Obituaries

Aug 23, 2018

Pearl Katherine Hennecke Halfmann, 91, of Ballinger passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Rockport, Texas.

She was born February 11, 1927 to Adam and Bertha (Wanoreck) Hennecke in Rowena, Texas.  Pearl married Harold Halfmann on September 12, 1945 in Olfen, Texas and they shared 67 years together before his passing on September 8, 2013.   Pearl owned...

Aug 19, 2018

Our beloved Mom, Adele Leigh Meza, 44, of Miles, Texas went to be her heavenly father on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 22 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Miles. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 23 with Father Ariel Lagunilla as celebrant. Internment will...

Aug 17, 2018

William Harold McKinney was born on December 18, 1923 to Linnie Ethel Henry and Lawrence McKinney in Arkansas.  He passed away in Ballinger TX on August 17, 2018 and was joyfully received by his Savior, Jesus Christ.  He is preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings.  His wife of 69 years, Leslie, preceded him in...

Aug 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of James “Craig” McCartney announces his passing on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the age of 67 years old while surrounded by all 3 of his kids.

Craig was born June 17, 1951 to James Herndon “Pa” and Dyerline (Burkes) McCartney in San Angelo,TX,  the middle of three children....

Aug 5, 2018

Dorothy Ann Frenzel, 86, of Rowena passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

She was born February 2, 1932 to Joseph and Emma (Ullrich) Schniers in Miles, Texas.  Dorothy married the love of her life, Bennie Joe Frenzel on June 18, 1957 in Rowena and they shared sixty-one years of marriage. Together they...

Aug 3, 2018

Leslie Rider (Burns) McKinney, 95, of Winters passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 in her home in the presence of beloved family members and was joyfully received by her Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born one of 13 children on October 3, 1922 in Spring Hill, Arkansas to Malachi C. and Carrie Verdel (Rider) Burns. She married...

Aug 2, 2018

Carolyn Jane (Lee) Martin, 78, of San Angelo, Texas left this Earth and went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 2, 2018 after enduring an illness.

She was born in Crews, TX on February 22, 1940 to Roy Lee and Kate Robinson Lee.  She was one of four children.  Carolyn was married to...

Jul 21, 2018

Dixie Mozell Wilbanks Duke was born in Brady, Texas on January 9, 1942 to Lloyd Allen, Sr. and Abbie Mozell McMillan Wilbanks. She passed gently and painlessly away July 21, 2018 in San Angelo, Texas.

The Wilbanks family lived at Doole, Texas until 1945 when they bought a ranch and moved to the Bethel Community in Southeast...

Jul 14, 2018

Beverley (Bev) Lutz, 69 of Rowena, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2018 at her home in Rowena.

Bev was born on July 28, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was wed to Keith Lutz on June 17, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio.  They raised three children:  Terry Lutz, Kevin Lutz and Carol Droll

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Jul 9, 2018

Roger Speckels left this world on July 9,2018. He had lived a life on his own terms and to the very fullest. He was born on Nov. 30,1936 in Monahans, TX. He married Beverly Smith on March 14, 1959. Roger was a proud part of the 101 st Airborne Division of the United States Army from 1959-1962.  He will...

Jul 8, 2018

Richard Clanton (Dick) Wilshusen died on July 8, 2018, in San Angelo, TX.  He was born October 6, 1924.   After graduating from high school in Fort Worth, he joined the Army Air Corps and served as a navigator during World War II in the South Pacific.  After the war, he returned to Texas and obtained an engineering degree from...

Jul 8, 2018

Delphine R. Rodriguez, 76, of Ballinger passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018.

She was born August 30, 1941 to Isabel and Luther Rodriguez and lived in Ballinger her entire life.  Delphine owned and operated the Razor’s Edge Barber Shop.  She took great joy in being a barber for 43 years with a loyal customer following.

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Jul 5, 2018

Anthony “Tony” Garrett Robinson, 70, of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018.

He was born April 25 th , 1948 in San Angelo, Texas.  He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Army. He also served as a law enforcement agent for many years, then working as a private investigator for twenty years before retiring...

Jul 2, 2018

Charles Michael Edwards, "Mike", age 62, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas after years of living with heart disease.  Mike was born in San Antonio on December 8, 1955 to doting parents Lenora Larue and Charles Glynn Edwards who had long awaited their bouncing boy.

Mike's parents Lenora, a Ballinger native, and...

Jun 29, 2018

J.C. “Pete” Gray, 80, of Winters passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at Bronte Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born November 22, 1937 to Jake and Rita (Hart) Gray in Winters. He joined the United States Army and served honorably from 1956- 1958.  After his military service, he began a career as a heavy equipment operator.

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Jun 28, 2018

Joseph “Leo” Shelton slipped quietly away Thursday June 28, 2018 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab in Ballinger, Texas, thus vacating his job as official greeter. He enjoyed sitting in the foyer and greeting all the guests who came in.

Leo was born November 12, 1920 in Plain Dealing, LA.  He came to Runnels County as a...

Jun 23, 2018

James William Templeton, 72, of Ballinger, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 in San Angelo, Texas.

He was born July 27, 1945 to J.B. and Lillie Mae (Kiefer)Templeton in Winters. He graduated from Winters High School.  While living in Ballinger, James worked for 48 years as a meat processor with Dankworth Meat Packing and was known for...

Jun 22, 2018

L. Glenn Smith, 79, of Ballinger passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 in Fort Worth.

He was born May 20, 1939 to Leonard and Letha Smith in Ballinger.  After graduating high school, he attended Abilene Christian University where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Education.  He then went on to receive a Master’s Degree from Trinity University in...

Jun 18, 2018

Raul Lopez, Sr., 75, of Ballinger passed away Monday, June 18, 2018. He is survived by his children, Grace Lopez, Eliza Conger, Raul Lopez, Jr., Sammy Lopez, Johnny Lopez, Rene Luna, Gabriel Lopez, and Fabian Lopez. Rosary will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday at Lange Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:00 am on Friday at St. Mary Catholic...

Jun 14, 2018

Terre Gayle Switzer, 62, formerly of Ballinger, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018  in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born March 5, 1956 to Jim and Dorothy (Roberts) Horton in San Angelo.  After high school, Terre married Kenneth Switzer on June 13, 1975 in San Angelo.  They shared 36 years together before Kenneth passed away on August...