Obituaries

Herbert R. "Herbie" Dankworth

Herbert R. "Herbie" Dankworth

Jan 4, 2014

Herbert R. “Herbie” Dankworth, 66, of Rowena, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 4, 2014 after a courageous 3 ½ year battle with lung cancer. He was born February 16, 1947 in Ballinger, Texas to Charles Edward and Anna (Fuchs) Dankworth. Herbie graduated from Ballinger High School where he received numerous awards in basketball and...

Gary Kenneth Ferguson

Gary Kenneth Ferguson

Jan 2, 2014

Gary Kenneth Ferguson 77, of Horseshoe Bay, TX passed away on January 2, 2014. He was born September 20, 1936 in Ballinger Texas to S.L. and Thelma Ferguson. “Fergy” was a devoted and loving husband, father, papaw and friend. Gary graduated from SMU in 1960; playing football all 4 years and then signed with the Cardinals. He was an...

Delphine Eggemeyer Kleman

Delphine Eggemeyer Kleman

Dec 14, 2013

Delphine M. Kleman, 86, of Draper, Utah left this earth Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was born in Rowena, Texas on July 4, 1927, the daughter of Ben and Alma Eggemeyer. Del graduated in March of 1948 from Seton School of Nursing in Austin, TX. Her career in nursing spanned 46 years, serving in many capacities—in doctors’ offices, hospitals,...

Richard Tamez Smith

Richard Tamez Smith

Dec 14, 2013

Richard Rickey Tamez-Smith, infant. Even though his time here was short, he will leave an impact on our lives forever. He was born November 30, 2013 at 1:32 pm. He weighed 6 lbs 7 ½ oz and was 18 ¾ inches long. He is survived by his parents; Ambar Smith and Richard Tamez Jr.; Grandparents, Rickey Smith, Kay and...

Gladys Lee Mansell

Gladys Lee Mansell

Dec 13, 2013

Gladys Lee Mansell, 95, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born August 23, 1918 to Otis K and Hattie (Springer) Morgan in Ballinger. Gladys married Claude Mansell on February 22, 1940 in Ballinger and they shared many loving years together until his passing on April 17, 1990. She was an active member...

Beaunita Virden

Beaunita Virden

Dec 8, 2013

Beaunita Virden, 84 of Ballinger died Sunday December 8, 2013 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 8, 1929 in Ballinger to Fred and Lula (Brister) Tappee. Beaunita was employed by the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service for 12 years, with Dr. O.H. Chandler for two years, and served as...

Vivian Hollis Workman

Vivian Hollis Workman

Dec 5, 2013

Vivian Hollis Workman, 103, of Hatchel passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born on March 28, 1910 in Coryell County to William Arthur and Myrtie (Chisum) Mitchell. After high school, Vivian married Albert Ray Workman on June 2, 1929 in Winters, TX and they shared forty five happy and loving years together...

Janel Hoelscher Vaughn

Janel Hoelscher Vaughn

Dec 4, 2013

Janel Marie Hoelscher Vaughn, 59, on December 4, 2013 went to soar with the beloved angels who have passed and our two PeePaws. She was surrounded by her loved ones at her residence in Bronte, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janel was born on October 12, 1954 to Ray Gene and Jean (Gully) Hoelscher in Ballinger, TX. She...

Ervin John Schraer

Ervin John Schraer

Nov 29, 2013

Ervin John Schraer, our devoted, strong and faithful Dad, a lifelong farmer and member of this community, passed away on November 29, 2013, 3 days after his 92nd birthday. A wake service will be at 5:00 pm Sunday, December 1, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena, TX with Deacon Stanley Lange officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Ethel Paula Smith

Ethel Paula Smith

Nov 26, 2013

Ethel Paula Smith, 92, passed away November 26, 2013 at her residence in Long Beach, California. She was born August 5, 1921 to Ross and Lena Bell (Clayton) Martin in Talpa, Texas. She married Jack Stubbs and shortly after they moved to California. Ethel worked as a retail clerk for 25 years and sold Merle Norman cosmetics for 38...

