Dora Grissom Mankin was born to William Langly and Ina Earl Grissom on March 10, 1935 in Cross Plains, Texas. She passed from this life on April 10, 2024 at home in Eldorado, Texas.

She was the oldest of seven siblings and said in her final years that she regretted that she outlived them all.

Dora’s parents moved from town to town as her father worked in road construction until he fell from a bridge in Dallas and broke his back. Shortly after his recovery, her father took work as a sharecropper and settled in Jones County on the Hampton farm in Truby, Texas where 

Dora and a couple of her younger siblings helped chop cotton and pulled bolls at harvest time.

It was in Truby that Dora took a job at Mr. Hampton’s general store and it was there that  she met James Edward Mankin. They were married on November 19, 1953 shortly after he returned from Korea.

The couple made their home in Truby where they raised two sons, James Randy Mankin and Michael Leon Mankin.

In addition to James’ oilfield job, the couple tried their hand at dryland farming and eventually began raising hogs. They raised several thousand head of hogs before James’ job with Wes-Tex Drilling Company  brought the couple to Eldorado.

Following his retirement, James and Dora spent many winters at Port Aransas where they made countless friends from among the “Winter Texans” who flocked to the island each season. While he loved catching flounder, Dora turned her attention to  beach-combing and enjoying her and arts and crafts. Her favorite time of the year, however, was during the warmer months as she enjoyed being outside and tending to her plants and flowers.  

Dora was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Randall Grissom, Darrell Grissom, Ellie Joe Grissom Kirk, William Earl Grissom, Jimmie Frank Grissom and Sharon Grissom Rister; and her husband James who left her side in 2016.

She is survived by sons Randy and wife Kathy of Eldorado and Mike and wife Rhonda of Prague, Oklahoma; grandchildren Holly Studer and husband Jeff of Chandler, Oklahoma, Dr. Sarah Mankin Garza and husband Marcus of Lubbock, J.L. Mankin and wife Jacy of Big Lake, and Courtney Clayton and husband Brannon of Sherman; and eight great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by sister-in-law Mary Grissom of Irving, brother-in-law Larry Olney and wife Ramona of Hawley, sister-in-law Marilyn Grant of Abilene, and brother-in-law Jerry Lynn Olney and wife Carla of Hamlin.

Dora was a member of Community Baptist Church in Eldorado.

A graveside service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13th at the Eldorado Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Community Baptist Church of Eldorado, Texas, P.O. Box 998, Eldorado, Texas, or a charity of your choice.

Rudolfo "Rudy" Perez, age 78 passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024. Funeral services will be on Saturday April 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Survivors include brother Ray Villegas and daughters Pat Arebalos and Terry Alvarado.

Jimmy Francis Bell, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on April 9, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents Thomas Ila and Frances Stuart Bell. Jimmy was a 1958 graduate of Tulsa’s East Central High School. Soon after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. It was while he was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force base, he met Nancy Guess at a 4th of July party. Jimmy and Nancy were married December 18, 1959, at Koberlin Primitive Baptist Church. While in the Air Force Jimmy and Nancy were joined by two children. Mark Allen Bell was born in San Antonio while they were stationed there. Rebecca Alice Bell was born in San Angelo, while Jimmy was stationed at Shemya in the Aleutian Islands. After departing the Air Force in 1963, the couple settled in Big Spring and then relocated to Dallas. While they were living in Dallas, David Anthony Bell was born, completing the family. After Dallas, the family settled in San Angelo in 1969. While in San Angelo, Jimmy sold life insurance for American National and then later, Jefferson Standard. In 1971, he transferred to Denver, Colorado with Jefferson Standard. After a year in Denver, the family returned to San Angelo to stay.

In the early 1980’s, Jimmy was become disillusioned with the insurance business and decided to dip in the oil field. He started as a mechanic helper in Big Lake and in six months decided to open a pumpjack engine repair service here in San Angelo with a partner. The business transformed from primarily service to sales. Jimmy would “run the roads”, buying and selling oilfield equipment. He knew every mechanic shop from Eastern New Mexico to Alabama and from South Texas and Kansas. He also knew what they needed and where to get it. He retired from oil field sales in 2012.

While in San Angelo, Jimmy and Nancy were active in the Fannin Elementary PTA, Northern Little League, and officers of the Lake View Athletic Booster Club. The Bell family were members of Lindell Avenue Baptist Church and the later, Edmund Boulevard Baptist Church.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Nancy. Also preceding him in death are brothers-in-law Warren P. Aldridge & Norman Guess, his sisters-in-law Marion Aldridge & Ruth Guess, brothers Tommy Bell & Johnny Bell, sister Barbara Dye and nephews Ray & Martin Aldridge.

He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Mark & Jeanne Bell of San Angelo, Becky & Henry Cash of San Angelo, and Dave & Genese Bell of San Antonio. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Betty Ward of Owasso, Oklahoma.

