Stanley Lynn of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Oct 9, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

James F. "Jim" Epley, Jr., 74, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019, in San Angelo where he has lived since 2010.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2019, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Epley was born January 28, 1945 in Big Spring. He married Hallis Avirett on May 2, 1983 in College Station. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Midland. He received a BS in Finance from The University of Texas and received a BS in Education from Sul Ross State University. He taught at his alma mater, Robert E. Lee High School, and coached junior high football. He was fulfilled helping youth reach their full potential. Jim was most proud to be able to coach his own daughters in softball, where he also helped other girls reach their goal of playing at the collegiate level. He was an avid golfer and loved his classic cars.

Survivors include his wife, Hallis; a son, John Epley; three daughters, Laura Epley, Alesha Cribb and her partner Rex Talbert, and Charlotte Marion and husband Joe; honorary daughter, Latanya Minix; five grandchildren, Jakob, Zoey, Luke, Emmi, and Merek; his best friends, Bruce Stanley and wife Nancy, and Johnny Louder; and Bruce’s children, Todd and Tara.

Just as a person’s life cannot be summed up in a list of activities, nor can Jim Epley’s life be summed up in the paragraphs above. He changed lives, loved completely, and lived happily. He will be missed.

Joyce A. Smith, 85, of San Angelo, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 10, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on April 15, 1934 in Gouldbusk, Texas to Lela and Johnie Garner Anderson. She married the love of her life, Carl W. Smith in April of 1952 who preceded her in death in 2002. After graduating from Novice High School she worked for Dr. Mann in Coleman, Texas and later chose to become a stay-at-home mom. Joyce and Carl were married for 50 years and made their home in numerous Texas towns through Carl's tenure with GTE. In every place they lived, Joyce was very involved in the Baptist Church, WMU, Choir, VBS and Sunday School. At the age of 45, she went to work for JCPenney in San Angelo. During her 30 year tenure in the men's department at JCPenney she received numerous customer service awards through her love of helping people. Her life was a living example of one of her favorite Bible verses, Ephesians 4:32, "And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ." She was a member of the Glen Meadow Baptist Church where she loved to sing a joyful noise. After her retirement at age 75, Joyce continued to enjoy her family and hobbies, including watching the Dallas Cowboys, crocheting afghans for family and activities at Village East Retirement Community. In her last years she spent time in the DFW area with her son and his family. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Carl and their infant daughter, Carol Ann. She is the loving and devoted mother to two children and their spouses, Teresa E. Scott and husband Dale of San Angelo, Texas, and David and wife Tana of The Colony, Texas. She adored her six grandchildren, Craig (C'Jay) Ellwanger, Jeff (Betsy) Smith, Cadye Ellwanger (Clint Thomas), Jennifer (Erik) Wooldridge, Cam (Heather) Scott and Carson (Diamond) Scott ; plus 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. All of those she loved and touched deeply. Please join us for family visitation at 1:00 PM, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Johnson's Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life to begin at 2:00PM. Graveside services will follow at 4:00 PM, in Coleman, Texas. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Craig Ellwanger and Jeff Smith and nephews, Morgan Nichols, Kenneth Nichols, Darrell Nichols, and Wayne Nichols. You were an angel in the shape of my Mom and when God took you back he said "Hallelujah you're home!" In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to Glen Meadows Baptist Church, 6002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, Texas 76904 or the Alzheimer's Association.

FAMILY

• Johnie Garner Anderson, Father (deceased)
• Lela Lometa Bairrington, Mother (deceased)
• Carl W. Smith, Husband (deceased)
• Carol Ann Smith, Infant Daughter (deceased)
• David (Tana) Smith, Son
• Teresa (Dale) Scott, Daughter
• Craig (C'Jay) Ellwanger, Grandchild
• Jeff (Betsy) Smith, Grandchild
• Cadye (Clint Thomas) Ellwanger, Grandchild
• Jennifer (Erik) Wooldridge, Grandchild
• Cam (Heather) Scott, Grandchild
• Carson (Diamond) Scott, Grandchild
• Mrs. Smith also leaves behind 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews to treasure her memory.

Gilbert G. Basquez our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Gilbert was born February 4, 1931 in Bronte Texas to Juan and Apolonia Basquez. He married the love of his life Beatrice Montano on April 3, 1948. Gilbert retired from the Texas Department of Transportation.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his father and mother Juan and Apolonia Basquez, brothers Amado Basquez, Leonardo Basquez and Jimmy Basquez, sisters Enriquetta Rodriguez, Geneviva Basquez, and Lola Reyes. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 71 years, Beatrice, three daughters, Mary Wilcox and husband Coleman, Pauline Balderas and husband John, Virginia Basquez and one son Joe Basquez and wife Anna. He is also survived by brother, Matthew Basquez and wife Olivia of Bronte, Texas, and sister Fanny Rivera of Olton, Texas. Dad was a loving, caring and proud grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all his heart and soul. He would do anything for his grandchildren Melissa Salazar and husband Louis, Sarah Williamson and husband Brian, Lauren Rastetter and husband Josh, and Jonathan Basquez and his great-grandchildren Brandon Salazar, Aiden Salazar, Layla Rastetter and Jade Rastetter. Many cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him.

