Celia Martinez Hamilton, known as “Big” by her grandchildren, 46, of San Angelo, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born to Oscar and Sara Martinez on September 30, 1971 in Seguin, Texas. Celia married Crispin Sanchez, Jr in San Angelo and through their union, six beautiful children were born.

On February 9, 2007, she married Roy L. Hamilton.

She was a private home caregiver with a heart of gold for ten years, in which she loved caring for her clients.

Family was everything to Celia, whether it was trips to the beaches of California or attending Dallas Cowboys games or concerts she made the best of each moment. Weak and tired, Celia always made spending moments with her family a priority, right until the end.

Celia’s church was a place of enjoyment and fulfillment for her life. God had a plan for her, and she never lost faith in Him, even when it hurt. Celia was proud to be baptized and saved. Celia’s love of life and giving nature will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Magdaleno and Celia Mercedes Martinez and Domingo and Mary Morales.

Survivors include her husband, Roy L. Hamilton; children and their spouses, Cynthia and David Wright, Angelica and Jeremy Salvato, Celia and Daniel Lara, Serena and Lee Gilbert, Crispin Sanchez, III., and Alex Sanchez; grandchildren, Kaylie, Anberlin, Sadie, Olivia, Colt, Taylor, Mila, Bella, and Kassidy; parents, Oscar and Sara Martinez; siblings, Oscar and Brandy Martinez, Michael Martinez, and Melissa Martinez; her beloved dog, Lily; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be a time of visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 27^th at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 28^th at the Johnson’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Harold Watkins of Freedom Fellowship officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the Fairmount Cemetery, San Angelo.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Kindred Hospice. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories, send condolences to the family, and sign the online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com .

Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo.

“Nothing Gold Can Stay” – Robert Frost Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.

Celia is preceded in death by her grandparents, Magdaleno and Celia Mercedes Martinez and Domingo and Mary Morales. 

Survivors include her husband, Roy L. Hamilton; children and their spouses, Cynthia and David Wright, Angelica and Jeremy Salvato, Celia and Daniel Lara, Serena and Lee Gilbert, Crispin Sanchez, III., and Alex Sanchez; grandchildren, Kaylie, Anberlin, Sadie, Olivia, Colt, Taylor, Mila, Bella, and Kassidy; parents, Oscar and Sara Martinez; siblings, Oscar and Brandy, Martinez, Michael Martinez, and Melissa Martinez; her beloved dog, Lily; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Lynette Morris Burleson, 81, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Lynette was born December 28, 1936 in Monahans, Texas to William Burton and Verdia Belle Casey Morris.

She was raised in Monahans and during her school years was a straight “A” student and cheerleader. Lynette became very close with her high school classmates and attended all her high school reunions up until recently.

While raising her three children, Lynette started working in the banking industry. First, for Winkler County State Bank, then later, for First National Bank in Kermit and Permian Savings and Loan. Lynette then pursued a career as a bookkeeper and payroll clerk for the City of Kermit for over 20 years.

She met and married the love of her life, Johnny Burleson on October 21, 1978 in Kermit, Texas where they made their home until their retirement. In 1998 they moved to Dove Creek. She and Johnny enjoyed many years of traveling the country and camping with friends and family.

Lynette was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church and loved attending her Sunday School Class there. She was a loving daughter, twin sister, wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family.

Lynette was very passionate about her love for the Lord. She shared her faith by singing in the church choir, playing the organ for church services and teaching the girls G.A. class in Wink. Lynette raised her children with a strong Christian influence. She also raised them with a strict hand but made sure that they were taught the value of hard work and how to be kind and compassionate to everyone. Lynette always had a strong passion for her family and enjoyed taking part in all of the family reunions.

Her favorite things were laughing and listening to jokes and stories. She also enjoyed playing board games with her family and friends and was always compelled to help animals in need. Her tremendous love, faith in Christ and incredible kindness and beautiful laugh will remain in our hearts forever! She will be dearly missed by all who loved her.

Lynette was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Billy Carl Morris, her sister, Margie Uechi, her son-in-law, Jeff Brown and her daughter-in-law, Bernice Dudley.

