Claudine E. Brown was born to Johnnie C. and Minnie Dunlap February 5, 1927 in Duncan, OK. She went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2017. She was 90 years old. She is survived by her daughters Reba Pylant of Portland, OR., Janice Pylant Meek of Snyder, TX., Carol Pylant Jones of Omaha, NE, and Rebecca Brown of Kingsville, TX., also 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, 2 sisters, 1 brother and 2 nephews. Mother loved to garden and especially loved cultivating her Iris and Day Lilys. She was also an avid bird watcher. Graveside funeral services will be Monday, December 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.

Evelyn “Louise” Chance, age 78, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2017 just 3 months away from her 79th birthday. Born March 21, 1939, in a town called Massie, Texas. Mother was the sixth child of nine children. Her parents Lee Chance and Della Mae Tate Chance. Mother was a baker. Some of the relatives would come by mom’s house and eat pineapple cake, sweet potato pie, lemon pies, and her pound cake. She was a strong woman who raised her children not to be selfish. She was the matriarch of our family. Mother enjoyed church, was a prayer warrior, and she cleaned the church. She was a District Hospitality President for about 2 years. She sang in the choir at her home church in Ogden, Utah, and was a lead vocalist. She was saved under Late Pastor Elder S.V. Miller of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ in Ogden Utah. When she left Utah, she came back to San Angelo, Texas and joined Deliverance Tabernacle Church of God in Christ under Superintendent Kenneth Weatherspoon. Mother believed in laying on of hands, and blessed oil. She was a lively stone. Evelyn is preceded in death by sons Larry Darnell Chance and Noel Russell Chance, her parents, Brothers, Robert Chance, James Chance, Charles Chance, Samuel Chance, sisters, Darlene Chance Hammork, Dorothy Chance McNally, Doris Chance Walker, Leona Chance Hurrington. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Carolyn Lynn Chance, and Della Mae Ward, and one son, Elder Randy Chance; six grandchildren, Christopher Chance, Ayishe Chance, Rashad Chance, Shermell Ward, Jamie Ward, Marissa Wolfe, and two great grandchildren, Xavier Williams and Ja’Quan White, and numerous nieces and nephews. You are missed mother and we love you so much. A visitation will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm at Harper Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Saturday, December 15, 2017 at 11:00 am at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Anna Faye Lippard Head Lewis, 91, of San Angelo passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Shannon Medical Center with her loving family at her side. The family will receive friends Friday, December 15th at Harper Funeral Home from 4:00 – 6:30PM. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 16th at First United Methodist Church of San Angelo at 10:00AM. Burial will immediately follow at Belvedere Cemetery. Anna was born July 1, 1926, in Vernon, Texas, to Lon B. and Lena Dell Lippard. She graduated from Leveland High School where she was a drum major and played clarinet in the Bronco Band. She attended Texas Tech University until she married Billy E. Head. They moved to San Angelo where Anna worked for the Buick Dealership and Simmons Huggins Supply.  After Billy’s death, Anna became an Audioprosthologist and purchased and ran Beltone Hearing Aid Service until her retirement in 1999. She and Leo Lewis married in 1984 and spent three wonderful years together until his death. Anna was very active in several organizations. She was a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and Past Queen of Daughters of the Nile. She was a member of the American Business Women’s Association for 43 years, and the Shannon Auxiliary volunteers working in the gift shop. She enjoyed dancing the night away, and was a member of the Garden Club and served on the Board for Rio Concho Manor Patio homes. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting and working in her flower beds. Anna was a 50+ years member at First United Methodist Church and a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. She enjoyed serving the Lord as an usher during church services for 20 years.  Anna was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and daughter, Shelia Tusha. Survivors include her grandchildren Kris Ratekin (Sarah) of Noblesville, IN; Brent Ratekin of San Angelo; Deidra Keane (Paul) of San Angelo; Randy Tusha (Michelle) of Cabot, AR; and Cory Tusha (Heather) of McKinney, TX. She leaves behind 16 Great-grandchildren who called her GG.  The family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church or to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 6705 Mesa Drive, Austin, Texas 78731 in memory of PQ Anna Lewis, Ziphron Temple No. 100.  Special thanks to Dr. John Harvey at Shannon Medical Center for his care and compassion for our family over the years.

