Obituaries
Vernon Hoelscher
Feb 13, 2025
Vernon P. Hoelscher, 90, of Olfen, passed away February 13, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 31, 1934 to Joachim (Jake) and Elsie (Halfmann) Hoelscher.
He married Cornell Halfmann on February 9, 1956. They spent 69 years together. They made their home in Olfen on their 30 acres in the early 1970’s where they raised six...
Jaye Scott Herrmann
Feb 12, 2025
Jaye Herrmann, 61, of Longview, Texas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 12, 2025.
He was born on November 15, 1963, in College Station, Texas, to Dr. Wayne “Doc” and Ann (Chamberlain) Herrmann. Jaye grew up in Ballinger, Texas and graduated from Ballinger High School in 1982. Jaye was known for his incredible work ethic as...
Jimmy Lee Carson
Feb 4, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that the Carson family announces the passing of Jimmy Lee Carson, 57, at his home in Ballinger, Texas, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Jimmy was born on March 15, 1967, to Connie Mac and Janice (Nazy) Carson, Sr. in San Angelo, Texas. He attended Ballinger Independent School District and was a skilled employed laborer who...
Cerjio DelaGarza, Sr.
Feb 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cerjio DelaGarza Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this life on February 4, 2025, at the age of 76, in Ballinger, Texas.
He was born on August 29, 1948, to Meliton and Anita Florez DelaGarza in Ballinger, Texas. Cerjio was a proud and devoted family man,...
Ricky Dale Werner
Feb 2, 2025
Ricky Dale Werner, 70, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
He was born on February 2, 1955, to Edward and Diana (Wolfenbarger) Werner in San Angelo, Texas. Ricky was a cherished son, devoted husband, and loving father and grandfather. He spent his life cultivating not just the land, but also the...
Alvin Powell
Feb 1, 2025
Alvin Dalton Powell, a beloved member of his family and community, was born on October 21, 1939, in Goldthwaite, Texas. He departed this life peacefully on February 1, 2025, in San Angelo, Texas. Alvin lived a life characterized by kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.
Throughout his varied career, Alvin worked diligently in the lead mines of Colorado...
Donna Kay Elkins
Jan 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donna Kay Elkins, 63, of Ballinger, Texas, who departed this life peacefully on January 31, 2025.
She was born on June 18, 1961, in San Angelo, Texas, to Troy Don and Mildred (Tabor) King. A devoted wife to Jerry Elkins, Donna cherished the simple moments in life with her...
Victor Lee Herrera
Jan 28, 2025
Victor Lee Herrera, 50, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
He was born on January 21, 1975, to Margarito Herrera and Juanita Garcia in Littlefield, Texas. Victor brought joy and warmth to the lives of those who knew him. His vibrant spirit and love for the outdoors were matched only by his passion for music and...
Catherine Ann Hohensee
Jan 26, 2025
Catherine Ann Hohensee, 94, of Miles, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
She was born on December 10, 1930, to Kanna Joseph and Mary (Pelzel) Dreyer in Rowena, Texas. One of eleven children, she spent most of her childhood keeping house, tending to farm animals, gardening, canning food, picking cotton, and playing softball....
Patricia Sue Sims
Jan 22, 2025
It is January 22, 2025. The roundup has ended, the work complete. The sun has set, the air brisk, and the mockingbird recently bid the rangeland a melodious “goodnight.” The riders are mounted, their horse’s hooves thundering on the earth beneath them, anxiously awaiting their final destination. Sue T Sims gives Pat Horse his head and gallops behind the Good...
Barbara Joan Lankford
Jan 19, 2025
Barbara was born December 4, 1933 in Runnels County, Texas to James T. (Jim) Berry and Virginia Odom Berry. She married L.K. Lankford, Jr. on February 3, 1952 in Ballinger. Barbara and her husband owned and operated several different construction related businesses in Lubbock over their forty-two year career before retiring to Ballinger.
Barbara was preceded in death by a son,...
Andrew Villarreal
Jan 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Andrew Villarreal, who left us on January 18, 2025, at the age of 41. He was born on March 2, 1983, to Juan and Dora Villarreal in Ballinger, Texas. He was a kind and gentle soul, beloved by his family and friends.
Andrew found joy in...
Kaila D'Ann Blesing
Jan 18, 2025
Kaila D'Ann Blesing, 63, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her most cherished loved ones at her beloved Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born on January 29, 1961, to Kit and Louise (Holt) McDaniel, Jr. in Hale Center, Texas. Kaila married the love of her life, Rondle Blesing on September 20, 1980, in Hale Center, Texas. Together...
Sarah Bell Robison
Jan 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sarah Bell Robison, a beloved mother and cherished friend, who departed this world peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Sarah was born to Sammie Lee Robison and Mary Agnes Robison, on July 30, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas. She spent her life in pursuit of...
Veronica Hattie Kellermeier Hattermann
Jan 9, 2025
Veronica Hattie Kellermeier Hattermann passed away on January 9, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1934, in Concho County, Texas, to Albert and Ida (Braden) Kellermeier. She attended Dry Hollow Grade School, Eola High School, and San Angelo College.
After Veronica completed college, she worked in San Angelo, Texas City, and Houston. She often planned routes for parades and...
Carmen Lee Smith
Jan 8, 2025
Carmen Lee Smith was born on June 7, 1945, to Beryl and Jackie Anderson Cochran in Jal, New Mexico. She married the love of her life, Jack Smith, on June 2, 1962, in Cross Plains, Texas. They settled in Ballinger, Texas where they made their home for 58 years before Jack passed away in October of 2020.
Carmen worked for many...
Belinda Catherine McAlister
Jan 7, 2025
Belinda (“The Painter Lady”) Catherine McAlister, 65, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Belinda was born to Jimmie D. Ray and Mary Loyce Burks on April 23, 1959, in Fort Stockton, Texas, and spent her time making a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Belinda was very dedicated...
Edwin Bernard Zly
Jan 6, 2025
Edwin B. Zly passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025 at the wonderful age of 97. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather (known to many as Popo). Edwin was a member of America’s Greatest Generation.
He was born in Rowena, Texas to Eleanora Fisher Zly and Cyril (CJ) Zly on March 21, 1927.
Edwin grew up on a farm...
Susan Hurt
Dec 30, 2024
Susan Hurt, 74, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab, on Monday, December 30, 2024
She was born on July 19, 1950, to Ralph Vernon Watson and Wanda Lois Bradshaw in Ballinger, Texas.
Susan attended Ballinger High School and then went to college for her many degrees to become a nurse. She was an RN for Ballinger Memorial...
Jo Ann Hutchinson
Dec 28, 2024
Jo Hutchinson, 85, died December 28, 2024, at her home. Jogi was born on January 20, 1939, in San Angelo, Texas. Her parents were Claude Christopher Gentry and Edna Earle Harwell. Jogi was proud of the fact that her parents were early settlers of Coke and Runnels Counties Texas.
Jogi graduated from Bronte High School in 1957 where she played basketball...
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