Danny Karen McCleery, 68, of Brady, Texas, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2019 in San Angelo, Texas.

A memorial service for all that wish to attend will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 90 E. 14th Street in San Angelo, Texas. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home.

Danny was born in Brady, Texas to W.D. (Bud) and Alice Ruth Allen on July 17, 1951. She was raised and went to school in Mason, Texas. After high school, Danny attended San Angelo Business College. She married Danny Lee McCleery on February 14, 1970, also in Mason, Texas. She worked in administration for the San Angelo Fire Department for over 25 years, and considered the members of the fire department her extended family. After retiring from the fire department, Danny had a home daycare with many special kiddos that she loved as grandkids.

Danny’s passion in life was helping others. She was always willing to give of herself for her family, friends, volunteer organizations, and anyone in need in her community. Danny was active in her church. She served on several community boards, including holding positions on the PTA board for SAISD, the El Camino Girl Scouts Council, and the home for unwed mothers. During her time with SAFD, she organized and coordinated the Spirit of Giving activities for the San Angelo Firefighter’s Association for many years. She received a National Jefferson Award given to honor outstanding volunteerism, and was chosen for the San Angelo Schools Foundation Angel Award.

Danny was very loving and accepting. She welcomed her two daughter in-laws and their entire families into her sons’ and existing family’s lives. Beyond volunteering, she loved to spend time with her grandchildren, and when able, she loved crafting, shopping, and visiting with friends and family. She was spunky, spirited, smart, extremely generous, and will be greatly missed.

Danny is preceded in death by her father, W.D. (Bud) Allen, and her grandparents Warner Allen, Julia Gamel Allen, Richard Carpenter, Jimmie Carpenter, and her uncles, Bill Carpenter, and Richard, Carpenter, Jr. She is survived by her husband Danny Lee McCleery, her two sons, two daughter in-laws, and three grandchildren, Patric and wife Joan (Katy), Aaron and wife Freya (Travis and Aislin). Her mother, Alice Ruth Allen, two sisters, Beverly Williams and Sherry Lehmberg (Paul), her sister in-law, Nancy White (Edgar), many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, also survive her.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

LaVerne Zuehlke, of San Angelo passed away on December 3, 2019.

LaVerne was born on February 21, 1921 in Miles, TX., to Walter James and Roxia Edith (Edwards) Newton. She married Marvin Otis Zuehlke on August 23, 1946 in the Miles Lutheran Church.

She was employed in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon for 46 years and retired in 1988. The family enjoyed her excellent cooking skills.

LaVerne is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Marvin who passed away March 28, 1985; sisters, Margaret Vick, Lorene Heflin and Dorothy Gains and brothers; Claude Newton and Eugene Newton.

She is survived by nephews, Calvin Vick, Roy Vick and wife, Carolyn; three nieces; Bernice Cahill, Faye Brosig and husband, Stanley and Roxie Cauley and husband Lehman; numerous other gran nieces and grand nephews and her loving neighbors; Margaret and Becky Rios; and friends Gordon and Margaret Emerson.

Public viewing will be 10:00am to 8:00 pm Friday, December 6, 2019 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, December 6, 2019 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM December 7, 2019 at Miles Cemetery with Rev. Allan Eckert of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Knickerbocker Community Center.

Edward H. "Big Ed" Miller, 55, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, in San Angelo.

No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Miller was born September 26, 1964, in San Angelo. He has been lifelong resident of the San Angelo area. Edward was 1983 graduate of Wall High School. He married Angie Acosta on June 19, 1993, in Veribest. Edward was a former employee for Angelo Refrigeration, and he worked for Gideon Sheet Medal in Robert Lee as refrigeration technician. He loved his grandcat "Felicia Jean".

Survivors include his Wife of 26 years, Angie; his daughter, Angela Miller of San Angelo; his son, Jacob Miller of San Angelo; his parents, Ernest and Dolores Miller of Veribest; his brother, Ray Miller and wife Jessica of Indianapolis, Indiana; a nephew, Josh Miller of Indianapolis, Indiana; a niece, Erica Abby and husband Charles of Italy; a sister-in-law, Nati Delaney of Bossier City, Louisiana; a brother-in-law; Fermin Acosta III and wife Janie of San Angelo; many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Donation may be made to Robert Delaney, Eddie Miller on memo line, First State Bank of Paint Rock, 402 Smith Blvd., San Angelo, Texas 76905.

Charles Ray Preston, 80, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019 in Lubbock Texas. He was born in Iraan, Texas to Leonard and Oma Preston on December 23, 1938 in a snow storm. Charles graduated from Reagan County High School in Big Lake,Texas in 1957. He entered the Army in November 1961 and was honorably discharged with a good conduct metal and expert in riffle M-14 In November 1963. He went to work for Tommy Steiner Rodeo Company in the early 60’s as a bull fighter/rodeo clown along side Tommy Owens. In 1966 he started his career in the oil and gas industry working for El Paso Natural Gas in Midkiff, Texas and was later transferred to Sonora, Texas in 1970 where he raised his famiy. He continued his career until his retirement from Maverick Stimulations Company, LLC in 2009. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Mertzon and Sonora, Texas and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He married Regina Stubblefield in November 1986 in San Angelo, Texas. He enjoyed a warm day on the golf course or in a boat fishing. He loved his family, friends, and Facebook. He looked forward to his early morning text messages with his son in law, John. Charles looked forward to spending time with his son, Tommy on his monthly trips to Granbury. He never let his daughter, Laura forget to wash his teeth and put eye drops in his eyes every night. He hardly ever missed Tuesday morning breakfast with his lady friends in Granbury. Charles wanted everyone to know that he lived a great life!

He is survived by his children: Laura Laurent and her husband John of Clovis New Mexico, Tommy Preston and his wife Kaysi of White Deer Texas. Grandchildren Lissandra Ramos, Meggan Gonzales and her husband Morgan, Paige Preston and her boyfriend Colton Bradley, Ashley Preston, Riggan Preston and his wife Alisyn, Kade Preston, and Kooper Preston. Great-Grandchildren Loggen Carter, Taylyn Carter, Makenna Gonzales, Maicen Gonzales, Preston Bradley, Brantley Preston, and Maddox Gonzales.

He was proceded in death by his parents and his wife Regina J Preston.

The family would like to thank Kris Grimland for always watching out for Charles and for being by his side.

Viewing will be Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 5 – 9 PM at Johnson’s Funeral Home at 435 West Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, Texas. Graveside services will be Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 4989 FM 1223 San Angelo, Texas Reception to follow at Johnson’s Funeral Home.

Richard "Dick" Schmidt was born on June 16, 1939 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and passed away on November 30, 2019 in San Angelo, Texas.