Obituaries

Dec 3, 2020

James Hoyle Palmer 92 of Ballinger passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

James was born on June 15, 1928, in Belton, Texas to Jim and Johnnie Palmer.  When he was young James enjoyed playing on the banks of Owl Creek near Belton with his brother Joe.  This was his family’s land on what is now part...

Dec 2, 2020

Dennis Edward Minzenmayer, 75, of Rowena, Texas went to be home with the Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

He was born on July 16, 1945, to Edgar and Minnie (Kuhl) Minzenmayer in Taylor, Texas.  He served honorably for 11 years in the National Guard.  Dennis married the love of his life, Janet Ocker, on April 19,...

Dec 1, 2020

Joe Ramos Jr., a generous, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, companion, and proud Veteran, was united with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020, in San Angelo, Texas.  Joe was born in Ballinger, Texas, and faithfully served 3 years in the United States Army and 20 years in the United States Navy as a Seabee in the Construction...

Dec 1, 2020

Virginia Ann Spraberry Schwartz, 90, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020, at her home in Winters, Texas surrounded by family. She was born May 24, 1930, to Riley and Addie Thomas Spraberry. She was born at her grandpa’s house near Anson, Texas, and was raised near Funston, TX.

Virginia graduated from Anson High School in 1947...

Nov 30, 2020

Luisa De La Cerda Herrera was born on June 21, 1926 in Ballinger, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aurelio Herrera; her parents, Jesus De La Cerda and Eduvijes  Hernandez Alfaro; her brothers, George Ornelaz, Jesus De La Cerda, Jr., Eustacio De La Cerda, Tano De La Cerda, Estevan De La Cerda, Juan De...

Nov 24, 2020

Elena Rivera Rodriguez, 84, of Ballinger, TX went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Elena was born in Red Rock, TX to Juan and Angelita Rivera.  Elena dedicated her life to raising her 12 children with her loving husband John.  Our mom loved spending time with...

Nov 23, 2020

Derek Lee Powell, age 31, passed away at his residence in Ballinger, Texas on November 23, 2020.

Derek was born in Levelland, Texas on Thursday, February 16, 1989.

He is survived by his mother Susan and Step-father Jim Heidenheimer; his father Leonard Powell; grandmother June Sibley; brother James Beggs, and sister Katlyn Heidenheimer.

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Nov 23, 2020

Roberto Ruiz Correa, Sr., age 57, passed away on November 23, 2020, in San Angelo, Texas.

Roberto was born October, 25, 1963 in Zavagoza, Mexico to Concepcion Correa(deceased) and Maria De Socorro Correa (deceased).

Roberto went to school in Paint Rock, Texas.

On December 12, 1983, he married Estela Alvarado and three children...

Nov 23, 2020

Edna E Summers, 88, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Shannon Medical Center South in San Angelo, Texas.

Edna was born on January 1, 1932, to John and Margaret (Bauer) Keller in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska.  She married her first husband, Marvin John Allbright Sr. in July of 1947 in Yakima, WA...

Nov 22, 2020

Earl Lee Brown, 80, of Rising Star, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home.

He was born on July 13, 1940, to Verny Earl and Mary Elva (Divore) Brown in Mineral Wells, Texas.  He worked as a truck driver and hauled everything all over the state of Texas including cars for Lithia,...

Nov 13, 2020

Viola Garcia, 53, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

Viola was born on April 16, 1967, to Guadalupe Robert and Juanita (Rivera) Garcia in Houston, Texas.  She was the ultimate Grandmother and took great pride in loving and caring for her family, friends, and grandchildren. ...

Nov 10, 2020

Marcia “Sam” Lee Carper was born to Adeline Annie Halamicek Carper & Elbert Clayton Carper, on November 16 th , 1944 in San Angelo, Texas, has passed away.  Both Parents are all pre-deceased.

Marcia was married to Roger Adams, deceased, and had 3 children.  James Adams, and wife Grace, daughter Nicole and son Hunter Shamblin and their...

Nov 8, 2020

Esperanza Castillo, 80, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

Esperanza was born December 22, 1940, in Michoacan, Mexico to Jesus and Juana (Contreras) Trujillo.  Early on in life, she took on the role of mother when her mother took ill, raising her siblings as her own children. ...

Nov 6, 2020

Barbara J. Cornett, 86, of Ballinger passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on January 7, 1934, in Los Angeles, California to James E. and Jane (Terry) Bearden.  She was married to Virgil Paul Cornett, in Welch, Texas on November 30, 1952. Barbara was a florist at Shirley’s Floral, for 25 years....

Nov 6, 2020

Gaudencio (Juan) Perez Espino, Sr., 56, of Winters, Texas passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020.

He was born on January 22, 1964, to Celedonio Espino Garcia and Maura Perez Cantera in Hildago, Mexico.  Juan married Crystal Gayle Eldred on April 28, 2012 in Coleman, Texas.

Juan was self-employed as a local General Contractor and...

Nov 6, 2020

Billy Wayne Burks, 88, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at home in Buchanan Dam, Texas.

Bill was born in Ballinger, Texas, on November 9, 1931.  He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Mary Burks, two brothers Chester Burks and Sanford Burks, two sisters Mary Loyce Ray, and Mildred Burris, and his son...

Nov 4, 2020

Can you have too much pride for your home town? If you can, Ronnie Bradshaw did. No matter what city Ronnie lived in throughout his entire life, if you asked him where he was from, he immediately answered  “Ballinger TX”. It was never a secret that the folks in Ballinger and San Angelo hold a special place near and...

Oct 31, 2020

Robert Ernest Ogle, 72, of Eastland, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

He was born on September 27, 1948, to LC and Naomi Jones Ogle in Ballinger, Texas.  He married Kathy Nixon, in the summer of 2004, in Ballinger, Texas.  He retired after working for many years in the...

Oct 31, 2020

Jerry Quisenberry, 77, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Jerry was born August 7, 1943, to J E and Imogene Quisenberry in Quanah, Texas. He grew up in Robert Lee, Texas, where he played several sports and was active in debate and FFA. Jerry...

Oct 29, 2020

Richard Dixon, 67, of Wingate, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene, Texas.

Richard was born on February 5, 1953, to Willie and Elizabeth (Herrick) Dixon, in Beaumont, Texas.  He served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam war. He married the love of his...