Rebecca Buck, longtime San Angelo resident passed gently on December 15th. Known for her wry sense of humor and kind but no-nonsense attitude she will be greatly missed.

Rebecca was a dedicated educator, teaching with the San Angelo ISD for over thirty years. Her joy of learning was shared with countless Early Childhood Students. Her specialty was helping children find their voices with many parents expressing dismay at just how talkative their quiet child had become, but only in the best ways.

Rebecca also worked for the many years part time as Raffles the Shakey’s clown. Her smile and twinkling eyes while wearing her costume helped many children celebrate their birthdays. She always loved being recognized by former Shakey’s patrons, many adults with fond memories.

Rebecca was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She helped with The Rainbow Girls as well, having been a member herself.

A call to help led her to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity building homes around town.

Rebecca met the love of her life in the second grade, marrying in 1966. For the years before her husband Lonnie Leonard (Buddy)’s death in 2020, they cooked, laughed, loved and raised their children to be strong smart and independent people always offering advice and celebrating their successes.

Rebecca joins her parents Elsie (Gwen) and BJ Behringer, husband Buddy, and in-laws Lonnie Buck, Jr. and Imogene Buck, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and pets in joyous reunion above. She will be remembered by brother James Behringer and his family, brother-in-law Lewis Jess Buck and his family, children Jennifer Hair and Kevin Buck, son in law Michael Hair, grandchildren Katherine Yagghiyaei, Maya Hair, Amial Hair, grandson in law Shant Yagghiyaei and dogs, Chester, Jack and Biscuit.

The Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Mike McCravy officiating. The burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

The family would appreciate in lieu of flowers donations to Meals for the Elderly.

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

Maria Chavez De Medina, age 53 of Sonora passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include husband Juan Medina, parents Isidro and Dominga Cortez, son Ivan Chavez, and daughters Kassandra and Alondra Medina.

Bevely Jean Walker, 57, passed away December 9, 2023, in Kyle surrounded by her loving family.

Public viewing will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, December 22, 2023, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 223, 2023, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Bevley Jean Walker was born August 12, 1966, as the last child born to Charlie and Emma Walker in San Angelo. Bevley grew up singing in the church choir, loving on animals, playing and being outside with her siblings or just being a typical baby sister. Bevley graduated in 1985 from Central High School in San Angelo where she was greatly involved in softball, which has been passed down to her grandchildren. In her early 2020's, Bevley moved with her children to Austin, and began working with children exclusively specifically children with special needs. Bevley would go on to work for the Austin Independent School District before medical retirement. Bevley still continued her work with children through babysitting and her work with children through the children's ministry as well as being a wonderful grandmother to her grandchildren.

Bevely leaves to cherish her loving memory her children, Andre Walker, Sr. and wife Jackie, LaEmma Hernandez and husband Jonathon, Aniyah Walker, and daughters-in-love, Nancy Walker and Khristina Wright; 8 grandchildren, Emya Walker, Andre Walker, Jr., Troy Wright, Josiah Hernandez, Kevin Wright, Kingston Walker, Audreanna Walker, and Charley Walker and her "fur grand babies" Bougie and Mylo Hernandez; her siblings, Charlie Walker Jr, Emmadale French and husband Stanley, Elaine Cook and husband Paul, Trudy Brown, Danny Walker and wife Doris, Earl Walker and wife Anita, Wanda Jelks and husband Thomas, Joyce Walker-Adesina; and sister-in-love, Marilyn Randall. Bevley is preceded in death by her parents, Emma and Charlie Walker; a brother, George Walker; a sister, Judy Walker; a nephew, John Adesina, Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Richard Brown.

Bevley was a wonderful God-fearing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed immensely.

Hilton Peel, Jr., 89, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Mike Dorman, associate pastor of Immanual Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Peel was born November 10, 1934 in San Saba to Ruby Lee Wolf and Hilton Peel, Sr. and was better known by family and friends as "Sonny" or "Uncle Son". Hilton married the love of his life Deeanna Payne on May 8, 1965 in San Angelo. He was a Union Iron Worker, working for many years before retiring in 1987. Hilton was a natural outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and boxing. Hilton enjoyed watching racing, wrestling, and boxing on TV. His real joy was being with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Deeanna; four children, Retta Henshaw, Ricky Peel, Laura Rowoldt, and Ruby Duffy; eight grandchildren, Joey Owens, Nick Owens, Clarissa Peel, Dustin Duffy, Chelsey Vasquez, Briana Duffy, Josh Rowoldt, and Brian Duffy; and 14 great grandchildren. Hilton was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Margie Barnes, and Lucy Keith; and four brothers, Wayne Peel, Jessie Peel, Don Peel, and Jerry Peel.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Robert Massie Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

In loving memory of Rosa Isela Cadena (also lovingly known as Chichela), a devoted mother and cherished grandmother who journeyed from Mexico to build a better life for herself and her family. Rosa was born on July 1, 1964 in Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico and left us Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Rosa's fiery spirit and unwavering strength inspired everyone around her to persevere and reach for their dreams.

