Nancy Louise Tullos, 84, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, in San Angelo surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2021 Pulliam St., San Angelo. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ms. Tullos was born January 10, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas to parents Troy and Catherine Wade. She attended and graduated high school in California and then moved to San Angelo where she met and married Louis Tullos on August 8, 1957. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2021. She was a housewife, and everyone enjoyed her country style cooking especially her homemade buttermilk pies. One of her most precious roles in life was serving Jehovah God. In October of 1968 she was baptized and became a very active Jehovah's Witness. She went on to help many people learn about the Bible and to help change their lives. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Ms. Tullos was preceded in death by her mom; her two sons, Chris Tullos, and Mike Tullos; a granddaughter, Savannah Tullos; and her daughter-in-law, Lory Tullos.

Survivors include her son, Frank Tullos of San Angelo; daughter-in-law, Lori Tullos of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Jacob Tullos and wife Cecy, Levi Tullos and wife Karla, Chloe Vasquez and husband Isaac all of San Angelo, and Silas Tullos and wife Marissa of College Station; and two great grandsons, Liam Tullos and Luke Vasquez.

Edgar Lee White, Jr., known affectionately as Stinky to family and friends, passed away on January 22, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas at the age of 68.

Stinky, the only child of Edgar Lee White, Sr., and Dawn Ann Teague White, was born on October 29, 1955, in San Angelo, Texas. Stinky was raised in the Lake View Community where he went to school, attended church, helped at his parents’ family-owned florist, worked at various part-time jobs, and participated in agriculture and sports activities, before graduating from Lake View High School. After high school, Stinky met his soulmate, Nancy McCleery. Stinky and Nancy were married on October 2, 1976. They began their married lives in San Angelo, but moved with Stinky’s work to Fort Worth, Texas, for a short period of time before returning to his hometown area and settling in Grape Creek, Texas, for the remainder of his years.

Stinky showed his immense love and care for his immediate and extended family in a myriad of ways. For example, he was an enthusiastic fan and supporter of his children, and greatly enjoyed going to all their school and sports activities to encourage them and show his pride. Once his children were grown, he adored stepping into the role of grandpa, and was lovingly called “grouch” by his oldest granddaughter. There was also no doubt he would do anything for his grandchildren, including driving through hours of snow and ice to see them. Stinky demonstrated his honor and love for his and Nancy’s parents by spending countless days helping them with various tasks around their homes.

Stinky’s spirited and feisty nature was one of a kind. He never minced words and said exactly what he thought. Although new acquaintances didn’t always know how to take his honesty, once Stinky decided to befriend you, you had a mighty friend and protector for life who cared for you deeply and was always willing to help. Also, behind his “at times” grumpy exterior, were many exceptional and creative talents, including an artistic ability to make wonderful wildlife or western and southwest themed drawings and paintings. He could also cook delicious barbecue, and he had a knack for fixing just about anything. He could weld, do plumbing and electrical work, or anything he put his mind to.

Stinky loved the outdoors and had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. Fishing was a lifelong passion, but over the years he also enjoyed golfing, team-roping, and hunting. Stinky was an avid sports fan, as well and he treasured coaching his son, Seth, in little league baseball. Before having his own children, he loved watching and supporting his nephews, and afterwards, his children, grandchildren, and extended family at all their sporting events. When not watching sports in person, he enjoyed rooting for the Cowboys, Chiefs, Rangers, and Astros on TV. He always enjoyed watching the Cowboys with his father-in-law, every Sunday afternoon.

Stinky’s great work ethic was clear throughout his life. Soon after he and Nancy were married, he worked at a delivery position with Merchants Motorline that included a short transfer to the Fort Worth area before returning to San Angelo. In 1981, Stinky took a position at GTE. He began his career with GTE as a truck driver, before also working as a service technician, conducting phone installations and finally, serving as a lineman and splicer. While initially beginning with GTE, Stinky continued working for the telephone company while it transitioned to Verizon and then Frontier before retiring in 2017 with 36 years of dedicated service.

In addition to his career, Stinky served his family and community in a variety of ways through his love of children, sports, and his ability to make great tasting barbecue. With his love of baseball and kids, he was happy to serve on the North Concho Little League Board, for several years, and he also served a term on the Grape Creek School Board. He volunteered countless hours, barbecuing for the youth program at his church, Grape Creek Baptist. He also barbecued for Grape Creek ISD and their booster club, as well as at the annual Blue Grass Festival benefiting The Concho Valley Home for Girls to help fund raise or provide food for crowds at each of these organizations and events. In addition to the community events, for many years Stinky helped organize and cook for the McCleery Reunion and numerous other family gatherings, only stopping when his health no longer allowed him to do so.

Stinky was “quite the character” and after living boldly, and loving his family and friends fiercely, he leaves a Texas-sized hole in many hearts.

