Nita Allen Archer was born April 19, 1927, to Robert B. and Madie (Gaston) Allen, early Coke County settlers of Silver, Coke County Texas, the eleventh of twelve children. She attended elementary school at Silver, graduated from Robert Lee High School in 1943, and from San Angelo Junior College in 1945 where she was Valedictorian.

She married William L. (Bill) Archer in San Angelo August 23, 1946, at First Christian Church. Bill was from Kopperl, Texas, and was a B-17 pilot stationed at Mathis Field, flying cadet bombardiers. He had been sent to Mathis Field after his convalescence from wounds received on his 26th mission over Germany during World War II. Bill and Nita were blessed with four children: William L., Jr. (Lance), Rebecca Louise, Timothy Allen and Susan Rosemary. Together, Nita and Bill knew faith in God, faithfulness in each other, the blessings of children, family and friends and the value of hard work. In 1948, Bill and Nita started The Floor Covering Shop and worked together for over 50 years. Their children worked there also during the early years. The business continues today and is operated by Tim and Babbie Archer as Archer Floor Covering.

Nita and Bill were active members of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for over 65 years and served as elders for many years. They enjoyed and appreciated the fellowship of the Henson Class, as well as the rest of their Church family. Nita was a charter member of the board of The Children’s Emergency Shelter where she served as Secretary for 18 years. She also served on the ASU United Campus Ministries Board as Secretary, and on the board of Project Dignidad. In 2011, Nita was honored by Angelo Stated University at homecoming activities as the “Golden Ex”, one who has been graduated for 50 years or more.

Nita loved the church and loved singing in the choir and working at the church on various committees and in Christian Women’s Fellowship activities. In earlier years, Nita and Bill taught in the Primary Department for several years. They were sponsors for the Chi Rho and CYF youth groups later. They enjoyed and appreciated the fellowship of the Henson Class, as well as the rest of the Church family. Nita had Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops and a 4-H Club group in her home when the Archer children were young. Nita belonged to the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Symphony Guild, and in earlier years Victory Study Club and Beta Sigma Phi. Bill and Nita were avid bridge players and for many years, played in two couples bridge clubs.

Nita and Bill enjoyed traveling to many places in the world, but most of all loved their home in San Angelo on Lake Nasworthy where they had many extended family gatherings. In their retirement years, they enjoyed restoring Bill’s grandparents’ 1884 home in Kopperl, Texas for a family retreat. They also acquired Nita’s family farm and spent happy hours working there. They enjoyed trips to many parts of the world and especially the trips with the 447th Bomb Group, which included members of Bill’s B-17 crew from World War II.

Nita was preceded in death by her parents, and 11 siblings. She is survived by her husband Bill of 73 years, their four children, their spouses, 8 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren: Lance Archer and wife, Linda, of San Angelo; Rebecca Archer Hardeman and husband, Bryan, of Austin, and their children, Will Hardeman and wife, Anna and their daughter Lily; Genny Hardeman Hill and husband, Chris and their children James William and Margot, and Joy Hardeman all of Austin; Tim Archer and wife, Babbie, of San Angelo and their children, Adri Archer Graves, and daughters, Gwyneth Mae and Evelyn, of Houston; Libby Archer Cooper and husband Nick and son Wells of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Molly Archer of San Angelo; Dr. Susan Archer Chiarito and husband Vince of Vicksburg, Mississippi and their daughters, Mary Alyce and Cicily; a sister-in-law Wilma Allen of Abilene; the children and families of Nita’s departed siblings, special cousins and Bill’s relatives.

Nita loved God, her family and friends, her church, our country, and appreciated each day of life. Other joys were flowers, music, reading, seashells, and the color blue. She was a joyful person who knew happiness is a journey and not a destination.

