Obituaries
Nina Rose Burger
Dec 10, 2015
Nina Rose Burger, 86, long time resident of Odessa, Texas before moving to Ballinger in 2008 passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born January 10, 1929 in Brown County, Texas to Devoe and Kate (Martin) Manley. After high school, Nina attended North Texas State College. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree and...
Randy Alan Goetz
Dec 10, 2015
Randolph (Randy) Alan Goetz, age 68, of Florence, Texas, passed away December 10, 2015, comfortably in his home surrounded by family and friends. Randy was born to Herman W and Virginia R (Witsaman) Goetz on July 18, 1947 in Ballinger, TX. He was preceded in death by his mother and father in 2003, Sister-in-Law Terri L Goetz of Ballinger,...
Christine Faye (Bryan) Barker
Dec 4, 2015
Christine Faye (Bryan) Barker was born on the farm near Norton, TX, September 5, 1923. She passed away early Friday morning December 4, 2015. She was the daughter of O.F. and Edith Devore Bryan. Christine attended schools in Norton, Wingate, and Bradshaw before her marriage on March 31, 1939 to Ernest M. Barker. The young couple soon traveled to...
Rayburn Alton Atwood
Dec 4, 2015
Rayburn “Alton” Atwood passed away gently on December 4, 2015. He began his eventful life on November 26, 1942 in Ballinger, Texas. While Texas was always home in his heart, he travelled the world through his dedicated 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. Alton attended school and graduated from Paint Rock High School. As a...
Ray Melvin Bryan
Nov 21, 2015
Ray Bryan may need an introduction. He was that little bent over man who amazed his neighbors and passersby alike. He could be seen almost any time in the daylight hours, and sometimes in the dark, on his hands and knees with a little pocket knife pulling weeds. His yard was small, just under a half acre. Once his...
Gwen Brice
Nov 5, 2015
Gwen Dora Brice, 72, of Ballinger passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at San Angelo Community Medical Center. She was born September 12, 1943 to Helen Maurine (Hayley) and Hardy Miles Kirkland at Hayrick Mountain in Coke County, Texas. Gwen was a natural-born chef who spent most of her working years blessing others with her culinary talents. She ran...
Alton C Bryan
Oct 30, 2015
Alton C (Honey) Bryan passed away at his home on October 30, 2015 at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family. Alton was born June 1, 1927 to Alton and Alma Bryan of Norton, Texas. He was a graduate of Ballinger High School and worked as a tractor mechanic for Mansell Brothers for 19 years. He married...
Charles Allen Matschek
Oct 17, 2015
On Saturday, October 17th, 2015, Charles Allen Matschek, 73, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his family. Charles was born May 31, 1942 to Charlie and Evelyn Matschek. He grew up in the Rowena-Lowake area, working side by side with his dad on the Matschek family farm. He graduated from St. Joseph’s School and attended San Angelo College....
Dan Odell Denton
Oct 12, 2015
Dan Odell Denton, long-time and well-known resident of Ballinger, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015, at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ballinger at the age of 79. He was born April 3, 1936 near Eola, Texas to John Thomas and Lillie (Morgan) Denton. Hard working and dependable even at a young age, he had part-time jobs as he...
Carlos "Charlie" Cavazos
Oct 6, 2015
Carlos “Charlie” Cavazos, 68, of Ballinger passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Cross Country Healthcare in Brownwood. He was born March 2, 1947 in Robstown, TX to Domingo and Pearl (Delgado) Cavazos. Charlie is survived by his children, Melissa Ratcliffe of Austin, Ricky Cavazos of Dallas, and Carlos Cavazos of Ballinger; sisters, Geneva Nieto of Abilene and Beatrice...
Eric Brandon Hoelscher
Sep 30, 2015
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Eric Brandon Hoelscher, 42, went to his Lord and Savior’s heavenly home on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 9:19 PM after a courageous battle with melanoma brain cancer. Prayer service and rosary will be recited on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...
Tommy Lin Turney, Sr.
Sep 21, 2015
Tommy Lin Turney, Sr., 69, of Ballinger passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 14, 1945 in San Angelo, TX to Lindon and Virginia (Mayo) Turney. Tommy married Brenda Chappell on February 15, 1968 and they shared 48 loving years together. Tommy owned and operated a store in downtown Ballinger for thirty plus...
Secundino Lopez
Sep 19, 2015
Secundino “Blackie” Lopez, 93, of Ballinger passed away September 19, 2015 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ballinger. He was born July 1, 1922 to Felipe and Priciliana (Garcia) Lopez in Medina County, Texas. Secundino grew up in and around Devine, Texas until moving to Ballinger in the 1970’s. He worked and retired from Ballinger Compress. Secundino was...
Olen Wayne Baker
Sep 15, 2015
Olen Wayne Baker, 60, of Ballinger passed away Monday, September 15, 2015 at Ballinger Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death his father, Melvin Olen Baker and brother, Robert Dale Baker. Olen is survived by his daughter, Tabitha Barrientos of Santa Cruz, CA; his mother, Nelda Halfmann of Ballinger; his sisters, Cindy Korntved of New Mexico and Kathy McCollough...
Wilfred Bernard Holtman
Sep 11, 2015
Our dearest Wilfred passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Wilfred was born on September 25, 1927 to Ben and Annie (Kahlig) Holtman. Wilfred married his sweetheart friend, Mary Ann Halfmann, on October 28, 1946. They farmed and lived in Olfen, Texas the majority of their life and they retired to Rowena in 1976....
Clarence Edward Goetz
Sep 7, 2015
Clarence Edward Goetz, 85, of Rowena passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 in Nevada. He was born on December 1, 1929 to Otto and Augusta (Tessmer) Goetz, in Williamson County, Copeland, Texas. He married Regina Janca on November 21, 1949 in Rowena, Texas. They were married 65 year. He was a constable for Precinct No. 7 from February 1,...
Mary Ann Rodriguez
Sep 6, 2015
Mary Ann Bartlett Rodriguez, 71, of Ballinger passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ballinger, Texas. She was surrounded by Central Texas staff and by numerous friends and family members. Ann was preceded in death by her father, Russell Bartlett; her mother, Mary Bartlett; and her husband Johnny Rodriguez. She is...
Albert Ross "Pete" Murchison, Jr.
Aug 24, 2015
Albert Ross “Pete” Murchison, Jr., 90, of Ballinger passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ballinger. He was born January 9, 1925 in Ballinger to Albert and Jessie (Trail) Murchison. After high school, he served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army. Ross attended Sul Ross...
John Britton Parks
Aug 21, 2015
John Britton Parks, 71, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Friday, August 21, 2015. He was born July 25, 1944 in Ballinger to Lee and Wilma (Morgan) Parks. After high school, John began a life long career in sales. Recently, he owned and operated a used car sales lot in Ballinger. John was preceded in death by his parents; a...
Paula Kay Tinkler
Aug 16, 2015
Paula Kay (Ayers) Tinkler of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Lubbock, Texas. Kay was born in Ballinger, Texas on November 11, 1944. She married Harry Tinkler on August 3, 1970; they were married for 45 years. Kay is preceded in death by her parents Dick and Minnie Ayers, and brother Richard Ayers. Kay is...
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