She enjoyed shopping for her grandchildren and decorating her home. She loved to cook delicious meals and gather family and loved ones around her kitchen. Whether someone was hungry or not, she found joy in preparing feasts and creating a haven where the smell of her dishes welcomed all who came into her home. The holidays were special events in her house, bringing everyone together and giving her an opportunity to beat all at loteria.

Rosa impacted many lives around her. She was never afraid to help loved ones or strangers. Even as she was battling health issues, she remained a pillar of strength for her family and her infectious laugh brightened everyone's day. Her acts of kindness will be the guiding light for the loved ones she leaves behind.

Rosa is survived by her father, Tomas Cadena; her six sons, Isaac Cadena, Jose Roberto Cadena, Leroy Cadena, Ernesto Cadena, Lucio Cadena Padron, and Rolando Cadena; her siblings, Thomas Cadena, Rodolfo Cadena, Benito Cadena, Dora Alicia Hernandez, and Araceli Cadena; four beloved grandchildren, Destiny Alyse Cadena, Joe Nathaniel Cadena, Jayvien Gamez, Thomas Eliaz Cadena. Rosa is preceded in death by her mother, Gregoria Cadena; her daughter, Kristi Trevino; and her brothers, Rolando Cadena and Hector Manuel Cadena.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Monday, December 18, 2023, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday December 19, 2023 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Lazaro Hernandez, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Rest in Peace, Rosa Isela.

Grace Lynell Benson Seaton was born in San Angelo, Texas on August 9,1949 to Martin Benson and Tommie Riddle Benson. She passed from this life to her eternal reward on December 15,2023 at the age of 74.

Lynell graduated from Central High School in San Angelo where she excelled in sports, and she attended Angelo State University.

Lynell was employed by Concho Educators’ Federal Credit Union as its secretary when the credit union operated from a small office in what was formerly Lincoln Junior High School. She was working in the Tom Green County Probation Office when she met the love of her life, John, who, at the time was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base. Lynell loved to tell the story of how they met and was convinced that an angel brought them together. They were married on February 4, 1972. They very nearly made it to 52 years of sharing their lives together,

They took advantage of their opportunities to travel while John was stationed at Ft. Meade, Maryland and assigned to NSA and finishing his enlistment at Karamursel, Turkey. Lynell and John returned to San Angelo where she became the first female juvenile probation officer employed by the Tom Green County Juvenile Probation Office and she worked in that capacity while helping John finish college. It was during that time she became the mother of Josh, her pride and joy. When John graduated from college, Lynell chose to become a full time stay at home wife and mom, however she continued to be active in the church, teaching Bible classes and supporting the work of the church and working as a church secretary.

When Josh started school, she became an active volunteer at McGill Elementary School, volunteering as a teacher’s aide, room mother, a formidable and dedicated school crossing guard, and serving in several PTA capacities including President. She thoroughly enjoyed the hard work and challenge involved in fundraising and particularly enjoyed organizing and working the Halloween Carnivals.

Lynell enjoyed hunting and fishing with John and was particularly fond of vacation trips they made to Big Bend and Fort Davis. She was a great storyteller of their adventures. Her version of their adventures often didn’t coincide with John’s recollections, however, John usually admitted that Lynell’s version was much more entertaining.

Lynell enjoyed crafts and especially enjoyed giving her craftwork away as a token of her appreciation. One of her most memorable efforts has been to create small flower vases that she has given away to hundreds of friends, relatives, and acquaintances. Her gifts of flowers can be found throughout the City and Shannon Medical Center’s many clinics, reception areas, exam rooms, and even some of the hospital nurse’s stations.

Lynell is preceded in death by her father, Martin Benson, her mother, Tommie Benson, and her brother, Bobby. She is survived by John and Josh and his wife, Leslie whom she loved as a mother would love a daughter. Other survivors include her brothers, Larry Benson and his wife Ginny and Bill Benson and his wife Beverly, and nieces and nephews.

