William H. (Bill) Karmany, Jr., 72, of San Angelo, passed away on July 20, 2019 after a very long, hard fought battle with Agent Orange. Bill was born on September 5, 1946 to William H. Karmany Sr. and Hazel G. Karmany in Hummelstown, PA. On May 23, 1970, Bill married the love of his life, Jerry Adams Karmany. He graduated from Angelo State University in 1972 with his Bachelor's Degree in Business. Private First Class Karmany served in the United States Army and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. His time severed for our country lead to him being medically discharged. Which he was proud to be a veteran. Following his time in the military he worked for GTE for 20 years. In between working and spending time with his family, Bill proudly volunteered with the Boy Scouts for over 50 years. He was an accomplished Eagle Scout, Vigil in the Order of the Arrow, and received the Silver Beaver. He enjoyed gambling, fishing, hunting, cooking, and farming. He loves pigs and most of all, spending time with his family. Bill is preceded in death by his parents William H Karmany Sr. and Hazel G. Karmany. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jerry Karmany; his children, William H. Karmany III "Trey" - the favorite and only son that he was very proud of-and wife Velyn; daughter, Brandy Williams - his right hand and mini "Bill"-and husband Michael who was his number 2 son; daughter; April Karmany - his baby girl. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brook Fillman "his favorite granddaughter" and her husband Nathan, Bobby Clark "his chocolate lover", Tesa Wilder, William H. Karmany IV "Apat" "the thespian", Coleton Williams "his talking buddy", Elizabeth Clark "his Lizard", Kaden Karmany "his motormouth", and Kaylee Karmany "his little knuckles"; sister, Patricia Karmany and dearest friend, Mike Wallace, who he enjoyed talking to often. Not only did he enjoy the calls he looked forward to those calls. Bill was loved by many and he cooked for all. He had a zest for life and a love for food, but don't steal his pecan pie! He passed away happy, surrounded by family, and doing what he loved. He had an amazing roll Wednesday and passed away Saturday. Miss you and love you till the 12th of never.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, July 30th in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas at 2 PM on July 31, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Family and friends may sign the online register book at www.Johnsons-FuneralHome.com.

Yolanda D. Talamantes, 65, passed away peacefully in her home on July 19, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert N. Talamantes, her 3 children, Melissa Herrera, Robert Talamantes and wife, Edith Talamantes, and Kriselda Talamantes; and 2 grandchildren, Kathryne Herrera and Phillip Herrera III. Yolanda retired from Shannon Medical Center after 41 years as a nurse. She enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, camping, and cheering on her San Antonio Spurs. Visitation will be at 6 pm with Rosary at 7 pm Monday evening at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

FAMILY

• Jose Dominguez, Father
• Elodia Dominguez, Mother
• Robert N. Talamantes, Husband
• Melissa Herrera, Daughter
• Robert and Edith Talamantes, Son and Daughter in law
• Kriselda Talamantes, Daughter
• Kathryne Herrera, Granddaughter
• Phillip Herrera III, Grandson

PALLBEARERS

• Gabriel Esquivel
• Fernando Rodriguez
• Michael Terrazas
• Gilbert Lara
• Eric Talamantes
• Johnathan Garcia
• Michael Tonche

Johnny Nelson Walker of San Angelo TX

Born August 13, 1937, in Llano, TX. After an accident on September 5, 2015, Johnny was left with a traumatic head injury. His earthly body gave up the long hard fight on July 6, 2019.
He married Kandace (Dacie) Walker July 9, 1993, and helped raise her daughters Teri Russell, Kara Coates and Kali Jennings like his own.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter Delores Riojas and husband Thomas, his son Dwain Walker and wife Sheralyn, his grandchildren, Weldon, Jason, Amy and Travis and his great grandchildren Jayden, Jordyn and Katelyn.

He was called many names and the name Johnny Walker always brought up funny comments. He was Uncle Nelson to his nieces and nephews. His right index finger was called “The Crook”, if he pointed at you, you were in trouble. He was also known as Walker, Fortune Cookie or Walker Tire by his many coworkers and customers. But the name that best described him, especially to Kali was Honey.

He had a hard, ruff exterior, but on the inside, he was sweet, loving and giving. He taught by example and believed everyone should put in a good day’s work. Being a mountain of a man, he could do about anything, except crawl under the house.

Besides not being able to fit, there might be a snake down there. We are lost without him, but we will be forever grateful for the things he taught us.

His family would like to thank everyone that helped take care of him these last few years. Kindred Hospice crew Roberta and Tina. His senior companion, Cindy and his barber Kerry.

