Arthur (Art) Monroe Scott, often called “Red,” by those who knew him when his hair was red, was born January 17, 1933 in Wichita Falls, Texas. His parents were William and Alma Scott. As a boy, he lived in west Texas mostly on farms during the depression years and World War II. He graduated from high school in Seagraves, Texas in 1951. He later moved to Morton, Texas where he met Betty Lightfoot at church, and they married January 16, 1953. The wedding was a sudden affair as Art had received his draft notice for the Korean War and had to report to the U.S. Army. After his military service, Art and Betty settled down, eventually raising three children, Ronnie, Darryl, and Phyllis. Both Art and Betty spent a great deal of their time caring for, transporting, and supporting each child in all the activities they participated.
After serving in the military, Art began his civilian life working in finance and later in insurance, but his real passion was electronics. He built his first crystal radio set as a high school project, and that began a lifetime in electronics, both as careers and hobbies. In Amarillo he operated a HAM radio, call sign WA5RQV. He also volunteered as a severe weather observer where his mobile radio skill served him and his community well. He once worked for a company where he was responsible for quality testing electronics components for the secure telephones used in the White House. Besides electronics, he also loved woodworking. In his well-equipped shop, he made gun cabinets, china cabinets, headboards, tables, and many other things. The furniture he made for his family are prized possessions.
A great source of love and pride were his many, many, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Both Art and Betty loved doing things for them. They took summer road trips with their grandchildren to place like the Grand Canyon and Washington D. C., and other places. They never tired of having grandchildren and great grandchildren around and always looked forward to their visits. Art often marveled how many there were and how precious each one was. Art loved his family dearly.
Art and Betty were faithful and active Christians. In San Angelo, Art and Betty were members of the Colorado and Jackson Church of Christ which later became Southgate Church of Christ. Art served many years as an elder. He loved the church. He played an important role in getting the new Southgate building built, and watching the congregation grow gave him a great satisfaction. He loved serving God.
In his later years, when Betty became ill, Art devoted his time to taking care of her. When she could not be taken care of from home anymore, he would visit her every day at her care facility. He could be seen sitting and holding Betty’s hand for hours at a time. Betty was the love of his life, and he faithfully cared for her until she passed.
Art is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty, and his grandson Jacob Scott. He is survived by his three children’s families, Ronnie and Rosanne Scott, Darryl and Rita Scott, and Phyllis and Terry Gibson. His grandchildren’s families are Jeffery and Stephanie Scott, Wesley and Ani Scott, Courtney and Colby Jones, Brittney and Laramie Daniel, Tiffany and Patrick Keely, April and Jackson Tandy, Jacob’s wife Park Scott, and Timothy and Hailey Gibson. He also had 16 great grandchildren. The largeness of the extended family was demonstrated each Christmas as a stocking with each family member’s name was hung on the fireplace wall in Art and Betty’s living room. Forty stocking in all filled the wall. Art loved his family, and while his home was a place of peace, it was very busy during family gatherings. He will be missed.
There will be a viewing from 8:00 A.M., to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home.
Art’s immediate family plan on having a private ceremony. At a date, yet to be determined, a commemorate service will be held. Memorials can be donated to the San Angelo Christian Academy.
Family and friends may share condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com

On March 31, 2020, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend flew with the angels to be with our Father in Heaven. Stacy Rena Latham was born June 10, 1958 to Francis and Ellen Redder in Rhineland, TX. She graduated from Munday High School and years later from Howard College. She became a Radiology/CT tech and worked for Shannon Medical Center for 18 years where she touched the hearts and lives of so many.

Stacy was very dedicated to her job and loved what she did. She looked forward to springtime where she would spend the majority of her time in her yard creating memory gardens for her dad and her son Michael. She so enjoyed her yearly brother/sister trips to the hill country and weekly sister day! Every summer she looked forward to having her grandchildren and going to the water park.

Surviving her are her sons Tommy Latham, Ragene Latham, and Ryan Redder of San Angelo. Sisters Laura Feist and Bill of San Angelo, Lisa Hall and Bob of San Angelo, brother Mark Redder and Francine of Runaway Bay. Grandchildren Carly and Michael Latham of Wichita Falls. Cherished nephews and nieces Tommy Feist of Woodland Park, CO, Randy Feist of Fort Worth, Melissa Feist -McCuistion of San Antonio. Brandy Hall of San Angelo, and Justin Hall of Lubbock, and Kayla Redder of Abilene.
Preceding her in death are her parents Francis and Ellen Redder, Grandparents Alma Wardlaw and Angela Redder, and Son Michael Latham.

