Obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

Myrna Ray Urban passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Myrna was born in Ballinger, Texas on January 7, 1941.  She lived in Miles and graduated from Miles High School in 1959.

Myrna attended McMurray College in Abilene for two years and graduated from West Texas State in Canyon, Texas in 1963.

She...

Sep 23, 2023

Wendell Keith Hovorak, 56, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

He was born on November 5, 1966, to Joe and Helen (Bishop) Hovorak in San Angelo, Texas.

Wendell was a unique individual who embraced life with an unwavering spirit, despite facing challenges. He found joy in the simple pleasures, and his...

Sep 15, 2023

Sharon Smith, beloved wife, mother, and nurse, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 23, 1949, in San Angelo, TX, and it was there that she touched the lives of countless individuals throughout her journey.

Sharon's passion for caregiving led her to graduate from Howard College as...

Sep 14, 2023

Edna Lanette Bundick, 60, of Blanket, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Central Texas Nursing in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born on November 2, 1962, to Claude and Mary Alda (Hobbs) Bundick in Brownwood, Texas.   The youngest of 9 & she was spoiled by most of them! Lanette was a kind soul, that...

Sep 9, 2023

Charles Edward Williams, 68, of Olfen, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas.

He was born on October 11, 1954, to Sidney and Laverne (Green) Williams in Big Spring, Texas.   Charles was a man’s man who loved the great outdoors, especially fishing and hunting and watching the PBR on television.  His work as...

Sep 8, 2023

Gary Lynn Morgan was born June 24, 1958, in Brownwood, Texas, to Peggy and LD Hillhouse.  He was sent to join the angels in Heaven on September 8, 2023, at 1:32 a.m.  Gary was one of four children.

Gary was a hard-working truck driver who loved the open road.  He loved his family and friends and always...

Sep 5, 2023

Rodolfo Cavazos, 63, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

He was born on Friday, October 16, 1959, to Reynaldo and Inez (Moreno) Cavazos, Sr. in Floydada, Texas. After high school, Rodolfo honorably served his country in the US Army. He married the love of his life, Sandra Sanchez on January 25, 2003, in...

Sep 4, 2023

Matthew Stephen Guzman, lovingly known as "Matty" by his family, 29, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 4, 2023

He was born on September 23, 1993, to his loving parents Leon and Julie Guzman. Eight years later they welcomed his little sister Michaela. Nothing meant more to Matt than his...

Sep 3, 2023

Garrett Jason Cook, 26, of Miles, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

He was born on November 26, 1996, to Reginald Paul and Christina Dawn (Offill) Cook in San Angelo, Texas.  He was a graduate of Paint Rock High School in 2015. After graduation, Garrett married his High School...

Sep 2, 2023

Robert Jerome Kohutek, Jr., 58, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

He was born on September 8, 1964, to Robert Jerome and Jeanette Pauline (Hirt) Kohutek, Sr., in Big Spring, Texas, but was raised by his mother-in-life, Betty Kohutek.  He married the love of his life Jera Lynn Hayes in 1988, and...

Aug 31, 2023

Carolyn Kay (Gurley) Rieken, 78, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her residence.

Kay was born on January 28, 1945, to George and Florene (Robbins) Gurley, in Ballinger. She married her sweetheart of 57 years, Jimmie Rieken, on June 17, 1966, in Ballinger.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Aug 31, 2023

Jennie Beth (Allen) Fulton was born February 13, 1937, in Lamesa, Texas to Pauline (Hester) Allen and Scott Allen.  She went home to her heavenly Father, on August 31, 2023.  Jennie married Melton Durant “Chief” Fulton, on February 4, 1956, in Lamesa, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband “Chief”, her brother Wes (Butch) Allen,...

Aug 27, 2023

Myrtle Alice (Adams) Garner, 102, passed away at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Myrtle was born on June 13, 1921, to Archie and Alice (Beauregard) Adams, in Mooringsport, Louisiana.  She married Clyde Garner on December 22, 1939.  They shared 49 years together before Clyde’s passing in 1989.  Myrtle was a resident of Eunice,...

Aug 20, 2023

Jo Anne Groat, 67, passed peacefully on August 20, 2023. She was born October 16, 1955, in Hobbes, New Mexico, to James and Betty Godfrey. She was the youngest of six children.

She is survived by her loving family: four siblings Toddle Godfrey, Linda Roberts, Janice Challenger, and Kathy Godfrey; her husband of 44 years, Carl Groat...

Aug 17, 2023

Carl Gene Williams, 72, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born June 13, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to parents Leonard Jr. and Leota Williams.

On New Year's Eve of 1981 in Houston, Texas, Carl had the joy of marrying the love of his life, Donna Kaye Miller.  Together they shared a...

Aug 15, 2023

Bobby Ray Airhart, 91, gently departed in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 15, 2023, joining his wife, Dolly, in the arms of Jesus. He was surrendered in love by his children and grandchildren and comforted by the entire care team at Hendrick Hospice Care Center in Abilene.

The youngest of three sons, Bobby was born...

Aug 9, 2023

Marion Cecil Hill, 77, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

He was born on July 12, 1946, to Cecil Chester and Ida Faye (Pullin) Hill in Ballinger, Texas.  Marion was raised and attended school in Ballinger. He married the love of his life, Virginia West, on February 22, 1964, at the 9th St....

Aug 8, 2023

Christopher Garrison, 64 of Ballinger, Texas passed away at Seton Medical Center, in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10:30 am at Glory Road Cowboy Church in Ballinger, Texas.

Jul 19, 2023

Marion Alice Dahmann, 55, of Manor, Texas, formerly of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2023, at North Austin Medical Center, in Austin, Texas.

She was born on Sunday, February 11, 1968, to Fred and Dorothy (Cox) Dahmann, in San Angelo, Texas. Alice graduated from Ballinger High School in 1986. She later moved to Gatesville...

Jul 16, 2023

Refugio “Alonso” Salas, 75, of Ballinger, formally from Plains, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Shannon Medical Center.

He was born on October 17, 1947, to Edwardo and Margarita (Mindieta) Salas in Lamesa, Texas. Alonso worked in the oilfield prior to his retirement. He was known to love to “cut a rug” and was a...