Obituaries

Mar 29, 2024

Arthur Lee Organ, Sr., 59, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024.

He was born on September 11, 1964, to Charles and Johnnie Mae (Clark) Organ, Sr. in Ballinger, Texas.  Arthur was a tradesman who loved to work with his hands, he was known to always be tearing things apart to see how it...

Mar 21, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Plumley Booth, 83, passed away at Shannon Medical Center on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Elizabeth was born on December 22, 1940, in Zephyr, Texas, to Albert and Bernice (Davee) Plumley.  Elizabeth married Johnny Don Booth on March 30, 1986, in Midland, Texas.  They shared 28 years before his passing in 2014.  She worked as a...

Mar 18, 2024

Susan (Sue) Ruppert, age 73, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at home in San Angelo, TX, surrounded by her loving family.  Susan was born July 27, 1950, in Fargo, ND.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Byron and June Matson, and her father and mother-in-law, Earl and Ruby Ruppert.

She is survived by...

Mar 16, 2024

Allan James Haechten, 79, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

He was born on November 22, 1944, to August Fred and Ella Louise (Mueller) Haechten in Ballinger, Texas.  He married the love of his life Arlene Kay Klaus in a ceremony on August 29, 1963, in San Angelo, Texas.  Allan was...

Mar 15, 2024

Casimiro Jimenez, 79, of Winters, Texas, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home.

He was born on October 7, 1944, to Geronimo and Rosita (Moreno) Jimenez in Zapata, Texas.  On May 6, 1967, he married the love of his life Carolina Reyna and together they shared 56 years...

Mar 9, 2024

Dorine Elizabeth Braden Cmerek, 97, passed away on March 9, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1927, in Rowena, Texas to Hugo and Eleanor (Dierschke) Braden.  She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and San Angelo Business College.  Dorine married August Cmerek on November 25, 1947.

Together they raised four children in the farming community of Miles,...

Mar 1, 2024

Kelly Strube Matschek, 53, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 1, 2024. She clung to her faith until her last moments on earth before gaining her golden wings and entering heaven's gates.

She was born on Friday, August 28, 1970, to Daniel and Sherline (Michalewicz) Strube in San Angelo, Texas.  ...

Feb 27, 2024

Mary Josaphine Favoccia, 62, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

She was born on August 15, 1961, to Joseph and Minny (Shumaker) McKinny in Los Angeles, California.  Mary worked as a certified nurse’s aide, but her true joy in life was spoiling her grandbabies.  She enjoyed reading, listening...

Feb 26, 2024

Dorine Sarah Halfmann Moeller, 91, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024.

She was born on September 18, 1932, to W.J. and Ella (Ocker) Halfmann in Ballinger, Texas. Dorine married the love of her life, Maurice John Moeller, on November 11, 1953, in Olfen, Texas.  They shared 67 years of marriage before his...

Feb 24, 2024

Robert Travis Wood was born on February 22, 1937, on a ranch in Concho County. He passed away on February 24, 2024, at the age of 87. He grew up with six siblings 15 miles south of Paint Rock, Texas, and graduated from Paint Rock High School where he excelled in athletics. He attended San Angelo College for two...

Feb 22, 2024

Melinda Ann Mason was born June 1, 1947, in Ballinger, Texas, to Weyman Bryant Mason and Jessie Mae (Terry) Mason, joining the family as the third child, after Marilyn Terry Mason and Russell Terry Mason. She was soon to be joined by a younger sister who became her lifelong best friend, Martha Alice Mason. Born into a family who...

Feb 20, 2024

Arlen Aldis Vaughan, 92, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in El Paso, Texas, due to complications of an arterial procedure.

He was born on January 14, 1932, to Ercel Edgar and Clara Marie (Baggett) Vaughan in Hatchel, Texas.  After graduating from high school, Arlen served honorably in the United States Army, rising...

Feb 17, 2024

Ernest “Ernie” Joe Rose III, 27, of Bronte, Texas, passed away alongside his beloved nephew, Trevor Wyatt Parks, on February 17, 2024.

Ernie was born on November 7, 1996, in Llano, Texas, to Ernest Joe Rose, Jr and Lou Ann Nanny. He was a vibrant soul with an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor that...

Feb 17, 2024

Sandra Regina (Demler) Reeves, 80, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Abilene, Texas.

Sandra was born on November 4, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas to E.H. and Elise (Hilton) Demler.  She was the middle child of five.  She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Texas in 1961.

Sandra married in August...

Feb 17, 2024

Trevor Wyatt Parks, 15, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

He was born on December 19, 2008, to Randall Kevin Parks Jr, and Jo Lynn Nanny in San Angelo, Texas.  Wyatt grew up in Bronte and Miles, playing video games and spending time with his friends.  He loved spending time with his nieces...

Feb 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Cook

October 12, 1983 - February 15, 2024

Elizabeth Cook, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished daughter, passed away on February 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered.

She is survived by her beloved husband,...

Feb 9, 2024

Phillip Homer, 71, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, in Rowena, Texas.

Phillip was born on July 30, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas to Jack and Betty Lou Homer. He married Karen on October 16, 2006, in Ballinger, Texas, where they shared 18 beautiful years of marriage.

He was a...

Feb 7, 2024

Veronica Lopez Aviles, 48, of Ballinger left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, with her family by her side.

Veronica was born on October 26, 1975, to Antonio and Mary Ann (Fonseca) Lopez in Littlefield, Texas. She was a graduate of Olton High School and it was there...

Feb 2, 2024

Mary Frothingham Malatras, 92, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Baycrest Assisted Living.

She was born on April 4, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York to George and Delia (Mangan) Hogan. As a young woman, she worked a CalTex in New York City, where she met the love of her life, Jack...

Feb 1, 2024

Jimmy Smith, 81, passed away on February 1, 2024.

A memorial service will be held for Jimmy on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Seventh Street Baptist Church in Ballinger, at 11:00 a.m.