Dad was a dedicated golfer beginning in the 1970s and provided fierce competition to his local friends. He loved fishing and raising fishing worms to sell to the local community. He enjoyed tending to his roses and habaneros in the garden and had a special rose garden dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

We had a very special man in our family whom we called Dad all our lives. He lifted us when we were down and applauded us when we were up. We sought his approval for we knew he was fair and we sought his recovery when we knew he was frail. He was our rock, our father and our friend. To our heavenly father we say, "Please accept this very special man into your kingdom."
The family wishes to thank Dr. Anderton for his many years of medical care. We would also like to thank Dr. Jastrow, Dr. Brown, and the nurses at Shannon Medical Center 5 North and 4 South for taking care of Dad.

Special thanks to the pallbearers John Balderas, Jonathan Basquez, Louis Salazar, Michael Cervenka, Juan Tapia, German Pena, and Bedo Juarez.

The rosary will be held at Shaffer Funeral Home at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 11, 2019. The funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 12, 2019, followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte, Texas. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/ Bronte.

Steven Wayne Killam was born Monday, October 21, 1957, to Norma Jane Chambers Killam and Jimmie Clarkson Killam in Dallas, Texas. Daddy was released from this world of struggles including a hard-fought battle with heart disease, Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Daddy graduated from Eola High School on May 23, 1975. Momma, Martha Ann Carpenter, and Daddy married in Mereta, Texas, July 5, 1975. Forty-four years of marriage were celebrated this past July. Momma and Daddy’s bond, love, union, companionship was incredible. Even in his death he has shown the upmost devotion and protection for our Momma. Their marriage was blessed with four children; Jimmie John (wife Teri), Jessica Jane (fiancée Abel), Steven Duane (wife Brianne) and Stefanie Ann (husband Drew).

Daddy was affectionally known as Grandad to each of his eight grandchildren; Addisyn ReShae, Sierra Jane, Karter Wayjer, Dalton Joe, Lexi Annell, Teela Jo, Marley Jane and Jameson Hendrix. He was always the first to hold our newborn babies and start coaching them to say “GRANNNNDADDDD”.

Daddy is survived by his wife and children as well as; sister, Sara Jane Stephens, mother-in-law, Marcella Carpenter, sister-in-law, Nancy Smith, brothers-in-law, Aaron Carpenter and Timothy Carpenter (wife Cindy Marie), sisters-in-law, Cindy French (husband Glynn) and Charlette Dusek (husband Darwin). Numerous nieces and nephews counted on Daddy for love and support.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother Jimmie Killam, father-in-law, Aaron Carpenter, sisters-in-law, Henrietta Killam, Clara Carpenter and Becky Carpenter, and brother-in-law Jim Stephens. Grandparents C.D. and Minnie Chambers, J.J. and Viola Killam. Niece Michelle Killam and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

There’s not a road within Texas it seems that Daddy didn’t have a hand in building. His over 40-year career in construction touched many lives. He passed on his knowledge and love for the industry to his sons, in whom he took great pride. Many of you will remember Daddy from hunting or fishing or golf trips. Others knew him from working with him in dirt construction and water utilities. As he crosses your thoughts, please know he is in Heaven with God, Jesus and The Holy Ghost. AMEN.

The celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Wall Brethren Church, 7921 Loop 570, Wall, Texas at 10:30 a.m. Meal and fellowship to follow.

We would like to express our gratitude for all of the love shared over this past week and moving forward. There was nothing more comforting than to reaffirm what an amazing man Daddy was. May his legacy live on with as much richness as it was in life.

Joseph Alvin Witcpalek went to be with the Lord October 8, 2019. He was born April 15, 1936 to Joseph W. Witcpalek and Alvina Lohrey Witcpalek in Algoma, WI. He retired with full honors from the United States Air Force in Antigo, WI. He proudly served 22 years including a tour in Vietnam War. After retirement he was active in the Birnamwood Snowmobile Trails Club. He was a fix it man and loved helping neighbors and friends. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and would tell stories with the best of them! His garden was always plentiful and he shared with neighbors and the nursing home.
He followed his daughter and family to Texas in 2004, his loves were here but his heart stayed in Wisconsin. In Texas he made a home on Dove Creek where he loved the wildlife and stayed busy on his tractor. He loved his four great-grandsons and enjoyed every minute of giving them candy and gator rides.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harold Witcpalek; his brother-in-law, Glen Magle; and his son-in-law, Brian Bubba Ward. He is survived by his daughter, Terry Ward; grandson, Bubba Ward Sr. (Michaey); Granddaughter, Karah Bowles (Chet); sister, Fern Magle; sister-in-law, Verna Witcpalek; four great-grandsons, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday October 12th, 2019 at 2pm at a private location. Please contact a family member if you wish to attend.

The family would like to give special thanks to The Springs memory care staff and the staff of Hospice of San Angelo for the care they provided for Dad.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of San Angelo or you favorite charity.

Bette June League, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in San Angelo.

Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Rev. Scott Bradford, pastor of First Methodist Church, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. League was born May 3, 1940 in Hamlin. She was a 1958 graduate of Hamlin High School. Bette married Joe C. League on November 18, 1958 in Hamlin. She was a resident of San Angelo for 26 years moving from Snyder. Bette was a member of Beta Sigma Phi in Snyder and in the Brush and Brag in San Angelo. Bette was an avid gardener. She was a licensed Real Estate Agent work for Elizabeth Potts in Snyder. Bette was preceded in death by her parents, Si and Avis Teague.

Survivors include her husband, Joe C. League of the home; two sons, Joe F. League and wife Paula of Midland, and Jim C. League and wife Karen of Toccoa, Georgia; a sister, Sunny Cox and husband Roger of Jefferson, South Carolina; two grandchildren, Cason League, and Gabby League; and two nieces,

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.