Reuben Walter Neste, 75, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in San Angelo.

Reuben was born July 27, 1943 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Reuben G and Blanche Danielson Neste. Reuben grew up in Grand Forks and after high school served his country honorably in the United States Navy.

He married Susan Ludowese on February 8, 1964 and they shared 54 beautiful years of marriage together and raised three children. Over the years, Reuben and his family lived in North Dakota, California and Florida and relocated to San Angelo in 2002.

Reuben worked as a refrigeration mechanic for many years and then started his own handyman business retiring in 2000.

In his spare time, he enjoyed bass fishing and loved wood working. Reuben was very talented with his hands and could fix or remodel anything. He was a loving husband and father who devoted his life to his family and loved spending time with them.

His life and love for his family will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss him!

Reuben was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving family wife, Dr. Susan L. Neste, of San Angelo; his children, Andrea Sue Neste, of San Angelo, Christopher Michael Neste and his wife Lori, of Grand Forks, ND, and Tyler Joseph Neste of San Angelo. He is also survived by one grandson, Brian Neste, of Grand Forks, ND.

No services will be held in honor of Reuben's final wishes.

The family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity.

Lucinda Castro “Lucy” Zapata, 88, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in San Angelo.

The Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 4^th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Joey Faylona as celebrant.

Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Lucy was born February 27, 1930 in Crystal City, Texas to Guadalupe and Refugio Rios Castro. She grew up in Ciudad, Acuña and Del Rio where she received her early catholic education. At the age of 16 she traveled to California to work as a migrant farm laborer and later worked at the Gerber Baby Foods Cannery.

She married Jessie Zapata in 1948 and they shared 67 beautiful years of marriage working hard together, they sought a better life initially through migrant laborer work, traveling to Texas, California and the Midwest. During their marriage, they took on an opportunity to start the family Home Insulation company in 1961 and raised four sons and one daughter.

Jessie and Lucinda dedicated themselves to their family and their catholic church and Angelo Catholic School. Alongside Jessie, Lucy played an active role in the success of Home Insulation. She loved her catholic faith and many priests and sisters that guided her throughout her life.

Lucy is remembered by her beauty, charm, compassion and her energetic enthusiasm towards life and others. The last few years she volunteered at Shannon Hospital Auxiliary and Catholic Outreach.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jessie, her son Oscar Zapata and 3 Brothers.

She is survived by her children, Ray Zapata and wife Julie, Jessie Zapata, Jr. and wife Joan, Daniel Zapata and wife Diana; and her only daughter, Rebecca Anna Maria Zapata; daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen; 18 Grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to those who cared for her medically and spiritually throughout the years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angelo Catholic School, 2315 A&M Avenue, San Angelo, TX 76904 or to the Carmelite Nuns Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 6202 County Road 339, Christoval, TX 76935.

Ruby Jacobe went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday July 28, 2018. She died from heart failure at the age of 86.

Ruby was born in Mayfield, Oklahoma on April 22, 1932 to John and Beulah Stallings. She was the youngest of seven children.

She received her associates degree in nursing in 1967 from Odessa College. Her nursing career took her to Monahans, Texas then became Director of Nurses at West Texas Children's Home in Pyote, Texas until her retirement in 1992.

Jake and Ruby moved to San Angelo, Texas to be close to family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters and her husband of 61 years Howard (Jake) Jacobe.

She is survived by her two daughters Renee and husband Cloyd, Patti and her husband Brian. 6 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday,  August 3^rd at Johnson's Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. in Necessity Cemetery near Breckenridge, Texas.

Special thanks to Neil Conner for taking care of her spiritual needs.

You have really been a rock and stabilizing force in her life.

Brother Toby Irwin of Belmore Baptist Church will officiate. 

Bobby Gene Hicks, 88, of San Angelo, Texas went to be with the Lord on Monday July 30, 2018.