Sarah Elizabeth Leland passed into the arms of her savior early on the morning of December 12, 2017. She died peacefully in her sleep with her husband by her side and is rejoicing in heaven with her momma and daddy. Sally was born on July 28, 1943, at the home place in San Angelo, Texas, to Corrine and Creed Hasty. She grew up in a happy home full of love and laughter with nine brothers and sisters. In 1963 she married Horace Wells Leland III. She was a strong, loyal military wife who made every post a home and sometimes carried the load alone while Lee was overseas. Sally was a woman of many talents; she worked with her sister at Ashley’s Boot Shop for close to twenty years, repairing boots, shoes, handbags, and anything else that required ingenuity and skill. One summer she held a pair of shoulder pads she had repaired hostage until the Houston Oilers brought her a football signed by the whole team.  For the past 15 years, Sally enjoyed working with her girlfriends at Mar-tiques. Up until just a few weeks ago, she still went in to “work” twice a week. Marty and the girls brought her great joy and lots of laughter. Sally was devoted to her grandchildren (who could do no wrong) and was fond of saying, “What happens in Knickerbocker stays in Knickerbocker.” Machelle, Ellie, Gracie, Corina, and Lee will miss her dearly. One of the most valuable lessons Sally taught her children was that a pattern (or recipe, or instructions) is not required when something needs to be done. She always found a way to make that costume, build that manger, move that mountain, or bake that pie.  For many years Sally enjoyed hunting, fishing, and rock hunting and was known to play the slots occasionally. She crocheted beautifully and leaves behind many treasures for her family.  Sally is survived by her husband, Lee, of Knickerbocker; son, Chris, of Terlingua; daughter Leia and her husband Brandon Barker, of San Angelo; five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings Richard Hasty and wife Mary Sue, Johnny Hasty, Carol Swaringen, EB Ryan and husband David, Norma Green-Martin and husband Jerald, and sister-in-law, Freddy Hasty. Many dear nieces, nephews, and cousins will miss her as well. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Corrine and Creed Hasty, and sibling/inlaws Kenneth Hasty, Ann and Vernon Rannefeld, Margaret and Alfred Ashley, Otis Green, Beverly Hasty, and Bill Swaringen. A memorial for family and close friends will be held at a later date. Because she loved helping people so much, Sally organized several benefit rummage sales for families in need. Making a donation to your favorite charity would be a wonderful way to honor her.

Susan G. Hanna, 63, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. Susan was born July 9, 1954 in Abilene, Texas to Pete and Emmalee Prentice. She grew up in Silver and Robert Lee and after graduating from high school, attended Abilene Business College. Susan married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Gary Hanna on September 7, 1974 in Robert Lee, Texas. They shared 43 incredible years together and raised two sons, Christopher and Chad. Susan worked in various positions for Bank of America over 26 years. She loved her customers and the many people she worked with who she considered family. She was a faithful member of Grace Temple Baptist Church. Susan loved the special ladies in her prayer group, who were very dear to her. Most of all she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. In her spare time, she loved being with her grandchildren and doing any and all activities with them. Susan always had a smile on her face for everyone she met. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Pete Prentice and her father-in-law, F.J. Hanna. She is survived by her husband, Gary Hanna, of San Angelo; her sons, Christopher Hanna, and his wife Lindsey, of Hampton, VA, and Chad Hanna and his wife Hunter, of Lawn, TX; her grandchildren, Gracelyn Hanna, Sterlyn Hanna, Colson Hanna, Collyn Hanna, Stratton Hanna and Baine Hanna; her Mother, Emmalee Prentice, of San Angelo; her Mother-in-law, Dortha Hanna, of Lawn, TX her brother and sisters, Connie Prentice, of Abilene, Richard Prentice and his wife Bobbie, of Drummond, OK, and Rhonda Alderman, of Lavon, TX; and many dear nieces and nephews, other family members, and special family friends and co-workers she held so close to her heart. The family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service celebrating her life will 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 18, 2017 at Grace Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Sweet officiating. Interment will follow at Robert Lee Cemetery, in Robert Lee, TX.  Family ands friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com

