Obituaries

James William Templeton

Jun 23, 2018

James William Templeton, 72, of Ballinger, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 in San Angelo, Texas.

He was born July 27, 1945 to J.B. and Lillie Mae (Kiefer)Templeton in Winters. He graduated from Winters High School.  While living in Ballinger, James worked for 48 years as a meat processor with Dankworth Meat Packing and was known for...

L. Glenn Smith

Jun 22, 2018

L. Glenn Smith, 79, of Ballinger passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 in Fort Worth.

He was born May 20, 1939 to Leonard and Letha Smith in Ballinger.  After graduating high school, he attended Abilene Christian University where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Education.  He then went on to receive a Master’s Degree from Trinity University in...

Raul Lopez, Sr.

Jun 18, 2018

Raul Lopez, Sr., 75, of Ballinger passed away Monday, June 18, 2018. He is survived by his children, Grace Lopez, Eliza Conger, Raul Lopez, Jr., Sammy Lopez, Johnny Lopez, Rene Luna, Gabriel Lopez, and Fabian Lopez. Rosary will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday at Lange Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:00 am on Friday at St. Mary Catholic...

Terre Gayle Switzer

Jun 14, 2018

Terre Gayle Switzer, 62, formerly of Ballinger, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018  in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born March 5, 1956 to Jim and Dorothy (Roberts) Horton in San Angelo.  After high school, Terre married Kenneth Switzer on June 13, 1975 in San Angelo.  They shared 36 years together before Kenneth passed away on August...

Paul Bruce Jenkins

Jun 13, 2018

Paul Bruce Jenkins of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Central Texas Nursing & Rehab in Ballinger, TX.

He was born December 28, 1933 in Uvalde, TX to Henry Franklin & Uda Vee Jenkins who soon after moved to Ballinger where Paul attended school.  He graduated in 1951 as Valedictorian from Ballinger High School...

James Neal Bonnett

Jun 11, 2018

James Neal Bonnett, 50, of Waco passed away Monday June 11, 2018 in Waco, Texas.   He was born April 16, 1968 in Austin, Texas to Norman and Barbara (Faught) Bonnett.  He graduated from Ballinger High School in 1986 and attended Texas A&M University and Abilene Christian University.  He pursued a very successful career in Real Estate.  He served as...

Betty Sue Jackson Atwood Taft

Jun 8, 2018

Betty Sue Jackson Atwood Taft left this earth on Friday, June 8, 2018.

She was born February 20, 1931 to Allen and Ruby Jackson in Commerce, Texas.  She graduated from Andrews High School in 1949.  She married Bobby M. Atwood in Abilene, Texas in 1950 and lived in Andrews, TX.  Betty moved to San Angelo, Texas and...

Lillian Dale Cooper

Jun 8, 2018

Lillian Dale Bounds Cooper went to be with our Lord on June 8, 2018.

She was born to the late Leslie Bounds and Lena Courvoisier Bounds of Ballinger, Texas in 1930.  Lillian grew up in Ballinger and graduated from Ballinger High School. She worked for the telephone company in Ballinger before meeting and marrying Ronald Cooper in...

Cora Irene Cheesman

Jun 7, 2018

Cora Irene Cheesman, 64, of Paint Rock passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018.  She is survived by her children, Sharla Bennett, James Bennett, Daniel Bennett, Lilly Bennett, Mary Reichel, and Amanda Bennett; a brother, Joe Cheesman.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm on Sunday at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger.  Services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday...

Louise Faircloth Jones

Jun 6, 2018

Louise Faircloth Jones, 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 6 th , 2018 in San Angelo, Texas.

She was born April 20, 1930 in Shep, Texas, to James and Dollie Faircloth, Louise spent most of her childhood in Baird, Texas.  In 1949 she married Richard Moon and the couple moved to Ballinger, Texas.  Louise spent most of...

Roger Hudgins

May 30, 2018

Roger Hudgins died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 30 th in San Angelo, Texas.  He went to be with his Lord and Savior in heaven.

Roger was born to A.N. and Thelma Hudgins on August 17, 1937 in Coleman County.  He lived his youth in Talpa, Texas where he excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and graduated...

Felipa J. Molina

May 27, 2018

Felipa J. Molina, 62, formerly of Rowena, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 22, 1956 in Gonzales, TX to Joe and Dionicia (Jasso) Garcia. She married Arthur C. Molina and together they raised 6 loving children.

She was a homemaker and attended the...

Paisleigh Nicole Farmer

May 23, 2018

Paisleigh Nicole Farmer, infant daughter of Caleb Farmer and Alexis Deavor, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in San Angelo.  A graveside service will be held at noon on Friday, May 25 at Northview Cemetery in Winters.

Dorothy M. Lieck

May 22, 2018

Dorothy Mildred Lieck, 93, formerly of Ballinger, passed away May 22, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas.

She was born September 30, 1924 to O.F. and Leona Turner in Karnes County, and had one brother, Floyd Turner.   She spent her life in Ballinger, Texas raising her three daughters, Sue Benton, Lana Wheeless and Dottie Waters.

In...

Debbie Sue Wheeless

May 18, 2018

Debbie Sue Wheeless, 66, of Ballinger passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at her residence.  She is survived by her son, William Jason Wheeless and brothers, J.B. "Skipper" Wheeless and E.B. "Bubba" Wheeless.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 26 at Lange Funeral Home Chapel.

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Ernest Gene Ballard

May 12, 2018

Ernest Gene Ballard, 85, of Winters passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Abilene, Texas.

He was born December 29, 1932 to Eddie and Nadine (Glenn) Ballard in Marthaville, LA.  He honorably served his country, during the Korean War, as a member of the United States Army.  Ernest married Barbara Gilbert, on June 5, 1954, in Brownwood,...

Kay Bryan Black

May 7, 2018

Kay Rita Bryan Black, 81, died peacefully surrounded by family, love, and prayer, on May 7, 2018. Kay was born to David F. and Ruby Hensley Bryan on July 11, 1936, in Wingate, Texas.

Kay is survived by brother Jack D. Hall of Abilene, brother-in-law Bobby Black and wife Susie of Ballinger, sister-in-law Virginia Black of Winters,...

Peggy Watts

May 3, 2018

Peggy Gene Watts, 85, formerly of Ballinger, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 in San Antonio.

She was born September 9, 1932 to Guy and Euda (Rogers) Cordell in St. Paul, Texas.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her three children.  Peggy married Charlie Watts on February 10, 1978 in Paint Rock and they shared twenty-eight...

Susan Beth Herring

May 2, 2018

Susan Beth Herring, 64, of Miles, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Shannon Medical Center.

She was born April 7, 1953 to Jack and Pat (Oldham) Petty in Gillespie, Texas.  She married Robert Herring, on September 23, 1971, and they shared forty-seven years together.  She was a homemaker, raising their two children, and in recent years,...

Debra Miller

May 2, 2018

Debra Louise Miller Sherman, 59 of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Shannon Memorial Hospital in San Angelo, Texas.

She was born May 18,1958, to Gerald Robinson and Glenda Lee (Young) Dannels in Midland, Texas.  Debra, “Froggie” had a love of Nascar and Rusty Wallace, and her family and children. She loved meeting new people,...