Pallbearers include Bob Odom, Joey Clegg, Jerry Knous, Charles Allcorn, Fr. Tom Lowe, Chuck Lanehart, David Lanehart, and Finis Allen. Honorary Pallbearers are Lynne Alexander and Jim and Betty Whitten.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at First Christian Church with interment to follow in McKenzie Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

• Robert B. and Madie (Gaston) Allen, Parents (deceased)
• William L. (Bill) Archer, Husband
• Lance Archer and wife, Linda, Son
• Rebecca Archer Hardeman and husband, Bryan, Daughter
• Tim Archer and wife, Babbie, Son
• Susan Archer Chiarito MD and husband, Vince, Daughter
• Will Hardeman and wife, Anna, Grandchild
• Genny Hardeman Hill and husband, Chris, Grandchild
• Gwyneth Mae, Great Grandchild
• Evelyn, Great Grandchild
• Adri Archer Graves, Grandchild
• Libby Archer Cooper and husband Nick, Grandchild
• Lily Hardeman, Great Grandchild
• James William Hardeman, Great Grandchild
• Margot Hardeman, Great Grandchild
• Joy Hardeman, Grandchild
• Wells Cooper, Great Grandchild
• Molly Archer, Grandchild
• Mary Alyce Chiarito, Grandchild
• Cicily Chiarito, Grandchild
• Wilma Allen, Sister-in-law

Lillie Elizabeth Janca Kuhns, 86, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away March 4, 2020. She was born in San Angelo, Texas on December 10, 1933. She was married to Fred L. Kuhns, Sr. on June 11, 1950. Lillie worked for Ethicon for 26 years. She is survived by her husband Fred L. Kuhns, Sr., son Fred Kuhns, Jr. (Butch) and wife Cheryl, daughters Cathy Sheen and husband Terrell and Brenda Hardin, grandchildren Robert Kuhns, Kimberly Lopez, Winston Sheen, Austin Sheen, Carson Sheen, Lindsay Hardin and Cole Hardin. She is survived by 8 great granddaughters. She is also survived by her sisters Helen Clark, Regina Goetz and Viola Jenkins and brother Joe Janca. She was preceded in death by her brothers Eddie and Albert Janca. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

• Eddie Janca, Brother (deceased)
• Albert Janca, Brother (deceased)
• Fred L. Kuhns, Sr., Husband
• Fred Kuhns, Jr. (Butch) (Cheryl), Son
• Cathy Sheen (Terrell), Daughter
• Brenda Hardin, Daughter
• Robert Kuhns, Grandchild
• Kimberly Lopez, Grandchild
• Winston Sheen, Grandchild
• Austin Sheen, Grandchild
• Carson Sheen, Grandchild
• Lindsay Hardin, Grandchild
• Cole Hardin, Grandchild
• 8 great grandaughters, .
• Helen Clark, Sister
• Regina Goetz, Sister
• Viola Jenkins, Sister
• Joe Janca, Brother

Henry Herbert Settle passed from this life to the next on March 3, 2020. He was born on March 17, 1927 in Baird, Texas, to Lilly Hampton Settle and S. Ernest Settle. He grew up in Baird and graduated from Baird High School. He married Adilene Harville on May 12, 1945. Shortly after, he entered the United States Army and was assigned to the 902nd Engineering Air Force Headquarters Company. He ranked as a Corporal and served in the Military Police while stationed in Germany. His service was from June 18, 1945 to November 25, 1946. He worked for the U. S. Postal Service as a mail carrier for 25 years. Previously, he was manager of Mac's grocery and a bookkeeper for Town and Country. He was an active member of Reagan County Trailblazers, serving on the board, and he was a member of First Baptist Church, also serving as the treasurer. Henry devoted his life to his Addie for 74 years and to his five children. They were totally involved in the all the activities of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and traveling. He was known for his beautiful bougainvilleas and for his special wooden objects he gave to his family, friends and for community fundraisers. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and sons Harv Settle and Opie Settle. He is survived by his wife, Adilene, daughter, Linda Lippe (Paul), sons, Larry Settle (Susijac), Carl Settle (Patsy), daughter in laws, Kathy Settle and Nola Bird (Steve). His grandchildren, Josh Settle, Janet Settle, Becca Settle, Jason Settle, Toya Settle-Stracener (Charley), Shelbie McKay (Kalum), Dr. Tyson Lippe, Chase Settle (Bobbi), Dr. Quisto Settle, Sarra Gerard (Larry), and Ted Settle (Miranda). His great grandchildren, Carl Wayne Settle, Auston Worden, Brylee McKay, Brantley McKay, Alli Mendoza, Alex Mendoza, Kayson Settle, Nolan Settle and Aurelia Settle. Pallbearers are Josh Settle, Tyson Lippe, Chase Settle, Quisto Settle, Ted Settle, Charley Stracener, Kalum McKay and Larry Gerard. Memorial donations can be sent to Reagan County Trailblazers, 1205 N. Montana, Big Lake, Texas 76932. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 7, at First Baptist Church, Big Lake located at 510 E. 7th Street. A private burial will be Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 am at Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake.

