Manuel S. Hernandez, 74, of Big Lake, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at his residence. 

Manuel was born on March 13, 1942 to Dario and Trinidad (Salgado) Hernandez in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. On August 5, 1964, he married Gloria Rey in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Manuel and Gloria have lived in Big Lake since 1979. He worked for Pool Well Service from 1979 until his retirement in 1995. After his retirement, he became a local town fixture where everyone in Big Lake knew and loved being around Manuel. Manuel will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he has touched in a special way.

Manuel is survived by his loving spouse of 52 years, Gloria, four sons, Dario (Araceli) Hernandez, Omar (Aurelia) Hernandez, Ricardo (Cyndi) Hernandez, Humberto Hernandez; two daughters, Olivia (Juan) Garcia all of Big Lake, Nereida (Eduardo) Morales of San Angelo; two brothers, Zacarias (Carmen) Hernandez of Odessa, Alonzo (Gloria) Hernandez of Presidio; two sisters, Graciela Gonzales of Big Lake and Hilda Carrasco of Midland; seventeen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dario and Trinidad (Salgado) Hernandez, sons, Arnaldo Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez, Jr.

Viewing will be from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Rosary service will be held at 5:00pm on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Viewing will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm Noon on Monday, November 28, 2016 at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church of Big Lake.

Mass service will start at 12:00pm Noon on Monday, November 28, 2016, 12:00pm at the St. Margaret's Catholic Church of Big Lake with Father Prem Thumma, officiating. Burial will follow in the Glen Rest Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a sincere heartfelt thank you to Hospice of San Angelo and the many family members and friends that have shown such love and caring for Manuel.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of San Angelo, P O Box 471, San Angelo, TX 76902. 

Roy Warren Ashley, 67, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away November 19, 2016. He was born in San Angelo, Texas on June 11, 1949. Roy graduated from Central High School and worked in Boot and Shoe Repair. He was the Proprietor of Ashley's Boot and Shoe Repair and Western Wear. Roy was a decorated Vietnam Veteran serving from 1967 – 1969. During his service he received a Purple Heart, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Service Medal. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Pearl Ashley; and two brothers, Alfred Ashley and Robert Ashley. Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Betty McCrohan and husband Dale of Glen Flora, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Roy's life will be held Friday, November 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home with burial to follow in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dale McCrohan, Butch Young, John Young, Ruben Burleson, and Ricky Ferguson.

aul L. Draper III passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016.

Paul was born in Tahoka, Texas on September 28, 1948 to Paul and Mildred Draper. The family moved to San Angelo where he grew up and graduated from Central High School. After graduating high school Paul joined the Navy to serve during the Vietnam War. Paul received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Three Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon during his two tours of duties in the Vietnam War. After serving in Vietnam Mr. Draper came back to San Angelo and went to work for GTE as a cable splicer. He would go on to work for GTE for the next thirty years before retiring. 

Paul is survived by his donut shop buddies along with many other close friends and extended family.

A Visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday, November 20, 2016. A graveside service will be held at Arden Cemetery at 2:00 PM Monday, November 21, 2016.
 

David Christopher Garza, Sr.

David Garza, 59, of Lubbock, passed away on November 17, 2016 in San Angelo, TX. David Garza was born on September 15, 1957.

He is survived by 4 children, Chris Garza, April Flores, Abel Garza, Krystal Garza and 8 grandchildren.

You are loved and will missed always.

