In the early morning hours of August 9, 2023, Dewey Edward Pierce, 94, drifted peacefully from his sleep into Eternity to his Heavenly Father and rejoined the love of his life, Vicky, along with his parents and three brothers.

Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a family visitation from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 14, 2023, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Mills Caraway, officiating. A private burial will be in Miles Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. The grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Dewey was born in the small town of Becker, Mississippi on March 7, 1929 to Orville Winston Pierce and Ethel Irene Adams Pierce. He was the second oldest of four boys growing up in a small home around Amory, Mississippi. When his older brother and him decided to join the US Navy, Dewey being only 17 years old was not eligible. So being that rambunctious boy, he decided to put on his application that he was 18 years old and just see if he could get in...and of course he did! After completing boot camp, due to the railroad strike, Dewey could not get home to see his family and was sent directly to assignment. He proudly served as a machinist mechanic on the USS Hooper Island Auxiliary Ship in Japan during WWII in 1945 and finished his tour in December 1947. Dewey completed his High School while in the Navy and upon discharge his only request was to have his printed diploma from his hometown high school, Becker High School. His commanding officer was able to honor this request with a few telephone calls.

After the Navy in looking for work, he saw an ad for work in Texas, borrowed $100.00 from his uncle, and moved to San Angelo, Texas to help build the Dam on the North side of town. Dewey met and fell in love with Veva "Vicky" Lee Balkum in June 1950 and after three months dating, they were married on September 15, 1950 in Miles, Texas. Once married, they travelled to Alabama, Indiana, and back to Mississippi so Dewey could find work. Struggling, they moved back to Amory and lived with his parents until they saved enough money to get back to San Angelo.

In 1952, he started Pierce Paint Co. and is still renown in San Angelo as one of the best painters in town. Dewey believed "if you are not going to give your best, then don't do it," and he lived by this every day. He mentored many painters allowing them to branch off and start their own painting businesses. After retiring from Pierce Paint Co., at the age of 75, he was approached by his one of his former employees to come to work for his business. It was said that "even at his age, he still paints circles around all of us youngsters." Dewey finally retired from all painting at the age of 84!

Dewey was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church serving on numerous committees and projects and was honored as Deacon Emeritus. Although he was an avid bowler obtaining many accolades, his favorite hobby was playing games with family, especially poker.

Survivors include two daughters: Janis Baucom and husband Jim (whom he loved as his own), and Sandra Love, all of San Angelo; five grandchildren: Joshua Baucom and fiancé Tiffany Ellwanger of San Angelo, Kasi Love and wife Ashley of Houston, Texas, Pierce Love and wife Hannah of San Angelo, Jade Holik and husband Clint of Miles, Texas and Krystee Love of Midland, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, Aidon, Celes, Kadin, Matthew, Riley, Rogue, and Adalyn.
Dewey was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, parents, and his three brothers, Junior, JC, and Thomas.

Dewey was the very best Daddy, Pa, husband, son, brother, and friend. He was a breath of fresh air with an animated personality that included a contagious laugh, a playful nature, and always having a joke to tell, and tell, and tell again. His zest for life was exemplified in his smile, his laughter, kindness, loyalty, and love for his family.

To love him and to be loved by him was to feel the sun from both sides.

The family would like to thank Dewey's special family from the San Angelo Nursing & Rehab for their love and care the past four years and for the extra care Hospice of San Angelo provided these last three months.

For those wanting to make memorials, please consider West Texas Rehab's Hospice of San Angelo, Meals for the Elderly or a charity of your choice.

William Dewayne Stewart, of Euless, passed from this Earth on August 11, 2023 at Medical Center of Plano at the age of 71. He was born on February 26, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas to John Henry and Elvida Sanders Stewart.

William worked in the construction industry for his entire life until he retired at the age of 62. It is thought that his contributions within the industry had positive impacts on many peoples’ lives, homes, and businesses. He was known for his love of hunting, fishing, and driving through the countryside, taking in the sights. William was amazing on the grill and loved camping. He enjoyed sitting with his friends and discussing the good ol’ days, raising a drink in remembrance to those who had already passed.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa York Stewart and his mother, Elvida Carrick. He is survived by a son, Todd Stewart and his wife Wilai of Thailand, a daughter, Krislyn Bell and her husband Bobby of San Angelo, a brother, Johnny Stewart and his wife Linda of San Angelo, grandchildren, Landon and Logan Cowley of San Angelo, Austin Bell and his wife Briana of Houston, Easton and Tristan Bell of Tuscola. He is also survived by several great-grandchildren, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Pioneer Memorial Park in Grape Creek.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local homeless shelter.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice (Gonzalez) Recendez, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Beatrice Recendez of San Angelo, TX, passed away on August 7, 2023, at the age of 92.

