Lavonne (Voni) Vanveghel, age 65 of Sonora passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. Memorial services are pending at Love Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons Chris Olson and Tyrel Homra, brother Darrell Olson and sister Karrie Doherty.

Maria Josefina Zile, 74, passed away on Sunday, February, 23, 2025.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Zile was born on March 28, 1950 in Caracas, Venezuela to Alirio Blanco and Alais Pacheco. Maria graduated from Andres Bello Catholic University on October 4, 1974 in Caracas and from the University of Oregon on September 6, 2003 with a masters degree. She married Kenneth Zile on July 27, 1978 in St Petersburg Beach, FL. He passed away on May 19, 2011 after 33 years of marriage. Maria was a Spanish teacher at Peoria ISD in Peoria, Arizona before retiring from Crow-Applegate-Lorane High School in Eugene, Oregon in 2010. After retirement, Maria moved to San Angelo and was a substitute teacher for many years.

Maria was an extraordinary mom who loved her children with no end, always accepting others with open arms. She had a passion for teaching, reading, being the best Mima, being outdoors and watching her grandkids play sports. She also loved everything Egyptian, Reading, Bonanza, Indiana Jones and other movies and shows from that era. She was a devoted Catholic. Maria was passionate, sweet, loving, selfless, stubborn, and spicy. She was her dad's little "Chirelito" she lived life for every happy moment and to the fullest. She was a great conversationalist. Maria was always so happy, smiling and laughing. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Maria Teresa Blanco.

Maria is survived by two children, Moriah Morgan and husband Jason of Salem, Oregon and Melanie Morrison and husband Brandon of San Angelo; four siblings, Josefina Blanco de Cornejo and husband Jose Lorenzo Cornejo of Caracas, Venezuela, Marta Blanco of Miami, Florida, Aracelis Blanco of Atlanta, Georgia, and Cristina Blanco de Santana and husband William Santana of Cumana, Venezuela; and six grandchildren, Tyrell Morgan, Kenneth Morgan, Kari Ann Morgan, Soriah Morrison, Cierra Morrison, and Brodie Morrison.

Joe C. League, 87, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Rev. Cyndi Young, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Joe League was born March 18, 1937 in Gilmer to Joe L. and Gertrude League. Joe was a 1954 graduate of Hamlin High School. Joe married Bette Teague on November 18, 1958 in Hamlin. She preceded him in death on October 8, 2019. Joe was a pumper for Fortune Production for 15 years retiring in 2007. He has been a San Angelo resident for 31 years moving from Snyder. Joe was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Scottish Rite member. He was also a cherished member of the Concho Valley Wood Turners Club, whose passion for wood turning and dedication to the craft were unparalleled. His unwavering commitment to sharing his knowledge and skills left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Joe was a loving father and friend. He loved working with wood and watching John Wayne movies.

Survivors include two sons, Joe F. League and wife Paula of Midland, and Jim C. League of Toccoa, Georgia and Karen League of Inlet Beach, Florida; two grandchildren, Cason League, and Gabby League.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mickey McDonough, Club President, of the Concho Valley Wood Turners Club for further education and support for aspiring woodturners. Mickey can be reached at 325-450-0142.

Joe's memory will forever be a guiding light to those who continue to turn the wood and shape the future.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our precious Mary Lorraine “Lorri” Jenkins, who left this earth suddenly the morning of February 23, 2025.

Lorri was born on December 30, 1956. She grew up in Big Lake in a neighborhood with 13 first cousins and Grandma (Mary Emma Stout) and Grandpa (S.E.Stout, Jr.) on the same block.

Lorri McKinney and Mike Jenkins married on October 8, 1976 and would have celebrated 49 years this year. They had their 3 children who also grew up on the same block in Big Lake.

Lorri loved her family, church, friends, and community. She loved being “Grandma” to her four grandkids, Joshua, Christoper, Keira, and Jace. They brought such joy to Lorri and Mike.

