Obituaries
William Thomas Underwood, Jr.
Aug 2, 2026
William "Will" Thomas Underwood, Jr., age 23, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Will was born on January 30, 2003, in San Angelo, Texas, to William Thomas "Tom" Underwood and Rebecca Sue Waters (Sayles). From an early age, Will had a love for the outdoors and the ranching way of life. He grew up with a cowboy...
Leon Rudolph Hoelscher
Aug 1, 2026
Leon Rudolph Hoelscher, 79, of Ballinger, Texas, passed on 8-1-2026 peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born the 11th of 11 children on February 15, 1947, at home in Olfen, Texas, to Walter Andrew and Mary Augusta (Knoff) Hoelscher. After graduating from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Rowena, TX, Leon went on to serve honorably in the Army...
Maria "Vicky" Garcia Jean
Jul 27, 2026
Maria "Vicky" Garcia Jean passed away at home on July 27, 2026, in Ballinger, TX, with her family beside her.
She was born on Sept. 29, 1970, to Mario Garcia and Agapito Garcia in Coldwater, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents and leaves behind her husband, Abraham Jean, and two grown children, Krissel Norman and Leon Jean, all...
Jearretta Dupree Robinson
Jul 26, 2026
Jearretta Dupree Robinson, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026.
Jearretta was born on January 29, 1938, in Bayou Sorrel, Louisiana, to the late Woodrow "Dup" Dupree and Thelma "Gracie" Dupree. On November 3, 1959, she married the love of her life, William "Dub" Robinson of Ballinger, Texas, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Together, they built a life rooted in faith,...
Janice Lynn Patton
Jul 26, 2026
Janice Lynn Roper Patton was born at home in Norton, Texas, on June 7, 1939, to Cecil H. and Nina Mackey Roper. She was the granddaughter of Runnels County pioneers John and Carrie Mackey and Fletcher and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Roper.
She graduated as Salutatorian from Norton High School in 1957, and a year later, on April 6, 1958, she married...
Jerome Kvapil
Jul 24, 2026
Jerome Kvapil, age 85, of San Angelo, TX, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on July 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerome was born on June 30, 1941, in Miles, Texas, to William (Bill) and Annie (Malish) Kvapil.
Jerome proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. In 1971, he began working for the Southern Pacific Railroad...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Cartwright
Jul 22, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Edward Cartwright, age 74, of Norton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Charles was born on August 19, 1951, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, to Harold Herbert Cartwright and Dorothy Minnie (Hanisko) Cartwright. One of six siblings, Charles developed a strong work ethic at an early age and became known as a true "jack...
Cecilia Rios Fuentes
Jul 20, 2026
Cecilia Rios Fuentes, 56, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, July 20, 2026.
She was born on Friday, August 1, 1969, to Isabel Gomez and Refujia Parra (Rios) Fuentes in Ballinger, Texas. Cecilia was a kind and gentle soul, soft-spoken, but had a smile that could light up a room. Even though she struggled with...
Martha Beimer
Jul 20, 2026
Martha Beimer, 78, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.
Martha was born on February 7, 1948, in Coleman, Texas, to Harlon H. "Shorty" Wilson and Lucy Laura Casey. She was a woman of unwavering faith who loved the Lord with all her heart and lived each day with gratitude. Her favorite saying, "God...
Henry Louis Stokes
Jul 13, 2026
Henry "Buddy" Louis Stokes, 91, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, July 13, 2026.
He was born on December 27, 1934, to Herman Lawson and Dora (Lange) Stokes in Runnels County. Buddy grew up on the family farm in the Blanton area. He married the love of his life, Willie Darlene Wade, on June...
Cordelia Yocham
Jul 10, 2026
Cordelia Flanagan was welcomed into this world on January 6, 1935, by Clyde J. and Evelyn (Stokes) Flangan and departed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 10, 2026. Having endured a lengthy battle with chronic illness, she now begins the adventure for which she had been preparing her entire life.
She graduated from Ballinger High School in 1952 and attended...
Henry John Schniers
Jul 7, 2026
Henry John Schniers, 94, of Miles, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Henry was born on April 18, 1932, in Miles to Alfonse and Amalia (Book) Schniers. He married the love of his life, Audrey Kleypas, in Rowena on September 6, 1952. They shared many happy years together until Audrey’s passing on May 25, 2009.
As...
Sharon Ann Petty Sherrod
Jul 2, 2026
Sharon Ann Petty Sherrod passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 2, 2026.
Sharon was born on November 18, 1944, to James Earl “Buster” and Anna Virginia Petty. Born and raised in San Angelo, Texas, Sharon graduated from Central High School, where she met the love of her life, William Eugene “Gene” Sherrod. They were married on February 23,...
Elton Jerry Holden
Jun 27, 2026
Elton Jerry Holden, 88, was called home on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born on July 23, 1937, in San Antonio, TX to Charlie Holden and Mary Laverne (Owen) Holden. From an early age, he developed a deep appreciation for faith, family, and the great outdoors.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Norberta O. Cavazos
Jun 24, 2026
With profound love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Norberta O. Cavazos, who entered eternal rest at the age of 88.
Born on June 5, 1938, Norberta spent her entire life in Ballinger, Texas, the community she loved and called home. Though she stood only 4 feet 6 inches tall, she was the strongest woman...
Jane Frances Holtman
Jun 20, 2026
Jane Frances Schwertner Holtman was born on April 29, 1940, on her parents’ farm in Rowena, Texas. She was called to be with the Lord on June 20, 2026.
She married Ray Holtman on August 21, 1962, and they spent most of their life on their farm south of Ballinger. Jane was a talented artist and worked for Barney’s Studio in...
Robert Daniel Fisher
Jun 18, 2026
Robert Daniel Fisher, 90, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on June 18, 2026.
He was born on August 2, 1935, in San Angelo, Texas, to Arthur Emil Fisher and Helen Marie (Dornhoefer) Fisher. He was raised in Lowake and attended Rowena and Paint Rock schools, graduating from Paint Rock High School in 1953.
Robert was a hardworking and devoted family man who...
Robert "Bob" Henry Hartman
Jun 15, 2026
Robert “Bob” Henry Hartman, 83, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2026.
Robert was born on January 2, 1943, in San Angelo, Texas, to Roy Hartman Sr. and Bonnie Ruth (Powell) Hartman. He dedicated many years of his life to law enforcement, serving as a deputy sheriff in Brady, Sonora, and Ozona, Texas. Robert truly loved his work and...
Laura Vancil
Jun 4, 2026
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Laura Ann Dickson Vancil, 63, of Ballinger, Texas, left this world for a better place on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
She was born on Tuesday, April 23, 1963, to William Henry and Beulah (Foster) Dickson in Granite City, Illinois. Laura was a successful entrepreneur who owned and operated Laura Dickson Printing, where she poured her creativity,...
Hazel Leigh Flores-Arensdorf
May 28, 2026
Hazel Leigh Flores-Arensdorf, 2, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on May 28, 2026.
Hazel was born on December 5, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas, to Mackensie Arensdorf and Shane Flores. Though her time on earth was brief, the love she gave and the joy she brought into the lives of her family will last forever. In just two short years, Hazel...
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