Loretta Mae Sauder was born on May 11, 1920 in Elko, NV and passed away on March 18, 2020.

Carl Edward Mitchell, 65, of San Angelo, TX went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 19, 2020 in San Angelo. The family will receive friends for visitation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2020 and Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Abilene, TX. Carl was born November 11, 1954 in San Angelo, Texas to Willie and Louise Gentry Mitchell. He grew up in San Angelo, Texas and graduated from Central High School with some college experience. Carl was a veteran in the Army, he served in the Vietnam War from 1972-1976. Carl was honorably discharged from the Army, after that he was a construction worker that built part of San Angelo’s Highway Overpass. He was a loving father and grandfather who loved his family dearly. Carl loved to listen to different types of genres of music and his favorite rock band was “Living Colour” from the 1980’s. Carl loved fishing, walking the city and spending time with his friends and family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Louise and his brothers, Roger, Steve, Jerry and Herbert Mitchell, daughter, Tai Rajai Limuel-Battle and granddaughter, Teyonce Limuel. He is survived by his loving children, Carla Limuel-Mitchell, Brandy Limuel-Mitchell of San Angelo and Joy Mitchell of Germany, 3 grandchildren, his brothers, Willie Dornell Mitchell and Clifton Mitchell of San Angelo, Annie Mae Mitchell and Jimmy Mitchell of Dallas, TX, special aunt Osie Thomas and Raymond and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and close friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Rev. Joseph Suiters for all of your love and support during this time for our family.

FAMILY

Willie Mitchell, Father (deceased)

Louise Mitchell, Mother (deceased)

Roger Mitchell, Brother (deceased)

Steve Mitchell, Brother (deceased)

Jerry Mitchell, Brother (deceased)

Herbert Mitchell, Brother (deceased)

Tai Rajai Limuel-Battie, Daughter (deceased)

Teyonce Limuel, Granddaughter (deceased)

Carla Limuel Mitchell, Daughter

Brandy Limuel-Mitchell, Daughter

Joy Mitchell, Daughter

3, Grandchildren

Willie Darnell Mitchell, Brother

Clifton Mitchell, Brother

Annie Mae Mitchell, Sister

Jimmy Mitchell, Brother

Usie Tomas and Raymond, Special Aunt

Carl is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and close friends.

Lora attended Sterling City High School and Texas Tech majoring in Home Economics before she married Thomas Carter Rawlings in 1949. They were the second generation of a prominent ranching and farming family in the Water Valley, Sterling City, and Bronte areas. Lora lived at the Water Valley ranch from the time that she was 19 until she was 87 years old.

Lora and Tom raised 4 children. She was an active member of the Water Valley United Methodist Church. She was on the board for the United Campus Ministries at Angelo State University and was actively involved with the American Diabetes Association, and the Water Valley Community Center. Her family, church, friends and community were priorities in her life. Lora was a woman of strong faith and resilience. She will be remembered for her compassion for others, her wonderful dinner rolls, fried chicken, desserts and remembering birthdays and anniversaries of everyone in the community.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Tom and Verdie Humble, her husband Tom Rawlings, sons John Edward Rawlings and David Robert Rawlings.

Lora is survived by her husband Carl Duncan, son Paul Rawlings, daughter Alice Rawlings Brown; grandchildren Russell Rawlings, John Honea, Katrina Graves, Elizabeth Honea, Rebecca Webb, Phillip Rawlings, Samuel Rawlings and Christina Brown; seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

A graveside service for the immediate family was held at the Water Valley Pioneer Cemetery on Tuesday, 3/24/2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a date to be announced later. The family asks that you make memorial donations in Lora’s name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.

Martha Nell Barnes, 94 years, passed away on March 17, 2020 at her home in San Angelo, TX. She was born on March 2, 1926 to Thomas and Daisy Sissel in Cooper, TX. Martha married John Barnes on October 3, 1943, they were married 70 years. Martha has two daughters, Barbara Barnes and Beverly Bell. Martha worked for Rio Concho East for 15 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Barnes as well as her parents and three brothers, C.P. Sissel, Tom Sissel and wife Lou Sissel, Shirley Sissel and her granddaughter, Jeanie Lea. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Barnes and Beverly Bell and husband Calvin Bell; her granddaughter, Janna Morris and husband Denny Morris; five great grandchildren, Ethan Everett and wife Caitlin, Lori Sentell and husband JT Sentell and son Jase Sentell, Levi Sparks and wife Haley Sparks and son Wylie Sparks, Chy Everett, Daisy Glaspie and sister-in-law, Jackie Sissel. Martha is also survived by niece Vonnie Collins and nephew John Sissel and wife Sharon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

John Barnes, Husband (deceased)

Parents, . (deceased)

C.P. Sissel, Brother (deceased)

Tom Sissel (Lou Sissel), Brother (deceased)

Shirley Sissel, Brother (deceased)

Jeanie Lea, Granddaughter (deceased)

