Obituaries

Aug 21, 2019

Chris Barton Taylor passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his residence in Gillespie

County. Upon his retirement, Chris set off in his camper to work and reside at various state

parks across Texas. He greatly enjoyed his time working at his most recent location, LBJ State

Park.

Chris was...

Aug 13, 2019

Arthur Elwayne Clark, age 80, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at his home in San Angelo, Texas.

Elwayne was born August 22, 1938, in Ballinger to Arthur and Velma Mae (McQueen) Clark.  He married Delores Tooter July 13, 1976, in Lubbock, and she preceded him in death in 2006.  He worked at Concho Concrete for many...

Aug 12, 2019

Raymundo Salamanca Gonzalez, 67,  of Ballinger, Texas, was swept away on angel wings to meet his Heavenly Father on Monday, August  12, 2019.

Raymundo was born Thursday, December 13, 1951 in Saltillo, Mexico to Francisco and Francisca Gonzalez. He was the oldest of 9 children. On August 18, 1979 he married Delphine Duarte at ST. Mary’s Star...

Aug 11, 2019

Carlton “Buck” Buchanan, 67, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at a Snyder hospital.

Buck was born March 13, 1952, in Uvalde, Texas, to C. A. and Leona (Jones) Buchanan.  He spent his early years living in Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Utah, and Kansas, as his father followed work assignments with Conoco Seismograph.  Each new...

Aug 11, 2019

Roy “Larry” Evans, 72, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at his home.

Larry was born October 21, 1946, in Coleman to Billy Eugene and Rita Fate (Shields) Evans.  He honorably served with the US Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War era.  Larry married Terry Lange in Ballinger on...

Aug 4, 2019

Dorthy McMillan Miller, age 94, of Abilene, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 4,2019, at Abilene Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 27, 1925, in Ballinger, Texas, to the late Willard and Beulah Bradshaw McMillan.  She graduated from Ballinger High School in May 1942.  She attended Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, and North Texas State University, Denton,...

Aug 3, 2019

Jane Rita Wagoner, 70, of Winters, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at North Runnels Hospital in Winters.

Jane was born January 23, 1949, in Loup City, Nebraska to Joe and Sally Mae (Stenka) Baker.  She and Raymond “John” Wagoner were married September 5, 1998, in Grand Island, Nebraska.  The couple became ranchers in the Winters...

Aug 3, 2019

Charlotte Bussey Coalson Blackburn was born July 11, 1937 in Deming, NM to John and Irene Bussey, and her spirit left this earth on August 3, 2019.

Charlotte is survived by her husband Floyd, daughter Sherrie Enis and husband Greg, son Wayne Coalson and wife Shaye, daughter Beckie Davis and husband Glen; eight grandchildren-Ashley Clark and Brad,...

Jul 30, 2019

Longtime Ballinger resident, Pat Parker, was swept away on angels’ wings to her new residence in Heaven on July 30, 2019.

She was born Patsy Ruth Hale to Steve and Ada Farley Hale on February 21, 1936, in Ballinger, Texas. She graduated from Talpa High School and had been a resident of Ballinger since 1955.  She married...

Jul 30, 2019

Danny “Bimbo” Escobar, 65, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

He was born November 22, 1953, in Ballinger to Fermin, Sr.  and Jessie “Chita” (Flores) Escobar.  Danny and Teresa Morren were married April 25, 1986 in Big Spring.  He took pride in his work as church custodian. ...

Jul 28, 2019

Anita L. Martinez, 89, of Ballinger passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 29, 2019.

She was born Sunday, June 8, 1930, to Felipe X. and Paula (Ramos) Lopez, in Robstown, Texas.  Anita married Fernando Martinez.  He preceded her in death on January 13, 1975.  She was a homemaker, where she loved raising her children, grandchildren,...

Jul 28, 2019

Randy Ashton,73, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by love on July 28, 2019. Randy is survived by his wife and companion Marlis, children Brian Ashton, Eric Sensabaugh, and Yvonne Busenlehner, grandchildren Ashlen Ashton, Valerie Miller, Ty Sensabaugh, and Genevieve Fuentes, brother Donald Ashton, and numerous loving in-laws, nieces, nephews,...

Jul 24, 2019

Richard “Ricky” Lavell Lacy, age 63, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Ballinger.

Ricky was born on Monday, September 19, 1955, to R. L. and Mary Lou (Crawford) Lacy in Tom Green County. He married Cathy Sikes on January 1, 2000, in Water Valley.  He was a very dedicated cowboy, and he served...

Jul 23, 2019

Gerald Herbert Fitzgibbon, 91, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at his home.

He was born August 24, 1927, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Gerald M. and Louise (Hausser) Fitzgibbon.  Gerald proudly and honorably served his country as a Marine in World War II.  He married Irene Sue Davis on October 9, 1970, in San...

Jul 18, 2019

Only a few, special people spend an entire lifetime living and working in one location, contributing to the growth and betterment of his community. Ralph Spreen was one such man. This highly respected, hard-working Ballinger rancher passed away Thursday, July, 18, 2019, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo at the age of 87.

He was born...

Jul 13, 2019

Drew Blake Crenshaw left this worldly home for a better place, in heaven. She was born July 22, 1999 to Christine and Jason Crenshaw.  Drew was killed in a traffic accident in Runnels County on July 13, 2019.  Drew graduated from Miles High School, and was pursuing a nursing degree from Angelo State University.  She touched many lives through...

Jul 11, 2019

Billie June Kresta, 91, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019, at a local nursing facility.

June was born April 23, 1928, in Breckenridge to Andrew Jackson “Jack” and Ruby Mae Jones and graduated from Paint Rock High School in 1946.  She met Robert Kresta at the midnight movie in Ballinger, and they were married...

Jul 9, 2019

Mack Smith (DaDa), 90, of Ballinger, Texas, went home to be with the Lord July 9, 2019.

The last of twelve children, he was born August 14, 1923 in Marlin, Texas.  Mack moved to Ballinger in 1972, where he eventually met Pauline Johnson. She was a mother of ten children, and even though he knew this, it...

Jul 8, 2019

Ballinger, Texas will continue its small-town, everyday way of life, but it will not be the same without one of its most prominent and beloved citizens, Everett J. “Ebb” Grindstaff.  Ebb passed from this earth to his new home on Monday, July 8, 2019, at the age of 88.

Ebb was born May 7, 1931, in Abilene...

Jul 7, 2019

Sue O’Neil, 80, of Miles, Texas passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Shannon Medical Center.

She was born on December 25, 1938 to J.R. and Cloyce Brooks in Gorman, Texas and graduated from DeLeon High School.  She married Doyle O’Neil on September 4, 1992 in San Angelo.

She was an active member of First...