Jimmy was called “Pop” by his grandchildren, and they are: Joshua & Megan Frasier of San Angelo, Jacob & Brianna Frasier of Ballinger, Hayden & Elyssa Bell of College Station, Grayson & Elyse Bell of Midland, Lucas & Lauren Bell of San Angelo, Allison Bell of San Angelo, Erin Bell of San Antonio, Marshall & Rissa Cash of Boerne, and Brittney & Pat Riley of Nederland. Also special to Jimmy, were his 16 great-grandchildren, nieces from Big Lake and nephews from Jal, New Mexico.

Pop was a colorful character. He said he could sell a ketchup popsicle to a lady wearing white gloves. He loved being around his family, especially his grandchildren. Jimmy always ready to go on an impromptu trip, whether it be to Oklahoma City for the Big 12 Baseball Tournament or to Abilene to Olive Garden. As a young man, he enjoyed drag racing-lamenting the day he sold his Oldsmobile 442. His most enduring trait was his love for animals. If a bird had nested in equipment he needed to move, he waited for the eggs to hatch before he move the needed equipment. He also loved his dachshunds. Gretchen, Frank and Frannie were nearly as special as his kids.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 11th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Harpers Funeral Home. Pop’s funeral service will be at 1:30 at Harpers and a graveside service will be afterwards at 2:30 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Dr. Todd Gray, of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church, Brownwood, Texas, a longtime friend of Pop’s and honorary grandson, will serve as officiant. The grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Mark, Becky and Dave would like to thank Cassandra, Lindsey, Roxanne, Jacob, and Kim at San Angelo Nursing Home for their loving care they provided to our father. We would also like to thank Lewis his roommate, and Steve his across the hall neighbor for keeping dad out of trouble. 

The family asks, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Rust Street Ministries, San Angelo, St. Pius X St Vincent de Paul, San Antonio, or the Helen Rippitoe Memorial Nursing Scholarship, Angelo State University.

Sherre McClung Tankersley peacefully passed from her earthly home on Friday, April 5 after complications from a fall. Sherre, a lifelong resident of San Angelo, was born on June 26, 1941, to Jack and Lorene McClung. She graduated from Central High, San Angelo College and Texas Tech. She met her future husband, Max Tankersley, in San Angelo, and together raised their family enjoying many great times.

Sherre was also a lifelong teacher, having taught her sister to read years before entering Santa Rita, the neighborhood elementary school. All four McClung siblings, as well as the Tankersley children, Will and Amy, attended Santa Rita where Sherre later taught second grade for 40 years. 

Sherre’s special skills enabled hundreds of San Angelo students to enjoy reading. Around town she was always recognized as “Mrs. Tankersley!” or “Tank” by former students and fellow teachers. 

As a sports fan, Sherre cheered for her son’s tennis matches whether he was playing or coaching; she loved watching Cowboys play with her daughter and son-in-law; she encouraged her parents’ love of riding competitions. Sherre deserved the most applause for her ability to persevere after numerous health problems and always to reach for joy. 

Sherre will be greatly missed by her son Will Tankersley and daughter Amy Tankersley Hill, son-in-law, Garren Hill, sister Jode Johnson and brother Neill McClung and his wife Kim. She will also be missed by granddaughter, Trinity Southall, who has been a light in her life. She is preceded in death by parents, Jack and Lorene McClung and brother Jack Edward McClung. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 12th at 1 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel 435 W. Beauregard Ave San Angelo,TX. 76903 with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please bring a children’s book level k through 5 that will be donated to Santa Rita Elementary.

The family would also like to express thanks to Lyndale Assisted Living, Sagecrest/Baptist, and Gentiva Hospice for their care.

Morris Kay Rowlett, age 67, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. 

A visitation for Morris will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, Texas. A graveside service will occur Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Fairmount Cemetery, 1120 West Avenue N, San Angelo, Texas.

Wanda Lou Turk (Cook) passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024. She was born on April 10, 1938, to Mary Faye Cypert and Herbert Turk in Abbott, Texas. Wanda graduated high school in Jal. New Mexico. She worked as a secretary in the 1970s at Sonora High School and always remained a proud Sonora Bronco. She also held positions as a bookkeeper for the Mertzon Woolhouse and she worked part time in advertising sales. Throughout her adult life Wanda was an active member and leader in the Texas Presbyterian Women organization. After moving to San Angelo in 2005, she volunteered through the women’s auxiliary at Baptist Memorial and Area Agency on Aging. She obtained several certificates and pins for her continued dedication to volunteer work.