Barbara Barnes, Daughter

Beverly Bell (Calvin Bell), Daughter

Janna Morris (Denny Morris), Granddaughter

Ethan Everett (Caitlin), Great Grandchild

Lori Sentell (JT Sentell), Great Grandchild

Jase Sentell, Great Great Grandchild

Levi Sparks (Haley Sparks), Great Grandchild

Wylie Sparks, Great Great Grandchild

Chy Everett, Great Grandchild

Daisy Glaspie, Great Grandchild

Jackie Sissel, Sister-in-law

Vonnie Collins, Niece

John Sissel (Sharon), Nephew

Virginia Rose Meacham Smith Garcia went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020. She was a Baptist. Virginia was born September 6, 1939 in Moody, Texas. Parents were Howell and Inez Meacham. She was married to C. N. Smith who passed away January 31, 1983. She married the love of her life Felipe (Phillip) S. Garcia on February 27, 1992. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter Julie Smith Gainey. Survivors include her husband Felipe (Phillip) S. Garcia, children Phillip W. Garcia of San Angelo, Texas, Paul Smith of San Angelo, Texas, Mark Smith and wife Brandi of Bastrop, Texas, son-in-law Patrick Gainey of Enid, Oklahoma, Sharon Garcia Guillen and husband Demetrio of Fort Worth, Texas, and Elgin Garcia and wife Robyn of Prosper, Texas. She is also survived by brother Ray Meacham of San Angelo, Texas, niece Dace Meacham Stockman and husband David of San Angelo, Texas, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Virginia is under the care of Johnson's Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Knickerbocker Cemetery.

Lahoma Jo Jacobs, 82, of Big Lake, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born on January 1, 1938 in Lubbock, Texas to Richard and Leon Virginia Gordon. Lahoma married Billy Ray Dane and have three sons. Later in life, Lahoma married the love of her life Asa Jacobs on December 5, 1968. Lahoma was a proud member of Bethel Baptist Church, VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary, 39ers, and Mikey’s Group. She also had a passion for her family, church, and volunteering. Lahoma will always be remembered for her quilting skills and her love of travelling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, stepson, two brothers, one granddaughter, and son-in-law. Lahoma is survived by her children, Lee Dane and wife Eva of Monahans, TX, Roger Dane and wife Velma of San Angelo, TX, and daughter-in-law Patricia Pucik of Buchanan Dam, TX; sister Crickett Baker and husband Leon of Bandera, TX, and stepbrother Phillip Jordan of Austin, TX; grandchildren, James Dane and wife Elyse of Green River, WY, Stephen Dane and wife Dedra of Monahans, TX, Shara Shifflett and husband Jason of Monahans, TX, Brittani Edwards and husband Ty of Fort Stockton, TX; great-grandchildren, Kerstin, Ryker, Taylor, Shaylie, Cooper, Kris, Brandon, Justin, Bethany, Erykah, Jaidyn, Nate, Kelcie, Alyson, Peyton, K’Lea, Natalie, Ella, and Raylan; Lahoma is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as many special friends.

She was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all of those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

A private graveside service will be held at Glenrest Cemetery with memorial service to be announced at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff of Brayden Park, Don Hillis, and Kindred Hospice, all of San Angelo.

Teresita was born November 23, 1930 to Antonio and Eloisa Munoz Olivares. On Oct 27, 1956, she married Alexander Aguirre Rodriguez in Paducah, Texas. She devoted her life to raising 6 children and caring for them. She taught them to work hard and have faith. She was very frugal, never wasting time or anything. She was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart. She had a great love for her Catholic faith and prayed the rosary regularly especially in the last 4 years of her life when she prayed constantly. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alexander Aguirre Rodriguez; Brothers - Juan, Ventura, Alifonso, Francisco, Antonio III, Melquiades, and Ricardo Olivares; Sisters - Eloisa Lara, Augustina Luna, and Benina. Survivors include sister Isabella (Chavella) Rodriguez; Children: Alex Rodriguez, Jr and wife Amelia; Mario Rodriguez and wife, Lupe; Rosalinda Castro and husband David; Irma Diaz and husband Frank; Irene Lara and husband Jerry; and Larry Rodriguez; along with her pride and joy 16 grandchildren - Sarah, Angela, Clarissa, Priscilla, Eric, Michele, David Michael, Teresita, Frank, Joshua, Nicolas, Jennifer, Alexis, Kristina, Larry Joseph & Raeven; & 15 great grandchildren. Pallbearers: Frank A. Diaz, David M. Castro, Nick Diaz, Eric Rodriguez. Larry Joseph & Antoine Lewis Mass of Christian Burial will be for immediate family only, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.

Ernesto Calderon Cardenas, Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at his home.

Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 23, 2020, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with Ralph Gevera, Ernesto's Nephew. Burial will follow at Belvedere Memorial Park under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Cardenas was born February 28, 1936, in Pedras Negras, Mexico to his parents, Cayetano and Herlinda Cardenas. Ernesto married Ventura Gevara on October 24, 1961, in Eden. She preceded him in death on October 28, 2015. Ernesto worked for Bentwood country Club for several years. He was a strong hardworking man who cared for everyone in his life. He was appreciated by so many people.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Trevino and husband Gustavo of San Angelo; two sons, Adrian Cardenas, and Ernesto Cardenas, Jr. both of San Angelo; two grandchildren, Eric Gomez, and Lulu Cardenas; and two great grandchildren, Isaiah Gomez, and Gabriel Gomez. Ernesto was preceded in death by three brothers, Jesus Cardenas, Ricardo Cardenas, and Frank Cardenas.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Kindred Hospice of San Angelo for their care and support.