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.

Our beloved father Blake Anthony Kohutek passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 5th, 2023, at the age of 71. Dad was born in Winters, Texas on July 15th, 1952. He was raised in Louisiana prior to moving to Big Lake where he graduated in 1970. It was there that dad met the love of his life Susie Love. They married on January 8th, 1971. As a child Dad wanted to be an artist. He loved to paint, draw, and write. As an adult dad accomplished his dream of writing and publishing a book. He spent most of his professional career in the oil and gas industry. Dad was a lover of his Catholic faith, his wife, children, grandkids, and the numerous beloved pets that crossed his path. His battle with serious medical issues the last few years showed his faith in God, his courage, and his willingness to face life’s battles with a smile on his face and a cuss word here and there. He leaves behind his loving wife Susie Kohutek, son Jason Kohutek and wife Kim, daughter Natalie Hunter and son Josh Kohutek. He was a wonderful Poppa of Jaseton Kohutek and Jaxson Hunter. He is also survived by brothers David and Mark Kohutek and sister Becky MacGregor. He is preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Doris Kohutek, and brothers Steven and Patrick Kohutek.

A rosary will be held at 6:00pm, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home. Memorial Mass will be held on 2:00pm, Friday, August 11, 2023, at Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Jerry Gideon was born on September 26, 1938, to Pearlie Francis Jordan Gideon and Preston Wells Gideon in Brownsboro, Texas and passed away on August 3, 2023.

Jerry was a member of Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas. Jerry worked in Texas public schools for many years as a teacher, coach, and school bus driver in the early years. He completed his public-school career as a school superintendent for 27 years before retiring for the first time. During his tenure in public schools, he served on state boards and committees. A second, shorter career was with the Texas Association of School Administrators. This job required problem solving from his office in Austin and trips to school districts around the state. He retired a second time in 5 years to settle down in San Angelo and enjoy his family. Jerry was an avid University of Texas fan. He always pulled for the horns in their endeavors.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Pearlie Gideon, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Nell and Harrell Griffin, his brother-in-law Fowler Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Molly, his two sons, Kent and wife Debbie and Stan and wife Stacey, eight grandchildren Preston Gideon and wife Savannah, Grant Gideon, Russell Gideon, Grace Gideon, Molly Perez and husband Chris, Sara Gideon and three sisters, Sally Jones, Leneta Wallace and Patsy Fowler and husband Joe. Great grandchildren who were born in July and August.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Southland Baptist Church beginning at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Anthony Craig Haby, of San Angelo, passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born June 14, 1948, In Brady TX to parents Fred and Jonnie Haby.

Anthony enjoyed gardening throughout his life with a green thumb. Marbled Ivey was his favorite. He would spend many hours doing what he liked best, which was fishing and hunting here in San Angelo and Brady TX. Anthony worked extremely hard to provide a roof over his family’s heads, food in their bellies and clothes on their backs.

Anthony was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed his daily routine of sitting to eat at the dinner table with a prayer. He also enjoyed football, drinking, smoking and anything sweet.

Anthony is survived by his children; Daughter’s Tonia Jennings, Tammie Renee Melber, and Son Edgar Haby. His sister, Debra Thompson and his four grandchildren; Hannah Johnson, Kylei Glasgow, Eddie Haby and one great grandchild; Riven Garcia.

Anthony is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Jonnie Haby. His brother Paul Haby, Fredrick Haby and his daughter Tammie Jean Haby and one grandchild Harley Rotan.

In loving memory of Jorge Alberto Negrete.

Our beloved Jorge, a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend went to be with the Lord at the age of 31 on August 2, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home. The funeral service and burial will be scheduled in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico.

Jorge was born September 13, 1991, in San Angelo, Texas, to Jorge Luis Negrete and Martha Solorio. At the age of five, he went to live with his uncle and aunt, Jesus and Amalia Ibarra. He attended Reagan Elementary, Edison Junior High, and graduated from Central High School in 2010. He was a proud member of the Mighty Bobcat Band and graduated in the top 10% of his class. Jorge attended Texas Tech University from 2010 until 2014 when he returned to his hometown of San Angelo.

Jorge is preceded in death by his father, Jorge Luis Negrete, and grandparents, Arcadio and Olivia Negrete, of Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila.

Jorge is survived by family in Ciudad Acuña: his mother, Martha Solorio, sisters Norma Negrete and Janely Negrete, nieces Aylin Negrete and Alison Flores, and nephew Gerardo Negrete.

