Obituaries

Mar 30, 2014

Andrew “Andy” Dorner, 90, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Andy was born August 31, 1923 to Daniel and Emma (Kammerer) Dorner in Ballinger.  Three days before his 19 th birthday, he enlisted in the Navy and served for three and ½ years.  He was a Seaman 1 st class aboard...

Mar 11, 2014

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Juan Bautista, 86, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014, and pronounced at Ballinger Memorial Hospital. He was blessed to spend the last moments of his Life enjoying a gentle breeze with his wife, Felicitas Bautista, as they sat on their back porch listening to his favorite, Tejano music.

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Mar 8, 2014

Elizabeth Jane Norton, 86, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. Elizabeth was born July 5, 1927 in Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania to Martin and Genevieve (O’Connor) DeNio. She married Richard A. Norton on August 17, 1946 in Binghamton, New York. Mr. Norton passed away September 15, 2013, at which time Mrs. Norton...

Mar 8, 2014

Jose M. Gonzales, 83, of Ballinger passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab Center in Ballinger. He was born August 11, 1930 in Ballinger, Texas to Ignacio and Angelita (Martinez) Gonzales. He married Teresa Arteaga in 1952 at the Courthouse in Ballinger. He was a custodian for BISD for 27 years and worked for...

Mar 6, 2014

Mrs. Lois Jonas Roberts, 84, wife of Woodrow L. Roberts, passed away Thursday, March 06, 2014, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. Born in Winters, TX, Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Harry and Etta Drummond Jonas. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Mrs. Roberts was a loving wife,...

Mar 5, 2014

Matthew Lynn “Matt” Harrison, 35, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in Brownwood, Texas as a result of a vehicle accident. Matt was born September 16, 1978 in Abilene, Texas to Phil and Vickey (Prince) Harrison. He graduated from Ballinger High School in 1997 where he was active in sports and other school activities. Matt married...

Mar 4, 2014

Dennis “Blue” Graham, 60, of Ballinger, Texas passed away March 4, 2014 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ballinger. He is survived by a cousin of Albuquerque, NM and many friends. There will be a memorial service for Blue on Thursday, March 13 at 9:00 am at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation with Fr. Hugh Wade officiating.

Feb 23, 2014

Mary Evelyn Hague, 84, of Granbury passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at her residence. She was born on May 9, 1929 in Ballinger to Charles Richard and Era Gertrude (Percifield) Johnson. She and James Lee Hague were married on September 27, 1947 in Ballinger. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2009. She was also preceded by...

Feb 20, 2014

Mary Alice Harral Cole, 79, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2014. She was born on April 7, 1934 in Buckholts, Texas to Elmer and Hazel (Brown) Harral. She grew up in Ballinger and graduated from Ballinger High School. Mary married Maxie J. Cole, “M.J.”, on August 14, 1953. They enjoyed sixty years...

Feb 20, 2014

Bradford Lee Robbins, 59, of Eden passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Ballinger. He is survived by his wife Vonda of Eden; his children, Aryn Romer of Houston, Cara Leinman of Pespin, Florida, Clint Robbins of Spring, and Whitney Robbins of Beaumont; sisters, Donna Magill of Eden and Linda Keese of Llano. A memorial service will be held...

Feb 18, 2014

Isabella Weiss Drueckhammer, 98, of Rowena, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at her daughter’s residence in Mereta. Isabella was born October 25, 1915 to Alfred and Ida (Pohler) Ruppert in Runnels County, Texas and lived in the Rowena/Lowake area all her life. She attended Lowake School. At an early age she helped her mom cook meals for...

Feb 17, 2014

Elizabeth “Dot” Schroeder, 76, of Ballinger passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ballinger. Dot was born on August 2, 1937 to Wesley and Anne Dail (Brown) Bomar in Coleman, Texas. She graduated from Talpa High School. Dot married Berry Schroeder in July 27, 1963 and they shared eleven years together before his...

Feb 16, 2014

Marilyn Sommer, 83, of Ballinger passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. She was born on December 29, 1930 to E.A. and Leda (Cervenka) Sommer in Ballinger, Texas. After graduating from Ballinger High School, she attended the University of Texas in Austin. Marilyn was the first woman to earn a science degree...

Feb 16, 2014

Janie Patton Leady, 65, of Ballinger passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. She was born on September 16, 1948 to Renzo and Rose (Cornelius) Patton in San Angelo, Texas. Janie married James Frank Leady in 1974 and they shared fifteen years together before his passing in 1989. She worked as a supervisor...

Feb 13, 2014

Virginia Dell Mountz Farmer, 85, of Ballinger, Texas passed from this life into the arms of Jesus February 13, 2014. She was born January 22, 1929, in Pharr, Texas. Virginia married “Happy “Jack Famer on October 26, 1947. Hap preceded her in death on December 15, 1998. Virginia was a teacher’s aide at Ballinger Elementry School for over thirty...

Feb 5, 2014

Michael Dale Watkins, 63, of Ballinger passed away Wednesday, February 05, 2014 at his residence. He was born on November 5, 1950 to Denver and Joy (Burris) Watkins. Michael was a truck driver, by trade, mostly hauling cattle. He was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his children; Shayne Watkins of Ballinger, Shanna Calaway and husband Joe of...

Feb 4, 2014

Earl Edward Burleson, 74, of Lawn passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Betty (Brown) Burleson of Lawn,his son Kevin Burleson and wife Tammie of Ballinger, his sister Pearl Smith and his brother Henry Burleson. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 7 at Voss Cemetery...

Feb 3, 2014

Enedina (Annie) Z. Reyes, 85, of Ballinger passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 at North Runnels Hospital peacefully, surrounded by her family. Annie was born on May 7, 1928 in Ballinger, TX to Jessie and Lupe (Dominques) Zertuche. She was the oldest of five children and the only girl. At an early age of 15, she began to...

Jan 29, 2014

Mona Barr, 83, of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at her residence. Mona was born Romonia Ruth Goodloe on May 13, 1930 to Bennett and Peggy Goodloe in Poolville, Texas. She married James Earl Barr on October 22, 1949. Mona was a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, a...

Jan 27, 2014

Marvin Kidwell Clark, 81, of Ballinger passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 20, 1932 to Marvin L. and Mattie Faye (Corum) Clark in Ballinger. Marvin married Patsy Jo Canady on November 26, 1952 in Ballinger. They shared forty five years together before her passing on May 16, 1998. Marvin...