Gertrude “Trudy” Marie Day, 83, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2017.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo with the Rev. Charles Greenwall officiating. Immediately following the mass, there will be an interment of her ashes in the columbarium. Trudy was born in Auburn, Maine to Louis and Loretta LaBerge on October 29, 1934. She went to school in San Diego, California where she married Lawrence “Larry” M. Day on September 25, 1952, in Saint Brigid’s Church. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Trudy put her all into raising six strong children who loved her dearly. During her lifetime, she cared for and supported her children at home, often sacrificing her own needs, while Larry was away on numerous deployments in the military. Her selflessness and never-ending strength was the force that held the family together. She loved gardening, music, dance and being surrounded by her children. She taught her children the value of hard work, thankfulness, and the meaning of family. Trudy had many occupations during her life. One of the most memorable was her position as caregiver for Eli Stokols, son of Dan and Jeanne Stokols of Irvine. From the day she met them, Trudy embraced Eli and he grew to be part of her heart. We will remember her constant encouragement, her strength and wisdom, and her bright smile and laughter. Trudy was a devout Catholic all her life and was a part of Holy Angels Catholic Church where she attended mass every Sunday for over 30 years. Her love, devotion, and caring for others will be felt by many surviving generations. Just thirty days after Larry’s passing, Trudy left us and was reunited with him in heaven and now is celebrating with Our Father for eternity. Preceding Trudy in death is her husband of 65 years, Lawrence Milton Day, along with her second son, Charles Anthony, and her grandson, Aaron Michael. Trudy is survived by her five remaining children and their spouses, Lawrence and Valerie Day, Douglas A. Day, Russell and Jennifer Day, Patricia and Erik Pearson and Matthew L. Day; by her brothers and sisters, Connie, Sue, Vee, Andre, and Dennis; by her ten grandchildren, Honey, Jesse, Nathan, Isaac, Ashley, Caleb, Katie, Lauren, Grace, Ethan; and five great-grandchildren.  We ask that donations or memorials be made in Trudy's name to a Catholic charity of your choice or Holy Angels Catholic Church.  We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Harper's Funeral Home, Holy Angels Catholic Church and all friends and family for your generosity, thoughts, and prayers at this time of loss.

Richard Morrissey passed away on December 1, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas. Born February 17, 1940 in Buffalo, New YorkAfter serving 4 years in the Navy, Richard entered duty with the US Border Patrol in 1970 at Chula Vista, CA. He retired from Manfa, TX as the Chief Border Patrol Agent, February 28, 1997.Services will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 27th at 10:00 AMIn lieu of flowers, make donations to a charity of your choice.

Gilbert "Gil" Oliver Gibson, 71, of San Angelo, Texas, went to the Heavens on December 18, 2017. Gilbert Gibson was born to Parvis O. and Lucille Gibson on August 1, 1946. Gil graduated from San Angelo Central High in 1965. After graduation, Gil joined the United States Navy. He did tours in the Mediterranean Sea and Vietnam areas. He also toured the West Coast from Northern Washington to the Southern area of California. After retiring from the Navy, Gil worked for Grocery Supply and Lighthouse for the Blind. Gil enjoyed playing cards with his friends and dove hunting.Gil was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Parvola Woodruff, and brother-in-law, Fred. Gil is survived by his son, Sean Gibson of San Angelo and a niece and nephews. His longtime sidekick of 60 years, Henry "Bud" Preidecker, Sr. will miss him dearly.There will be open visitation, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home. 

