Glenda H. Brown of San Angelo went to her Heavenly Home surrounded by her family on February 15,2024 at age 73. She was born on August 2,1950 in San Angelo Tx to parents William David Sr and Paula Jean (Moore) Hicks.

Glenda was the oldest of 3 children and was very good at being the oldest sibling. She attended Central High School, after graduation she went to work at GTE and retired with Verizon.

She married the love of her life Johnny Mac Brown they had a beautiful life together. She loved cats and any other animal, but her dog and her birds were her passion.

Glenda was always ready to lend a hand to anyone that was in need. She loved Jesus Christ and dedicated her life to knowing Him better in the last 7 years.

Glenda is survived by her mother Jean Hicks of San Angelo, her brother David Hicks and his wife Ida of San Angelo, nephews Michael Hicks of Ohio and Jay Hicks of McKenzie Lake, several great nieces and 1 great nephew and many friends.

Glenda was preceded in death by her dad William D. Hicks Sr., her husband Johnny Mac Brown and her sister Debra Ann Hicks all of San Angelo Tx

A small ceremony will be held at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens on Tuesday February 20,2024 at 10:00am

A celebration of life will be held at Freedom Fellowship at a later date.

Any contributions or donations can be made to Freedom Homes at Freedom Fellowship Church

Glenda was loved and will be missed by many.

Curtis Eugene Gray, age 84, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in San Angelo, Texas. Gene was born on October 17, 1939 in McCamey, Texas to Preston and Callie (Criswell) Gray. Gene married the love of his life, Barbara Helen Templeton Gray, on December 12, 1975. They shared forty-eight beautiful years together.

Gene grew up in West Texas and was a 1958 graduate from Buena Vista High School in Imperial. Gene worked for several companies in the oil patch for over forty-five years, among them were Sinclair/Arco. After retirement, Gene and his son, Bryan Gray, started the EADO oil company. Gene served on the Wink Loving ISD school board and was a member of the Wink Lions Club. He was an avid football and track fan who loved watching his sons, grandchildren, and the Wink Wildcats. After Gene’s second retirement, he and Barbara enjoyed living the good life at the lake.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Gray of San Angelo, TX; his children: Mike Gray of Kermit, TX; Bryan Gray of Silver, TX; Daniel Gray and wife Christin of Midland, TX; Leon Roach and wife Shannon of San Angelo, TX; and Tony Roach and wife Karen of Odessa, TX. Grandsons: Bryan Patrick Gray, Nicholas Gray, Hunter Roach, Zachery Roach, and granddaughters: Shelby Roach, Darby Roach, Kaci Roach, Taylor Gray, Aubrey Gray, and Georgia Gray. Great-grandchildren: Emerie Gray, Dexter Sherwood, and Archer Gray. Brother: Ronny Gray and wife Ann. Sister: Helen Pilkington.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Preston and Callie Gray.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 18, from 12:00-5:00 pm at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. A celebration of life honoring Gene will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Monday, February 19 at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial. Pallbearers include: Barry Criswell, Dennis Kinczel, Rick McGehee, Randy Smith, Gary Warren, and Terry Warren.

The Family would like to say a special thank you to our extended family and friends for your continued love and support.

In lieu of flowers the Family ask for donations to be made to the American Heart Association.

Loyd Burton "Popper" White, 87, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, in San Angelo.

Please join family and friends for a remembrance of life service at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Russ Frazier, pastor of Forgiven Ministries Biker Church, officiating. Military honors will be afforded by the Goodfellow Honor Guard Team. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Loyd Burton White "Popper" was born December 28,1936 in Slaton to L.G. "Glenard" White & Lona Faye "Jo" Townsend White. The oldest of four children, he spent his childhood in and around Slaton, where he worked on his grandparent's cotton farm. The family left Slaton for Bakersfield, California in 1952. After graduating high school, Loyd spent a brief time in college before joining the United States Air Force.

