Obituaries

Nov 6, 2019

On November 6, 2019, Robert Clarence Bissett passed away at the age of 78.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and cousin.

Bob was born in Ballinger, Texas, on July 7, 1941, to Derward Cleo Bissett and Eula May Clark Bissett.  Bob was a banker for many years.  He enjoyed piddling around in his...

Nov 4, 2019

Wanda Hurt Gray, 89, of Ballinger passed away Monday, November 4 th , 2019 in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born December 14 th , 1929, to Johnny and Delsie (Buckmaster) Harper in Sherwood, Texas.  Wanda married Clint Hurt on July 31 st , 1946 in Tom Green County.  He preceded her in death on November 21 st...

Nov 4, 2019

Jose Galvan Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully at Cedar Manor Nursing Facility, in San Angelo, Texas, on Monday, November 4, 2019. He was born in Hatchel, Tx the oldest of 13 children, born September 20, 1926, to Julio H. And Richarda Castellano Galvan. On January 16, 1949, Jose married the love of his life Virginia Patino. After marrying...

Nov 4, 2019

Virginia Juel Chapman, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home in Ballinger, TX, on Monday, November 4, 2019, at the age of 94.

She was born April 26, 1925, to Luther and Juel Smith outside of Winters, Texas. After graduating from Winters High School, she attended business school in Abilene. She then met and...

Nov 3, 2019

Oscar Zertuche Jr, 59 years old, of Magnolia, TX passed away on Sunday morning, November 3, 2019.

He was born February 28, 1960, in Ballinger, TX to Oscar and Martha (Rodriguez) Zertuche. He had two younger siblings - Shorty (wife Shana)  and Scotty. He met and married the love of his life, Annette Alvarado in 1988 in...

Oct 27, 2019

Juanna D. Hoffman, 94, of San Marcos, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Hays Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born January 6, 1925, in Benoit, Texas, to Frank Rohr and Ollie G. Hoffman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Lyvonda Mebane.

Juanna is survived by her brother, Valton...

Oct 26, 2019

Sylvia G. Flores, of Ballinger passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab. She was born July 12, 1949 in Ballinger to Gabino Gonzales and Hermina (Esquivel). Sylvia grew up in Ballinger and was raised by her mother and stepfather, Cleofas Rodriguez. She married Raymond Flores Jr. on July 24, 1971.

Sylvia retired...

Oct 24, 2019

Bobby Victor McKnight Sr., 78, of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 3,1941, to Durwood and Ione (McKenzie) McKnight in Ballinger TX.  Bobby loved above all spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers ...

Oct 23, 2019

Robert Henry Sklenarik passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at his home, one day after his 83 rd birthday.  He was born on October 22, 1936, in Miles, Texas to Winz and Berttie “King” Sklenarik.

Growing up he worked with his father in the family service stations. He graduated from Miles High School in 1956 and...

Oct 22, 2019

Herb Bentrup, 64, returned to his heavenly home on October 22, 2019.  His devotion to his family, friends, and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggles through life and ultimately gave him peace.

Herb was born on September 10, 1955, in Florence, Italy, to his late parents, Herbert Edward Sr. and Bernice Evelynn Bentrup.  ...

Oct 14, 2019

Carlos "Chucky" Juarez, 42, passed away on October 14, 2019. Carlos was born on August 16, 1977 in San Angelo, TX to Bennito Juarez and Viviana Deanda.

Chucky loved his family above all, and he loved spending time with his kids, and writing beautiful poetry, and loved to talk about God.  His kind and caring heart led...

Oct 11, 2019

Jose Fidencio Quinonez Jr., 49, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 12, 1970 to Fidencio and Andrea (Soto) Quinonez in Wachula,Florida.  He first worked as an air conditioning technician and then chose work as a chef in Amarillo, Texas.  He was a member of the Catholic Church....

Oct 8, 2019

It is with regret and sadness that we must announce the death of Margo Brunson Reeder at Grand Brook Memory Care of McKinney, Tx on 8 Oct 2019.  She passed surrounded by her sons, family and friends who prayed and sat vigil with her in her final days.  It was her last step in her valiant and furious fight...

Oct 6, 2019

Ignacio Prado Contreras, 76, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

He was born February 1, 1943, in San Felipe, Mexico, to Federico and Concepcion (Prado) Contreras.  Ignacio married Albinia Balderas on August 6, 1964, in Mexico, and he proudly became a US citizen in 1999.  He worked...

Oct 4, 2019

Linda Haston-Ely passed from this Earth Friday October 4 th .   She was preceded by her husband Michael Ely, and is survived by her daughters Christina Buchanan and Marsha Reitmire, her mother Ann Haston, father John Haston, brother David Haston, niece Siri Bright, nephews Jeremy Haston and Sean Haston, and their children.

She was born September 2,...

Sep 19, 2019

Rita Willberg Faltisek Weathersbee of Tyler, TX passed away Sept 19, 2019, at the age of 88. Rita was born in Rowena on March 26,1931 to Ben L. and Hattie Pohler Willberg, the youngest of seven children.

She attended school in Rowena and graduated from St. Joseph High School in May, 1949. Rita married Bernie Faltisek August...

Sep 15, 2019

Beverly Ann Smith Speckels has finished her race. She went home peacefully on September 15, 2019, surrounded by some of the people whom she loved. During her lifetime she worked as a farmers wife, a seamstress, nurse, and a clerk at the WTU office in Ballinger. But her favorite job, which she did with grace, patience, and love, was...

Sep 11, 2019

Marilyn Anna (Redman) Poehls, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 11, 2019. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 15 th at the United Methodist Church in Miles under the direction of Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger. Burial will follow in the Rowena Protestant Cemetery.

Marilyn was born to Alvin and Elsie Redman...

Sep 9, 2019

Judy Lippe, of Ballinger, left the struggles of this world for her heavenly home on Monday, September 9, 2019.  She was 67.

Judy was born on April 29, 1952, in Ballinger, to Herbert Pete and Marie (Killingsworth) Cowlishaw.

Intelligent and strong-willed, she earned a bachelor's degree and worked in the medical field, both in dialysis...

Sep 9, 2019

Curtis Darrell Shipman, 58, of Paint Rock, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

Darrell was born October 13, 1960, in Abilene to Curtis Hoyt and Margaret (Loveall) Shipman.  He was a graduate of Odessa High School.  He married Wanda Elaine Alverson and was an oil field equipment mechanic.  Darrell...