Due to the current situation there will be a private memorial, however, you will be able to view the memorial table, video tribute, or send condolences online at www.harper-funeralhome.com or safely go by Harper Funeral Home to sign the register book and do a private memorial viewing from Friday, April 3rd thru Saturday, April 4th at 8am- 5pm, or Sunday, April 5th from 12:30pm- 5pm.

In lieu of flowers please make donation to Kindred Hospice of San Angelo.

We love you Stacy and will miss you dearly. You will forever be in our hearts.

Betty Jean Smith, 93, of Carlsbad went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in San Angelo. Betty was born December 25, 1926 to Rudolph Valentine Plevan and Luna Lancaster Plevan. She grew up in Mereta, Texas and later graduated from Water Valley High School. She met the love of her life Odis B. Smith and after three weeks they were married on May 27, 1946. They shared 73 beautiful years together and raised two children. Betty loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing in her journal daily. Betty was a woman of strong faith and was a longtime member of the First Christian Church in San Angelo. She volunteered for many years with the Shannon Medical Center Auxiliary and in her spare time, made many pillows for the heart patients. Betty’s life and love for others will forever remain in our hearts and we will dearly miss her. She was preceded in death by her parents. Betty is survived by her husband Odis B. Smith, of Carlsbad; her son, Rick Smith and his wife Debby, of San Angelo; her daughter, Daneshu Robison and her husband Duane Schoon, of Walsenburg, Co; her grandchildren, Clint Smith, of San Angelo, Sarah Field and her husband Lonnie, of San Angelo, Scott Robison, of Fort Worth, D. Shaw Robison and his wife Amanda, of Flower Mound; three great grandchildren; and her sister, Patricia Corona, of Sun City, Ca. A private graveside service will be held for Betty.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com

Marvine Purkerson passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on January 31, 1940, in Latimer County, Oklahoma to Tillman Phelix Clay and Ellen Norris Clay. Marvine grew up in New Mexico.

Marvine was a loving and caring wife and homemaker, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved visiting with people which made her a wonderful beautician. Marvine never met a stranger. She loved arts and crafts of all kind.

Marvine was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband James “T” Purkerson of San Angelo, of Texas. Her five children: Matthew (Carla) Mc Carver of San Angelo; Brian Francis of Oklahoma City; Larry Francis of San Angelo; Mary Beth Purkerson of San Angelo; and Tyler Purkerson of San Angelo.
Marvine is also survived by her sister, Betty Hamilton, of Texas along with numerous grandchildren, nieces and other family members.

SGM Manuel Gordley, 80, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, in his home in San Angelo, TX.

Manuel Gordley was born January 21, 1940, in Sweet Home, TX. to the late Louis Carter Gordley, Sr. and Louise Elizabeth (Cleveland) Gordley. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Sweet Home, under the leadership of the late Reverend Leonard Morris James, and the shaping of his future spiritual life commenced with his Sunday School Teacher, the late Sister Laura James.

Manuel completed his first eight years of schooling at Sweet Home Colored School under the teachings of the late Elinor Bell Butler and Sister Florence O. (Butler) Meadows. Because of his eagerness to learn, these two sisters laid the foundation for him to learn. Not only did he achieve the record as a straight "A" student during these eight years, he was awarded Certificates for not being tardy or missing a day during the school year. They instilled in him their motto: "Good Better Best, Never Let It Rest; Until Good Is Better and Better Is Best." He was appointed to President of the Lavaca County 4-H Club under the leadership of the late J. J. Adams, County Agent for the Lavaca County of Texas. This was the birth, the beginning of all his future achievements in life. He graduated from Asberry High School in Yoakum, TX, class of 1957 and 1958 with honors. He played two sports in school which were football and fast pitch softball. He was the fast pitcher for the team.

He spent his high school years working before and after school in the capacity of Supervisor at the Sweet Home Dairy Farm for the late George P. Baron, Superintendent of Dewitt County Independent School District. When he came aboard, the Dairy Farm was experiencing weekly high bacteria counts. The owner, being highly concerned and disturbed, demanded for ideas from the employees as to how these high counts of bacteria could be lowered. He was the only employee with an idea. His idea was: "Let Only One Person Do the Milking." He was the chosen person. In just a short span of days, the bacteria count was lowered from a high eight hundred to a low one hundred and he was rewarded for his idea. He attended high school and at the same time joined the U.S. Army Reserves in January 1957. After graduating from high school, he attended his six months of Reservist active duty training requirements from June to December 1958. In February 1959 he decided to join the Regular Army and see the world.