He was born on June 20, 1930 in Seymour, Texas. Bob married Mona Bell Bly on April 8, 1951 and they welcomed two children, Monette in 1954 and Michael in 1958.

Bob started his work career at age ten setting bowling pins, and by the age of sixteen, he was buying and selling cattle. His adventurous spirit began to emerge as he rodeoed and learned to break horses, which would be a job he would have in the future on different ranches.

At age eighteen, after graduating with three of his siblings from the Early High School Class of 1948, he moved to San Angelo and started his career with Lone Star Gas Company, which would span more than thirty-eight years. He served in the U.S. Army for two years toward the end of the Korean Conflict. Bob was first and foremost a family man. He was a long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he and Mona raised their children. He was honored to be a Mason 32^nddegree (Scottish Rite).

His love of hunting took feet in his founding of the San Angelo Clay Bird Association. He also was a passionate member of the NRA, a member of the Home Builders Association, and the San Angelo Restaurant Association. Bob’s diligence resulted in him being named Outstanding Promotional Representative for Lone Star Gas in 1974 and San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the year 1981-84. Of special note, he was recognized as Coming Home King of Early High School in 1993.

He was preceded in death by his parents Opie and Odessa Westfall and all six of his siblings. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Mona Bly Hicks, Daughter Monette Hicks Harris and husband Hilton Harris, Son Michael Lee Hicks, Daughter-in-Law Candis Hicks, Grandchildren Courtnie Harris, Tesa Thompson (Bryan), Taylor Harris (Travis), and Hunter Hicks. Great Grandchildren Will Wagner, Kennedy and Blaine Foster, and Bly Harris.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday August 2^nd at Johnson’s Funeral Home.

Anyone who knew Bob Hicks would attest to his ethical and moral character and integrity. It was said best years ago by his long time cherished friend Paul English- “Bob Hicks is the only man that I have ever known that I would play poker with over the telephone.”

Donations in Bob's memory may be made to Meals For The Elderly or a charity of your choice.

Waldine I. Morris was born in McCulloch County on May 7, 1926 to William J. Young and Mabel Swenson Young. The family moved to San Angelo in 1933.

She married Thomas E. Morris September 18, 1943. He passed away February 12, 1969.

She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Mike Wilson of Kerrville, Norma and Eugene Castleberry of Euless, and her grandson, Thomas E. Castleberry of San Angelo. One sister-in-law, Bonnie Young, as well as nieces, Roz Young and Beverly Hood and nephews Larry and Charles Young also survive her.

Waldine was the Tom Green County Bookmobile Librarian for over 30 years. As an active member of Immanuel, Park Heights and First Baptist Churches, she nurtured many generations of young people.

A visitation for Waldine will be held Wednesday, August 1^st from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Johnson's Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at 10 a.m. in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to give a special thanks to St. Gabriel's Hospice and Palliative Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. 

Family:

• William J. Young, Father
• Mabel Swenson Young, Mother
• Thomas E. Morris, Husband
• Bonnie Young, Sister-in-law
• Mike Wilson, Son-in-law
• Eugene Castleberry, Son-in-law
• Nancy Wilson, Daughter
• Norma Castleberry, Daughter
• Roz Young, Niece
• Beverly Hood, Niece
• Larry Young, Nephew
• Charles Young, Nephew
• Thomas E. Castleberry, Grandson

Doris Evelyn Fannin Britton, age 79, of Midland passed away due to a brief illness on July 29, 2018 at Midland Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on August 1^st at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Brad Winchester of Grape Creek Baptist Church will be officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on July 31^st at Harper Funeral Home. The Graveside Service will be 10 a.m., Friday, August 6^th at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas.

Doris was born in McCamey, TX on October 29, 1938 to Ora Kathrine Burk and Daniel Franklin (D.F.) Fannin. She was the youngest of four children, Dan Fannin, Bobbie Fannin King and Bill Fannin. She graduated from Odessa High School in Odessa, TX in 1957.

