Mrs. Connie Joan McNeill, age 58 of San Angelo, TX entered into rest Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:24 am at her sister’s home in Franklin, KY. Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, TX. Connie was born July 31, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Larry Penrod and the late Nina West. She moved to San Angelo in 1986 and made it her home. Connie was a cashier and bartender. She is survived by her companion, and very very best friend Harvey A Jodchec of San Angelo, TX and her beloved dog Dutchess, 2 children Amanda Snyder of Plainfield, IN and Josh Stroud (Jonna) of Danville, IN, 2 sisters Dianna Jines of Plainfield, IN and Nancy Lack of Franklin, KY, 4 grandchildren Brooke and McKenzie Snyder, Mason Stroud and David Carman. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.gilbertfhonline.com

Pedro was called to heaven on August 19, 2019.  He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  He was born to Pedro Meza Sr. and Refugia Torres Meza on November 17, 1946 in Cd. Acuña, Coah. Mexico.  He married Caridad Ramos on July 04, 1966 in Cd. Acuña, Coah. Mexico.  They were married for 53 years.  Pedro is survived by his family: wife Caridad, daughters Camelia and Angelica; grandchildren Fabian, Carina, John, Jesse and Izabella.  His is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Rosa, Delfina (Rolando), Vincent (Toni), Jose Luis (Nora), Robert (Delia), Raymond (Norma) and Sylvia (Federico) as well as many nieces and nephews, and other relatives, and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, three nephews, one brother-in-law, and numerous other relatives.  Pedro was a welder at Twin Mountain Fence Co. for 53 years until he stopped working due to his illness.  For dad (Pedro), welding was his passion.  He spent his free time doing side jobs and when he was home he enjoyed watching "westerns" and "action" movies while drinking his favorite Coors Light. He will be missed.

A Rosary will be read on Tuesday at 7:00 pm at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.  Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday at 9:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. Juan officiating.  Cremation will follow.  

Donations may be made to the Raymond Torres Meza II Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o The Area Foundation.

Fred Deanda, Sr. 88 passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 in San Angelo.

He was born in San Angelo on May 12, 1931 to Frank and Paula (Mora) Deanda. He married Lupe Alvarado at St. Mary Catholic Church. He worked for Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens as a foreman for many years. Later he worked for and retired from the City of San Angelo in the Parks Department.

He is preceded in death by parents; wife, Lupe, four brothers and one sister.

Fred is survived by children; Freddy (Carolina) Deanda, Raul (Chriselda) Deanda, Sylvia (Robert) Driskell; five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Siblings are Juanita Deanda, John (Josie) Deanda, Margarito Deanda and David (Nellie) Deanda.

Rosary services will be 6:00pm Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens on Thursday August 22, 2019. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family of Fred Deanda wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Dr.’s and staff of Shannon Medical Center, Kindred Hospice and the Senior Companion program.

Clayton Herman Kuhlmann, 91, of San Angelo passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 20, 2019. He was born to Alfred and Rosa Jacoby Kuhlmann on December 7, 1927 in Mason County. Clayton was a graduate from Fredericksburg High School and later joined the United States Navy where he served on a destroyer tender as a Printer 3rd Class. In 1949, he went to work for Lone Star Gas Company and worked in various cities before settling in San Angelo in 1967. Clayton spent 40 years with the company before retiring in 1989 as a Regional Operations Superintendent. He married Beatrice Joy Peese on June 3, 1950 and spent 63 beautiful years together before her passing on April 21, 2014. Clayton served as scout master for The Boy Scouts of America for many years. He was also a member of Downtown Lions Club for over 50 years where he was named Lion of The Year several times and held numerous offices. Clayton was passionate about preparing and serving meals to the kids at the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, Texas. He was a long time and very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he donated many hours of service to the church and to Trinity Lutheran School. Clayton was also a member of Texas Veterans for Veterans where he felt very privileged to be able to participate in the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in 2018. Clayton enjoyed welding and woodwork. He and Beatrice loved dancing together and joined a local dance club. Clayton was very proud of his children and grandchildren, and often let them know it. Survivors include his sons, Rodney Kuhlmann of Abilene and Stephen Kuhlmann and his wife Ervilene of San Angelo; his grandchildren, Kimberly Hirmas and her husband Daniel of Riverside, CA.; Kristen Kuhlmann of San Angelo; his great grandchildren, Daniella, Kuyper and Lauren Hirmas also of Riverside, CA. Clayton is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his daughters, Karen Rene Kuhlmann and Janet Kay Scott and his granddaughter, Kathryn Rene Kuhlmann. Family visitation will be Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5-7 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, August 23, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Allen Eckert officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bryan Herbort of Fredericksburg, Cody Peese of Sisterdale, Jay Davis of Franklin, David Kempen, Ronnie Benge, and Craig Kleypas all of San Angelo. Donations in Clayton's memory may be given to Trinity Lutheran School tuition fund or Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville. Family and friends may sign the online register at www.Johnsons-FuneralHome.com.