His stateside assignments were: Fort Chaffee, AR; Fort Jackson, SC; Fort Ord, California; Camp Roberts, CA; Fort Sill, OK; Fort Sam Houston, TX; Fort Bliss, TX, Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Dix, NJ; Fort Gillem, GA; Fort Hood, TX and Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN. His oversea assignments consisted of thirteen years and seven months and were: The Federal Republic of Korea (two tours); The Federal Republic of Japan; The Federal Republic of Italy; The Federal Republic of Germany (four tours) and saw action twice in The Federal Republic of Vietnam. His military career which consisted of more than thirty plus years was a rewarding one right up to his retirement at Fort Sill, OK on August 31, 1988.

His assignments, duties and responsibilities from the beginning to the end of his career were: General Clerk, Supply Clerk, Clerk Typist, Senior Clerk Typist, Detachment Clerk, Morning Report Clerk, Personnel Records Clerk, Personnel Actions Clerk, Personnel Management Clerk, Records Team Leader, Records Division Supervisor, Personnel Actions Supervisor and First Sergeant of the 198th Personnel Service Company. Being the first Personnel Service Company ever to be activated in the U.S. Army and the first Personnel Service Company ever to receive the rating of "Superior" during its Annual General Inspection and subsequently he was the key role player in the unit to have received such a high rating. Upon his departure he was given an award for achievement and service; he was selected for special tasks assignments from time to time and was sent to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana: 1) to support the Department of The Army Selection Board panels for Promotions, Schools and Qualitative Management for E7, E8 and E9; after its completion, 2) to execute "Operation Packet" under the directives of Military Personnel Center, under the Department of The Army, where he was to organize and supervise both military and civilian personnel and to reproduce all documents filed in the soldier's permanent records for grades E6, E7 and E8 and send them out by mail. Upon his departure, he was given an award for achievement; upon completion of his second assignment in The Federal Republic of Korea, he requested that he be assigned to Europe and when his request was reviewed by Department of The Army, he was asked if he would take a one year assignment to a Combat Field Artillery Battalion, the 92nd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood as a First Sergeant and was accepted.

Upon his arrival to his new assignment, he started his role in military leadership, leading by example and mother wit, establishing a high state of unit morale, esprit de corps, the appearance and dress of his soldiers, a high state of cleanliness of their billets, and subsequently, he achieved him the title of, "A Soldier's Soldier" and his unit was selected as a "show place" for visitors from higher headquarters, and all VIPs visiting Fort Hood. When his unit had its Annual Readiness Training Exercises (ARTEP) received the ratings of "Excellent" as well as combat ready. Upon returning from the training exercise, his time was up for duties as a First Sergeant. Due to a shortage of officers in the Battalion, the S-1 section was up for an Annual General Inspection, the Battalion Commander (LTC Motal) assigned him this task (a Captain's position). This did not deter him on such short notice due to his previous assignment to an S-1 office as a Battalion Personnel Staff NCO. His task was to ensure all areas of the S-1 section would be prepared for this inspection. He did just that. The S-1 Section received the rating of "Excellent." Coupled with the ARTEP rating he received an "impact" award for achievement and an award for service upon his departure; again, and for the last time, The Department of The Army assigned him to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana as an Action Officer (a Major's position) with orders to put together a training course entitled "Force Integration Manning the Force (Personnel)" in a maximum of 21 days and once put together he was to assist in teaching all personnel, military and civilians alike so that when being assigned to a major command and Department of The Army levels, they would know how the U.S. Army operates. He accomplished this in 16 days.

He also received recognition from Department of The Army by using his Course as an example to start another Course entitled "Force Integration Equipping the Force (Supply)" and to be taught at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Upon his departure was given an Achievement award.

