Obituaries

Aug 3, 2024

Luther, sometimes known as Luke, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital, at the age of 89.

He was born on the homeplace near Hatchel, on December 14, 1934, to Fred and Hallie Parker.

Luke was always a cowboy at heart, loving the profession, along with his ranching and a little farming....

Aug 2, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Skipper Wheeless, who left us peacefully at his home in Ballinger, Texas, on August 2, 2024, at the age of 80.

Skipper was born on December 2, 1943, and lived a life marked by dedication, skill, and generosity.

Skipper is survived by his son,...

Aug 1, 2024

Yolanda Jalomo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend was called to be with The Lord on August 1, 2024, in Ballinger, Texas at the age of 72.

She was born on December 8, 1951, in Ballinger, Texas to Galo and Eduvijes (Hernandez) Alfaro. She married Rumaldo Jalomo Sr., on February 25, 1969, in Ballinger, Texas....

Aug 1, 2024

Mae Dell Watkins passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 22, 1933, in Ballinger, Texas to parents Harry & Irvie Lee (Wiley) Paschal. Mae Dell grew up with six siblings, four brothers and two sisters.

She married her husband, Hiram Calvin Watkins on June 1, 1951 and...

Jul 25, 2024

Amanda Sue Plumley passed away on July 25, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 18, 1986, In San Angelo, Texas, but lived in Ballinger Texas all of her life, to parents, Durena Sue Condra Coleman, and Edward Earl Coleman. Amanda grew up with three siblings 2 sisters Randi Nicole Holland, JoAnna Louise...

Jul 18, 2024

Olivia Pena, 94, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born October 1, 1929, to Ernesto Reyes and Mercedes Gomez. A dedicated homemaker, Oliva poured her heart and soul into creating a warm and loving home for her family. Her loved ones remember her as a wonderful...

Jul 13, 2024

Willis Terry Jones, 84, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Terry was born April 25, 1940, in Harlingen, Texas to Edward Rudolph Jones and Zelma Faye McQueen Jones.  He was the third of eight siblings born to the family.  Early life for Terry was...

Jul 13, 2024

Jill Haley, 93, at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ballinger, Texas, passed from this earth late on July 13, 2024.

She was born on January 15, 1931, in Sonora, Texas, to Clyde and Thelma Henderson.

She married Don Haley and moved to Ballinger, where she worked at Ballinger Memorial Hospital, at the Wellness...

Jul 5, 2024

Annabelle Eva Kleypas Matschek has made her last and finest journey to her eternal resting place. She was born on July 23, 1934, in Olfen, Texas to Erwin Bernard Kleypas and Helen Kasberg Kleypas. She passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at the age of 89.

Annabelle was blessed with many of God's followers in her...

Jul 5, 2024

Juanita Bevers Ransom, 95, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 5, 2024. She was born in Bradshaw, Texas to Author A. Bradshaw and Sarah Maude Fields Bradshaw.

Juanita will be remembered for her caring nature, compassion, and unwavering dedication to caring for others. She was a devoted mother and dedicated LVN, but...

Jun 30, 2024

Darren Lynk Engle, 57, of Paint Rock, TX, passed away at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas, on June 30, 2024. He was born in Lubbock, TX, on October 28, 1966 to William and Cheryl Engle. Darren graduated from Paint Rock High School in 1985 and continued his education at Texas Tech University.

Darren was a...

Jun 28, 2024

Edwin Wayne Deike, 79, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024 at Ballinger Memorial Hospital in Ballinger, TX.  He was born on May 10, 1945 in Winters, TX to Fritz and Truman Paschal Deike and was raised on their dairy farm southwest of Winters.  He lived his entire life around Winters, except for the 6 months he spent at...

Jun 26, 2024

Shona (Cole) Galindo, 54, of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center.

Shona was born on Sunday, January 4, 1970, to Mallie Sue (Campbell) and Leslie Cole Sr. in Big Spring, Texas. She graduated from Ballinger High School in 1988. Shona was a hard worker, lending her many talents to those around her...

Jun 11, 2024

David Luera, 72, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

David was born on July 27, 1951, to Margarito and Aurora Luera in Ballinger, Texas. He married Irma Mata on December 5, 1970, in Wisconsin.  He served in the Vietnam War for two years in the United...

Jun 9, 2024

Keith Francis Fischer, 61, passed away on June 9, 2024, at his residence in Winters, Texas.

Keith farmed in the Norton area for several years.  He enjoyed fishing and spent time tinkering with classic cars.

Keith is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Peggy Fischer, Jr.; his nephew, Jacob Jones; and his niece,...

Jun 8, 2024

Jerome “Jerry” B. Egan, 88, of Ballinger, Texas went to be with his Lord on June 8, 2024.

Jerry was born in Ballinger, Texas on August 10, 1935, to Tom and Mabel (Moore) Egan. Jerry grew up on a dairy farm and learned the meaning of hard work at a young age. After graduating from Ballinger High...

May 30, 2024

Gene Ray Piel, 76 of Del Rio passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 6th, 1947, in Ballinger to David Willie and Tillie Margaret (Sturm) Piel. He married Mary Lynn Workman on May 17, 1968, in Ballinger and they shared fifty-two happy and loving years together. He was a father...

May 26, 2024

Mary Lou Sublett, 94, of Lubbock, passed away on May 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on November 3, 1929, to William and Alta Wilson in Shamrock, Texas. She attended school in Shamrock, graduating from Shamrock High in 1948. Mary raised three children, first in Shamrock, then Quitaque, and then Bronte. She...

May 19, 2024

Ronald Joe “Ronnie” Bourland of Paint Rock TX, and formerly of Vernon, TX gained his eternal wings on Sunday, May 19, 2024.  Ronnie was born November 11, 1946, in Vernon, Texas to Edward Samuel “Ed” and Elizabeth Maxine “Peggy”.

Ronnie enjoyed a highly competitive sports filled life, featuring football, golf, basketball, track and baseball.  His talents in...

May 15, 2024

Faith became reality for Janice Conner Spreen as she left this earthly life May 15, 2024, in Richmond, Texas.

Janice was born on May 21, 1932, to Robert and Lois Conner.  The growing family lived in the various central and Hill country towns of Coleman, Whon, Winters, Mason, Junction, Ballinger and finally Menard.  Janice, a 1950 graduate...