Donna Carole Sparks, 58, passed away at her home on February 14, 2020. She was born to Wilford and Maxine Lann on October 11, 1961. Donna married the love of her life Corwin Sparks on July 13, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and loved Jesus. When you looked in her eyes you could see Jesus in them.
Donna is survived by her husband of 6 years, Corwin Sparks; their children Farahh McMillan, and Kasi Grappe; grandchildren, Trent and Hunter McMillan, Emmie Lopez, and Madison Grappe; her mother, Maxine Williams; brother Russel Lann; sister, Lori White, Debra Pace and husband Jason, and their daughter Laci; and step-Brothers, Dennis Freeman and Donald Freeman.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Edmond Boulevard Baptist Church. Burial to follow at Paint Creek Cemetery in Coke County. Pallbearers for the service will be Eric McMillan, Trent McMillan, Hunter McMillan, Timothy Crawford, Lonny Kyle Sparks, and Mike Brown.

Jack Mathews, 89, passed away February 12, 2020 at a local hospital.
Jack was born August 29, 1930 to Jack and Grace Mathews, on a ranch in Tom Green County. He grew up in San Angelo and graduated from Water Valley High School in 1947. He married Betty Louise Hubbard on August 9, 1950 in Sterling City, Texas. After the birth of their first two children Jack and Betty moved to Abilene and resided there for 19 years while Jack worked for Galbreath Steel and Supply Company based in San Angelo. After working for Galbreath Steel for a number of years Jack bought the lumberyard and hardware store in Robert Lee in 1971 and ran it until he retired. He and Betty returned to San Angelo in 1982. After retirement Jack enjoyed spending time at his ranch, taking trips to the mountains in Colorado and New Mexico in his RV and spending time with his family.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Darla Mathews.
Mr. Mathews is survived by his wife Betty Mathews; daughter Brenda Mathews; son Jerry Mathews and wife Cher; Grandchildren Jerrika Hulseman and husband Josh their children Jacy and Dylan Hulseman; and Lachelle Clark and her children Sterling and Leddy Clark.
A graveside service will be held at Fairmount Cemetery at 1:00 PM Monday, February 17, 2020.

Mary Frances Brock, 87, passed away on February 14th, 2020 in her daughter and grandaughter’s arms. Family visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday February 16th at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday February 17th at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Reverend Jim Noble officiating. Mary Frances was born in Lubbock County to Ernest and Bonita Aycock Thornton on August 28, 1932. She graduated from Shallowater High School in 1950 and attended Mary Hardin Baylor and Texas Tech University. She married GR “Blackie” Brock on August 23, 1952 in Clovis, New Mexico. She enjoyed painting, playing bridge, playing games with family members, and the ever present companionship of her beloved dogs. She had some great adventures - one on the back of a Honda Goldwing through the Great Smokey Mountains. She loved cruising in the eastern caribbean. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her mother, Bonita Armes, her “daddy” JE Armes, her brother Ronnie Armes, grandson Tanner Batter and granddaughter Kelly Meadows Walston. Mary is survived by her children: Michael Keith Brock, Cheryl Denise Benson and husband Kerry of Miramar Beach, FL, James Woodson Brock and wife Lora of Lubbock, Lela Carol Batten and husband Paul of San Angelo; sister-in-law: Elizabeth Armes of Shallowater; grandchildren: Levi Brock, Destiny Brock, Samantha Crumrine and husband Douglas, Jeff Lusk and wife Mary and Eric Anderson and wife Chelsea and 12 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff at Sagecrest Alzheimer’s Care Center and Hospice of San Angelo for their exceptional care and compassion.

Poem learned from Mother's grandfather Aycock;

Let dogs delight to bark and bite,
For God has made them so:
Let bears and lions growl and fight,
For ‘tis their nature, too.
But, children, you should never let
Such angry passions rise:
Your little hands were never made
To tear each other’s eyes.
Let love through all your actions run,
And all your words be mild:
Live like the blessed Virgin’s Son,
That sweet and lovely child.
His soul was gentle as a lamb;
And as his stature grew,
He grew in favour both with man,
And God his Father, too.
Now, Lord of all, he reigns above;
And from his heavenly throne
He sees what children dwell in love,
And marks them for his own. ~Isaac Watts

Our friend, Nancy B. Ferriott was born January 30th, 1934 to Gordon and Florence Bishop. Growing up in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada with brothers; John and Kelsely, and sister Joan. She was active as a younger and older woman, playing piano and sports, singing, sewing, and knitting for others. Nancy fell asleep in death at 86 years young, on February 2nd, 2020, in San Angelo, Texas.
Nancy married Mike Wagner, from Texas in May of 1953. Mike worked the oil fields of Texas. While traveling with him, Nancy learned about Jehovah. They finally settled in Mertzon, Texas and raised four children: Roy Dan, Catherine Ann, Joe Tom, and Jim Bob.

In 1969, Nancy was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kansas City, Kansas. In August of 1978, found herself marrying Gene Ferriott in San Angelo. He proceeded her in death in 2010.

She is survived by her four children; their children: Stephanie, Susan, Amber, Aaron, Sarah, Nina, Rachel, and Morgan; as well as over 20 great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:30 PM at the Kingdom Hall.