Obituaries

Jul 8, 2022

Donald “Don” George Robinson, 82, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, July 8, 2022.

He was born on October 16, 1939, to George Sheppard and Gertrude Ellen (Damron) Robinson in Ballinger, Texas.  On June 27, 1958, he married the love of his life Frances “Fran” Cleo Reynolds in Eldorado, TX,...

Jul 7, 2022

Wade Daryl James, 82, of Fort Worth passed away July 7, 2022, at a local hospital after a brief illness.

He was born March 31, 1940, in Ballinger, Texas to Vernon and Lorene (Wade) James.  After graduating from Miles High School in 1960, he served in the U.S. Navy.  He then settled in the Dallas/Fort Worth area...

Jul 5, 2022

Hugh Anthony “Tony” Duesterhaus, 80, of Lake Ivie, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at his home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Born on June 19, 1942, to Emma Kuehler Duesterhaus and Alois August Duesterhaus at home in Rhineland, Tx.  Known as “Tony” his entire life, he was the fifth child born out...

Jul 5, 2022

Jimmie Neil Jennings of San Angelo, Texas, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the age of 81 years old. He was born on October 31, 1940, to Treat C Jennings and Esther Holland Jennings (nèe Murphy) in Norton, Texas. Jim was the fourth of five siblings. He graduated from Norton High...

Jul 3, 2022

Glenda Joyce Thomas McMillan, 81, of Ballinger, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2022.  She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Glenda was born in Ranger, Texas on September 9, 1940, to Leroy and Ethel Keck Thomas.  She attended high school in Odessa, Texas, and graduated from...

Jul 1, 2022

Oscar Adam Nombrano, 70, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at Central Texas Nursing & Rehab.

He was born Tuesday, September 11, 1951, in Ballinger to Modesto and Mary (Garza) Nombrano.  Oscar was employed for many years at Mueller’s Supply in Ballinger. He enjoyed fishing and was an excellent BBQ Cook. Oscar also loved...

Jun 22, 2022

Michael Don Alewine, Sr., 80, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

He was born on Tuesday, March 10, 1942, in Austin, Texas to Cecil and Evelyn (Lyons) Alewine. Don was married to Portia (Fuller) Alewine in Temple, Texas in 1966. He was what many would consider to be a “Jack of All...

Jun 17, 2022

Mitizi June McNaley, 66, passed away at Ballinger Healthcare & Rehab on June 17, 2022.  A full obituary will follow.

Jun 17, 2022

Stephen Franklin Baird, 75, passed away at his residence in Dickinson, Texas on June 17, 2022.

Stephen was born in Dodge City, Kansas on December 7, 1946, to Dale and Evelyn (Jones) Baird.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his son Jacob Baird.

Stephen is survived by his wife Eunsil;...

Jun 11, 2022

Jesse Wayne Hopper, 70, of Spring Branch passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Canyon Lake, Texas.

Jesse was born in San Angelo, Texas, on April 17, 1952, to J.D. and Loraine (Bowdry) Hopper.  He spent his childhood and attended school in Ballinger. After dating for less than two months, he married Patricia Ruth Inman on...

Jun 10, 2022

Wilma Fay Wheeler, 91, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab.

Wilma Fay was born to John and Effie (Crooks) Jackson on July 21, 1930, in San Saba, Texas.  She married David Andrew Wheeler on March 10, 1971, in Lovington, New Mexico.  She has been a part of the community of Ballinger,...

Jun 8, 2022

Dottie Lee Routh, 78, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

She was born on September 2, 1943, to James Milton and Esther Dorothy (Walsh) Condra in Del Rio, Texas.  Dottie grew up in McCamey and graduated High School there.  She still kept in touch with many friends...

Jun 6, 2022

“I wish I were rich instead of being so damned good-looking.”

----- Charles Hoelscher

Charles Elwood Hoelscher, 90, of Grape Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022.

He was born on November 2, 1931, to Clemence J. and Agnes (Frerich) Hoelscher, in Rowena, Texas. Growing up on a farm east...

May 31, 2022

Cohen Allen Dallas, 3, of Ballinger, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born on December 2, 2018, to Cody Allen and Chelsea DeAnne (Browning) Dallas in San Angelo, Texas.  Cohen was an angel on loan from heaven and knew love...

May 30, 2022

Billy Wayne Neal, 80, passed away at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Burkburnett, Texas on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Billy was born in Dublin, Texas to Harvey and Lucille (Tucker) Neal on June 3, 1941.  He grew up farming and worked as a general laborer and in the oil field his entire life.  In the latter part of...

May 30, 2022

Helen Diane Laird, 69, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 30, 2022.

She was born on October 2, 1952, to Edell and Genevie (Faulkner) Whitefield in Freer, Texas.  On October 6, 1972, she married the love of her life Ronnie Jay (R.J.) Laird at a ceremony in Dublin, Texas.  Together they...

May 29, 2022

Don Raymond Simmons, 83, died unexpectedly on May 29, 2022, in San Angelo, Texas after a lengthy battle with COPD. He was born May 19, 1939, in Bethel, Texas, the son of Claude Raymond and Myrll Gladys Crockett Simmons.

Don could accomplish anything he set his mind to do and graduated from Ballinger High School in 1957....

May 23, 2022

Mary Lynn Sykes, age 96, went to her eternal home on May 23, 2022. “Mer”, as she was referred to by her loved ones, was resilient, patient, graceful, soft-spoken, and faithful. She loved the Lord, her family, the church, and the community.

Mary was born January 20, 1926, in Ballinger, Texas to Estes McCain Lynn and Armour...

May 22, 2022

Curtis Dean Jennings, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away in Ballinger, TX, on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 78.

He was born March 4, 1944, to Dean and Jackie Jennings of Ballinger, Texas. After graduating from Ballinger High School, he went to work for Lone Star Gas Company, for whom he worked...

May 10, 2022

Charles Henry Frey passed peacefully with his family by his side on May 10, 2022.  He was born on September 26, 1949, to Gus and Mary Gully Frey in Ballinger and grew up on the family farm in Olfen, Texas.  He was the fourth of eight children. He graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Rowena in 1968 and...