Obituaries

Aug 2, 2020

Keep a clear eye toward life’s end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God’s Creature. What you are in His sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received…but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and...

Jul 30, 2020

Brenda Kay Kemp, 65, of Talpa passed away peacefully with her husband Stephen and daughter Kendra at her side on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Park Plaza Nursing Center in San Angelo, Texas.

Brenda was born on Wednesday, December 29, 1954, to Richard Russel and Margie Ray (Foster) Strickland in Denton, Texas.  She married the love of...

Jul 28, 2020

Betty Sue Beddo, 86, of Ballinger, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Central Texas Rehab and Nursing in Ballinger, Texas.

Betty was born on Monday, August 14, 1933, to John and Clarice (Carter) Willis in Ballinger, Texas.

After graduation, she became a bookkeeper for the Chevrolet House for 11 years. She was a loving mother and...

Jul 27, 2020

Janie Ruth Vignal, 84, of Miles, Texas. Formerly of The Woodlands, TX passed to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Sagecrest, in San Angelo, TX.

She was born in Idalou, TX, on October 12, 1935, and was the eldest daughter of Ruby Fae and Victor Bowen. She moved from Idalou to...

Jul 25, 2020

Sharon Elaine (Stout) Fuchs, 56, of Rowena, Tx passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Waxahachie, Texas.

Sharon was born on Monday, September 2, 1963 in Floydada, Texas to Troy and Rosemarie (Mueller) Stout.  She was a Jr. High and High School cheerleader, and played point for the Ballinger Bearcat Basketball team, all before graduating in...

Jul 23, 2020

Esther Rodriguez Lara, 79 of Ballinger, passed away to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Esther was born on May 4, 1941, to Alberto and Marcella (Sauceda) Rodriquez in Ballinger, Texas.  She married Isaias “Chayo” Lara Sr. in 1979 also in Ballinger and was a member of St. Mary...

Jul 21, 2020

Mary Lynn Workman Piel, of Del Rio, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Del Rio Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 30, 1949, in Runnels County to Albert Ray Workman and Vivian Hollis Workman. After high school, Mary married Gene Piel on May 17, 1968, in Ballinger, TX and they shared fifty-two...

Jul 17, 2020

Jerry (Jake) Baker, of Ballinger Texas, passed away Friday, July 17 th , 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jake was born to Johnnie Harry and Ivah Bernice Smith on December 21, 1935, in Winters Texas.

Jake attended Ballinger high school in Ballinger, Texas, where he played football. Jake was a wide receiver and in 1953,...

Jul 15, 2020

Maria (Mary) Gonzales, 82 of San Angelo died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on Saturday, October 23, 1937 in San Angelo, Texas to Manuel and Santiaga (Orona)...

Jul 9, 2020

Doris Jeane Everett, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab.

Jeane was born on July 6, 1932, to Clyde and Vivian (Colvin) Sartain in Post, Texas.  She married James “Bud” Everett on September 30, 1949, in Post, Texas. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2002. Jeane worked lovingly...

Jul 8, 2020

Benedict Walter Hoelscher, “a friend to everyone”, has been called by the heavens to walk by His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July, 8, 2020 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Benedict was born to Walter Andrew and Mary Knoff Hoelscher on January 30, 1945 in Olfen, Texas. He was the tenth of eleven children....

Jul 4, 2020

Dustin Scott Watkins, also known as Dusty, 44, of San Angelo, Tx, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Dustin was born on November 20, 1975, to Bryan Scott Watkins and Cheri Theresa Jackson in Ballinger, Texas. He was a gardener and connoisseur of the green and one of the most caring and kind people you could...

Jul 2, 2020

Kenneth Ray Malone, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Ballinger, Texas, on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Kenneth was born on July 12, 1946, to Roy Lee and Myrtle Ruth (Damron) Malone in Ballinger.  He graduated from Ballinger High School in 1966.  He recently retired after working for several years with his good friend Richard at...

Jul 2, 2020

William Doyle O’Bryant was born on October 21, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas to W.D. and Althea (Keller) O’Bryant. He was raised in Sanderson, Texas, and graduated from Sanderson High School in 1957.  After graduation, he attended McMurry College in Abilene TX and married Tommy Kay Parisher on June 21, 1958, in Sonora, Texas.

He worked for...

Jul 2, 2020

Vince Wallace Dusek III, 76, of Ballinger, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Hedrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.

Vince was born on June 26, 1944, to Vinc William and Frances Marie (Ratchford) Dusek Jr. in Ballinger, Texas.   He graduated from Paint Rock High School in 1962 and served honorably in the United States Military...

Jun 30, 2020

Donald Raymond Fisher, 76 of Ballinger, was taken too early from his family in a tragic car accident early morning on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Donald was born November 9, 1943, to the late Arthur and Helen (Dornhoefer) Fisher of Lowake, Texas.  His siblings, Robert Fisher of Ballinger and the late Mary Ann Fisher Jones.  He graduated...

Jun 30, 2020

Leah McKee of Ballinger, Texas, went to be in the arms of Jesus, on June 30, 2020. She leaves behind her Dad, Dave Ramsey, and 3 daughters; Nancy Ripple of Ballinger, Texas, Ashley Ramsey of Roswell, New Mexico, and Savannah McKee of Ballinger, Texas.

Jun 28, 2020

Grace Joyner, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020, with her family by her side in Ballinger, Texas.

Grace was born on October 11, 1939, to Joe and Juanita Grace (Rynard) McClung in Cisco, Texas.  She married Malcom Joyner on January 19, 1956, in Brownwood, Texas, who preceded her in death.

She is...

Jun 22, 2020

Billy Ray Hollis Jr. passed away on June 22, 2020, in Ballinger, Texas. Billy Ray was born on June 22, 1971, in Ballinger, Texas. He lived most of his life in Winters, Texas. He was 49 years old when he left this world.

Billy Ray is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia Hollis of Winters,...

Jun 19, 2020

Connie Mc Carson Sr, 79, of Ballinger, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Connie was born on June 5, 1941, to Willie James Sr. and Irma Lucille (Sneed) Carson in Eola, Texas.   He married the love of his life Janice Nazy on July 29, 1960, in Runnels County.  He worked...