During his time in the Air Force, stationed at Barksdale AFB Louisiana, he met the love of his life, Joe Ann "Jody" Faust. The two were married on December 17, 1956. The couple had three children while living in Louisiana, Sandra Ann, Loyd Burton, II, and Rhonda Joy. The family led an adventurous life, getting to travel the world, living in places like Germany, Taiwan & the Philippines. Loyd was also a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. During their travels to different duty stations, the family made many lifelong friends, who became more like family over the years. Loyd and Joe Ann decided to retire to San Angelo. Loyd held several jobs after his initial retirement, such as a security guard, jailor for Tom Green County and finally working back at Goodfellow Air Force Base for AAFES. His final job was as a grocery bagger at the commissary where he finally retired again in 2017.

Popper was a cowboy at heart who loved country music and horses. He was quick with a smile and a story and never missed a chance to stop and talk to a stranger or help a person in need. He also never missed a chance to rummage through a base dumpster to find treasures where others only saw trash. Popper was special to everyone who met him, and he showed the people in his life love through small acts, either through kind words or small treats, like peppermints in his pockets. He showed the world that it is the little things that really do matter. Family gatherings with Popper were always made special with his famous char-grilled ribs, complete with colorful commentary from the chef and a story and a cold beer after the meal.

Popper passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on February 10, 2024. Loyd was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and a brother, Gene White and wife Marjorie. He is survived by his sister, Sue Cierley; and brother, Don White and wife Dona, all of Bakersfield, California. Loyd is also survived by his three children and their families, Sandra White Meyers and spouse, Steven of Elizabeth, Colorado, Loyd B. "Burt" White and spouse Kimberly of Merrimack, New Hampshire, and Rhonda Butler of San Angelo. Loyd also leaves behind a legacy of seven grandchildren, Shatzie Meyers Wardall and husband Mark, Loyd Daniel Butler and wife Leslie, Kelly Butler and wife Ashley, Molly Butler Mitchum and husband Melvin, Shayne and Michelle Meyers, Michael White and wife Katelyn and Jonathon White; and eleven great grandchildren, Ayslynn, Cayden, Torin and Mathew Wardall, Evalynn and Xandra Meyers, Raegan and Bax Butler, Emersyn Baker, and Sequoia and Anna Butler; along with many other "adopted" children and grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Mary Ruth Sizemore Waldrep was born on August 17th, 1927. She passed away in her home on Monday, February 12th, 2024. A lot of things happened between these two dates.

Mary Ruth was the only child of Ted and Alice Sizemore. She was born at her grandparents’ home in Tioga, Texas. They were a strong family and had deep roots in faith, hope and the love for the Lord. Her father worked for General Foods and they moved often managing the Oklahoma and Arkansas area. Wherever they lived, they found a church home. At the age of eight, she made her profession of faith at the First Baptist Church of McAlister, Oklahoma.

Ruthie was the first chair clarinet in her high school All-Girl Band in Lawton, Oklahoma. They marched in many parades. When the Second World War began, she and her schoolmates collected metal to be used for bullets to help the boys fighting in Europe and the Atlantic.

She graduated high school in December and enrolled at Oklahoma A&M University in January 1945. Ruthie joined the pledge class of a brand-new sorority called Alpha Chi Omega. She was promptly elected Pledge Class President. The next year, she became the first president of the new sorority. Most recently she spoke at the sorority’s 70th Anniversary Party. Two years ago in 2022, she spoke at the 75th Gala. She is something of a legend for that sorority.

In the Fall of 1946, she met Bob Waldrep at the Welcome Dance on campus. When this decorated veteran saw the cutest blonde ever dancing with some “guy”, he immediately cut in and asked her to dance. They married in 1949, one month after they graduated.

In1953, they delightedly adopted a four-day old baby boy. When little Jimmy was five, they adopted David (4 ½) and his sister, Becky (6). They were just settling into being a family of five when Ruth began feeling unusually fatigued. Eight months later Dana was born.