Mary Louise Horne, 90, of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, passed away August 17, 2019. She was born in San Angelo, Texas on February 24, 1929 to James and Albertine Horne. Mary graduated from Blackshear High School and received an Education degree from Wiley College. She married Jesse Newsome on December 31, 1957 and traveled around the country with him in the Airforce. She had a career as a teacher in the field of elementary education. Teaching in San Angelo, Eielson Airforce Base and McGuire Airforce Base before retiring. She was a lifelong member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and had a passion for travel. She traveled to all but two of the states. She also traveled to Europe, Asia and Africa. Mary was a member of Wesley Trinity UMC when she lived in San Angelo, joining the church at a very early age. In New Jersey she attended Union AME in Allentown. She was very active in the church and the women’s group. Known as the cake lady she baked for all church function and did special requests for members. Everyone loved her baking skills. She was preceded in death by her mother Albertine Hibbler Horne, her father James Horne, her brother Albert Horne, her sister Gloria Kirkpatrick. She is survived by her brother James Horne, Jr., her daughters Pamela Burke, Sheila Maddox, and her husband Winston, also her grandchildren, Rachel Maddox, Zachary Maddox, Nichole Kane’, Gilliean Burke and six great grandchildren. There are many nieces and nephews to mourn her loss. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 in Fairmount Cemetery, 1120 W. Ave N, San Angelo, TX 76901. Immediately following the service a luncheon will be provided at Wesley Trinity UMC, 301 W 18th St, San Angelo, TX 76903. Family and friends are encouraged to sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

• James Horne, Father (deceased)
• Albertine Hibbler Horne, Mother (deceased)
• Albert Horne, Brother (deceased)
• Gloria Kirkpatrick, Sister (deceased)
• Pamela Burke, Daughter
• Sheila Maddox and husband Winston, Daughter
• James Horne Jr., Brother
• Rachel Maddox, Grandchild
• Zachary Maddox, Grandchild
• Nichole Kane', Grandchild
• Gilliean Burke, Grandchild
• And six great grandchildren

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillipians 4:13

Cecil Eugene Tucker, born in Miles, Texas on October 3, 1930, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, August 18th. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed from life to life. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 in the morning on Wednesday, August 21 at Harper Funeral Home with Reverend Mack Roller officiating. A private family burial will follow.

Cecil was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-nine years, Gwyn Tucker, his parents, Albert and Frances Tucker, his brother, Kenneth Tucker, his beloved son, Skeeter Tucker, and two infant sons. He is survived by his sister, Rita McMillan of Sweeney, Texas, daughter and son-in-law, Wilma and Cleve Moore, and daughter-in-law, Debra Tucker, all of San Angelo, his grandchildren, Brandee and Whitt Peaslee of Sonora, Angie Pidgeon of San Angelo, Misty and John Webber of San Angelo, Amy and Allen Dantzler of Benbrook, Tambra and Justin Hollway of San Angelo, Sherry and Trey Clemens of Richardson, and Kayla Tucker of San Angelo as well as twenty-two great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, and his “birthday twin,” Mrs. Charlotte Kolls.

He was lovingly known as “Pimpil” by his seven granddaughters, whom he loved to tease and spoil. He pursued his lifelong passion of farming spending many years on his land near Miles, Texas doing what he loved alongside his loving wife and family. His strength of character led to success in entrepreneurial ventures throughout his life, and his commitment to the work of the church and generosity to her was steadfast. He was also a proud veteran and U. S. Marine.
Semper Fi. His faith in Jesus Christ was always first and foremost on his mind and in his conversations, and he spent his life sharing the gospel with many he met. HIs daughter, Wilma, considers it pure joy to have been able to care for him in these last years which he taught her by example - a laying down of one’s life as Christ calls. Pimpil, also known as “Happy,” had a special relationship with his great-grandchildren. Always the encourager, his love, laughter, and wisdom will be greatly missed by his entire family.

To Justin Hollway, thank you for your loving care of Pimpil and Gigi; you were the grandson they never had. The care given by Cleve, Angie, Misty, Tambra, Kayla, Debra, and Mary Grace will never be forgotten. The family expresses deep gratitude to his friend, Mrs. Virginia Lane, and his dining buddy, Mr. Harlan McWilliams, for their loving care. We also wish to thank Becky Bookter and Helen Kennedy for their faithful care, Glen Meadows Baptist Church for loving him well, and the staff of Lyndale Senior Living. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Glen Meadows Baptist Church.

