Obituaries

Mar 9, 2019

On Saturday, the 9 th of March 2019, John Ellis Lee, of Tarrant County, TX, passed from this earthly life.  He was born February 16 th , 1942 in Bradshaw, TX to Walter Ellis Lee and Evelyn Smith Lee.  John was preceded in death by both parents; Larry Lynn Lee, baby brother; William David Lee, little brother; grandparents Leonard...

Mar 3, 2019

Ben O Sims, 93, of Paint Rock passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

He was born December 29, 1925 to Benjamin Victor and Ellen (Hartgrove)Sims in Ballinger.  He served his country, honorably, as a member of the Army Air Corp during World War II.  He was an aerial gunner on a B-24...

Mar 3, 2019

Nerva Maxine Gore, 102, of Ballinger passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

She was born July 10, 1916 to Ernest E. and Lillie (Herron) Pruitt in Bronte, Texas.  Nerva married Donald Gore on May 8, 1937 in Robert Lee, Texas.  They lived and raised their family in Lubbock before returning to San...

Feb 27, 2019

Mary Ann Gauna, 60, of Ballinger passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at her residence.

She was born December 28, 1958 in Lubbock, TX to Jasper and Estefana (Alcala) Medrano.  She graduated from Coleman High School   She and Albert Bocanegra were together from August 2000 and married on August 7, 2010 in Ballinger.  Mary was a...

Feb 19, 2019

Everett Vance Stokes, 53, of Ballinger passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

He was born June 29, 1965 to William Everett and Danzel (Haynes) Stokes in Fort Worth, Texas.  Vance worked as a sub sea engineer for many years.  He married Lori Hill on July 23, 1999 in Odessa, Texas.  Vance was a “jack of all-trades” and...

Feb 16, 2019

Mary Lee Tinney, 81, of Winters passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her residence.

She was born August 15, 1937 to William and Hattie (Hensley) Gray in Telegraph, Texas.  Mary married Henry Leroy Tinney on January 9, 1960 in Ballinger and they shared fifty-nine years together.  She was a homemaker to Leroy and their children.  Mary...

Feb 15, 2019

James Edward Washburn, 75, of Ballinger passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at his residence.

He was born September 22, 1943 to Walter and Inez (Bailey) Washburn in Bangor, Maine.  He served his country, honorably, as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  James worked as a grocer manager at Fiesta Mart.  He...

Feb 14, 2019

Rebecca Kwritz Raiborn, 76, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Central Texas Nursing Rehabilitation.  She is survived by her children, Frankie Saenz and Joanna Florez.

No services are planned at this time.

Feb 14, 2019

Amanda Kay Cook, 57, of Ballinger passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 in Abilene.  She is survived by her mother, Georga Jones of Ballinger and her father, Ronnie Wood of Round Rock; siblings, Randy Cook, Laurie Green, Kelsey Horton, and Laekyn Dickinson; and special niece, Madison Horton.  A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Feb 13, 2019

Joseph “Kelly” Chapman, 92, of Ballinger, TX passed away Wednesday, February 13 th , 2019, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 19 th , 1927, to Clyde and Ola Chapman in Ballinger, Texas. He graduated from Ballinger High School. Following high school, he attended the University of Texas for one year, where he was a...

Feb 8, 2019

Norman Howard Kidd, Jr., 65, of Paint Rock, Texas passed away Friday, February 3, 2019 at his residence.  He was born October 12, 1953 to Norman and Marvine (Huskey) Kidd in Lenoir, North Carolina.  He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army.

No services are planned at this time.

Feb 6, 2019

Jo Esther Jones, 94, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Ballinger.

She was born February 21, 1924 in Baird, Texas to Joe E. Jones and Adella Eubanks Jones.  Jo grew up in the small community of Admiral, Texas where her grandparents owned the only general store.  Jo graduated from Baird High...

Feb 6, 2019

Olga Matthiesen Miller, 92, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her children.

She was born August 9, 1926 to Joe and Rosa (Englert) Matthiesen in Olfen, Texas.  Olga worked as a photograph re-toucher for Wallace Laboratories for many years.   She married Floyd Miller on October 16, 1958 in Clovis,...

Feb 3, 2019

Sylvia Ann Kvapil Rohmfeld, age 79, passed in peace on Sunday, February 3 rd , 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. A gentle and kind woman who spent her life in service to others, whether it was taking care of her husband, children, grandchildren, mother, father, friends or strangers, Sylvia could be found with a smile on her face and...

Feb 3, 2019

Billy Morse, 87, of Voss passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in the loving arms of his wife, Linda at their home.

He was born May 6, 1931 to Luther and Verba (Furr) Morse in Point, Texas.  Billy was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt.

He is preceded in death by his...

Jan 23, 2019

Ramiro “Juan” Ortiz, 49, of Winters passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his residence.

He was born February 13, 1969 to Domingo and Aurora (Rodriguez) Ortiz.  Juan was the owner and operator of Ortiz Burrito Joint in Winters.  He married Crystal Sanchez on May 29, 1999 in Winters and they shared twenty-five years together.

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Jan 20, 2019

Herminia Mata, 75, of Ballinger passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Born in Pixley, California in 1943 to Nicolas Deluna and Maria Inez Cuellar Deluna.  Her family included 1 brother and 1 sister, Severo Deluna and Mary Luisa Deluna.  She is survived by her sister Mary Luisa.

She married Simon Mata...

Jan 16, 2019

D. B. “Decatur” Jones, 86, of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born December 26, 1932 to Stephen Decatur (S.D.) Jones and Robbie Louise Pannell Jones in Knox City, Texas.  D. B. was baptized into Christ at the age of 14 at the Church of Christ in Knox...

Jan 15, 2019

Johnice Guyton, 88, of Ballinger passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 20, 1930 to Joe and Sara (Mackey) Swain in Mackie, Ok.  Johnice married Otis Guyton and was a loving wife and homemaker.  She loved quilting and was a member of the Ballinger Quilters.  She was a very good...

Jan 12, 2019

Jose Abel Cordova, 95, of Ballinger, died peacefully Saturday morning, January 12, 2019 in Ballinger.

He was born in Mexico on April 8, 1923 to Paulino and Marcelina (Chaires) Cordova. He moved to the area in 1961 and was employed as a spot welder for Dry Manufacturing in Winters for 22 years, and was a member of...