Obituaries

Viriginia Dell Farmer

Viriginia Dell Farmer

Feb 13, 2014

Virginia Dell Mountz Farmer, 85, of Ballinger, Texas passed from this life into the arms of Jesus February 13, 2014. She was born January 22, 1929, in Pharr, Texas. Virginia married “Happy “Jack Famer on October 26, 1947. Hap preceded her in death on December 15, 1998. Virginia was a teacher’s aide at Ballinger Elementry School for over thirty...

Michael Dale Watkins

Michael Dale Watkins

Feb 5, 2014

Michael Dale Watkins, 63, of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, February 05, 2014 at his residence. He was born on November 5, 1950 to Denver and Joy (Burris) Watkins. Michael was a truck driver, by trade, mostly hauling cattle. He was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his children; Shayne Watkins of Ballinger, Shanna Calaway and husband Joe of...

Earl Edward Burleson

Earl Edward Burleson

Feb 4, 2014

Earl Edward Burleson, 74, of Lawn passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Betty (Brown) Burleson of Lawn,his son Kevin Burleson and wife Tammie of Ballinger, his sister Pearl Smith and his brother Henry Burleson. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 7 at Voss Cemetery...

Enedina "Annie" Reyes

Enedina "Annie" Reyes

Feb 3, 2014

Enedina (Annie) Z. Reyes, 85, of Ballinger passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 at North Runnels Hospital peacefully, surrounded by her family. Annie was born on May 7, 1928 in Ballinger, TX to Jessie and Lupe (Dominques) Zertuche. She was the oldest of five children and the only girl. At an early age of 15, she began to...

Mona Ruth Barr

Mona Ruth Barr

Jan 29, 2014

Mona Barr, 83, of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at her residence. Mona was born Romonia Ruth Goodloe on May 13, 1930 to Bennett and Peggy Goodloe in Poolville, Texas. She married James Earl Barr on October 22, 1949. Mona was a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, a...

Marvin Kidwell Clark

Marvin Kidwell Clark

Jan 27, 2014

Marvin Kidwell Clark, 81, of Ballinger passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 20, 1932 to Marvin L. and Mattie Faye (Corum) Clark in Ballinger. Marvin married Patsy Jo Canady on November 26, 1952 in Ballinger. They shared forty five years together before her passing on May 16, 1998. Marvin...

James "Jim" Clack

James "Jim" Clack

Jan 27, 2014

James Harold Clack, 86, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, January 27, 2014 in Ballinger, Texas. Jim was born in Caddo, Texas on December 14, 1927 to Hubert and Pearl Clack. He grew up in Weatherford and Andrews, Texas, graduating from Andrews High School in 1945. He honorably served in the US Navy in World War II...

Charlene (Olsak) Harral

Charlene (Olsak) Harral

Jan 25, 2014

Charlene (Olsak) Harral, 80, of San Angelo, Texas died peacefully at her home, Saturday, January 25, 2014 after a brief illness due to osteosarcoma. She was born on April 14, 1933 in Runnels County, Texas to Charles and Angeline (Zak) Olsak. She married Paul Harral on October 5, 1950 in Ballinger. He preceded her in death on October 1,...

Vernon Udell Wallace

Vernon Udell Wallace

Jan 22, 2014

On the morning of January 22, 2014, Vernon passed away peacefully at Regency House in San Angelo, Texas. Vernon was 85 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife Thyra Wallace, two sons: Glen Wallace and Gregory Wallace; one granddaughter, Angela Wallace and two brothers: Archie Wallace and Robert Wallace. Vernon was born on February 29, 1928,...

Thomas "Kyle" Mansell

Thomas "Kyle" Mansell

Jan 17, 2014

Thomas “Kyle” Mansell, 66, went to be with our Lord on January 17, 2014, after an almost one year battle with cancer. Kyle was born July 3, 1947. Kyle was survived by his wife, Kay Mansell, his children Jeffrey Mansell and wife Sherry, and Bridget Scott and husband Cody; his grandchildren Breeann Mansell, Sydney Mansell, Brian Scott, Kaylee Scott...

