Obituaries
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...
Henry Earl Dreyer
Jan 5, 2026
Henry Earl Dreyer, age 91, of Rockwall, TX, passed away on January 5th, 2026.
Henry was born on August 19,1934 in Rowena, TX to Kanna J. Dreyer and Mary Anna Pelzel.
Henry was a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. He spent many years of his career with Liberty Mutual and...
William Lee (Buck) McMullan
Jan 3, 2026
Buck was born in Austin, Texas in 1940. He went to his “Happy Hunting Grounds” January 3, 2026.
His younger years were spent on his parent's ranch in Zepher, Texas. Following his life on their ranch-Buck and his father, Mr. Mac, owned the Southwestern Billard Supply Company and famous Billiard Room known as the Cue and Triangle in Big Spring, Texas....
Barbara Gail Warren
Jan 3, 2026
Barbara Gail Warren, 82, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 3, 2026.
She was born on a cold February day, in Valera, Texas, on February 22, 1943, weighing only 3 pounds 10 ounces at home. No incubators, only a loving mother and grandmother who placed her in a shoebox and heated water bottles and...
Catarino Rivera Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Catarino Rivera Jr., 65, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
He was born on February 3, 1960, to Catarino and Anjelita (DeLaCerda) Rivera Sr., in Ballinger, Texas. Catarino married Joanna Fry on February 3, 1999. Catarino Rivera spent many years working in the oil fields on drilling rigs, a career that reflected his strong work ethic...
Mary Etta Kvapil
Dec 25, 2025
Mary Etta Bagwell Kvapil passed away on December 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Mary Etta was born on May 4, 1942 to Raymond and Lois Bagwell. They lived in various places in Texas including McCamey, Wink, Monahans, and Ballinger. Mary Etta graduated from Ballinger High School, Class of 1960.Mary Etta married the love of her life, Alex Kvapil, on November...
Judy Karen McKinney
Dec 22, 2025
Judy Karen McKinney, 77, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
She was born on December 15, 1948, to Wayne Ransbarger and Pauline Bradshaw in Ballinger, Texas. Judy was best known for her role as the owner of Longhorn Liquor, where she worked for over 26 years from dawn until dusk. A hard-working, straight-forward,...
Richard Russell "Whitey" Roberts
Dec 16, 2025
Richard “Whitey” Roberts of Miles passed away Tuesday at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was 84.
Whitey was born Nov. 2, 1941, in Rochester, N.Y., and was the third child of Rozell and Martha Roberts of King Ferry, N.Y. Known as “Dick” or “Dickie” to his upstate New York friends and family, he grew up on a dairy and learned...
Marcella Antonia Carpenter
Dec 10, 2025
Marcella Antonia Holik Carpenter, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Ballinger, Texas.
She was the last of eight children born to Frank and Albina (Ripple) Holik on December 19, 1930, at the family farm in Gruenwall. Marcella attended schools in Gruenwall, Ballinger, and Wall before graduating from Eola as valedictorian.
Marcella married Aaron Hard Carpenter, Jr., on December...
Frances Catherine Bryan
Dec 9, 2025
Frances Catherine (Burks) Bryan, 87, life-long and well-known resident of Norton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Big Spring with family by her side.
Frances was born April 21, 1938, in the Norton community to Roy Oscar and Mary (McQueen) Burks. She married the love of her life, Roger Bryan July 5, 1958...
Michael Wayne King
Dec 7, 2025
Michael Wayne King, 76, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
He was born on August 14, 1949, in Ballinger to Clyde Emerson Jack King and Anna Katherine Louise (Dahmann) King. In 1973, he married the love of his life, Billie Dawn Evans, at a ceremony in Talpa, Texas. A lifelong resident of Ballinger, Mike was well-known and...
Kenneth "Bubba" Michael Wade Clanton
Dec 5, 2025
Kenneth Michael Wade Clanton, 33, of Georgetown, Texas passed away on December 5, 2025. He was born in Austin Texas, on January 28, 1992, to Henry Wade Clanton and Rosemarie Emmett.
Kenny was the most loving boy as a child. He loved his mother, father and sisters with a fierceness not seen in a lot of people. He loved to do...
Jeff Anthony Willborn
Nov 25, 2025
Jeffrey "Jeff" Anthony Willborn, 54, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1971, in Denver Colorado, to Norman Eugene Willborn and Jacqueline Nancy (Szews) Willborn.
On July 6, 2013, Jeff married the love of his life, Julie Darleen Deike, in Ballinger, Texas. Jeff was a man of his word—honorable, loyal, and steadfast....
Howard Andrew "Andy" Walker
Nov 18, 2025
Howard Andrew “Andy” Walker, 76, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2025, in San Angelo, Texas. He was born on August 6, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Howard Everett Walker and Mary Helen Woodard.
Andy lived life with a free spirit. In his younger days, he embodied what many fondly called a “hippie”—open-hearted, light-souled, and endlessly kind. He never...
Elgin Calvin Glass
Nov 15, 2025
Elgin Calvin Glass, 95, of Millersview, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025. He was born September 16, 1930, in Ballinger, Texas, to Edwin Joe and Hildagard Emma (Lindemann) Glass.
Elgin was a lifelong farmer and rancher, dedicated to the land and way of life he cherished. In his younger years, he served honorably in the United States Army before...
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