Virginia Lee “Ginger” Brodnax, of Wall, Texas passed away December 21, 2017 at the age of 87. She was born August 13, 1930 in the front bedroom of their home to parents Luther and Opal Wood in Wall, Texas. Ginger attended school in Wall through 9th grade. She graduated high school in San Angelo. Ginger also attended and graduated from San Angelo College with a business degree. She worked for John Holt Buick and Schuch Motor Company. She met and married the love of her life, Henry “Boley” Brodnax, who she was married to for 60 years. They had two children Barry Brodnax and Elliott Menchaca and three grandchildren, Matthew Brodnax, Savanna Daniel and Clayton Daniel. Ginger was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was a member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, and was active in Women’s Aglow Ladies Bible Study. Ginger was also in the Ladies Home Demonstration Club of Wall. Her life and legacy of love will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss her! Ginger was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Opal and her sister, Crystal Faye Kleppner. She is survived by her husband, Henry “Boley” Brodnax, of Wall; her son, Barry Brodnax and his wife Denise, of Wall; her daughter Elliott Menchaca and her husband Ricky, of Wall; three grandchildren, Matthew Brodnax, of San Angelo; Savanna Daniel, of Wall, and Clayton Daniel, of Wall, TX; her Niece, Sherry Crowder, of San Angelo; her nephew, Ronnie Kleppner, of San Angelo and her cousin, Terry Merka, of San Angelo. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Friday, December 22, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stan Whites officiating. Interment will follow at Wall Protestant Cemetery in Wall, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be Clayton Daniel, Matthew Brodnax, Lyle Daniel, Ricky Menchaca, Dale Wehrner and Mitchell Hirt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of San Angelo, Meals for The Elderly or Sierra Vista United Methodist Church.

Carol Lee Burre Orlowski, 88, died on Monday December 18th. She was born on the 3rd of August 1929 in Leavenworth, Kansas to John Burre and Edna Krekeler Burre. Carol was born, baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Leavenworth. She graduated from Leavenworth Senior High School in 1947. The next step in life was to enroll in an intensive learning program at St. Luke’s Hospital school of Nursing in Kansas City, MO. Graduating in 1950 and attaining RN statues as well as a marriage to Walter Orlowski on the 30th of July 1950. The first year of marriage saw Walt on the island of Okinawa (after being recalled for Army duty) and Carol working at St. Luke’s and living in the nurse’s dorm. They lived many years in Leavenworth before moving to San Angelo and taking part in the wonderful facilities. She worked 30 years at the VA hospital in Leavenworth. Those who have pre-deceased are Walter Orlowski (husband), mother and father as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and cosuins. Survivors include brother, Harold John Burre; sister-in-law, Lila Lake Burre and several nieces and nephews.  A celebration of life will be Thursday, December 28 at 1:15 p.m. at Lyndale (Royal Estates). Private graveside services to be held at a later date at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Andrew W. Block of San Angelo, TX, passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Andrew was born on November 9, 1921 in Olden, Texas, to Paul and Hattie Block. Andrew served his country in the United States Army Air Corps as a pilot and instructor in World War II. Retiring from the Airforce Reserve with the rank of Major. He married Carmen L. Loika in 1944 and began farming until taking a job at the Cactus Hotel in downtown San Angelo. His position as auditor led to a career with Hilton Hotels which took Andrew, Carmen and their five children to 19 homes in Lubbock, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Texas and to New Mexico, Kansas and Oregon. Andrew and Carmen retired to San Angelo. After Carmen’s death in 1995, Andrew married Sue H. Pisco, of Titusville, FL, in 1997 until her death in 2006. Andrew is survived by his children Andrew W. Block, Jr. and wife Sandy of Georgetown, TX; Alan L. Block, Sr. and wife Linda of San Angelo, TX; Patricia L. Rooney of San Antonio, TX; Deborah S. Anderson of West Linn, OR; and Donna J. Byers and husband Brett of Houston, TX. Also surviving are grandchildren Brian Block, Brandon Block, Jacob Block; and Alan Block Jr, Tiffany (Block) Acosta and husband Ray Acosta Jr.; William Rooney and wife Vilte, Kevyn Rooney; Brittany Spinner and Adam Anderson (AJ) and great-grandchildren Cody, Sydney, Andrew, Allie and Alan III (Trey) Block, Ray III and Justin Acosta, Leona Rooney and Sebastian Gilpatric. He is also survived by his sisters, Francis Kocich of Wall, TX, and Gladys Gray of San Diego, CA, and his brother James A. Block, of Olfen, TX. In addition to Carmen and Sue, Andrew is preceded in death by his brother Wilbert Block, Sister Pauline Block, OSB, and his granddaughter Aimee (Block) Rasmussen. Rosary is at 6:00 pm, December 29, with visitation at 5 pm at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is at 10:00 am, December 30 at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. Interment will follow at Saint Ambrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Matthiesen Heritage Association Seminarian Burse. Andrew’s family would like to thank you for your thoughts and prayers!

