On July 23, 2019, heaven gained another angel. Patricia Ruth Herode left this Earth to be with her heavenly father. Patricia was born on April 16, 1946 to Howard and Ruth King. Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Howard King. She leaves behind her beloved mother, Ruth King; a daughter, Karla Storr and husband David; a son, Johnny Herode; granddaughter, Kristina Soliz Wollshlager and husband Larry; grandsons, Orlando Soliz and wife Lorena, Brandon, Kyle, and Christopher Herode; four great grandchildren; one brother, Ronnie King and wife Janet; a sister, Karen Moore, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, July 26 from 5 - 7 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Saturday, July 27 at 11 AM at Word of Life Church with Pastor Julian Falcon officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Johnny Herode, Orlando Soliz, David Storr, Larry Wollschlager, Kevin King, and Sean Sullivan. Patricia will be greatly missed by her fur baby, Casey. She loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a great lover of old movies and sci-fi. Her family rejoices knowing she is alive and well today with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A special thanks to her mother, Ruth King. She was by her side until the very end. They were best friends. The family would also like to thank her brother Ronnie and wife Janet for all the help they gave Patricia. Family and friends may sign the online register book at www.Johnsons-FuneralHome.com

FAMILY

• Howard King, Father
• Ruth King, Mother
• Karla (David) Storr, Daughter
• Johnny Herode, Son
• Kristina Soliz (Larry) Wollshlager, Grandchild
• Orlando (Lorena) Soliz, Grandchild
• Kyle Herode, Grandchild
• Brandon Herode, Grandchild
• Christopher Herode, Grandchild
• Ronnie (Janet) King, Brother
• Karen Moore, Sister
• Mrs. Herode leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews along with 4 great-grandchildren.

PALLBEARERS

• Johnny Herode, Pallbearer
• Orlando Soliz, Pallbearer
• David Storr, Pallbearer
• Larry Wollschlager, Pallbearer
• Kevin King, Pallbearer
• Sean Sullivan, Pallbearer

Edwin “Ed” LaMar Elmer, 57, of San Angelo, passed away Sunday, July 21 ,2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Memorial Service will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 26, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Graveside service will follow at Belvedere Memorial Park with military honors afforded by Fort Hood Honor Guard. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Elmer was born April 5, 1962 to Janice Irene Kendrick and LaMar Elmer. He married Biatriz Duran on July 14,1996 in San Angelo. Ed loved camping, fishing, traveling, loving on his pets and spending time with friends and family. He was a member of the Fort Concho "Texas Rangers" and was known as a "Blacksmith" he was a man of all trades. Ed was a retired veteran of the United States Army in Fort Hood Texas where he earned several honorable leadership awards, medals and badges. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Beatriz "Duran" Elmer of the home; a brother, Randy and wife Bunny of Redmond, Utah; and a half-sister, Lacy Elmer of Mt. Pleasent, Utah.

Joe Richard Hasty, 84, born July 23,1935, to Cecil and Nora Hunt Hasty in San Angelo, TX, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Charles, Jerry, and Michael, and one sister Peggy. He is survived by four brothers, Richard, Ronnie, Larry, Johnny, all of San Angelo, and four sisters, Patsy Stewart of San Angelo, TX, Nora Lee Bane of Seattle, Washington, Susie Fuller and Priscilla Singleton, both of San Angelo, TX. Joe is also survived by three daughters, Sherry and Elvin Lemley of Waco, Nora Michaele Perry of San Angelo, and Valissa Sauls of Schertz, TX. He is survived by nine grandchildren Dorothy Yrios of Waco, Brian Grimley of San Antonio, Amanda Perry, Kimberlee Miller, and Maggie Villanueva of San Angelo, Elaine Luna of Waxahachie, Heather Cortez of Leander, Andrew Sauls of Waco, Erica Walker of Seguin, and Nickie Buckmire of Schertz, TX. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren. Joe served his country as a Marine for six years, stationed mainly in Okinawa, Japan. After leaving the Marines, Joe returned to San Angelo, where he worked first for Gandy's Creamery, then B & W Merchandise, Ward Butane, K.C. Sales, and West Texas Gas. Joe came from a large, but close-knit family. Joe was very close to his children and grandchildren and he will be dearly missed.

A memorial service will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 at 1:30 PM in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. In leiu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society.

Martin Chris Staudenraus was born on December 27, 1943 and passed away on July 21, 2019.

D.B. “Boomer” Kingston was born April 18, 1954, in Ft. Worth, TX, to J.L. and Thelma Kingston and passed away July 23, 2019 in San Angelo, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; step daughter, Cheri Walton and husband, Chuck, and their daughter, Chloe; step son, Brian Grover and wife Kim, and their daughters, Becca and Courtney, and numerous Grandchildren.

He graduated from Kermit High School in 1972 and attended Sul Ross University and Odessa College.

Boomer began his radio career of 40+ years at KVLF in Alpine in 1974 and continued at KERB/Kermit, KGEE/Odessa, KGKL/San Angelo, and KPEP in Eldorado until earlier this year. KGEE was honored by the CMA as a Small Market Station of the Year in 1993 and also recognized by the Texas Association of Broadcasters as the Bonner McLane Public Service Station of the Year (Medium Market) 8 times.

Boomer worked with many charities in the Permian Basin and Concho Valley and served on leadership boards for several.

He also served as CASI’s Master of Ceremonies for the Terlingua International Chili Championship for 24 years and assisted at other Texas Championship Cookoffs during that time.

The Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude, CASI Scholarship Fund, Tom Green County Relay for Life or your favorite charity.

William H. (Bill) Karmany, Jr., 72, of San Angelo, passed away on July 20, 2019 after a very long, hard fought battle with Agent Orange. Bill was born on September 5, 1946 to William H. Karmany Sr. and Hazel G. Karmany in Hummelstown, PA. On May 23, 1970, Bill married the love of his life, Jerry Adams Karmany. He graduated from Angelo State University in 1972 with his Bachelor's Degree in Business. Private First Class Karmany served in the United States Army and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. His time severed for our country lead to him being medically discharged. Which he was proud to be a veteran. Following his time in the military he worked for GTE for 20 years. In between working and spending time with his family, Bill proudly volunteered with the Boy Scouts for over 50 years. He was an accomplished Eagle Scout, Vigil in the Order of the Arrow, and received the Silver Beaver. He enjoyed gambling, fishing, hunting, cooking, and farming. He loves pigs and most of all, spending time with his family. Bill is preceded in death by his parents William H Karmany Sr. and Hazel G. Karmany. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jerry Karmany; his children, William H. Karmany III "Trey" - the favorite and only son that he was very proud of-and wife Velyn; daughter, Brandy Williams - his right hand and mini "Bill"-and husband Michael who was his number 2 son; daughter; April Karmany - his baby girl. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brook Fillman "his favorite granddaughter" and her husband Nathan, Bobby Clark "his chocolate lover", Tesa Wilder, William H. Karmany IV "Apat" "the thespian", Coleton Williams "his talking buddy", Elizabeth Clark "his Lizard", Kaden Karmany "his motormouth", and Kaylee Karmany "his little knuckles"; sister, Patricia Karmany and dearest friend, Mike Wallace, who he enjoyed talking to often. Not only did he enjoy the calls he looked forward to those calls. Bill was loved by many and he cooked for all. He had a zest for life and a love for food, but don't steal his pecan pie! He passed away happy, surrounded by family, and doing what he loved. He had an amazing roll Wednesday and passed away Saturday. Miss you and love you till the 12th of never.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, July 30th in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas at 2 PM on July 31, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Family and friends may sign the online register book at www.Johnsons-FuneralHome.com.

Yolanda D. Talamantes, 65, passed away peacefully in her home on July 19, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert N. Talamantes, her 3 children, Melissa Herrera, Robert Talamantes and wife, Edith Talamantes, and Kriselda Talamantes; and 2 grandchildren, Kathryne Herrera and Phillip Herrera III. Yolanda retired from Shannon Medical Center after 41 years as a nurse. She enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, camping, and cheering on her San Antonio Spurs. Visitation will be at 6 pm with Rosary at 7 pm Monday evening at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

FAMILY

• Jose Dominguez, Father
• Elodia Dominguez, Mother
• Robert N. Talamantes, Husband
• Melissa Herrera, Daughter
• Robert and Edith Talamantes, Son and Daughter in law
• Kriselda Talamantes, Daughter
• Kathryne Herrera, Granddaughter
• Phillip Herrera III, Grandson

PALLBEARERS

• Gabriel Esquivel
• Fernando Rodriguez
• Michael Terrazas
• Gilbert Lara
• Eric Talamantes
• Johnathan Garcia
• Michael Tonche