Obituaries

Nov 23, 2021

Lula Mabel Marecek, 91, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

She was born on April 13, 1930, to Albert and Annie (Ernst) Schwertner on the family cotton farm just between Miles and Rowena.  Lula worked as hard as anyone on her family farm, she even went to driving...

Nov 22, 2021

Eloisa Rodriguez (Gaga), 70, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 22, 2021.

She was born on February 7, 1951, to Sebastian and Manuela (Martinez) Rodriguez in Longhorn, Texas.  Eloisa worked for several years as a nanny to many children that she loved dearly as her own.  Her pride and joy...

Nov 17, 2021

Koleta "JoAnn" (House) Dillard, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, and was reunited in Heaven with the love of her life Malton Monroe "Buster" Dillard.

JoAnn was born on November 17, 1933, in Okra, Texas. She was the only child of Charlie Crews and Myrtle Alice House. On May 1, 1948, JoAnn and Buster...

Nov 14, 2021

Simon Hernandez Mata, 78, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.

He was born on Monday, January 18, 1943, to Thomas and Carlota (Hernandez) Mata in Charlotte, Texas. In 1957 he married the love of his life Herminia De Luna and together they shared over 65 beautiful years before...

Nov 12, 2021

Scott Baca, 44, of Miles passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Shannon Hospital, Friday, November 12, 2021.

Scott was born on Sunday, July 3, 1977, in San Angelo, Texas, to Charles and Elaine Baca. He grew up and graduated from Miles High School, in 1995. He was a farmer, and a great hand at all...

Nov 10, 2021

Olivia Patiño, 84, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

She was born on Friday, December 4, 1936, to Manuel and Maria (Valdez) Peña in Menard, Texas.   On May 24, 1959, she married the love of her life, Victor Patiño, Jr. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Nov 10, 2021

Bruce Harmon Arnold, 66, of Ballinger, Texas passed on November 10, 2021, at his Ballinger home.

Born on Sunday, August 7, 1955, to Robert William and Barbara Jeanne (Hoyt) Arnold while stationed at Camp Carson,  CO, they soon returned to their native Walworth Co, WI,  where Bruce grew to early manhood in Elkhorn  He later attended UW-...

Nov 2, 2021

June Hartgrove Dankworth, 87, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

She was born on March 30, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas, to Concho County ranchers Wilson Connell and Dixie (Smith) Hartgrove.  Her roots in Texas go back eight generations.  After graduating from Paint Rock High School, June attended Texas Christian University. ...

Oct 31, 2021

Tracy Lynn Halfmann Grimes was born on September 10, 1963, to Kathy and A.T. Halfmann Jr.  She passed away at home on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 58.  Tracy married Paul Grimes on June 16, 1984.  He preceded her in death in 1990.

Tracy was a wonderful mother to four children, and a Granny...

Oct 28, 2021

Margarita Julia Luera, 74, of Coleman, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

She was born on January 10, 1947, to Margarito and Aurora (Rodriguez) Luera in Ballinger, Texas.  Margarita was a homemaker that enjoyed spending her time in her garden, cultivating her roses and plants.  She also enjoyed crocheting Afghans and pot holders for...

Oct 27, 2021

Gary Paul Coleman, 82, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

He was born on Wednesday, October 18, 1939, to Arthur and Bernice (Moore) Coleman in Rockport, New York.  After graduating from high school, he went on to become an auto mechanic, which he did for the majority of his life. ...

Oct 23, 2021

Margaret Marie (Rollwitz) Berry, 87, passed away at Town Hall Estates in Keene, Texas on October 23, 2021.

Margaret was born in Rowena on May 22, 1934, to Ben and Clara (Jansa) Rollwitz.  She was married to Ronald Hoyt Berry. Margaret was a homemaker and a wonderful woman that was loved and will be missed. Talented in...

Oct 16, 2021

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, Kay Gully, 68 of Ballinger, Texas, was called to her Heavenly home. Though our hearts ache as we mourn the loss of our loving wife, mom, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and dear friend, we also rejoice and celebrate as we KNOW her heart and soul are complete after being reunited with her sweet daughter...

Oct 16, 2021

Mark Jason Nunn, 60, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene, Texas.

Mark was born on Monday, May 8, 1961, in Fort Worth, Texas.  His parents were JB and Helen (Browning) Nunn.  He loved the outdoors and loved to go hunting, fishing, boating, or camping.  He was a graduate of...

Oct 15, 2021

Dennie Ray Braswell was born on May 9th, 1937 in Bronte, TX to George and Oleta Braswell. His spirit left this earth at home, peacefully, on October 15th, 2021.

He grew up in Bronte and declared it the best place to live. He measured a person's success on how quickly they moved back to Bronte. He was...

Oct 12, 2021

Debra Lynn Schroeder, 63, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Debra was born April 26, 1958, to Donald Ivan Haith and Patricia Ann Whiddon, in Humboldt, Nebraska.  She married Joe R Schroeder on December 29, 1986.  She graduated from Angelo State University in the Fall of 1991, with a Bachelor's degree in Business...

Oct 11, 2021

Edward “Ed” Joseph Daniels IV, 43, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021.

He was born on September 1, 1978, to Edward Joseph and Jean (Sasso) Daniels III in Providence, Rhode Island.  Ed was the best cook and chef; he could make the best lasagna or ricotta shells.  He loved mystery and horror movies...

Oct 10, 2021

Rosa Linda De La Cerda, 70, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and loved ones on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

She was born on Wednesday, January 31, 1951, to Lorenzo and Andrea Salazar in Ballinger, Texas.  In August of 1967, she married the love of her life, Jesse Phillip De La Cerda.  Rosa worked...

Oct 5, 2021

Joe Ceil Kreager, 89, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

She was born at home in Eagle Branch in rural Runnels County Texas on January 2, 1932, to Joe D. and Vonceil (Carter) Rowe.  She and her dad won their battle with smallpox when she was an infant.  She had no fear...

Oct 4, 2021

Stanley “Stan” David Kvapil, 77, of Rowena went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2021, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.  Stan was born on May 25, 1944, to Elmer and Caroline Kvapil of Rowena.

He married Patricia “Pat” Lange on June 25, 2016, in Rowena,...