Obituaries

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...

Dec 10, 2023

Clifford Halfmann, of Olfen, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 91. A vigil service will be held at St. Boniface Church (Olfen) on Sunday, December 17th, at 6:00 p.m.  The funeral mass will be held at St. Boniface Church on Monday, December 18th, at 10:30 a.m., followed by Army honors...

Dec 6, 2023

Roy Smith, of Miles, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the age of 91.

He was born on June 13, 1932, the youngest of 6 children, in Woodson, Texas, to Walter and Oma (Kerby) Smith. Roy proudly served in the Korean War fighting on the front lines from 1950 until...

Dec 5, 2023

Terry Dwaine Hardy, 78, of Santa Anna, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Coleman.

He was born on August 16, 1945, to Terry and Velma (Lee) Hardy, in Ballinger, Texas. He graduated from Hart High School and graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for years...

Dec 2, 2023

Randy Kucharski, age 68 entered Heaven on December 2, 2023, due to a battle with cancer.

He was born on October 8, 1955, to Edward B. Kucharski and Goldielee Kucharski, in McKinney Texas. He grew up in Prosper, Texas, and was raised by his grandparents, Paapaw and Memaw.

He married Cathy Jones on October 11,...

Dec 2, 2023

Winfield McKinney “McK” Hartgrove, Jr., 79, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

McK was born on Sunday, June 26, 1944, to Winfield McKinney, Sr and Ernestine (Belk) Hartgrove, in San Angelo, Texas. He was an Alumni of Texas Tech University and always had his guns up supporting the Red Raiders. He was a...

Dec 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023, the world lost a passionate and faithful soul. Marilyn Faye McMinn, aged 80, departed this earthly realm in Spencer, TN, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Born on November 23, 1943, in Ballinger, TX, to Ralph Minter and Vada(Johnnie) Morrison, Marilyn's life was marked by her unwavering faith and commitment to her family....

Nov 28, 2023

Kristie Roberts Mayse, 50, passed away peacefully in her home on November 28, 2023. Kristie was born on April 09, 1973, to Billie Roberts and Jo Ann Norred Roberts.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Kristie is survived by her spouse of 17 years, June Mayse; her son, Shawn Roberts and his wife...

Nov 25, 2023

Paula Rebecca Hite-Smith passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Paula was born June 29, 1966, to Paul and Elaine Hite in Miles, Texas.  She loved to fish, sing, and dance from an early age.  She attended Miles School District and graduated in 1984.  After high...

Nov 25, 2023

Rita Kay (Kennedy) Rouse, 79, passed away on November 25, 2023.  She was born on March 16, 1944, to Martin and Merle Kennedy, in Winters, Texas.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Roland Rouse; her son, Cody Rouse (Jennifer) of Phoenix, Arizona; and her daughter, Robyn Balusek (Glenn) of Conroe, Texas.

Family...

Nov 4, 2023

Amalia (Molly) Lara Cervantes, 77, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on, Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Amalia is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gilberto G. Cervantes Sr. of Paint Rock; daughter, Maria Cervantes-Gonzalez, son-in-law, Ralph Gonzalez, and granddaughter, Ofilia Gonzalez, all of Paint Rock; daughter, Erlinda Sanchez, son-in-law, Candy Sanchez III,...