Our dear friend and Spiritual Sister Bobbie passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 25, 2024. Bobbie was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and loving Sister. 

Bobbie Dean Rice Mhoon was born May 3, 1936 in Bazette, TX in Navarro County to Damon and Mildred Schultz Rice. She grew up 6th of 11 children. When 17, she met Sanford Daly Mhoon, one of the neighborhood boys, on a blind date. Soon they were married, January of 1954. At the time of marriage Sanford was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, so they settled in San Antonio, moving to San Angelo around 1958. Just two months ago, they celebrated their 70th anniversary. 

In 1960, after moving to San Angelo, a pivotal point in Bobbie's life occurred when two of Jehovah's Witnesses called at her door. Bobbie began studying the Bible with Grace Holder and Ollie Simmons. At first Sanford struggled with neutrality  but continued studying along with Bobbie. Soon, they were baptized together in the North Concho River in April 1961. At this time four of their six children were born. The twins came in 1965. 

Bobbie spent her life raising children and serving Jehovah in the Allendale and Riverside congregations in Austin, and River Park in San Angelo. She and Sanford were so much fun to be around they had no trouble making many friends among Jehovah's people. In the summer she would auxiliary pioneer or spend 60 hours helping others to learn of the hope Jehovah gives. She would be accompanied by her children and relied on many friends due to not having a car.  She and Sanford greatly enjoyed pioneering and serving Jehovah together faithfully through the years. 

Bobbie is preceded in death by an infant son, Jason. She is survived by her husband Sanford. Six children, William, Glenn (Deborah), Cindy (David), Barbara Sullivan, Quinton (Priscilla) and Vincent (Desiree). Also 20 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She was always a loving mother to us all and will always be missed. 

Florence Fielder McKinney, age 91, of San Angelo, Texas went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Florence or "Flo," as she was known by most, was born and grew up in Henan, China , as a child of Missionary parents. She was the youngest of 5 children. 

Flo moved to the United States with her family when she was 15 years old. After graduating High School, she went to Baylor University where she met her husband and life long love of her life, L.G. McKinney. She eventually went on to earn her Master's Degree from Texas Christian University in Special Education. Flo worked as a diagnostician to help special needs children succeed in learning and living a full life.

More recently, Flo was very involved with Auxiliary at the Baptist Retirement Community. Always gregarious, she loved spending time with friends and her infectious laugh and compassion will never be forgotten.

Flo is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her 4 siblings, her grandchildren: Anya and Annalise. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Daniel McKinney (Rebecca); her daughter, Debra Childers (Virgil), as well as her grandchildren: Ariel, Aaron, Gavin, Adriana and Angela, nieces and nephews.

Psalm 23:6 - Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord, forever.

Memorial service to be held at the Baptist Retirement Community Chapel on April 12th, 2024 at 2PM.

Phyllis Louise Walcott, or “Memom” as she was affectionately known, was born March 22, 1941, in San Angelo Texas to Herbert Dixon Affleck and Veronica “Betty” Affleck. Phyllis was the eldest of 3 children, Robert “Bobby” Affleck, who preceded her in death, and Dianne Faith. Phyllis attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School. When Phyllis was in first grade she would meet her future husband, fourth grader Ronald Dale Walcott “Ronnie”. Ronnie and Phyllis, against all the odds, would be married on May 20, 1957. This union would spring the birth of four children; Laura Dale Richter, Kristi Ann Stone, Dennette Marie Shoob, and Ronald Michael “Mike” Walcott. As the matriarch of the Walcott family, Phyllis would pave the way for Ronnie to begin laying the foundation together for Aladdin’s Carpet Company. They opened their doors in 1968, and are still providing services to the Concho Valley to this very day. Another great joy for Phyllis was when she became a grandmother and was granted the name “Memom”. Phyllis was known for her numerous attributes. She held an unbreakable faith in our Lord and her husband and children. Her kindness and patience were infinite and unwavering. She was truly the pillar of her family, and her empathic nature had the valiance to overcome the most turbulent of times in the lives of all whom she encountered. On March 31, 2024, Phyllis left her earthly home and entered the kingdom of heaven. Her light will never truly be replicated but will live on in her surviving Husband, 4 children, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and several pets that she loved dearly.

The rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Msgr. Larry Droll as celebrant. The burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

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

Marvis Louise Gay Wilburn was born in West Greene, Alabama, to Irving and Audrey Burton Gay on April 4, 1925. Known affectionately as "Meme" or "Aunt Sissy" by so many relatives, she will be remembered for her compassionate heart, caring, loving, giving, and thoughtfulness. One of her greatest joys was sending birthday cards to relatives and friends. She was a grocery store worker for many years before entering the nursing profession in 1966. This was a dream come true from the young age of fifteen. She retired in 1990. Marvis loved volunteering her time, such as serving on her church's Bereavement Committee, cooking and baking desserts. Her hobbies were painting, crocheting, quilting, cooking, canning, and gardening. Only recently, we learned that she enjoyed writing poetry that started as a young girl on the farm. Marvis was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dewral "Bud" on September 25, 1995, after 52 years of marriage; twin sister Margaret; brothers Roy, Clyde, James and Irvin; sister Mary Elizabeth. 

She is survived by sons Alfred Wilburn and Robert Alton Wilburn. Grandchildren Brett Wilburn; Keith Wilburn (Hope) and great-grandchildren Jonathan, Justin, Braden and Lily, and great-great granddaughter Salem; Todd Wilburn (Joni) and great-grandchildren Amber and Brooke and great-great grandson Eli. Many nieces and nephews. Marvis asked that relatives, friends, and neighbors be thanked and recognized for their many years of help and assistance that enabled her to live independently in her home until age 92. Thank you to the wonderful caregivers and staff at Reagan County Care Center for their loving care and kindness. And to the doctors and medical staff at Reagan County Hospital, who gave care to her many times. 

Visitation will be at First Baptist Church, Big Lake, Texas, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. 

Interment will be at the Glen Rest Cemetery Pavilion immediately after the funeral. 

The service will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube at First Baptist Church Big Lake Texas. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity or to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 459, Big Lake, TX 76932.

Terri Chance Teed, age 62, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Juan Holguin Fernandez, 92, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in San Angelo surrounded by his family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Friday, April 5, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Very Rev. Santiago Udayar, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Juan was born April 21 1931 in St Thomas, North Dakota. He held many jobs in his young life including field work, landscaping, janitorial and various kitchen jobs. After saving money for years, he and his wife Anita opened their first business in 1964 called the Topo Chico Bar then preceded to buy the Taxco Cafe which they rebranded into Fernandez Cafe in 1967. Juan took great pride in his restaurant and made it a point to come out from the kitchen and personally check on his customers to ensure his food was always hot and delicious. His restaurant became famous for their well-known salsa and enchilada sauces. His family continues to use his special recipes to this day at Fernandez Restaurant. In addition to owning a business, he enjoyed watching sports and running his famous football pots. He loved dancing and even won first place in a Mambo dancing contest. He could always be seen helping his sons with their concerts and events. Being young at heart, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and taking them out to eat regularly. He made several friendships throughout his lifetime and will be remembered for his contagious laughter and smile.

Juan is survived by his two daughters, Teresa Terrazas and husband Mike, Elsa Rodriguez and husband Roy; and a son, Johnny Fernandez and wife Sonya; two brothers, Ernesto Fernandez, and Margarito Fernandez; and two sisters, Trinidad Fernandez, and Amalia Fernandez; several grandchildren, Michelle Chapa and husband Daniel, Jason Fernandez, Lisa Terrazas and fiancé Casey Straughn, Andrew Fernandez and wife Monica, Roy Rodriguez and Lorenzo Rodriguez; several great grandchildren, Olivia Tobias, Michael Chapa, Isabella Chapa, Baylee Fernandez, and Memphis Leopard, as well as one great-great grandchild, Camila Hernandez. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eligio and Emilia Olguin Fernandez; three brothers, Jose Fernandez, Anastacio Fernandez, and Marcial Fernandez; and two sisters, Margarita Fernandez, and Enriqueta Fernandez.

