Adela Camarena, 94, of San Angelo, TX passed away on Friday April 12, 2024. 

Adela was born in San Angelo to Jose and Maria Camarena. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1949. After graduation, she worked at Wallace Studio until it closed. Following this, Adela worked for ASU for 4-5 years before moving on to Crockett Elementary in the cafeteria. Afterwards, Adela went to work for Goodfellow Air Force Base as a cook until retirement. 

Adela was a very independent person who never married. She was the caregiver of her family, looking after her oldest sister. Adela was also a devout Catholic. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and served as a CCD teacher in her younger days. When she wasn’t working at the church or spending time with family, Adela enjoyed tending to her yard. She will be greatly missed. 

Adela was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Maria Camarena; brother, Victor Camarena; sisters, Ofrosina Martinez and Ramona Segura. 

Left to cherish Adela’s memory are her sisters Julia Santillan and Emilia Aguilar; brother, Jesse Camarena; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

Serving as pallbearers are Jaime Aguilar, Javier Aguilar, Joe Camarena, Edward Segura, Jose Luis Segura, and Fernando Santillan. 

The family would like to thank Dr. Viki Forlano and Gentiva Hospice for the love and care they gave Adela.

Betty Lou (Harry) Taylor passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday April 8, 2024 at the age of 88. She was born February 2, 1936 along with her twin sister, to Ernest and Alice Harry. She was born in Enochs, TX and grew up on a farm with her sisters, Sally and Carol. After her father’s death, her mother, along with the girls, moved to Lubbock.

After graduating high school, she attended Texas Tech where she met Weldon Lee Taylor. They fell in love and were married on May 26, 1956. They graduated in 1957.

Mom and Dad moved to Shallowater and then to Midland. Along the way they were blessed with three children: Cindy, Perry and Forrest. Mom and Dad were in the real estate business, with Dad being an appraiser and Mom a realtor.

Betty was a member of the Association of Realtors for over 50 years. She served as President of the Board of Realtors, NAR Director and a member of First Baptist Church. She also served on various boards in the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Weldon, her son Forrest and her sisters and their spouses.

She is survived by her children Cindy (Jeff) Harper, her son Perry (Anna) Taylor; her grandchildren J.D. (Ashley) Harper and Cristin (Bryan) Brockman; her great grandchildren Jeffery and GW Harper and Brynlee and Brooklynn Brockman. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mom loved her family dearly.

A special thank you to Amy Madrid and Ricky Hemphill for helping care for Mom. She loved you too. Mom loved her precious Poppy Dog.

The family will receive guests from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 15, 2024 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Gilbert De Hoyos Esqueda, 70, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

Gilbert was born on September 30, 1953 in Jimenez, Coahuila, Mexico to Salvador and Reynalda De Hoyos. Gilbert moved to Florida in 1970 and later lived in Nebraska before settling in San Angelo. He worked 40 years at BNSF Railroad as a machine operator. He met Margie Tellez in 1988, they have been in love ever since.

He loved fishing, going to casinos, and his music; dancing, and singing. Gilbert enjoyed watching WWE with his best friend, Roy, and hunting in his home town of Jimenez. Gilbert was a positive person with a strong will, and a silly nature. He would often find qualities in a person and give them a unique nickname. Gilbert was a walking GPS and could make all kinds of bird whistles. People loved to listen to his experiences from all the years traveling with the railroad. His dog, Xena, was his companion and loved going on rides with him

He is preceded in death by two sisters, Virtudes Casselberry and Idalia Lowe.

Gilbert is survived by his wife, Margie; 10 children, Amber De Hoyos of Nebraska, Damariz De Hoyos of Everett, Washington, Gilbert De Hoyos, Jr., Desiree De Hoyos, Gaston De Hoyos, Sarah De Hoyos, Juan Escobar, Joe Tellez, Mindy Tellez, and Mandy Porras all of San Angelo; four siblings, Glafiro De Hoyos of Jimenez, Coahuila, Mexico, Guadalupe Booker of San Angelo, Felicitas Park-Hill of Missouri, and Gildardo De Hoyos of Jimenez, Coahuila, Mexico; and 25 grandchildren.

Public viewing and visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, April 15, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Calvin Beeler, age 81, of Carlsbad, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Calvin was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Tyson and Margaret Beeler. Calvin spent his early years and adulthood living in state facilities and group homes until we were blessed to have him join our family in 2005 as his foster care family.

Calvin enjoyed life in his own way. He enjoyed parties, dances, cook outs, or any event that had food. He looked forward to the guys yearly camping and fishing trips to Colorado, family reunions, or just going. At home, he enjoyed walking around and sitting in his rocker or swing. He loved opening presents on Christmas Day, but most of all he loved spending time with his foster family and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 11, 2024 starting at 10 am followed by the funeral service at 12 pm. Burial will be held Monday, April 15, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at Greenwood Memorial Park. 

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents and one sibling, his special friend and housemate, Todd McCleery, his adopted aunts, Tommie Merchant and Trudy Martin.

He is survived by his large extended family: Joe, Radonnam Shanowa, Spencer, Dakoda, Shiloh, Weston, Levi and JD Riddle; JD (Pop) and Kay (Granny) Dennis; Tony (Poleboy) and Melanie Clinkscales and family; Mike and Tammy Dennis and family; Debbie and Randy Redman and family, David Dennis and Family; Mary and Robert White; Brenda and Darrold Deremo, Patricia Schifani, Larry Merchant, Billy and Chrissy Owens, Rodgie and Ken Mann, George Martin, Barbara and Chris Duncan and family, Daybreak and San Angelo State Supported Living Staff; special friend, Lindsey Laminack, CNA with Concho Hearts Hospice.

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.