Ray Smith, 77, of San Angelo passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Paul Carbajal, 60, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Shannon Hospital. He was born in San Angelo on August 20, 1963 to Gilbert and Antonia Carbajal.

Paul met and married his wife Juanita Carbajal on May 5th, 1979. Together they had 6 children and raised 4 grandchildren. Paul then started his career as a plumber at the age of 15 and continued working until he became blind. He finished his plumbing career at McCarley Plumbing. Paul then started a new career at the West Texas Lighthouse in 2015 making pens which he was proud of even though having a disability. As Paul stated " Era plomero y ahora soy plumero." He wasn't just good at his job, he was a wonderful husband, Father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Paul was a proud member of the Kingdom Hall and had a passion for Jehovah's World. One thing about Paul he had a strong faith. He always was looking forward to one day being able to see again and be free of any health issues such as doing dialysis 3 times a week. He is now at peace, no more pain, no more suffering.

Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Carbajal; sister, Violet Ybarra; and brother-in-law, Richard Ybarra.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Carbajal, his parents, Gilbert and Antonia Carbajal; siblings, Yolanda Ahmuda, Sylvia Carbajal, Victor Carbajal, and David Carbajal; his loving Children, Paul Anthony and wife Claudia, Isaac and fiancée Kristina, Marisol and fiance Lorenzo Fuentes, Gilbert, Othniel (OT) and fiancée Brenda, and Javier; 19 Grandchildren, whom he adored so much, Pablo, Valeria, Daniela, Lucas, Julian, Hayden, Bella, Daniel, Jazmyne, Savannah, Leo, Cash, Estella, Nathaniel, Camren, Isaiah, Violet, Richard, and Zavier; he was also happy he was going to have his 1st great-grandchild this year; 19 nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly; and so many other close family members that meant so much to him.

Paul will be remembered as a loving, caring person. He loved sitting outside, listening to music, barbecuing, and traveling. He loved being surrounded by his family and friends, having a good time. He always had a helping hand to anyone and everyone. He was also known for always putting other's needs first before his own. He always wanted everyone to be united together. Everyone knew him as Papo/Whapo.

The family would like to thank everyone at Fresenius Kidney Care San Angelo for all the help.

"Do not be amazed at this, For the hour

Is coming in which all those in the memorial

tombs will hear his voice" (John 5:28)

Pall Barriers: Camren, Julian, Daniel, Isaiah Nathaniel, Hayden, Pablito, and Zavier.

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 18th, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with a special talk from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Robert Massie Chapel.

Heaven's gates opened to let Janice Pelzel in on March 16, 2024. Janice was born on January 3, 1946, in Bakersfield, CA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Buster and Ruby Fickling and her in laws, Bill and Doris Pelzel.

Janice is survived by her husband, David Pelzel, her sister, Ruby Fickling and brothers, Richard and Jerry Fickling, sisters-in-law, Marie Stewart and Ann Johnson, her daughters, Kathy (David) Novian of San Angelo, TX, and DeDe (Shane) Smith of Ira, Tx and her sons, Mikel (Sommer) Pelzel of Miles, TX and Daniel (Tasha) Pelzel of Robert Lee, TX. Her legacy of love includes 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and family. A celebration of her life will include a Rosary at Harper Funeral Home on Sunday, March 24 at 6 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 25 at Sacred Heart Cathedral followed by internment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. A family meal will follow at Sacred Heart.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Catholic Outreach or a charity of your choice.

Connie Sue Richardson, passed into the hands of her lord Saturday morning March 16, 2024. She was 63 years of age. Connie was born in Thomas Oklahoma on March 25, 1960. She grew up in Oklahoma where she was the youngest of seven children. She attended Oakwood Schools and graduated from Canton High School in 1978 where she was active in band as the drum major and active in Basketball. She received the John Phillips Sousa award and the Sharp and Nichols outstanding musician award. After graduation she went to work for United States Gypsum Company. She then moved to San Angelo and worked for Producers Livestock and the Cargile Family whom she deeply loved and respected for 29 years retiring in 2022. She married Mike Richardson on July 24, 1990. Connie had two sons who she cherished deeply, Derek Kisich, and Lance Richardson. Connie’s greatest joy was her granddaughter, Alexandra. Connie loved life and her family and friends. Connie had a special side kick Jan Hughes who she texted at the least hourly.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sisters Clorus Amen, and Sally Crelly, Brothers Leroy, and Gale Walker.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years Mike Richardson, Son Derek Kisich and Myra of Tuson, Arizona, and Lance Richardson of Ogalla, Nebraska, one brother Clyde Walker of Eagle City, Oklahoma, and one sister Ann Griffith of Davenport, Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. May God rest her soul.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Tuesday March 19, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 2:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. The Burial will be at Eagle City Cemetery, in Eagle City, Oklahoma.

