Obituaries

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...

Feb 6, 2022

Gary Lyndon Hargrove, 66, of San Angelo, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 6th, 2022 at Shannon Medical Center after losing his battle to Covid 19.

He was born July 7th, 1955 to Dudley and Billie Hargrove in Ballinger, Texas. Gary was loved by so many and described as hard-working, kind,...

Jan 31, 2022

Jimmy Edward Rose, Jr., 60, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born on Wednesday, May 24, 1961, to Jimmy Edward and Elizabeth (Plumley) Rose Sr. in Cleburne, Texas. While Jimmy worked as a truck driver, his real passion was for race cars. He had his own mini-stock race car. Jimmy worked with his...

Jan 31, 2022

Vernon Lee Fenwick, 83, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022.

He was born on January 6, 1939, to Alfred and Evie (Savage) Fenwick in Norton, Texas.   Vernon loved three things the most, his family first, grandbabies second, and football third.  Especially the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns.  Vernon was a huge...

Jan 31, 2022

Charlene Organ, age 63, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Charlene was born in Ballinger to the loving parents of Charles and Johnnie Mae Clark-Organ on September 2, 1958.

Charlene attend and graduated from Ballinger High school in 1977. She was an awesome track star for...

Jan 30, 2022

Linda Jones, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022.

Linda was born in Zephyr, Texas on January 11, 1940, to McKinley and Evadine Bradley.  She was the youngest of 10 children who have all passed before her.

In 1957, she met D.B. Jones in Midland, Texas and they...

Jan 23, 2022

Mary Michaelyn Mathis (Mickey) of Ovalo, passed away on January 23, 2022, in Abilene.

Visitation will be from 5:00-6:30 pm, Thursday, January 27, 2022, with the Rosary beginning at 6:30 pm at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 28, at Holy...

Jan 23, 2022

Adelita Sanchez Garcia, 70, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

She was born on Saturday, September 1, 1951, to Florentino P. and Rusilia (Sarsosa) Sanchez in San Angelo, Texas.   On September 8, 2006, she married David Garcia, and together they shared 15 beautiful years before her passing.  Adelita proudly gave her life...

Jan 22, 2022

Victoria Velasquez Gonzales, 80, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

She was born on November 17, 1941, to Antonio and Paulita (Garcia) Velasquez in Laredo, Texas.  Victoria was a very hard worker, spent over 30 years working for dry manufacturing, and ran LG’s Place in Winters for over 31 years.  On November...

Jan 21, 2022

Johnnie Kay Petrey, aged 50 years old, adoring wife to Gary L. Petrey and loving mother, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior suddenly and unexpectedly on January 21, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her Father Bill Moser.

She was born May 26, 1971, in Big Spring, Tx to Bill and...

Jan 20, 2022

Alex Sauceda Rodriguez, 76, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

He was born on Thursday, June 14, 1945, to Matias and Juliana (Sauceda) Rodriguez in Ballinger, Texas.  On June 15, 1974, he married the love of his life, Delphine Rodriguez Escobar, and together they shared over 40 beautiful years until her passing...

Jan 19, 2022

Arnold Robert Matthiesen, 92, of Olfen, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

He was born on Sunday, July 28, 1929, to Joe and Rosa Matthiesen in Olfen.

On August 22, 1951, he married his forever love Charlene Halfmann and together they shared 70 beautiful years before his passing.  In...

Jan 18, 2022

Ronald John Hovorak, age 75, passed away in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, the 18 th of January 2022.

He was the adventurous one of all the family.  He left Texas in 1967 when he joined the Air Force.  Following basic training, he was stationed at Luke Air Force Base.  Once he served his country during the Vietnam...

Jan 17, 2022

Danny “Dan” Ray Stoker, 76, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022.

He was born on October 28, 1945, to Aaron and Orpha (Smith) Stoker in Henderson, Texas.  As soon as he graduated from high school, he entered directly into his position in law enforcement.  He was a deputy for the Runnels County...

Jan 16, 2022

Ruby Emma Carter (neé Stephan), 85, of Winters passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Winters Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Ruby was born May 27, 1936, in Merkel to Alwin Gustav Stephan and Elsa Pauline Stephan (neé Nolte). Sister to Robert Stephan, Marie Braune & Norma Stapleton. Married October 18, 1957, she was the wife of Frank...

Jan 15, 2022

Sherman Lee Pounds, 97, passed away at his residence in Ballinger, Texas on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Sherman was born to Wilbur and Katie Pounds on April 8, 1924, in Kilgore, Texas.  He married Alvis Dunham on May 28, 1980.  Sherman was a Corporal in the United States Marines.  He worked many years as a welder/fabricator in...

Jan 14, 2022

Vonda Jean Charles, 74, of Norton, Texas, passed to her permanent home in Heaven on Friday, January 14, 2022.

She was born on July 12, 1947, to LeRoy and Mildred (Burks) Burris in Ballinger, Texas. Vonda was best known for her role as Activity Director for the nursing home in Ballinger for over 20 years.  She loved...

Jan 10, 2022

Jimmy M. Watkins, 67, of Jones Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022.

He was born on April 23, 1954, to Denver and Joy (Burris) Watkins in Ballinger, Texas.  Jimmy was an athletic man, that loved the great outdoors.  Whether he was playing baseball with his family, windsurfing, fishing, or dancing with the love...

Dec 24, 2021

Jimmie Ella (Baker) Jones age 102 of Ballinger, Texas passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, in Coleman, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in the Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger, Texas. Jimmie was born May 8, 1919, in Milano, Texas to the late James Edward Baker and Ella Sledge Halpain. Jimmie was preceded...

Dec 16, 2021

Jose Angel Gonzales, 77, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

He was born on August 2, 1944, to Mike and Paula Gonzales in Gonzales, Texas. Jose married Olivia Perez in 1964 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ballinger, Texas and together they shared over 57 years of ups...