He is also preceded in death by his wife, Anita; and children Jose Carrillo, Mike Carrillo, Juanito Fernandez, Yolanda Fernandez, and Robert Fernandez.

Pallbearers will be Jason Fernandez, Andrew Fernandez, Roy Rodriguez, Lorenzo Rodriguez, Daniel Chapa, III and Jaime Rangel. Honorary Pallbearers will include Tony Andros, Naco Valadez, Freddie Biera, Henry Hogeda, Jr, and Tommy Andros.

The family wants to thank the team from Interim Hospice, specifically Bailey Baker and Espi Ramirez. Their care and compassion were appreciated during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of San Angelo, 36 E. Twohig Ave., San Angelo, Texas 76903.

Patricia Helen Tabano, also known as Pat, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, in San Angelo at the age of 62.

She was born November 15, 1961 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to the late Dominick and Frances Tabano.

Pat was a beloved partner, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Pat had a zest for life, always up to do the wild things, and a heart made of pure gold. She loved spending time with her family and friends, cooking and had an immeasurable passion for animals. She shared 30 years with the love of her life, Larry Curb.

She is preceded in death by her father, Dominick Tabano; mother, Frances Tabano; and brother, Anthony Tabano.

She is survived by her partner, Larry Curb of San Angelo; step-son, Billy Curb; niece and nephew, Michelle and Hector Ortega of San Diego; nephew; Patrick Tabano of Cleveland; niece, Brittany Tabano of San Diego; nephew, Michael Tabano of San Diego; great-niece, Marissa Ortega; and great-nephews, Mark Ortega and Jeremiah Tabano of San Diego.

Donald G Hillis was born to William and Dorothy Hillis on May 30, 1941, in Providence, Rhode Island.

His family moved to Brooklyn, New York when he was 4 years of age. Don lived in Brooklyn until he joined the Air Force in 1959. He served 20 years in the Air Force, returning in 1980. During his military time, he was stationed in New Hampshire, Texas, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and then back to Texas again.

After retiring from the Air Force, he worked at the then St. John’s Hospital as a bio-medical equipment technician, then went to GTE as a switch technician and then to Mitsubishi at Mathis Field as an avionics quality assurance inspector. When Mitsubishi closed in 1983, he then went to work at Goodfellow AFB where he retired once again in 2003 as a Training Manager. He went on to work part-time as a recreation aide at the GAFB Recreation Camp at Lake Nasworthy.

Don had a passion for reading and crossword puzzles. He enjoyed visiting with his Wednesday morning breakfast group each week until he was unable to do so anymore.

Survivors include his son, William Hillis, and his girlfriend Patti Shore, as well as his daughter, Debbie Horeis, and her husband Paul. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Cynthia Hillis, Chelsea Pehl and her husband Alex, Hanna Cain and her husband Brandon, Holly Horeis, and Heidi Horeis. Additionally, he leaves behind seven great-grandchildren: Ryan Hillis, Madison Pehl, Gracie Pehl, Sadie Pehl, Ka’Miyah Hillis, Cru Cain, and Kisner Cain.

Preceding him in death are his parents, William and Dorothy Hillis, along with two brothers, Edward Hillis, and James Hillis, and his wife Marilyn Hillis.

A special thank you is extended to Gentiva Hospice and Brayden Park Assisted Living Facility for their care and support.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home.

A beautiful soul gained her angel wings March 31, 2024, after a brief illness. Marta Poss Anderson Grayson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Marta was born on May 12, 1952, in San Angelo to John and Weeta Poss.

Marta loved to spend time with family and friends and was an excellent hostess. Rocky and Marta’s home was the most warm and welcoming place. The door was always open with a fresh glass of sweet tea or an ice-cold beer and Jimmy Buffett playing in the background. You couldn’t help but smile just pulling in the driveway. So many of the world’s problems were solved in their backyard. It was just a home but the people and love in it, made it one of the best places to be. It was an oasis that will always be remembered fondly.