Memorials may be given to a charity of your choice.

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

Robert Edward “Ted” Bennett, 61, of San Angelo passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, in San Angelo. Robert, affectionately known as “Ted” was born February 22, 1963, in Odessa, Texas to Claude Hardy and Martha Ann Hallman Bennett. He grew up in Junction, Texas and graduated from Junction High School. After high school, he attended Angelo State University for a few years. Ted worked for UPS for over 35 years. He was a loving son, brother and friend and enjoyed collecting artwork and items of beauty. Ted was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother, James Bennett, of San Angelo and his sister, Marcia Bennet, also of San Angelo. The graveside service will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

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

Sherry Pauline (Conway) Price of San Angelo, TX, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on March 12, 2024, after a long struggle with health issues and kidney disease. Sherry is no longer in pain, no longer suffering, and can be free of this earthly form. She had just celebrated her 74th birthday surrounded by loving family a short time ago.

Sherry was born on January 5, 1950, in Hondo, TX, the first child of Chris Daniel (CD) Conway, Jr. and Mary Lee (Hoover) Conway. Growing up as a young girl, Sherry attended numerous primary schools all over Texas as the family travelled around with her father’s work in road construction. In 1962, the Conway family settled down in San Angelo and it became Sherry’s hometown as well for many years to come. Attending San Angelo Central High School during the 1960’s, Sherry received her GED in 1969.

In her teenage years, Sherry was instrumental in the rearing of her three younger brothers, helping to take care of them while at home, just like a big sister would, lessons that would later be invaluable in the raising of her own daughter as a single mom. She held a special connection to her first brother, Chris, as they shared the same birthday, 2 years apart. Sherry worked at Luby’s in the Village and later held other positions including being one of the first servers at the top of the Hemisfair Tower of Americas in San Antonio during the 1968 World’s Fair. Sherry always loved to serve and help others.

Remaining in San Angelo, with an entrepreneurial business spirit, in the early 80s Sherry opened her own craft store, selling plaster moldings and hand painted crafts. In the late 80s, Sherry went to work in the banking industry holding carious positions at Southwest Bank, First Financial, and San Angelo National Bank and then at Texas Bank in the early 2000’s. Later in life, she worked with her husband, Gerry Price, at Wilson Land Surveying, filing surveys and handling the general accounting for the business until her health issues took hold. A fierce and strong force to be reckoned with, Sherry strived to work hard all her life, no matter the task, doing whatever it took to get the job done. There wasn’t a challenge that Sherry wouldn’t meet head-on or a friend she didn’t help along the way.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Gerry Price of San Angelo, a daughter, Dawn Michelle and husband Adrian Torres of Eden, brother, Bill and wife Deb Conway of Plano, 2 stepdaughters, Christal Price, Holly and husband Steve Thurman, a stepson, Hunter Price, 3 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 5 nieces. Sherry was preceded in death by her mother, father, and two brothers, Chris Daniel Conway, III and Donald Curtis Conway, and her mother-in-law, Mary Wilson and father-in-law, William C. Wilson, Jr.

Sherry’s bright spirit and loving presence will be missed by her family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to donate to the American Kidney Fund in Sherry’s memory.

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00pm. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Fairmount Cemetery at 11:00am. Pallbearers will be Adrian Torres, Junior Torres, Kyler Price, Steve Plowman, Hunter Price, and Steve Thurman.

We the family would like to send a special thank you to Shannon Hospital and Staff that cared for Sherry. Would like to also thank Hospice of San Angelo and staff (Christina and Brittney), Regency and Staff for the loving care they provided.

Shirley T. Graham, 85, passed away on March 8, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on November 4, 1938, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma to John Roy and Irene Throckmorton. She graduated from Sayer, Oklahoma in 1957. She married Edgar Sherwood Graham in Childress, Texas on September 10, 1957, and together they had six children.

Shirely is preceded in death by her husband, her daughter, Debra Suzanne, her granddaughter, Shawna Seale, her grandson, Brandon Graham, and two sisters and one brother.

Shirley was a devoted and proud mother, a hard worker, and a valued friend. She was an excellent seamstress, quilter, and a top fan of her children and grandchildren’s sports events. Shirley will be remembered as a cherished mother and grandmother.