He is also survived by family in San Angelo: his Tia Amalia and Tio Jesus Ibarra, his cousins who counted him as a brother, Joshua Ibarra and Jessica Ramirez and brother-in-law Zachary Ramirez, and nephews and nieces Nikolai Espinoza, Melanie, Eric, Aubrielle, and Jeremiah Ramirez. Lastly, his beloved cat, Cassius.

We also want to acknowledge his uncle and aunt, Jesus and Amalia Ibarra, who selflessly raised him like their own son with love and care. They provided him with a nurturing home and played a significant role in shaping the person he became. Their unwavering support and guidance helped Jorge grow into a loving, funny, and charismatic individual who loved music and dreamed of becoming a physician. He was always making family and friends laugh.

Jorge, you will never know how much we love you and will miss you. May your soul rest in peace.

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you”. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Johnny Ray Hudson, 90, of San Angelo passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 with his family by his side.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with family visitation from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor William Rosser, officiating.

Mr. Hudson was born on November 17, 1932 in San Saba on the McNurlen Farm to his parents, Oak and Mabel McNurlen Hudson. He graduated from San Angelo High School in 1951 and was drafted into the US Army in 1953. Johnny served in Okinawa during Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1955. He married Joanne Stewart on December 21, 1956 in San Angelo. Johnny spent most of his life in San Angelo. He worked as a transformer winder at SESCO from 1951 until 1968. In 1966 Johnny went to work at Ethicon and retired in 1995 as a machine mechanic. He coached his son's baseball teams, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time with family. Johnny loved hanging out with his grandson, Hudson. He loved talking to anyone who would listen, especially at the grocery store.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Lonnie Hudson; and a baby sister, Mary Alice Hudson.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joanne of the home; his two children, Steve Hudson and wife Valerie of Miles and Kelli Hudson of San Angelo; three granddaughters, Kelsey Jetton and husband Justin of San Angelo, Sterling Renae McSpadden and husband Tyler of China Spring, and Holly Shae Hudson of San Angelo; and three great-grandchildren, Hudson Jetton, Olivia Gene McSpadden, and Stevie Rae McSpadden.

The Hudson family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo for their love and compassionate care for Johnny. 

In Lieu of flowers, the family would like to have memorials made to Hospice of San Angelo, 1933 University Ave., San Angelo, TX 76904.

Susan Diane Baldwin Davis, of San Angelo, passed away June 16, 2023, at the age of 64. She was born on April 13, 1959 in Rantoul, IL, to parents Walter Olen and Dorothy McKinnerney Baldwin.

Susan earned a bachelor’s degree and teaching certification from Angelo State University. She taught at McGill Elementary, Lee Middle School, and Howard College for many years before retiring due to disability. She loved teaching, writing poetry, arts and crafts, movies, and games with family and friends. Susan copyrighted a collection of original poetry called “A Little Bit of Me” in 1996 and gifted her family with their own bound copies. This poetry was especially precious to Susan because some of it was written in collaboration with her adored father.

In April 2023, Susan wrote that her treasured memories include:

“Every second spent with my beloved daughter Megan, who has always been the greatest joy of my life. I am so proud of her and so grateful to have been given the gift from God of being her mother.

All the fun nights with all the Baker Street Squatters.

All the holidays and Sundays spent with family.

I know I’m saved and going to heaven. Daddy, Alan, Granny, and I will be watching over you all.”

Susan is survived by her daughter, Megan Davis of San Antonio; her mother Dorothy Baldwin; sisters Jackie (Chris) Bubenik, Resie (Daryl) Cook, and Paula (Don) Plachno, of San Angelo; niece Jessica (Eric) Schmalbach of Midland; nephews Chase (Maegan) Bubenik of Wall, Patrick Bubenik, and Joseph Plachno of San Angelo; and numerous grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins.

Susan was predeceased by husband Alan Davis 1992, and father Walter Baldwin 2009.

A Celebration of Life will be at Harper Funeral Home on Saturday, August 12, at 2 p.m.

Memorial donations in honor of Susan can be made to PAWS, PO BOX 2604, San Angelo, TX, 76905.

Susan had many cherished friends and former students, and she appreciated them all greatly.

“No More Tomorrows” by Susan Davis

Let’s get up today and watch the sky

It’s so very blue

Let our worries float on by

No more crying like we do.

Take a walk through green grass

Hear children’s laughter

Notice things we’ve not been seeing

Let’s live happily ever after.