We will remember Lorri by her love, kindness, and caring heart. She loved teaching and working at the Big Lake First Methodist Church. The church is a block from her house where she grew up and she continued the tradition of raising her family in that church. She was blessed to have her Bunko friends every month for many years. Lorri touched so many lives and will be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

The celebration of Lorri’s life will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.at the Big Lake First Methodist Church Sanctuary where friends and family will gather to honor her sweet spirit and cherished memories. A visitation will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. Graveside will be held at Glen Rest Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. after the service. Immediately following the graveside service, there will be a luncheon provided by Reagan County Wild Game Supper Board Members at the Reagan County 4H Barn after graveside. 1430 North Ohio Street Big Lake, Texas.

Lorri is survived by her husband, Mike Jenkins, her three children, Rachel Beaver (Jonathan), Scott Jenkins, and Kayla Neatherlin (Blake), her grandchildren, Joshua Beaver, Christopher Beaver, Keira Neatherlin, and Jace Neatherlin, her brother, Robert Leonadis, III “Pete” McKinney (Patrice), sister, Cheryl deCordova (Aubrey), brother-in-law, Tommy Baker (Sylvia), sister-in-law, Cheryl Baker, her nephews and nieces, Robert Leonadis IV “Leo” McKinney (Leigh), Emily deCordova, Clay deCordova (Shelia), Michelle Jenkins, Amanda Villarreal (Luis), Garrison Jenkins (Carrie), Cody Baker, Calvin Baker (Ashley), Geanna Coker (Ethan), her uncle, Butch Stout (Sharon), and numerous grand nephews and nieces.

Lorri was preceded in death by her parents, R.L. and Evelyn McKinney, Jr., her grandparents, Seth Elwood and Mary Emma Stout, Jr. R.L. “Lonnie” McKinney, Sr. and Nilla Coates McKinney Balkum, brother-in-law, Gene Baker.

The family has designated donations to be made to 1st Methodist Church ROCK Youth Group 501 N California Avenue Big Lake, Texas or to any charitable organization you prefer.

To send flowers to the family or place a tree in memory of Lorri Jenkins please visit the Harper Funeral Home website.

Pallbearers will Dan Tucker, Tucker Siegenthaler, David Kohutek, Tommy Holt, Leo McKinney, Billy Hodge.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Butch Stout, Pete McKinney, Aubrey deCordova, Tim Sellman, Bill Schneemann, Mark Noland and Sheriff Jeff Garner.

Ushers are Bodie Williams and Rick McPhaul.

Bettye Katherine Stuart Hardegree, 99, of Sonora, Texas went to meet her Lord and Savior on February 20, 2025. Bettye was born in Edom, Texas to Ralph B. Stuart and Monty McKinnon Stuart on May 23, 1925. She spent her youth in Brownsboro, then went on to attend East Texas State College where she met the love of her life, Max Gentry Hardegree.

Upon earning her degree, Bettye boarded a train to Washington, DC and worked as a secretary in the Pentagon for a summer. The following fall, she secured a teaching job in Maryland, where she taught for one year. Feeling homesick, she returned to Texas to teach in Hawkins, Texas. She then married her college sweetheart, Max, in 1946, in Rockwall, Texas. After attending a job fair at East Texas State, she was hired by Sonora Independent School District. Bettye and Max made the move to Sonora, and it was there that they raised two daughters, Mickey and Kathy. Bettye’s passion and joy for teaching continued for 30 years with Sonora ISD. She is remembered fondly by many former students to this day. Recently, a former student was quoted as saying, "she was my biggest fan and always encouraged me to reach for the stars.” During their time in Sonora, they were involved in various activities in the community, as well as being members of First United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Max, and her son-in-law, Kenneth Newman.

Bettye is survived by two daughters, Mickey (Scott) McGregor of Christoval, and Kathy Newman of San Angelo. BK, as she was affectionately known, is survived by four granddaughters, Angie (Steve) Plemons of Midland, Catherine (Will) Pickett of Fort Worth, Gentry (Tanner) Fields of San Angelo, and Emily Newman of Kerrville, and seven great grandchildren.