During his entire period of military service, he was known for his attention to detail and devotion to duty, for "never let the grass grow under his feet." He was a “self-starter”, “a go getter”, and a self-sacrificing individual. He successfully completed thousands of Credit Hours of Correspondence Courses; was presented hundreds of Letters of Appreciation and Commendation; an enormous number of Certificates of Appreciation and Achievement. Among his other awards and decorations were: The Marksman Rifle Badge with Carbine and M-1 Rifle Bars; Sharp-shooter Badge with M-14, M-60 Machine Gun, and .45 Caliber Pistol Bars; The Expert Rifle Badge with B.A.R. and M-16 Bars; A German Army Expert Marksman Badge (Gold); The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "Clasp 60"; The Oversea Service Ribbon with the Number "7"; The Army Service Ribbon; The Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with the Number "3"; The Republic of Korea Korean Service Medal; The Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with one "Silver Star"; 4 Oversea Service Bars; The National Defense Service Medal; The Good Conduct Medal (10th Award); The Army Achievement Medal; The Army Commendation Medal (7th Award); The Army Joint Service Commendation Medal (2nd Award); The Army Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award); The Legion of Merit; The Bronze Star Medal; The Republic Of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal with Palm (U.S. Army Military Assistance Command Vietnam) and The 2nd Meritorious Unit Award (U.S. Army Military Assistance Command Vietnam).

During his assignment at Fort Sill and the Lawton, OK community, he was very active in and served as Worthy Patron in St. Mary Chapter No. 88, Order of The Eastern Stars; Junior and Senior Warden in Rising Star Lodge No.18 and President of its Study Club; a member of Stewart Chapter No. 34, Holy Royal Arch Masonry; The Architect & Engineer in Golden Limit Consistory No. 133 and Junior Warden for 3rd Masonic District, Jurisdiction of The State of Oklahoma, AF&AM.

He was united in holy matrimony to the late Emma Justine (Foster) Gordley of Shreveport, LA and Ellen (Bradley) Gordley of Indianapolis, IN; Birthe Lily (Larsen) Gordley of Copenhagen, Denmark; and Elnora (Glover) Gordley of Douglas, GA. No children were born to these marriages. When he would be asked, "Do you have any children?" or "Why don't you have any children?" His reply was, " I could not keep them "still" long enough."

In March 1992 he decided to relocate from Lawton to San Angelo. His first employment was with the Q & H Custodial Services Where he worked at the city's banks and other small business places. He received many laudatory comments about the services he provided he and he was also employed as a Correction Officer at the Eden Detention Center in Eden, TX; and later went into business for himself as a Licensed Massage Therapy Practitioner. He also was employed with Austin School of Massage Therapy as an Instructor in the San Angelo metroplex. His clientele grew and his business was very lucrative. As a hobby, he became a self-taught mechanic who restored automobiles, repaired his own vehicles and became quite good at doing that.

In 1995 when the Gordley families met to start a family reunion, he created the "GARD - GORD - GORDLEY FAMILY HERITAGE NAME TREE." He pursued this project with a dogged determination and presented the family tree each year as part of the reunion's program. Additionally, he finished the GODLEY roots dating back to the 16th Century, encompassing approximately 4,000 names… Yes, he did complete it!

Public Viewing

Sunday, April 05, 2020

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

Final Resting Place

Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78209

Sue J. Williamson, 93, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, in San Angelo.

Private family graveside services were in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Miss Williamson was born December 4, 1926, in Ft. Worth to Emmett and Nancy Williamson. Sue retired weather annalist for the Federal Aviation Administration working in New Orleans. Sue was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, James Williamson.

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Carlos Munoz Cardenas, age 71 of San Angelo, died March 18, 2020, in El Paso.

Public viewing will be on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 9:30 AM until 8:00 PM at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Due to the current health crisis in our community and the directives given by State and Local Governments, we must abide by the directive limiting gatherings to 10 people at a time.

Carlos was born in San Angelo on September 14, 1948, to Elijio and Enedina Munoz Cardenas.

Carlos worked as a laborer but was a man of many talents. He truly enjoyed leather and woodworking and was exceptionally artistic. Carlos also loved to read; however what he cherished most in life was his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elijio and his brother Jose Cardenas.

Carlos is survived by his daughter, Paula Lavizzo; his mother, Enedina; two sisters, Eva Escobedo and her husband Joe and Rosalinda Rivas; his grandchildren, Gabrielle Garcia, Jacob Bermea and Seth Bermea; his great-grandchildren, Jaythyn Rivera and Jayse Rivera; his nieces, Brenda Andrade, Jennifer Cardenas, and Veronica Magana; his nephews, Joe Cardenas Jr, Robert John Rivas, Raymond Rivas and Freddy Castro; and many other loving family members and friends.