Lorraine Cora Burklund, age 90, went to be with her Lord on July 30, 2019.

Lorraine was born in Hector, Minnesota on June 23, 1929 to Amil and Manda Aasland. Her growing up years were spent on her family’s farms in Minnesota and in Wisconsin with siblings, Amil, DeLoris, and Lars. As a teen, she became an accomplished seamstress, a skill she would later turn into a business. She gave many hours to sewing for others and enjoyed teaching this skill throughout her life. In 1952, she married Lloyd Collison with whom she raised three children, Larry, Lee, and Lisa Collison. The family moved to Abilene, TX in 1966 and 8 years later to San Angelo. After 28 years of marriage, Lorraine became a widow and supported her kids with her sewing and in sales. Lorraine married San Angeloan, Milford Burklund in 1990 and at the time of his death, they had enjoyed 25 years of marriage. She served her church, Calvary Lutheran as long as she was able and attended Bible Studies and Women Aglow for many years.

Preceding her in death were her parents Amil and Manda Aasland, and a brother Lars Aasland, her husband Lloyd Collison, and her husband Milford Burklund.

Lorraine is survived by her son Larry Edward Collison and wife Sharon of Friendswood, TX, her son Lee Allen Collison of San Angelo, TX, and her daughter, Lisa Lorraine Collison of Monroeville, AL; grandchildren Kevin Collison of Orange Park FL, Leighann Martinets and husband Ryan of Pasadena, TX; great grandchildren, Karis, Jacob, and Abigail Collison, Jay and Ceska Martinets; brother Amil Aasland of Crosslake MN and his two daughters; sister DeLoris Johnson of Bryan TX and her two daughters.

A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Friday August 2 from 6-8 pm. The funeral service will held Saturday August 3 at 1:00 pm at Calvary Lutheran Church, 3231College Hills Dr, San Angelo. Pastor Paul Zwarich and Pastor Kevin Collison will officiate. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery on Monday August 5 at 10:00 am.

William “Elmo” Hudson Jr. passed away July 30, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Elmo was born in San Angelo, Texas on May 5, 1936 to Bill and Louraine Hudson. Elmo married the love of his life Wanda Cummings on November 29, 1954 and they had two daughters Carol Ann and Vicki Lynn. Elmo loved cars and began working at different body shops in San Angelo becoming foreman at both Mustang Chevy and Concho Buick. Elmo opened his own business Hudson Body Shop in June of 1980. He ran the business until he retired in 1996. Elmo loved life and his family was always at the center of his life. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time at his ranch in Orient.

Elmo is preceded in death by his daughter Vicki Lynn Woehl, and his parents.

Elmo is survived by his wife of 64 years Wanda Hudson; Daughter Carol Ann Kelley and husband Mark of San Angelo; Grandchildren Corey Alvey of San Angelo, Mica Carrillo and husband Lionel of San Antonio, Gary Chavez and wife Elvia of San Antonio; Great Grandchildren Kaley Alvey, Raven Wilson, Tiara and Arian Carrillo, Madison Chavez, and Matthew Gennero; Close to his heart is Gabby Blake, Dawn Hooper, and Vicki Latham.

The family would like to thank St. Gabriel’s Hospice for all of their care.

A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, August 2, 2019. A graveside service will be held at Fairmount Cemetery 10:00 AM Saturday, August 3.

Billie “Grannie” Nichols, 96, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019, in San Angelo.

By request of Billie there will be no services scheduled. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Nichols was born August 20, 1922 in Roanoke. She was raised in Argyle living in Denton and Brownfield moving to San Angelo in 1963. Billie was a production supervisor for DeCoty Coffee Company 30 years retiring in 2000. She was a Baptist and loved to dance. Billie was fondly referred by family and friends as "Grannie". Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Judge and Dovie Dudley; a brother; six sisters; a daughter, Norma Walter; a grandson; Tony Price; and a great grandson, Gabriel Alexander Comedy.

Survivors include her son, James Easley and wife Carol of Carrollton; two daughters, Jeane Orsak and husband Tom of Harriett and Nancy Marcum and Greg Duran both of San Angelo; six grandchildren, Babette Easley, Seneca Orsak and wife Gina, Summer Gill and husband Will, Nicky Comedy, Erin Hanby and husband Matt and Jason Marcum; three great grandchildren.

The family wish to express their special thanks to Dr. Chinn and his staff and to the staff at Meadow Creek Nursing Home.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

Velma Ruth Jones Sager, 91,”Graduated into Heaven” Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in San Angelo.

Public visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the family will receiving friends from 1:30 to 5:00 PM Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Velma's graduation service will be 1:00 PM Monday, July 29, 2019 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with Nephew Eddie Jones, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sager was born December 14, 1927 on the Jones Ranch 30 miles south of San Angelo. She attended Christoval and Mertzon public schools before graduating from San Angelo High School in 1945. Velma spent the next year at San Angelo Junior College and then earned her degree at Hardin Simmons College in Abilene, while there she met a ministerial student, Jesse Sager, and they were married April 14, 1949, shortly before his graduation.

Velma served alongside her husband as he pastored churches around Abilene, Brownwood, Strawn and Springfield, Missouri. During this time Velma worked in Christian schools and gave private piano lessons. They moved to San Angelo to care for her parents, Edna Florine and Edward D. Jones, and they joined New Testament Baptist Church. Velma became a member of Harvest Baptist Church several years ago. She played piano and organ at the church for many, many years until her arthritic fingers would no longer allow her to play.

Although not as active in recent years, Velma was still faithful when able, taking the same seat and flashing her bright smile to all who came her way. She constantly encouraged everyone, and she will be greatly missed by many.

In addition to her parents and husband Velma was preceded in death by four brothers, Jessie V. who was killed in WWII, Edward Raymond , twins Herbert V. who died at 2 months of age and Hubert D.

