Nona “Nan” Chenault Townley, 81, rejoiced in Heaven on August 13, 2025, in San Angelo, Texas.

Nona was born on July 14, 1944, to John and Odell Chenault in Paducah, Texas. Her childhood and teenage years were idyllic growing up in the small Texas town. She was raised in the First Methodist Church in Paducah and developed a strong faith and a servant’s heart. Her school years were filled with sports, school dances and driving around the ‘square’. Summers were a time for swimming and vacationing with her siblings and her beloved and fun Aunt Wivie and John Heim.

On June 2, 1963, Nona married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Warren Townley in Paducah. The newlyweds lived in Abilene for several years where Nona worked for the Texas Highway Dept and Warren finished college. During their time in Abilene Nona and Warren made many close friends and formed friendships that carried over into Nona’s final days.

In 1967 Nona and Warren welcomed their only child, Missy, into the world and soon after moved to Wall, Texas where Warren coached. Nona initially stayed home with Missy but quickly started doing some bookwork for the Wall Coop Gin. She loved numbers and was a whiz at bookkeeping. Eventually, Nona began working for Wall ISD. First as the principal’s secretary and later as the business manager in the superintendent’s office where she remained until she retired. They were active members of the Wall Brethren Church where Nona taught Sunday School and served on the Board of Elders for many years.

Staying home and sitting idle were not in Warren and Nona’s vocabulary. The two had so many wonderful friends and spent endless hours playing poker, water skiing, going on snow skiing trips and traveling to different countries. Together Nona and Warren built a life filled with love, fun, devotion and faith. As an only child, Missy knew Nona and Warren as her first best friends. The three of them had so much fun together and shared so much love.

In 2001 Nona and Warren moved to Canyon, Texas to be near Missy and her family. Nona “Nan” was devoted to her grandchildren and never missed a game, rodeo or banquet. Her three grandchildren were her world. She put everything else to the side if one of her grandchildren needed her. Nan could do it all in their eyes!

She was preceded in death by Warren and both of her parents.

She is survived by her daughter Missy Harris and Randy Krupala of San Angelo; grandchildren, Pryce Harris and Bailee, Jake Harris and wife Kipty, Addi Harris; great granddaughter Vivian Kate, all of Canyon; siblings Carol Greear of Rogers, Ark and Steve Chenault of Plano.

The family would like to thank Monica, Monica and Cynthia for lovingly caring for Nona in her final days. Missy will never forget the support and sense of peace their presence brought.

A private service will be held for Nona by her family. A memorial reception celebrating the lives of both Nona and Warren will be held in San Angelo at later date to be announced.

The family suggests that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Meals for the Elderly or a favorite charity.

Emma Kaye Roberts Pitcock was born in San Angleo, Texas on Saturday November 5,1949 at 10am to Artell Green Roberts and Reba Faye Roberts. Kaye was called home to Heaven on August 13, 2025, to spend eternity with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Kaye said her prayers every day. If you met her or were a part of her life, she prayed for you. Kaye prayed for people she knew and for people she didn’t know but had seen and thought that they needed praying for. Kaye prayed for every one of Gaylon’s friends and coworkers and for her boy’s friends and coworkers. Kaye prayed during good times, and she prayed during not so good times. Kaye lived a life of prayer that could likely only be rivaled by that of her mother’s.

Kaye grew up as an only child on the family farm west of Robert Lee, Texas and attended the Robert Lee Baptist Church where she accepted Christ at the age of 9. Kaye was a student at Robert Lee ISD through her graduation in 1968. Kaye met Gaylon Lynn Pitcock, while attending Robert Lee ISD, they were married on June 21, 1969. They both attended Texas Tech for a short period of time. Kaye was a lifelong Red Raider fan which led to both of her sons being Red Raider fans. Gaylon and Kaye spent many Saturdays at Jones Stadium with Korey watching the Red Raiders, and made dozens of trips to Lubbock to see Blake while attending Texas Tech.

