Obituaries

Jun 8, 2020

Mercedes Quirino went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 8, 2020, at the age of 61.

Mercedes was a loving mother to her oldest son, David Quirino, and her youngest son, Rolando Garcia. Mercedes was born to parents Esuebio and Anita Quirino, on November 11, 1959, in Ballinger, TX. She was...

Jun 8, 2020

Ina Albarado, 76, of Rowena, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020, in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born July 15, 1943, to Isabel and Enedina (Gomez) Fuentes in Del Rio, Texas.  She married the love of her life, Ben Albarado, on May 6, 1958, in Rowena, Texas. They shared 62 loving years together. Ina was a faithful member...

Jun 2, 2020

Dixie Lynn Montgomery of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Shannon Hospital from a long illness. She was born on Wednesday, January 9, 1952, to Tom and Virginia Montgomery at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, Texas. Dixie was a popular hairdresser in Ballinger for many years. She is survived by two daughters and three...

May 19, 2020

Corene Dean, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2020, at Sundance Inn in New Braunfels, Texas.

She was born June 24, 1929, in Wilmeth, Texas to Roy and Mary (Condra) Bowen, the youngest of four children.  During her childhood, the family moved to Ballinger, Texas.  Growing up she worked at Perry Brother’s Five &...

May 17, 2020

Richard Hopson Pinckney lost a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease May 17, 2020. He was born February 29, 1936 in Austin, Texas the son of Thomas Dudley and Dorothy (Crawford) Pinckney.

A 1955 graduate of Austin High, his dream was to become a State Game Warden. With the encouragement of Capt. Sprott, Richard was s elected to...

May 17, 2020

Joe Wendell Carr was born to William Delmar (Bud) and Willie Beatrice (Bea) Carr on October 14, 1939 in Avery, Texas.  He was raised with his half-brother Delbert Earl Carr who later worked in law enforcement in Houston, Texas.   Joe graduated Avery High School in 1957 and joined the National Guard Army, based in Ft. Chafee, Arkansas where he...

May 11, 2020

Wanda Jean Wessels Howell of Midland, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas.

Wanda was born in Runnels County Texas, in a little house in the country. On January 3, 1936. She married William (Bill) Juel Howell on Saturday, June 28, 1958, in Winters, Texas at Saint John’s Lutheran Church. Wanda and Bill were...

May 10, 2020

Frances Jean (Graninger) Hice, 78, of Ballinger, Texas passed on to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, Texas.

Frances was born on December 7, 1941, to J.D. and Alpha Lee (Brazil) Graninger in Colorado City, Texas. She was well known in Ballinger as a Real Estate Broker and Insurance...

May 7, 2020

Charles Eugene "Gene" Smith Jr., 75, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his home in Ballinger, Texas.

Charles was born on December 26, 1944, to Charles Eugene Sr. and Ruth (Meadows) Smith in Nashville, TN.  He served honorably in the United States Navy until his retirement.  He married Vickie Elliott on August 20, 1999, at...

May 6, 2020

Johnny Alfred De La Cruz, 61, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

Johnny was born on March 18, 1959, to Julian and Evarista (Galvan) De La Cruz in Tamaulipas, Mexico.  He served honorably in the United States Army, enlisting in July of 1980 in San Antonio, Texas and left...

May 3, 2020

On Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2020, Juanita Keesee, of Ballinger, Texas, went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Juanita was born Friday, September 1, 1933, in Rosebud, Texas, to John Henry Bradshaw and Martha Fenwick Bradshaw. She married Doyle Felton Keesee in Ballinger, Texas, on Saturday, October 29, 1949. She was a devoted mother...

Apr 28, 2020

On Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020, Simon Quinonez, of Ballinger, Texas, went to be with his heavenly Father. We take great comfort, knowing he is in the arms of Jesus.

Simon was born December 19, 1974, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Fidencio and Andrea Quinonez.  He went to Trevor G. Brown in Phoenix, Az. Some of his happiest...

Apr 26, 2020

Our family has lost our rock and foundation:  John Leon Wright Sr. went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

John was born on Monday, December 16, 1929, to Marida McDuffy and Mary Louise (Futrell) Wright in Miles, Texas.  He served in the United States Army from March 7, 1951, to March 7,...

Apr 26, 2020

We are gathered here to celebrate and remember the life of Jack Phillip Hoxsey Sr. He was called home to his lord on Sun, April 26 th in Belton, TX.

Jack was one of seven children born to Richard and Florence Hoxsey. He came into this world in Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky On 1/08/1949 followed minutes later by...

Apr 24, 2020

Don was born February 16, 1935, to Wirt S. and Louise (Corum) Bales.  He grew up on his family’s farm at Hatchel where he learned at a very early age to work and milk cows.  He also developed a close relationship with his grandparents Homer and Pearl (Crimm) Corum.  He always had a deep love of and respect for...

Apr 19, 2020

Floye Sharp, 80, of Ballinger, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  A full obituary is to follow.

At this time we recommend that you follow the guidance of the CDC for helping prevent the spread of the Coronavirus in general and suggest expressing your condolences to family, friends and loved ones...

Apr 18, 2020

Carlos R. " El Rookie"  Rodriquez, 74, of Abilene, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Abilene Regional Hospital.

He was born on June 7, 1945 to Hinocencio G. and Josie R. (Reyes) Rodriquez in Ballinger, Texas.   He worked in manufacturing for many years and was a member of Sacred Heart in Abilene, Texas.  He loved...

Apr 17, 2020

Irene Martinez Barco, age 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her home on Friday, April 17, 2020.  Irene was born on July 19, 1964 in Laredo, Texas to Juan Martinez and Gregoria Torres.

Irene was a homemaker for the majority of her life.  She was employed at Buddy’s Plant Plus and loved her...

Apr 12, 2020

Ronald  “Ronnie” Curtis Smith, 73, of Ballinger, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born to C.E. “Dude” and Christine Smith on November 17, 1946, in Ballinger, Texas. Ronnie graduated from Ballinger High School in 1965. After high school, Ronnie moved to Lubbock, Texas where he attended and played football for Texas Tech University. Ronnie was...

Apr 9, 2020

James Patrick “Pat” Warren, 79 went to be with his Lord & Savior on April 9, 2020. Visitation will be Monday, April 13 th at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger, TX from 6:00-8:00 pm but due to current executive orders, we are unable to allow more than 10 people (including staff and clergy) in our facility. A private family...