Obituaries

Oct 13, 2024

Dwayne Alan Love, 77, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 

He was born on January 21, 1947, in La Mesa, California, to Jeff Burke and Madonna Narcissus (Cragg) Love. Dwayne married the love of his life, Bobbie West Alexander, in a ceremony in Odessa, Texas, on July 5, 1977. They shared 47...

Oct 6, 2024

Lynda L. Cordova, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the age of 74 surrounded by loved ones. Born October 18, 1949, to John and Bonnie Basil, in Ithaca, NY. Lynda was a devoted wife to her husband Daniel Cordova, residing in Ballinger, TX.

Known to her grandchildren as "Monor," she was always...

Oct 5, 2024

Jimmy "Granddad" Walker passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 86 and will be deeply missed especially by his wife, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 64 years "Bonnie Walker", two children, Jeannie Sorgen (husband Stephen Sorgen) living in Tuscola, Texas and Mack Walker living in Shep, Texas,...

Oct 4, 2024

Longtime theatre and entertainment critic, Lane Tyler Crockett, died October 4, 2024, closing the last chapter of his remarkable life. There will be a private burial service in his hometown of Ballinger, Texas. A celebration of life in Shreveport will be announced soon.

Lane was born November 8, 1941, in Ballinger, Texas to D.B. Crockett and Wanda Lane Crockett. Avidly participating...

Oct 3, 2024

Lydia Luz, 68, of Winters, TX, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on January 19, 1956, in Mission, TX, Lydia was dedicated to her family and community throughout her life. After graduating from Cisco College, she became a licensed vocational nurse (LVN), touching the lives of many patients over her 35-year career.

She is survived...

Sep 29, 2024

Margaret “Margie” Sophie (Beach) Zentner, 95, of Rowena, Texas went peacefully to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

She was born on November 12, 1928, to Eugene and Marie Beach in Oenaville, Texas. Margie, with her eight siblings, worked on the farm and attended school and church in Westphalia, Texas until she was nine when her family moved to...

Sep 28, 2024

Thomas Wisdom, 57, passed away on September 28, 2024, at 1:52 pm. Thomas was born on April 13, 1967, in San Angelo, TX to Melvin Wisdom and Sylvia Wisdom. He married the love of his life Russel Theroux of San Angelo, TX on July 29, 2018, in Reno, NV. 

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ida Enochs, Holvey Enochs,...

Sep 28, 2024

Leslie Dale Sahr, 53, of Bronte, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

He was born on Saturday, March 20, 1971, to Kenneth Wayne Sahr and Threassa Joy Sahr in Saginaw, Michigan. After graduating from high school, Leslie proudly went on to work as an oilfield supervisor. He was an immensely hard worker and took pride in all of his...

Sep 26, 2024

Janet Kendrick Vaughan passed away on September 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on June 27, 1933, to C.R. and Emma Ruth Kendrick in Sweetwater, Texas. Janet got her master’s degree in elementary education and dedicated 28 years to teaching and positively impacting the lives of countless students throughout her career at Ballinger Independent School...

Sep 25, 2024

Viane Talbott, 79, of Ballinger, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, with her beloved children by her side.

She was born on August 3, 1945, in Minot, North Dakota, to Fred and Amy (Hall) Humphreys. After graduation from Ballinger High School, in 1963, Viane married David Talbott, at the First Baptist Church on...

Sep 24, 2024

Ethel Louise (Halfmann) Jansa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 

Ethel was born in Olfen, Texas, on July 6, 1932, the eldest of 7 children to Henry and Elvira (Lange) Halfmann. She attended grade school in Olfen and graduated from St. Joseph High School in Rowena, Texas. Ethel married her...

Sep 11, 2024

Felix Cortez, Jr. was born in Ballinger, Tx, to Felix Cortez Sr. and Petra Cortez on January 15, 1935. He graduated from Ballinger High School in 1953. He then enlisted in the Airforce in October 1953 and served until 1957. He moved to the civil sector, where he worked as an electronic engineer, specializing in radars.

He...

Sep 3, 2024

Jeffrey “Jeff” Burke Rose, Sr., 69, of Miles, TX, went to his maker and those who passed before him on September 3, 2024, as the result of an accidental drowning on his ranch. Jeff, the son of Billy Lee Rose and Virginia “Jennie” (Butler) Rose was born in Seattle, WA in December 1954.

Jeff grew up all...

Sep 2, 2024

Doris Mae Studer passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born in Blue Point, NY, on February 27, 1937 to Robert and Mary Geary.

She married the love of her life James Edward Studer in a ceremony...

Aug 25, 2024

Patricia Kay Schwertner, "Trish", 64, passed away on August 25, 2024. Trish was born on August 8, 1960, in Amarillo, TX to Oscar and Geneva Sensabaugh. She married the love of her life Mark Schwertner in Ballinger, Texas on May 29, 2004. Trish lived in Dallas and Ballinger throughout her lifetime. Trish thoroughly cherished the time she spent with...

Aug 25, 2024

Our dear Lori went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. Lori passed away peacefully with her loving family and beloved friends around her after a valiant battle against cancer.

Lori was born January 2, 1972, as the seventh child of Hilmer and Mae Dell Schaefer in...

Aug 21, 2024

Martha Allene Plumley Horton, 79, of Ballinger, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2024, peacefully at Shannon Hospital, surrounded by her family. Martha was born on January 11, 1945, in San Angelo, Texas, to Albert and Bernice (Davee) Plumley, alongside six brothers and four sisters. She is now survived by Kenneth (Kay) Plumley, Carolyn (Gene)...

Aug 19, 2024

Ora Marie Molinar, 67, of Millersview, TX, passed away peacefully in San Antonio, TX on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born to Truman and Virginia (Johnson) Simon, Fort Worth, TX on January 4, 1957. Ora attended Regan County High School in Big Lake, TX, and graduated from Monahans High in Monahans, TX....

Aug 10, 2024

Steve Brown, 72, of Ballinger, Texas, left his earthly home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with his family by his side.

He was born to Henry and Mattie Brown in Ballinger, Texas on June 2, 1952. He attended George Washington Carver. Steve was employed by the City of Ballinger and later went...

Aug 3, 2024

Jackie Duwaine Isham, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on April 23, 1951, in San Angelo, TX to Jack Dalton and Nina Jane (Bennett) Isham. Jackie married the love of his life, Nancy Wenetschlaeger, on December 2, 1972 and celebrated 51 years of marriage.