A memorial will be held at 3:30pm on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 90 E 14th St, San Angelo, TX.

Honorary Pallbearers Joseph Clay, Earl Baker, Jason Snider, Hunter Robison and David McGinley

David Morris, 75, of San Angelo, passed away on July 15, 2019.  Graveside Services will be on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:00 am at Ivy Cemetery in Christoval, TX.  Survivors include his son Tommy Ray Morris and wife Michelle of Floresville, TX, and two sisters Catherine Morris of San Angelo and Fay Zimmerman of Trinity, TX.  Other survivors include one granddaughter Alexandra Morris. 

Patricia Yvonne Reese was born July 10, 1934 in Hickory, North Carolina to William Floyd and Billie Seale Reese, Jr. She was born a coal miner's daughter, raised in Harlan County, Kentucky. She was the youngest of 6 siblings. She enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a WAAF on August 29, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois. While stationed in Carswell AFB in Fort Worth, Texas, she met the love of her life, Donald Wayne Patton. They Married on February 5, 1954 and spent 65 years together. She received an honorable discharge on June 8, 1954 as an Airman 2nd Class Senior Communications Specialist with a Top-Secret Clearance. Pat made her life's work raising 3 children, taking care of Don and serving the Lord.

Pat was a popular young lady in school, serving as a flag bearer for the band and was an honor student. Her talents came to light when she wrote articles for the Redbook Reminiscence, and the Jail Record, the local Jal, New Mexico Newspaper. She also shared her "recipe" on a national television show, where she prepared Don's favorite meal with viewers.

Pat became a Christian in 1956. She spent her life teaching bible classes in Sheffield, Ozona and Big Lake, Texas and in Jal, New Mexico. Many young men and women have come back to thank her for the foundation she gave them to begin serving the Lord.

Pat is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne of San Angelo, Texas, daughter Pamela Gail Fowler and husband Jerry of Austin, daughter Peggy Dell Creel and husband Gerald of San Angelo, and son Nelson Wayne Patton and wife Terri of Midland. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Fruechtnicht and husband Glenn. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Pat are at 10 am Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 9th and Main Street Church of Christ under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

FAMILY

• William Floyd Reese Jr., Father
• Billie Seale Reese, Mother
• Elizabeth (Glenn) Fruechtnicht, Sister
• Donald Wayne Patton, Husband
• Pamela Gail (Jerry) Fowler, Daughter
• Peggy Dell (Gerald) Creel, Daughter
• Nelson Wayne (Terri) Patton, Son
• Mrs. Patton also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren to cherish her memory.

Melvin J. Jeschke, 90, was called home on July 11, 2019 after a four-year courageous battle with cancer. Mel was born in Miles, TX, on March 14, 1929 to Otto and Ella (Helwig) Jeschke.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sister in laws, Wilburn and Evelyn Jeschke, Vernon and Adela Jeschke, Harley and Patricia Jeschke.

Mel was in the Korean War. He was also on the semi pro baseball team Miles Giants before going to war. He lived in Las Vegas for many years. He loved to gamble. He met and played poker with the “Rat Pack”. For the past 15 years he has lived at Christian Village. You would often find him helping with various functions, he was even the head gardener that gave to the local food bank.

He had many family and friends at Christian Village that cared and loved for my dad.

Mel is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Jeschke Baxter and husband Steve, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Two grandchildren, Kelly and Conner Baxter of San Antonio, TX. Kelly was the light of his life. Conner was his handsome man.

Special thank you to, Bennie Jeschke Dierschke you were very special to dad, Tom Deering my dad's breakfast buddy for many years, and Sherree Jeschke for always checking and caring for Mel, and Hospice of San Angelo for your special care.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00PM on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Miles Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Miles Cemetery.