Both Gaylon and Kaye returned to Robert Lee in December of 1969 following the death of her father to help with things on the home place. After returning home to Robert Lee, both Kaye and Gaylon began working for General Telephone in San Angelo, Texas. Kaye left General Telephone shortly before the birth of the couple’s eldest son and remained a devoted stay at home mom for her two sons, Blake and Korey for much of their childhood, working at different businesses around Robert Lee and the west side of Coke County as the family needed. Kaye was a very proud parent and always loved her two boys even when they proved to be a handful. Kaye was well known as very good cook and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Kaye cooked countless meals and would take them to Gaylon and the boys in the sheering pens or out to the tractor where Gaylon was plowing or bailing hay. Kaye also administered first aid to Gaylon and the boys more times than anyone could count when they got banged up working around the place.

Kaye was a sweet soul who loved deeply and gave fully to her family, friends, church and community. She loved her Bible study group along with her pegs and joker friends. You could often find them at the coffee shop downtown several times a week playing cards. Both Kaye and Gaylon enjoyed playing dominos with all their friends and relatives and spent countless Friday and Saturday evenings around the dining room table laughing and telling stories while playing 42.

When asked, Kaye said her favorite memories were holidays and hunting season when everyone was together. Kaye would always welcome friends and family and make certain that everyone had a spot to sleep and that they were well fed during calling contests and weekend hunting events. Kaye always tried to make the holidays memorable; she especially loved spending time around the Christmas tree with her grandchildren watching them open gifts. Gaylon and the boys would bring hunting buddies or rodeo bums to the house and Kaye always made sure that they were made to feel at home and that they were always well fed.

Kaye was preceded in death by her parents, Artel and Reba Roberts and her husband Gaylon Pitcock. Kaye is survived by her sons, Blake Pitcock and wife Amy of Midland and Robert Lee Texas, Korey Pitcock and wife Lauren, grandchildren, Asher, Caleb, Mac and Abby of Abilene Texas along with many family members and friends who meant the world to her.

The family would like to say a special thanks to Camile Prince for the love, care and compassion she showed Kaye over the past several years, she has truly been a blessing as a friend and a caregiver. To the Robert Lee Care Center and the staff and Gentiva hospice, thank you, for your guidance support and care during this time.

To all of you that mom knew and loved her, thank you for the outpouring of love and support for the family and thank you most of all for the part you played in our dear sweet mother's life, she loved you deeply.

Mom, your boys are going to miss you. You and dad loved us and raised us right and did the best you could with what you had and made sure that our lives were better than your own. We always knew we were loved even when we were too stubborn to show it. As far as your boys are concerned you did it all exactly like you were supposed to and left nothing undone. Know that your work on earth is done and that you may rest easy with the heavenly father.

A visitation will be held at the Austin Street Coffee Shop in Robert Lee, TX, from 6:00-8:00pm on Friday, August 15, 2025. Memorial Service will be held at Robert Lee Baptist Church, at 2:00pm, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. 

Billie Jean Evans, 86, of San Angelo, TX was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025. Billie was born on October 12, 1938, in Tahoka, TX to James Bailey (JB) James and Billie Louise (Babe) Tolliver.

Billie attended San Angelo High School. She married Donald Eugene Evans, and together they had four children. She worked at Ethicon for 28 years and was a member of Harris Avenue Baptist Church. Billie loved to dance, sew, make crafts, travel, and attend chili cook-offs. She was always there when someone needed help or to visit them.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Bernice Owens, granddaughter, Amanda Evans, and great-granddaughter, Moriah Juarez.

