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.

Johnnie Lee Sterling, 56 of San Angelo passed away on Monday, January 15, 1967 in San Angelo.

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

Johnnie Lee Sterling was born on June 13, 1967. He is the youngest of 7 boys. He and his brothers use to call each other names and that's how he ended up with the nickname of "Hook". Johnnie went to the Job Corp at age 16. Basketball was his favorite sport.

He liked being outdoors and was always willing to help with "handy man" jobs or any type of yard work presented to him.Although large in size, Johnnie was still a momma's baby.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Mc Grew, and brothers, Bobbie Wilson (Yolanda, Jackie Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, And Reggie Jackson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Ricky Sterling (Jhaki) and Victor sterling; nieces, Money Sterling (Nate), Nitra Thompso, Traneteria Branch, Brnady Wilson, Brirney Wilson, Vickeisha Sterling, Davana Sterling, and Jenaveace Sterling; nephew, Brian Wilson; and a host of great-neices and great-nephews as well as great-great nephews and a great-great niece.

Morgan C. Riley, “Mo”, of San Angelo, TX peacefully went to be with Jesus January 30, 2024 at the age of 89.

He was born in Artesia, NM on the joyful day of September 10, 1934 to Ruby Hattie Johnston Riley and Charles Phillip Riley, Sr. Morgan was the sixth of nine siblings who grew up on a farm in Lytle, TX. The many stories of his childhood including barn cats to playing in the fields, told of Morgan’s playful and adventurous spirit. He was always one to joke around and give his loved ones a good laugh.

Morgan’s greatest love in life was for his Lord and Savior, but when Barbara Jean Hardcastle entered his life she became the close second. Morgan and Barbara were married on July 25, 1955 in Palm Beach AFB, Florida. Together they created a legacy of love and marriage their children and grandchildren have been blessed to witness. After 68 years married, Morgan still called Barbara his “girlfriend” with the sweetest admiration.

In 1953, Morgan joined the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean and Cold Wars. As part of the Alaskan Air Command, he was stationed at Mt. Sparrevohn, a remote radar station then later at Palm Beach AFB. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1957 becoming a proud American Veteran.

Morgan had a love for learning, always proud of his high school alma mater, The Lytle Pirates, and upon his discharge from the Air Force he continued his education at Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos, TX. After “cramming four years of college into three”, he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Morgan briefly taught English to migrant students in South Texas. He then began a long career in the Texas University system as a book store manager at Southwest Texas State, Midwestern State, and in 1967, came to Angelo State University from which he retired in 1993. After his retirement, he worked along side his boss, wife Barbara, at Olio Inc., until their retirement in 2005, when they began building memories through world travel.

Because of his lifelong love of football, Morgan officiated games from junior high to college level for nearly 30 years and was selected to officiate the 1990 Texas High School All Star Football Game. He served in the roles of Secretary and President of the San Angelo SFOA.

Morgan’s greatest passions in life were his faith and family. As a member of Southland Baptist Church, he served many years as a Deacon and on numerous committees. Sharing his faith went beyond serving in his church. His gentle, patient, and loving character represented that of Jesus. He was devoted to daily Bible study, fellowship with others, and the teaching and mentoring of those who knew him. 

In the legacy of their marriage, Morgan and Barbara were blessed with their children Mark (Cindy) Riley and Robin (Terry) Bahlman. Grandchildren, Cooper (Whitney) Riley, and Julie (Clint) Halfmann; Cody (Kenna) Bahlman, Katy (Ryan) Woodruff, and Ryan Bahlman, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, February 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Southland Baptist Church Multi-Purpose Center. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 3rd at 1:00pm at Southland Baptist Church followed by burial at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled through Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. TX.

In lieu of flowers & in the giving spirit of Morgan please consider a donation to your favorite charity.