A special thank you to the staff at Brayden Park Memory Care, Visiting Angels, and Gentiva Hospice for their loving devotion to “Miss Bettye.”

A family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Jane Douthette Hardy Gay passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2025 at the Reagan County Care Center, Big Lake Texas. Jane was born on March 9th, 1933 in Eutaw, Alabama. She married John Clyde Gay, the love of her life, on January 1st, 1950 in Mississippi, and within months they moved to Big Lake, Texas. Together they started Gay & Young Motor Company, which they operated until 1979. She worked as a loan officer at Reagan State Bank for many years and later became the Reagan County Auditor, serving the county for 19 years until her retirement in 2000. She had a love for volunteering and was always active in the community and First Baptist Church where she was a member for 74 years. 

She was preceded in death by her husband John Clyde Gay Sr., her mother Ethel Hales Hardy, her father William C. Hardy, her sisters Lillian Barton, Polly Pope, Madelyn Middleton, and Grace Wood, her brothers Clarence Hardy, Billy Hardy, Horace Hardy, and Jimmy Hardy. 

She is survived by her children John Clyde Gay Jr (Sherri), Bobby Alonzo Gay, and Nina Jane Hallmark (Larry), grandchildren John Trent Hallmark (Tanya), Bryan Scott Hallmark (Andrea), Ryan Neil Hallmark, Eric Lynn Hallmark (Renea), Crystal Dawn Barton (Brian), Sarah Jane Taylor (Christoper), John Irving Gay (Kate), great-grandchildren Brenna Jean Guerra (Miguel), Bethany Jane Hallmark, Hayden Trent Hallmark, Cole Andrew Hallmark, Carly Grace Hallmark, Hunter Clyde Hallmark, Addison Shae Hallmark, Faith Lynn Hallmark, Brandon Eric Barton, Bradley C. Barton (Abbey), Kirsten Dawn Barton, Kaden D. Nicholas Killough, Zachary Grahyson Slade Killough, Elliott Clyde Gay, Daniel Irving Gay and Molly Jane Gay. 

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 1, 2025 at 2pm, First Baptist Church in Big Lake with Pastor Gerald Bastin presiding, followed by graveside service at Glen Rest Cemetery. Pallbearers are Trent Hallmark, Bryan Hallmark, Neil Hallmark, Eric Hallmark, John Gay, and Hunter Hallmark. Honorary Pallbearers are Cole and Hayden Hallmark.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Big Lake, Texas. The family would like to thank the staff of Reagan County Care Center in Big Lake for their kindness and care for our mother.

Evelyn Kreimeyer, 96, of San Angelo, entered the presence of he Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born November 25, 1928 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, the 7th of eight children born to Fred and Sophie (Hesse) Kreimeyer. After completing her high school education, she began teaching in Ulm, Arkansas, attending Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Nebraska during the summers. She taught in Ulm, Perryville (Missouri), Chattanooga, and St. Louis for several years until she received a call to teach at Trinity Lutheran School in San Angelo, Texas in 1957. Except for a brief stint at a school in Monrovia, California in 1963, she made San Angelo her home, teaching and serving at Trinity for 35 years. Over those many years she taught hundreds of students demonstrating her love for each and every one. Her heart beat to not simply see students succeed and learn, but to help them understand that their value transcended any grade or classroom accomplishment - their value was that they were precious to their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Evelyn bore witness to God's grace consistently and shared it with her students with joy. After retiring from teaching in 1993, she volunteered at Shannon Hospital as a Pink Lady for over 20 years. She truly lived a life of serving others.