Billie is survived by her four children, son, Edwin Evans (Pam) of Junction, TX, daughter, Dorinda Payne, son, Micheal Evans (Janet) of Southside, AR, and son, Thomas Evans; 9 grandchildren, James Payne (Christina) of Colorado City, TX, Amy Payne, Daniel Evans (Kathryn) of San Antonio, TX, Michael Evans II of Fort Worth, TX, Ashlee Crenshaw (Hayden) of Bloomington, TX, Shane Yatska (Ashley) of Clinton, AR, Jordan Yatska of Taos, NM, Justin Yatska of Laning, MI, and Somer Yatska of Southside, AR; 23 great-grandchildren, Joey Evans, Andy Evans, Jake Evans, Luke Evans, Malachi Juarez, Mordecai Juarez, Micaiah Juarez, McKenzie Juarez, Alex Wise, David Hisaw IV (Amanda), Burgandy Hisaw, Abby Payne, Miley Payne, Weston Payne, Henry Martinez, Keegan Martinez, Caleb Evans, Kirra Yatska, Aurora Yatska, Beck Yatska, Wyatt Yatska, Landon Vaughan, Paxton Vaughan; and 1 great-great-baby on the way McKenzie Lynne Hisaw; brother, Dan James of Breckenridge, TX, sister, Linda Hilgartner (Bobby) of Breckenridge, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be Monday, August 18, 2025, from 12:00pm-7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00am at the Harper Funeral Home Chapel.

There will be a private burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Winters, TX.

Any memorial donations in her honor may be provided to Meals for the Elderly. The family would like to thank San Angelo Nursing & Rehab and Angels Care Hospice for their exceptional care.

Shirley R. Whitesell Cheesman, 86, passed away August 10, 2025 in San Angelo, TX. Shirley was born on July 19, 1939 in Santa Rita, New Mexico to Charles Whitesell and Mary Johnson Whitesell. She married The love of her life Joe Cheesman on December 24, 1954 at Bethal Temple Church in San Angelo. They shared 67 incredible years before he passed in 2022. They raised a daughter Sherri Jo and was blessed with two granddaughters Lacy and Star as well as her beloved yorkie Molly. In 1963 they moved to Houston and enrolled in Southern Bible College at age 17 she was ordained in a motel room in New Mexico by Dr. Edwin Lewis Cole. In 1965 they moved back to San Angelo and later pioneered and pastored Full Gospel Assembly Church for 56 years until moms passing September 1st would have been 57 years. My moms and dads’ vision was a brand new, debt free sanctuary and 10 years late a family center/gym was also debt free. Shirley drew up the plans for the church and gym herself. They opened the new building/church on September 1, 1987.

Her favorite past times were camping, fishing, vacations in Junction and the Colorado mountains. Lady’s meetings, Ladies Retreats, Indian Mission Trips, Youth Camps, Kids Crusades as well as spending time with friends and family and her childhood friend Mary Ruth and best friends Geneva Vaughn, Betty Parker and Carol Dennis. Shirley pastored for many years but also built many churches on several Indian Reservations. (She would be in the kitchen colling while my daddy helped build including behind the scenes with Bro. Don and Naomi Burke). A fun fact about mom, she was a Jokster and on one of many vacations to Cloudcroft, NM with friends, family and Bro. Jim and Marsha Boatright, she changed out Bro. Boatright’s shampoo and put honey in it. We still laugh about this to this day.

She is survived by her loving daughter Sherri and husband David Hollebeke, two granddaughters Lacy Amyx, and Star and her husband Rory Burlew. In addition, she leaves one great granddaughter Mia and great grandson Kasey; as well as bonus shared kids, nephew Jay Merrill and niece Lisa Davis; sisters Dortha Hanna and Faye Meeks and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and her church family and her beloved Yorkie Molly. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Cheesman (3 years to the day of his passing) her parents Charles and Mary Johnson Whitesell, sister Helen Clevenger, brothers Charles Whitesell and Arnel Whitesell and (Bonus Kid) sister-in-law Mary Cheesman.

A visitation August 22, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Harper Funeral Home 2606 Southland Blvd. San Angelo, TX 76904. A funeral will be held at the funeral home on August 23, 2025 at 10:00 am. A graveside will follow at Belvedere Cemetery 3604 Arden Rd. San Angelo, TX 76901. Lunch for family and friends will be at Full Gospel Assembly Church 1017 Alexander San Angelo, TX 76901.

Officiating the services will be Bro. Jim Boatright and serving as pallbearers are Jerry Ripple Jr., Jason Ripple, Tim Cheesman, Jacob Jones, Jay Merril, Bill Whitesell. Honorary Pallbearers include Tony Arhelger, Steven Arhelger, Jerry Ripple Sr. and Roy Mills.

