Obituaries
Gus Carl Klaus, Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Gus Carl Klaus, Jr., 84, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
He was born on December 21, 1941, to Gus C. and Linda (Junek) Klaus, Sr., in Runnels County, Texas. Gus married the love of his life Cecilia Roslie Kellermeier on February 27, 1965, at St. Philip Catholic Church in Eola, Texas. A hardworking, dedicated provider,...
Ryan David Jansa
Mar 5, 2026
Ryan (Budda) David Jansa, 48, of Rowena, Texas, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
He was born on April 18, 1977, to David and Beverly (Halfmann) Jansa in San Angelo,Texas. Ryan had a passion for the life of a farmer and rancher since he was a little boy. He loved being on the farm...
Jimmie Twain Stubblefield
Mar 3, 2026
Jimmie Twain Stubblefield, 86, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Jimmie was born on September 4, 1939, in Ballinger, Texas, to Henry Ellis Stubblefield and Gladys Stubblefield (Keating). A lifelong Texan, he carried with him the values of hard work, integrity, and quiet strength that defined his life and career.
On September 2, 1961, he married the...
Samuel Ethan Woodall
Feb 27, 2026
Samuel Ethan Woodall, 26, of Winters, Texas, went to meet his heavenly maker on Friday, February 27, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Sam was born in San Angelo Texas on March 7, 1999, to Michael and Stacey (Sharpes) Woodall. He was scheduled to arrive four days earlier on his father’s birthday, but he missed the memo, proving from birth he...
Jennifer Ann Hallmark
Feb 27, 2026
Jennifer Ann Hallmark, 50, of Rotan, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Jennifer was born on September 18, 1975, in Abilene, Texas to Jerry Hallmark and Debra Stevens Boyce. From the very beginning, she brought joy and light to those around her. She had a deep love for country music and listened to...
Anthony Walter Lange
Feb 27, 2026
Anthony Walter Lange, 79, of Norton, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, February 27, 2026. The first of five children, he was born in Ballinger on January 30, 1947 to Anton J. and Amanda M. (Wilde) Lange. At that time, his parents were living at the Wilde homeplace in Bethel, Texas with the Herbert Wilde...
Michael Will Eldred
Feb 25, 2026
Michael Will Eldred, 45, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home.
Michael was a member of Seventh Street Baptist Church in Ballinger. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time outside whenever he could. Michael was known for his great sense of humor, his strong work ethic, and...
D'Ann Marie McCord
Feb 15, 2026
D’Ann Marie McCord, 69, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
She was born on November 15, 1956, to Jimmie William McCord and JoAnn Deaton in San Angelo, Texas. D’Ann was a hard-working, no-nonsense kind of woman. Built on a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude, D’Ann was well known for her immaculate care of the...
Hugo Macias Pena
Jan 31, 2026
Hugo Macias Peña, age 49, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Hugo was born on December 21, 1976, in Mexico to Manuel Peña, Sr. and Alicia Macias Peña. He was a devoted family man whose kindness and generosity touched everyone he met. Hugo would truly give the shirt off his back to anyone in need,...
Carol Jean Pelzel
Jan 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Jean Pelzel, who departed this life January 28, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, she touched countless lives through her warmth, humor, and kindness.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband Dennis, daughter Janice Allison, parents C.T. “Bud” and Janie Campbell, and sister Doris and brother-in-law...
Wilbert Emil Halfmann
Jan 28, 2026
Wilbert Emil Halfmann, 83, of Olfen passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in San Angelo.
Wilbert was born on May 30, 1942 in Orange Grove, Texas, to Anton and Alice (Schrade) Halfmann. In 1945, Wilbert’s family moved to Olfen, Texas. After graduating in 1960 from St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Rowena, he proudly served in the Army National Guard. On October...
Bobby Joe Myers
Jan 27, 2026
Bobby Joe Myers, 89, of Winters, Texas, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Bobby was born on July 9, 1936, at Nan Travis Hospital in Jacksonville, Texas, to Henry Clay Myers and Mary Veatrice Cargill. He graduated from Sabine High School in 1954 and attended Kilgore College and Lamar Technical University before being drafted into the...
Mildred Elizabeth Frerich
Jan 27, 2026
Mildred Elizabeth Hoelscher Frerich, 95, of Norton passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in Ballinger.
Mildred was born on December 15, 1930, at Terry Chapel near Barclay, Texas, in Falls County, Texas to Edward G. and Adela (Niehues) Hoelscher. In 1944 Mildred’s family moved to Olfen, Texas. She attended Barclay, Olfen, and Rowena schools and graduated from St. Joseph High...
Pauline Frances Halfmann
Jan 23, 2026
Pauline Frances Halfmann, a cherished member of the Rowena community, completed her earthly journey at the age of 95, passing away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 21, 1930, to John Joseph and Mary Ann (Majzlik) Urbanek in Rowena, Texas. Pauline’s early life in Rowena was...
Teresa Ann Wallace
Jan 16, 2026
Teresa Wallace, 65, of Miles, Texas, passed away peacefully, alongside her beloved companion, Brownie, who was her constant friend and loyal shadow.
Teresa was born on July 22, 1960, in Greenville, Texas, to Jack Sessom and Jewel Hilburn. She made her home in Miles, where she found joy in the simple, meaningful things in life. She loved crocheting, reading, and spending...
Henry Earl Dreyer
Jan 5, 2026
Henry Earl Dreyer, age 91, of Rockwall, TX, passed away on January 5th, 2026.
Henry was born on August 19,1934 in Rowena, TX to Kanna J. Dreyer and Mary Anna Pelzel.
Henry was a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. He spent many years of his career with Liberty Mutual and...
William Lee (Buck) McMullan
Jan 3, 2026
Buck was born in Austin, Texas in 1940. He went to his “Happy Hunting Grounds” January 3, 2026.
His younger years were spent on his parent's ranch in Zepher, Texas. Following his life on their ranch-Buck and his father, Mr. Mac, owned the Southwestern Billard Supply Company and famous Billiard Room known as the Cue and Triangle in Big Spring, Texas....
Barbara Gail Warren
Jan 3, 2026
Barbara Gail Warren, 82, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 3, 2026.
She was born on a cold February day, in Valera, Texas, on February 22, 1943, weighing only 3 pounds 10 ounces at home. No incubators, only a loving mother and grandmother who placed her in a shoebox and heated water bottles and...
Catarino Rivera Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Catarino Rivera Jr., 65, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
He was born on February 3, 1960, to Catarino and Anjelita (DeLaCerda) Rivera Sr., in Ballinger, Texas. Catarino married Joanna Fry on February 3, 1999. Catarino Rivera spent many years working in the oil fields on drilling rigs, a career that reflected his strong work ethic...
Mary Etta Kvapil
Dec 25, 2025
Mary Etta Bagwell Kvapil passed away on December 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Mary Etta was born on May 4, 1942 to Raymond and Lois Bagwell. They lived in various places in Texas including McCamey, Wink, Monahans, and Ballinger. Mary Etta graduated from Ballinger High School, Class of 1960.Mary Etta married the love of her life, Alex Kvapil, on November...
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