Obituaries

Kristi Lynn Rhoden

Kristi Lynn Rhoden

Dec 26, 2024

Kristi Lynn Rhoden, 42, of Harper, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Merkel, Texas. 

She was born on October 26, 1982, to Geoffrey Robinson and Janice Beach in Ballinger, Texas. Kristi was baptized at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rowena, Texas. On November 24, 2018 she was wedded to Branden Rhoden in Okeechobee, Florida. 

Kristi was a loving...

Larry Joe Reagan

Larry Joe Reagan

Dec 25, 2024

Larry Joe Reagan, 75, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 after a sudden illness. 

He was born on August 3, 1949, to J.B., Jr. and Janice Reagan in Sabinal, Texas. Larry grew up in Uvalde County where he met the love of his life, Amy Tidwell. They married on February 13, 1971, in Uvalde. Larry had...

Brent Mitchell Rice

Brent Mitchell Rice

Dec 23, 2024

Brent Mitchell Rice, 73, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitiation. He was born on July 28, 1951 to Jerrell and June (Mitchell) Rice in Brady, Texas. He was a 1970 graduate of Junction High School and a 1974 graduate of Angelo State University.

After graduating from school at Angelo State University he...

Joseph Rodney Baird

Joseph Rodney Baird

Dec 19, 2024

In the early morning hours of Thursday, December 19, 2024, Joseph Rodney Baird, of Ballinger, Texas, breathed his last earthly breath, surrounded by his children who sat vigil with him in his final days. Joe was born on February 19, 1951, in San Angelo, Texas, to Dale and Evelyn (Jones) Baird and was the fourth of five sons. Joe was...

Barbara Ann Jones

Barbara Ann Jones

Dec 19, 2024

Barbara Chick Jones went to be with the lord on December 19th, 2024 at the age of 69. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

She was born in Odessa, Tx to AR and Beulah Chick. Barbara graduated high school in Ballinger, Tx. Don and Barbara began their journey in life together on May 8, 1988. Barbara and her husband,...

James Witherspoon Benson

James Witherspoon Benson

Dec 17, 2024

James “J.W.” Witherspoon Benson, 77, of Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on January 3, 1947, to James and Lola Faye (Fischer) Benson in Winters, Texas. In 1980 he married the love of his life, Sandra Cole in a ceremony in Lordsburg, New Mexico. J.W. was a cowboy through and through, a rancher, and...

Richard Flint Dillon

Richard Flint Dillon

Dec 14, 2024

Richard Flint Dillon, 96 of Miles, Texas passed away December 14, 2024. 

He was born Feb 14, 1928, in Quanah, Texas to James and Susanne (Stuckey) Dillon. Richard served in Japan with the US Army reaching the rank of Seargent and upon his return married the love of his life, Naomi Joy Grubbs on Dec 24, 1949. After serving his country...

Anita Michelle New

Anita Michelle New

Dec 14, 2024

Michelle Carter, 40, passed away on the evening of December 14, 2024 in her childhood home in Ballinger, Texas 

Michelle being a devoted mother and loving daughter, raised two of the kindest children Nichole and David Carter, and Corbyn Hurt and Stewart kids. She loved everyone who loved her, and helped many more. Her personality was like a firecracker, she was...

Roy Edwin Huckabee

Roy Edwin Huckabee

Dec 11, 2024

Roy Edwin Huckabee, 83, of Miles, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

He was born on August 5, 1941, on a rural farm in Caradan, Texas to Elton Lesly and Mildred (Wilcox) Huckabee. Roy married the love of his life, Bettye Joyce Carter, in a ceremony on June 04, 1960, in Ballinger, Texas. Together, they...

Charline "Sparky" Greggerson

Charline "Sparky" Greggerson

Dec 2, 2024

Bessie Charline “Sparky” Greggerson went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2024. She is Dancing in Heaven with our daddy, the love of her life.

