Obituaries

Paul Lee Bowen

Jun 2, 2019

Paul Lee Bowen, 74, formerly of Miles, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019, in a Corpus Christi nursing home.

Survivors include his daughter, April Hudson, and sister, Beverly Page of Conroe.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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Jimmy Ray Miller

May 31, 2019

Jimmy Miller, 82, of Ballinger, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

Jimmy was born December 28, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, to Clyde and Lucille (Buchanan) Miller.  He left high school to join the Navy and served his country honorably during the Korean War.  He was a master mechanic but had enjoyed retirement for...

Jerome Wesley Campbell

May 29, 2019

Jerome Wesley Campbell, Jr. won his race on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  He passed away at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene at age 62.

Jerome was born July 20, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Jerome “Wesley” Sr. and Bobbie Marie (Eoff) Campbell.  He graduated high school in 1974 from Anadarko, Oklahoma, and attended college, including Abilene...

Valerie Fairchild Congdon

May 21, 2019

Valerie Fairchild Congdon, 56, of Winters, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

Born on May 20, 1963 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she spent most of her adult life in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She loved nature and theater and was able to enjoy both in the Asheville area....

Mary Lou Mcguire

May 20, 2019

Mary Lou McGuire, 90, of Miles, Texas, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab in Ballinger.

She was born October 30, 1928, in Bosque County, Texas, to Bill and Ella (Sparks) Davis.  Mary was employed for several years as office manager for a local law firm.

Mary was preceded in...

Kent Wayne Mcclendon

May 18, 2019

Kent Wayne McClendon, 60, of Talpa, Texas, went to be with the Lord in glory on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Kent was born October 24, 1958 in Plainview, Texas, and was a graduate of Kress High School and later Charis Bible College.  He was active at Hords Creek Cowboy Church in Coleman, where he served as a...

Kelly Mack Carroll

May 7, 2019

Kelly Mack Carroll, 52, of Miles, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

He was born September 20, 1966 to Charles and Wanda (Alley) Carroll in Lubbock.  After high school, he began a lifelong career as a tile setter.  Kelly married Lisa Franke on June 5, 1993 in Rowena and...

Henry Leroy Tinney

May 5, 2019

Henry “Leroy” Tinney, 81, of Winters passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Bronte Nursing Home.

He was born May 18, 1937 to David and Josephine Tinney in Stacy, Texas.  He enlisted in the United States Army in August of 1956 and served for two years.  After returning home, he met and married the love...

Gertrude Ann Kellermeier

Apr 26, 2019

Gertrude Ann Kellermeier, 86, passed from this earth in the early morning hours of Friday, April 26, 2019.  Her sweet spirit will be missed by many, but she is at peace and resting now in the glory of God.

She was born on November 5, 1932 to Louis and Amalia Jansa as one of seven children.  Gertrude...

Margery Nell Vest

Apr 24, 2019

Margery Nell Vest, 90, formerly of Ballinger passed away Wednesday April 24, 2019, in Fort Worth Texas where she had lived in an Assisted Living facility near her daughter for the past three years.

She was born March 7, 1929, to Homer and Annie Mae (Campbell) Cook in San Saba County, Texas.  She married Perry O. Vest...

Bobby Otis Bryan

Apr 23, 2019

Bobby Otis Bryan, 87 of Ballinger, left his earthly body on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at Ballinger Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Born April 10, 1932, Bobby was an amazing Dad, sibling, uncle & friend to anyone that knew him. He never met a stranger, always had a smile on his face & would stop to talk or try to help...

Kay (Wiley) Cape

Apr 19, 2019

Marilyn Kay (Wiley) Cape, 67, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Friday evening April 19, 2019, at Shannon Medical Center.

She was born on November 3, 1951, to David Troy and Lela Estelle (Barmore) Wiley in Ballinger and graduated from Ballinger High School. She married Dennis Cape on August 13, 1970, in Ballinger.

She was an...

Douglas Gage Hite

Apr 14, 2019

Douglas “Gage” Hite, 15, of Miles passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019.

He was born February 23, 2004 to Wendall Bowie and Shana Hite in San Angelo.  Gage was a freshman at Miles High School.  He was a member of the high school band and participated in UIL.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Harold Franke

Apr 13, 2019

Harold Charles Franke, 85, of Rowena, TX passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Harold was born July 26, 1933 to Anton and Leona (Niehues) Franke in Rowena.  He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army.  He married Dolores Lucy Jost on September 27, 1961 in Olfen,...

Jerry Don Gray

Apr 13, 2019

Jerry Don Gray, 79, of Lake Ivie passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at his residence.

He was born October 21, 1939 to William and Geraldine (Porter) Gray in Graham, TX.  After serving his country, honorably, in the United States Army, he began a career in the oilfield.  He married Audrey Smith on February 10, 1958 and...

Carl Wilde

Apr 11, 2019

Carl James Wilde, 81, passed away on April 11, 2019 at his home in Rowena, Texas surrounded by his family.  Carl was born to Andrew and Minnie (Willberg) Wilde on January 23, 1938.  He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1956.  Following high school, he worked at various jobs including delivering propane, carpentering and working at various gins...

Charlie Grohman

Apr 10, 2019

Charlie Grohman, 86, of Winters passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Winters.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday at the Truitt Cemetery.

(full obit to follow)

C. J. Schwertner

Apr 10, 2019

Clement Joseph (CJ) Schwertner, 98, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

He was born October 7, 1920 to Edward Jr. and Veruna (Jasek) Schwertner on the family farm near Miles, Texas.  CJ married Helen Marie Maas on January 5, 1948 in Rowena and they shared sixty-nine years together.  She...

Barbara Halfmann Frey

Apr 9, 2019

Barbara Halfmann Frey, 74, affectionately known by many as “Ducky” and “Granducky” to her beloved grandchildren, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Regency House in San Angelo, TX.

She was born October 24,1944 to A.T., Sr. and Lena (Gerngross) Halfmann of Olfen.  After graduating from St. Joseph High School in Rowena, she attended Cosmetology school and...

Helen M. French

Apr 7, 2019

Helen M. French, 90, of Snyder passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, after a brief illness.

She was born on January 20, 1929 in Malone, Texas to Phillip Lester Shuler and Alma Mildred Wills.  Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church.   She met and married the love of her life, Forrest French in Brownwood,...