Shirley is survived by her children, RD and Necia Graham of Del Rio, Texas, Sherri and Russell McDonald of San Angelo, Texas, Donald and Becky Graham of Mineola, Texas, Darla and Tony Peter of Tuscola, Texas, Jon and Lisa Graham of Midland, Texas; her grandchildren, Christina Smith of Reform, Alabama; Jacob and Christy Graham of Odessa, Texas; Heather Helmers of Sheffield, Texas, Jamie and Chris Carson of Tyler, Texas, Scott McDonald of San Angelo, Texas, Will McDonald of San Angelo, Texas, Tanner Graham of Mineola, Texas, Ryan and Elaine Peter of Raleigh, North Carolina, Andrew Peter of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lauren Peter of Garner, North Carolina, Brooke and Justin Smith of Midland, Texas, Dr. Hunter Graham of Lubbock, Texas, Gunner and Lindsey Graham of Midland, Texas; 17 great grandchildren, one sister, Diane and John Bullard of Amarillo, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirely requested that she be laid to rest along side her husband, her daughter, and her mother in Pampa, Texas. A graveside service for her family will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, Shirley would prefer a donation to any school or youth sports organization of your choice.

Taunetta "Tauny" Houts, 62, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Memorial Service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Brandon Clark, pastor, of Celebration Church, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Houts was born February 17, 1962 in San Angelo to Bartley and Aliene Kline. Tauny has been a lifelong resident of San Angelo. She was a 1981 graduate of Central High School. Tauny married Michael Houts on August 29, 1981 in San Angelo. She was a stocker at WalWart and later owned and operated Neenas Cleaning Co. for two years. She was a member of Celebration Church. Tauny loved being and spending time with family.

Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Michael Houts of the home; a daughter, Karen Perez and husband James of San Angelo; a son, Travis Houts and wife AnnaMarie of San Angelo; two brothers, Steve Kline of , and Larry Kline both of San Angelo; 14 grandchildren, Emiliana, Alexis Elizabeth, Isaiah Auriana, Makayla, Travis, Noah, Little Man, Kimora, Mari, Ana, Azalea, Jameson, Dion, a baby on the way. Tauny was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Darryl Kline; and two grandchildren; Baby Lewis, and Baby Frank.

Frank Book Jr., known by family and friends as Junior, JR, Grandpa, Dad, and Teddy Bear, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Frank was born May 23, 1935, in Miles, Texas to Frank William Book and Leona Willberg. Frank grew up in Miles, Texas, and later moved to San Angelo where he graduated from Lake View High School in 1953. Frank met the love of his life, Beverly Strube, at St. Anthony’s Dance Hall. They married in 1956. After high school, Frank started his farming and ranching career with his dad. He later shared his passion for stewardship of the land with his son and grandsons.

Frank was very active in his community. He was a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus Council 2136, served on the Tom Green County Farm Service Agency for nine years, and was the San Angelo Area Conservation Farmer in 1979. He was an active member of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart and served as the festival sausage chairman for many years.

Of the things he loved most, spending time with his family ranching, farming, and hunting was what he cherished the most. He spent many deer seasons taking family members hunting at family land in Silver resulting in Grandpa’s Sausage becoming a staple in all of his family members' freezers. Frank spent countless hours with his friends from the Red Creek Gun Club swapping stories of the one that got away. He loved watching the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys and spent many evenings cheering on his teams from his beloved chair.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Beverly, his parents Frank and Leona, brother Clarence Book, and sister-in-law Mary Ann Book. He is survived by sister Linda Dierschke and husband Norman; sisters-in-law Cleo Eddy and Shirley Wilde; daughters Carrie Hallman-Weathersby and husband Scott, Cindy Morton and husband Rob, and son, Bert Book; grandchildren Garrett Hallman and wife Larrah, Grant Hallman and wife Maddie, Madison Miquelon and husband Peter, Miranda Morton, Bethany Bryan and husband Patrick, Kiley Book, Zackary Book, and Quade Book; great-grandchildren Olivia, Landry, and Hayden Hallman, Gunnar Hallman, Tilden and Lakynn Bryan along with many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Kiley Book, Zackary Book, Quade Book, Roy Book, Garrett Hallman, Grant Hallman, Patrick Bryan, and Peter Miquelon. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart with Monsignor Larry Droll officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to West Texas Boys Ranch or Meals for the Elderly. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Lyndale for their compassion and care.