. 8, 1943, in Ballinger, TX. to Wesley Coleman Jones and Jimmie Ella Baker.

On July 23, 1984, he married Vondane Robinson in Ballinger, TX. They shared 38 years together.

Oct 20, 2022

Robert Mata, 61, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his residence.

He was born May 18, 1961, to Frank Lara Mata, Sr. and Irma (Martinez) Mata.  After earning an associate degree, Robert became a CAD drafter, a career in which he excelled and one he deeply loved.  He enjoyed fishing and kayaking and...

Oct 18, 2022

Germaine Mildred Hoelscher, 85, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

She was born on April 4, 1937, to Matt and Mary (Kubenka) Kalina in Praha, Texas.  On July 14, 1956, she married the love of her life, Victor Alphonse Hoelscher in Rowena, Texas.  Together they shared 55...

Oct 17, 2022

Rear Admiral Albert L. Kelln, United States Navy (Retired) died of natural causes on October 17, 2022, in Ballinger, Texas, at age 92. “Al” was born during the great depression in Shattuck, Oklahoma, on December 17, 1929, to parents David and Eva (Meier) Kelln. After graduation from Shattuck High School, class of 1947, Al attended the University of Oklahoma for...

Oct 15, 2022

Marion Estilene Robertson, age 80, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2022, with family by her side.

Estilene was born on August 18, 1942, in Booneville, Arkansas to Marion and Mollie Williams. On January 9, 1960, she married the love of her life,...

Oct 14, 2022

Brooks Anthony Becker, age 15 months of Boerne, Texas, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, with his mama and dada by his side.

Brooks was born July 10, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas, where he spent the first three weeks of his life developing in the NICU. From the moment Brooks was born he showed that he...

Oct 13, 2022

Brent Anthony Bauerlein, 39, of Ballinger, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

He was born on July 31, 1983, to Byron Bauerlein and Pam (Quisenberry) Risinger in Lubbock, Texas.  In his younger years, Brent enjoyed playing soccer, working cattle with his family, fishing, and generally being outdoors.  He often spent his spare time hanging...

Oct 11, 2022

Glen William Fisher, 64, of Rowena, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born on February 26, 1958, to Alton William and Mary Martha Bubenik, Fisher in Ballinger, Texas. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School until it closed and graduated from Ballinger High School. He worked at Runnels County Gin alongside his grandpa Fisher, dad, uncle,...

Oct 10, 2022

Hilmer Leo Halfmann, 83, of Olfen peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by family on October 10, 2022.

Hilmer was born January 25, 1939 in Olfen, Texas, to Anton and Alice Schrade Halfmann.  After graduating from St. Joseph’s Catholic School in 1958, he proudly served in the Army National Guard. On May 8, 1965, he married...

Oct 6, 2022

Jose Angel Gonzales, Jr., 57 of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on January 17, 1965, to Jose Angel and Olivia (Perez) Gonzales, Sr. in Ballinger, Texas.

Jose is preceded in death by his father, Jose Angel Gonzales, Sr.

He...

Oct 2, 2022

Beloved father, Papaw, and friend to many, Clarence Newton Hallmark, 95 of Ballinger, left for his heavenly home on Sunday, October 2, 2022.  He was born to Isaac Newton Hallmark and Minnie Peel Hallmark on July 1, 1927, in McCullough County.  He spent his early childhood near Doole in the Gansel community.  His family later moved to Paint Rock,...

Sep 30, 2022

Louise Ladene Walker was born June 20, 1944, in San Angelo, TX to Harold and Johnnie Wright of Miles, TX. Louise attended Miles schools for her education. On June 15, 1963, she married the love of her life, Johnny R. Walker. Louise and Johnny had two daughters, Brenda and Cindy. They were strong and loving parents. Louise and Johnny...

Sep 27, 2022

Ronald Presley, 74, of Winters, Texas, passed away September 27, as the result of a vehicle accident.  Born, James Ronald Presley, on September 15, 1948, in Winters to (James) Hollis and (Bertie) Faye Seals.  He grew up in the Crews area and attended Winters schools.  As an adolescent, he started what would be the first of many cattle herds...

Sep 27, 2022

Jeffery Len Stewart, 42, of Ballinger, Texas was taken from us unexpectedly on September 27, 2022.

Jeffrey married Cristal Dennis on April 17, 1999.  They raised three children, Damien, Ashley, and David.

Jeffery is preceded in death by his father, Terry Len Stewart of Winters; his maternal grandparents, J.B. and Doll Guy of Winters; his...

Sep 25, 2022

Olivia Perez, 92, of Ballinger passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

Olivia was born in Ballinger, Texas, on Monday, May 12, 1930, to Jose and Theodora (Canada) Ramirez. She loved to tend to her flowers, and she also liked to bake delicious banana, pumpkin, and all sorts of breads and empanadas. Most...