David M. Smith passed away on September 7, 2018 in San Angelo from a long illness. He was born on December 31, 1946 in Fort Walton, FL to Lt. Col. Roy Edward and Harriet Virginia Smith.

David was a “Military Brat” and he had the privilege of living all over the United States and in Okinawa, Japan. He graduated from Central High School in San Angelo in 1964 and Angelo State University in 1968 with degrees and teaching certificates in History and English. David taught in the San Angelo Independent School District from 1968-1969 when he was inducted into the United States Army. David was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas and Stuttgart, Germany. He was honorably discharged in December of 1969.

After his discharge, David had the wonderful opportunity to be employed by the Education Service Center Region 15 until his retirement in 2008 at which time the David M. Smith Science Lab Addition was dedicated in his name. During those years with ESC15, David served in many capacities, the last five of which were as Executive Director. David had the opportunity during those productive years to know, work with, and become close friends with many ESC15 personnel and area educators. While working for ESC15, David continued to pursue his formal education. He received his M.A. in Secondary Education from East Texas State University in 1974. He received his Mid-Management Administrative Certification from Angelo State University and his Superintendent’s Certification from Texas Tech University. David married Marylyn Goetz Tonne on October 23, 1987 and had over 30 wonderful loving years filled with accomplishments and shared experiences. Very few summers passed that you would not find David and Marylyn either in Lake City, Colorado or Ruidoso, New Mexico, or both. They enjoyed participating in family activities, The Rock Box Theater in Fredericksburg, Texas, fishing in Colorado and the banks of the Concho River, always with a cold Miller Lite in his right hand. Preceding his death, were his parents and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Laurene Goetz.

Mourning his passing is his loving, devoted wife Marylyn, son Todd (Misty) Smith; grandson Jayden Smith; Step-Son, Paul (Allison) Tonne; Step-Daughter, Melissa Durst; grandchildren, Brad Tonne, Lauren Tonne, Chris, Anthony and Kandice Durst; Brother, Roy (Diane) Smith, Brother-in-laws Tim (DaLana) Goetz, Kerry (Gail) Goetz, Art (Gerri) Goetz, and Danny Goetz.

The family will accept family and friends from 7-9 PM Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Harper Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at Harper Funeral Home Chapel 11 AM, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 with Reverend Allen Eckert officiating.

The family would like to thank Dr. John Harvey, Dr. David Cummins, Shannon Medical Center Nurses on 5 North, and Meadow Creek Nursing Home for their outstanding care.
Donations can be made to Hospice of San Angelo or to the charity of your choice.

A Visitation will be held Sunday, September 9th at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00pm- 7:00pm. The Graveside service will be 2:00pm, Monday, September 10th at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife Terry, children Mark Travis, Terri Travis, Lori Travis, Jerry Ekert, and Brenda Morris, along with a sister Vera Vines.

Brenda Kay McKenzie was born on November 20, 1966 and passed away on August 31, 2018

Juanita Perez Pruneda was born on May 26, 1932 in Ozona, TX and passed away on September 6, 2018.

Francis Charlene Weaver was born on November 2, 1934 in Comanche, OK and passed away on September 5, 2018.

Edith Murle Jackson VanZant was born February 14, 1926 to Wilmer and Effie Jackson in Abilene, Texas. She married the love of her life, Kenneth VanZant, on February 1, 1944 and for the next 52 years they spent their lives side by side. Murle enjoyed hunting, fishing, Blue Grass music festivals, traveling and baking. Her life was full and she was very proud of her family. She is survived by her four children, Edith (Cliff) Moore, Tommy (Sheila) VanZant, Irene (Dennis) Hogan and Eddie (Jo) VanZant. Also surviving are her seven grandchildren, Misti (Kelly) Bearden, Cory (Rhonda) Moore, Laura (Dan) Hollingshead, Holly VanZant, Jimmy Zyla, Kenny (Shelly) VanZant and Jordan (Geoff) Watson. Great-grandchildren include Jordan Curtis, Dylan and Stormy Bearden, Bradley VanZant, Taylor Angel, Emily and Koby Hollingshead, Chloe and Ivy VanZant and one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild on the way. She also has three sisters, Fay Wheeler, Louise McHenry, and May Dean (Mauri) Fitzgerald.

Family members waiting for her in heaven include her beloved husband Kenneth, parents, Wilmer and Effie Jackson, two brothers, Elsie and Johnnie Jackson, and a grandson, Michael Shane Zyla.

The family would like to thank the Bronte Nursing & Rehab and Kindred Hospice for the loving care they provided.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Friday in the Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dennis Phariss officiating with burial to follow in the Water Valley Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Cory Moore, Kelly Bearden, Jordan Curtis, Dylan Bearden, and James McCleery.

Murle was blessed with a happy life, but she was ready to meet Jesus and see her husband again.

Don Ward Brown, 70, of Lubbock, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018, in Lubbock.

