Obituaries

Mar 25, 2022

Mae Dell Lange Schaefer, 88, received her gift of eternal life on March 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Mae Dell was born on October 18, 1933, to Frank and Isabella (Dierschke) Lange. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Rowena and graduated as valedictorian of her senior class in 1951. She worked in the Runnels...

Mar 17, 2022

Larry Wayne Hays, 75, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in San Angelo.

He was born on Tuesday, December 24, 1946, to William Blair and Dorothy Ruth (Smith) Hays in Ballinger, Texas.  Larry honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard until his honorable discharge in 1972.  On February...

Mar 16, 2022

Lillie Belle Dahlberg, 95, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

She was born on May 17, 1926, to Carl B. and Cora Elana (Darley) Deans in Voca, Texas.  Lillie married the love of her life, Virgil L. Dahlberg, on November 4, 1944, and together they shared over 56 beautiful years before his...

Mar 15, 2022

Joseph Bernard (J.B.) Fuchs passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas.  He was 76.

J.B. was born on August 16, 1945, in Ballinger, Texas, to Joseph (Jody) and Anne Fuchs.  J.B. lived in Runnels County and in particular the Olfen area his entire life.  He married Ethel Jost on July 25, 1965, in Rowena,...

Mar 14, 2022

Linda Lee Knox, 74, of Bronte, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, Texas after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on December 28, 1947, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Alfred Carson and Velma Lee (Moore) Hammer Jr.  In 1971 she married the...

Mar 13, 2022

Yvonne Rogers Lange, 73, passed away in Brownwood, Texas on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Yvonne was born on November 16, 1948, to Jack and Hazel (Marshall) Rogers of Abilene, Texas.  She married Keith Lange on December 12, 1996, in Coleman, Texas.  She had been a resident of Glen Cove, Texas for over 40 years. Yvonne loved to...

Mar 10, 2022

Goldia Mae (Jones) Kilpatrick, 96, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Goldia was born in Baird, Texas on January 10, 1926, to Joseph Edison and Esther Adella (Eubanks) Jones.  She married Everett Kilpatrick on November 15, 1945.  She was a member of the Seventh Street Baptist Church in...

Mar 10, 2022

Curtis Roy Traweek was called home to be with our Lord on March 10, 2022. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on September 22, 1942, and grew up in Amarillo, Texas graduating from Amarillo High School in 1960. He attended Tarleton State University for two years and then transferred to West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas where...

Mar 7, 2022

Hansel Ray Hoffman, 80, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022, in Eden, Texas with his loving wife of over 54 years by his side. Hansel went to his forever resting place after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born on August 29, 1941, to Fred Arthur and Allie Louise...

Mar 2, 2022

James Allen Condra, 57, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

He was born on August 15, 1964, to L.C. and Emma Louise (Lane) Condra, in Ballinger, Texas.  After completing High School and attending a trade school for mechanics, he went on to be one of the most sought-after small engine mechanics in...

Mar 2, 2022

Paul Escobar Jalomo III, 46, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

He was born on November 20, 1975, to Paul and Martha (Escobar) Jalomo Sr., in Ft. Worth, Texas.  After graduating from high school, he went on to work as a welder and produce manager.  He met Irma Reyes in 1999, and together...

Feb 22, 2022

Dora Islas Sanchez, 70, of Ballinger was born June 17, 1951, in Robstown, Texas, and passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, TX.

Dora is preceded in death by her parents Perfecto M Islas and Abelia Islas, brothers Roberto and Juan Islas, sister Gloria Soliz and grandson...

Feb 21, 2022

Camille Badgett Denton, 58, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on January 15, 1964, to James Earl and Linda Marie (Walter) Badgett in San Angelo, Texas. Camille married Kendall Denton on December 31st twice. Camille’s passion was teaching. From being a school teacher to running her own daycare...

Feb 18, 2022

Otis Jess “O.J.” Murray, 82, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, February 18, 2022.

He was born on March 31, 1939, to Charles and Hazel (Upton) Murray in Floydada, Texas. On January 2, 1960, he married the love of his life, Jacka Nell Canady at the 7th St. Baptist Church in...

Feb 18, 2022

Edna Annie Augusta Schoppa Gillespie (better known to all as “Pete”) was called home Friday, February 18, 2022.

She was born in Vernon, Texas on June 9, 1929, to Herman John Schoppa and Edna Olga Foerster Schoppa and was 92 years old.  She married Melvin Lee (“Red”) Gillespie on September 5, 1947, in Vernon when he returned...

Feb 17, 2022

Armando “Coach” Bosquez Medina, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Miles, Texas.

Armando was born February 15,1949 to Juan Medina & Belia Bosquez in Ciudad Acuna Coahuila.  He came to America at a young age and he enlisted in the Army on June 5, 1968....

Feb 13, 2022

Jeanette Helen Wilde, 80, earned her eternal reward on February 13, 2022.  Jeanette was born to Edwin and Leona Moeller Book on September 1, 1941.  She attended school in Harriett and graduated from Miles High School in 1959.  She went on to attend The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio only to return home before someone tried...

Feb 11, 2022

Adolph Lukie Schwertner, Jr., 81, passed away at his residence in Del City, Oklahoma on February 11, 2022.

Adolph was born on October 5, 1940, to Adolph and Annie (Krupa) Schwertner, Sr.  He loved to fish and watch old westerns.  He was a truck driver for Mueller Inc. for many years before moving to California and eventually...

Feb 10, 2022

Nancy was born the 14 th day of October in 1937 to Bryan and Zeola (Jeffries) Clayton.  She was the second born of three children.  She grew up in Talpa, Texas where she graduated.

Nancy married Daniel John Hallmark on June 7, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas and together they shared the next 63 years.  She worked...

Feb 9, 2022

Janice Nazy, 76, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

She was born on December 7, 1945, to Roy and Lola Mae (Hicklin) Nazy in Ballinger, Texas.  Janice was a hardworking, family woman.  She worked for Dry Manufacturing for almost 15 years before changing her career path and becoming a CNA.   She married Connie...