Bob worked for the Apollo Paper Company in Houston, Texas. Ruth took a job at Dana’s high school where she was quite favored by students and faculty. When Dana graduated, Ruth took a job at Houston’s First Baptist Church where she worked nearly 14 years. She loved those years being able to serve people and the Lord.

In 1993, they retired to San Angelo, Texas where they remained dedicated to their God, their family, and their church. Bob passed away in 2015.

She is survived by their children, Jim Waldrep (wife Peggy), Becky Woodall, David Waldrep, Sr., and Dana Dickens (husband Jay); grandchildren, Steven Woodall (wife Cristina), Jennifer Woodall, Amy Papadimitriou (husband Nick), Brandon Woodall (wife Allison), Angela Hawkins (husband Shane); David Alan Waldrep, Deborah Kay Waldrep; Jason Dickens (wife Karlyn), and Kennen Dickens; currently there are 16 great grandchildren (plus numerous dogs, cats, and horses).

William Lee (Bill) Quillen 84 of San Angelo passed away on February 12, 2024. Bill was born on May 24, 1939, in Houston, Texas. At a young age, his family moved to Dallas where he started the first grade at Walnut Hill grade school and graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1957. Bill attended Washington and Lee for two years, the University of Texas for one year, and graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1961 with a degree in banking and finance. He immediately reported for active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard serving five and a half years in active and reserve duty.

Upon leaving the Coast Guard, Bill returned to Dallas and took a position in the First National Bank of Dallas’ Management Training Program. After five years at the First National Bank of Dallas, Bill took a loan officer position at the Amarillo National Bank, spending four years with the Ware family. He then took a loan officer position with the State National Bank in Odessa – a member of First United Bankshares in Fort Worth. The move to Odessa was the beginning of 21 exciting years and five ownership changes. While in Odessa, Bill was a loan officer, Head of Lending, Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO, a position he held for 17 years. The bank is now a JPMorgan Chase bank.

After Bill retired in 1995, he and Carolyn moved to their ranch southeast of San Angelo where they began their second career. They retired from active ranching in 2019, turning over the operations to their sons.

Bill married Carolyn Upton on September 2, 1967. They were married for 56½ years and have two sons, Bill and Blake. Bill loved banking, hunting of any kind, dogs, his friends, his First Presbyterian church family, and a good two-inch rain.

Bill is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his sons, William Upton (Bill) Quillen and his wife, Ginger, and James Blake Quillen; two grandchildren, William Paul (Will) Quillen and Morgan Michelle Quillen; sister-in-law, Harriett Upton; nieces, Candice Upton Powell (Roy), Margaret Upton Porter (PJ), Susan Cortelyou Ray (Randy), Pamela Cortelyou Schoults (Brian); nephews, Lee Upton and Bill Cortelyou.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, John Lee and Ruth Dunn Quillen; his in-laws, William Cullen (Bill) and Eloise Barbee Upton; sister, Mary Ann Quillen Cortelyou; brother-in-law, William Herschel (Bud) Upton; grandparents, John William and Minnie Meyer Quillen, and Rev. Robert Franklin and Mary Luella Spruill Dunn. Rev. Robert Franklin Dunn was West Texas’ first Methodist circuit rider.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to PAWS, P.O. Box 2604, San Angelo, Texas 76902, West Texas Rehab Center or the charity of your choice.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of San Angelo.

James Roberts Oates, age 87, of Abilene, Texas, died on February 11, 2024.

He was born in Groom, Texas on January 2, 1937, to Tom and Nydia Oates. He married Jackie Jean Hunt on April 9, 1960.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a baby sister, Linda Marilyn Oates, his only brother, Tommy Oates and his beloved son, Monty.

He is survived by his children, Mark Oates (Jeanie) of Edmond, OK, Jamie Shannon (Patrick) of San Angelo, TX, and grandchildren, Haley Jo Oates (Bryan), Rose, Jacqueline and Alexandra Oates, Addison and Emma Shannon, and great grandchildren, Bronson Cash, Tinley Belle and Stratton Holt Tolliver. He is also survived by Tommy’s children, Roy Oates (Martie), Derethia Spradlin (Tracy), Rex Oates and their families.

