Obituaries

Aug 29, 2020

Rodney William Buxkemper traded his battered heart for his angel wings on August 29, 2020, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas, with his family by his side.  Rodney faced a number of health issues over the past several years, but he always met those challenges with a positive attitude and good humor.

Rodney was born...

Aug 21, 2020

Guadalupe Esquivel, 89, of Winters, Texas, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Central Texas Nursing in Ballinger, Tx.

Guadalupe was born on August 11, 1931, in Winters to Juan and Oralia (Trevino) Esquivel.  She was a member of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and loved to be present at mass.  She had several joys in life but...

Aug 21, 2020

Lewis Alvin Van Zant Jr., 67, of Norton, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Abilene Regional Medical Center.

Lewis was born on Tuesday, October 14, 1952, to Lewis and Helen (Riley) Van Zant in San Angelo, Texas.  He served honorably in the United States Military as a part of the 96 th Civil Engineer...

Aug 17, 2020

Jean Edens Candler (“Sistie”), 80, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2020, after a long and blessed life.

She was born February 2, 1940, to Ralph and Lucile (Evans) Edens in Coleman, Texas.  She was proud of her heritage and who her parents and grandparents were.  She graduated from Talpa High School in 1957...

Aug 15, 2020

Sharon and Craig passed away to go be in peace with their Heavenly Father.  Sharon and Craig’s love for each other was so powerful that they were only separated here on earth for one week.  Sharon Bedell Harral passed away on August 8 th and Stanley Craig Harral passed away on August 15 th .

Sharon was...

Aug 14, 2020

Our hearts are saddened to announce the passing of Ludwig August Havlak.  Our Heavenly Father welcomed His son into His Kingdom on August 14, 2020.  Ludwig was ninety-eight years old.  “He will always be with us because love never dies, but lives on in those who remember”.

Ludwig was born November 3, 1921, in Lowake, Texas to...

Aug 11, 2020

Jose Ayala, 80, of Winters, Tx passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  A full obituary will follow.

Services are currently pending.

Aug 11, 2020

William Ray Mullins, 63, of Norton, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

Will was born on Saturday, September 1, 1956, to Raymon Otis “Moon” and Betty June (Smith) Mullins in Ballinger, Texas.  He graduated from Ballinger High School in 1976 and was employed by Lange Brothers Gin in Norton. He loved his friends and enjoyed...

Aug 5, 2020

Jimmie William McCord, 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home in Ballinger, Texas.

Jimmy was born on March 30, 1933, to James and Annie (Haynes) McCord in San Angelo, Texas.  He served honorably in the United States Marine Corp during the end of the Korean War and was discharged as a SGT E-5. ...

Aug 2, 2020

Terrie Ann Criswell, 69, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Blytheville.

Terrie was born in Haskell, Texas to J.A. and Mary Elizabeth Page Criswell. She was a graduate of the University of Texas in San Antonio with a degree in business, and was retired from Dolphin Land Company in...

Aug 2, 2020

Keep a clear eye toward life’s end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God’s Creature. What you are in His sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received…but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and...

Jul 30, 2020

Brenda Kay Kemp, 65, of Talpa passed away peacefully with her husband Stephen and daughter Kendra at her side on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Park Plaza Nursing Center in San Angelo, Texas.

Brenda was born on Wednesday, December 29, 1954, to Richard Russel and Margie Ray (Foster) Strickland in Denton, Texas.  She married the love of...

Jul 28, 2020

Betty Sue Beddo, 86, of Ballinger, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Central Texas Rehab and Nursing in Ballinger, Texas.

Betty was born on Monday, August 14, 1933, to John and Clarice (Carter) Willis in Ballinger, Texas.

After graduation, she became a bookkeeper for the Chevrolet House for 11 years. She was a loving mother and...

Jul 27, 2020

Janie Ruth Vignal, 84, of Miles, Texas. Formerly of The Woodlands, TX passed to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Sagecrest, in San Angelo, TX.

She was born in Idalou, TX, on October 12, 1935, and was the eldest daughter of Ruby Fae and Victor Bowen. She moved from Idalou to...

Jul 25, 2020

Sharon Elaine (Stout) Fuchs, 56, of Rowena, Tx passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Waxahachie, Texas.

Sharon was born on Monday, September 2, 1963 in Floydada, Texas to Troy and Rosemarie (Mueller) Stout.  She was a Jr. High and High School cheerleader, and played point for the Ballinger Bearcat Basketball team, all before graduating in...

Jul 23, 2020

Esther Rodriguez Lara, 79 of Ballinger, passed away to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Esther was born on May 4, 1941, to Alberto and Marcella (Sauceda) Rodriquez in Ballinger, Texas.  She married Isaias “Chayo” Lara Sr. in 1979 also in Ballinger and was a member of St. Mary...

Jul 21, 2020

Mary Lynn Workman Piel, of Del Rio, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Del Rio Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 30, 1949, in Runnels County to Albert Ray Workman and Vivian Hollis Workman. After high school, Mary married Gene Piel on May 17, 1968, in Ballinger, TX and they shared fifty-two...

Jul 17, 2020

Jerry (Jake) Baker, of Ballinger Texas, passed away Friday, July 17 th , 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jake was born to Johnnie Harry and Ivah Bernice Smith on December 21, 1935, in Winters Texas.

Jake attended Ballinger high school in Ballinger, Texas, where he played football. Jake was a wide receiver and in 1953,...

Jul 15, 2020

Maria (Mary) Gonzales, 82 of San Angelo died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on Saturday, October 23, 1937 in San Angelo, Texas to Manuel and Santiaga (Orona)...

Jul 9, 2020

Doris Jeane Everett, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab.

Jeane was born on July 6, 1932, to Clyde and Vivian (Colvin) Sartain in Post, Texas.  She married James “Bud” Everett on September 30, 1949, in Post, Texas. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2002. Jeane worked lovingly...