Obituaries

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...

Jun 2, 2021

William Alfred Thurmond,72, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

He was born on September 1, 1948, to Clarence Monroe Sr. and Catherine B. (Riggs) Thurmond Sr in Miston, Tennessee.  He served honorably in both the United States Army and Navy.  On November 1, 1992 he married Wanda McKay in Lubbock, Texas. And...

May 29, 2021

Narciso Prado Contreras, 65, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

He was born on November 29, 1955, to Federico and Concepcion (Prado) Contreras in San Felipe Guanajuato, Mexico.  He met the love of his life Vicenta Vasquez in the summer of 1987 and they were married on June...

May 24, 2021

Billy Wayne Clifton, 81, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 24, 2021.

He was born on December 4, 1939, to Charles Preston and Ota Bell (Caudle) Clifton in Ballinger.  After graduating from High School, he went on to serve honorably in both the National Guard and the...

May 20, 2021

Jackie Dwayne (Wayne) Marrow, 48, of Ballinger, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Limon, Colorado.

On November 25, 1972, Wayne was born to Jackie and Katheryn (Branscum) Marrow in McQueary County, Kentucky.  After graduating from Regan County High School, he went on to pursue a career in transportation services.  In December of 1995

May 17, 2021

Vicenta Pena Flores, 92, of Ballinger passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

She was born on March 18, 1929, to Manuel and Maria (Valdez) Pena in Paint Rock, Texas.  On April 25 th , 1946 she married the love of her life Henry V Flores in Ballinger, Texas, and...

May 15, 2021

Doris Pearl Richards, 91, of Winters, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

On December 21, 1929, Doris was born to Guymon Oklahoma and Ruth (Miles) Hildebrand in Colorado City.  She married Dolf Richards on October 27, 1951, in Mertzon, and together they shared 58 years before his passing on April 1, 2009.  Doris worked...

May 8, 2021

Minnie Margaret Marks, 82, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

She was born on May 16, 1938, to John William and Minnie Margaret (Pruser) Kraatz in Winters, Texas.  After high school, she went on to marry the love of her life, Charles Don Marks on March 21 at the Lutheran Church of...

May 6, 2021

Alton Ray Schaefer, 59, of Ballinger, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Alton was born on June 13, 1961, to Lester Henry and Edna Lange Schaefer, in San Angelo, Texas. Alton graduated from Ballinger High School with the class of 1979. After graduation, Alton continued his education at Angelo...

May 4, 2021

Eric Robert Johnson was born in New Albany, Indiana on May 26, 1951, and passed away at home on May 4, 2021, after a long battle with several health issues.  He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Johnson, and their son, Clayton Johnson.  He is also survived by family in Indiana; a sister, Caryn Moore and her family, daughter...

May 2, 2021

David Kevin Kreager, 60, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 2, 2021.   He bravely fought a short battle with lung cancer.

He was born on April 7, 1961, in Glendale, California, the first child of Willis Kreager, Jr. and Joe Ceil (Rowe) Kreager.   He spent his childhood in California, where...