Toni Schroeder

Toni Schroeder

Nov 18, 2013

Toni Schroeder, 86, passed away November 18, 2013 at her residence in Lowake. She was born January 17, 1927, to Joe and Julia (Clements) Willi in Lott, Texas. Toni married Ben Fred Schroeder on November 28, 1946 in Norton, Texas. They shared 60 years together before Ben’s passing on April 11, 2007. Toni worked for the US Census Bureau...

Henrietta Shumate

Henrietta Shumate

Nov 13, 2013

Henrietta (Mama Heni, Henry) Shumate, 98, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in Ballinger, Texas. She was born April 1, 1915 to Jim and Maggie (Miller) Chamberlain in McCollough County. She married the love of her life, Moffard (M.L.) Shumate in 1935 and settled in the Brookesmith Community where they both worked for the Brookesmith School District for...

Ross Del Kennedy

Ross Del Kennedy

Oct 18, 2013

Ross Del Kennedy of Scottsville, Texas, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on October 18, 2013 in Bossier City, LA after a brief illness. Born in Lubbock, Texas on August 17, 1937 to Riley and Edmae Kennedy, Ross grew up and attended schools in Houston, San Francisco, CA, and Shallowater, TX. He graduated from Adamson High School...

William Vinc Dusek

William Vinc Dusek

Oct 17, 2013

William Vinc Dusek, 95, of Lowake passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ballinger. He was born July 13, 1918 to Vinc Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Ripple) Dusek. William honorably served his country during World War II as a sergeant in the Army Air Corps. On April 16, 1948, he married Pauline Rose...

Thomas Rex Bomar

Thomas Rex Bomar

Oct 15, 2013

Thomas “Rex” Bomar, 78, of Midland passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born May 30, 1935 to Thomas and Donnie (Herring) Bomar in Santa Anna, TX. After graduating from Talpa High School, he attended Sul Ross University. Thomas married Patsy Berry and they shared 52 years together. They moved to Midland in 1967,...

Joy Adalie Overby

Joy Adalie Overby

Oct 12, 2013

Joy A. Overby, 81, of Ballinger, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab in Ballinger. She was born on August 16, 1932 in Ballinger to Charles Vade and Virdie Jackson. She married Robert Louis Overby on November 19, 1951 in San Angelo. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1988. She was also preceded by...

Beatrice Abbott Chamberlain

Beatrice Abbott Chamberlain

Oct 10, 2013

Beatrice Chamberlain, 51, of Rowena passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. The family will have a private service at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Joe Jakotowicz and son, Josh Jakotowicz both of Rowena, and a brother, Charles Abbott of New Castle, Delaware.

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Juanita Raye (Green) Bowman

Juanita Raye (Green) Bowman

Oct 5, 2013

Juanita Raye Bowman passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Preceding her in death was her husband, her best friend and dancing partner, J.K. Bowman; her parents R.E. and Elsie Green; 10 brothers and sisters and one great grandchild. Surviving are her children; Roy Bowman and wife Toni, Becky Hilliard and husband Felton, Linda Feuerbacher and husband Shawn...

Terri Lynn Goetz

Terri Lynn Goetz

Oct 1, 2013

Terri Lynn Mills Goetz, 57, went to be with God on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles P. and Gerogie Mills. Terri is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Terry Lee Goetz; her sons Christopher M. Goetz and Ashley P. Goetz; daughters-in-law, Dana Goetz and Sheree Goetz; grandsons, Skyelar, Bodi...

Wanda Halford

Wanda Halford

Sep 29, 2013

Wanda Halford, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Ballinger on September 29, 2013. She was born in Marlow, OK on July 21, 1932 to Aubra Bryson Crawford and Ruby Lucelle Bowman. Wanda was a nurse and homemaker. She loved to embroider and made gifts for many people in town, as well as many of her fellow church...