Donna Howard Howell passed away January 18, 2020. She was born in Gorman, Texas on July 4, 1948 to Odell and Edith Howard. She loved to read and was devoted to her beloved animals Taz, China, Sassy and Frankie. She was known for her sense of humor and mischievous nature. She is survived by her daughter Jo Karen Hampton Schmidt of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Grandchildren Brittany Geideman and husband Ian of Olmsted, Ohio and Joshua Schmidt of Mason, Ohio. She had one great grandson Perscott Geideman. She is also survived by her sister Sonia Heidenheimer and husband Joe of Ballinger and brother Gary Howard and wife Donna of Rowena and nieces Hannah Heidenheimer, Lindsey Heidenheimer and Laura Dieringer.  

Special friends that will miss her are Diane Burris, Lindsey Graham, Cenny Flores and Tilly Chandler as well as employees of Answer Angelo where she worked for many years. Thanks also to Barbara Hesse who enabled her to have a safe place to live. 

Special thanks and gratitude to Dr. John Harvey for years of patience and expert care.  

Services will be held Sunday February 9, 2020 2pm at Cowboy Church of San Angelo 4015 N. Chadbourne.   

Willie D. Lankford, 89, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born in Hatchel, Texas on November 21, 1930. Mr. Lankford retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of honored service. He was married to Martha Lee Moore on November 14, 1954. Mr. Lankford had a career as a Master Machinist and retired from Epley Enterprises in 1995. He had a passion for his worship to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and a unmeasured love for his family, friends and his devoted little dog he named “Mr. Lankford”. Willie D. is survived by his 6 children, sons, Clifford (Sherry), Allen, David (Sharon), Terry (Charity), Matt (Rita) and daughter, Lori. He had 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years Martha, his grandson, Ryan, his granddaughter, Crystal, his father and mother and his 10 siblings. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

• Martha Lee Lankford, Wife (deceased)
• Ryan Lankford, Grandson (deceased)
• Crystal Lankford, Granddaughter (deceased)
• Madison Matt Dean Lankford, Father (deceased)
• Lily Mae Lankford, Mother (deceased)
• 10 Siblings, . (deceased)
• Clifford Lankford (Sherry), Son
• Allen Lankford, Son
• David Lankford (Sharon), Son
• Terry Lankford (Charity), Son
• Matt Lankford (Rita), Son
• Lori Lankford, Daughter
• Willie D.had 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Victoria Lucio Hernandez, 90, passed away February 3, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Victoria was born in Floresville, TX on March 6, 1929. Victoria met the love of her life Mike Hernandez and they were married for 62 years. She was a loving wife, mother to twelve children and loved them dearly. Victoria had a deep faith in Jesus which she shared with her family. She always had a “can do” attitude that was contagious, she would never give up. Victoria was loved by all who met her, and she will be greatly missed.
Victoria is preceded in death by her husband Mike Hernandez, Daughter Dora Hernandez, two Sons Arthur Hernandez and Roy Hernandez.
Mrs. Hernandez is survived by nine children Mary Lopez, Janie Hernandez, Rita Rivera, Gloria Mize, Rosie Alvarado, Carlos Hernandez, Lucy Alvarado, Norma Baca, and Diana Gonzalez, she is also survived by over 250 Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Harper Funeral Home Saturday, February 8 at 1:00 PM with graveside to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Thelma Burton, 93, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Thelma was born in Wilson, Oklahoma on December 25, 1926 to Perry and Almonte Webb Fariss. She attended Shannon School of Nursing and graduated in 1943. She became a Public Health Nurse in the 1960’s. She retired from Nursing in 1992.
She loved traveling with her children to many exotic places. Her greatest passion was playing bridge. She enjoyed the people she played with throughout her entire life.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years; Robert Burton; her sons: David Grounds, Dennis Grounds and Joy Larmey; her five grandsons: Adam, Casey, Matthew, Ross and John; and her two great-grandsons: Dylan and Lane.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother; four sisters and one brother. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Kindred Hospice or American Cancer Society.
The graveside service will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Fairmount Cemetery.