Stinky’s legacy is carried on by his devoted wife of 47 years, Nancy, their daughter, Joshlyn White Matthews, her husband, Truman Matthews, and their children Ayden and Autumn, and their son, Seth White, daughters Sara and Adalynn, and his fiancé Lindsey Laminack. He is additionally survived by his brother-in-law, Danny Lee McCleery; nephew Patric McCleery and wife, Joan (Katy), nephew Aaron McCleery and wife, Freya (Travis and Aislyn); his Uncle Jim and Aunt Linda White; and many special cousins.

Stinky was preceded in death by his infant son, Jared Heath White, and his parents, Edgar Lee White, Sr. and Dawn Ann Teague White. He was also preceded by his parent-in-laws, Velma and Grady McCleery, and sister-in-law, Danny Karen McCleery.

The visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. A memorial service for Stinky is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Grape Creek Baptist Church in Grape Creek, Texas. Honorary pallbearers are Rodney Pyburn, Larry Sanders, Ed Stewart, Steve White, Tom Woodard, Clifford Long, Roy Dan Alderman, and Buddy Teague.

The memorial service will be live streamed. The live stream link is www.youtube.com/@grapecreekbaptistc…, then click “LIVE”.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in honor of Stinky to the North Concho Little League, PO Box 411, Carlsbad, Texas, 76934.

John M. Jost Jr., of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center, surrounded by his family, at the age of 82. He was born June 3, 1941, to John M. Jost and Gertrude Marie Staudt Jost in San Angelo, Texas.

He graduated from San Angelo High School in 1960. He served on the Parish Council in Wall, Texas. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a volunteer at the Wall Fire Department. He worked at Terrell Manufacturing for several years and transitioned into farming and ranching. He enjoyed his coffee club at McDonalds and also delivered Meals for the Elderly with his friends Bill Roberts and Domingo Quintela, Jr. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers-in-law. He loved going to the stock shows and rodeos and helping his kids with their show pigs. He loved to travel to Winstar Casino with his wife Gretchlen, but most of all, the love he had for his kids was never ending. He enjoyed watching his grandkids play football, basketball and t-ball. One thing he never forgot was making sure his family always received a personalized birthday card.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Gretchlen Jost, of San Angelo, Texas; son Paul Jost and wife Elizabeth, of San Angelo; son Scott Jost, of San Angelo; daughter Dana McCollough and fiancé Steve Pagan, of San Angelo; son Randy Jost and wife Heather, of LaVernia; son Brandon Jost and wife Savanah, of San Angelo; son Garrett Jost and wife Lindsey of San Angelo; step daughter-in-law Michele Sanders Junginger. He is survived by 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Julia Ann McNamara and husband Mike; sister Wilma Jean Jost; sister Elizabeth Gilbert; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 30 years, Mercedes Ann Schwartz Jost; stepson Dedrick Junginger; sister Agnes Hillard and husband Harmon; brother Emil Jost and wife Dorothy; brothers-in-law Harvey Gilbert and Donald Simmons; and 6 half brothers and sisters.

A special thank you to all the staff on 4 North at Shannon Medical Center, especially David Padilla, RN; Sabrina Meares, RN; Angela, RN; MJ, PCT; Julia, PCT; Rae Lynn, Respiratory Therapist, Dr. S. Burkes, Dr. Milo Anderson, Dr. K. Perrett, Dr. R. Haddad.

The Rosary vigil will be 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 26, 2024, at Holy Angels Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Santiago Udayar as celebrant. The burial will follow at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery in Wall, Tx.

Pallbearers for the service will be Will Jost, Collin Jost, Zachary McCollough, Hayden Jost, Ronnie Simmons, and Courtney Strube.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals for the Elderly or a favorite charity of your choosing.

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

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Solomon Mayo Southall, who departed from this world on Saturday, January 21, 2024, at the age of 41. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on August 18, 1982. His journey in this world was filled with love, laughter, and a legacy that will forever be cherished.

Solomon is survived by his daughter, Trinity Southall, parents, Ann and Si Southall, twin brother, Spence, and his wife, Callie Southall, along with their children, Chayse Torrey and Scotti Kate, his sister, Sky Southall, and her partner, Erin Lane, and their two children, Gunner and Gypsy. He and his beloved aunt, Jane Hays Smith, shared a special bond. Sol is also survived by his best four-legged friend Mac.

Sol grew up in San Angelo, attending McGill Elementary School, Lee Junior High, and Central High School, where he excelled not only in academics but also in the world of sports. A true sports enthusiast, Sol’s passion for football led him to reach great heights by placing in the national finals of the Punt, Pass, and Kick competition. Sol was also a three-year all-district quarterback while attending Central High School, a testament to his dedication and talent. In 2008, Sol received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Angelo State University while graduating summa cum laude.

Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, Sol pursued a career as a coach. His coaching journey took him to various institutions, including Sul Ross, Earlham, Sweetbriar, and West Coast Prep, where he left an indelible mark on the lives of countless young athletes.

Sol is preceded in death by cousins James Hays Smith and Seth Southall, and grandparents Olive Hays, Walter Hays, Morris Southall, and Lorene Southall. Their memories will forever be intertwined with his legacy.

Honorary pallbearers for Solomon’s final journey include Dan Southall, Israel Joiner, Gunner Couch, Chris Smith, Lonnie Middleton, Derek Noble Garrett Tindol and Spence Southall; a testament to the friendships and bonds that Solomon forged throughout his life.

Solomon will forever be remembered for his unwavering love, his dedication to his family, and his passion for the game of football. His spirit will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he find eternal peace in the company of those who went before him.

A memorial service to celebrate Solomon’s life will be held at 2:00 on Saturday January 27th at First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in his memory.

Rest in peace, Sol, for your legacy will forever echo throughout time. You will be dearly missed, but your spirit lives on in our hearts.

Solo

Julie Ann Hyatt, 66, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2024. We are shattered at the loss of this brightest light, and our hearts feel forever dimmed.

Julie was born on December 11, 1957, in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from Bastrop High School in 1975, and she lived in San Angelo and the surrounding areas for most of her life. Julie worked harder than everyone else, championing the “side hustle” before that was a term. Her purpose being her two girls, Julie ensured they had everything they needed and wanted, and in turn, she taught them about love and survival and about grit and determination. But mostly, she showed them the importance of sticking together, and that’s just what the three of them did. In 2002, Julie married the love of her life, Rick Hyatt, and they shared 21 wonderful years together. She loved listening to him sing, and he loved when she’d sing with him. Some gigs were just meant to be.

Julie was sharp-witted, level-headed, and capable of anything she put her mind to. She was a master decorator, transforming any old space or yard into something magical—something she did time and time again for herself and for so many others. She was crafty, and so many of our homes are filled with touches of Julie. As one of her final and most important acts of service, Julie created a beautiful and cozy space for her mother to feel at "home" in her new apartment in memory care. She loved to read, and she was a great writer and poet. But no one could tell a story like Julie could. Her impeccable timing was a perfect match for her keen sense of humor. So easily she captivated, causing a roomful of laughter. Little did she know it was her own laugh we were all waiting to hear.

Together Julie and Rick opened their home to countless parties and gatherings. It was there that they loved on their family, doted on their grandchildren, and had jam sessions well into the night. Julie’s greatest loves were “her people,” and she made no distinction between family and friends. The safest place to be was in Julie’s corner, because there, you had a defender for life. And boy did she not hesitate. Julie’s bark was usually sufficient, rendering a bite wholly unnecessary! She was competitive, she loved watching her children and grandchildren play sports, and she really loved yelling at all the referees.

Julie is survived by many who loved her dearly, including her mother Peggy Finley; husband Rick Hyatt; daughter Jessica Tidquist (partner John and children Bella, Parker, and Cooper); daughter Erica Wilde (husband Blake and their children Conlie and Cash Carter and Hannah and Rylee Wilde); Rick’s daughters Brandy Brown (husband Michael and children Mayson and Christian) and Misty Everett (husband Brad and children Jason and Jaycie); and her beloved Yorkies, Foxy, Feliz, and Frankie. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers, Ginger Lindsey, Ben D. Snead III, John Snead, and Amanda Thompson; her brothers in law Douglas Hyatt and Rodney Hyatt; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Julie’s people also survive her, and you know if you are one of them, but notably, her best friend Melody Kelley and her most wonderful daughters. Julie is preceded in death by her father, Ben Douglas Snead, Jr., her step-father George Finley, and lifelong special friend, Susan Herring.

As she once famously wrote, “When this you see, remember me.” And for us, there are so many of those. When we see a Santa Claus (she had a collection of over 1000), a piece of turquoise, a catchy sign, a dog in need, a Christmas store, a bucket full of craft paint, or a single mom making it happen for her kids, we will remember her. She is everywhere, among us, around us, and in our hearts. She lived big and she led big, and there simply aren’t any feet in existence that could fill those shoes.

Pallbearers are Ben Snead, John Snead, Blake Wilde, John Reese, Parker Tidquist, and Coty Gober. Honorary Pallbearers are all the grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home, immediately followed by burial at Belvedere Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Julie's memory to the local dog rescue organization, Cassie's Place.

Ronald D. Hill, of San Angelo, passed away of January 19, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on December 18, 1950 in Crestline, OH. He is survived by three sisters, five children and nine grandchildren.

