Betty Jean Monette, 76, of Mertzon. Went home to be with Christ Wednesday, February 7, 2024 ,at 8:27 PM in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 14, 2024, at Mertzon Cemetery with Chaplain Scott Melton, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Betty Jean was born June 17, 1947 to Ben Smith and Velma Crisp in San Angelo. She lived most of her life in Irion County. She attended Bible College and was a devout child of Christ. Betty married Larry Monette in 1968 and they had two children, Sandra Jean in 1970 and Joseph Blake in 1973. Although she lost both in childbirth, she cherished their memory and spoke of them often. Betty had many jobs in her 75 years of life, but her calling was in helping others and spent most of her career in home health care, retiring at the age of 70 in Brownwood. Betty loved crafting, quilting, and gardening. She was funny and loved a battle of wits or a good game of dominoes.

Betty is survived by her husband of almost 56 years, Larry Monette of San Angelo; a sister, Cora Ellen Boys of Wilmington, Delaware; and a multitude of nieces, and nephews that she loved as if they were her own.

Betty is being met in heaven by her parents, her two children, her siblings, Greenville "Hank" Smith, William "Delbert" Smith, Joseph "Jodie" Smith, Benny Smith, Henry "Pete" Smith, Myrtle Smith, Janie Lee Dyson, Duwain Smith, and her twin brother, Billy Dean Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be D. "Scooter" Smith, Benny Smith, Robert "Bob" Smith, Matthew Duke, Joe Duke and Tony Calzada.

David "Dave" Allen Shores, age 74 of San Angelo, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Dave was born September 27, 1949 in Richmond, Indiana to Moses and Elva (Lantz) Shores. He had five older siblings, Sara Ruby, who died in infancy, Evelyn, Jack, Gene, and Phylis. By the time Dave was born his siblings were grown and even had children of their own. He grew up with his nieces and nephews.

He grew up on the family farm in Richmond and enjoyed playing baseball as a boy. His father was a policeman and when he retired moved the family to St. Petersburg, Florida. After a couple years there they relocated to Crystal River. There he graduated from Crystal River High School. Dave enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1968 and served for several years. Upon discharge he worked in the grocery business in Florida. Afterwards would begin a lifelong career in truck driving. He would also live in Texas, Wyoming, and Colorado. He hauled just about anything and everything, everywhere. Later in life he would purchase his own 18-wheeler and become owner operator. His CB radio handle was The Texas Ghost! He made lifelong friends out there on the road and even met a couple wives. When the truck got to be too much for him, he would go on to drive pilot cars for oversized loads. He fully retired several years ago.

David married several times and raised many children, almost all boys, several of which were still a big part of his life and still called him dad. He sure did love kids! On June 27,1980 He married Paula, and in 1982 they would have his only biological child, a daughter, Kara whom he affectionately called squirrel. Paula brought into the marriage two boys, Chris and Caleb. Both stayed close to Dave even after the marriage ended in the early 1990's. Paula and David even reconnected and became close friends and spoke often the last few years. To know Dave was to love him. He had a contagious personality.

He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings.

Survivors include his only daughter, Kara Hubbard and husband Scott and children Liam and Charlotte of Norman, Oklahoma; "sons", Christopher McDaniel and wife Theresa of Morton, Caleb McDaniel and wife Leslie and son Cameron of San Angelo, Kelsey Holland and wife Bethany and children Brantley and Kynlee of Paris, Harley Martin currently deployed with the United Stated Marine Corps and James Martin of Paris; a half-brother, Tom Clark of Reno, Nevada; and countless nieces and nephews and cousins and a host of friends.

The family would like to especially thank Shannon Medical Center and the doctors, nurses, medical and support staff who cared for David. He was very well taken care of.

F.W. "Bud" Word, 82, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, in San Angelo.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Sherwood Cemetery with Pastor Mark Krause, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Word was born on October 25, 1941 in Cameron to Clayton and Bertha (Balkum) Word. He lived in Mertzon until moving to San Angelo. He was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, and worked in the oil and gas industry as a roughneck for more than 40 years. Bud was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loved to talk about politics with anyone who would listen.

Survivors include his beloved great-nephew, Chuck Kuykendall and wife Deanna of McKinney; and many friends including, Tim Worley, Adam Rubalcaba, and James Wimberly all of San Angelo. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Bitsy Word; a niece, Vickie Kuykendall; and great-nephew, Lonnie Kuykendall.

Adelle Lackey, resident of San Angelo passed away on February 1, 2024. Born in San Angelo on January 27th, 1943, she was the third daughter of Leora K Miller and George Washington Faulks.

