Doodle Dankworth was a humble, loving servant of God. If you knew her, you lost your best friend this past Saturday, September 30, 2017. She passed away after a long illness at the age of 84. Her family marveled at the energy, love and myriad achievements that they witnessed over the course of her life. Doodle was always there with a smile on her face, a spring in her step and a homecooked treat to share when there was a friend or a family member in need.
A beautiful athletic woman, she was a Ballinger High School cheerleader, football sweetheart, FFA sweetheart, and president of the homemaking club before starting a lifelong nursing career at Shannon West Texas Memorial School of Nursing in 1953. Along the way, Doodle adopted into her extended family her fellow nursing staff, GTE employees, hundreds of friends and fellow civic volunteers. She loved to dance, play bunco, travel, spend time with family and friends and could always be counted on to be the life of the party. For her 80th birthday, over 400 of her friends and family came to celebrate and to thank her for being their friend. A working mother with six children, Doodle was a trailblazer for women. She was always focused on the highest and greatest good for her family, friends, GTE co-workers and community. She served as past president of the Community Action Council Board, Concho Valley Telephone Pioneers, West Texas Rehab Center Board, Edison Junior High PTA and Shannon Alumni. She was active in numerous other civic organizations as a volunteer and board member including American Heart Association, Crime Stoppers, Cancer Society, Holy Angels usher, MHMR, San Angelo Junior League, and San Angelo Symphony Guild. Among her many recognitions were Telephone Pioneer of the Year, West Texas Rehab Billy Mac award, founding member of WTRC Silver Spur Ball, District 16 Nurse of the Year, San Angelo Schools Foundation Angel Award, and Girl Scouts Women of Distinction. Doodle was one of eight children born to Anna Helen Fuchs and Charles Edward Dankworth on May 3, 1933. She was predeceased by her parents and by brothers Charles Dankworth, Ralph Dankworth, Herbert Dankworth and sisters Jeanie Minzenmayer and Laverne Goetz. She is survived by her brother Dan Dankworth, sister Frances Dankworth, sister in-laws June Dankworth, Sheila Dankworth, Sharon Dankworth and Iris Dankworth. She is also survived by children James Edward Jones and wife Brenda, Robert Warren Jones and wife Patty, Charles Morris Jones, Lori Ann Barton and husband Pat, Janet Ann Jones, Becky Jones Benes and husband Lonnie, and 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The rosary will be held Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. at Johnson Funeral Home. The funeral service mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday October 4th at Holy Angels Church. Arrangements under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, The American Cancer Society, and the Holy Angels Catholic School Fund.

Nancy Pullen Murphy, 60, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 29, 2017 in San Angelo. Nancy was born June 24, 1957 in San Angelo, Texas to Charlie and Learline Williams Pullen. She grew up in San Angelo and graduated from Central High School in 1975. Nancy held numerous positions during her career as a Tom Green County-State of Texas Employee, most notably as the Court Unit Administrative Assistant for the Concho Valley CSCD (Adult Probation Department), where she retiredon January 1, 2016. She became a baptized believer in Christ on July 23, 1987. In her spare time, she loved being at home, online shopping and keeping up with the world through social media. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Amor Payne, and 2 brothers, Charles Pullen and David Pullen. She leaves to mourn her loss, but celebrate her resurrection to eternal life, her daughters Jeana Lacy (Derrick), of San Antonio and Fredda Bryson, of San Antonio; her granddaughter, Jaylin Dunn, of San Antonio; her grandson, Makai White, of San Antonio; her brother, Jimmy Pullen, of San Angelo; her sisters, Mae Ella Cummings, of San Angelo, Irene DeVore (Franklin), of San Angelo, Madeline Pullen, of Marlin, TX, Carolyn Greene (Everett), of Oklahoma City , OK and Charlotte Williams (Monroe), of San Angelo. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and her special friends, Marie Whiten, Minerva Munoz and Erlinda Valles. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 1:00pm, Friday, October 6, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Pope officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincerest thanks and appreciation to all the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff in the ICU at Shannon Medical Center. Special thanks to Nurse Laci who made a lasting impression on Nancy and her family during her multiple hospitalizations.

Barbara Allen Barnett, lovingly called Barb by those who knew her best and Grammy by her grandkids, passed away at the age of 89 in San Angelo, Texas on Friday, the 29th of September with her son, David and her husband, John beside her. 
Barbara was born on August 6, 1928 in Lott, Texas to Verdie Viola Castleberry and Ambrose Landrum Allen. She was the tenth of twelve children and had a close relationship with her siblings. She graduated from Davis High School in Houston before attending Draughons Business College in Houston, where she studied bookkeeping. She had a real passion for working with numbers and made a lifelong career out of it. Shortly after, she met her loving spouse of 62 years, John Lee Barnett, in Houston. Texas. They had two beautiful children together, Beverly and David. Her husband opened House of Chemicals in 1965 and she worked there as a bookkeeper from the very beginning. Barbara loved her family more than anything in this world and was always happiest with family nearby. Her hobbies included reading, entertaining family and friends, being with her children and grandchildren, and being with her husband, John. Her greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother and grandmother to her family who miss her beautiful presence greatly. Her capacity for unconditional love and kindness was a marvel to all who met her and will always be remembered. 
Barbara was survived by: Husband John Lee Barnett; children Beverly & John O’Rear, David & Linda Barnett; grandchildren Mary Katherine, John Mark, Jane Ellen, Josh, Michelle, JonRandy, Miley & Kaeleen, and 5 great-grandchildren. 
The service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. Visitation will be held before the service, from 12:00-1:00. Interment will follow immediately after at Lawnhaven Cemetery. 
 