She was born on February 15, 1931, in Cotulla, TX to parents Reynaldo and Leonor (Jasso) Gonzalez.

Beatrice, lovingly called Ma by all who knew her, was a great friend to everyone she met. Ma took great pride in her family and loved spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ma was always willing to lend a hand and a listening ear, bringing comfort and joy.

Beatrice spent most of her life in Kenosha, WI. This is where she met and married Manuel Recendez in September 1950. They welcomed a daughter, Rosario, the following year. Beatrice had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest.

Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Rosario (Jose) Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, and her grandchildren, Monica Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, John (Ashley) Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, Manuel Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, and Joseph (Maggie) Gonzales of Kokomo, IN. She is survived also by her great-grandchildren, Travis (Tricia) Gonzales, Mercedez (Rafael) Rassi, Jayla Dickerson, Tyler Gonzales, Jacob Gonzales, and Baylee Fernandez. Also, her great-great grandchildren, Edmund and Owen Gonzales, Stella, Ignatius and Evangeline Rassi.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Recendez, her son-in-law Jose Gonzales, and her brothers Fernando and Jose Gonzalez.

The Rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Monday at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Msgr. Larry Droll as celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 

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

Alexis Gandar Aguirre, 38, passed away August 4, 2023.

Alexis is preceded in death by her Grandparents Petra Aguirre, Benjamen Aguirre, and Isa Gonzalez all of San Angelo, TX, Juanita, and Celestino Gandar of Sonora TX.

Alexis is survived by her two children Nevaeh Carrasco, and Andrew Aguirre of San Angelo TX, her parents Fernando R. Aguirre and Edna Aguirre of San Angelo, TX, three siblings Fernando Celestino Aguirre and wife Elizabeth of San Angelo, TX, Nicole Gomez and husband Andy of San Antonio, TX, and twin sister Alanna Aguirre of San Carlos, CA, three nephews Fernando C. Aguirre Jr., Nicholas Gomez, Ryan Gomez.

Alexis was a proud mother of 2 beautiful children. She was known for her smart wit, caring spirit and love for others, especially those in need. Alexis enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and exploring her niche for crafting. Her beautiful smile and loving spirit will be greatly missed by many.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Harper Funeral Home at 2:00 PM.

William G. Bolts (Bill) of San Angelo passed away August 9, 2023. He was 92 years old. He was born in Neligh, Nebraska on March 24, 1931, to parents Granville and Fern (Recroft) Bolts.

Bill served 4 years in the United States Navy. He had active duty on an aircraft carrier during the Korean war. He attended Arizona State University after being discharged from military service. He graduated with a Bachelors’ degree in business. Bill married Nancy Jane Fletcher in Tempe, Arizona on June 4, 1954. They were married 69 years and raised 3 daughters. He retired from General Telephone (GTE) after 25 years of employment in the engineering and outside plant divisions. Bill enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family, and a good game of golf.

Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy Bolts, and two of his daughters, Kerrie Jensen and Amy Fettig. His oldest grandson is Jason Deremo of San Angelo and his wife Ruth and their daughter Kelsey. His second grandson is Michael Hicks of Brunswick, Ohio and his wife Shelli and their daughter Murrayah. Bill's youngest grandson is Dylan Bolts of Austin, Texas. Bill was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Gretchen Hicks.

The graveside service will be Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10 am at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo.

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

JERLEAN “GRANDMA” WALKER, of San Angelo passed away peacefully in her home on July 29,2023 at the age of 86. She was born March 12, 1937, in San Angelo, Texas to Forest Walker and Sarah Pullen Walker who shortly passed after giving birth. Jerlean was raised by her grandparents, Buster and Ella Pullen and after their passing, she lived with her father and stepmother, Willie B “Mother” Walker. Jerlean attended Blackshear where she made many lifelong friends along the way. She enjoyed many hobbies like going to bingo, doing puzzles, buying lottery tickets, and traveling. She had a passion for sewing and cooking like no other and was so good at pool she earned the name “Pool Sharp”. Grandma had an open-door policy, everybody was welcomed in her home, no matter who you were. There was not a soul who was a stranger to her, she made an incredible mark on anyone she crossed paths with. To know her was to love her.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Brenda (Louis), Sarah, Herbert (Georgia), Wayne (Sandra), Vanessa, Forest (Tanya) and Nikki (Ryan) all of San Angelo; 23 Grandchildren; 66 Great-grandchildren and 29 Great-great grandchildren all of whom she loved and cherished dearly. She is also survived by her Sibling, Mary Jean Lewis, Daughter in love, Sheri, her Son in-law, Ottway, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, lifelong friends, Norma “Ms.Nette” Russell, Emma Dale French, Merlene Ussery, Johnny “JJ” Jackson, Alfred Branch and her pet pug Pricilla “Prissy” Annette Walker.