SAN ANGELO - C. J. Ford went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 20, 2017.C.J. was born January, 18, 1931, to Wade O. and Zula Mae Ford in San Angelo. He married the love of his life, Joyce, on April 19, 1948.C.J. is survived by his wife, Joyce; their children, Wynell Keel (Joe), James Ford, Elaine Johnston and Debbie Ford, all of San Angelo; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters Charlene Cauley (Leo) and Betty Butts (Don); and sister-in-law Betty Sue Ford.C.J. was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a lifelong member of Northside Church of Christ, serving as an officer and board member. He was an entrepreneur, innovator, pilot, musician and an all-around craftsman.The family appreciates the excellent care given by Shannon Medical Center, Shannon Skilled Nursing Facility (St. John Campus) and Hospice of San Angelo.Viewing will be Friday and Saturday, prior to the service at Johnson's Funeral Home. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 23, in the funeral home chapel with Brother James Murphy officiating.Memorials may be made to Northside Church of Christ, 19 E. 29th St., San Angelo, Texas, 76903. 

Pauline Ables, 87 of Alice, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was born in Covington, Texas on March 23, 1930 to the Late Mr. Hoyte Elbert Gray and the Late Lonara Norton Gray. Pauline was a graduated of Miles High School. She was married to Mr. Milburn R. (M.R.) Ables on June 24, 1949. She was survived by her husband Mr. M.R. Ables; her children; Wayne and wife Therissa Ables, James and wife Chelle Harry, Gary and wife Cheryl Ables, Ron Ables, Monty Ables, and Steve and wife Angle Ables; grandchildren; Chris and wife Teresa Ables, Rowdy Ables, Nick Ables, Tesse and husband Mike Guerrere, Jamie and wife Stephanie Duke, Danielle and husband Todd Millecan, and, Mari and husband Cy Porter; along with 16 great grand Children. She also leaves to cherish her memories her siblings; Billy Gray, Beaty Burleson, and Margie Adams. Funeral arrangements will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home with burial immediately following at Miles Cemetery in Miles Texas.