A small internment service will be held at Texas State Veteran Cemetery in Abilene, TX at 11 a.m. on January 26, 2024

Mary Evelyn Hyman, 81, died Friday, January 19, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at First Methodist Church, San Angelo, Texas.

Evelyn was born February 11, 1942 in Snyder, Texas to Edward S. Hyman and Evelyn Ward Hyman. She attended Texas Tech University. Evelyn was a long-time educator having taught in Big Spring and San Angelo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her aunts, Mary Hyman and Julia Hyman.

Evelyn is survived by her brother, Edward S. Hyman, Jr. and wife Caroline of New York; one niece, Prue Hyman and husband, Joseph Henrikson of New York; two nephews, Mac Hyman and wife Cameron, of New York, and Curtis Hyman of Denver; great nephews, Jack and Aiden Henrikson; and many friends.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Methodist Church at https://firstmethodist.net/giving/; Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church – Daily Bread Soup Kitchen at htps//wesleysoup.com/donate; San Angelo Area Foundation at 221 S. Irving St., San Angelo, Texas 76903-6421; or your favorite charity.

Ronald “Ron” Dean Hubert age 69 of San Angelo passed away on January 19, 2024, at his home while surrounded by family. He was born on August 17, 1954, in Minneapolis, MN to Donald Raymond Hubert and Ann Doreen Peterson.

Ron’s attraction to hair began at a young age when he cut his sister Donna’s Barbie dolls hair and couldn’t understand why their hair didn’t grow back. He then progressed to brushing and fixing his aunt’s hair and braiding Donna’s hair at age 7.

Ron was a graduate of Jean’s College of Beauty and began his love of being a hairdresser. He was a talented and creative stylist who worked in San Angelo and Dallas for 43 years. At his time of retirement, in October 2023 he was at Touch of Europe.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Clay Hubert. He is survived by his brother Roger and wife Brenda of Floresville, TX; sister, Donna Scherz and William of San Angelo, TX; sister, Priscilla Butler and Jerry of Borger, TX; sister-in-law, Donna Hubert of Carlsbad, TX. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many cousins as well as his pets Lady, Bunnie and Snow.

The family will have a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside will follow immediately following the service at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice nurse Myra, Clergymen Clint Connor and Samantha and Ann for caring for our beloved Ron during the last few weeks.

Raye Allen Conaway, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, in San Angelo, TX, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on 19 March 1944, in Colorado City, TX, to Otha and Alberta Conaway.

Raye, Sr. served in the U.S. Army for 24 years, with tours in Germany, Vietnam and Korea. His awards and citations include the Bronze Star, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Army Commendation Medal, and many others.

Raye Sr. served as a Police Officer for the University Police Department, Angelo State University for 16 years. Raye Sr. also loved serving the San Angelo Community by volunteering at the San Angelo Food Bank, and serving in many jobs and positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, affecting countless of lives.

Raye Sr. is survived by his children: Stewart Conaway of Centennial, CO, John Conaway of San Angelo, TX, and Raye Conaway Jr., of San Angelo, TX; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; his twin-sister Faye Dickson, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Jackie Conaway; his parents, Otha and Alberta Conaway, sister Dorothy Blakeney, and brother Thomas Conaway.

The family of Raye Sr. wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Concho Hearts Hospice staff, and especially Brad Grissom and Aracelie Flores, lovingly known to Raye as “Pocahontas”. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be sent to the San Angelo Food Bank, Concho Hearts Hospice, or any charity of your choice.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Angelo. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 1:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Phylis Ann Thurston of San Angelo, TX passed away January 14, 2024 at the age of 79. A loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by her husband Edwin (Ed) Thurston, son John Thurston and wife Jeanine Thurston, grandson Matthew Thurston, and twin brother Philip Briggs.

Phylis was born in El Reno, OK on May 1, 1944, to parents James and Mabel Briggs. She was preceded in death by her parents and older brother Larry Briggs. Phylis received her Bachelor’s degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Social Studies and Sociology Government. After college she moved to Louisiana to begin work with the Social Security Administration. It was there when she met a sailor returning from service to complete college in Baton Rouge and found her future husband Ed. They were married June 23, 1966, in El Reno, OK and relocated to San Angelo, TX sharing a life together for over 57 years.

Phylis was an avid reader, enjoyed playing tennis leading several teams in USTA leagues, loved to cook, and took up hunting with Ed. A fond memory with Ed shortly after getting married was going for rides in their convertible out to the lake. Phylis was always there in support of her family and rarely asked of anything for herself. She was often the chauffeur taking her son to soccer games and band/orchestra performances. She will be missed dearly.

A visitation with the family will be held at Harper Funeral Home on January 21, 2024 from 3:00-5:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Luke United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM followed by a processional and committal service at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

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