Obituaries

Jan 26, 2024

Jerry Runnels Owens, 86 years old, of Tahoka passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, with family members by his side. He was born on July 14, 1937, to Thomas Benton Owens and Josephine Annie Owens in Ballinger, TX.

Jerry was very proud to have worked over 20 years in the oilfields around the Permian Basin in...

Jan 21, 2024

Vonna Jean Peek, 83, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

She was born on November 14, 1940, to Walter and Geneva (Mannon) Christopher in Rector, Arkansas. At the age of 13, the family moved to Fenton Michigan where she graduated high school. She married Milton Peek, on July 25, 1962, in...

Jan 21, 2024

Karen Sue Taylor, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born on February 3, 1972, to John Thomas and Peggy (Sue) Mullins, in Georgetown, Texas. Karen worked as the Chief Deputy Clerk in Paint Rock, Texas but more recently began working for Gandy...

Jan 16, 2024

Melissa Karen Jones, 61, of Millersview, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

She was born on September 12, 1962, to Jerry Arthur and Nancy (Thompson) Baker in Ballinger, Texas.  After graduating high school, she went on to marry the love of her life, Bryan Jones, in a ceremony on August 1,...

Jan 15, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Richard Moeller, 67, passed away at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Charlie was born on January 9, 1957, in Ballinger, Texas to Norbert and Magdalene Kocich Moeller.  He was raised on the Moeller farm north of Rowena. He attended Rowena Catholic School, Angelo State University, Texas A&M, and TSTC in Waco.  ...

Jan 14, 2024

She was her mother’s best birthday present and her father’s pride and joy.  Born on the family’s West Texas farm on November 11, 1932, during the Great Depression, the second of seven, she learned to work at her papa’s side, driving a horse-pulled wagon, chopping and picking cotton, shoes off, stickers, and scorching earth be damned.  She showed her...

Jan 12, 2024

Ethelene Lois Roberts, 83, of Ballinger, TX passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023 at Ballinger Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on January 15, 1940, to Ray and Birdie Brown in Roswell, NM. At a young age, Ethelene's family relocated to Ballinger, Texas. Ethelene lived in Uvalde for several years before making Ballinger her permanent residence....

Jan 4, 2024

Francisco “Frank” Charles Juarez, 77, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

He was born on May 02, 1946, to Francisco and Florentina (Charles) Juarez, Sr. in San Angelo, Texas.  Frank was a hard-working man who worked for over 32 years at the Ballinger Cotton...

Jan 3, 2024

Daniel ‘Doc’ Huard, 70, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his residence.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Doc was born at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital on June 20, 1953.  He was adopted by Father Robert P. Huard and mother Ines Pearl DeVries. Later in life,...

Dec 31, 2023

Iwanda Beatrice (Bonnett) Blesing, 92, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, in Yukon, Oklahoma.

She was born on September 18, 1931, to Marion Malcolm and Blanche Beatrice (Turner) Bonnett in Leander, Texas.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Abilene Christian College.  On December 19, 1953, she married the love of her...

Dec 28, 2023

Nelda Fern Poe, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab in Ballinger, Texas on December 28, 2023.

She was born March 2, 1939, in Winters, Texas to George Lee Smith and Ella Vera Bullard. Nelda was a nurse for many years at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene, Texas, and then...

Dec 26, 2023

Rebecca “Rebbie” Lange, 66, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

She was born on December 5, 1957, to Jimmie Gaines and Norma Gail (Kirk) Brown, in San Angelo, Texas.   Rebbie graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas.  On August 4, 1979 she married Larry...

Dec 24, 2023

Richard "Rick" Dale Barrow, 66, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 24, 2023

He was born on August 16, 1957, to Hubert Otho Barrow and Minnie Elizabeth Vaughan in Bonham, Texas. Shortly after, around the age of 1, his family moved to Ballinger and they have been...

Dec 20, 2023

Janie Lou Wade, 93, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1930, to Abe Owen and Lela Mae (Rainey) Lacy in Lubbock, Texas.

Janie married the love of her life Raymond “Pappy” Elbert Wade on November 20, 1948. Together they shared...

Dec 13, 2023

Larry Robert Lange, 75, of Lewisville, Texas passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in his Lewisville residence after a 5 plus year courageous battle with cancer.

Larry was born on January 24, 1948, the oldest of two children in Ballinger, Tx. to Robert William Lange and Juanita Francis Jonas.  Larry was a rancher and lover of...

Dec 10, 2023

Clifford Halfmann, of Olfen, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 91. A vigil service will be held at St. Boniface Church (Olfen) on Sunday, December 17th, at 6:00 p.m.  The funeral mass will be held at St. Boniface Church on Monday, December 18th, at 10:30 a.m., followed by Army honors...

Dec 6, 2023

Roy Smith, of Miles, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the age of 91.

He was born on June 13, 1932, the youngest of 6 children, in Woodson, Texas, to Walter and Oma (Kerby) Smith. Roy proudly served in the Korean War fighting on the front lines from 1950 until...

Dec 5, 2023

Terry Dwaine Hardy, 78, of Santa Anna, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Coleman.

He was born on August 16, 1945, to Terry and Velma (Lee) Hardy, in Ballinger, Texas. He graduated from Hart High School and graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for years...

Dec 2, 2023

Winfield McKinney “McK” Hartgrove, Jr., 79, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

McK was born on Sunday, June 26, 1944, to Winfield McKinney, Sr and Ernestine (Belk) Hartgrove, in San Angelo, Texas. He was an Alumni of Texas Tech University and always had his guns up supporting the Red Raiders. He was a...

Dec 2, 2023

Randy Kucharski, age 68 entered Heaven on December 2, 2023, due to a battle with cancer.

He was born on October 8, 1955, to Edward B. Kucharski and Goldielee Kucharski, in McKinney Texas. He grew up in Prosper, Texas, and was raised by his grandparents, Paapaw and Memaw.

He married Cathy Jones on October 11,...