Beth Harris Tucker, 64, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 surrounded by loved ones in her home. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at First Christian Church, 29 N. Oakes St., San Angelo, Texas, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. Arrangements are by Harper’s Funeral Home. Beth was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Larry J. Tucker, her parents, Robert Sr. and Magdalene Harris, and one sister, Debbie Harris Sellers. She is survived by her sweetheart, Mark Koegel; daughter, Melanie Tucker and husband Sean Butler of Lompoc, CA; son, Matt Tucker and wife Marissa of San Angelo; eight grandchildren, Christopher Butler, Emily Lange, Tucker Lange, Maxine Lange, Avery Lange, Nathaniel (Nate) Lange of Lompoc, CA, Maxwell Tucker and Marley Tucker of San Angelo, TX; sisters Kay Juricek and husband Dennis, Barbara Scranton, and Patti Harris; brother Robert Harris, Jr. and wife Kathleen; brother-in-laws, Jimmy Tucker and wife Pat, Mark Tucker and wife Nancy; sister-in-law, Sandy Griffin and husband Don; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.  Beth lived her whole life in San Angelo. She grew up in a loving, close-knit family. Beth graduated from Central High School in 1971 and married Larry Tucker in September of that same year. Beth received her Real Estate license and worked as a realtor in her early adulthood. She was an artisan and did craft shows, worked at Molly and Friends, and later in life worked doing estate sales. Her real work was in her true love for volunteering. Throughout her life, Beth volunteered her time at her church, Community Hospital, the James Philip Williams Memorial Foundation, and at her children’s schools. She has been a church deacon and elder, beloved youth leader and Sunday school teacher, head of the hospital volunteers, and a board member at JPWMF. Her generous and loving spirit lives on in those she touched through these organizations and activities.  Beth would have said her greatest accomplishment was being a mother. Not only was she an amazing Mom to Melanie and Matt, but to so many others who considered her Mama Beth, Auntie Beth, or Mother Tucker. She shared her unconditional love with others in a way that made them feel like family. Over the years her numerous families included her Al-Anon family and Amen Sisters, church family, racing family, crafting family, softball family and many others. Beth lived her life full of faith, acceptance, gratitude, grace, joy and peace. Each person she touched can honor her memory by continuing her legacy and live our lives in this way, one day at a time. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at Shannon Hospital and Hospice nurses, Shirley Jones and Debbie Bishop. The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo (HOSA), P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX, 76902 or Community Hills Christian Church Youth Camp Fund, 3309 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo, TX, 76904.

James Rudolph Benes, 95 of San Angelo, TX. Passed away on December 22, 2017 at Shannon Hospital. James was born in Dillionville, Ohio to Joseph John Benes & Mary Vall of Detroit Michigan. Along with sisters Francis Wagner Spooner of California & the late Lilah Dorton of Mansfield, TX. James grew up in Detroit until the age of 9 then returning to Dillionville until his graduation from Dillionville High School in 1941, where he was a captain on the Highschool football team obtaining a scholarship to Ohio State forgoing to enlist in the Army Air Corps, which brought him to Mathis Field.  Dad met the love of his life Vena Cunningham at the local roller rink while stationed in San Angelo, TX. And spent the next 72 years together until her passing in December of 2015 having been married on November 13, 1943. James had an extensive hobby of stamp collecting which began at the age of 9 and still loved to his passing, and would spend his weekends working on neighborhood cars while listening to his polka music out of a bullhorn speaker. He enjoyed being a shade tree mechanic and going to the drag races with his 1934 Ford roadster and Elk & Deer hunts in Colorado. He was very handy adding on additions to their home where they raised five children.  He is survived by his children James R. Benes Jr. of Irving, TX. Joyce E. Hicks of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Judy J. Fowler & husband Scotty Fowler, late daughter Janet E. Eudy & Joan M. Watkins all of San Angelo, TX. Grandchildren – Mary Mazetis & Daniel Hicks of Maryland. Alex J. Eudy of San Angelo, TX. Andrew S. Fowler of Kingsville, TX. & Adam S. Fowler and wife Mandy Fowler of Northport, Alabama. Shawn & Joshua Watkins of San Angelo, TX. Along with Great Grandchildren: Emma Stull, Daniel Jr. & Hannah Hicks of Maryland. Eddie & Simone Fowler of Northport, Alabama. And many nephews & nieces & great nephews & nieces.  Predeceased in death wife Vena Cunningham Benes December 9th, 2015, daughter Janet Elaine Eudy February 16, 1995, sister Lilah Dorton April 2017 and in-laws Dick & Bessie Cunningham. The visitation will be Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Shero officiating. The Burial will follow at Miles Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be his Grandchildren Alex, Andrew, Shawn, Adam, Joshua and Steve Fowler. Donations may be made to Meals For The Elderly.