Graveside services are under the direction of Harper Funeral Home and will be held on February 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery, 308 Front Street, Cisco, Texas.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Cisco Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 67, Cisco, Texas 76437, or a charity of your choice.

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

Louis Edward Rork passed away on February 10, 2024, after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Louis was born in San Angelo, Texas on February 19, 1946 to Hallie Mae Terry and Robert Louis Rork. His family included older brother Bob and younger brother Bill. While Louis was very young, they lived in several oil and gas towns in West Texas before settling in San Angelo in 1953.

Louis loved his hometown of San Angelo, where he lived most of his life. He made scores of life-long friends including those who would later introduce him to his future wife, Kay, along with her daughters Jana and Channing.

Louis graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1964 and the University of Texas at Austin in 1968. He worked for many years in the oil and gas business with his friend and mentor Jack Bleakley and later developed a real estate career. Though Louis contributed his time and talents to many civic and arts organizations in the San Angelo area and his beloved Emmanuel Episcopal Church, he spent countless hours studying and collecting art, antiques, and fine jewelry. He shared these passions with Kay, with whom he had a successful antique and estate sale business.

Though Louis treasured the beautiful objects he collected over the years, it was his friendships he cherished most, many of which began in his earliest years of life. He and his childhood friends grew up together like an extended family, celebrating life’s most significant events, supporting each other through times of challenge and simply enjoying each other’s company. Louis’s friends recall the escapades they had as boys and young men, especially dove hunting outside of town and eating at Zentner’s steak house. His circle of good friends grew over the years to include the Tuesday “lunch bunch,” the crew of men who traveled to Mason for the annual Spring Turkey Hunt, and their monthly supper group.

Louis loved to cook and entertain. He enjoyed parties and social gatherings. Friends and family could always pick Louis out of a crowd, not just because of his large stature, but because he loved to tell a good story and was frequently holding court. He had a quick wit, a dry sense of humor, and strong opinions about almost everything! Louis softened immediately upon the sight or mention of anyone’s grandchildren—particularly his own. His girls loved to watch him dote on his grandchildren about whom he always had several funny and sweet stories to share.

Louis loved and was loved by many, but first and foremost, he adored Kay—his wife and constant companion of over forty-five years. He depended on her greatly and fretted when she happened to be out of town, claiming he couldn’t sleep or rest without her. They had the same interests, enjoyed going out with their friends, traveling, and worked on countless projects together around the house.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Hallie and Robert Rork, and his brothers Robert and William Rork. Louis is survived by his wife Kay Gilley Rork; his daughter Jana Burk, and her children Paul and Genevieve; his daughter Channing and husband Rick, and their children Benjamin and Alexander Bushnell; his sister-in-law Linda Rork and nephews Jon and wife Molly Dickson, Patrick and wife Jill Rork, and niece Sharon and husband Joey Schwab, and their children and grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held for Louis at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Fort Concho, West Texas Rehab, or a charity of your choice

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

Bobbie Delores Scaggs born December 3, 1945, gained her wings on February 10, 2024, at the age of 78. Bobbie was born to Louise Lewis and Teonia Jones in Houston Texas. She was raised by her mom Louise Lewis and Stepfather W.C. Lewis (deceased) in San Angelo Texas.

Bobbie was married to Lieutenant Scaggs (deceased) and began their new lives in Denver Colorado. To this union was born Cedric Antonia Scaggs, Lucette Yvette Boston, Carisa Louise Scaggs (deceased), Patrick Lee Mornes, stepson Jonathan Lieutenant Scaggs.

Bobbie loved spending time with her nine grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She is survived by four sisters, Joanna Thomas, Linda Millegan, Teresa Hollingsworth, and Betsie Sampson. One brother Bobby James Duke (deceased).