Charline was born in Hattiesburg Mississippi, on December 19, 1934. She was married to Herbert Emil Greggerson, her soul mate, on September 9, 1961, in Ballinger, Texas.

She was a graduate of Ballinger High School....

Twila Joan Irvin

Twila Joan Irvin

Nov 30, 2024

Joan Irvin, 84, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

She was born on April 13, 1940, to William B and Thelma (Weiss) Songster in Friend, Nebraska. Raised on a farm as a child, her father was a farmer & cattle rancher, which made her transition to Texas so much easier. Joan met the love of her...

Francis Joseph Hoelscher

Francis Joseph Hoelscher

Nov 30, 2024

Francis Joseph Hoelscher, 85, of Olfen, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30,2024.

He was born on January 4, 1939, to Walter Andrew and Mary Agustus (Knoff) Hoelscher at the farm in Olfen, Texas. After grade school at Olfen, Francis could be found at the family farm driving tractors. He loved to drive tractors so much that one night he...

Bobbie Elliott

Bobbie Elliott

Nov 22, 2024

Bobbie Lanelle Howard Elliott

March 11, 1944 - November 22, 2024

Bobbie Lanelle Howard Elliott went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22 at the age of 80. Bobbie was born on March 11,1944 in Roscoe, Texas, the eldest of three daughters, to Leo Burl Howard and Florence Juanita Boyd Howard. She grew up with a strong sense of church...

Patricia "Pat" Billmeier

Patricia "Pat" Billmeier

Nov 19, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Zappe Billmeier, born in Ballinger, Texas on April 26, 1937, passed away peacefully in her home on November 19, 2024.

Pat was a talented artist specializing in ceramics and painting. She devoted her life to creating beautiful pieces that captured the essence of her artistic spirit. She shared her passion by introducing ceramics to children on school field trips...

Rodney Flanagan

Rodney Flanagan

Nov 15, 2024

Long time Runnels County Resident, Clyde Rodney Flanagan, went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 15th at the age of 85. He was born on December 2nd, 1938, on a small farm southeast of Ballinger to Clyde J. Flanagan and Evelyn Fay Stokes. Rodney is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, of 47 years, his son Scott and...

Olivia Perez Gonzales

Olivia Perez Gonzales

Nov 14, 2024

Olivia Perez Gonzales, 82, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

She was born on October 28, 1942, to Jose and Pauline (Ruiz) Perez in Ballinger, Texas. Olivia married the love of her life Jose “Joe” Angel Gonzales in 1964 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, and together they shared...

David Roman

David Roman

Nov 9, 2024

David Roman, 50, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas. He was born on May 3, 1974, in Ballinger, Texas. David was a cherished son, father, and friend. He always knew how to make someone laugh. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, and Alabama Crimson Tide. 

David was a dedicated cook at Rangel's, his passion for food and...

Maria G. Aranda

Maria G. Aranda

Nov 7, 2024

Maria Graciela Chapa (Castillo) Aranda of Dallas, Texas fell asleep in death on Nov 7, 2024. 

Maria was born in Rancho Nuevo, Nuevo Leon in Mexico and later migrated to Dallas Texas at age 14 where she later married and had 8 children. She was a hard-working, strong woman who single-handedly raised her seven children and lovingly provided and sacrificed much...

Elroy Moore

Elroy Moore

Oct 31, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elroy Moore, aged 82, who departed this world peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in the comforting presence of his loved ones, at his home. Born on May 4, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas, to James and Lucille (Williams) Moore, Elroy was a beacon of love, strength, and service. 

Elroy chose to serve...

Charlene Harrison

Charlene Harrison

Oct 31, 2024

Charlene Denise Harrison, 72, a beloved member of the Paint Rock community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024. 

She was born on October 14, 1952, to Mel and Marie (Kinman) Bowman, in San Angelo, Texas. Charlene graduated from Mexia High School in 1971. In February 1972 she married Douglas Michael Harrison in Colorado City, Texas. 

As a dedicated wife and mother...