She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Johnny Y. Burleson, of San Angelo; her children, Phil Dudley, of San Antonio, Dana King and her husband Clifton, of Midland, Marla Brown, of Los Angeles, CA, Johnny L. Burleson and his wife Debbie, of San Angelo, Roy Burleson and his wife Margaret, of Conroe and Jimmy Burleson and his wife, Cindy, of Conroe; her Grandchildren, Jessica Arbogast and her husband Ryan, Michael King, Joshua King, Tristan Chapa, Jeffrey Brown, Stephanie Burleson, Joshua Burleson and Jayden Burleson; 7 Great Grandchildren; her twin sister, Lenora Frizzell, of Odessa; and her Brother Jimmy Morris and his wife Gracie, of Chickasha, OK. She is also survived by numerous other family members and all her very dear friends. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 27^th, at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 28^th at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with a Celebration of Life service following at 10 a.m. at Glen Meadows Baptist Church with Pastor Mack Roller officiating.

Pallbearers for the service will be Tristan Chapa, Jayden Burleson, Ryan Arbogast, Bill Manning, Coby Morris, Mike Brenner, Cole Perkins, and Dickie Townley.

Honorary Pallbearers for the service will be Allan Spearman, James Kennedy, Jerry Williams, Ron Nason and Bob Ackley.

Donations may be made to Kindred Home Health, Kindred Hospice, or Glen Meadows Baptist Church.

Donald Arthur Scott, 80, passed away peacefully in his home on July 24, 2018.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 28^th, at Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Don was born to William A. Scott and Nellie P. Beall in Altus, Oklahoma in 1938. The family moved to Duncan, Oklahoma where he and sister Beatrice spent their formative years.

After graduating from Duncan High School, Don went on to Abilene Christian College, and joined the U.S. Air Force. While in the Air Force he met and married his loving wife and best friend. Their union was blessed with 58 years of marriage and 4 children.

Having a talent for speech and writing, Don spent most of his career in politics, television, and radio. He loved sports and promoted college and high school sports so much that he was known as the dynamic voice of West Texas Football. When he finally retired, after a long career as a Sports and News Director, he spent the rest of his career in politics as a Grant Procurement Officer at the San Angelo Council of Government.

Don was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church where he served as a Lector, a Eucharistic Minister, and an usher. He was a hard working, honorable man, a loving, compassionate husband and father and will be sincerely missed. 

Don is preceded by his mother, Nellie Pearl, his father William Arthur, and his sister Beatrice Lovelady.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, children: Sherri Scott; Steven Scott; Sean Scott and wife Shandy; and Sammi Goss and husband Ervin, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hubert “Rat” Edwards of Paint Rock, Texas passed away on July 18, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born on January 21, 1932 to his parents John Edwards and Mary Elizabeth Hemphill.

Hubert grew up near Wall, Texas where he was affectionately known as “Rat”. He graduated from San Angelo High School during which time, he was active in showing sheep and lambs at various livestock shows throughout Texas at many of which he won several “Grand Champion” and “Best in Show” awards.

Following high school, Rat was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War during which he served as an engineer and obtained the rank of corporal.

After returning from the war, Rat met the love of his life, Ann Rozzlle, they were married on December 10, 1955. Shortly afterwards, they moved to Houston, Texas where they raised their family. In 1968, the Edwards family moved to Angleton, Texas where Rat pursued his entrepreneur spirit and established the Edwards Overhead Door Company which grew to be a successful and respected business throughout Brazoria County and surrounding area. Edwards Overhead Door employed many area youths who not only learned the garage door business, but the important lessons in life lesson like working hard, doing an honest day’s work, and going the extra mile to help others. In addition to work, Rat was active in the community and his church.

In 1986, Rat returned to his childhood community and purchased a ranch in Concho County, Texas a ranch he once worked as a teenager. Rat raised sheep, cattle and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren whenever he could.

Rat is survived by his wife Ann Edwards and children Vicki Wyse, her husband Patrick “Pat” of Dallas, Texas, Penny Williams her husband John of Pearland, Texas, Dale Edwards of Paint Rock, Texas, grandchildren Stephen Wyse, Christopher Wyse, and Samantha Williams, great grandchild Sophia Wyse, his brothers John “Took” Edwards of San Angelo and Don Edwards of Midland, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brothers George “Jake” Edwards and Eugene “Genie” Edwards and daughter Deborah Ann Edwards.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 27^th at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (325) 340-1850. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, July 28^th at 11 a.m. at Harpers Funeral Home.

A reception will follow the service beginning 1 p.m. at Texas Veterans for Veterans, 1905 Pulliam St., San Angelo, Texas 76905, (325) 227-8524.

Dixie Mozell Wilbanks Duke was born in Brady, Texas on January 9, 1942 to Lloyd Allen, Sr. and Abbie Mozell McMillan Wilbanks. She passed gently and painlessly away July 21, 2018 in San Angelo, Texas.