Known lovingly as “Nani” by her family, she was the glue that held them all together. She married the love of her life B.H. Lackey on December 15th, 1969. They met at Boots Saddle Club where it was love at first sight. They enjoyed 54 joyous years together.

Adelle graduated from Flowing Wells High School in Tucson, AZ. She was a loyal employee of GTE/Verizon for 39 years and moved with the company to Ft. Wayne, IN and then Tampa, FL. Upon retirement Bud and Adelle chose to return home to San Angelo.

She was a lover of nature, especially flowers. She took pride in working on her lawn. A natural artist, she was a talented painter and enjoyed drawing. Her favorite painter, Bob Ross, was a frequent source of entertainment and education in her home. Most of all Nani was full of love for her family and was very proud of everyone. She was always a compassionate and empathetic listener while being a steady, strong rock one could count on. Nani was the best example of hard work and dedication and instilled that virtue in her children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Jim Don Faulks, Gary Faulks, sisters Leatrice Newman, Charlie Thigpen, and Joy Faulks.

Adelle is survived by her husband B.H Lackey. Her children; son, Robert Lackey (Tiffany) and daughter, Lori Lackey Baker. Grandchildren Jessica Steffy (Richard), Steven Warden, Heather Ortiz (Justin), Randy Baker Jr., Ashley Briseño (Eric). As well as many great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Harper Funeral Home at 11 am on Monday, February 5, 2024. The burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

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

Joshua Hastings, Jr., age 83 passed away Thursday February 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St Luke's Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Eldorado cemetery. Survivors include sons Leonard Hastings, Johnny Factor, George Factor; daughters Brenda Lacy and Nancy Terry and sister Rosetta Lozano.

Douglas Dwayne Jones, 48, of San Angelo passed from this life into eternity on January 31, 2024.

Douglas was born on November 19, 1975, in Abilene, Texas to Lee Roy and Linda Jones, who preceded him in death. 

As a young boy, he enjoyed fishing with his parents, playing football and baseball, along with camping. He grew up in Abilene, but moved to Colorado City for his high school years, graduating in 1994. He moved to San Angelo shortly after high school and started working in landscaping. He worked hard and became an amazing landscaper under Neal Aylor.

He met and fell in love with Christy the Summer of 2000 and they were soon married on September 1, 2001. After a wonderful honeymoon in Washington State, the couple lived in San Angelo and bought their first home together. They were blessed with five amazing children, Emily, Brett, Fletcher, Gavin and Holden. Psalms 127:3-4 says, children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. If you knew Doug, you knew about his family, he was very proud of each one of them. He was the best husband and dad to his little tribe. 

In March 2017, his dream of running his own company came true when he started Jones Southern Scapes, LLC with his wife. When Doug took care of your lawn, you weren’t just a client, you became a friend and many are more like family. He taught his children the value of hard work and the value of a dollar as they worked Summers alongside him. 

When he was not hard at work, he was being the best involved dad ever from coaching his children’s flag football and basketball teams to cheering them on in all their interests and accomplishments. He loved to go camping, fishing, hunting, grill, watching any sport, but football and baseball were his favorites. Always a true Cowboys fan. He loved to travel and especially just hanging out with his family playing games on family night. Phase 10 is a family favorite and would bring out his competitiveness. He was a godly man and led his family well, not just at home, but also being an active member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church where he had served in the children’s area as a Sunday School teacher. He was never too tired after working a long week to enjoy a date night with his bride. They celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on September 1, 2023. 

Left behind to treasure Doug’s memory are his wife, Christy and their precious children, Emily, Brett, Fletcher, Gavin and Holden. His brother, James Jones, nephews, Jessie (April) Jones and their boys, Logan and Liam, nephews, Isaac and Dawson Jones. Many special aunts, uncles, cousins, his mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law, along with many, many friends. 

Doug will be greatly missed by his wife and children the most, but since he never met a stranger, he will always be missed and remembered for his laid back personality, contagious smile, and being a true friend.

Visitation will be from 5PM-7PM Sunday, February 4th at Johnson’s Funeral Home. His funeral service will be Monday, February 5th at 10AM at Glen Meadows Baptist Church with interment to follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery. 

Pallbearers are Brett Jones, Scott Landreth, Jason Ussery, Scott Carter

Pete G Romero, Sr., age 73 passed away Wednesday January 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held Saturday February 3, 2024 at St Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sonora cemetery. Survivors include sons Pete Romero Jr, Lee Romero, Shaun Romero and sister Lidia White. 

