Obituaries

Dec 20, 2023

Janie Lou Wade, 93, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1930, to Abe Owen and Lela Mae (Rainey) Lacy in Lubbock, Texas.

Janie married the love of her life Raymond “Pappy” Elbert Wade on November 20, 1948. Together they shared...

Dec 13, 2023

Larry Robert Lange, 75, of Lewisville, Texas passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in his Lewisville residence after a 5 plus year courageous battle with cancer.

Larry was born on January 24, 1948, the oldest of two children in Ballinger, Tx. to Robert William Lange and Juanita Francis Jonas.  Larry was a rancher and lover of...

Dec 10, 2023

Clifford Halfmann, of Olfen, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 91. A vigil service will be held at St. Boniface Church (Olfen) on Sunday, December 17th, at 6:00 p.m.  The funeral mass will be held at St. Boniface Church on Monday, December 18th, at 10:30 a.m., followed by Army honors...

Dec 6, 2023

Roy Smith, of Miles, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the age of 91.

He was born on June 13, 1932, the youngest of 6 children, in Woodson, Texas, to Walter and Oma (Kerby) Smith. Roy proudly served in the Korean War fighting on the front lines from 1950 until...

Dec 5, 2023

Terry Dwaine Hardy, 78, of Santa Anna, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Coleman.

He was born on August 16, 1945, to Terry and Velma (Lee) Hardy, in Ballinger, Texas. He graduated from Hart High School and graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for years...

Dec 2, 2023

Randy Kucharski, age 68 entered Heaven on December 2, 2023, due to a battle with cancer.

He was born on October 8, 1955, to Edward B. Kucharski and Goldielee Kucharski, in McKinney Texas. He grew up in Prosper, Texas, and was raised by his grandparents, Paapaw and Memaw.

He married Cathy Jones on October 11,...

Dec 2, 2023

Winfield McKinney “McK” Hartgrove, Jr., 79, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

McK was born on Sunday, June 26, 1944, to Winfield McKinney, Sr and Ernestine (Belk) Hartgrove, in San Angelo, Texas. He was an Alumni of Texas Tech University and always had his guns up supporting the Red Raiders. He was a...

Dec 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023, the world lost a passionate and faithful soul. Marilyn Faye McMinn, aged 80, departed this earthly realm in Spencer, TN, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Born on November 23, 1943, in Ballinger, TX, to Ralph Minter and Vada(Johnnie) Morrison, Marilyn's life was marked by her unwavering faith and commitment to her family....

Nov 28, 2023

Kristie Roberts Mayse, 50, passed away peacefully in her home on November 28, 2023. Kristie was born on April 09, 1973, to Billie Roberts and Jo Ann Norred Roberts.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Kristie is survived by her spouse of 17 years, June Mayse; her son, Shawn Roberts and his wife...

Nov 25, 2023

Paula Rebecca Hite-Smith passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Paula was born June 29, 1966, to Paul and Elaine Hite in Miles, Texas.  She loved to fish, sing, and dance from an early age.  She attended Miles School District and graduated in 1984.  After high...

Nov 25, 2023

Rita Kay (Kennedy) Rouse, 79, passed away on November 25, 2023.  She was born on March 16, 1944, to Martin and Merle Kennedy, in Winters, Texas.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Roland Rouse; her son, Cody Rouse (Jennifer) of Phoenix, Arizona; and her daughter, Robyn Balusek (Glenn) of Conroe, Texas.

Family...

Nov 4, 2023

Amalia (Molly) Lara Cervantes, 77, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on, Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Amalia is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gilberto G. Cervantes Sr. of Paint Rock; daughter, Maria Cervantes-Gonzalez, son-in-law, Ralph Gonzalez, and granddaughter, Ofilia Gonzalez, all of Paint Rock; daughter, Erlinda Sanchez, son-in-law, Candy Sanchez III,...

Nov 1, 2023

Leon Bernard Beimer, beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023.

He was born on June 21, 1944, in Rowena, TX, to Walter and Cordula (Moeller) Beimer. On September 7, 1968, he married Adonna Wilde and together they shared 55 years of marriage.

Leon is preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 1, 2023

Charles Dexter Mapes, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2023, at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab in Ballinger, Texas.

Charles was born on Sunday, January 12, 1930, to Samuel and Ollie (Smith) Mapes in Ballinger, Texas.  He was a graduate of Ballinger High School and proudly served in the United States Navy.  He married the...

Oct 28, 2023

Bennie Joseph Frenzel, 91, of Rowena, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

He was born Wednesday, May 11, 1932, to Ben and Mary (Moeller) Frenzel in Westphalia, Texas.  Bennie married the love of his life, Dorothy Ann Schniers on June 18, 1957, in Rowena, Texas and they shared sixty-one years of...

Oct 25, 2023

Dorothy Mary Rose Lange Frerich

Dottie departed her loving family on October 25, 2023.

Dottie was born in Olfen, TX. On December 5, 1930, to Robert and Hildagarde Matthiesen Lange. Dottie was raised on a farm in Olfen, where her love for music, cards, and dominos began as they would play them every Sunday on...

Oct 22, 2023

Harry Patiño Galvan, age 63, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his closest family, on October 22, 2023.

Harry, also known as "Blackdayz" to many of his family and friends, was born on February 18, 1960, in Ballinger, Texas, to Jose C. Galvan and Virginia Patiño Galvan. He graduated...

Oct 13, 2023

Mrs. Teodora Contreras Torres, 86, of Miles passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Rosary Service will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Miles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at  10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, also...

Oct 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Gabriel Eric Fuentes, known to many as “Cheeseburger,” a loving husband, dedicated community member, and cherished friend. Gabriel was born on April 23, 1976, and left this world on October 10, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion.

Gabriel was an...

Oct 10, 2023

Antonio Diaz Jr., a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved son, and a true friend, passed away on October 10, 2023, at the age of 48. Born on April 28, 1975, in his hometown of Coleman, TX, Antonio brought joy, laughter, and love to all those around him.

Antonio, known to many as Nuno, was a man of...