Obituaries

Jul 13, 2024

Willis Terry Jones, 84, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Terry was born April 25, 1940, in Harlingen, Texas to Edward Rudolph Jones and Zelma Faye McQueen Jones.  He was the third of eight siblings born to the family.  Early life for Terry was...

Jul 5, 2024

Juanita Bevers Ransom, 95, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 5, 2024. She was born in Bradshaw, Texas to Author A. Bradshaw and Sarah Maude Fields Bradshaw.

Juanita will be remembered for her caring nature, compassion, and unwavering dedication to caring for others. She was a devoted mother and dedicated LVN, but...

Jul 5, 2024

Annabelle Eva Kleypas Matschek has made her last and finest journey to her eternal resting place. She was born on July 23, 1934, in Olfen, Texas to Erwin Bernard Kleypas and Helen Kasberg Kleypas. She passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at the age of 89.

Annabelle was blessed with many of God's followers in her...

Jun 30, 2024

Darren Lynk Engle, 57, of Paint Rock, TX, passed away at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas, on June 30, 2024. He was born in Lubbock, TX, on October 28, 1966 to William and Cheryl Engle. Darren graduated from Paint Rock High School in 1985 and continued his education at Texas Tech University.

Darren was a...

Jun 28, 2024

Edwin Wayne Deike, 79, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024 at Ballinger Memorial Hospital in Ballinger, TX.  He was born on May 10, 1945 in Winters, TX to Fritz and Truman Paschal Deike and was raised on their dairy farm southwest of Winters.  He lived his entire life around Winters, except for the 6 months he spent at...

Jun 26, 2024

Shona (Cole) Galindo, 54, of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center.

Shona was born on Sunday, January 4, 1970, to Mallie Sue (Campbell) and Leslie Cole Sr. in Big Spring, Texas. She graduated from Ballinger High School in 1988. Shona was a hard worker, lending her many talents to those around her...

Jun 11, 2024

David Luera, 72, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

David was born on July 27, 1951, to Margarito and Aurora Luera in Ballinger, Texas. He married Irma Mata on December 5, 1970, in Wisconsin.  He served in the Vietnam War for two years in the United...

Jun 9, 2024

Keith Francis Fischer, 61, passed away on June 9, 2024, at his residence in Winters, Texas.

Keith farmed in the Norton area for several years.  He enjoyed fishing and spent time tinkering with classic cars.

Keith is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Peggy Fischer, Jr.; his nephew, Jacob Jones; and his niece,...

Jun 8, 2024

Jerome “Jerry” B. Egan, 88, of Ballinger, Texas went to be with his Lord on June 8, 2024.

Jerry was born in Ballinger, Texas on August 10, 1935, to Tom and Mabel (Moore) Egan. Jerry grew up on a dairy farm and learned the meaning of hard work at a young age. After graduating from Ballinger High...

May 30, 2024

Gene Ray Piel, 76 of Del Rio passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 6th, 1947, in Ballinger to David Willie and Tillie Margaret (Sturm) Piel. He married Mary Lynn Workman on May 17, 1968, in Ballinger and they shared fifty-two happy and loving years together. He was a father...

May 26, 2024

Mary Lou Sublett, 94, of Lubbock, passed away on May 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on November 3, 1929, to William and Alta Wilson in Shamrock, Texas. She attended school in Shamrock, graduating from Shamrock High in 1948. Mary raised three children, first in Shamrock, then Quitaque, and then Bronte. She...

May 19, 2024

Ronald Joe “Ronnie” Bourland of Paint Rock TX, and formerly of Vernon, TX gained his eternal wings on Sunday, May 19, 2024.  Ronnie was born November 11, 1946, in Vernon, Texas to Edward Samuel “Ed” and Elizabeth Maxine “Peggy”.

Ronnie enjoyed a highly competitive sports filled life, featuring football, golf, basketball, track and baseball.  His talents in...

May 15, 2024

Faith became reality for Janice Conner Spreen as she left this earthly life May 15, 2024, in Richmond, Texas.

Janice was born on May 21, 1932, to Robert and Lois Conner.  The growing family lived in the various central and Hill country towns of Coleman, Whon, Winters, Mason, Junction, Ballinger and finally Menard.  Janice, a 1950 graduate...

May 14, 2024

Richard Wing, 74, passed away at his home in Ballinger, Texas, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Richard was born on December 21, 1949, in Kenilworth, Utah, to Richard & Connie (Elliott) Wing. Ricky was raised mostly in the town of Springville UT. He was in Springville High’s Class of 1967. Afterwards, he joined the Army, where he...

May 13, 2024

Trevor Callen Gibbs left this earth to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, May 13th.

He was born on February 21, 2004, in San Angelo, Texas, to Marty Gibbs and Jackie Lee.

Trevor had a special way of making everyone feel loved and a selfless heart that never stopped giving. Growing up, he was...

Apr 30, 2024

Jim Leon Wright Sr. passed away in San Angelo, TX on Tuesday April 30, 2024.

Jim was born on October 8,1947 in San Angelo, TX to Harold and Johnnie Wright of Miles, TX. He attended Miles High School. He was drafted into the United States Army. Jim, a man of simple needs, an understanding of God’s way,...

Apr 24, 2024

Cora Ellen (Kay) Sims Campbell, 96, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, in Ballinger, Texas. Her boundless energy and cheerful spirit were contagious, and she undoubtedly left this world better than she found it.

Kay was born on August 12, 1927, in Ballinger, Texas, to Ellen (Hartgrove) and Benjamin Sims. She lost...

Apr 24, 2024

Ryan Kyler Monroe Cook was called home on April 24, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 35. He was born on August 2, 1988, in beautiful Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Kyler has the most kind, loving, and generous soul. He was a very creative and brilliant human being. He had a passion for writing poetry, admiring...

Apr 20, 2024

Marcel John Kalina of Eola/Mereta passed away on April 20, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1935, in Praha, Texas.  At an early age, his family moved to Rowena where he was raised by his parents Matt and Mary (Kubenka) Kalina.  Marcel graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 1954 and shortly after joined the...

Apr 20, 2024

Larry Lee Luedtke, 77, passed away at his home in Miles, Texas, on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Larry was born on November 14, 1946, in San Angelo, Texas, to Henry and Waldine (Schlake) Luedtke. He graduated from Miles High School. He was then drafted into the United States Army.  When he returned from the army, he attended...