Obituaries

Feb 15, 2021

Jim Raymond Hash, 70, loving husband and father passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born on July 18, 1950 to Raymond Alford and Alcie Ruth (Watson) Hash in Ballinger, Texas.   Jim was a long-time resident of Ballinger, earning the highest honor of Eagle Scout as part of the local boyscout troop. He served on the...

Feb 15, 2021

Mallie Sue Vessel, 80, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021, at Central Texas Nursing.

Mallie “Granna” Vessel was born on March 31, 1940, to Mallie Carr and Lyda Elsie (Singleton) Campbell in Ballinger.  She married Leslie Cole Sr. in January of 1959 and then later married Willie Vessel who preceded her in...

Feb 8, 2021

Nolan Geddie Adams (Red), 83, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 8, 2021.

He was born on January 30, 1938, to William Grady and Ettie Faye (Vaughn) Adams, Sr. in Murchison, Texas. He attended college at Texas A&M University before marrying the love of his life Barbara Sue Weathers on January...

Feb 6, 2021

Harold was born in Ballinger, Texas to Thelbert and Eron Hudgens, the fourth child of seven.  He attended school in Ballinger and graduated from Ballinger High School in 1957.  He went to Texas Tech University on a basketball scholarship and graduated in 1962.  He was drafted by the NBA Detroit Pistons and the ABA Colorado Nuggets but opted to...

Feb 4, 2021

Martha “Grandma Tita” Rodriquez Zertuche, 76, of Ballinger, Texas went to her heavenly home, on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

She was born on September 20, 1944, to Luther and Isabel (Guevara) Rodriquez in Ballinger, Texas. She attended Howard College.  Martha married the love of her life Oscar on August 2, 1959, in Ballinger, and together they shared...

Feb 2, 2021

Patrick Lloyd, 52, of Ballinger, went to be with his Lord and Savior on, Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

He was born on November 6, 1968, to George Lloyd and Nancy Brown in Ballinger, Texas.  Patrick was a proud Bearcat football player, joining the graduating class of 1986 from Ballinger High School.  After moving away to Dallas for...

Jan 31, 2021

Rudene Lee, 83, of Norton, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

She was born on August 22, 1937, to Adcur Willie and Lura N. (Bird) Tipton in Gatesville, Texas.   After graduating from high school, Rudene worked several clerical jobs, including for  Lonestar Gas.  She married Bailey Lee on August 18, 1978,...

Jan 30, 2021

Dorothy Mae Havlak went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2021. She was 88 years old.  “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever”.

Dorothy was born March 1, 1932, in Veribest, Texas to Sam Vince and Frances (Ripple) Dusek. She lived with her family in Mereta, Rowena,...

Jan 29, 2021

James R. Irvin, age 83, passed away at Central Texas Nursing & Rehab in Ballinger, Texas on January 29, 2021.  A full obituary to follow.

Jan 28, 2021

Grady Campbell, Sr., 78, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, at his home in Ballinger, Texas.

Grady was born on April 27, 1942, in Ballinger, Texas to Mallie and Lyda Campbell.  He enlisted in the US Army in 1959, serving 6 years.  Upon returning home from the Army, he began his civilian careers, first as a carpenter,...

Jan 28, 2021

Sammy “Chame” Escobar “Superstar,” 66 of Abilene formerly of Ballinger passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene.

He was born on December 5, 1954, to Fermin Escobar Sr. and Jessie Flores Escobar in Ballinger, Texas. He lived most of his life in Ballinger and relocated to Abilene in August of 2012. Sammy...

Jan 23, 2021

Emma Lou Cowlishaw Smith peacefully passed away at her home Saturday morning. She was the first of seven children born to Herbert Cowlishaw and Marie Killingsworth; she was born August 17, 1933, in Ballinger.

She married Clovis Vernon Smith on February 27, 1953, in Ballinger, and they were blessed with four children, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren....

Jan 21, 2021

Irene Pena Escobar, 65, of Ballinger, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

She was born on November 30, 1955, to Cruz Pena and Juanita Medrano Pena in Ballinger, Texas.  She married the love of her life, Ismael Escobar on January 5, 1979, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ballinger,...

Jan 21, 2021

Patsy Rodriguez, 95, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 21, 2021.   A full obituary will follow.

Jan 16, 2021

Maria Garza, 81, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

She was born on November 21, 1939, to Luis and Santana (Morin) Garza in Beeville County, Texas.  Maria was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church and served as a member of the Guadalupanas.  She worked for over 30...

Jan 12, 2021

Cindy Sue Winchester, 64, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Cindy was born on September 13, 1956 in Dallas, Texas.   After graduating from High School, she went on to work as a sales clerk.  On September 15, 1998, she married the love of her life...

Jan 10, 2021

Maurice John Moeller, 92, devoted husband, dedicated family man, protector and provider passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

He was born on October 20, 1928 to Joe C. and Mary Elizabeth (Multer) Moeller in Olfen, Texas. Maurice married the love of his life, Dorine Sarah Halfmann, on November 11, 1953 and cherished 67 years together....

Jan 10, 2021

Dolly Elizabeth Airhart, 91, of Winters, Texas, passed away January 10, 2021. Remembered for her sweet spirit, Dolly's soul was one of the kindest and gentlest to walk this earth.

She was born October 6, 1929, near Huntsville, Alabama, to James and Nola Hollandsworth. The second youngest of 13 kids, Dolly learned from a young age the...

Jan 9, 2021

Janet Ann Minzenmayer, 70, of Rowena, Texas, was reunited with her loving husband and her Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

She was born on January 19, 1950, to Gilbert and Leona (Lange) Ocker in Ballinger, Texas.  Janet graduated from Angelo State University with a Bachelors in Science, where she then pursued a career in the medical...

Jan 8, 2021

Richard Book, 97, a longtime resident of Miles, Texas, died on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home surrounded by family and caregivers

He was committed to God, family, country, and community.  Richard was the youngest of eight children born on the family farm north of Miles on December 22, 1923, to John and Helen Book.