If you would like to continue mom’s mission, one of her greatest joys was the Indian Missions for backpacks filled with essential school supplies, blankets etc. for Christmas for Indian Children. Yearly donations can be made to Full Gospel Assembly, Indian Missions Fund P.O. Box 3865 San Angelo, TX 76902.

The family would like to give a special thanks to her church family and all that prayed for her. Especially her granddaughter Lacy that was her constant caregiver. She loved making her laugh when she no laughter. A question that always made her laugh was, What do you want to eat and she would laugh and give Lacy a funny look. Also, a special thanks to Interim Hospice, her nurse Janet and her aide Jessica for all their loving care. Another thanks to Erika, Malorie and Jeff for her previous stays at Encompass Rehab and the wonderful workers at Shannon Neuro Rehab, her doctors Marty Rivera, Therea Jeter, Shellye Harris for all the dedicated years they took care of her. Her friends Betty and Carol for their love and help, and a huge shoutout to Tabitha Baker for all the hard work that she does as the church secretary.

Gloria B. Medina, age 73 passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Gloria was born in Pecos, Texas. 

A visitation for Gloria will be held Friday, August 15, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home. A funeral service will occur Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home. 

Full obituary to follow.

James (J.D.) Cook, whose love and kindness touched all who knew him, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. Born February 5, 1937, in rural Hamilton County, Texas, to Alvin Jim Cook and Nina Lora Hughes, J.D. lived a life marked by generosity, integrity, and devotion to family and friends.

A proud Goldthwaite High School Eagle, J.D. discovered his interest in the agricultural industry in his teenage years. One memorable moment came when he borrowed a pickup, built sideboards, and took his ewe to the Fort Worth Stock Show—where it won first place that year and surprised everyone by giving birth to twin lambs.

After high school, J.D. moved to Jal, New Mexico, and began working for El Paso Natural Gas. In 1956, he married Wanda Lou Turk, with whom he shared two children and 56 years of marriage. They later settled in Sonora, Texas, where J.D. began his career in the wool and mohair industry. He eventually served as manager of West Texas Wool and Mohair in Mertzon, retiring from that position after 23 years. In 2012, he married his best friend, Shirley Hegdal Cook, and together they enjoyed traveling, dancing, and making the most of their time together.

J.D. is survived by his son, John David Cook; his daughter, Priscilla (Dick) Earhart; and his granddaughter, Lauren (Bayley) McCollum. He is also remembered by his sister, Linda Harvell; nephews, James Frank (Lindy) Cook, Andy (Cathy) Cook, and Doug (Angie) Turk; and many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by Wanda Lou Cook and Shirley Hegdal Cook; sisters, Blanche Biggs, Minnie Loyce White, and Wilda Harvell; and brothers, James Frank Cook and Kenneth Cook.

The family offers heartfelt thanks to Dr. Anderton and Sarah, Hospice of San Angelo, and Dr. Brewer for their compassionate care, and to Mary Ponce, Edna Johnson, and Norma Ornelas for their support and kindness.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Christian Chapel on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

Lucille Chewning, 84, of San Angelo passed away August 9, 2025, in San Angelo. Lucille was born on November 22, 1940, in Falmouth, KY to Elwood and Rosella Estep Beach. She grew up in Williamstown, KY and was adopted and raised by Melinda and Carter Ballinger. After High School she worked in retail sales for many years until relocating to San Angelo, Texas in 1980. In 1986, she started L&H Transport Services and served the funeral homes and surrounding counties for over 31 years until her retirement. Lucille was a loving mother and grandmother and friend. She was a self-made achiever that loved serving her community in the transport industry. She was very sociable and loved to laugh and visit with others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, adoptive parents and her husband Lewis Campbell. She is survived by her daughter Lynn Parsch and her husband Eric, of San Angelo; her grandchildren, Josh Parsch and his wife Sam, and Samantha Sipes and her husband Chase, all of San Angelo; and 4 great grandchildren, Wyatt Sipes, James Parsch, Averie Kime and Aiden Parsch; and extended family Sylvia Moya, Anyssa Moya & Alex Moya. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, colleagues and friends. Viewing services will be held Saturday August 16, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M, at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a private burial.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www. harper-funeralhome.com.

