Obituaries

Feb 9, 2024

Phillip Homer, 71, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, in Rowena, Texas.

Phillip was born on July 30, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas to Jack and Betty Lou Homer. He married Karen on October 16, 2006, in Ballinger, Texas, where they shared 18 beautiful years of marriage.

He was a...

Feb 7, 2024

Veronica Lopez Aviles, 48, of Ballinger left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, with her family by her side.

Veronica was born on October 26, 1975, to Antonio and Mary Ann (Fonseca) Lopez in Littlefield, Texas. She was a graduate of Olton High School and it was there...

Feb 2, 2024

Mary Frothingham Malatras, 92, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Baycrest Assisted Living.

She was born on April 4, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York to George and Delia (Mangan) Hogan. As a young woman, she worked a CalTex in New York City, where she met the love of her life, Jack...

Feb 1, 2024

Jimmy Smith, 81, passed away on February 1, 2024.

A memorial service will be held for Jimmy on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Seventh Street Baptist Church in Ballinger, at 11:00 a.m.

Jan 26, 2024

Frances Cleo “Fran” Reynolds Robinson, 84, passed peacefully January 26, 2024, with her family by her side.  Frances was born in Burnet, Texas on August 15, 1939, to Eveline and Frank Reynolds. She was a member of the Church of Christ.  Fran grew up on a ranch in West Texas and graduated from Eldorado High School. She attended San...

Jan 26, 2024

Jerry Runnels Owens, 86 years old, of Tahoka passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, with family members by his side. He was born on July 14, 1937, to Thomas Benton Owens and Josephine Annie Owens in Ballinger, TX.

Jerry was very proud to have worked over 20 years in the oilfields around the Permian Basin in...

Jan 21, 2024

Karen Sue Taylor, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home in Ballinger, Texas.

She was born on February 3, 1972, to John Thomas and Peggy (Sue) Mullins, in Georgetown, Texas. Karen worked as the Chief Deputy Clerk in Paint Rock, Texas but more recently began working for Gandy...

Jan 21, 2024

Vonna Jean Peek, 83, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

She was born on November 14, 1940, to Walter and Geneva (Mannon) Christopher in Rector, Arkansas. At the age of 13, the family moved to Fenton Michigan where she graduated high school. She married Milton Peek, on July 25, 1962, in...

Jan 16, 2024

Melissa Karen Jones, 61, of Millersview, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

She was born on September 12, 1962, to Jerry Arthur and Nancy (Thompson) Baker in Ballinger, Texas.  After graduating high school, she went on to marry the love of her life, Bryan Jones, in a ceremony on August 1,...

Jan 15, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Richard Moeller, 67, passed away at Ballinger Healthcare and Rehab on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Charlie was born on January 9, 1957, in Ballinger, Texas to Norbert and Magdalene Kocich Moeller.  He was raised on the Moeller farm north of Rowena. He attended Rowena Catholic School, Angelo State University, Texas A&M, and TSTC in Waco.  ...

Jan 14, 2024

She was her mother’s best birthday present and her father’s pride and joy.  Born on the family’s West Texas farm on November 11, 1932, during the Great Depression, the second of seven, she learned to work at her papa’s side, driving a horse-pulled wagon, chopping and picking cotton, shoes off, stickers, and scorching earth be damned.  She showed her...

Jan 12, 2024

Ethelene Lois Roberts, 83, of Ballinger, TX passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023 at Ballinger Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on January 15, 1940, to Ray and Birdie Brown in Roswell, NM. At a young age, Ethelene's family relocated to Ballinger, Texas. Ethelene lived in Uvalde for several years before making Ballinger her permanent residence....

Jan 4, 2024

Francisco “Frank” Charles Juarez, 77, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

He was born on May 02, 1946, to Francisco and Florentina (Charles) Juarez, Sr. in San Angelo, Texas.  Frank was a hard-working man who worked for over 32 years at the Ballinger Cotton...

Jan 3, 2024

Daniel ‘Doc’ Huard, 70, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his residence.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Doc was born at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital on June 20, 1953.  He was adopted by Father Robert P. Huard and mother Ines Pearl DeVries. Later in life,...

Dec 31, 2023

Iwanda Beatrice (Bonnett) Blesing, 92, of Ballinger, Texas passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, in Yukon, Oklahoma.

She was born on September 18, 1931, to Marion Malcolm and Blanche Beatrice (Turner) Bonnett in Leander, Texas.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Abilene Christian College.  On December 19, 1953, she married the love of her...

Dec 28, 2023

Nelda Fern Poe, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab in Ballinger, Texas on December 28, 2023.

She was born March 2, 1939, in Winters, Texas to George Lee Smith and Ella Vera Bullard. Nelda was a nurse for many years at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene, Texas, and then...

Dec 26, 2023

Rebecca “Rebbie” Lange, 66, of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

She was born on December 5, 1957, to Jimmie Gaines and Norma Gail (Kirk) Brown, in San Angelo, Texas.   Rebbie graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas.  On August 4, 1979 she married Larry...

Dec 24, 2023

Richard "Rick" Dale Barrow, 66, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 24, 2023

He was born on August 16, 1957, to Hubert Otho Barrow and Minnie Elizabeth Vaughan in Bonham, Texas. Shortly after, around the age of 1, his family moved to Ballinger and they have been...

Dec 20, 2023

Janie Lou Wade, 93, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1930, to Abe Owen and Lela Mae (Rainey) Lacy in Lubbock, Texas.

Janie married the love of her life Raymond “Pappy” Elbert Wade on November 20, 1948. Together they shared...

Dec 13, 2023

Larry Robert Lange, 75, of Lewisville, Texas passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in his Lewisville residence after a 5 plus year courageous battle with cancer.

Larry was born on January 24, 1948, the oldest of two children in Ballinger, Tx. to Robert William Lange and Juanita Francis Jonas.  Larry was a rancher and lover of...