Herbert R. "Herbie" Dankworth

Herbert R. "Herbie" Dankworth

Jan 4, 2014

Herbert R. “Herbie” Dankworth, 66, of Rowena, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 4, 2014 after a courageous 3 ½ year battle with lung cancer. He was born February 16, 1947 in Ballinger, Texas to Charles Edward and Anna (Fuchs) Dankworth. Herbie graduated from Ballinger High School where he received numerous awards in basketball and...

Gary Kenneth Ferguson

Gary Kenneth Ferguson

Jan 2, 2014

Gary Kenneth Ferguson 77, of Horseshoe Bay, TX passed away on January 2, 2014. He was born September 20, 1936 in Ballinger Texas to S.L. and Thelma Ferguson. “Fergy” was a devoted and loving husband, father, papaw and friend. Gary graduated from SMU in 1960; playing football all 4 years and then signed with the Cardinals. He was an...

Delphine Eggemeyer Kleman

Delphine Eggemeyer Kleman

Dec 14, 2013

Delphine M. Kleman, 86, of Draper, Utah left this earth Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was born in Rowena, Texas on July 4, 1927, the daughter of Ben and Alma Eggemeyer. Del graduated in March of 1948 from Seton School of Nursing in Austin, TX. Her career in nursing spanned 46 years, serving in many capacities—in doctors’ offices, hospitals,...

Richard Tamez Smith

Richard Tamez Smith

Dec 14, 2013

Richard Rickey Tamez-Smith, infant. Even though his time here was short, he will leave an impact on our lives forever. He was born November 30, 2013 at 1:32 pm. He weighed 6 lbs 7 ½ oz and was 18 ¾ inches long. He is survived by his parents; Ambar Smith and Richard Tamez Jr.; Grandparents, Rickey Smith, Kay and...

Gladys Lee Mansell

Gladys Lee Mansell

Dec 13, 2013

Gladys Lee Mansell, 95, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born August 23, 1918 to Otis K and Hattie (Springer) Morgan in Ballinger. Gladys married Claude Mansell on February 22, 1940 in Ballinger and they shared many loving years together until his passing on April 17, 1990. She was an active member...

Beaunita Virden

Beaunita Virden

Dec 8, 2013

Beaunita Virden, 84 of Ballinger died Sunday December 8, 2013 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 8, 1929 in Ballinger to Fred and Lula (Brister) Tappee. Beaunita was employed by the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service for 12 years, with Dr. O.H. Chandler for two years, and served as...

Vivian Hollis Workman

Vivian Hollis Workman

Dec 5, 2013

Vivian Hollis Workman, 103, of Hatchel passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born on March 28, 1910 in Coryell County to William Arthur and Myrtie (Chisum) Mitchell. After high school, Vivian married Albert Ray Workman on June 2, 1929 in Winters, TX and they shared forty five happy and loving years together...

Janel Hoelscher Vaughn

Janel Hoelscher Vaughn

Dec 4, 2013

Janel Marie Hoelscher Vaughn, 59, on December 4, 2013 went to soar with the beloved angels who have passed and our two PeePaws. She was surrounded by her loved ones at her residence in Bronte, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janel was born on October 12, 1954 to Ray Gene and Jean (Gully) Hoelscher in Ballinger, TX. She...

Ervin John Schraer

Ervin John Schraer

Nov 29, 2013

Ervin John Schraer, our devoted, strong and faithful Dad, a lifelong farmer and member of this community, passed away on November 29, 2013, 3 days after his 92nd birthday. A wake service will be at 5:00 pm Sunday, December 1, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena, TX with Deacon Stanley Lange officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Ethel Paula Smith

Ethel Paula Smith

Nov 26, 2013

Ethel Paula Smith, 92, passed away November 26, 2013 at her residence in Long Beach, California. She was born August 5, 1921 to Ross and Lena Bell (Clayton) Martin in Talpa, Texas. She married Jack Stubbs and shortly after they moved to California. Ethel worked as a retail clerk for 25 years and sold Merle Norman cosmetics for 38...