Anthony "Tony" DeZell, 58, of San Angelo passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with a family visitation from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, February 5, 2024 at Northridge Baptist Church with pastor James Jones, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family is working on the obituary and will be posted when completed.

A lifelong educator, provider, and adventurer, Ken Whitley died peacefully on January 31st, 2024 at Shannon Hospital. Ken taught English for 35 years and had an extraordinary way with words. He also had the foresight to write his own obituary, and it follows:

"I, C. Kenneth Whitley was born in December of 1946 and was adopted at birth by Charles C. and Ethel O. Whitley of Llano, Texas. I attended and graduated from Llano High School, then moved to San Marcos, graduating from Southwest Texas State University in 1971. I taught in Houston for two years and Mertzon for three more. After those five great years, I was offered the job at Lake View High School in San Angelo, which would be my beloved home for 30 years, sharing a little time with Central High School . After retirement, I returned as an ELL tutor for the next twelve years. I cannot thank my students enough for making all of those years so exciting and so much fun.

"Having been married and divorced, I was lucky enough for a beautiful divorcee to move in next door in the late 80's. We dated for a couple of years, and I proposed while we were on vacation in Cabo San Lucas. We married in October of 1991.

"I had the good fortune to live an action-filled life outdoors, whether it was tuna fishing in Cabo, salmon fishing in Alaska, scuba diving in the Virgin Islands, partying with my wife and sons in Puerto Vallarta, or hunting with my friends in West Texas. My greatest joy was in sharing my adventures with those I loved.

"I've always said that I started out adulthood with a small family, and am now blessed with more family than I could have hoped for. I am preceded in death by my father, Charles, and my mother, Ethel, and will be survived by my wife, Donna and my stepsons Doug and John. I love them more than I can express, I'm also survived by my brother, Mickey, my sister-in-law Karen, my nephew, two nieces, several first cousins in Belton, and countless exchange students. I've loved each of them with all my heart, and he hoped that I did a good enough job letting them know that.

"There's no reason to hold a service in my honor. In lieu of a memorial or flowers, please donate to Meals for the Elderly or the Women's and Children's Shelter.

"I've lived a great life, and have lived it longer than I thought I would."

Ken will be severely missed by his loving and grateful family. In honor of his wishes, official memorial services will not be held, but his family encourages all who loved him to celebrate his life in a way of their choosing.

Edward Glenn Housley, age 74 of San Angelo, TX, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. Eddie was born to Harold D. and Nettie Buffalo Housley on May 11, 1949 in Jonesboro, AR.

Eddie was a 1967 graduate of Valley View High School and attended Arkansas State University – Beebe. He served 7 years in the Arkansas National Guard, 875th Engineer Battalion while working on the family farm. He was a 33rd Degree Mason at the Cardinal Lodge in Weiner, AR where he served as Worshipful Master for several years. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite in Little Rock, AR. Eddie was a devout Methodist, loved his church Sierra Vista UMC, and his Sunday School CC Class. Eddie loved to fish with his family and spent many hours on the lake waiting for the crappie to start biting. He enjoyed taking his grandson Will turkey hunting and could not wait for his son Matt to turn 16, so he did not have to deer hunt any longer.

Eddie met his soulmate Marsha Smith on a blind date in 1966, were married on April 2, 1970 and enjoyed 53 years together. They lived on the family farm for 10 years before moving to Batesville, AR to pursue other ventures. In 1984, they moved to San Angelo, TX where they raised their children Heidi Lynn and Matthew Daniel. Eddie managed Abell Transfer and Storage for 36 years until his retirement.

Eddie is survived by his wife Marsha, daughter Heidi Williams (Jacob), grandsons Will Carson, Grayson Housley, Joshua and Luke Williams, granddaughter Jody Carson, great-granddaughter Knoxley Carson, brother Tucker Housley of Jonesboro, AR, sisters Kay (Jerry) Hunter of St. Charles, MO and Deborah Angel (Bruce) of Jonesboro, AR, and sister-in-laws Mona Housley of San Angelo, TX, Shari Lewis of Cash, AR and Sandra Worlow of Paragould, AR and many nieces and nephews. Eddie was preceded in death by parents Harold and Nettie, sister Donna Fuqua, brother Bob Housley and his best friend and son Matt Housley.

We want to give a special thanks for his Visiting Angels Brianna, Jan, Esmeralda and Lapecia.

The visitation will be on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. His funeral service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church and the burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Sierra Vista Food Pantry or the charity of your choice.