Billie LuRene Allen Jacoby, born in San Angelo, Texas on January 22, 1934 to Robert Durward Allen and Maud OCB Holder Allen, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 6, 2017 at the age of 83 years 5 months and a few days. LuRene graduated from Eola High School in May 1951, where she earned the rank of Salutatorian and was voted the Most Beautiful of her class. She married Marvin D. "Jackie" Jacoby on August 2, 1952. She began her career in banking at San Angelo National Bank in 1951 and retired from banking at Wells Fargo Bank around 1996, where she made lifelong friends. As a Charter Member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, she provided a wonderful example of her Christian faith through her many volunteer activities at SVUMC. Widowed at the age of 32, she was still the quintessential mother. She sewed, baked, chaperoned, hauled kids to and from and still worked like no other. No one could have had a better mother than this. Her contributions to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren provided the support, love, and guidance they needed in order to succeed. She was a fierce protector of her family and worked tirelessly to provide for them. She believed in God, family, and love above all else and instilled those values in her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter, Sherry Diane Jacoby Parker, her brother, Travis Allen, a special nephew, Monte D. Allen, and an aunt that was like a mother to her, Lorene Holder Stokes.
She is survived by daughter Kathy Booth and husband Gary of San Angelo, son Steven Jacoby and wife Melissa of Grant Valkerie, FL, grandchildren, Tiffany Parker DeVivo and husband Fernando of Redlands, CA, Shea Swanson and fiancé, Tyson Paxton of San Angelo, Jeremy Swanson and wife Wendy of Granbury, Brannon Jacoby and wife Kim of Pasadena, MD, Allie Zamora and significant other Adam Lauzon of Melbourne, FL, Jennifer Booth Stinson of San Angelo, Kristin Booth of Irving, Sheatara Johnson of Winter Park, FL. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren, Averie Owens, Ryanne Swanson, Michael Swanson, Rylee Swanson, Wyatt Swanson, Emerson DeVivo, Brennan DeVivo, Beckham DeVivo, Damian Jacoby, Isabella Jacoby, Gabriel Jacoby, Skyler Jacoby (due in Sept.), Jaydon Zamora, Logan Stinson, and Baylee Stinson. Also surviving LuRene are brothers Finis Allen of Ballinger and Robert Allen of Elgin, sisters-in law Louise Bledsoe, Maxene Low and husband Charlie, all of San Angelo, and Sue Hindershot of Gonzales, along with many special nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Mitch Lucas, Butch Baker, Joe Lee, Roger Jacoby, Ron Jacoby, and Chuck Bledshoe. Honorary pallbearers are her Wednesday Card group which includes: Shirley Havlik, Charlotte Knolls, Belva Hanson, Billie Dusek, Jeannie Conrad, Trudy Busker, Louise Bledsoe and Maxene Low.
Services are set for Saturday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, 4522 College Hills Blvd., San Angelo, TX with visitation Friday, June 9th at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home. Internment will follow the service at Lawnhaven Memorial Garden. 
Memorials may be made to Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, The American Cancer Society or Kindred Hospice.

Gary Randel Derrick was born November 20, 1949 in El Paso, Texas to Howard and Faye Dell Derrick. At age 2, Gary won the El Paso Big Baby Award weighing in at 32 pounds. 

Gary graduated from Eldorado High School in 1968 where he played football, basketball and ran track. He attended college at Colorado State University, Texas Tech University, and Texas A&M University. He ranched for many years in Sutton, Scleicher and San Saba counties. Gary loved golfing, spending time with family and friends and he especially loved an evening drive around the ranch with his adored Yorkie, Emmy Jo. 

Gary was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Faye Powell Ball, and his father and best friend, Howard C. Derrick. 
Gary is survived by his mother, Faye Dell Derrick, and his family: Trouba, Jennifer, Christopher, Kimberly, Max, and Will Derrick; Julie, Troy, and Morgan Gilger; and his sister Linda Williams. Gary has many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that he cherished.

A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday June 9th, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home.

Sheila Jones, 76, of Big Lake, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Big Lake. She was born to the late, Herman and Welcome Lorene Bird Siegenthaler on November 13, 1940 in McCamey, Texas. Sheila was known to many as the "answering lady", having owned and operated Big Lake Answering Service for over 20 years. She was a character, always prepared to handle any crisis or need. She never turned anyone away, no matter who they might be or what their status in life was. Sheila was a member of various civic organizations and clubs over the years. Sheila married Jimmy Jones on September 16, 1984 in Big Springs, Texas. She will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Tony Nance; and brother and sister-in-law, Mack and Betty Siegenthaler. 

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Jones; daughters and their spouses, Pearl Herriage and Jerry, Kim Scott, and Tammy Smalley and Robert; grandchildren, Shawn Grove, Tonya Rae Scott, Jenna Smalley, Tyler Smalley, and Amber Long; 10 great grandchildren and one on the way. 

There will be a visitation from 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in the First Baptist Church of Big Lake with Rev. Gerald Bastin officiating. Interment will follow in the Glen Rest Cemetery, Big Lake.