The Wilbanks family lived at Doole, Texas until 1945 when they bought a ranch and moved to the Bethel Community in Southeast Runnels County near Ballinger, Texas.  Dixie lived on the ranch until leaving for college in 1960.  Ann Wilbanks Hays, Lloyd Allen Wilbanks, Jr. and Malesia Kay Wilbanks Parker were added to the family through the years.

Dixie graduated from Ballinger High School in 1960 and entered Howard Payne College the same year.  She graduated from Howard Payne in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree and teaching certificate.  Dixie taught public school for thirty years.  Most of that time was in Gatesville, Texas.

At Howard Payne, Dixie met Carroll Dean Duke, a recently discharged Army veteran.  They began dating in 1963 and were married June 13, 1964 at First Baptist Church in Ballinger, Texas.  Carroll and Dixie lived in Brownwood and Irving before settling in Gatesville in 1967. Sons Greg and Kevin were born when the Dukes lived at Gatesville.  In 2011 Carroll and Dixie moved into the Rio Concho West Community in San Angelo, Texas.  Dixie resided at The Springs of San Angelo Memory Care Center from April 17, 2017 to July 21, 2018.

Dixie was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Wilbanks; mother, Mozell Wilbanks; brother, Allen Wilbanks, and a precious brother-in-law Grider Hays.  She is survived by her husband, Carroll of San Angelo; son Greg of San Angelo; son Kevin and daughter-in-law Jeanne of Ballinger and grandchildren Emma, Riley, Katy, Dixon, and Owen Duke.  She is also survived by sisters, Ann Hays and Kay Parker; brother-in-law, Chester Parker; nephews, Travis and Mason Parker; nieces, Kelly Hays and Abby Trimble; uncle, Leroy McMillan; aunt, Margie Curry as well as a host of cousins including first cousins Billie Marie VanCourt, Sammie Palmer and Angie Potter.

Dixie’s funeral will be conducted at Lange Funeral Home, 1910 Hutchings Ave., Ballinger, Texas on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 11:00 am.  Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger. Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service.

The family requests memorials to be made to the Alzheimer Association of your choice.  Guests may register at ballingerfuneralhome.com.

Teresita Lopez Pelayo Brame, surrounded by her family, ascended into heaven to be with her Lord on Saturday July 21, 2018. Words cannot describe our loss.

Tere was born in Veracruz, Mexico on April 19, 1972, the baby sister of six siblings. She was raised in a traditional warm and loving environment full of rich family values and customs. Tere had many friends while attending high school in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz and soon left home to complete her senior year in Carmel, Indiana as an exchange student.

After graduating from high school in 1991, she attended college at the University of Guanajuato to study a degree in International Business. Her study program included spending almost 2 years at the Ecole Superior de Commerce de La Rochelle in France which led her to receive a double degree in International Business from both universities in 1995. She excelled as a student and was dear friend to everyone she encountered at both universities. Traveling became a part of her life from that then on.

Returning to Mexico she began working for Arthur Anderson Consulting as an International Trade Advisor in Queretaro, Mexico and it was there that she met her prince charming, Luke Brame, who was living and working in Queretaro, and he met the love of his life. In May 2000, Luke and Tere were married in Guanajuato and began their adventure together.

They both lived and worked in Frankfurt, Germany and then Monterrey, Mexico where Tere obtained an MBA degree at the Tec de Monterrey, and then on to Chicago where their son Kevin was born and finally settling in San Angelo where they welcomed the birth of their daughter, Paula.

Together in San Angelo they created a life filled with steadfast friends, community events, children’s activities and meaningful work. Tere was known as a mother that embodied grace, loving kindness, joy and an overwhelming love for her family and those around her. The essence of Tere is what enriched hundreds of people with her strong, kind, loving spirit.

She has given us an example of how to live life to the fullest, always surrounded by loved ones.

Tere was preceded in death by her parents Jose Lopez and Bertha Pelayo, and her brother Alejandro Lopez. Tere is survived by her loving husband Luke Brame, her children Kevin Joseph and Paula Lizette; brothers Enrique Lopez, Juan Carlos Lopez and sister Andrea Lopez; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews in Mexico and Europe; and dearest Dr. Jim Bob Brame and Holly Brame, and the entire Brame and Hilliard families.

Tere left a legacy of strong, dedicated, loving friendships everywhere she went.