Graveside services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Fairmount Cemetery with Rev. J.T. Tucker, Chaplain at Shannon Medical Center, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Brown was born on September 5, 1947 in Monahans to Preston Vaughn and Myrle Brown. He attended Rankin High School and graduated in 1966. Don married Karen Little and they had a son, Aaron.

Don was known by his high school friends as a gifted athlete. He went on to major in physical education and history at Angelo State University. After graduating college he coached one year and then went into the Army. He was stationed in Germany as a cruise missile crew man.

In 1973 after serving in the Army he was hired as a golf coach and history teacher at Coronado High School in Lubbock. Don was well thought of as a teacher and coach. His golf teams won many championships. Don retired from teaching at Coronado High School.

Don loved his dogs, Patton and Wickett and his trips to Colorado.

The family would like to thank his friend Damon Hogan for the friendship and help that Damon displayed in the last months.

Survivors include his son, Aaron Brown of the home; a sister Dana Hopkins and husband Jim of Richardson; an aunt, Florence Hoshall of Marietta, GA; and cousins, Richard Browning of Lubbock, Lou Bloxom of Doss, Chug Browning of Iraan, Debbie Hoshall of Marietta, CA, Charles Hoshall of Oklahoma City, OK, and Mark Hoshall of Aurora, CO.

Don was preceded in death by his father, Preston Vaughn Brown; his mother, Myrle Brown; a sister, Phyllis Stephens; a nephew, Jodee Stephens; aunts and uncles: Clide and Pauline Barbee, Waymon and Mertis Evans, Sybil and Bert Browning and Howard Hoshall; and his cousins, Bobby Browning and Calvin Barbee.

Ginger Rose Rodriguez, of San Angelo, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at her residence.

Ginger Rose was born in San Angelo to Cynthia Ramirez & Paul Rodriguez, Jr. on June 8, 1979. She went to school at Central High School. She was a Homemaker who enjoyed music and was a bright and lovely soul who enjoyed life to its fullest.

Pallbearers will be David Alonzo, Sam Alonzo, Paul Rodriguez III, Mario Rodriguez, Caleb Reynoso and Conner Featherston

Ginger Rose is survived by father, Paul Rodriguez, Jr. and wife, Diana; mother, Cynthia A Ramirez; sister, Jackie Rodriguez; niece, Bianca Featherston and husband, Conner, niece, Brynlee Featherston; brother, Paul Rodriguez III and wife Dreama. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Viewing will be Friday, August 31, 2018 10:00am ~ 6:00pm at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel followed by a prayer service at 7:00pm.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday September 1, 2018 at 10:00am at the Nazareth Presbyterian Church with Pastor Gracie Sanchez, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Juanita Zapata, of San Angelo, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

Juanita was born in San Angelo to Luis and Aurora Zapata. She worked in production for Ethicon for over thirty years. Juanita enjoyed traveling to Austin to spend time with her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter and enjoyed hanging out with her son, Michael, where they would go out to eat and spend time outdoors. She enjoyed being with her sisters, Mary Lou Reyes and Gloria Gregg and families. She also enjoyed shopping, listening to mariachi music, hanging with her friends (too many to list) and Facebooking.

Juanita Zapata is preceded in death by her parents; Luis Zapata and Aurora (Talamantez) Zapata; brother and sisters.

Pallbearers will be Louis Zapata, Mario Reyes, James Reyes, Gavino Zapata, Jon Apperson and Michael Apperson.

Juanita is survived by daughter, Jenna Apperson and husband, Jon; son, Michael Zapata and Christina Banda, sister, Mary Lou Reyes and Mario; sister, Gloria Gregg, granddaughter, Isla Apperson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, 31st of August, 2018 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Bryan HighSmith, officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Elizabeth E. Aguirre, 90, passed away Tuesday August 28, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Elizabeth was born on April 8, 1928 to Marcelino and Juanita Escoto in Yoakum, Texas. Shortly after the family would move to Eden where Elizabeth grew up and attended school. Elizabeth would have to leave school after the 8th grade but would return to get her G.E.D. and eventually her LVN degree. She worked at Shannon Hospital as an LVN for over 26 years before retiring. Elizabeth believed in hard work and lead her family by example raising four children by herself. She loved her family and spent as much time as she could with them.

Ms. Aguirre is preceded in death by two sons David L. Ramirez, and John Daniel Ramirez, Grandson Moses Ramirez.

Elizabeth is survived by two Children Janey Munoz and Nick Ramirez Jr., Grandchildren Nicholas Ramirez III, Pamela Renee Ramirez, Nicole H. Farmer, Victoria Munoz, Danica Rangel, John Daniel Ramirez Jr., Michelle Ramos, along with 15 Great Grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, August 30, 2018. A graveside service will be held at Fairmount Cemetery at 2:00 PM Friday, August 31, 2018.