Jean Skiff, 87, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 23rd, 2017. Jean was born October 21, 1930 in Lorraine, TX to Edward Moore and Lillian Gill Ross. Jean attended San Angelo College before going to work at Southwestern Bell Telephone. Jean later married Carl Skiff, Sr. and had four children, before returning to work at GTE, where she was affectionately known as “pie baker”. Jean loved to bake, garden and read, and had a beautiful smile, feisty spirit and loved to laugh. Survivors include oldest son Carl Skiff, Jr. and daughter Becky (Tim) Jones. Also surviving are Jean’s grandchildren Carl “Scooter” Skiff III, Danny Skiff, Clay Skiff, Bailey Skiff, Garrett Hollway and Amber Jones. Also surviving are great grandchildren Abby Skiff and Danielle Skiff. Jean is also survived by older brother Joe (Joyce) Moore. She was preceded in death by parents Lillian Ross and Edward Moore, sister Vernie Moore, brother Bert Ross and son’s Lonnie Skiff and Bill Skiff. Graveside services are Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Harper Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank the staff of Kindred Hospice and New Haven Memory Care for the care and support shown to our Mom. “To love a person is to learn the song in their heart, and to sing it to them when they have forgotten” (Anne Garborg). Mom, we love you and will miss you deeply. We remember!

Wallace James “Wally” Brewer, 43, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas. Wally was born August 29, 1974 in Oklahoma City, Ok to Rodney Keith and Susan James Brewer. He grew up in Oklahoma and attended Kemper Military Academy in Bonneville, Missouri and Oklahoma City University. Wally married Candice Belle Upton on March 15, 2008. He began his career in the oil and gas industry as a fifth generation rancher. His background included taking part in the management of his family’s ranch and real estate in Oklahoma and Texas. He was a landman, mineral manager and small oil and gas operator. Most recently Wally owned and operated Mr. T’s Deli in San Angelo, Texas. Wally was a member of numerous professional organizations including the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO), Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners (TIPRO), Pi Kappa Alpha, and a Past Master of Concho Lodge 1260 A.F&A.M. Wally also served on the OK-NARO and NARO-TX Board of Directors as well as the NARO Foundation Board. Wally loved spending time with his family and friends. His favorite hobby was to play golf at McAlester and San Angelo Country Clubs. He was an avid Oklahoma State fan, always rooting for the Pokes! He loved his 2 dogs, cat and backyard chickens. Wally was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace W. James and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brewer. He is survived by his wife, Candice Brewer, of San Angelo, TX; his Father and Mother, Keith and Susan Brewer, of Hartshorn, OK; his father and mother-in-law, W.H. “Bud” and Harriett Upton, of San Angelo, TX; and his sister-in-law, Margaret Upton, of San Angelo, TX. Wally is also survived by special friends Mr. and Mrs. Robert Housley; his exceptional Mr. T’s team: Seth Rameriz, Ronnie Cajas, Jeremy Ortega, Nelson Rivera, Stephanie Guerrero, Crystal Pelzel and Whitney Poulson; numerous other family members and many close friends who were all very near and dear to his heart. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home, with Rev. Harold Watkins and Kirt Dauphin officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Hartshorn, OK on Saturday December 30, 2017. Honorary Pallbearers for the Service will be Jason Entzminger, Mark Jernigan, Paul Jost, Robert Chandler, James Blake Quillen, David Sikes, Jack Fleet, Scott Templeton, PJ Porter and Joe Thieman. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Freedom Fellowship Food Pantry Ministry or your favorite charity.