LaVerne Zuehlke, of San Angelo passed away on December 3, 2019.

LaVerne was born on February 21, 1921 in Miles, TX., to Walter James and Roxia Edith (Edwards) Newton. She married Marvin Otis Zuehlke on August 23, 1946 in the Miles Lutheran Church.

She was employed in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon for 46 years and retired in 1988. The family enjoyed her excellent cooking skills.

LaVerne is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Marvin who passed away March 28, 1985; sisters, Margaret Vick, Lorene Heflin and Dorothy Gains and brothers; Claude Newton and Eugene Newton.

She is survived by nephews, Calvin Vick, Roy Vick and wife, Carolyn; three nieces; Bernice Cahill, Faye Brosig and husband, Stanley and Roxie Cauley and husband Lehman; numerous other gran nieces and grand nephews and her loving neighbors; Margaret and Becky Rios; and friends Gordon and Margaret Emerson.

Public viewing will be 10:00am to 8:00 pm Friday, December 6, 2019 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, December 6, 2019 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM December 7, 2019 at Miles Cemetery with Rev. Allan Eckert of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Knickerbocker Community Center.

Edward H. "Big Ed" Miller, 55, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, in San Angelo.

No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Miller was born September 26, 1964, in San Angelo. He has been lifelong resident of the San Angelo area. Edward was 1983 graduate of Wall High School. He married Angie Acosta on June 19, 1993, in Veribest. Edward was a former employee for Angelo Refrigeration, and he worked for Gideon Sheet Medal in Robert Lee as refrigeration technician. He loved his grandcat "Felicia Jean".

Survivors include his Wife of 26 years, Angie; his daughter, Angela Miller of San Angelo; his son, Jacob Miller of San Angelo; his parents, Ernest and Dolores Miller of Veribest; his brother, Ray Miller and wife Jessica of Indianapolis, Indiana; a nephew, Josh Miller of Indianapolis, Indiana; a niece, Erica Abby and husband Charles of Italy; a sister-in-law, Nati Delaney of Bossier City, Louisiana; a brother-in-law; Fermin Acosta III and wife Janie of San Angelo; many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Donation may be made to Robert Delaney, Eddie Miller on memo line, First State Bank of Paint Rock, 402 Smith Blvd., San Angelo, Texas 76905.

Charles Ray Preston, 80, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019 in Lubbock Texas. He was born in Iraan, Texas to Leonard and Oma Preston on December 23, 1938 in a snow storm. Charles graduated from Reagan County High School in Big Lake,Texas in 1957. He entered the Army in November 1961 and was honorably discharged with a good conduct metal and expert in riffle M-14 In November 1963. He went to work for Tommy Steiner Rodeo Company in the early 60’s as a bull fighter/rodeo clown along side Tommy Owens. In 1966 he started his career in the oil and gas industry working for El Paso Natural Gas in Midkiff, Texas and was later transferred to Sonora, Texas in 1970 where he raised his famiy. He continued his career until his retirement from Maverick Stimulations Company, LLC in 2009. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Mertzon and Sonora, Texas and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He married Regina Stubblefield in November 1986 in San Angelo, Texas. He enjoyed a warm day on the golf course or in a boat fishing. He loved his family, friends, and Facebook. He looked forward to his early morning text messages with his son in law, John. Charles looked forward to spending time with his son, Tommy on his monthly trips to Granbury. He never let his daughter, Laura forget to wash his teeth and put eye drops in his eyes every night. He hardly ever missed Tuesday morning breakfast with his lady friends in Granbury. Charles wanted everyone to know that he lived a great life!

He is survived by his children: Laura Laurent and her husband John of Clovis New Mexico, Tommy Preston and his wife Kaysi of White Deer Texas. Grandchildren Lissandra Ramos, Meggan Gonzales and her husband Morgan, Paige Preston and her boyfriend Colton Bradley, Ashley Preston, Riggan Preston and his wife Alisyn, Kade Preston, and Kooper Preston. Great-Grandchildren Loggen Carter, Taylyn Carter, Makenna Gonzales, Maicen Gonzales, Preston Bradley, Brantley Preston, and Maddox Gonzales.