FAMILY

• Lilly Hampton Settle and S. Ernest Settle, Parents
• Adilene Harville Settle, Wife
• Linda Lippe (Paul), Daughter
• Larry Settle (Susijac), Son
• Carl Settle (Patsy), Son
• Kathy Settle, Daughter-in-law
• Nola Bird (Steve), Daughter-in-law
• Josh Settle, Grandchild
• Janet Settle, Grandchild
• Becca Settle, Grandchild
• Jason Settle, Grandchild
• Toya Settle-Stracener (Charley), Grandchild
• Shelbie McKay (Kalum),, Grandchild
• Dr. Tyson Lippe, Grandchild
• Chase Settle (Bobbi), Grandchild
• Dr. Quisto Settle, Grandchild
• Sarra Gerard (Larry), Grandchild
• Ted Settle (Miranda), Grandchild
• Carl Wayne Settle, Great Grandchild
• Auston Worden, Great Grandchild
• Brylee McKay, Great Grandchild
• Brantley McKay, Great Grandchild
• Alli Mendoza, Great Grandchild
• Alex Mendoza, Great Grandchild
• Kayson Settle, Great Grandchild
• Nolan Settle, Great Grandchild
• Aurelia Settle, Great Grandchild

Buster Brown Webb, Jr. was born on October 8, 1937 in San Angelo, TX, To Buster and Gladys (Muckleroy) Webb. He left this world on March 1, 2020. Buster graduated from San Angelo High School in 1956. Shortly thereafter he joined the 46th Armored Division of the Texas National Guard. He was employed by General Telephone Company in San Angelo. Buster began as a draftsman and eventually moved to the computer department when computers were brought online. After 20 years at GTE, he decided he wanted to work outdoors. Buster retired and moved to Lovington, New Mexico, then Midland, Texas, working for John L. Cox Oil Company. During this time, he met and married Sally Mogford on April 29, 2000. After 20 years of service in the oil patch, he retired for a second time. Buster is survived by his wife, Sally Webb of San Angelo; two daughters, Kathy Webb and Stephanie Webb Blackmon, of Temple, TX.; his sons, Tracy Webb and wife Kristi with their children, Ryon Webb, Shea Landry and Case Webb of Houston, TX, and Justin Webb and wife Amy with their daughter, Madeline, of Barnardsville, North Carolina; step-daughter, Margaret Blackmon and her children, Seth Blackmon and Mary Whitfill. He is also survived by one sister, Rena Dee Gaines, of San Angelo, and a brother, Rick Webb and wife Dot, of Austin, TX. Other survivors include one niece, Tonda Gaines of San Angelo, and three nephews, Steve Gaines of Christoval, TX., Hunter Webb of Round Rock, TX., and Damon Webb of Georgetown, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buster and Gladys Webb, and one nephew, John D. Webb. Buster was a member of West Angelo Church of Christ and The Lion's Club. The family would like to thank Brad Grissom with St. Gabriel's hospice for his wonderful care. A memorial service for Buster will be held at 2 PM, Friday, March 6th, 2020, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel.