Bernice Mary Huff Hammerton of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2025, peacefully at her home. She was born January 27, 1927, to Nicholas and Mary Haber Huff of Pittsburgh, PA.

Bernice was born the youngest of 9 children. Growing up, she spent many hours listening to sports with her father on the radio prompting a passion for following many teams in Football, Baseball, and Tennis. As a child, she attended catholic schools in Pittsburgh. She graduated from John the Baptist High School. Her first job was at the 5 & Dime store then worked for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA. A place that perfectly reflected her lifelong love for books. As a young lady, some of her favorite pastimes were spent at the Saturday afternoon movies and on picnics with family and friends. It was at a picnic that she met Bruce Charles Hammerton. The couple married on the 10th of July 1954, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Bruce’s military career took them to California, Germany, Maryland, and Texas. While stationed in Germany the couple welcomed 2 sons, William (Bill) 1956 and Robert (Bob) 1957. After being transferred to Texas in 1970, the couple made San Angelo their home. Bernice enjoyed living in San Angelo and found her career home at Tom Green County Library.

Bernice is survived by her children: Bill (Donna) Hammerton and Bob Hammerton. Her Grandchildren: Kimberly Hammerton, Kyle (Kaitlyn) Hammerton, Crystal (Ryan) Stanford and Lauren (Neil) Rozell. Her Great-Grandchildren: Kaylee & Hawke Hammerton, Kamryn & Kallie Stanford, and Alyssa & Emma Rozell. Bernice is also survived by loving relatives in Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce, her parents, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters.

A rosary vigil and family visitation will be at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Cathedral Church of The Sacred Heart, with Msgr. Larry Droll as celebrant. The burial will follow the service, and Bernice will be laid to rest next to her husband in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Any memorial donations in her honor may be provided to Meals for the Elderly. The family would like to thank Dr. Erica Rabe and Dr. Melissa Aleta, along with the Shannon Hospital Staff. They would also like to thank Angel Care Hospice and their staff for their care.

Family and friends can share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Loy Marie Haley, 82, passed away on August 9, 2025, in San Angelo, TX. Loy was born on November 3,1942 to Loyd and Alma Asbeck. She lived most of her live in San Angelo. Graduating from Lake View High School in 1960. After graduation she married her beloved husband Bill on March 31,1961 and started the family she so dearly loved.

In 1985, Loy and family moved to Big Sandy, TX. Where they owned and operated Two Rivers Grocery. She enjoyed working by Bill’s side and her family for several years. In her time in East Texas, she made many dear friends and wonderful memories. Loy and Bill sold Two Rivers grocery and retired in 1991. After enjoying a brief time living in Holly Lake Ranch, she and Bill returned to San Angelo in 1995.

Loy was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist church for 27 years. She loved her church family, life group and bible studies. Loy loved everyone. The kindness and love she showed to her family, friends and strangers will leave a lasting testimony. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that she cherished. She also enjoyed many years of traveling and playing tennis with her ladies’ league.

Those left to treasure her memory include her beloved husband of 64 years, Bill Haley; sons, Mark Louis Haley (Yvonne Jenson), Tonkawa OK.; Tommy Haley (Carla Haley), Gladewater, TX. Grandchildren, Mark Haley (Drucilla Haley), Loy Toland (Casey Toland), Hannah Lux (Dawson Lux), Christian, Joshua, Benjamin, Samuel, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Sarah, Annah Haley. Brandi Chandler, Chris Haley (Deb Haley), Payton Haley and Parker Haley; Great grandchildren, Caleb, Chance and Cole Haley, Logan and Chase Haley, Leo Lux. Sister-in-law Jean Meek (Dave Richardson); niece Schuyler Cunningham (Ken Cunningham) Kailey and Bryce Cunningham. Extended family Cindy Patterson.

She is preceded in death by her father, Loyd Asbeck; mother and stepfather, Alma and Ted Tedder. Son, Lonnie Haley; and niece Heather Meek.

A graveside service will be held at Belvedere Cemetery, on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM.