Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Vonda Jean Charles, 74, of Norton, Texas, passed to her permanent home in Heaven on Friday, January 14, 2022.

She was born on July 12, 1947, to LeRoy and Mildred (Burks) Burris in Ballinger, Texas. Vonda was best known for her role as Activity Director for the nursing home in Ballinger for over 20 years.  She loved...

Jan 10, 2022

Jimmy M. Watkins, 67, of Jones Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022.

He was born on April 23, 1954, to Denver and Joy (Burris) Watkins in Ballinger, Texas.  Jimmy was an athletic man, that loved the great outdoors.  Whether he was playing baseball with his family, windsurfing, fishing, or dancing with the love...

Dec 24, 2021

Jimmie Ella (Baker) Jones age 102 of Ballinger, Texas passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, in Coleman, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in the Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger, Texas. Jimmie was born May 8, 1919, in Milano, Texas to the late James Edward Baker and Ella Sledge Halpain. Jimmie was preceded...

Dec 16, 2021

Jose Angel Gonzales, 77, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

He was born on August 2, 1944, to Mike and Paula Gonzales in Gonzales, Texas. Jose married Olivia Perez in 1964 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ballinger, Texas and together they shared over 57 years of ups...

Dec 15, 2021

Loretta Rose Herrington, 77, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by family.

She was born on Saturday, May 8, 1944, to Claude Anton and Laura Ruby (King) Peterson in Newcastle, Wyoming.  Loretta was a jack of all trades and took up many different roles during her beautiful life.  From working cattle...

Dec 13, 2021

William "Butch” Lee Engle, 77, of Paint Rock, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, Texas.

Butch was born on June 12, 1944, in O'Donnell, Texas to Leo and Lorene (Summers) Engle. Butch served in the Army National Guard and spent most of his career as a truck driver.

Dec 9, 2021

James Marlin Davis, 90, of Norton, TX left for his heavenly home on his birthday, Thursday, December 9, 2021.

He was born on December 9, 1931, to Clyde Cash “Pouch” and Clara Belle “Nanna” Davis in Maverick, TX.  On February 1, 1951 he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Nell Hambright. Together...

Dec 2, 2021

Don Alan Schroeder passed away peacefully in his home in Eden, Texas Thursday evening December 2, 2021. He was born in San Angelo on February 13, 1939, to Henry F. Schroeder and Nora (Williams) Schroeder. Don and his older brother Berry and younger sister Lynette grew up together on their parent’s farm in Lowake, Texas, and attended first through...

Nov 29, 2021

Howell Earl Jones, 78, of Ballinger, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

Howell was born on August 27, 1943, in Ballinger, Texas to Howell Earl and Dollie Mae (Gardner) Jones.  He married Jeanette Marie Batchelor on December 18, 1964, in Ballinger.  Howell served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965.  He...

Nov 29, 2021

Isreal Fernandez, 75, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on November 29, 2021.

He was born November 4, 1946, to Sebastián and Inosente Fernandez in Rock Springs, Texas.  He was a humble husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.  He was always willing to put everyone before himself.  He loved the Lord and made great efforts to attend church...

Nov 27, 2021

Obituary for Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez, 61, passed away on November 27, 2021, at Shannon Medical Center.

He was born on June 6, 1960, to Alex and Lilly (Jimenez) Martinez in Bronte, Texas.  Manuel lived and farmed in Norton, Texas for many years. He also worked as a ranch hand and a mechanic.

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Nov 27, 2021

Monie (Holt) Nuckles, 67, of Ballinger Texas, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on Sunday, September 12, 1954, to William and Joretta (Marsh) Holt in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She married Richard “Rick” Nuckles on November 19, 1972, in Colfax North Carolina.  Monie honorably served her country in the Women’s Army Corp...

Nov 23, 2021

Lula Mabel Marecek, 91, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

She was born on April 13, 1930, to Albert and Annie (Ernst) Schwertner on the family cotton farm just between Miles and Rowena.  Lula worked as hard as anyone on her family farm, she even went to driving...

Nov 22, 2021

Eloisa Rodriguez (Gaga), 70, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 22, 2021.

She was born on February 7, 1951, to Sebastian and Manuela (Martinez) Rodriguez in Longhorn, Texas.  Eloisa worked for several years as a nanny to many children that she loved dearly as her own.  Her pride and joy...

Nov 17, 2021

Koleta "JoAnn" (House) Dillard, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, and was reunited in Heaven with the love of her life Malton Monroe "Buster" Dillard.

JoAnn was born on November 17, 1933, in Okra, Texas. She was the only child of Charlie Crews and Myrtle Alice House. On May 1, 1948, JoAnn and Buster...

Nov 14, 2021

Simon Hernandez Mata, 78, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.

He was born on Monday, January 18, 1943, to Thomas and Carlota (Hernandez) Mata in Charlotte, Texas. In 1957 he married the love of his life Herminia De Luna and together they shared over 65 beautiful years before...

Nov 12, 2021

Scott Baca, 44, of Miles passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Shannon Hospital, Friday, November 12, 2021.

Scott was born on Sunday, July 3, 1977, in San Angelo, Texas, to Charles and Elaine Baca. He grew up and graduated from Miles High School, in 1995. He was a farmer, and a great hand at all...

Nov 10, 2021

Olivia Patiño, 84, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

She was born on Friday, December 4, 1936, to Manuel and Maria (Valdez) Peña in Menard, Texas.   On May 24, 1959, she married the love of her life, Victor Patiño, Jr. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Nov 10, 2021

Bruce Harmon Arnold, 66, of Ballinger, Texas passed on November 10, 2021, at his Ballinger home.

Born on Sunday, August 7, 1955, to Robert William and Barbara Jeanne (Hoyt) Arnold while stationed at Camp Carson,  CO, they soon returned to their native Walworth Co, WI,  where Bruce grew to early manhood in Elkhorn  He later attended UW-...

Nov 2, 2021

June Hartgrove Dankworth, 87, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

She was born on March 30, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas, to Concho County ranchers Wilson Connell and Dixie (Smith) Hartgrove.  Her roots in Texas go back eight generations.  After graduating from Paint Rock High School, June attended Texas Christian University. ...