Tracy Dale Johnson, 36, of San Angelo passed away on March 25, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas.

He was born on September 18, 1981, in Bexar County to Wendell and Sammie Johnson. Tracy attended high school at Lake View High School and later worked for different companies doing manual labor. His hobbies included basketball, track, and wrestling. He enjoyed watching the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Cowboys games. Tracy attended Alexander Church of God in Christ.

He is survived by his parents, Wendell and Sammie Johnson; brother, Stacy "Twin" Johnson; sister, Christina Johnson; nephew, Samuel Johnson, and his grandmother, Lena Johnson, seven uncles and two aunts, as well as a host of other cousins and friends. Visitation will be held from 6 PM - 8 PM, Friday, March 30, 218, at Johnson's Funeral Home. A funeral service for Tracy will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Alexander Temple Church of God in Christ with Eld. Ronald Rodgers officiating with burial to follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. A catered reception will follow the burial at Johnson's Funeral Home, friends and family are welcome to attend.

On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, Minerva Espino Robles, wife, mother, “gamma”, sister and friend went to be with the Lord. Minerva will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 32 years, Raul, her daughter, Alex, and her granddaughter, Rylan. Minerva will also be fondly remembered by her brothers, Manuel, Billy, Fernando, and Junior, as well as by her sisters Rosella and Lorina. Minerva was preceded in death by her parents Atanasio and Josefa Espino.
Minerva has officially retired from her job at 1st community Federal Credit Union, after 32 years of dedicated service. Minerva was loved by many and a joy to everyone that knew her. She called her brothers and sisters once a month and made her bed every morning before leaving the house. She was known to some as “Gorgeous,” “Comadre,” or “Bah-Q,” but often introduced herself as ”My-Nerves.” She always had on her lipstick to brighten her beautiful smile. She was an angel on Earth and is now and angel in heaven.
A Mass in memory of Minerva will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018, at 5:00 PM at St. Josephs Catholic Church.

Connie Sue Halfmann Sturm was born on May 15, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas and went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2018. She married Michael Sturm on July 29, 1972, in Wall, Texas. 
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother that loved gardening, maintaining her home, and most of all her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, children Shelby Sturm of Pflugerville, Texas and Cody Sturm of San Angelo; brothers Gary Halfmann and wife Sherry, of San Angelo and Dale Halfmann of Wall, Texas; mother-in-law Rosalie Sturm of San Angelo; grandchildren Jaden Sturm of Denton, Texas, Madison Sturm of Grape Creek, Texas, Jace Stewart, Jaquori Sturm, Javian Polk, and Jaren Polk, all of Pflugerville, Texas; sisters-in-law Marilee Jost and husband Eugene of St. Lawrence, Texas, Ruby Braden and husband Michael of Wall, Texas, Brothers-in-law Kevin Sturm and wife Teresa of Wall,Texas, and Danny Wilde of Wall, Texas; also included are numerous nieces and nephews.
Those preceding her in death are her parents E.A. and Dorothy Mae Halfmann, father-in-law Henry Sturm, sister-in-law Debbie Wilde, and a very special friend Patsy Schwertner.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 2, 2018, at St. Ambrose Church in Wall, Texas, with a rosary ceremony preceding the services at 9:30 AM. Burial will be in St. Ambrose Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special word of thanks to the staff of Brookdale who provided loving care to our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Also special thanks to Angela of Kindred Hospice of San Angelo.

Dardanella McDaniel Franco went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2018 surrounded by family. She was born on May 17, 1925 in Ballinger, Texas to Jesse Byron and Vera Dalton McDaniel of Paint Rock. She was the youngest of four sisters and lived through the depression on a 40 acre dry land farm. She was the last of the children to leave home and worked with her father in the fields and with the livestock. He would brag on her and say he would as soon work with her as any man. She graduated from Paint Rock High School and went to work for North American Airplane Factory at their Dallas assembly plant where she helped in the war effort building World War II aircraft. She returned to San Angelo to be closer to her family and was employed for several years at the Decoty Coffee Co. During this time, Dardanella met and married the love of her life, Sam Franco, who was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base. A few years after marrying Sam in 1948 she opened and operated her own beauty salon which turned out to be a satisfying forty-year career. She enjoyed her profession very much and made many close friends. Dardanella and Sam's passion was ballroom dancing to Big Band music. They were members of the Terpsichorean and La Paloma Dance clubs. She and Sam were nearing their 50th wedding anniversary when he became ill and preceded her in death. She was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church, Joy Sunday School Class, and active in Silver Stars, which she enjoyed so much. After Sam's passing, she volunteered for many years at RSVP and helped wherever they needed her. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great-grandmother. She devoted her life to her family and was always there for her family. Mama, we miss you so much! I know you are in Daddy's arms dancing to the music you both loved so much, never to be apart again. I also know that because of her love for The Lord and her great gift of singing, she is singing in God's heavenly choir.
Dardanella is survived by her only daughter, Becky Stewart and husband Jack, granddaughters Kimberly Stewart, Shelley Leake and husband Scott, great grandson Kolby Lee and fiance Shelby, great granddaughter Kinsey Lee, great great-grandson Levi Lee, and great granddaughter Lexi Leake, along with cousins, nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, her parents, three sisters, Lola Munro, Ailene McDaniel and Jesse Sanford.
We want to thank Dr. Raj Cheruku, Dr. Kent Gideon, Dr. Rudy Haddad, Dr. James Studt, Dr. Baraa Al-Hafaz of Houston, Dr. Steven McCloy and Hospice of San Angelo for their excellent care. We want to thank Hospice nurses, Ahmad, Amy, Charlene, Vicki, Kerry, and Jenny, also. They all blessed Mama and us with their excellent care and precious friendship. We also want to thank Nolan Mears, Jane Batista, Beatriz Martinez and Irma Sanchez for their loving care while Mother was at home. They have been a true blessing.
A Visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, March 26, 2018. A Graveside service will be held at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Tuesday, March 27 at 11:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of San Angelo, Critter Shack, or Concho Valley Paws.

