Obituaries
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...
Jimmie Twain Stubblefield
Mar 3, 2026
Jimmie Twain Stubblefield, 86, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Jimmie was born on September 4, 1939, in Ballinger, Texas, to Henry Ellis Stubblefield and Gladys Stubblefield (Keating). A lifelong Texan, he carried with him the values of hard work, integrity, and quiet strength that defined his life and career.
On September 2, 1961, he married the...
Samuel Ethan Woodall
Feb 27, 2026
Samuel Ethan Woodall, 26, of Winters, Texas, went to meet his heavenly maker on Friday, February 27, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Sam was born in San Angelo Texas on March 7, 1999, to Michael and Stacey (Sharpes) Woodall. He was scheduled to arrive four days earlier on his father’s birthday, but he missed the memo, proving from birth he...
Jennifer Ann Hallmark
Feb 27, 2026
Jennifer Ann Hallmark, 50, of Rotan, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Jennifer was born on September 18, 1975, in Abilene, Texas to Jerry Hallmark and Debra Stevens Boyce. From the very beginning, she brought joy and light to those around her. She had a deep love for country music and listened to...
Anthony Walter Lange
Feb 27, 2026
Anthony Walter Lange, 79, of Norton, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, February 27, 2026. The first of five children, he was born in Ballinger on January 30, 1947 to Anton J. and Amanda M. (Wilde) Lange. At that time, his parents were living at the Wilde homeplace in Bethel, Texas with the Herbert Wilde...
Michael Will Eldred
Feb 25, 2026
Michael Will Eldred, 45, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home.
Michael was a member of Seventh Street Baptist Church in Ballinger. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time outside whenever he could. Michael was known for his great sense of humor, his strong work ethic, and...
D'Ann Marie McCord
Feb 15, 2026
D’Ann Marie McCord, 69, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
She was born on November 15, 1956, to Jimmie William McCord and JoAnn Deaton in San Angelo, Texas. D’Ann was a hard-working, no-nonsense kind of woman. Built on a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude, D’Ann was well known for her immaculate care of the...
Hugo Macias Pena
Jan 31, 2026
Hugo Macias Peña, age 49, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Hugo was born on December 21, 1976, in Mexico to Manuel Peña, Sr. and Alicia Macias Peña. He was a devoted family man whose kindness and generosity touched everyone he met. Hugo would truly give the shirt off his back to anyone in need,...
Carol Jean Pelzel
Jan 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Jean Pelzel, who departed this life January 28, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, she touched countless lives through her warmth, humor, and kindness.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband Dennis, daughter Janice Allison, parents C.T. “Bud” and Janie Campbell, and sister Doris and brother-in-law...
Wilbert Emil Halfmann
Jan 28, 2026
Wilbert Emil Halfmann, 83, of Olfen passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in San Angelo.
Wilbert was born on May 30, 1942 in Orange Grove, Texas, to Anton and Alice (Schrade) Halfmann. In 1945, Wilbert’s family moved to Olfen, Texas. After graduating in 1960 from St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Rowena, he proudly served in the Army National Guard. On October...
Bobby Joe Myers
Jan 27, 2026
Bobby Joe Myers, 89, of Winters, Texas, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Bobby was born on July 9, 1936, at Nan Travis Hospital in Jacksonville, Texas, to Henry Clay Myers and Mary Veatrice Cargill. He graduated from Sabine High School in 1954 and attended Kilgore College and Lamar Technical University before being drafted into the...
Mildred Elizabeth Frerich
Jan 27, 2026
Mildred Elizabeth Hoelscher Frerich, 95, of Norton passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in Ballinger.
Mildred was born on December 15, 1930, at Terry Chapel near Barclay, Texas, in Falls County, Texas to Edward G. and Adela (Niehues) Hoelscher. In 1944 Mildred’s family moved to Olfen, Texas. She attended Barclay, Olfen, and Rowena schools and graduated from St. Joseph High...
Pauline Frances Halfmann
Jan 23, 2026
Pauline Frances Halfmann, a cherished member of the Rowena community, completed her earthly journey at the age of 95, passing away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 21, 1930, to John Joseph and Mary Ann (Majzlik) Urbanek in Rowena, Texas. Pauline’s early life in Rowena was...
Teresa Ann Wallace
Jan 16, 2026
Teresa Wallace, 65, of Miles, Texas, passed away peacefully, alongside her beloved companion, Brownie, who was her constant friend and loyal shadow.
Teresa was born on July 22, 1960, in Greenville, Texas, to Jack Sessom and Jewel Hilburn. She made her home in Miles, where she found joy in the simple, meaningful things in life. She loved crocheting, reading, and spending...
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