Obituaries
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...
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....
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...
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