FAMILY

• Buster and Gladys (Muckleroy) Webb, Parents (deceased)
• John D. Webb, Nephew (deceased)
• Sally Webb, Wife
• Kathy Webb, Daughter
• Stephanie Webb Blackmon, Daughter
• Tracy Webb and wife Kristi, Son
• Ryon Webb, Grandchild
• Shea Landry, Grandchild
• Case Webb, Grandchild
• Justin Webb and wife Amy, Son
• Madeline Webb, Grandchild
• Margaret Blackmon, Step-Daughter
• Seth Blackmon, Step-Grandchild
• Mary Whitfill, Step-Grandchild
• Rena Dee Gaines, Sister
• Rick Webb and wife Dot, Brother
• Tonda Gaines, Niece
• Steve Gaines, Nephew
• Hunter Webb, Nephew
• Damon Webb, Nephew

David Eugene Cox, 64, passed away at his home on March 3, 2020 around 3:00 AM. David was born August 2, 1955, in San Angelo, Texas. He was a veteran of the US Army. And worked for Goodyear Proving Grounds, Handy Packing, hauled cattle, and worked for Ethicon throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Cox; son Justin Cox; daughter Ashley Cox; brothers Benny (Elaine) Cox and Harvey (Darla) Cox; sisters Breanda (Mike) Moneer and Virginia (Kyle) Alexander; Sister-in-law Sandra Crockett; brother-in-law Conrad (Patricia) Lopez; and many nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00- 7:00pm. The Funeral service is 10:00am, Monday, March 9, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Shane Cox, Darwin Cox, Mike Moneer, Dalton Molotsky, Bryan Lopez, and Daniel Merkel.

Wall, TX – Bernard Charles Hirt, age 88, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord and Savior on March 2, 2020. Bernard was born on February 21, 1932 in Ballinger, Texas. He graduated from San Angelo Central. Bernard married the love of his life, Jeanette Droll, and they were married on September 26, 1954.
Bernard is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Diane Kadlacek (Steven), sons Bruce (Kelley), Mitchell (Stacy), and Mark (Odelia). Bernard is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alma, siblings Sidney, Daniel, Jeanette, and one son Guy.
Bernard set off to serve his country in the Korean War for the United States Army from April 1953 to July 1954.
A vigil service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 6:00 pm at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. The funeral mass will be Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Ambrose Church with Monsignor Larry Droll and Rev. Joseph Choutapalli as celebrants. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Gabriel’s Hospice & Palliative care, and a special thanks to Brad.

Donny Brazeal, 84, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, in San Angelo.

Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Baptist Retirement Community in the Elsie Gayer Chapel with Chaplain Kevin McSpadden, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Brazeal was born January 20, 1936, in San Angelo. He has been a resident of Santa Barbara County, California, Round Rock, and San Angelo. Donny was a 1955 graduate of San Angelo High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during peacetime. Donny married Evelyn Prescott on December 6, 1958, in California. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2017. Donny was a member of the Local 114 Pipe Fitters Union. After Donny retired, he drove school busses for the Round Rock Independent School District. He was a former member of the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge. Donny was formally active in fast pitch softball, and pitching horseshoes, where he was a Texas State Champion.

Survivors include his two daughters, Tamra Dominguez, husband David of Mesquite, Nevada, and Tara Maynes, husband Mike of Redding, California; and his son, Jeffrey Brazeal of Christoval; a brother, Gus Gene Brazeal, wife Walene Tye of Azle; six grandchildren; and several San Angelo family members, Gloria Henderson, Doris Brazeal, Rona Click, and Jo Ann Williams.

Jerry Dwight Stewart, age 78 of San Angelo died February 23, 2020 at home.

Jerry was born December 3, 1941, in Phoenix, AZ to his parents Oscar and Josephine McAlister Stewart.

He married Barbara Nell Harrison in 1941 for the first time in Old Mexico and to ensure it was legit they married again in Ballinger. Jetty worked in the oil fields and as a welder before starting a job at Goodyear. He worked as a truck driver there for twenty-seven years. After retiring from Goodyear he and Barbara spent about five years traveling all over the country in an RV they bought. He then went to work for Trashway (Republic) and worked for another few years before his health declined.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son Alex Askar of Rockport; his step children, Steve Barefoot of San Angelo, Timothy Charles Barefoot and April Barefoot both of Boerne; a half sister Patty of Ohio; a half brother Danny of West Virginia and several grandchildren.