Obituaries
Walter "Mark" Martin
Apr 16, 2026
Walter Martin, 68, passed away on April 16, 2026. Walter was born on July 24, 1957, in Kermit, TX to Teddy Joe Martin and Eleanor Dixie Smith. He married the love of his life Becky Hudman of Crane, Texas on June 11, 1993.
He is preceeded in death by his father Teddy Joe Martin, his brother Gerald Martin, his sister’s Joene...
Susan Lee Kingston
Apr 13, 2026
Susan Lee Kingston was born on May 13, 1957, and Heaven celebrated her arrival on April 13, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hoss, her parents Theodore and Iva Dietz, and her brother Richard Dietz.
She is survived by her loving fur baby Shyla, her sister Kathy Hay, her niece Karen Prine, her nephew Rick Dietz, and her...
Mandy Lynnette Benes
Apr 8, 2026
Mandy Benes, 52, of Christoval, Texas, a devoted wife and loving mother, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2026.
Mandy was born on August 26, 1973, in Arlington, Texas, to Keith Hayes and Vonda Jean (Burris) Charles. From an early age, she carried a warmth and kindness that would come to define her life and the way she loved others.
She found...
Brenda Kay Turney
Apr 7, 2026
Brenda Kay Turney passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Brenda was born on May 14, 1949, to Valton and Rena Chappell. On February 16, 1969, she married the love of her life, Tommy Turney, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Brenda knew...
Gordon Hays
Apr 7, 2026
Gordon Hays, dedicated Dad, Grandaddy, and Husband, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 83.
Gordon was born the youngest of five siblings on October 2, 1942, in Lamesa Texas. He and his wife, Lenell, were married 61 years. They lived in Ballinger where they raised their daughters, Kathy and Kristy. Gordon spent his life as a rancher...
Cathy Ann Dean
Apr 4, 2026
Cathy Ann Schwartz Dean, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 21, 1957, in Winters, Texas, to Raymond Schwartz and Virginia Spraberry Schwartz.
Cathy graduated from Winters High School in 1975. She went on to earn her LVN from Cisco Junior College in 1980 and dedicated 40 years...
Charles Patrick Frerich
Apr 1, 2026
Charles Patrick Frerich, of Rowena, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 68.
Charles was born on August 1, 1957, to Arnold and Alice Frerich. On February 19, 1977, he married the love of his life, Linda Halfmann-Frerich, and together they built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work.
He is survived by his loving wife,...
Inge Gertrude Greer
Mar 23, 2026
Inge Gertrude Greer, age 91, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 23, 2026.
She was born on June 2, 1934, in East Prussia, Germany. Inge carried with her a deep pride in her German heritage and her accomplishments, including earning her sewing degree in Germany, an achievement she held dear throughout her life....
Rudy Casarez Amaro
Mar 22, 2026
Rudy Casarez Amaro, 67, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on March 22nd, 2026. He was born on January 13th, 1959, in Big Spring, Texas, to Lucinda Amaro and Pedro Amaro, Jr., both of whom preceded him in death.
Rudy was a hardworking man who spent much of his life providing for his family through many different jobs. Over the years, he...
Jerry James Carson
Mar 20, 2026
Jerry James Carson, 72, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.
He was born on February 27, 1954, to Willie James and Thelma (Organ) Carson, Jr. in Ballinger, Texas. Jerry worked for the City of Ballinger, and was always on the go. A loving and caring man, he found joys in simple things like fishing and playing dominoes....
Nancy Jean Tollett
Mar 20, 2026
Nancy Jean (Cookie) Lieck Tollett passed away in Ballinger Texas on March 20, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Nancy was born August 14, 1941 in San Antonio Texas to the late Reuben & Lucille Zalesky Lieck. She married Billy Joe Tollett and raised a family in Odessa, Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Abilene, Texas.
Nancy is...
Lola Annette "Ann" Hoyt-Brock
Mar 19, 2026
Lola Annette “Ann” Hoyt-Brock, 87, of Miles, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born on August 7, 1938, in rural New Mexico to Virgil and Marybelle Bryant. As the eldest of twelve siblings, she learned early the importance of hard work, resilience, and devotion to family, values that guided her throughout her...
James Edward Studer
Mar 14, 2026
James Edward Studer passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Ballinger, Texas.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 9, 1935, to John and Mary Studer.
He married the love of his life, Doris Mae Geary, in Vero Beach, Florida, on April 15, 1961. Jim will always...
James Kenneth Rose
Mar 11, 2026
James Kenneth Rose was born on August 27, 1941, and passed away on March 11, 2026.
James is survived by his loving wife, Ollema Rose; his sons, Kyle and Kenneth; and numerous beloved family members including Jenny Rose, sister Linda Lane, sister-in-law Edna Burnett, niece Kathryn Moerbe, nephew Randy Burnett, and nephew Charlie Burnett. He is also survived by grandchildren Madison...
Vivian Latham
Mar 11, 2026
Laura Vivian Latham, 82, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born September 10, 1943, in Kingman, Arizona, to Albert and Mary (Green) Latham.
Vivian was always smiling and was known by many as “the life of the party.” She loved beadwork, had remarkable patience, and brought joy to those around her. Earlier in her life, she...
Mary Frances Lisso
Mar 11, 2026
Frances Lisso, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away Wednesday March 11, 2026, in New Braunfels, Texas.
Mary Frances Halfmann was born April 23, 1938, in San Angelo to Lawrence August and Cecilia Fuchs Halfmann. After graduating from St. Joseph High School in Rowena, she went on to work for various local business as a bookkeeper, including Bob Loyd...
James Arnold Block
Mar 10, 2026
James Arnold (Jim) Block, with Angels in hand, completed his life's journey on March 10, 2025. He was filled with gratitude and joy always. He was born on July 18, 1933, in the farming community of Olfen, TX to Paul and Hattie Matthiesen Block. He was the youngest of six children. Dad cherished the memories of helping his father haul...
Fernando Pena Martinez, Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Fernando Pena Martinez, Jr. “Junior”, 72, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 9, 1953, in Hondo, Texas to Fernando Pena Sr. and Anita (Lopez) Martinez.
Junior was known for his sense of humor, and love for bringing people together. He especially enjoyed cooking and barbequing for...
Gus Carl Klaus, Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Gus Carl Klaus, Jr., 84, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
He was born on December 21, 1941, to Gus C. and Linda (Junek) Klaus, Sr., in Runnels County, Texas. Gus married the love of his life Cecilia Roslie Kellermeier on February 27, 1965, at St. Philip Catholic Church in Eola, Texas. A hardworking, dedicated provider,...
Ryan David Jansa
Mar 5, 2026
Ryan (Budda) David Jansa, 48, of Rowena, Texas, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
He was born on April 18, 1977, to David and Beverly (Halfmann) Jansa in San Angelo,Texas. Ryan had a passion for the life of a farmer and rancher since he was a little boy. He loved being on the farm...
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