Obituaries

Jan 8, 2025

John Dee (JD) Smoot Jr. was born in Mansfield, Arkansas on February 27, 1933 to Ruby Mae (Heavener) Smoot and John Dee Smoot, Sr. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruby and step-father Theodore Roosevelt Reding. Also pre-deceasing him is Louise Mary (Friedbauer) Smoot, the mother of his two daughters. He is survived by his daughter Deanna...

Jan 8, 2025

Alex Papoutsas, 89, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2025.

Alex was born November 13, 1935, in San Angelo, Texas, to Sophia and Alexander Papoutsas. In 1965 he married Sylvia Warren. He and Sylvia were blessed with 59 happy years together.

Alex was a 1954 graduate of San Angelo...

Jan 6, 2025

Ikey Tom Ault, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away January 6, 2025 at the age 83. He was born in Hollywood, California on March 13, 1941. He was the son of Sam and Marie Ault.

He was preceded in death by his wife Maggie Ault. They enjoyed a loving marriage of 36 years. He was...

Jan 4, 2025

Leroy “Loy” Paul Garcia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 42. He was born on May 30, 1982, in San Angelo, Texas. Leroy loved to spend time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a charismatic and funny son, father, brother, fiancé, pawpaw...

Jan 4, 2025

We mourn the loss of Shane Kuykendall, born on October 20, 1980, who passed away on January 4, 2025. Shane was known for his loyalty, friendliness, and sense of humor. He embraced life enthusiastically and took great pride in being a loving father and a dedicated family man.

Shane is survived by his daughter, Riley...

Jan 4, 2025

Sheri Edmonson, 67, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025.

Sheri was born on April 8, 1957, in Lamesa, Tx to Bill and Rubi Edmonson.

She dedicated her life to making women feel beautiful at the Clinique counter in Dillards San Angelo. Her laugh was...

Jan 3, 2025

Sherrie Ann Coleman, 72, of San Angelo, TX, passed away on January 3, 2025.

She was born on February 13, 1952, in Sioux City, Iowa, Sherrie was the daughter of George and Teddena Connor. She attended Odessa High School and later married the love of her life, Jim Coleman, in San Angelo in 1988.

Jan 3, 2025

Bert Sims Carter Brewer, 97, passed away on January 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on July of 1927, in Veribest, Texas, to J. H. and Onie Sims. Bert graduated from Central High School and attended Texas Tech University.

Bert married Nick Carter in 1945, and they had two children, Jim Carter...

Jan 2, 2025

Karen Lee Tengwall, 83, of Brady, TX, passed away on January 2, 2025, in San Angelo, TX. She was born on August 29, 1941, to Vernon and Ruth Olson and married LeRoy “Speeder” Tengwall on March 11, 1966.

Karen is survived by her son, Kevin Tengwall; step-daughter, Jodi Gorman; grandsons, Nick and Brett Tengwall; six...

Jan 2, 2025

Harry Donald Nicholson, Sr. passed away at home in Mertzon, TX, on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on January 16, 1935, in Corsicana, Texas, to Danny Taylor and Anita Fay (Butler) Nicholson.

Known to many as “Judge” & “Big Daddy”, Donald truly seeked to inspire and educate those...

Jan 1, 2025

Doris Young Pool, of San Angelo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2025 at the age of 103.

Doris was born July 21, 1921 to W.C. Coke Rutherford and Lula Rodgers in Gatesville, Texas.

At age 7, she moved with her family to San Angelo where...

Dec 30, 2024

Our little angel, Baby Lorenzo Israel Arista, was called by the Lord on December 30, 2024.

He was the family’s beautiful and very well loved baby boy; the first son, grandson, great-grandson, and nephew, and he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his father, Ignacio Arista, and mother, Yadhira...

Dec 29, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Dee Brookshire, age 76, of San Angelo, TX, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1948, in Midland, TX, to Willis and Billie (McKee) Brookshire.

Ron was a proud Vietnam War veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He later retired from the City of Midland, TX,...

Dec 27, 2024

Katarina (Kathy) Perez Green, passed from this world to be with her Mama and Lord & Savior on December 27, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on November 25, 1942, in Martindale, TX to Victoria Perez.

Kathy was a charismatic soul throughout her life. One of her best traits was not to...

Dec 27, 2024

Freddie Bernard "Doothie" Jones, age 71, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, after a brief illness. He was born on May 4, 1953, in San Angelo, Texas, to Rev. Earl Lee Jones and Martha Lee King. A life-long resident of San Angelo, Freddie grew up there and graduated from Central High School. He worked as...

Dec 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce that on December 26th, 2024 beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend Lee Frederick Woodworth passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones in San Angelo, Texas.

Born to the late Loren and Dolores Ford Woodworth on June 1st, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan. Lee lived many places growing...

Dec 25, 2024

RD Barron, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 25, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Abilene, Texas, on January 21, 1938, to Clyde and Gladys Barron. The Barron family moved to San Angelo in 1940 and then to their family farm, located three miles east of Wall, in 1941. RD...

Dec 24, 2024

Virginia Rose Sammons, age 87, passed away on December 24, 2024 at The Robert Lee Care Center in Robert Lee, Texas. Born in Granite, Oklahoma on June 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand Graumann and Hedwig Augusta Hahn Graumann.

On October 19, 1957 she married Air Force Airman David Harold Sammons and spent...

Dec 23, 2024

Betty Jean Gartman was born August 25, 1940 in Moody, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She passed from this Earth December 23, 2024.She left behind a legacy of love, laughter and kindness. Betty firmly believed in God and raised her family in the path of light.

Betty attended school in San Angelo...

Dec 22, 2024

“I am your God, I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you… Isaiah 41:10

Loving mother, Emma Clara Ida Nitsche Budewig entered God’s Kingdom on December 22, after battling Dementia for a number of years. God had blessed her with 100 years of life; for that the family...