David Morris, 75, of San Angelo, passed away on July 15, 2019.  Graveside Services will be on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:00 am at Ivy Cemetery in Christoval, TX.  Survivors include his son Tommy Ray Morris and wife Michelle of Floresville, TX, and two sisters Catherine Morris of San Angelo and Fay Zimmerman of Trinity, TX.  Other survivors include one granddaughter Alexandra Morris. 

Patricia Yvonne Reese was born July 10, 1934 in Hickory, North Carolina to William Floyd and Billie Seale Reese, Jr. She was born a coal miner's daughter, raised in Harlan County, Kentucky. She was the youngest of 6 siblings. She enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a WAAF on August 29, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois. While stationed in Carswell AFB in Fort Worth, Texas, she met the love of her life, Donald Wayne Patton. They Married on February 5, 1954 and spent 65 years together. She received an honorable discharge on June 8, 1954 as an Airman 2nd Class Senior Communications Specialist with a Top-Secret Clearance. Pat made her life's work raising 3 children, taking care of Don and serving the Lord.

Pat was a popular young lady in school, serving as a flag bearer for the band and was an honor student. Her talents came to light when she wrote articles for the Redbook Reminiscence, and the Jail Record, the local Jal, New Mexico Newspaper. She also shared her "recipe" on a national television show, where she prepared Don's favorite meal with viewers.

Pat became a Christian in 1956. She spent her life teaching bible classes in Sheffield, Ozona and Big Lake, Texas and in Jal, New Mexico. Many young men and women have come back to thank her for the foundation she gave them to begin serving the Lord.

Pat is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne of San Angelo, Texas, daughter Pamela Gail Fowler and husband Jerry of Austin, daughter Peggy Dell Creel and husband Gerald of San Angelo, and son Nelson Wayne Patton and wife Terri of Midland. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Fruechtnicht and husband Glenn. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Pat are at 10 am Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 9th and Main Street Church of Christ under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

FAMILY

• William Floyd Reese Jr., Father
• Billie Seale Reese, Mother
• Elizabeth (Glenn) Fruechtnicht, Sister
• Donald Wayne Patton, Husband
• Pamela Gail (Jerry) Fowler, Daughter
• Peggy Dell (Gerald) Creel, Daughter
• Nelson Wayne (Terri) Patton, Son
• Mrs. Patton also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren to cherish her memory.

Melvin J. Jeschke, 90, was called home on July 11, 2019 after a four-year courageous battle with cancer. Mel was born in Miles, TX, on March 14, 1929 to Otto and Ella (Helwig) Jeschke.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sister in laws, Wilburn and Evelyn Jeschke, Vernon and Adela Jeschke, Harley and Patricia Jeschke.

Mel was in the Korean War. He was also on the semi pro baseball team Miles Giants before going to war. He lived in Las Vegas for many years. He loved to gamble. He met and played poker with the “Rat Pack”. For the past 15 years he has lived at Christian Village. You would often find him helping with various functions, he was even the head gardener that gave to the local food bank.

He had many family and friends at Christian Village that cared and loved for my dad.

Mel is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Jeschke Baxter and husband Steve, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Two grandchildren, Kelly and Conner Baxter of San Antonio, TX. Kelly was the light of his life. Conner was his handsome man.

Special thank you to, Bennie Jeschke Dierschke you were very special to dad, Tom Deering my dad's breakfast buddy for many years, and Sherree Jeschke for always checking and caring for Mel, and Hospice of San Angelo for your special care.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00PM on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Miles Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Miles Cemetery.

Lifelong San Angeloan John Sherman Pearcy, 61, left behind scores of loving friends and family when he passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. John was born in San Angelo on July 3, 1958 to John Pervis and Bertha Jewell Pearcy. He attended Austin Elementary, followed by Lee Junior High and Central High School where he was a member of the CHS marching band. During high school, he began working at Baskin-Robbins where he worked for over ten years and formed lifelong friendships with many regular customers. After high school, he attended Angelo State University where he was a proud brother of Pi Kappa Alpha and graduated with a degree in Government. He loved to tell stories of his days “at the Pike House.” Between road trips to Alaska and multiple drives to Maine, river trips to Lajitas and Santa Elena Canyon, memories with his friends were some of his favorite stories to tell. After graduation, he started a life of entrepreneurship and opened the San Angelo staple of Short-Stop Hamburgers. As a business owner, employer and man of the community, he helped countless people get back up on their feet and gave opportunity to all of those he came across. For many years he was an active member of the San Angelo Jaycees where he gave his time and energy back to the community that had been so good to him. With a heart as big as Texas, helping others was what he loved to do. He was generous to a fault and sacrificing his own needs and desires for the benefit of others is what defined his life. His main pride and joy was his family who he made sure everyday to let them know how loved they were. He loved hosting people at his home and celebrating holidays were his favorite, with a love for Christmas that would rival that of Clark W Griswold. He adored his Grandchildren and wore the title of Grandpa with the most pride. As the Patriarch of The Pearcy’s, he was a true blessing for all of those that he came across.
He is preceded in death by his Father, John Pervis Pearcy. He is survived by his mother Bertha Jewell Pearcy of San Angelo, the love of his life, his wife Christie Pearcy, his son Stewart Pearcy and wife Rachel of Haslet, TX, their children Abigail Grace Pearcy, Jayden Huntley Sullivan and Kennedy Claire Sullivan, his daughter Morgan Leigh Siler of San Angelo and her children Jayden Brent Gesch, Duncan Sage Siler and Willie Slade Siler, his daughters Brooklin, Emilee, and Morgan Olson of The Colony, TX, his sister Linda Ratliff of San Angelo, the mother of his children Kellye Duncan of San Angelo and dozens of other family members and friends, in particular his best friend since 1st grade, George White of El Paso. The family would like to extend an invitation to any of those that knew John to a visitation on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 6PM-8PM at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. Funeral Services will be on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 10AM at Harper Funeral Home with Pastor Scooter McCurdy officiating and a graveside service to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Hunter Montgomery, Clifford White, Ronnie Trevino, Chris Ratliff, Tommy Nault, and Bryan Bridges.

