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.

On Friday July 12, 2019, Manuel Sosa Martinez, loving husband and father of 5 children, passed away at age 76. Manuel was born on June 6, 1943 in Mertzon, Texas to Eusebio and Juanita Martinez. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1968 including a tour in Vietnam and a year and half with the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC). During his service, Manuel received the Bronze Star Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Air Medal, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, and Parachutist Badge. Manuel served with the 82nd Airborne 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam and assisted local authorities in the 1967 Detroit Riots. After serving his country he attended Angelo State University and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) where he received a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. On April 26, 1969, he married Mary Aguirre. They raised 5 children, Deana Hetherington, Ramiro Martinez, Rebecca Montano, Angela Weidemier, and Patricia Martinez. Manuel and Mary were married for 50 loving years this April. He was an active member and volunteer of the Catholic Church throughout his life and made time with his children through coaching various sports. Manuel was known for his intelligence, friendliness, faith in God, and quick wit. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, Eusebio Martinez and Juanita Sosa Martinez, his sister, Dominga Lopez, and his brothers, Gregorio Martinez and Eusebio Martinez, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his 5 children and their spouses, Deana Hetherington and husband Kevin, Ramiro Martinez and wife Laura, Rebecca Montano and husband Hector, Angela Wiedemier, and Patricia Martinez; his grandchildren Samantha Martinez, Victoria Hetherington, Miles Martinez, Camryn Montano, Eli Montano, Helena Medero, Zoe Montano, Roman Medero, Oliver Weidemier, and Emilia Weidemier, his sister Oralia Armendariz, his brothers, Nicholas Martinez and wife Elvira, Fidencio Martinez, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Rosary will be held on July 17, 2019 at Johnsons Funeral Home at 435 W Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, Texas at 7:00 PM. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 11:00AM. Manuel will be buried at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Flowers may be sent to Johnson's Funeral Home.

Bonita Rhesa (Reid) Gober was born on February 18, 1928 to Martha Ella (Jones) Reid and Julius Ashley Reid in the small town of Tankersley, just west of San Angelo, Texas. She passed away on July 11, 2019 in San Angelo, the center of her life for more than 91 years.

She was married there to James Walter Gober, Jr. (J.W. or Jimmy) in 1947 until he passed in 2007.

Survivors include son James Michael and wife Theresa, their son Bill, and daughter Kriste and husband Chris; son Donald Reid and wife Joy, their son Jon and wife Jeannine, and son Reid and wife Leah; and son Jon Alan and wife Carol, their son Russell and wife Jen, daughter Erica and husband Charles, daughter Keisha and husband Shaun, daughter Laurie, daughter Kelli and husband Scott. Bonnie also leaves behind 15 great-grandchildren to cherish her memory.

She was known as Bonnie, and sometimes as Bounce, a nickname that reflected her attitude about getting things done and life in general. She was a telephone switchboard operator as a young woman both before marriage and after her boys grew older. Barely five feet tall, and not yet 19, she walked the 20 blocks between her parents’ home and work in high heels and was never late.

Bonnie and Jimmy were Charter Members of Belmore Baptist Church in San Angelo in the 1950’s. She was an active participant in the neighborhood near this church where she raised her family, including activities at Bellaire Elementary School. Bonnie had an extraordinary memory for names and personal information. One of her favorite stories was surprising local schoolchildren at a Halloween Carnival by “divining” everything about them while disguised as a “Gypsy Fortune Teller”; they never suspected that she was the lady down the street who knew everyone on the street and many related details as well.

Bonnie and Jimmy started a family business over 50 years ago that is still in the family. They ranched in San Saba County, Texas less than a mile from where her great-grandfather and great-grandmother were buried many years after coming to Texas in the 1850’s. Bonnie’s family teased her about being a “pioneer woman”, but she really was cut from the same cloth as the generous, loving, and hard working people who came before her. Every day, for many years to come, she will be missed by the lives she touched.

Funeral services will occur at 10 am on July 15, 2019 at Belmore Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas, and will continue thereafter at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Johnson’s Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.