Mora Pool Gober passed from this life into the arms of a loving savior on Friday, March 23, 2018, at the age of 102. Mora was born in San Saba County on December 8, 1915, to Leonard Dalco Pool and Annie Phillips Pool. She was raised on a farm outside of Richland Springs TX, where she attended school and graduated from high school. She married Leonard Gober on January 15, 1938 and they celebrated 73 years of marriage. Mora and Leonard moved to San Angelo in 1948 where they were involved in several businesses and ranching. Her faith in Christ was expressed through her love for her family, her kind and gentle spirit along with her lifelong love of music. Mora played the piano and organ at church, weddings, and teaching the piano and organ. Later on in life, while at Brookdale Assisted Living, she played the piano for visitors and other residents at the age of 100. 
Mora was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Gober and son Leonard Dale Gober. She is survived by son Wylie Gober and wife Billie, daughter-in-law Debby Gober, five grandsons: Dwain Gober and wife Susan, Greg Gober and wife Karen, Coy Gober, Cole Gober and wife Carla, and Coty Gober, along with nine great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery at 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 24, 2018.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Brookdale, Regency House and the nurses and staff of Hospice of San Angelo.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Hospice of San Angelo, Meals for the Elderly or the charity of your choice.

Mickey received his long-awaited call from Heaven on March 23, 2018.
Mickey was born to Fred and Eva Mae (Smith) Harr on June 10, 1932, in Millett, Texas. This small rural community influenced his early Christian training. At the age of 5, he began his life long commitment to Jesus Christ.
On August 29, 1953, Mickey married Winagene “Jean” Randolph in Cherokee, Texas. They had four children: Jo Harr, Debbie Walls and husband Jerry, D’Ann Craft and husband Rick, Jay Harr and wife Mindi. They were blessed with five grandchildren: Caitlin Craft, Alex Harr, Natasha Harr, Kyle Craft, and Casey Craft. In addition to his children and grandchildren, Mickey is survived by his brother Lamar Harr and wife Debbie, his sister Linda Yeats and husband Bill, and many nieces and nephews.
In 2008, Mickey was preceded in death by Jean, his wife of 54 years. Also preceding him were his parents, his brother Lee, and his brother Fred.
Mickey served four years in the Air Force, then worked over 30 years as an electrical engineer and in management with the Federal Aviation Administration. After retiring, Mickey became a Realtor (later an owner) with Don Johnson Realtors in Brownwood, Texas, and opened Mickey Harr Real Estate.
Mickey’s passion in life was serving his Lord wherever he was led. He served as a Gideon for almost 50 years and as a volunteer chaplain for 23 years with the Texas Youth Commission in Brownwood, Texas. He worked with the New Mexico Baptist Convention and The World Mission Board. At various times, he served as interim pastor, educational director, and interim music director in churches where his family worshipped.
Mickey’s life will be celebrated 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 27, at Glen Meadows Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas. He will be buried next to his wife in the Cherokee Cemetery in Cherokee, Texas, at 2:30 pm on the same day. 
The family requests any memorials be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 812, San Angelo, Texas 76902.

Marilynn Kay Johnson 70, passed away Monday, March 19th, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Frederick William Johnson, Jr., son, Matthew Wayne Johnson, and daughter, Salina Gale Johnson-Patton and husband Perry, as well as 3 grandsons, Jared Michael Lopez, Gary Chandler Patton, and Trevor Parker Patton. She is also survived by her sisters, Brenda Mason and Rebecca McLerran. Graveside services for Marilynn will take place Friday, March 23, 2018 at 3 PM in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnsons Funeral Home.