Debbie Wall, of Mertzon, passed away July 12, 2019 at the age of 65 from complications of illness. She was born on June 20, 1954 in San Angelo to RD and Bertha Griffith. She grew up in San Angelo, where she attended Lakeview High School. After high school, she met Floyd W. Wall, Jr. and they married and settled in Mertzon. She worked for Irion County School as a teacher’s assistant. She also worked for John Sutton as a legal secretary for the last 20 years. Her hobbies included playing the piano, DIY projects and crafts, and gardening. The love of her life were her Labrador Retrievers and her Irion Co. Hornets. Debbie’s favorite time of year was Christmas, she loved to decorate her home, the tree, and the outside with bright lights.

Debbie is preceded in death by her father, RD Griffith and husband Woody Wall. Survivors include her mother Bertha Griffith; daughter Shawna Wall and her husband Eric Hutchinson; grandchildren Alexa, Logan, and Micah Hutchinson; sister Wanda Blackburn; niece Shelley Flanary; and nephew Randy Bitner.

A Graveside service will be held 9:30am, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Mertzon Cemetery with Dr. Tommy King officiating.

Janette “Jean” Compton Paine, 63, of San Angelo, made her transition July 3, 2019, with her loved ones at her side. She took her last breath upon the close of a reading from the 23rd Psalm. Jean had been an accountant in the telecommunications industry. She was born to the late John Pierce and Jeanette Darlene Smith in Brownwood, Texas, on September 7, 1955. Notably, she shared her birthday with two older brothers, who were also born that day, four and seven years her senior. She married the late James Ernest Compton in 1979, and they lived together in Texas and Georgia until the 1990s. Jean is survived by her brothers, Jack and Chuck; her four children: Misty Barron, of Oklahoma, and Jessica, Jeremy and Matthew Compton, of San Angelo. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Stefan and Felicity Compton, and two great-grandchildren. In the 1990s, she remarried. The last name stuck; he did not.

Jean loved animals and children. She especially loved cats and the other “strays” her children brought home. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was an avid researcher, home-school teacher, and longtime friend to those who made it into her cultivated circle. Jean nurtured those close to her. She had a particular affinity for the missionaries who tended to her when she was hospitalized. Jean was anti-religion but full of God. The simple words “I love you” she texted randomly and often to her children.

Jean was a survivor, a lover and a warrior. She carried within her untapped strength that shone through during her eight-month battle with cancer. The family particularly thanks her private caregiver, Leah, and the friends who visited during her illness. Also, we are grateful for the people of Hospice of San Angelo, the staff at Shannon Medical Center, and the caring providers of Hope Wellness Center.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at San Angelo's Unity Spiritual Center where she was a member. 

Charles Amburn of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Jul 14, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

David Romero Jr. also known as “Red” or David the Painter, 72, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Public viewing will be Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 9:00 Am to 8:00 PM with a prayer services at 6:00 PM Thursday at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 19, 2019, at Primera Church of San Angelo, 23 W. Ave. J, with Pastor Robert Cuellar, officiating. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Romero was born April 30, 1947 in Chacon, New Mexico. David attended Menual High School in Albuquerque. While at Menaul his classmates knew him as a skinny, wirey fellow, weighing about 120 pounds, but could easily bench press 300 pounds and was always willing to fight for others who were being bullied. After graduating from Menaul in 1966 with hopes and dreams of becoming a starving artist and attending art school, those plans would come to a halt after meeting the love of his life Magda Elaine Rodriguez and marrying on December 23, 1968 where they would embark on a 50-year journey as husband and wife. In 1974 David, Magda and Sonia would move to Texas. David owned David Romero Custom Painting for 40 years, he grew his business simply by word of mouth, his work at one time or another could be seen in some of San Angelo’s finest buildings and homes. David retired in 2016. He was a member the Primera Church of San Angelo and El Rito Presbyterian Church in Chacon, New Mexico. David was preceded in death by his parents, David Sr. and Telesfora Romero; a brother, Damacio Romero, a sister, Alice Martinez; and daughter, Aseneth Romero.