Lifelong San Angeloan John Sherman Pearcy, 61, left behind scores of loving friends and family when he passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. John was born in San Angelo on July 3, 1958 to John Pervis and Bertha Jewell Pearcy. He attended Austin Elementary, followed by Lee Junior High and Central High School where he was a member of the CHS marching band. During high school, he began working at Baskin-Robbins where he worked for over ten years and formed lifelong friendships with many regular customers. After high school, he attended Angelo State University where he was a proud brother of Pi Kappa Alpha and graduated with a degree in Government. He loved to tell stories of his days “at the Pike House.” Between road trips to Alaska and multiple drives to Maine, river trips to Lajitas and Santa Elena Canyon, memories with his friends were some of his favorite stories to tell. After graduation, he started a life of entrepreneurship and opened the San Angelo staple of Short-Stop Hamburgers. As a business owner, employer and man of the community, he helped countless people get back up on their feet and gave opportunity to all of those he came across. For many years he was an active member of the San Angelo Jaycees where he gave his time and energy back to the community that had been so good to him. With a heart as big as Texas, helping others was what he loved to do. He was generous to a fault and sacrificing his own needs and desires for the benefit of others is what defined his life. His main pride and joy was his family who he made sure everyday to let them know how loved they were. He loved hosting people at his home and celebrating holidays were his favorite, with a love for Christmas that would rival that of Clark W Griswold. He adored his Grandchildren and wore the title of Grandpa with the most pride. As the Patriarch of The Pearcy’s, he was a true blessing for all of those that he came across.
He is preceded in death by his Father, John Pervis Pearcy. He is survived by his mother Bertha Jewell Pearcy of San Angelo, the love of his life, his wife Christie Pearcy, his son Stewart Pearcy and wife Rachel of Haslet, TX, their children Abigail Grace Pearcy, Jayden Huntley Sullivan and Kennedy Claire Sullivan, his daughter Morgan Leigh Siler of San Angelo and her children Jayden Brent Gesch, Duncan Sage Siler and Willie Slade Siler, his daughters Brooklin, Emilee, and Morgan Olson of The Colony, TX, his sister Linda Ratliff of San Angelo, the mother of his children Kellye Duncan of San Angelo and dozens of other family members and friends, in particular his best friend since 1st grade, George White of El Paso. The family would like to extend an invitation to any of those that knew John to a visitation on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 6PM-8PM at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. Funeral Services will be on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 10AM at Harper Funeral Home with Pastor Scooter McCurdy officiating and a graveside service to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Hunter Montgomery, Clifford White, Ronnie Trevino, Chris Ratliff, Tommy Nault, and Bryan Bridges.

Debbie Wall, of Mertzon, passed away July 12, 2019 at the age of 65 from complications of illness. She was born on June 20, 1954 in San Angelo to RD and Bertha Griffith. She grew up in San Angelo, where she attended Lakeview High School. After high school, she met Floyd W. Wall, Jr. and they married and settled in Mertzon. She worked for Irion County School as a teacher’s assistant. She also worked for John Sutton as a legal secretary for the last 20 years. Her hobbies included playing the piano, DIY projects and crafts, and gardening. The love of her life were her Labrador Retrievers and her Irion Co. Hornets. Debbie’s favorite time of year was Christmas, she loved to decorate her home, the tree, and the outside with bright lights.

Debbie is preceded in death by her father, RD Griffith and husband Woody Wall. Survivors include her mother Bertha Griffith; daughter Shawna Wall and her husband Eric Hutchinson; grandchildren Alexa, Logan, and Micah Hutchinson; sister Wanda Blackburn; niece Shelley Flanary; and nephew Randy Bitner.

A Graveside service will be held 9:30am, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Mertzon Cemetery with Dr. Tommy King officiating.

Janette “Jean” Compton Paine, 63, of San Angelo, made her transition July 3, 2019, with her loved ones at her side. She took her last breath upon the close of a reading from the 23rd Psalm. Jean had been an accountant in the telecommunications industry. She was born to the late John Pierce and Jeanette Darlene Smith in Brownwood, Texas, on September 7, 1955. Notably, she shared her birthday with two older brothers, who were also born that day, four and seven years her senior. She married the late James Ernest Compton in 1979, and they lived together in Texas and Georgia until the 1990s. Jean is survived by her brothers, Jack and Chuck; her four children: Misty Barron, of Oklahoma, and Jessica, Jeremy and Matthew Compton, of San Angelo. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Stefan and Felicity Compton, and two great-grandchildren. In the 1990s, she remarried. The last name stuck; he did not.

Jean loved animals and children. She especially loved cats and the other “strays” her children brought home. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was an avid researcher, home-school teacher, and longtime friend to those who made it into her cultivated circle. Jean nurtured those close to her. She had a particular affinity for the missionaries who tended to her when she was hospitalized. Jean was anti-religion but full of God. The simple words “I love you” she texted randomly and often to her children.

Jean was a survivor, a lover and a warrior. She carried within her untapped strength that shone through during her eight-month battle with cancer. The family particularly thanks her private caregiver, Leah, and the friends who visited during her illness. Also, we are grateful for the people of Hospice of San Angelo, the staff at Shannon Medical Center, and the caring providers of Hope Wellness Center.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at San Angelo's Unity Spiritual Center where she was a member.