Obituaries

Aug 3, 2021

Obituary for William LeRoy Johnson, Sr.

William LeRoy Johnson, Sr., 78, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

He was born on Sunday, June 27, 1943, to James Henry and Sidonia Julia (Neumann) Johnson in Wichita Falls, Texas.  On December 21, 1963, he married the love of his life Pearline “Teeny”...

Aug 3, 2021

Rosa “Rosie” Alice Schwertner, 92, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosie was born on December 17, 1928, to Paul Gus and Josephine (Pelzel) Sturm on their family farm in Rowena, Texas.  On September 3, 1947, she married the...

Aug 2, 2021

Harold W. Mueller passed away in his sleep on August 2, 2021.  Harold was born on September 14, 1927, to Walter & Mary (Jilek) Mueller in Moulton, (Lavaca County), Texas.  He grew up in a humble family during the great depression and often talked about how he began working with his father as a young child, having to learn...

Jul 31, 2021

David Howard Dismore, 51, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on May 13,1970, to Gerald “Cotton Dismore” and Dorothy (Workman) Wadsworth in San Angelo, Texas.

David graduated from Ballinger High School in 1989. After graduation he honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy, during the...

Jul 29, 2021

Janis Marie Jackson, 75, of Rowena, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born on December 11, 1945, to Earon W. and Gladys Williams (Hoelscher) Jackson in Ballinger, Texas.  On February 2, 1966, she married the love of her life, David Jackson at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen,...

Jul 28, 2021

Martin Manuel Quiroga Sr., 58, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 27, 2021.

He was born on August 16, 1962, to Manuel Valdez and Maria C (Reyes) Quiroga in Ballinger, Texas.  On June 28, 1984, he married the love of his life Sylvia Reyes and together they shared over 37...

Jul 24, 2021

Donald R. Moore, 62, of Paint Rock, Texas died Saturday, July 24 at Shannon Medical Center with his family nearby.

Memorial services and a reception are scheduled on Wednesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. at The Chaparral Ranch’s Red Barn with lunch to follow. Military burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 2 at Fort Sam Houston...

Jul 23, 2021

Dave Malloy Harrell, 70 of Ballinger, died Friday, July 23, 2021, after a lengthy battle with numerous health issues.

Dave was born on March 01, 1951, to Dave and Geneva (Owens) Harrell, in Groom, Texas. He grew up in Ballinger, where he was a welder and gas pipeline worker for Ranger Plant Construction until he retired. Dave...

Jul 20, 2021

Toby Moore, 43, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

He was born on April 10, 1978, to Robert Harris and Paula Kay (Swanson) Moore, Sr. in Waco, Texas.  After graduation, he attended some college and went on to become a master plumber.  On August 2, 2003, he married the love of his life,...

Jul 18, 2021

Clara Jane (Smith) Youngs, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 18, 2021.

Clara was born to Henry and Mildred Smith on Monday, November 8, 1935, in Little Marsh, Pennsylvania. She married Richard Youngs in April 1955.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, parents, Henry and Mildred,...

Jul 14, 2021

Terry Kay Penkert, 74, of Miles, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021after a reoccurring battle with cancer.

He was born on Monday, February 10, 1947, to Frank and Virginia Katherine (Treadaway) Penkert in San Angelo, Texas. After graduating from Miles High School, he went on to serve honorably in the United States Armed services. ...

Jul 13, 2021

William “Dean” Lee, 75, of Big Spring, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Odessa Regional Medical Center.

Dean was born on Tuesday, August 21, 1945, to Jesse and Lillie Mae (Morgan) Lee, in San Angelo, Texas. He honorably served the United States Military in the U. S. Navy, from 1964-1968. During his service, he was...

Jul 8, 2021

Carl James Lange, 71, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, July 8, 2021, in San Angelo, Texas.

Carl was born on Saturday, December 31, 1949, in Ballinger, Texas to Walter O. and Mollie (Jansa) Lange.  He grew up on a farm in Olfen, Texas with his two brothers and attended St. Joseph’s High School in Rowena....

Jul 5, 2021

Billie Marie Brown, 77, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

She was born on July 16, 1943, in Levelland, Texas, to William N. and Helen Marie (Duff), Selby.  On February 7, 1959, in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, she married the love of her life, Eddie Barber Brown and together...

Jun 28, 2021

Eddie Frances Wiese, 59, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Eddie was born on November 26, 1961, in Ballinger, Texas to Edwin and Marcella Fischer Zly.  She was the fifth daughter in a family of six girls. She graduated from Ballinger High School in 1980.  She attended Angelo State...

Jun 28, 2021

Daniel Aaron Chandler, 41, of Winters, Texas passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021.

He was born on July 16, 1979, in San Antonio, Texas. Dan grew up in many states across the US due to his dad’s job. He graduated from High School in Katy, TX.  He served in the United States Armed Services in the...

Jun 23, 2021

James Eugene “Gene” Clack joined Jesus in Heaven.  Gene loved to sing.  He sang all kinds of songs.  He sang Happy Birthday to everyone and now he is singing with the Heavenly Hosts praising Jesus.  Gene loved Jesus and his family with his whole heart.  Gene was a friend to everyone and would tell anyone about our Father God,...

Jun 16, 2021

Lynda Gail Harris, 64, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

She was born on March 26, 1957, to Robert James and Lawanda June (Hill) Harris Sr. in Houston, Texas.  After graduating high school, she went on to attend some college before settling into her profession as a bookkeeper.  Lynda was very active...

Jun 15, 2021

Clayton Earl Davis, 80, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Clayton was born on April 21, 1941, to Clayton Richard and Juanita (Bruton) Davis in Los Angeles, California.  After graduating from Ballinger High School, Clayton went on to serve honorably in the United States Military for four years in the Air Force. ...

Jun 10, 2021

Dorothy Miller Dankworth, 95, passed away at her residence in Ballinger, Texas on June 10, 2021.

Dorothy was born on February 2, 1926 in Ballinger, Texas to Ernest and Arlie Miller.  She attended school in Ballinger and graduated from Ballinger High School.

Dorothy married Jimmy Dankworth on January 3, 1947.  They resided in Ballinger where...