Wanda was an avid knitter and crocheter, although her sweaters sometimes were meant for those with three arms. She was always working on a project, and she loved to make blankets and scarves for her loved ones. Wanda also enjoyed playing mah jong, reading, watching movies, and attending theatre events. Music was also a big part of her life. She played the church organ, worked for a radio station, and even into her later years knew all the words to most Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, and Elvis songs. She could sing most Presbyterian hymns by memory, which is no small feat.

Wanda cherished her time spent with family. She loved wholeheartedly being an aunt, mother, and grandmother and she will be remembered as the best.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Faye and Herbert Turk, her brother Ed Turk, sister-in-law Bobbie Jo Turk, her son-in-law Steve McCollum, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is survived by her Son John David Cook, her daughter, P.J. Earhart (Dick Earhart), her one and only granddaughter, Lauren McCollum (Bayley Masera), J.D. Cook all of San Angelo; her nephew Doug Turk and Angie Turk, Maggie Turk and Eddie Turk of Livingston; cousins Charlotte Barr of Hillsboro and Carolyn Bennett of Corsicana, Texas.

A memorial service with will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024 at St. Mark Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am.

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

Rachel Susan "Sue" Baucham Lang Williams, 81, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday, April 12, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 7:00 PM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 13, 2024 at St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Rachel Susan(Sue) Baucham Lang Williams was born on April 29, 1942 to Fountain and Gradie Lee Jackson Baucham in McCamey.(3rd oldest child) Sue attended school in McCamey at Dunbar Elementary, Jr High and graduated from Dunbar High School. She united with South Union Baptist Church at 11years old and baptized. As a faithful servant, she served as Sunday School Clerk, Youth Leader and Choir Soloist for many years. She was a member of the "The Miss Ebony Club" (Stokes/Parker District Black Women's Club) Sue excelled in academics on state level and participated in all sports offered by Dunbar High School.

Sue married Hurseful Lang in McCamey in 1959 and moved to Mesa, Arizona as he served in the United States Airforce. In 1969, she returned to TX and made San Angelo her home with her children. Sue immediately united with St Paul Baptist Church. She attended San Angelo Business College. She worked at San Angelo State Supported Living Center two years. After a short stay in Fairbanks, Alaska, Ft Walton Beach, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama she returned to San Angelo in 1978. Sue reunited with St Paul Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her health declined. Sue enjoyed singing in the choir, instructing art classes in Vacation Bible School and always cherished serving our Lord with her numerous gifts mostly at St Paul Baptist Church.

Sue married her best friend, lover and protector John Williams Jr in Spring 1983. They spent 27 years together helping the San Angelo Community prosper.

She leaves 32 survivors to always remember how much she loved her family. Sue's five children who cherish her precious memory are Patricia White Thompson, Rochelle Lang, Paul Lang, Sabrina Lang and Cecelia Lang. Sue's forever in her heart 6 grandchildren, Stephen DeWitt, Marcia Jones (Felsia), Terry White, Gary White, Mark Brown and Erica Lang. She adored her 12 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grands. Sue is survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters, numerous first cousins she considered sisters and brothers.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, John Williams Jr, parents, Fountain and Gradie Lee Baucham and oldest brother, Donald Leonard Jackson Baucham.

Sherry Ileen Clift, of San Angelo, passed away on April 6, 2024. She was born on October 19, 1946, in San Angelo, TX, to Cecil and Leta “Jean” Turner.

Sherry attended and graduated from Lake View High School. She married James Donald “Don” Clift on August 15, 1968, and had one child, Sherry Sue Clift Hall.

Throughout the years, Sherry worked for General Telephone, managed a franchise restaurant with Don, and finally settled into her final career for News Photo as a layout editor, where she received Employee of the Year in 1998. After years of a job she truly enjoyed, she retired in 2008.

Once a member of San Angelo Bass Club, Sherry was an avid fisherman in her younger years and could be found most weekends in her kayak on the lake with her fishing pole. She was also well known for her green thumb and her beautiful crochet. Her home was the place where sick plants came to life when everyone else had given up hope!

She had a passion for words and loved a great crossword puzzle. Dictionaries and thesauruses were constant companions, along with many, many skeins of yarn and her crochet needles. She touched so many lives with her beautiful, crocheted afghans and had been working on them and sharing them until her passing.

A memorial service will be held on April 20, 2024, at 11:00 am at San Angelo Cowboy Church.

Sherry is preceded in death by her father Cecil Turner, her mother Jean Turner, her husband Don Clift, and her nephew Christopher Tiftickjian.

Her survivors include daughter Sherry Hall and husband Gayland, sister Angie Turner, grandchildren Justin Hall and Amanda, Kris Hall and Stephen Winkel, great grandchildren Whitney Hall White and Jeremiah, Madison Hall, Tyler Hall and fiancé Lindsey Larremore.

Survivors also include nephews and nieces Cody Tiftickjian, Andrew Tiftickjian, Heather Durst, and Holli Hasserodt.