Evelyn was truly something of a "bonus mom" for a number of her nephews and more. She was especially present with her sister Lucille's children and grandchildren for dozens of life events and holidays. When Lucille was ill or in the hospital for extended time, Evelyn would come from Texas - accent included - and substitute in Lucille's class and even sub for her when she was principal. Ever present for so many holidays, she gave so many joyfully memories of card games and conversations, car trips on family vacations, and so much love for each one of her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews alike. Her willingness to sacrifice and invest in her family made her a sought after and eager part of our memories and events, from weddings, graduations, confirmations, baptisms and more. Evelyn's presence was a gift we all looked forward to and will sorely miss.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Sophie Kreimeyer, brothers Victor, Raymond, Chester, Leo, and Robert Kreimeyer and sister Lucille Dinger. She is survived by her sister Esther Stotik of Portland, Oregon and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas at 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 followed by her funeral service at 10:00 am. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Trinity Lutheran School of San Angelo.

Sheila Goldsmith, 70, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, in San Angelo.

Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Glen Rest Cemetery with Rev. Ron Warren, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo.

Mrs. Goldsmith was born July 24, 1954 in Odessa to Stanley and Wanda Lennox. Sheila and Bert have been together since 1973 and after several years they were married. Sheila was a resident of Big Lake since 1980. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Big Lake. Sheila enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Bert Goldsmith of the home; a son, Mark Steven Romine of Kermit; a daughter, Tonya Jo Lennox of Aubrey; a brother, Stanley Monroe Lennox, Jr. and wife Jerrie of Denison, four grandchildren, Timothy, Casey, Legend, and Bree; two great grandchildren, Legacy, and Ivy Shae. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Wanda, a daughter, Krista Goldsmith, and two sisters, Kelly Christopher, and Donna Raymond.

Calvin H. Sugg, Jr., 87, of San Angelo passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2025, after a brief decline. Cal was born in 1937 at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo and lived his youth and teen years in both West Texas and Southern California with his parents, Calvin H. Sugg and Dora Mapes Sugg, and his brother Joel D. Sugg. After graduating from Pasadena High School in 1955, he attended college at TCU and Tulane and then entered military service in 1959. After two years in the Army, largely stationed in northern France, Cal returned to Texas and in 1963, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southern Methodist University and married Donna Clyatt Sugg. Later that year, they moved permanently to San Angelo.

Throughout his life, Cal devoted himself to his family and community, managing and developing the family’s ranching and land interests with his beloved brother Joel and serving on various boards for many years, including the West Texas Boys Ranch, San Angelo Parks Commission, and Fort Concho. Cal was a lead participant in the restoration and development of Fort Concho since the 1980s and contributed to the fruition of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts along with Donna and Joel and Suzanne Sugg. His legacy of philanthropic and community efforts also includes Angelo State University and other local institutions.

A loving husband and involved and caring father, Cal was a great friend who, since the early 1970s, relished hosting and guiding multiple generations of family and friends on innumerable hunts and other adventures in Irion County, Colorado, and beyond. His deep knowledge of the San Angelo region, its history and its present, has been an invaluable resource to all who knew him. Cal was known for his astute judgement and integrity, his kind and curious interest in everyone he met, and his sharp sense of humor. We are honored to have known and loved him, benefitting from his guidance and example of how to be a gentleman, as well as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, and friend.

Calvin H. Sugg, Jr. is survived by his wife Donna, children Katherine Sugg (Brian Phillips) and Ike Sugg, grandchildren Thomas Phillips (Mariabelén Segovia), Sarah Phillips, and Patrick Phillips, sister-in-law Suzanne, and nieces and nephews including Leslie Miller, Erin Sugg, Penelope Sugg, Michael Sugg (Dorothy), Christopher Sugg, and Julia Hochberg (Joshua). He was predeceased by his parents, brother Joel, and sisters Jean Sugg and Marion ‘Sis’ Miller. The family thanks his caregivers and doctors, especially Dr. Chris Haddad, Dr. Carl Anderton, and Andrea Perez of Quality Caring Hands. A private service for family and friends was held at Fairmont Cemetery on February 8, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Fort Concho, West Texas Boys Ranch, or the charity of your choice.