The family is especially appreciative of the care Lynell was given by the Shannon Oncology Department, especially the nurses and staff who never failed to provide excellent care and encouragement and to Shannon’s ICU and Fourth Floor South staffs for their tireless efforts to care for her and make her comfortable during her final admission to the hospital and, also, to Hospice of San Angelo whose amazing staff never failed to assist the family and Lynell during a most difficult time.

Harper Funeral Home is handling the memorial service which will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Southgate church of Christ with Paul Shero and Frank Berthall officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to San Angelo Christian Academy, Cherokee Children’s Home, or the mission work of Chadbourne North church of Christ or Southgate church of Christ.

II Corinthians 12:7-10

Ricardo J. Mascorro was born to this earth June 20, 1991, and entered Heaven on December 15, 2023, at 32 years of age after suffering a brain stem stroke at the age of 30. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dog “Mac”.

Rick was born to Ricardo Mascorro and Rebecca Dunn.

Rick is survived by his family; mother, Rebeca Dunn, stepfather, Brian Dunn, sister, Megan Dunn and brother, Derek Dunn, grandparents, Julian and Adela Martinez, numerous aunts and uncles and cousins from the Mascorro family.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Ricardo D. Mascorro and paternal grandparents.

Rick graduated from Christoval High School in 2009 and entered the U.S. Army in July 2009. He greatly enjoyed his time in the military. Rick was a talented and creative individual, he loved music and art. He wrote and recorded many songs under the name New Bank, which can be heard on iTunes and Spotify and had the privilege of performing at many events.

Rick tried his hand at several different professions, including sales and property management and finally found his calling in the construction industry.

Rick was the life of the party; he lit up a room. He never met a stranger, he loved people. Rick was a very free-spirited person.

In his free time, he loved fishing, barbequing, and spending time with his family and brother and sister. Rick loved traveling. Rick was always using the newest technology to help him create his music and art.

Rick would do anything to help someone in need. He was always growing and working on his relationship with Christ. This gave him peace and comfort in his final days.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, from 5 -7 PM at Harper Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, December 22, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home and burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

William Vern Davis (Billy Vern) born to Vern and Nina Floe (Williams) Davis of Sterling City on June 21, 1930, died on December 14, 2023, after a long illness.

He will be interred in a private ceremony at a later date in Sterling City.

Bill married Charlene Ring Davis of Hawaii in 1978.

Bill wore many hats. As a young man, he worked many ranches as a cowboy in Sterling City. He put himself through college at Sul Ross and graduated from Texas Tech.

He worked on the oil rigs while in Lubbock. He then served 4 years in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. Once out, he taught agriculture in Eola. He sold insurance and then decided to get a broker’s license selling ranches.

But being the entrepreneur he was, he soon turned his attention to the restaurant business. This seemed to be his calling.

He ran and owned several successful venues in San Angelo, Texas. He was blessed with several partners and fabulous cooks. He was always most generous with his employees.

He was the “D” in the D, F, and R corporation which started the restaurant chains Harrigans and Don Pablos throughout the Metroplex and the Midwest. After retiring in 1995, he continued to dabble in the stock market.

He enjoyed working out at the San Angelo Health Club where he made several friends. He looked forward to his coffee and lunch bunch daily. He loved to dance and was good at it, from Alton Baird to Jody Nix!

He traveled the world with his wife Charlene, and friends Stormy Kimrey, and Marc Redus, managing to visit 120 countries and 50 states.

Anecdotes:

Bill was an extra in the roping scene of the movie “Giant”.

He played linebacker on the Air Force team in Waco.

He could spy arrowheads in his sleep.

Bill is survived by his wife, Charlene, his son Bill Jr. (wife Rose), his daughter, Sandy McLaurin, his grandchildren: Will Davis (wife Brittany), Cole McLaurin (wife Shanna), and Taylor McLaurin (wife Montanah), several great- grandchildren and 4 stepchildren: Danielle Valdivia

(husband Chris), Wallace Daniel, Mitchell Daniel (deceased), and Jimmy Morris. He has missed his devoted dog “Beau” who played ball with him 3 times a day.

Many wonderful thanks to all his wonderful caregivers and medical providers, especially Andrea, Pearl, Becky, Delma, Melissa, Monica, and Angels Care Hospice nurses Vanessa, Autumn, and Melanie.