Margaret Ashley began her new journey June 4th, 2017 surrounded by those who loved her. Margaret Ellen Hasty was born February 8th 1940. On July 6th, 1959 she met and married Alfred Ashley. They were together until his death on June 15th, 2008.
Margaret was a hard worker and skilled craftsman. She was co-owner of Ashley’s Boot and Shoe Repair. She dedicated her life to her work and her family. She lived her life to the fullest and cherished her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She will be forever known as “Nana” by those who loved for her they were everything to her. If you sat and talked with Margaret she would tell you story after story about her babies. Along with family she had many friends who miss her dearly. 
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Alfred, son Mark, daughter Janet, brother’s Donald and Kenneth, sister Martha Ann, and parents Creed and Corine Hasty. She is survived by her son’s Steven and wife Tina, Clifford, daughter Beth and husband Timothy McAda, and James Covington, grandchildren Jordan, Matthew, Kelcey, Anni, Austin, and Aiden, great grandchildren Jayda, Matthew “Mogley”, Isaac “Iggy”, Kitty and Cami, brother’s Richard, John, sister’s Carol, Mary Awilda, Sally, and Norma.
Margaret was fortunate to meet a wonderful companion to spend her remaining years with, Ed Lloyd. He was at her side with her children as she passed.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the ICU nurses at Shannon Hospital.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday June 7th, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. Honorary Pall bearers will be James Covington, David Bushman, Wes Davis, Charlie Richardson, Gary Cole, and Joe Waren.

Jeannine Banta McKee, 86, died peacefully June 1, 2017 in Shannon Hospital. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 am Saturday, June 3rd at Harper Funeral Home with graveside services at 3:00 pm At Trinity Memorial Cemetery in Big Spring.
Jeannine was born January 29, 1931 to Johnny and Hallie Banta in Woody, Texas.
She graduated from Hardin Simmons and worked for Tide Water Oil Company in Midland, TX. Jeannine met the love of her life Donald McKee and they were married July 4, 1953. She worked at Webb Air Force Base until she had her first son Donald McKee, Jr and then started her career as a mom, homemaker and wife. She loved her family dearly and instilled in all three of her children a strong belief in God, to be independent and that they could do anything they set their mind to. She gave all her children confidence and stressed the importance to always follow the golden rule. After Don died in 2007 she moved to San Angelo and lived at the Baptist Memorial Retirement Center. “Jeanie” as her fellow residents called her loved to talk and was genuinely interested in the happenings and goings on of each of her friends. She always had a smile on her face and a helping hand available.

Jeannine was preceded in death by her parents John and Hallie Banta, her husband Donald W. McKee, Sr., 2 brothers Pid Banta and his wife Yvonne, and Kenneth Banta and his wife Marmalee and brother in law Ernest Moore.

Jeannine is survived by her sister Lawana Moore of Lubbock, her children Donald McKee, Jr and wife Nancy of San Angelo, Ronald McKee and his wife Sue Ann of Kermit, Carolyn Barber and Mike Newsom of San Angelo. Her grandchildren include Monica Elrod and husband Jake of New Braunfels, Mandy Wheeler and her husband Josh of Lubbock Ross Mckee, Ryanne Mckee and her soon to be husband Taylor and Luke Barber all of San Angelo, numerous great grandchildren and her puppy, Brownie.

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX.

When we think of you, this is the quote that comes to mind: "Kindness is a language that only the blind can see and the deaf can hear". Preston DeWitt was a breath of fresh air on a sunny day. If you were having a bad day his infectious smile and laugh would light up your heart, change your mood. Never a dull moment and always had a hilarious story to tell, an amazing story teller. There is not a child in our family, or a friend around that had not been offered "a cold soda water or beer" as only he could say. Preston was always kind to our senior citizens and animals. Every day he would go by and check on the sick, shut-in and make sure our senior citizens were ok. Often he would cut lawns and run errands for free to make sure his friends were taken care of and without any mention of being paid a dime. I think the thing our family will miss the most is his respect for all people. Color never meant anything to him, he loved everyone. He always greeted everyone he knew with a sir or ma'am. His nature was always friendly and he lit up any room he was in. We were truly blessed with his goodness, it was about his character, integrity, simple acts of kindness, and moral courage that we should use as a model to treat others. Preston DeWitt, you will always be remembered as the one that kept us all laughing through the good and bad and reminding us all that if you just keep it simple we will all be alright. We will miss your beautiful, humble soul. We know that all God's chosen are here but only for a moment to watch over us all as angels. You are just doing your job from the best seat in the house. Love you and miss you so, your family. Preston was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Mary Lou Jarmon DeWitt; and his siblings, Milton DeWitt, Jr., Henry DeWitt, Harvey DeWitt, Troy DeWitt, Johnell Scott, Wanda Breland, V'Ella DeWitt and Irene DeWitt. Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Ardelia Evans and Betty Jo Irving; children, Jeffrey DeWitt, Preston DeWitt Jr., Dwayne Evans and Tinia DeWitt; several grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Christian Fellowship with burial to follow in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are encouraged to sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX.

Valera "Daisy" Canoy, 58, of San Angelo, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in San Angelo. She was born to the late, Ferman Elmo and Freddie Katherine Gunter Bleeker on July 29, 1958 in Goldthwaite, Texas. She was a hard worker, always doing what she needed to provide for her family. Daisy was a lady of strong faith and attended church as often as she could. She was of Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed spending time playing on her phone, camping, and cooking. She was famous for her "crazy cookies". Daisy will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Ray Alldredge; 2 infant sons; 1 brother and 1 sister.
Survivors include her daughters, Janeen Elizabeth Robertson, Katherine Theriaque, and Shanna Alldredge; grandchildren, Tina, Alissia, Dalton, Titon, Emily, Warren, and Devorah; brother, Richard White; and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a memorial visitation held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and photos, send condolences, and sign the online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.