Edith McGhee Stansell was born on July 7, 1913, near Woodsboro, Texas, to Lloyd H. McGhee and Laura Fern Barclay McGhee. She was the oldest of four children - Jenny Williams, Lloyd McGhee, and Jewel Dickens who all predeceased her. Edith attended school in Kerrville, Texas and later in Sonora, Texas, where she graduated from high school. She worked for a short time as a telephone operator until she was placed in charge of the re-employment office in Sutton County during the Depression where she tried to match workers with jobs. She was working for the Sonora superintendent of the schools when friends in San Angelo introduced her to Robert Ford Stansell in 1934. They were married in 1935. They had two daughters - Patricia and Pamela. Soon after they married, they moved into an apartment in one of the officer's quarters at Ft. Concho. The family moved to Slaton, Texas, in 1951. Edith and Ford lived there for more than 35 years before moving back to San Angelo. Ford died in 1998, but they had over 63 wonderful years together. Besides being a full-time mother and homemaker, Edith was always active in her church and community. She was a member of a quilting club in Slaton as well as serving as Worthy Matron in Eastern Star. She served as an election judge for many years. After moving back to San Angelo, she became active with the Lions Club and a volunteer at SA Community Hospital. She also sewed, knitted, crocheted, and tatted. She loved to play games and always played to win. She loved puzzles of all kinds and reading, especially mysteries. Edith and Ford both loved to travel, she had been in all fifty states and many countries of the British Isles and Northern Europe as well as Canada. She made a trip to Cloudcroft, New Mexico last year to visit the cabin she and Ford had built in the 1960's. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Dane and husband, Delbert Hawkins of San Angelo, and grandchildren John Dane of Beverly, MA, and Karena Dane and husband Rob Gregston of Ballinger, and Cory and wife Julianne Hawkins of San Antonio. A catered visitation will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home, Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 1 PM-2 PM with graveside services to follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery beginning at 3 PM. The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo for all that they did for Edith. Contributions to them or a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.

Judy Schmickle passed away peacefully in her sleep in March 18, 2018. Judy was born on July 18, 1941 to JB and Su Evridge in San Angelo Texas. Judy has 2 younger siblings Jean Eads and Frank Evridge. Judy graduated from Wall High School and attended Angelo State University where she met the love of her life Michael Schmickle. Judy and Mike were married on January 27, 1961. She graduated from ASU Nursing School and worked as an RN at Angelo Clinic, San Angelo State School and spent the majority of her nursing career back home at Wall ISD as a school nurse. 
Judy has three children; Michele Kelso and husband John, Michael Schmickle and Wife Ellen, and Mikella Harris and late husband Steven Harris. Included in Gma’s joy is two Browder grandchildren, Senjen and wife Dana, and Clinton Browder; one Kelso grandchild Rene’, one Schmickle grandchild Britney and Husband Sean; two Harris grandchildren Katy and husband Jacob and Steven Harris. Her Great grandchildren are Mady, Lauren, Johnathon, Jack, Grant, Addison, Logan and Lexxi. Also included is her faithful fur baby Penny. Judy’s grandchildren all gave her unique names ranging from Gma, GiGi, G, Momma G and Geege. All loved her dearly each bringing her their own special joy.
Joining Gma in Heaven is her husband Michael, Parents JB and Su Evridge, Father and Mother-in-law Fred and Laura Schmickle, Son-in-Law Steven Harris and a sweet Kelso grandbaby that she did not get to hold.
Visitation will be 6pm-8pm Wednesday at Harper Funeral Home, Graveside services will be at 10am Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
The family wishes to thank Norman and Sharon Murphy for all the years of love and weed pulling. Memorials are requested to be sent to West Texas Rehab. 
 

Cornelio Armendarez Soto Jr. from Knickerbocker, Texas was born in San Angelo on June 15, 1943. He lived all his life in Knickerbocker, Texas. He had a great love for his family and his horses. He loved his nephews and nieces as if they were his own children. His love in life was being on horseback and working with livestock. He loved to teach his nephews and nieces to ride horses and to care for them.

He was drafted by the U.S. Army, where he served in the Vietnam War. He received the Silver Star, Air Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (2nd Award), Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16).

He was preceded in death by his parents Cornelio Soto Sr. and Victar Armendarez Soto and brother Roy A. Soto and niece Adelaida Gonzalez. He is survived by his three sisters Enedina Gonzalez and Primo, Anna Coronado and Gasper, and Magdalena Rangel and Manuel. His nephews Primo Gonzalez III, Daniel Coronado, Gabriel Rangel, Mario Rangel, John Paul Rangel and Michael Rangel. Nieces Rebecca Coronado, Teresa Wysong, Angela Fuentes,
Monica Leyva and Victoria Martinez. Great nephews Zackary Rangel, Christian Gonzalez,
Enrique Leyva, Joseph Rangel and Elijah Coronado. Great nieces Myra Gonzalez, Briana Gonzalez, Samantha Gonzalez, Gabriella Ybarra, Alexia Coronado, Anahi Gonzalez, Olivia Rangel, Laila Leyva, Isabella Coronado, Natalia Rangel, and Amelia Martinez.

We would like to thank his primary physician Dr. Carl Anderton from Shannon and Nurse Penny, Dr. Martinez from Ballinger Rehabilitation and Nursing home and the nurses and staff, the Hospice staff who cared for him, Father Yesu from Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church in Ballinger, Father Joseph Vathaloor for being the celebrant of the mass, Bill Murray of Texas Veterans for Veterans for all of his help.We would also like to thank everyone who visited Junior and took him treats.

A Rosary will be held 7:00pm, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Mission Church. The Funeral Mass will be held 10:00am, Friday, March 23, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Mission Church in Knickerbocker, with burial to follow.