Survivors include his wife, Magda of the home; three daughters, Sonia Romero of Livingston, New Jersey and Magdy Soliman, America Romero of San Angelo and Lisana Yvonne Sitzes and husband Adam of Williamsburg, Virginia; three grandchildren, David Joseph Romero-Hernandez, Avianna Horst-Romero and Ariya Sitzes; four brothers, Robert Romero and wife Isabelle and William Romero all of New Mexico, Miguel Romero and wife Dolores and Fulgencio Romero and wife Ruby all of Colorado; two sisters, Marty Arellano and husband Augustine, Susan Romero all of New Mexico. As well as some very special nieces and nephew that he considered as his own children, Melissa and Gilbert Salas, Lindsey and Josh Calvery, Courtney and Jeremy Jacques all of San Angelo, Irma Hernandez of Oklahoma and Gilbert and wife Roxy Rodriguez both of Florida, and April Valenzuela of California; and many-many nieces and nephews from both Rodriguez family in Texas and Romero Family in New Mexico and Colorado.

David was of strong character, he’d tell you exactly what he thought about you, even if you didn’t want hear it, and was also a man of honor, integrity and grit. He was also a loving, caring, generous person and one who always took care of those that crossed his path.

David’s family would like to thank the many friends and family that have been by his side during this difficult time and very big thank you to Hospice of San Angelo. Please come celebrate David’s life at Robert Massie Funeral Home and Primera Church.

Robert "Bob" "Mitchell" Cranford, 72, passed away July 11, 2019 in Wimberley, Texas.

Public visitation will be 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 15, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Re. Mike Dorman, associate pastor at PaulAnn Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with military rites afforded by Goodfellow Air Force Honor Guard. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Cranford was born November 10, 1947 in Winters, Texas. Bob was a 1966 graduate of Miles High School. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict as a Sergeant E-5. Bob married Ronda Patterson on July 29, 1982 in San Angelo. Bob was a resident of Winberley since 2000 moving from San Angelo. He was in the Banking Industry for 30 years and was casualty adjuster for Allstate Insurance Company for 10 years. Bob was a member of VFW Wimberley Post 6441 and a member of First Baptist Church in Wimberley.

Survivors include his wife, Ronda Cranford of the home; a son, Bryan Cranford of Wimberley; three grandchildren, Preston Cranford, Ayden Cranford and Sydnie Cranford; a brother, Steve Cope of Miles; two sisters, Mona Rumsey of San Angelo and Hariece Holik of Wall; niece and nephew, that he and Ronda raised, Annie Katherine Cemerek and Joshua Cooksey; and many more nieces and nephews and cousins.

Kathryn Schnaidt, of Hobbs, passed away on July 9, 2019 in San Angelo, TX.

Kathryn Schnaidt was born in Hobbs, NM on April 24, 1946. In 1968, her son Anthony was born, and she was a loving, attentive mother. She married John Schnaidt on October 4th,1994 in Las Vegas, NV. In her life, she worked as a corrections officer, meat cutter and dietitian. She put her best self into all she did: her work, her friends and her family.

Kathryn was always funny and full of life! She was fiercely loyal to anyone she loved, family and friends together. Kathryn had a golden touch and whenever she tried something new was always successful. She loved cooking, painting and crocheting. Dogs were an important part of Kathryn’s life, with beloved pets such as Max, Molly & Jezebel. Her horse Pepper, a dappled gray Appaloosa, was one of Kathryn’s beloved animals.

She was an awesome big sister, loving wife and dedicated mother. She became a step grandma in 2012, when Tony married Marcy, who along with sons Erik & Wilhem were added to the family with open arms, giving her spoiling privileges!

Her husband John particularly remembers her love for red and yellow roses as well as how carefully she tended them in her garden, wherever she lived.

Kathryn Schnaidt is preceded in death by her sister Lorraine Walker and stepfather Clive Allen.

Kathryn Schnaidt is survived by Ruby Allen (Mother), John Schnaidt (Husband), Anthony Martin (Son), Marcy Martin (Daughter-in-law), Erik Young (Grandson), Wilhem Young (Grandson), Darlene Shields (Sister), Ted Shields (Brother-in-law) Norma Hembrey (sister), Jay Hembrey (brother-in-law) and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will be holding a private celebration of life after cremation. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at www.robertmassie.com

Memorials may be given in Kathryn’s name to any Humane Society or the East Angelo Lion’s club in San Angelo, TX. Kathryn’s family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Cedar Manor and St. Gabriel’s Hospice for their excellence of care. We had peace of mind when we could not be with her, knowing she was well taken care of.