The world was a little less magical on the 15th of August 2019, when our sweet Jason AKA Loki was called to Valhalla. Jason was born on the 9th of December in 1977. He spent his early years in Odessa before heading out to travel the country with his thumb in the air. His stories were endless and priceless, and the experiences instilled in him a deep sense of empathy and respect for the underdog, the lost, the ones whom society deemed unworthy. He was their biggest ally, and he was an unwavering advocate for the homeless.

But work would eventually bring him to San Angelo, and at 26 he reconnected with his junior high crush, his first love in high school, his Carol Thornhill. She quickly became the love of his life. They got married on the 29th of April 2006, the first time he was persuaded to wear a suit since junior high prom, most likely with a band shirt underneath. Together they made a life full of rescuing dogs, cats, lizards, and humans who needed a good meal and a big Loki hug.
He was fiercely protective of his friends and had an incredibly close bond with his family, whether it be dancing with his mom in the middle of the kitchen, talking music with his brothers, or admiring the independence and strength of his baby sister of whom he was so protective. He enjoyed reminiscing over long drives with the windows down with his Aunt DJ, drinking a cold beer with one of his heroes, Uncle Jimmy. They would make plans to build things you could only imagine. One of his favorite things was cuddling up in bed to a good horror flick with his wife, who loved him with all of her heart and soul.

He loved to skateboard, teaching it to many, and he would even build and customize a deck for you if you just asked. His passion and gift were his art and his love for tattoos. Some were a few of his own masterpieces. He was into punk rock and everything it stood for. His favorite band was the Misfits, and he was probably the only guy who could pull off a hand-stitched studded vest with a leopard print collar. His style was unique and one of a kind.

He never met a stranger. He more than once, quite literally gave someone the shirt off his back and would never miss an opportunity to tell someone they were loved. He was always the first to volunteer to fix a hole in the wall or a leaky sink or help someone move. His sense of humor was renowned and wicked. It was absolutely impossible to not be in tears from laughing after any amount of time with him. His heart was big and his laugh contagious. He will be truly missed.

He is preceded in death by his Stepfather Robby Naegele, grandparents Ralph Hooten and James & Ruth Roysdon. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carol Thornhill; mother, Elly Hooten; Aunt and Uncle, Jimmy & Donna Sanchez; grandmother, Dolores (Lorse) Caffey; his siblings, Jeremy & Chelsea Lawrence, Tommy Naegele, Amanda Naegele, Jake Roysdon, Jr., Regina Tatum, Sandra Thornhill, and Emily Boyd; nieces and nephews, Riley, Elly, Lyric, Conor, Lily, Ernie, Regan, Brad, Chandler, and Alec; and special cousins, Brandon Sanchez & Mistie Tyler.

It is said that no one is actually gone until the ripples they cause in the world die away. We’re going to have Jason for a long, long while.

On August 15, 2019, in San Angelo, TX Larry Wooten decided to cash in his poker chips and join in on the BIG Game with the Big Guy upstairs. He will be dearly missed.

Larry Wooten was born in Columbus, MS to Helen Wooten & Charles Wooten on March 17, 1945. He married Patricia Davis on November 7, 1976 and then created a family. They ultimately did separate in 1997, but remained friends and co-parents. He worked as a mechanic for over 50 years. His talent in figuring out puzzles and breaking things apart and putting back together was intriguing to many. He was a veteran and served in the Army as a young adult. He did not like talking about this part of his life, but always said he did serve his country. He was involved in bowling tournaments, poker tournaments, pool tournaments, and dart tournaments throughout his lifetime. He stayed very active and believed you are only as old as how you feel. Larry would help out anyone in need as much as he could. He had a big heart and loved unconditionally.

Larry Wooten is preceded in death by Charles Wooten (Father), Helen Wooten (Mother) Charlotte Wooten (Sister) Alex Brett O'Neal (Grandson)

Larry Wooten is survived by Lonnie Wooten Sr (Son), Lisa (Wooten) O'Neal (Daughter), Ryan Wooten (Son) Carl McKenzie (Son) Grandchildren: Dakota Wooten 22, Amber Hedges 22, Tammeri Wooten 21, Lonnie Wooten Jr. 20, Haley Wooten 17, Pyper Wooten 5, Sheyleigh Woods 20, Ethan O'Neal 18, Vanidee O'Neal 15, plus nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends.

Funeral Services will be on August 24th, 2019 at 2:00pm with Al Hedges, Ordained Minister officiating at Robert Massey Funeral Home 402 Rio Concho Dr San Angelo, TX. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home

Benefit/Memorial Dinner following at Morey's Club & Sports Bar at 7886 N Farm to Market Rd 2288 San Angelo, Tx. 76901