Obituaries

James W. Mullins

Aug 24, 2017

James W Mullins, 83, of Blanket, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington. Born in Eden, Texas to Frank and Kate Mullins he lived most of his life in Texas and California. James was an adventurous man who loved his God, his family, his fishing and all of the people...

Manuel Castillo

Aug 23, 2017

Manuel Castillo, 76, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1941 to Panfilo and Elizea (Tellez) Castillo. Manuel married Esperanza Trujillo in June of 1960. He was a member of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ballinger. Manuel enjoyed collecting toy cars, horses, and bulls. He...

Irene Ramos

Aug 15, 2017

Irene Ramos, 46, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. She is survived by her children, Michelle Bentrup, Tristan Bentrup, Angela Moncivais, Ashley Garcia, and Phillip Ramos; her mother, Ruby Flores; her sister, Iris Nevarez; and her brothers, Jesus Ramos and Ruben Ramos. Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, August 18...

Janice Hoelscher Lange

Aug 5, 2017

Janice Marie (Hoelscher) Lange, mother, wife and grandma Jan-Jan, passed away at home on August 5th, 2017, one day before her 51st wedding anniversary to her much-loved husband Stanley Lange. Janice was born January 10, 1948 to Elo and Magdaline (Matthiesen) Hoelscher. She grew up working in cotton and maize fields with her family on the farm in Eola...

Laverne Genevie Gully

Aug 4, 2017

LaVerne Gully, 89, of Olfen went to meet her heavenly Father on Friday, August 4, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her children. She was born September 13, 1927 in Olfen to Alois T.and Lena Gerngross Halfmann. She married Benedict J. Gully, Sr. on May 7, 1946 in Olfen, Texas. They shared fifty years together before his passing on...

Chrystal Gayle Espino

Jul 31, 2017

Chrystal Gayle Espino, 40, of Winters, Texas passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 in Abilene. She was born March 1,1977 to Edward and Betty Eldred in San Angelo, Texas. Chrystal attended Winters High School. On April 28, 2012, she married Juan Espino in Coleman, Texas. She was a fulltime stay-at-home and wife. She enjoyed baking, spending time with her...

Debra Gray Clough

Jul 29, 2017

Debra Gray Clough, 62, of Winters, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Abilene Regional Medical Center. She was born August 20, 1954 in San Angelo, Texas, to Tommie, Sr. and Dorothy (Joiner) Gray. Debra married Jackey Clough May 20, 1972 in Winters. She worked for Citigroup Compliance for several years and was retired at the time of...

Louise Josephine Kellermeier

Jul 27, 2017

Louise Josephine Kellermeier, age 80, died peacefully on July 27, 2017; she was a resident/patient of Cedar Manor Nursing Home in San Angelo, Texas. Louise was the daughter of Albert William and Ida M. Braden Kellermeier, in whose family farmhouse she was born. Louise grew up on the farm with her five sisters and one brother, Leo Frank Kellermeier,...

Arletta S. Herring

Jul 26, 2017

Arletta S. Herring, 79, of Talpa, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Hendrick Hospice Care Center in Abilene, but she will live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ forevermore, as well as in the hearts of those who love her. Arletta was born January 13, 1938, in Pasadena, California, to Sidney V. and Lovie (Nance) Sides....

Ouida Beatrice Nichols

Jul 19, 2017

Ouida Beatrice Rogers Nichols, 90, of Winters, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Abilene. She was born June 20, 1927 in Winters to Ira and Lucille (Jones) Rogers. On February 8, 1947, Ouida married H. M. “Jiggs” Nichols in Sudan, Texas. They shared 69 years together before his passing in 2016. At the age of 18, she...

Frank D. Newton

Jul 19, 2017

Frank D. Newton was called Home by his Savior on July 19, 2017, in San Angelo, Texas. Waiting to welcome him in a joyous reunion was his beloved wife, Carolyn, and his oldest son, Billy Frank. Frank was born December 29, 1929, in a little farmhouse, to Willard and Gussie Newton, in Coryell County, Texas. Times were hard, and...

Jerry Ralph Brown

Jul 12, 2017

Jerry Ralph Brown, born April 16, 1930, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2017. Jerry is survived by his loving wife Jerry Sue, and sons, Gene Brown, Greg Brown, Keith Brown and Tom Brown, step sons John Duff and Michael Duff, step daughters Sherrie Dunn and Christine Key, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. He was proceeded in death...

Joseph Jakotwicz

Jul 6, 2017

Joseph Jakotwicz, 65, of Ballinger, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 in San Antonio. He is survived by his son Josh Jakotwicz of Ballinger. The family will be holding a time for condolences.

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Jennifer Rose (Norris) Baca

Jun 30, 2017

Jennifer Rose Norris Baca, 31, of Miles, Texas, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital. She was born February 28, 1986, in Wichita Fall, Texas, to Roxeann (Norris) Andrus. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Scott Baca, and son, Jonathan; step-daughters, Mikala and McKenzi; mother, Roxeann Norris Andrus; father, Kelly S.Andrus and wife, Lena; brother, Kelly...

Modesta Sauceda Escobar

Jun 28, 2017

Modesta Sauceda Escobar, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at her home. She was born February 24, 1932, in Ballinger, Texas, to Prescilino and Rita (Peralies) Sauceda. Modesta married Joe Ornelaz Escobar on November, 16, 1966 in Sweetwater, Tx. Preceding her in death were her husband Joe, and her daughter Janie Escobar. Modesta is survived by...

Antonio "Tony" Reyes Pena, Sr.

Jun 25, 2017

Antonio Reyes Pena, Sr., of Big Spring, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center in Big Spring. He was born June 10, 1959, in Bronte, Texas, to Audon Valdez and Olivia (Reyes) Pena. Tony married Rose Lopez at the Runnels County Courthouse in Ballinger. He was a construction worker employed by Super Rod Manufacturing....

Charles "Mack" Wood

Jun 23, 2017

Charles McClanahan “Mack” Wood, 78, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at his residence. He was born November 1, 1938, in Ballinger to Curtis and Lottie Mae (McClanahan) Wood. Mack graduated from Ballinger High School in 1957. His distinguished career as a water quality surveyor with the US Department of the Interior Geological Survey lasted 37...

Aurora Albarado Cortez

Jun 23, 2017

Aurora Albarado Cortez, 83, of Rowena, Texas, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital. She was born August 9, 1933, to E. C. and Beatrice (Soto) Albarado in Miles, Texas. Aurora married Felix Cortez on January 5, 1958, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena. Shortly after their marriage, she travelled to Mobile, Alabama, where Felix...

Joel Ray Pearson

Jun 18, 2017

Joel Ray Pearson, 61, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at his residence. Survivors include his son, James Pearson of Big Spring; siblings, Len Pearson of Ballinger, Bobby Pearson and wife, Joyce, Juna Roper and husband, William, and Allen Pearson all of Big Spring; several nieces and nephews and a host of cousins. There will be...

Troy Dwayne Owens

Jun 18, 2017

Troy Dwayne Owens, 76, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 12, 1941, to Alton Troy and Lorena (Minton) Owens. It was fitting for someone who would eventually become a horse trainer and love anything to do with horses to be born on a ranch, and Troy was born on...