Noma Faye Piper Allen, 93, was born June 21, 1927 in San Angelo, Texas to August Piper, Sr., and Annie Mae Blakeney Piper. She passed September 1, 2020. She had eight siblings. She attended Lake View Public Schools and received a beautician’s license from the state of Texas in 1945. 
Noma Faye married Floyd Tolbert Allen on December 5, 1948. They raised a family consisting of three boys and one girl. 
Noma Faye was a home maker and worked as a beautician until 1976. Starting in 1968 she served as Precinct 39 election clerk and later as alternate judge and judge for many years. She and Floyd owned and operated the Brass Lamp, an antique shop specializing in brass artifacts, from 1979 through 1995. 
Noma Faye was a member of Harris Avenue Baptist and of the Businessmen’s Bible Class. 
She was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge #10. Noma Faye earned the Rainbow Girls’ Grand Cross of Colors and served three years on the Rainbow Girls’ Board of Directors. 
Noma Faye served actively in the Parent Teacher Association chapters of San Jacinto Elementary School, Washington Junior High School, Edison Junior High School, and Fannin Elementary School numerous years. In 1972 Noma Faye received a Texas Life Membership in the PTA. 
Noma Faye worked thirty years with the Boy Scouts of America. During her years of dedicated service she earned a First Merit Award. In 1975 she was the first woman in Tom Green County to receive the prestigious Silver Beaver Award. Her three sons earned the rank of Eagle Scout. She also worked for seven years with the Rainbow Girls; her daughter achieved Grand Cross of Colors and is a Rainbow Majority member. 
Devotion to family, family-centered interests, many friends: Noma Faye’s was a life lived well. 
She is preceded in death by her husband Floyd; son Wallace Allen; her parents August and Annie Mae Piper; her siblings August Piper, Jr., Lillie Mae Piper, Alton Ray Piper, Wanda Jean Piper Carr, Jimmie Gerald Piper, William Henry Piper, Shirley Delores Piper Capps. 
Survivors include her children: Gary Allen and wife Sylvia Gray of Midland, Ronnie Allen and wife Jo Ann of San Angelo, Gail McWhorter and husband Jack of Sherwood; grandsons: Shannon Allen and wife Lara of San Angelo, Jason McWhorter and wife Izabel of Sherwood, Jared McWhorter of Sherwood, sister Linda Piper of Campwood and multiple nieces and nephews. 
The family would like to express they’re thanks to Meadow Creek Nursing & Rehab and Hospice of San Angelo for their compassion and care. 
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite Charity in mom’s honor and memory.

Graveside

Friday, September 04, 2020

10:00AM

Fairmount Cemetery
1120 W. Ave. N 
San Angelo, TX 76901

Sam D. Sparks, 75, of San Angelo died August 31, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM September 3, 2020 at Sierra Vista Methodist Church, 4522 College Hills Blvd, San Angelo, TX. There will also be a livestream of the service at the Sierra Vista Methodist Church website, SierraVista.org. 
Sam was born October 24, 1944, in Roswell, New Mexico to Sam B. Sparks and 
Ruby D. Sims Sparks. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kim Swain Sparks; his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Ross and Angela Sparks of San Antonio; his daughter and son-in- law, Shai and Hector Frietze of San Antonio; grandsons, Eric, (Megan) 
Christopher, (Sarah) and Matthew Wood of San Antonio; granddaughters, Debra Nicole Wood, Sterling Denise Sparks, and Sloan Delany Sparks of San Antonio; special niece, 
Christina Swain Black and husband Russell of Tuscola and their two sons, Garrison and Hudson Black; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rick Swain and spouse, Mary of San Angelo and their children, Ricky and Rusty Swain, Pam Hernandez and her children, Coda and Jonah; sister, Debra McBeath and Barry Green of San Antonio and her daughter Dr. Taylor McCain and spouse, Bryan, and sons Charlie and Jayden. He was predeceased by his son, Sean Douglas Sparks. 

Sam was honored to practice law with Max Parker, Guy Choate, Mary Golder and Carlos Rodriguez who will serve as honorary pallbearers. 

Sam grew up in Pecos, Texas and moved to Van Horn, Texas his freshman year where he was an excellent student and multi-sport athlete. Upon graduation from 
Van Horn High School, Sam attended Sul Ross University where he played football, lettering in 1964, ‘65 and ‘66. He was a member of the All Sports Bowl Team of 1964 and a Member of the Lone Star Conference Championship Football Team in 1965. Sam received his B.A. in Economics in 1967 and then attended The Law School at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1970. Immediately after Law School, Sam moved to Jasper, 
Texas to practice personal injury law. Wanting to return to West Texas, Sam joined with Tom Webb and Aubrey Stokes to practice law in 1972. He was a partner at Webb, Stokes & Sparks at the time of his death. Sam was a talented personal injury attorney, representing people injured through no fault of their own. He always championed the working-man, and dedicated six months at the Texas Legislature in an effort to maintain a fair 
Texas Workers’ Compensation system. Sam was among the first attorneys in Texas to become Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. He was a member of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, American Board of Trial Advocates and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association where he served as a Director for many years. 

Sam was active in his community and served as a Board Member of the San Angelo Independent School District. He understood the value of an education and made sure that his sister, Debra, attended Angelo State University. In 2006, Sam was selected as a Sul Ross Distinguished Alumnus. In 2011, he was inducted into the Sul Ross Athletic Hall of Honor. At that time, 
he was the only Sul Ross Alumnus to have been honored in both capacities. 

Sam met Kim Swain in Dallas, Texas in 1978 at OU Weekend. It was literally love at first sight and they married on August 1979. Their son, Sean, was born within a year and completed their young family of Shai and Kenneth Ross. The family built a dream home above the 
Concho River where they lived for many years and entertained family and friends. Sam loved the outdoors. He was a gifted athlete. From an early age he enjoyed hunting and was an avid fish- erman. Whether playing football or golf, Sam’s determination made him a winner. He brought that determination and winning attitude to the clients he represented. Sam took up woodwork- ing and predictably, not only was he skilled at woodworking, he shared his craft with those dear to him. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Sean Sparks Texas Exes Scholarship, 
P.O. Box 1271, San Angelo, Texas 76902 or the Sierra Vista Methodist Church Building fund or a favorite charity.

Memorial Service

Thursday, September 03, 2020

10:00AM

Sierra Vista United Methodist
4522 College Hills Blvd 
San Angelo, Tx 76904

Geraldine "Jerry" Jordan, 96, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Menard.

Public viewing will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, September 4, 2020, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Private Graveside services will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Jordan was born March 24, 1924, in Brady. She was a lifelong resident of San Antonio moving to Menard in 2018. She married Charles Jordan on December 20, 1965 in San Antonio. He passed away on March 10, 2019. Jerry was a secretary. She was a member of Castle Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio. Jerry was a volunteer for Boysville. She was very active in the Brackenridge Eagles of the 40's reunions and scholarship fundraisers.

Survivors include a sister, Bess Moore and husband Ed of Garland; two granddaughters, Susan Miller and husband Wayne of Brady, and Lisa Collier of San Angelo; six great-grandchildren, William, Josh, Grace, Hayden, Emily, and Tara; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Jordan, and Joyce Collier and son-in-law, Larry Collier.

Mrs. Amelia Rios, 95, of San Angelo, passed away on August 31, 2020 in San Angelo, Tx. Viewing and visitation will be on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday at 10:00 am at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, with interment following at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.

She is preceded in death by, her husband of 30 years, Pedro Hernandez Rios Sr., son Robert Rios, daughter, Delia Pacheco and grandson, Michael Dennis White.

She is survived by her children: Elva Galvan, Louis and Christina Rios, Pete and Alicia Rios, George Rios, Olga White and husband Michael and Alicia Rivers. Other survivors include her grandchildren Marina Mata and husband Alejandro, Angelina Perez and husband Ray, Albert Galvan and family, Louis Rios Jr. and family, Melissa Keaton and family, Michael Rios Jr. and family, Tamara Rios and family, Sara Rios and family, George Rios and wife Lara and family, Stephanie Rios and family, Candice Le and husband Anthony and family, Victoria Shaw and husband Keaton and family, Natalie Shelton and family, Joseph Flores and several great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren.

Helen Hensley, 91, went home to the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2020 after a brief illness. A celebration service will be held Tuesday, September 1st at Johnson Street Church of Christ at 11:00 A.M., with Mills Caraway officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held at 10:30 at the church immediately prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 

Helen was born in Cleaton, Kentucky on October 29, 1928 to Herbert Helsley and Lena Cook Helsley. She, along with her siblings Ruth, Estelle, George, and Martha, grew up in the lush countryside of Kentucky. If you knew Helen, you knew how proud she was of beautiful Kentucky. So how in the world did she end up in West Texas, you ask. As it turned out, she met her husband to be from Eola, Texas on his chance visit to Dayton, Ohio to see his sister Wanda. After a whirlwind courtship, Helen married David Hensley on April 9, 1950 in Eola, Texas, and San Angelo became home. The family lived in the Glenmore neighborhood for 58 years. She was well known throughout the neighborhood for her famous “Kentucky Bread” and she served many a meal to the neighborhood friends of her kids. 

Along with raising her three children, Helen worked for the Social Security Administration for 21 years, retiring in 1986. After her retirement, she helped in running the family business Texas Defensive Driving School for another 30 years. 

Helen was a talented seamstress, as well as an excellent quilter. In fact, she won multiple Best of Show awards at the San Angelo Stock Show & Exhibits. 

She is survived by her children, Peggy D. Shaw (husband Don), Gary D. Hensley (wife Lilli), and Randy J. Hensley (wife Cindy), and a sister Martha Rogers of Marietta, Georgia. Also, five grandchildren including Lauren Shaw McCain, Chase Hensley, Kristen Hensley Oney, Denton Shaw, David Dean Hensley, and five great grandchildren, Piper, Finley, Judson, Emerson, and Jordan. 

Rest in peace, Nonnie…We love You! 

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Rust Street Ministries, 803 Rust St, San Angelo, TX 76903. 

A live stream of the service can be found at www.facebook.com/harperfhandcremato… starting at 10:50am. 

Visitation

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

10:30AM - 11:00AM

Johnson Street Church of Christ
2200 Johnson Avenue 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

11:00AM

Johnson Street Church of Christ
2200 Johnson Avenue 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Final Resting Place

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

"I fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” Harold Wayne Farmer did just that and crossed the heavenly finish line on Thursday, August 27, 2020 surrounded by his wife, daughters, and grandsons. 

Harold was born in San Angelo, Texas on February 9, 1940 and lived the majority of his 80 years there. He graduated from San Angelo High School, joined the Army National Guard, served active duty during the Berlin Crisis, married the love of his life, Darlene Johnson, and had two very special girls. He worked for GTE for many years in Ozona and Brady but moved back home near family and friends for the remainder of his working days and was employed by SACE and ML Leddy's. 

Harold loved old cars, baseball, airplanes, hunting, antiques, woodworking, and flying, but his greatest love was FAMILY. His tremendous love was demonstrated through his gentle acts of kindness his entire life. 

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Daisy Farmer, his sister and brother-in-law Carlene and Paul English, his infant brother Bobby Ray, his mother and father-in-law Ossie Mae and Temple Johnson, and Uncle Jim (Hinshaw) a very special uncle. 

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Darlene, and his two daughters Darla Sanderson (Michael) of Dallas and Sharla Abbott (Tom) of San Angelo. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren Trey Arp (Lauren) and Tyler Arp (Lexi) of San Angelo and Stone, Sterling, and Savannah Sanderson of Dallas. During his “bonus years”, he experienced the joy of his great-grandchildren Ian and Pierce Arp. He is also survived by his little brother Sammy (Jeana) of San Angelo and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Throughout his journey, God placed earthly angels in his path; thank you Dr. Anderton, Dr. Parhizgar, Tom, Lori, and Michelle. As he prepared to finish his race, he sent more angels - Dena and Becca. 

A memorial service will be held at Southgate Church of Christ on Saturday, August 29 at 2:00. To help ensure the safety of all, masks are requested to be worn. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested for Hospice of San Angelo or San Angelo Christian Academy.

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Memorial Service

Saturday, August 29, 2020

2:00PM

Southgate Church Of Christ
528 Country Club Rd 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Nemecio "Mencho" Q. Garcia, 84, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, August 27, 2020, in San Angelo.

Public Viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Monday, August 31, 2020, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Graveside Services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Deacon Claudio Sanchez, deacon of St. Mary's Catholic Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Garcia was born October 31, 1935, in Lohn, Texas to Bascillo and Marta Garcia. He has been a lifelong resident of San Angelo. Mencho was a farm laborer for Edgar Erwin in Eden for most of his career. He was a catholic. Mencho was very proud to have volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club as a Foster Granddad. He loved and enjoyed playing baseball. Mencho was always there for his family. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include three daughters, Celia G. Puente and husband Emilio, Sr. of Miles, Michele G. Sumpter and husband Kevin of San Antonio, and Monica G. Crouser and husband Ryan of Wall; eight grandchildren, Emilio, Jr., Priscilla, Omer, Ethan, Jaden, Harley, Evan, and Noah; four great grandchildren, Tristan, Joe David, Stoney, and River; five sisters, Tina Martinez, Carman Dela Garza, Lupe Garcia, Gabriela Dela Garza, and Juanita Briones; three brothers, Bacilio Garcia, Antonio Garcia, and Manuel Garcia. Mencho was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Andy Garcia; and two brothers, Robert Garcia, and Triso Garcia.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Tuesday
September 1, 2020
10:00 AM
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
4989 FM Highway 1223
San Angelo, TX 76905

Martha G. Reyes 71 passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM, with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM Monday, August 31, 2020, at St Mary's Catholic Church with Father Adam Droll, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home

Ms. Reyes was born July 4, 1949, in San Angelo to Elias and Mary Gonzales. Martha was a lifelong resident of San Angelo. She graduated from Central High School in 1967. She graduated from Angelo State University receiving her degree in education. Martha was a teacher for SAISD as a 3rd grade teacher at San Jacinto Elementary for 34 years retiring in 2007. After retirement, she tutored for an additional 11 years for a total of 45 years. She was very proud to be a San Jacinto Warrior. Some of her favorite memories came from all the students she was able to touch and inspire. Martha was a world traveler. She traveled to Germany, Paris, New York and one of her favorite places was Las Vegas. She had a passion for the New York Yankees and was an avid concert goer.

Survivors include two sisters, Minerva Sanchez and husband Fred of San Angelo, and Marylou Torres and husband Arturo of San Antonio; two twin granddaughters, Alexis Falcon, and Alyssa both of Ft. Worth; many nieces, nephews; and a daughter, Jennifer Reyes of Abilene. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Hector Gonzales.

Serving as her pallbearers will be Robert Gonzales, Brandon Gonzales, Edgar Roman, Rigo Resendiz, Victor Valdez, and Mario Fuentes; and honorary pallbearers are Fred Sanchez, Albert Serrano, Mark Cajas, and Ruben Gaitan.

The family would like to thank Dr. Linda Hitchcock, Dr. Steven Cole, nurse practitioner, Frances Sewell, nurse, John Watson, Unit director, Michael Smith at Shannon Medical Center for their excellent care and compassion they provided.

"Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I'll remember you all. If you can only remember me with tears, then don't remember me at all" quote by Michael Landon.
 

VISITATION

Saturday
August 29, 2020
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

ROSARY

Sunday
August 30, 2020
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Monday
August 31, 2020
10:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
7 W. Ave. N
San Angelo, TX 76903