In the years following Rocky’s passing, Marta continued to make sure everyone knew how much she loved them as her life was changing. Her family was very thankful when she met Jesse Bailey (JB) Grayson and eventually married him. Marta and JB’s families blended well together and have been beyond blessed to share this season of life. JB did everything within his power to give Marta all the things she wanted including a beautiful greenhouse for all her plants. Marta had a green thumb and grew the most beautiful flowers. She also loved to travel and always had the best pictures to share.

Marta is survived by her husband Jesse Bailey Grayson, sons Andrew Alwine (Ashley Alwine) and Patrick Anderson (Dara Anderson), bonus children Lauri Herndon (Randy Herndon) and Kristy Brody (Patrick Brody), sisters Maurie Poss Farr (Bobby Allen) and Michelle Poss Seay (Marvin Seay), grandchildren Skylar Alwine, Austin Alwine, Aiyden Alwine, Kashmir Clement, Preston Alwine, Drew and Samantha Robbins, Helen Herndon, Jacob Brody, and Levi Brody. Marta is also survived by her nieces who looked at her as an extra mom Laurie Jones (James Jones), Jaime Thomas (Greg Norman), Chelsea Young (Casey Young), and Carlea Newell, as well as other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by close friends Barry Alwine (Belinda Alwine) and Stasey Kadlacek (Nick Kadlacek) and many more who will miss her greatly.

Marta was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, James (Rocky) Anderson Jr., brother Kirby Poss, sister Marsha Kaye Poss, and parents John and Weeta Poss.

A visitation will occur on April 6, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. A celebration of life is also being planned for a later date. An incredibly large hole has been left in our family and Marta will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Your prayers are appreciated during this time.

Margetta Levelle (Pettitt) Black (92) of San Angelo, TX went to be with her Lord on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024.  Margetta was born on February 29, 1932, in Brownfield, Texas to Tom and Maggie Pettitt.  Margetta attended and graduated from Hermleigh High School in 1950. She soon met her husband, Clyde Darrell Black, in Snyder, Texas. They were blessed with 53 years of marriage before he passed away. Margetta loved to share the story of how she and Darrell shared the exact same birthday, as Leap Year babies, on February 29, 1932.  Margetta spent her life working in retail for J.C. Penny. She also enjoyed an employment for 20 years at Merle Norman Cosmetics in San Angelo.

Margetta is survived by her son Rodney Black, son-in-law, Steve Fowler, her sister Zetta Merle Claxton, grandchildren and their spouses as follows: Jennifer Ensminger, Cori Miears and husband Bryan, Rikke’ Flores and husband Isaac, Kylie Chadwick and husband Tyler, Hayden Black and wife Sarah.  Great-grandchildren Kezlyn, Preslee, Graye, Layne, Maren, Eden, Logan, Payton, Treasure, Noah, and Jaxon.  Great-great grandchildren Bentley and Berkley and numerous nieces and nephews.

Margetta was preceded in death by her parents, husband (Darrell Black), daughter Connie Fowler, brother Gail Pettitt, sister Clovis Shipley, grandson Jeromy Ensminger, and daughter-in-law Rikke Black.

Margetta was strong in her faith and lived her life as a dedicated Christian. She attended College Hills Baptist Church, Immanuel Baptist Church and Glen Meadows Baptist Church while living in San Angelo.

Visitation will be at Harper's Funeral Home on Thursday April 4th, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be at Harper Funeral Home on Friday April 5th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., followed by graveside service at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers are Hayden Black, Isaac Flores, Tyler Chadwick, Bryan Miears, Logan Miears, Noah Johnson, and Jaxon Johnson

The family would like to thank the Robert Lee Nursing Center for the excellent care and service they provided Margetta over the past 3 years.  The family would also like to say a special thank you to our family friend Shannan Sawyer. Shannan made countless trips to Robert Lee just to spend numerous hours, every week, loving on Margetta.