Doris was married to Walter Wilson Britton on May 6, 1960; they were married 56 years and was blessed with two children. Walt proceeded her in death on January 14, 2017. They are now together for eternity.

Doris worked for National Life and Accident Insurance Company in Odessa prior to marrying and becoming a wife and mother. She did odd jobs but never worked for long as she was active in their children's lives in school and sports, soccer, football, and tennis. She was a team mother in every sense of the word.

Although she had children, all of their friends loved her as well. She touched the lives of everyone she met. Doris will be missed by everyone that knew her.

Doris is survived by her brother Bill Fannin of San Angelo, TX, sister-in-law Glynetta Callan of Rotan, TX, daughter Karen and Buddy Maples of Mesquite, TX, son John Scott and Carollee Britton of Midland, TX, grandsons Brandon and Anna Harris of Hawley,TX, Christopher and Serena Harris of Saginaw, TX, Austin and Victoria Britton of Leander, TX, and Baylee Britton of Midland, TX, granddaughters Jessica Harris of Midland, TX, Lyndi and Jason Lewis of Midland, TX, Ashley Moore of Chesapeake, VA, great grandchildren, Jordan and Brystin Harris, Navaida, Reese, and Lillie Harris, Jonathan and Sterling Murphy, and TatumGrace Lewis, Brantley Umstot, and many uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, a brother Dan Fannin, sister Bobbie King, and granddaughter Tatum Layne Britton.

Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons.

Special thank you to Dr. Bassett and the staff at Midland Memorial Hospital for the care Doris received during her brief stay.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to The Texas Lion's Camp at P.O. Box 290247, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0247 in which Doris was a Century Club member and a fellow Lion of the Midland Westside Lion's Club.

Clifford A. Grothe, 58, of San Angelo, passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 29, 2018, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born to the late, Robert Lee Arthur Grothe, Sr. and Ada Nell Brown Grothe on June 8, 1960 in San Angelo.

Clifford married Carmen Gizzi on December 15, 2006 in San Angelo. He was of Christian faith. Clifford believed in working hard. He worked in the oilfields in well services for a number of years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening, fishing and keeping bees. Clifford was a serious man, one who left a mark on those he encountered. He will be missed greatly. Clifford is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Carmen Grothe; daughters, Melisa Grothe and wife, Nita of Florida, Amanda Grothe of Florida, Melany Grothe of Georgia, and Monica Grothe Lewellan of Tennessee; grandchildren, Ashea, Zoe, Michael, and Brigette; brothers and spouses, Mark and Pat Grothe, Wayne and LouAnn Grothe, and Robert and Jan Grothe; sisters and their spouses, Stephanie and Rene’ Matz, and Teresa Grothe; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Graveside Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1^st at the Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph Indian School of Chamberlain, SD or the Defenders of Wildlife. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo.

Family:

• Robert Lee Arthur Grothe Sr., Father
• Ada Nell Brown Grothe, Mother
• Carmen Grothe, Wife
• Mark Grothe, Brother
• Wayne Grothe, Brother
• Robert Grothe, Brother
• Stephanie Matz, Sister
• Teresa Grothe, Sister
• Pat Grothe, Sister-in-law
• LouAnn Grothe, Sister-in-law
• Jan Grothe, Sister-in-law
• Rene' Matz, Sister-in-law
• Melisa Grothe, Daughter
• Amanda Grothe, Daughter
• Melany Grothe, Daughter
• Monica Grothe Lewellan, Daughter
• Nita Grothe, Daughter-in-law
• Michael ~, Grandson
• Ashea ~, Granddaughter
• Zoe ~, Granddaughter
• Brigette ~, Granddaughter
• Mr. Grothe also leaves behind numerous relatives and friends to cherish his memory.

Vicki Bledsoe, 80, of San Angelo, passed away on July 28, 2018.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31^st at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Tony Valdez, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bledsoe was born January 6, 1938 in Dallas to Nona and David Foster. She worked as a Foster Grandparent for San Angelo ISD for 12 years where she received President's Volunteer Service Award. Vicki attended Immanuel Baptist Church. Her hobbies include playing cards and dominoes with her girlfriends Pam, Bonnie and Elva.

Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Bell and husband Steve of Christoval; a son, John Hyatt of Hurst; two granddaughters KaTrina Ducic and husband Yadro and Courtney Hyatt; and a grandson, Steven Bell; eight great grandchildren, Aleksa Ducic, Luka Ducic Nikola Ducic, Nadia Ducic, Brayden Hyatt, Kenzlie Hyatt, William Hyatt and Jaxon Yell; two step daughters, Carrel Arey and husband Jay and Zelda Barslow and husband Bill; and a step son, Robert Bledsoe.

Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Damon Levon “Rusty” Southard, Jr. on September 29, 2010, and a grandson, Wesley Hyatt on May 27, 2014.

Special thanks to Pam Forte and Frances Alexander for your love and support. Your friendship to Vicki was invaluable.

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice and the staff of Senior Care Center, including Blanca, Viola, Deanna, Sean, Jessica, Sylvia, Ann and Helen, for there loving care.

Gladys Palmer Heideman, 93, of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018.

She was born in 1925 in Tennyson, Texas to Grace Brooks and William J. Palmer.

She spent her childhood there and made lifelong friends of Sara May and Louteen Knoch. Gladys (Gigi) worked in Hollywood, Roswell, El Paso, Marfa, Hawaii, Goodfellow, Amarillo, and Wheeler Air Force Bases and Naval Air Station in Point Magu, California, as well as many years in Houston as a secretary to Dr. Lidsky at the V.A. Hospital. She retired at the V.A. Hospital in Dallas.

Her passion was being “Gypsy Gigi”, as she loved to travel. Her favorite trip was to Europe with her youngest daughter. Sewing was a hobby and a necessity during The Depression Era. She made quilts for her family, and many Halloween costumes for her grandkids, as well as clothes for herself and others. Gigi had a great “Love of Life” and continued searching for it as long as she was able to. Her answer to trouble was “And this too shall pass”. She admired Billy Graham. Gigi was a member of Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas for many years.

May she find peace and joy in heaven.

Gladys is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Cross and Beverly (Kathryn) Horton. Carolyn has two children, Tamara Cross and Brooks Ballard. Tamara has a daughter, Grace Lawson-Cross. Kathryn has 4 children, Matthew, Sara, Josh, and Steven. Matt has one child, Adelyn, and Sara has three children, Sawyer, Henry, and Jack. She is survived by a younger sister, Lenora Keel, who was her rock. She has a caring nephew, Kendall Green, who was a huge blessing for her, as well as other nieces and nephews and their families.

Gladys was proceeded in death by her parents, sister Mildred Green and her brother, Vernon Palmer.

We would like to thank the staff at Johnson’s Funeral Home, as well as Autumn Leaves and Grace Hospice of Georgetown we smile because you happened. You loved and were loved, as a Mother and a friend.

Her gravesite celebration will take place at the Mule Creek Cemetery in Tennyson on Tuesday, July 31^st 10:30 a.m. 

 Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo.

Rev. Dan Adams, 85, of San Angelo died Monday July 23,2018. 

A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday July 30^th at Harper Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday at Harper Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow at 4 p.m. in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.

Rev. Adams was born July 20, 1933 in Dallas to Fred and Lola Adams.

Dan enjoyed participating in Boy Scouts as a young man as well as leadership capacities when he became an adult. Rev. Adams served proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War where during his service he received the Purple Heart. His duty in the service later led Dan to his calling in the Ministry. He was a United Methodist Minister for many years. Dan also enjoyed and pursued his talents in poetry and photography.

Survivors include his wife Dee Ann Adams, three sons Dean Rogers, Mark Adams and Paul Adams, one daughter Karen Still and numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

The Family request that memorials be made to Operation Warm Heart, PO Box 62178, San Angelo, Texas 76906.