Obituaries
Henry Louis Stokes
Jul 13, 2026
Henry "Buddy" Louis Stokes, 91, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, July 13, 2026.
He was born on December 27, 1934, to Herman Lawson and Dora (Lange) Stokes in Runnels County. Buddy grew up on the family farm in the Blanton area. He married the love of his life, Willie Darlene Wade, on June...
Cordelia Yocham
Jul 10, 2026
Cordelia Flanagan was welcomed into this world on January 6, 1935, by Clyde J. and Evelyn (Stokes) Flangan and departed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 10, 2026. Having endured a lengthy battle with chronic illness, she now begins the adventure for which she had been preparing her entire life.
She graduated from Ballinger High School in 1952 and attended...
Henry John Schniers
Jul 7, 2026
Henry John Schniers, 94, of Miles, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Henry was born on April 18, 1932, in Miles to Alfonse and Amalia (Book) Schniers. He married the love of his life, Audrey Kleypas, in Rowena on September 6, 1952. They shared many happy years together until Audrey’s passing on May 25, 2009.
As...
Sharon Ann Petty Sherrod
Jul 2, 2026
Sharon Ann Petty Sherrod passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 2, 2026.
Sharon was born on November 18, 1944, to James Earl “Buster” and Anna Virginia Petty. Born and raised in San Angelo, Texas, Sharon graduated from Central High School, where she met the love of her life, William Eugene “Gene” Sherrod. They were married on February 23,...
Elton Jerry Holden
Jun 27, 2026
Elton Jerry Holden, 88, was called home on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born on July 23, 1937, in San Antonio, TX to Charlie Holden and Mary Laverne (Owen) Holden. From an early age, he developed a deep appreciation for faith, family, and the great outdoors.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Norberta O. Cavazos
Jun 24, 2026
With profound love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Norberta O. Cavazos, who entered eternal rest at the age of 88.
Born on June 5, 1938, Norberta spent her entire life in Ballinger, Texas, the community she loved and called home. Though she stood only 4 feet 6 inches tall, she was the strongest woman...
Jane Frances Holtman
Jun 20, 2026
Jane Frances Schwertner Holtman was born on April 29, 1940, on her parents’ farm in Rowena, Texas. She was called to be with the Lord on June 20, 2026.
She married Ray Holtman on August 21, 1962, and they spent most of their life on their farm south of Ballinger. Jane was a talented artist and worked for Barney’s Studio in...
Robert Daniel Fisher
Jun 18, 2026
Robert Daniel Fisher, 90, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on June 18, 2026.
He was born on August 2, 1935, in San Angelo, Texas, to Arthur Emil Fisher and Helen Marie (Dornhoefer) Fisher. He was raised in Lowake and attended Rowena and Paint Rock schools, graduating from Paint Rock High School in 1953.
Robert was a hardworking and devoted family man who...
Robert "Bob" Henry Hartman
Jun 15, 2026
Robert “Bob” Henry Hartman, 83, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2026.
Robert was born on January 2, 1943, in San Angelo, Texas, to Roy Hartman Sr. and Bonnie Ruth (Powell) Hartman. He dedicated many years of his life to law enforcement, serving as a deputy sheriff in Brady, Sonora, and Ozona, Texas. Robert truly loved his work and...
Laura Vancil
Jun 4, 2026
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Laura Ann Dickson Vancil, 63, of Ballinger, Texas, left this world for a better place on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
She was born on Tuesday, April 23, 1963, to William Henry and Beulah (Foster) Dickson in Granite City, Illinois. Laura was a successful entrepreneur who owned and operated Laura Dickson Printing, where she poured her creativity,...
Hazel Leigh Flores-Arensdorf
May 28, 2026
Hazel Leigh Flores-Arensdorf, 2, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on May 28, 2026.
Hazel was born on December 5, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas, to Mackensie Arensdorf and Shane Flores. Though her time on earth was brief, the love she gave and the joy she brought into the lives of her family will last forever. In just two short years, Hazel...
Linda Sue Prosise
May 26, 2026
Linda Sue Prosise, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on January 20, 1945, in Ballinger. Texas to Roy and Cecil Sharp.
Linda loved her cats dearly and never missed a chance to help an animal in need. Whether she was playing solitaire, enjoying computer games, or...
Mildred Laverne Gully
May 18, 2026
Mildred Laverne Englert Gully of Olfen, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026.
She was born on November 16, 1932 to Willie and Evelyn Hodnett Englert in Ballinger, Texas. She attended Olfen School until 10th grade and graduated from Ballinger High School in 1951.
On July 7, 1951, she married Hilary H. Gully at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen....
Rebecca "Becky" Fuentes
May 15, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Fuentes, 59, of Ballinger passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 15, 2026, in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on December 3, 1966, in Winters, Texas to Otto and Dominga Cortez.
Becky married the love of her life, Raymond Fuentes, on April 14, 2018, in Ballinger, Texas. Together they built a life filled with...
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...
Jessie Lue Waldrop
May 12, 2026
Jessie Lue Waldrop, 71, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
She was born on July 27, 1954, to Alvis and Dorothy Joe (Turnbow) Waldrop in Winters, Texas. Jessie Lue Waldrop was a gentle soul with a soft heart, genuine spirit, and had the best intentions. To those who knew and loved her most, she was kind,...
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...
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