Survivors include five nephews, Dwayne Jones, Eddie Jones, Wade Jones, Bubba Jones and Vernon Jones; a niece, Darlyne Bothwell; many other family and friends.

Philburn Kent (PK) Smith passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 after a prolonged battle with health issues related to dementia. Born November 19, 1935, PK joined the Air Force and served 30 years, retiring in 1983 with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. After retiring from the military, PK went back to college and graduated from Angelo State University in December of 1987 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, which he used when he began a second career in real estate here in San Angelo. Eventually he opened his own real estate office, PK Smith Real Estate, as a broker. In later years, he simply enjoyed life with his family. During his life he was an avid golfer, good enough to have played professionally in his prime carrying a +4 handicap but his commitment was to his nation as he served in the Air Force.

He was the son of Oral Vernon Smith and Clara Pearl Wood Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Dorothy Louis Smallman Smith who passed away in 2011. A devoted husband, PK adopted his wife's previous two children, Gerald Joseph Smith (deceased in 2008) and Linda Louis Smith (deceased in 2010). PK and Dorothy were blessed with two children of their own, Philburn Kent Smith Jr and Cletus Gene Smith.

Grandchildren include Josh Morgan and Vicky Morgan from Linda Smith; Cindy Madison, Christy Tarentino, and Gerald Smith from Gerald Smith; Alyssa Smith, Garrett Smith, Trace Smith, and Sean Smith from Kent Smith; and Wyatt Smith and Ella Smith from Clete Smith. PK's siblings were Sue Carlile (deceased), Linda Pudgurney, Arlan Smith, Bennie Smith (deceased), Charlene Smith, Jolene Smith, Ronald Smith, and Bobbie Wesley.

Although very outspoken, it was that quality that made him well-liked due to his honestly. If you were lucky enough to have known him, you were blessed with his sharp wit and occasional spiked word. PK and Dorothy were never fond of funerals or services, and both had chosen to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you consider a donation toward cancer and/or Dementia/Alzheimer's disease research.

FAMILY

• Oral Vernon Smith, Father (deceased)
• Clara Pearl Wood, Mother (deceased)
• Dorothy Louis Smallman Smith, Wife (deceased)
• Gerald Joseph Smith, Son (deceased)
• Linda Louis Smith, Daughter (deceased)
• Sue Carlile, Sibling (deceased)
• Bennie Smith, Sibling (deceased)
• Philburn Kent Smith Jr., Son
• Cletus Gene Smith, Son
• Josh Morgan, Grandchild
• Vicky Morgan, Grandchild
• Cindy Madison, Grandchild
• Christy Tarentino, Grandchild
• Gerald Smith, Grandchild
• Alyssa Smith, Grandchild
• Garrett Smith, Grandchild
• Trace Smith, Grandchild
• Sean Smith, Grandchild
• Wyatt Smith, Grandchild
• Ella Smith, Grandchild
• Linda Pudgurney, Sibling
• Arlan Smith, Sibling
• Charlene Smith, Sibling
• Jolene Smith, Sibling
• Ronald Smith, Sibling
• Bobbie Wesley, Sibling

Tanner Batten, 34, of San Angelo, passed away on Monday July 29th.

Friends and family are welcome to gather at the home of his parents, 5122 Blue Ridge Trail, on Wednesday July 31st from 6-9 PM. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday August 1st at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM Hwy 1223, San Angelo, TX with, Jim Noble officiating.

Tanner was born in Lubbock, TX to Paul and Lela Batten on January 9th, 1985. He is a graduate of Wall High School. He worked as an residential installer of securities and automation at Ener-tel Services in San Angelo for several years and last as an electronics technician at Pumpco Services out of Odessa Texas. He was involved in computer gaming and spending time with friends.

Tanner is preceded in death by his papaw, GR ‘Blackie’ Brock and former employer and close friend Fred Hindman.

Tanner is survived by his parents, Paul and Lela Batten, sister Samantha Batten Crumrine and spouse Douglas, maternal grandmother Mary Brock, paternal grandparents Darrell and Tempie Batten, numerous aunts and uncles, his nephews Broc and Zachary and nieces Avery and Kathryn. Also left behind were his long-time love Amanda Bowie and her three children Haylee, Byron and Katie.

The family of Tanner wishes to extend our sincere thanks to his best friend Anthony Switalski for years of dedicated love and friendship.

Ramona Camarena Segura, 92, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM Saturday, July 27, 2019, and from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Robert Massie Funeral Home, with the Rosary being said at 6:00 PM at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 29, 2019, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Arrangement are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Segura was born April 10, 1927 in San Angelo to Jose and Maria Camarena. Ramona was a lifelong resident of San Angelo. She married Serapio Segura on November 15, 1947. He preceded her in death on September 9, 2002. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Her hobbies include drawing, crafting, and cooking, but her favorite thing to do in life was spending time with her family. Ramona was a devoted catholic. She instilled her faith into her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her four sons, Richard Segura, Jose Louis Segura and wife Annette, Eduardo Segura and Alfredo Segura and wife Crystal all of San Angelo; four daughters, Anna Sanders, Constancia Segura and husband Michael Hufstutler, Raquel Rodriguez and husband Pete all of San Angelo and Maria Elena Tijerina and husband Orlando of Round Rock; grandchildren and great grandchildren; a brother, Jesus Camarena of San Angelo; three sisters, Adela Camerena, Julia Santillan and husband Isidoro and Emilia Aguilar all of San Angelo. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Armando Segura and Eduardo Segura; a brother, Victor Camerena; and a sister, Ofrosina Martinez.

The family would like to express their thanks to Saint Gabriel's Hospice and various caretakers for their exceptional care.