After battling metastatic pancreatic cancer, Phillip Gattis won the war on March 15, 2020 by entering the Kingdom of Heaven as a healed son of God. The war lasted only 5 1/2 weeks and Phillip gave it his all.

He was born on August 18, 1972 in El Paso, TX at Biggs Army Airfield. After spending a brief period of time in Albuquerque, NM, his family moved to Estancia, NM where Phillip enjoyed his younger years while living on a ranch. His family then moved to Dickinson, TX and later, moved to Cisco, TX where Phillip completed his high school education as an honor graduate who was involved in many extracurricular activities. He loved football and while he became a huge fan of Jerry Rice, Joe Montana and the rest of the San Francisco 49ers and the Texas A&M Aggies, Phillip was happiest when watching GOOD football, no matter who was playing the game.

After high school, Phillip became an Airborne Ranger in the United States Army specializing in communications security. His military career took him to all continents except Antarctica and he often spoke fondly of the extraordinary men and women with whom he was privileged to serve. While in South Korea, he served with a group of men who would become brothers and he loved to tell stories about their shenanigans.

Phillip moved back to Eastland County upon leaving the military and in 2002, just one day after his 30th birthday, he met the love of his life, the woman God made for him - Rebecca Bullock. They married on February 25, 2006 in Eastland, TX and they celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary during one of Phillip’s stays in the hospital. Phillip was a wonderful husband who led his wife in their walk with the Lord. His faith was always strong and he dearly loved all of his family and friends. Phillip was kind, caring, compassionate, loving and accepting of all men and women. He looked down on no one but he did look up to one person – his wife Rebecca, whom he put on a pedestal. Phillip blessed everyone he knew and he was known for his tremendous desire to help others. Phillip’s transition to heaven has left a hole that can never be filled. From his wife, “Until we are together again honey, I love you and I will honor my promise to you to LIVE my life without you.” Phillip is incredibly missed.

Phillip is survived by his wife Rebecca Gattis of San Angelo, his brother Paul Gattis of San Angelo, his mother Caroline Gattis of Cisco, his brother William Gattis of Cisco, his sister Cora Gattis of San Angelo, his sister Malissa Rose of Copperas Cove, and his sister Melody Bohannon of Lockhart. He is also survived by a great number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.

Phillip’s family would like to thank the medical professionals at Shannon Oncology Center and Shannon Medical Center for their kindness and commitment to his fight and his care. Dr. Raj Cheruku accepted Phillip’s decision to fight immediately and stood with him to the end.

A private family celebration of life will be on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Harper Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to ask friends and family to join and/or donate to the Tom Green County Relay for Life team that has been created in Phillip’s memory, “Phillip’s Angels”. https://secure.acsevents.org/site/S…

Leonor Sentena age 85 of San Angelo, died Friday, March 13, 2020, surrounded by her family at the home of her grandchildren Louis and Melinda Arreola.

A rosary will be said on Sunday, March 15th at 6:00 Pm at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 16th at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial at the Sonora Cemetery in Sonora, Texas at 12:30 PM. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo. The following gentlemen will act as pallbearers for Leonor, Sammy Sentena, Louis Arreola Jr., Trinidad Sentena Jr., George Silva, Ruben Christian Magallan, and Nathaniel Sedillo and an honorary pallbearer, Joe Sentena Jr.

Leonor was born in Sonora on February 4, 1935, to Jesus and Victoria Guerrero Quiroz.

She married Jose E. Sentena and together they raised four sons. Leonor delighted in her family. She raised them with the knowledge of the importance of family. She also instilled to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren her deep faith in God and prayer. She was a long-time member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Sonora and was a devoted Cursillista.

For many years Leonor cared for several ranch families in the area, the Cauthorn’s and the Wardlaw’s, she devoted herself to them, and they were equally devoted to her.

The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Shannon Medical Center and Hospice of San Angelo.

Leonor was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jose; her son, David; her brothers, Julio, Trinidad, and Cleofas Quiroz; and a granddaughter, Maribel Sentena.

She is lovingly survived by her three sons, Joe Sentena and his wife Lupe, Trinidad Sentena and Salome Sentena all of San Angelo; her brother Feliciano Quiroz of Hereford; eleven grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 10 great -great grandchildren.

James "Jody the Legend" Darrell Hall, age 73, of San Angelo, Texas passed away in his home on Monday March 9, 2020.

Jody was born March 5, 1947 in San Angelo, Texas to Harold and Calline. He was older brother to Bess Ann and Redgy and little brother to Harold Dee and father to Kevin.

He is survived by his only son Kevin, as well as his sister Bess Ann, and his brother Redgy. He is also survived by his best friend and companion Mortimer the Pit Bull. Jody had numerous nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

He was a bit of a local legend in West Texas if you played pool in the area. Odds are he taught you a lesson you never forgot. He stayed active with the past time of billiards and enjoyed running local tournaments as well as spending the evening just shooting 9 Ball with friends. He is also going to be missed by the local racing community. He loved drag racing and circle track. He may be best known for his club On The Strip. He had the foresight to bring Pantera to On The Strip before they were the Pantera we know today.

He never seemed to know a stranger and had a funny story and a smile for anyone who would sit and talk with him for a few minutes. He will be missed by family and friends alike. Our lives are better for having had him with us , even if it seems too short a time.

There will be a memorial pool tournament at the Lone Wolf Pub today {Sunday} March 15th at 3:00PM. A portion of the proceeds will be used for Jody's funeral arrangements.

Thank you to the Lone Wolf Pub. Jody would be so proud and happy that you all thought so much of him. Please leave any memories that you may have with us. We would love to read them. Thank you all -The Family of Jody Hall

On Friday, March 13, 2020 our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Benina Almaras Luna, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on May 1, 1938 in Poteet, Texas to Cleofas and Candelaria Almaras. On July 10, 1956, mother married her beloved soul mate, Reverend Rudolph Luna in Crosbyton, Texas. From that time forward, she put all of her efforts into nurturing her family and doing the work of the Lord. Benina was not only the Pastor’s wife, with all of the duties thereof, but also the Sectional Women’s ministry leader and a devoted mother to all. She was a Sunday School & Children’s Church teacher. She volunteered at nursing homes in Levelland, Texas and the Good Will Mission, teaching the gospel, handing out clothes and food from the Food Pantry in Wichita Falls, Texas. She made home and hospital visits making sure she the plan of salvation was heard she had a Servant’s Heart. She always tried to see others through God’s eyes. To help further her ministry, she graduated from the Elim Assembly of God Bible Institute in 1982.

Benina’s hobbies included her Prayer Ministry, preaching the Gospel, singing and, on another note, shopping and gardening.

Mother was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Luis Almaras, Margarito Almaras, Pedro Almaras, Cleofas Almaras; sisters, Isidra Rendon, Elvira Torres, Luisa Barton, Leonarda Garcia and 2 in laws Gilbert Luna and Roy Luna.

She is survived by her husband, Reverend Rudolph Luna; children, Gevena Charles, Wolfforth, Tx., Abel Darlene Luna, San Angelo, Tx., Larry and Rebecca Jacques, San Angelo, Tx., Samuel and Angelica Luna, San Antonio, Tx. And Fernando and Lydia Lopez, San Angelo, Tx. She also was loved by 19 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, plus 8 in laws and 76 nephews and nieces.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 5:00-7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home. A service of tribute and remembrance will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00pm with burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Janet F. Buster was born on August 2, 1932 and passed away on March 12, 2020.

Nancy Jo Siebert was born on April 22, 1933 and passed away on March 12, 2020.