He was proceded in death by his parents and his wife Regina J Preston.

The family would like to thank Kris Grimland for always watching out for Charles and for being by his side.

Viewing will be Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 5 – 9 PM at Johnson’s Funeral Home at 435 West Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, Texas. Graveside services will be Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 4989 FM 1223 San Angelo, Texas Reception to follow at Johnson’s Funeral Home.

Richard "Dick" Schmidt was born on June 16, 1939 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and passed away on November 30, 2019 in San Angelo, Texas.

Joe Briones, 84, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by family.

Public viewing will be Friday, November 29, 2019, at Robert Massie Funeral home. The Rosary services will be 6:00 PM Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. There will be a family visitation following the rosary at the family’s house.

Mr. Briones was born April 4, 1935, in Del Rio to his parents, Joseph and Maria Cruz Briones. He married Olga Garivay on September 17, 1952, in San Angelo. Joe was raised in San Angelo moving to Newark, California and returning to San Angelo to retire in 2002. He worked for General Foods for 10 years and then was an independent trucker for 45 years. Joe was an avid golfer. He loved to watch sports, talk politics, to spend time with family and friends and loved eating a good steak. He made people laugh and feel at home. Joe enjoyed his trips from California to San Angelo. Joe was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and former member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto, California where his final resting place will be. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He will be remembered as being concerned for his family.

The family would like to thank everyone who cared for him; Dr. Cherokee, Dr. Anderson and the staff on the fourth floor at Shannon Medical Center.

Survivors include his wife, Olga of the home; two sons, Rudy Briones and wife Marcella of Modesto, California and Richard Briones of San Angelo; two sisters, Belia Seriver of San Angelo and Ofelia Benitez of Union City, California; four grandchildren, Rudy, Jr., Richard "Joshua", Jessica and Rachel; 12 great grandchildren. Jose was preceded in death by a son, Rueben Briones; a brother, Vincente Briones.

Cassie Miller, 85, returned to her heavenly home Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in San Angelo surrounded by family.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, November 29, 2019. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Rev. John S. Pope, pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ms. Miller was born to the Stafford Ross and Beatrice Williams in Littlefield, on October 21, 1934. She was the only girl of 5 children. Cassie resided in Littlefield until she relocated to San Angelo in the 1980s. Cassie's love for blues music radiated through her soul even on her worst days. Her favorite artist was BB King. She was the foundation of her family, always loving her family unconditionally. The ones who knew her best knew that was a line that was never crossed. Her favorite pastime was participating in family gatherings, playing cards, listening to blues music and dancing. Cassie earned the nickname “Sassy Cassie” due to wittiness. She is a beloved daughter, mother, sister and grandmother and will be greatly missed.

Ms. Miller is survived by her brother, Booker T Ross of Littlefield; her only son, Joe Lynn Ross and wife Theressa of Lubbock; her grandchildren, Lesa Martinez and husband George of San Angelo, Waymond James of San Antonio, Angela James and husband Steven of San Angelo, Joketha Ross of Lubbock, Mookie Ross of Amarillo, Yoveda Fletcher of Denton, Brandon Ross of Ft. Worth, Jaelyn Sims and husband Mcquel of San Antonio, Chevelle James of San Angelo, Jeannetta James of San Angelo, Kyra James of San Antonio, Tiara James of San Antonio, Jonah Ross of Lubbock, Damon Thompson of San Angelo, Serenity Cook of San Angelo and Malikai Sims of San Antonio. She was preceded in passing by her mother, Beatrice Williams; her father, Stafford Ross; her two brothers, Alford Ross and Stafford Ross; her two daughters, Pearl James and Temple James.

Richard L Schmidt was born on June 16, 1939 and passed away on November 30, 2019 in San Angelo, Texas.