Bobbie had faith in God. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children, family, and friends. She was employed at Blackshear (Day Head Start- Day Care) at the time of her death. She also worked at Ampco Transportation for 20 years in Denver Colorado.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Harper Funeral Home.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 11:00 am at The Absolute Word Church, 1201 S. Steele St, Denver, CO 80210 with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 pm. Burial will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

Family and friends may share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Reynold Randy Scott, our beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9th, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas at the age of 74. Randy, as he was known to those who loved him, was born in San Angelo to parents Virginia and Reynold Scott. As a child, he attended school in San Angelo, graduating from Central High School in 1967, and later from Angelo State University, where he met his wife of 54 years, Margaret, on a blind date. While Randy held a variety of jobs, his primary career was as a telecommunications director with Verizon from which he retired in 2004. His career led to him living in various cities across Texas before retiring to Fredericksburg. His hobbies included working on his vintage cars and tending to his acreage on his beloved backhoe. Randy was an active member of the Fredericksburg Vintage Car Club where he judged at car shows and participated in many tours around the Fredericksburg area as well as the state.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents Reynold and Virginia Scott. He is survived by his wife Margaret, his daughters and their spouses: Robyn and Clay Bonner, and Mindy and Walker England all of Plano; his grandchildren Corbin Bonner, Raylan England, and Charles England who all affectionately knew him as Randad, his sister and her husband Paula and Marlow Wojtek, and his nieces Stacy Coulter and Shannan Martin all of Dallas.

A visitation will be held Sunday, February 18,2024 from 3:00-5:00 PM and a funeral service Monday, February 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo followed by interment at Fairmount Cemetery. All friends and family are welcome. The family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers or other gifts.

Mary Jane (Janie) Begnaud born December 30, 1930 passed from this earth on February 7, 2024 at the age of 93. Janie was born to Mary Jane McCants and John Claude Simmons in New Orleans, Louisiana during the Great Depression. She was raised by a single working mother with the help of many uncles and aunts on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This instilled in her the importance of family, resilience and independence.

On March 4, 1950 Janie married John William (Bill) Begnaud (November 19, 1928- May 12, 2005) in New Orleans and began their new lives in Lafayette Louisiana. Janie is survived by her three, children, Denise Begnaud Watson and her husband Ted of Fort Collins, Colorado; John Begnaud and wife Jeanne of San Angelo, Texas and Paul Begnaud and wife Dominique of Magnolia, Texas.

Janie adored her seven grandchildren and spouses Mary Watson; Albert Watson and wife Atchiporn French; Jennifer Begnaud Moots& husband Gregg; Joanna Begnaud Click & husband Jordan; Jacqui Begnaud Mobley & husband Cody; Jayme Begnaud Komechak & husband Mathew; and Dominique Van den Bogaert and partner Tinne.

Twelve great grandchildren, Sidnee, Averi and Ben Click; Theo Watson; Charlie Gokosivil-Watson; Brekken and Everly Moots; Thomas John and Wyatt Komechak; Georgie and Liam Mobley; and Feline Van den Bogaert also survive Janie.

Janie was an amazing home cook having learned New Orleans cuisine and marrying into the Cajun culture of south Louisiana. She was an excellence seamstress having made many of her children’s school clothes and all varieties of grandchildren’s and doll clothes. Janie knitted countless sweaters and loved challenging cross-stitch embroidery-examples of which hang in the homes of her children and grandchildren‘s homes.

Janie and Bill were active in Masonic work in Texas. Janie was involved in Eastern Star and Ladies of the Nile while supporting husband Bill’s involvement with Suez Shriners. The years including and leading to Potentate and first lady were special to them both.

Janie loved the sport of bridge and loved the many friends who kept her playing bridge till the end. Janie made friends easily no matter where she was. Thank You Friends.

Mary Jane Begnaud had faith in God, loved life and her family, and was a true inspiration to us all.

Janie’s wishes of a family memorial will be honored at a later date.