Obituaries

Jan 10, 2019

Eliazar Hernandez, 41, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his residence.

He was born January 1, 1978 in Del Rio, Texas to Elias Hernandez and Irma Mata.  Eliazar was a member of the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

He is survived by his children, Alex Hernandez of Irving,...

Jan 10, 2019

Helen “Sue” Chambliss, 69, of Ballinger, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Shannon Medical Center.

She was born September 9, 1949 to Glenn and Mildred (Moore) Miles in Topeka, Kansas.  She married Tommy Chambliss on June 1, 1983 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Sue was a registered nurse, receiving her degree from Angelo State University. She was...

Jan 7, 2019

Laura Edington Smith, 57, of Midland (formerly Ballinger) passed away Monday, January 7 th , 2019.

She was born September 20 th , 1961 in Abilene, TX to James Dryden (Legs) and Susan Voshen Edington.  Laura graduated from Monahans High School and attended Texas Tech University.  Laura had a successful career that she loved, mainly because of...

Jan 5, 2019

James “Bill” William Taylor, 67, of Paint Rock passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence.

He was born March 4, 1951 to William and Martha (Hicks) Taylor in Houston, Texas.  Bill honorably served his country in the United States Navy.  He married Avis George on December 21, 1972 in Houston.  Bill was a welder, by...

Jan 4, 2019

Marion Conaway, 74 of Ballinger passed away on January 4, 2019 after lengthy illness.

Marion was born in Lometa, Texas on July 23, 1944 to Jean Gilbreth and Marvin Butler. She married John Conaway and raised a family of 3 children in Ballinger and Odessa, remarkably opening her home to multiple foster children and others...

Jan 2, 2019

Tommie Jean Holloway, 82, formerly of Talpa, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

She was born June 12, 1936 to Thomas and Bertha (McIntyre) in Talpa and raised by Thomas and Della (Matthews) West.  She married Allen Earl Holloway, Sr. on December 4, 1955 in Talpa. The young couple started a home...

Jan 1, 2019

Annie Mae Beisel, 79, of Ballinger passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

She was born October 12, 1939 to Clifford and Gladys (McWhorter) Barnhill in Hockley County, Texas.  After high school, Ann worked as a police dispatcher for many years and retired from the Colleyville Police Department in 2003.

Ann...

Dec 30, 2018

Kay Lynn Franklin, 52, of Seymour passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Seymour, Texas.

She was born January 8, 1966 to Henry and Linda Howell in Graham, Texas.  Lynn will be remembered for her kind heart.  She loved to make others happy and enjoyed working.  She also enjoyed watching Scooby Doo.

She is survived...

Dec 27, 2018

Elvin Wayne Fleming, 91, formerly of Paint Rock, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018.

He was born February 20 1927 to William and Velma (Pemberton) Fleming in O’Donnell, Texas.  He proudly served his country, during World War II, as a member of the United States Navy.  Elvin married Vada Mae Summers on May 28, 1958.  After 12...

Dec 25, 2018

Rev. H.G. Barnard, 85, of Greenville, TX. Went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2018.  He was born to Frank and Stella Mae Page Barnard on October 29, 1933 at Howard County, TX.

At the end of his High School career at Big Spring, H.G. enlisted in the United States Army serving during...

Dec 21, 2018

Virginia “ Vicki” Reyes Jalomo, 58, of Ballinger passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at her residence.

She was born July 2, 1960...

Dec 15, 2018

Sherry Gail Cartwright, 61, of Norton, Texas passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

She was born November 24, 1957 to Elmer and Vera (Carroll) Leverett in Hobbs, New Mexico.  Sherry married Chuck Cartwright on October 16, 1978 in Menard, Texas and they shared forty years together.  She was the maintenance superintendent in Ballinger...

Dec 9, 2018

Jose Penilla Trevino, 98, of Ballinger passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Burleson, Texas.

He was born September 4, 1920 to Gomecindo and Paula (Penilla) Trevino in Kearne City, TX.  He honorably served his country, during World War II, as a member of the United States Army Air Force.  He married Thomasa Martinez on June 3,...

Dec 5, 2018

Ruby Janell (Robinson) Caulder, 69, of Rhome, TX, was born February 24, 1949, and went to be with our Lord Jesus on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, as a result of illness.

She was born in Ballinger, TX to George S. (Shep) and Gertude (Gert) Damron Robinson and attended Ballinger schools.  She was the youngest of four children. ...

Dec 1, 2018

Tomasa “Tommie” Medrano, 85, entered into the arms of our Lord on December 1, 2018.  She was born in Millersview, Texas on December 29, 1932 to Sixto and Rafaela Albear.  On September 30, 1954 she married the love of her life Vicente Medrano, Sr. with whom she shared 58 years.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church...

Nov 30, 2018

Karen Frances Glass, 69, of Miles TX passed away November 30, 2018 at Shannon Hospital.

Karen was born October 20, 1949 to Lee and Lucy (Schwertner) Jost in San Angelo, TX.  She married Curtis Glass on August 26,1972 at St Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen, TX and just recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary.  She received her...

Nov 29, 2018

Dolores Lucy Franke, 77, of Rowena, TX passed away Thursday, November 29 th , 2018 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab.

Dolores was born February 20, 1941 to Lee and Lucy (Schwertner) Jost in San Angelo, TX.  She married Harold Charles Franke on September 27 th , 1961 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen, TX and recently...

Nov 23, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Zak, 77, of Rowena, Texas, passed away Friday, November, 23, 2018, at a Ballinger nursing facility.

He is survived by his brother, Billy Zak, of Del Rio, and a brother-in-law, James Block, of Olfen.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 18 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in...

Nov 21, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Schwertner, 87, of Rowena passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and congestive heart failure.

He was born January 25, 1931 to Frank Schwertner and Adala (Ernst) in the Crossroad community.  He married Dorothy Kloesel on April 24, 1954 in Rowena.  He was a...

Nov 13, 2018

Linda Redman passed away quietly at her home on November 13, 2018 with her family at her bedside.  Linda was born on February 27, 1948 to George and Charlotte Kristovich in Tacoma, Washington.

She attended school and lived in Tacoma until she married Richard Redman on November 17, 1972. They brought their family to Texas in 2004...