She will be terribly missed by all who had the good fortune to know her but she will be cherished for her sparkling smile, warmth, quiet elegance, her kindness to all and her devotion to those she loved. She lived life fully and in her final months she taught us how to face death with courage, grace, serenity and love. We would like to gratefully acknowledge the incredible love, prayers and support from Tere’s family and friends during the last months of life.

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou. 

Arrangements: Tuesday, July 24^th at Harper Funeral Home; A Wake (in Spanish) at 6 p.m. followed by visitation from 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 25^th at Holy Angels Catholic Church; Mass at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 11:30 a.m.

In addition to flowers, donations in Tere’s memory can be made to www.cjdfoundation.org.

Billie Merlene Lacy, age 87, of San Angelo died Monday in a Kansas City Hospice Home.

She was born February 17, 1931 in Paint Rock, Texas, the daughter of Evans and Opal Pentecost Atwood. She graduated from Eden high school and later attended nursing school.

She was married to Harold Lacy On February 1, 1950 and they celebrated 68 years of marriage.

She worked as an attendance clerk for the San Angelo Independent School District working at Edison Junior High. She was a member of PaulAnn Baptist Church. She was a true and faithful Christian and a loving wife and mother who always put her family first. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Lacy of San Angelo, two sons, Gary Lacy and wife Tanya of Waco, Texas, Glenn Lacy and wife Kitty of Adamsville, Tennessee, and a daughter, Lisa Kasper and husband Todd of Linn Village, Kansas. She is also survived by her grandchildren Cody Lacy, Matt Lacy, Garrett Lacy, Kelli Lacy, Justin Matthews, and Tyler Downs as well as four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Walden.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., July 23^rd,  Monday in the Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Brenda Sparks Steadman, 74, of Miles passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at Harper Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, July 24^th at 10 a.m. with Pastor Charles Williams officiating.

Graveside services to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Brenda was born March 21, 1944 at Overall-Morris Memorial Hospital in Coleman to Katherine L. Squyres Sparks and John M. Sparks. She graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1962 and from San Angelo College in 1964.

She married the love of her life, Melvin I. Steadman on May 16, 1964 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in San Angelo. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and later First Baptist Church of Miles. Brenda was a woman whose love and kindness was felt by all who knew her.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and her parents-in-law, William and Odell Steadman. 

Survivors include her husband Melvin I. Steadman of Miles, son Charles Steadman and his wife Denice of Fort Worth, daughter Christine Steadman of Fort Worth, brother Rodney Sparks and his wife Freda of Slidell, LA, sister Marilyn Bailey and her husband Allen of Anchorage, AK, sister Carolyn Odor of San Angelo, sister Elizabeth Jackson and her husband Richard of San Antonio, sister Debbie Bouseman of Oklahoma City, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved her.

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Mary Lou Henderson of San Angelo passed away at a local hospital on July 18, 2018 at 80 years of age. 

She was born on August 1, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas. Mary was married on September 19, 1959 in San Antonio, Texas to OB Henderson, Jr. of Inman, South Carolina.

She attended Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos, Texas. Mary worked for a period of time at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas and retired as a school bus driver for the San Angelo Independent School District. She loved to travel with her husband who was in the Air Force and her children and lived in Turkey and Italy before residing in San Angelo. She loved to cook, read, and spend time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, also surviving are three children, Barbara Henderson of San Angelo, Texas, Karen and husband Dr. Robert Zicterman of Friendswood, Texas, and son, Jon Henderson and wife Marci Henderson of New Waverly, Texas; three grandchildren, Colton and Morgan Henderson of New Waverly, Texas and Daniel Zicterman of Friendswood, Texas; two sisters, Beatrice Morse of Lampasas, Texas and Elia Ortiz of San Antonio, Texas; and various nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in-law of Inman, South Carolina, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by mother, Lillia and stepfather, Cresencio Ortiz and daughter, Sandra Lynn.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 22^nd from 6-8 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. Service will be held Monday, July 23^rd at 1 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas.

Officiant will be Dale Weise of First United Methodist Church of San Angelo, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Colton and Morgan Henderson, Michael and Cole Morse, John Fisher, and Daniel Martinez.

Maryah Elise Escobar, 5, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Oak Ridge, TX. The family will receive friends for visitation from 3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M., Sunday, July 22, at Harper Funeral Home. Survivors include her Parents, Lacy and Branden Poor; and her Brothers, Jonathan Jay Rodriguez and Orion Wyatt Poor.