Aubrey Russell Conner, known as Butch, passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 61. Butch was living in Del Río at the time of his death.

A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 2021 Pulliam St., San Angelo, Texas.

Butch was born on July 1, 1962 in San Angelo. Butch grew up in Ballinger where he went to school and at a very young age started helping at the family business, Conner Bumper Works. After the closing of that business, the Conner family moved to San Angelo and started Conner Steel Products located on Highway 87 N. Butch was a major part of the success of the company and in 2004, he took over Conner Steel and later opened other manufacturing steel companies, making him one of the most successful business owners in his industry, in the United States and Canada. Despite all his success, those that knew him well in his latter part of life knew that in his real joy and contentment came from serving his God, Jehovah, and sharing with others God’s future blessings, including that of the resurrection. (John 5:28,29)

Unfortunately, in 2019, Butch suffered a head injury that impacted his health and faced ongoing challenges as a result. One of Butch’s greatest qualities was self-determination. Despite remaining resilient and determined to get himself better, he lost this battle. 

Butch was an active member of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

He was preceded in death by his brother Steve Conner. 

He is survived by his wife Sonya Conner; parents, Aubrey and Neva Conner; his sister Carolyn Wilhite; 3 children, Kristin Churchwell, Preston and Pierce Conner. He has three grandchildren and multiple nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to a charitable organization of their choice.

May Butch’s memory be cherished by all who knew and loved him!

On December 13, 2023, Lynne Logan Neilon Alexander passed away peacefully at the age of 82 surrounded by family in her home. Lynne, daughter of Ralph and Virginia Logan, was born on August 9, 1941 in San Angelo, Texas.

Lynne lived her entire childhood in San Angelo and was a graduate of the first graduating class of San Angelo Central High School in 1959 where she served as a leader of the school’s drill team, the Tex-Anns. She later attended Texas Christian University (where she pledged the Chi Omega Sorority) and The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in interior design.

During young adulthood in Houston, Texas, Lynne developed a passion for landscape design and horticulture, leading her to become active in civic and garden clubs in Houston, Laredo, Texas, and New Jersey. Lynne loved plants and worked in the nursery industry across Texas (Houston, Laredo, and San Angelo) as a Master Texas Certified Nursery Professional. She also owned landscape design and installation companies in Houston and San Angelo, designing both commercial and residential landscapes for numerous clients. She later became an active member, including serving a term as President, of the Concho Valley Master Gardeners, learning from friends and teaching the community about West Texas landscaping.

In 1993, Lynne graduated from Angelo State University with a degree in nursing. Following her degree, she earned certification as a Registered Nurse and worked in intensive care, long-term acute care, home health, and psychiatric nursing. She was able to use her nursing knowledge to care for family members, friends, and acquaintances, as well as her late daughter, Courtney. She was also passionate about preventing elder abuse and worked at the Area Agency on Aging as an advocate to assist Concho Valley senior citizens with appeals for Medicare/Medicaid and other issues.

Lynne was a life-long member and Elder of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in San Angelo. She loved the church and served in many capacities, including Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Elder Committee. She was also deeply involved in the church’s recent updates, serving as Chair of the Capital Campaign and Development project that started in July, 2020 and is due for completion in December, 2023. She volunteered many hours to the development project, earning the respect of the project team, workers, and members alike with her knowledge, skills, and vision. According to a fellow project member, when walking around the church, both inside and outside, Lynne can be seen in every part of it.

Lynne was predeceased by her parents, by her first husband, James Courtney Neilon, and by their daughter, Courtney Lynne Neilon Troup. She is survived by her son, Todd Logan Neilon (Jennifer), and by her husband and companion, (Franklin) David Alexander. She was a loving grandmother to Kendall Lynne Troup, Taylor Ray Troup, Jordan Skye Maxheimer, Bryce Cameron Maxheimer, and Sydney James Neilon. She is also survived by her sister, Tedra (“Teddy”) Jean Logan Kinney (John Eddie), and by her brother, Theodore (“Tad”) Ralph Logan III (Pat), as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Lynne loved all living things. She cared for her cats, dogs, wild creatures, and trees as she did for her human patients. Her home was always filled with beautiful plants and art, often made by her family, friends, or even herself. She loved warm weather, West Texas sunsets, flowers, and the color yellow.

Services to be held at 2 pm on Thursday December 21 at the First Christian Church (www.youtube.com/@firstchristianchur…)

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