Lola Margaret Bolin, 94 of Humble, Texas and longtime resident of San Angelo passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28, from 5-7 pm at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Johnson's Funeral Home at 10am with graveside to follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Lola was a former member of the Heights Baptist Church and currently First Baptist Church, Humble, Texas. She worked at ASU cafeteria for 36 years. Family and friends are encouraged to leave condolences online at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

Diane Cantu Canava, 60, of San Angelo, passed on September 27, 2017 at Shannon Medical Center. She was born to Albert (Berto) Cantu and Elida Cantu on December 6, 1956. Later, Diane married the love of her life, Robert Canava. She was a warm-hearted woman who loved spending time with her family, and Dancing. Diane also enjoyed decorating her house for every holiday that came around, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church for a number of years. She is preceded in death by her father, Beto Cantu, and her brother, Albert Randal Cantu. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Robert Canava; her children, Michelle Cantu, Rena Lara, and Jonathon Canava; her step-children, Lori Ybarra and husband Robert, Joseph Canava, Anna Canava, and Roberto Canava, Jr. and wife Blanca; her siblings, Roy Cantu and fiancé Hilda Rodriguez, Sonia Pettway and fiancé Leo Baquera; 10 grandchildren, and one great grandchild; special granddaughter, Jaelynn Canava, special grandson, JJ Canava and special nephew, Skyler J. Pettway; best friends, Cindy Castillo, Sylvia Flores and Sylvia Vasquez, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and friends who loved her. A rosary service will be Sunday, October 1, 2017, at 7 PM in the Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM, Monday, October 2, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial to follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will include Skyler J. Pettway, Alex Urias, Robert Canava, Jr., Robert Ybarra, Jr., Joseph Anthony Canava, Jr., and Markie Espinoza. Honorary Pallbearers include Jonathon Canava, Jonathon Munoz, Alicia Ybarra, Jacoby Canava, and Ivan Cantu. You may sign the online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

Mack D. Roller Sr., slipped into the arms of His Lord, Monday September 25th 2017. Mack was born November 14, 1932 in Garvin County, Oklahoma. He was a devoted husband and father to his family. He was married to Darlene LaMae Roller for 56 years. After graduating from high school, Mack was drafted into the Army and became an artillery instructor. Mack later became a union commercial plumber working on projects throughout Oklahoma. He enjoyed grilling for family events, including Sooner watch… parties and Christmas dinners. He loved making Christmas a magical event for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mack was quick with his timely wit and humor, even in difficult times. He was faithful, loyal and sacrificial towards his family. He is survived by his children: Mike and Brenda McCarver; Lisa Patrick; Mack and Kris Roller. He is the grandfather of Michael McCarver and Tim McCarver, Justin and Jayme Patrick, Joel and Gabrielle Patrick, Elizabeth Hatton, Bethany and Phillip Kelton, Leah and Jason Walla, Luke and Sommer Roller, Jamin and Carrie Roller, and John-Mark Roller and 12 great grand children. Mack is preceded in death by his wife Darlene Roller, daughter Marla Martin, grandson Jeremy Martin, and Sister Vita Carbo.
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Davis Daniel Ellis "Butch", 72, of San Angelo, passed away on September 25, 2017. He was born to Dan and Lena Ellis on March 11, 1945. Butch graduated from Central High School and went on to earn his degree at Tarleton State University. He was also a Machinist in the United States Navy. Butch married the love of his life, Linda Foltz Ellis, on May 31st, 1974. He taught as a vocational teacher for 26 years at Lincoln Middle School and Lakeview High School. His favorite hobbies included fishing, construction and racing. Butch is preceded in death by his parents, Lena and Daniel Sherrod Ellis, and daughter Lisa Marie Ellis. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 43 years, Linda Foltz Ellis, son, Daniel Foltz Ellis and wife Wendy; grandson, Joseph Daniel Ellis, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to ARC of San Angelo-Autism Alliance. PO Box 1922, San Angelo, Texas 76902, [email protected]. A visitation will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home, Thursday, September 28, 2017, from 6-8 PM. You may sign the online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

Soledad Ramos, 71, of San Angelo, passed away September 23, 2017. A rosary service will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 7 PM, in the Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 AM, Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Saint Mary's Catholic Church with burial to follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens