Obituaries

James "Jim" Clack

James "Jim" Clack

Jan 27, 2014

James Harold Clack, 86, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, January 27, 2014 in Ballinger, Texas. Jim was born in Caddo, Texas on December 14, 1927 to Hubert and Pearl Clack. He grew up in Weatherford and Andrews, Texas, graduating from Andrews High School in 1945. He honorably served in the US Navy in World War II...

Charlene (Olsak) Harral

Charlene (Olsak) Harral

Jan 25, 2014

Charlene (Olsak) Harral, 80, of San Angelo, Texas died peacefully at her home, Saturday, January 25, 2014 after a brief illness due to osteosarcoma. She was born on April 14, 1933 in Runnels County, Texas to Charles and Angeline (Zak) Olsak. She married Paul Harral on October 5, 1950 in Ballinger. He preceded her in death on October 1,...

Vernon Udell Wallace

Vernon Udell Wallace

Jan 22, 2014

On the morning of January 22, 2014, Vernon passed away peacefully at Regency House in San Angelo, Texas. Vernon was 85 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife Thyra Wallace, two sons: Glen Wallace and Gregory Wallace; one granddaughter, Angela Wallace and two brothers: Archie Wallace and Robert Wallace. Vernon was born on February 29, 1928,...

Thomas "Kyle" Mansell

Thomas "Kyle" Mansell

Jan 17, 2014

Thomas “Kyle” Mansell, 66, went to be with our Lord on January 17, 2014, after an almost one year battle with cancer. Kyle was born July 3, 1947. Kyle was survived by his wife, Kay Mansell, his children Jeffrey Mansell and wife Sherry, and Bridget Scott and husband Cody; his grandchildren Breeann Mansell, Sydney Mansell, Brian Scott, Kaylee Scott...

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...