Jerlean was preceeded in death by her spouses, Robert Miller and Ernest Lewis; her daughters, Annette, Patricia, Janet, Janette; her Grandchildren, Edward, Cassandra and Cayce; and her siblings, Arthur (Heavy), Oscar (Bubba Red), Stanley and Ruthetta; her Sons-In-law, Bobby (Jugga), Johnny (Daddy Rat); her sisters-in-law, Ida Mae and Clara Fae Walker; and her pet Sassy.

You may visit Grandma Friday, August 11, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76904. The Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 12:00 P.M., at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1011 Martin Luther King Dr., San Angelo, TX 76903. The Interment will follow at Delta Memorial Park, 3500 Arden Road, San Angelo, TX 76901.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Angels Hospice Care for their great help during our time of need.

We would also like to thank Jacob and Harper Funeral Home for their attentive professionalism shown to our family.

Jason George Thurston of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas. Jason was born in Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington D.C. to George Earle and Nancy Stickle Thurston and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. After high school, he held various jobs around Silver Spring until he moved to San Angelo, TX in 2008. In April 2008, he enlisted in the United States Army as a Communications Maintenance Technician. His first assignment after advanced individual training was at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA. His next assignment took him to the Presidio of Monterey, CA to learn Persian Farsi at the Defense Language Institute. His final assignment took him to Fort Bliss Texas, where he separated from the Army and returned to San Angelo.

Jason met Adriana Varela while working in San Angelo before he left for Basic Combat Training, and they married in November 2008 while he was home on leave. The two welcomed a daughter, Lily Marie Thurston, on April 2, 2012.

After the Army, Jason became a stay-at-home dad caring for his daughter. In 2019, Jason began his civil service career as a Supply Technician at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX. He started with the Logistics Readiness Squadron and then moved to the 316th Training Squadron. His hobbies included building models, collecting sports memorabilia, playing poker, and watching his beloved Washington Redskins play football.

Jason is preceded in death by his father, George. He is survived by his wife, Adriana Leah Thurston, of San Angelo; his daughter, Lily Marie Thurston, of San Angelo; his mother, Nancy DeHart and her husband, Earl, of Chambersburg, PA; his brother, Joshua David Thurston, of Silver Spring, MD; his nephew, Julian Isiah Thurston, of Urbana, MD; his stepmother, Susan Thurston, of Harpers Ferry, WV. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of very good friends.

Joy Marie Donalson, 74, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 in San Angelo, TX. She was born on September 26, 1948, to her parents Julian and Joyce Donalson. She was a retired school teacher.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, John McCarthy, 2 nieces, Chrystal Johnson, and Melissa Gloeckler.

Survivors include her sister, Mary Lestene McCarthy, brother, Buddy Donalson and wife Jean, nephew, Jod Donalson and wife Tana, nieces, Bailey Gloeckler, Kenley Gloeckler, Caitlyn Donalson, great nieces, Farrah Donalson, Corrin Donalson and great nephew, Breck Stowe.

A special Thank You to all her caretakers and nurses at San Angelo Nursing and Rehab and Interim Hospice for their loving care.

Joy will be available for viewing on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home from 8:00am-7:00pm. Graveside service will be on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 10:00am

Soveida Galvan, 79, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 10, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Galvan was born December 17, 1942 in Melvin. Soveida has been a lifelong resident of San Angelo. She was a 1961 graduate of Central High School. Soveida was a CNA at Baptist Memorial and a foster grandparent for San Angelo Day Nursery. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Soveida loved doing crossword puzzles, reading the newspaper and magazines. Soveida was a collector of angels. As a younger lady she liked to go fishing and hunting.

Survivors include her husband, Javier Galvan of the home; a daughter, Lisa Morris of Ft. Worth; a stepdaughter, Celia Miranda and husband Ramon of Colorado; three brothers, Leandro Valles, Jr. and wife Celia, Alex Valles and wife Linda, and James Valles and wife Eva all of San Angelo; two adopted grandchildren, Xavier Valles and Mikayla Valles both of San Angelo; two step grandchildren, Catherine Molder and Benjamin Molder both of Colorado.