Obituaries
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...
Linda Sue Prosise
May 26, 2026
Linda Sue Prosise, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on January 20, 1945, in Ballinger. Texas to Roy and Cecil Sharp.
Linda loved her cats dearly and never missed a chance to help an animal in need. Whether she was playing solitaire, enjoying computer games, or...
Mildred Laverne Gully
May 18, 2026
Mildred Laverne Englert Gully of Olfen, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026.
She was born on November 16, 1932 to Willie and Evelyn Hodnett Englert in Ballinger, Texas. She attended Olfen School until 10th grade and graduated from Ballinger High School in 1951.
On July 7, 1951, she married Hilary H. Gully at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen....
Rebecca "Becky" Fuentes
May 15, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Fuentes, 59, of Ballinger passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 15, 2026, in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on December 3, 1966, in Winters, Texas to Otto and Dominga Cortez.
Becky married the love of her life, Raymond Fuentes, on April 14, 2018, in Ballinger, Texas. Together they built a life filled with...
Lee Edd Wommack
May 14, 2026
Lee Edd Wommack, 86, of Bronte, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
He was born on March 26, 1940, to Lee Edmond and Noreen (Hooper) Wommack in Graham, Texas. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Janet Eddleman, in a ceremony in Gruver, Texas. Lee worked as a plant operator for over 20 years at El Paso...
Jessie Lue Waldrop
May 12, 2026
Jessie Lue Waldrop, 71, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
She was born on July 27, 1954, to Alvis and Dorothy Joe (Turnbow) Waldrop in Winters, Texas. Jessie Lue Waldrop was a gentle soul with a soft heart, genuine spirit, and had the best intentions. To those who knew and loved her most, she was kind,...
F.E. Clayton
May 7, 2026
F.E. Clayton, II, 90, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
He was born on February 28, 1936, to William Jennings Bryan and Zeola Juanita (Jeffries) Clayton at the family farm in Talpa, Texas. He was a proud member of the 1954 graduating class of Talpa High School. After graduation, he joined the Army National Guard, where...
Albert Rodriquez
May 2, 2026
Albert Rodriquez, 64, of Stamford, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Ballinger, Texas.
Albert was born on July 6, 1961, to Matias and Juliana Rodriquez in Garden City, Kansas. From the very beginning, he was someone who brought warmth and energy wherever he went. His presence could light up a room.
To know Albert was to know laughter. He loved...
Pamela Kay Ross
May 1, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Kay Ross, 63, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. She was born on April 8, 1963, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to William and Janet Ashton.
Pam married the love of her life, Blaine Ross, on April 6, 1984, in Red River, New Mexico. During their time in New Mexico, Pam and Blaine owned and operated...
Gerald Don Watts
Apr 26, 2026
Gerald Don Watts passed away on April 26, 2026. He was born October 23,1948 to Charlie Watts and Cleada Shewmake Watts in Slaton, Texas. The family moved to Ballinger, Texas when Gerald was 12 years old and he lived there until graduating from high school in 1967.
After graduation he joined the Navy and was sent to Vietnam where he received...
Hope Martinez Maldonado
Apr 25, 2026
With profound joy and gratitude, we announce that Hope Martinez Maldonado, affectionately known as CoCoy of Winters, Texas, stepped into the loving presence of her Lord on April 25, 2026, at 1:48 PM. Her loving daughter Rachel Juarez was by her side, and she was enveloped in the warmth of her families love.
Hope was born on February 23, 1950, in...
Oscar Dominguez Zertuche
Apr 19, 2026
Oscar Dominguez Zertuche, 85, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born in Ballinger on May 6, 1940, and then moved to Jourdanton in 2006, but his roots were in Ballinger. He married the love of his life on August 2, 1959, in Ballinger, and together they shared 61...
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....
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