Obituaries

Nov 29, 2019

Peggy Lurine Brown, 88, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, at her home in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born August 10, 1931 to Henry and Gertrude Gartrell in Strawn, Texas.  She married Ruben “Sonny” L. Gann and had three children.  He preceded her in death on March 14, 2002.  She remarried Earl Brown on December 11, 2004....

Nov 29, 2019

Elvira E. Fuentes, 77, of Ballinger went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 29, 2019.

She was born on March 19, 1942, in Ballinger, to Louis and Erlinda (Quirino) Escobar.  Elvira and Henry Fuentes were married April 27, 1959 in Rowena.  Elvira was a housekeeper for Mueller Supply for many years before retiring...

Nov 29, 2019

Leland Scott (JR), 74, passed away at his home Friday, November 29th, 2019.

JR was born to Leland and Mary Scott in Richmond, KY on March 31, 1945.

JR has worked at an ice cream plant, driven 18 wheelers across this country and for the last 15 years has been a dedicated rural mail carrier...

Nov 29, 2019

Carl Dwain Plumley, 69 of Ballinger passed away Friday, November 29, 2019.

He was born December 20, 1950, to Albert and Bernice (Davee) Plumley, in San Angelo Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother; Virgil Plumley.

Carl is survived by his wife, Kelli Plumley of Ballinger; children, Jimmy and wife Amanda...

Nov 27, 2019

Bunna Belle (June) Berry Curbo moved to her heavenly mansion from Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab Center on November 27, 2019. She was born on January 31, 1924, near Crews, in Runnels County, Texas. She was the youngest of the six children of William L. and Evaneal McCullough Berry. She attended Norton High School and married Olin Lavaughn Curbo on...

Nov 26, 2019

Jackie T. Denton, age 63, of San Angelo died Tuesday evening, November 26, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 26, 1956 in Hobbs, NM to Samuel Roy and Evelyn Marie (Dyer) Denton. He worked in the tree trimming business in San Angelo for many years.

Services will be set at a...

Nov 21, 2019

Paul Richard Pieper, 87, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, in Pasadena, Texas.

He was born July 19, 1932, to Paul and Aileen Pieper on the Rowena Farm.  After high school he served honorably in the Texas National Guard, and then he married Shirley Loessin on December 12, 1953 in Robstown, Texas.  They shared 64 loving years...

Nov 20, 2019

On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, Bess Fast Campbell Galt, beloved wife and mother, passed away at age 93 at home in Lubbock, Texas.

Bess Wheatley Fast was born July 5, 1926, to Mary Lillian Deboice Fast and Charles C. Fast in Memphis, TN. On June 24, 1946, she married John Leland Galt ; they raised two daughters,...

Nov 20, 2019

Ronald G Cooper went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

He was born to the late Oscar Van and Minnie (Nelson) Cooper on October 10, 1928, in Crews, Texas. Ronald grew up in Winters and went to school at Winters High School. He married Lillian Dale Bounds in November of 1949.  He worked...

Nov 20, 2019

Martha Palmer 85, of Ballinger, TX, lost her hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease surrounded by the warmth of her family on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

She was born Martha Jean Dean in Ballinger, TX January 08, 1934 to Hub and Jewell Dean. She was the youngest of three children and was the product of a happy childhood....

Nov 19, 2019

Edward Lee Austin, 84, of Abilene, Texas, was promoted to an angel on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Ed was born on August 10, 1935, in Abilene, Texas, to Edward Paul Austin and Faye Elizabeth (Powers) Austin.  Ed married his wife of 45 years on November 9, 1962, in Abilene, Texas, at...

Nov 16, 2019

Alice Luna Tucker, 60, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at her home in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born July 8, 1959, to Thomas and Victoria (Vasquez) Luna in Ballinger, Texas.  Alice worked for Ballinger Housing Authority for ten years and then as an insurance claims adjuster for City Eye Care.

Kind, generous, and loving,...

Nov 11, 2019

Tessa Grace McCall, infant daughter of Landon and Kelci McCall, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at the Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Tessa was born September 10, 2019, to Landon and Kelci (Zentner) McCall in San Angelo, Texas.

She is survived by her parents; her maternal grandparents Mark and Pennye Zentner...

Nov 10, 2019

Jim Shelton Skinner II, 79, of Paint Rock, Texas passed away at home Sunday, November 10, 2019, doing what he loved, working on his car.

He was born January 29, 1940, to Jim Shelton and Lanell (Sansom) Skinner in Van Horn, Texas.  Jim grew up in Marathon & Alpine in Brewster County where his father was Sheriff...

Nov 7, 2019

Dorothy “Dottie” (Moore) Butler passed on to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 7, 2019, in Round Rock, Texas.

Dottie was born in Wingate, Texas on December 31, 1922 to John Bunyon and Minnie Lee (Dunn) Moore.  She married Sherman “Bud” Butler in Kansas City, Missouri in 1945.  Together they owned and operated clothing stores in Border,...

Nov 6, 2019

Matilda “Tillie” Doris Englert, 93, of Norton, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab.

She was born August 16, 1926, in Winters to Herman and Ida (Bredemeyer) Jacob.  Tillie married Andrew George Englert on April 21, 1946, in Winters.  He preceded her in death on September 9, 1997.

She...

Nov 6, 2019

On November 6, 2019, Robert Clarence Bissett passed away at the age of 78.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and cousin.

Bob was born in Ballinger, Texas, on July 7, 1941, to Derward Cleo Bissett and Eula May Clark Bissett.  Bob was a banker for many years.  He enjoyed piddling around in his...

Nov 4, 2019

Wanda Hurt Gray, 89, of Ballinger passed away Monday, November 4 th , 2019 in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born December 14 th , 1929, to Johnny and Delsie (Buckmaster) Harper in Sherwood, Texas.  Wanda married Clint Hurt on July 31 st , 1946 in Tom Green County.  He preceded her in death on November 21 st...

Nov 4, 2019

Jose Galvan Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully at Cedar Manor Nursing Facility, in San Angelo, Texas, on Monday, November 4, 2019. He was born in Hatchel, Tx the oldest of 13 children, born September 20, 1926, to Julio H. And Richarda Castellano Galvan. On January 16, 1949, Jose married the love of his life Virginia Patino. After marrying...

Nov 4, 2019

Virginia Juel Chapman, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home in Ballinger, TX, on Monday, November 4, 2019, at the age of 94.

She was born April 26, 1925, to Luther and Juel Smith outside of Winters, Texas. After graduating from Winters High School, she attended business school in Abilene. She then met and...