Polly O’Neal, 91, of San Angelo, TX passed from death to eternal life in Christ Jesus on November 18, 2016. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Worship Celebration of her life is planned for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Southland Baptist Church of San Angelo with Dr. Benny King of O’Fallon, MO officiating.
Alice Pauline Carr was born in Chillicothe, TX on January 21, 1925 to Robert L. Carr and Mary Kate Carr who preceded her in death. On April 5,1941 she married the love of her life, Darrell O’Neal who preceded her in death in 1980. They were blessed with two children, Darrell Wayne O’Neal, and Sue O’Neal Evans.
Polly is survived by her children Darrell W. O’Neal of Victoria, TX and Sue and husband Noel Evans of San Angelo, TX. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Shelly Evans and her children and grandchildren, Michael and wife Joy along with their children Cassie and Adam, Lindsey and husband Jack and their children Bailey and Jack, Jr.; Cody and wife Britney of Tulsa, OK, and their daughter Kayley of Tulsa, OK.; Nathan Evans of Duncanville, TX; Jason and wife Mandi and their children Logan, Alora, and Hope; Anna Evans Piel and husband Andrew and their children Elena and Lara; Aaron Evans; Darrell W. O’Neal, Jr. and wife Samantha and their daughter Madelyn, and Margaret O’Neal of Victoria, TX. Also surviving her are numerous special nieces, nephews and many very close and loved friends. With so many extended families she’s always been the center of our hearts and activities. Continuing her life in education she went back to school and graduated from Angelo State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History in 1971. She taught 7th grade Texas History at John Glenn Jr. High School causing many students to “fall deeply in love with Sam Houston.”
Her love of the Lord and His Church was reflected in all her daily life. She never missed an opportunity to carry out her Savior’s Will. Polly and Darrell were members of Immanuel Baptist Church and later Southland Baptist. Having taught Sunday School for over 50 years, she was an avid Bible reader and loved studying the scriptures. She also prayed daily for her family and friends.
After her years of teaching and loving junior high students, Polly traveled all over the USA and most of the world.
Memorials may be sent to Southland Baptist Church missionary fund.

Arnulfo “ Nuko” N. Morales, 73, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. 

He was born on January 1, 1943 to Florentino and Maria (Narvaez) Morales in Palestina, Coahuila, Mexico. Arnulfo worked at Lone Star Beef and construction. On February 28, 1965, he married Rosa Perez in Ciudad Acuna. He loved his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed raising little cats and dogs, being outdoors and messing with his truck.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother; Roberto and 2 sisters, Rosa and Amelia 


Arnulfo is survived by his loving spouse of 52 Rosa, children; Lupita (Luis Encarnacion) Morales, Arnulfo” Rey” Morales, Yolanda (Salvador) Crespo, Alfredo (Minnie) Morales, Pedro Morales and Ricardo Morales; grandchildren, Vicky, Brandy and Valerie Chappa, Yadira Morales, Miguel, Juan and Raul Rivas 3rd, Salvador, Reina, Jesus and Jaime Crespo, Joey, Maribel, Veronica, Diego and Pedro Morales Jr., Mikayla Miranda, Ricardo Xavier Morales Valles, ten great grandchildren, brothers; Audelio, Juan, Fidel, Hector, Florentino, Morales and sisters; Felicitas, Dora, Elvira and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be 1:00pm to 8:00pm with a rosary at 7:00pm Sunday November 20, 2016 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00am Monday, November 21, 2016, St. Mary Catholic Church, with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will take place in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Betty Lou Snider, 87, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday November 17, 2016. 

She was born on November 21, 1928 to Joseph and Ellie (Veazey) Hale in Hay Valley, TX. On May 21, 1946 she married Otha Snider in Jonesboro, TX. Betty worked for GTE for 38 years, where she started as an Operator. She held various positions during her career and retired as an Associate Engineer.

She was a member of Edmund Blvd. Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Otha Snider; brother, Harvey Hale; sisters, Ailene Morgan, Ruth Beck and Quillie Moore.

Betty is survived by her sons, Jim (Kathy) Snider of Bryan, TX, Joe Snider, Jesse (Nancy) Snider and daughter, Jerri (Lynn) Halfmann all of San Angelo, grandchildren, Jessica (Steven) Atkinson and Kimberley Higginbotham of Bryan, Brian Fox of Austin, Trent Fox, Jason (Royal) Snider, Jeremy Snider, Amanda (David Luna) Plummer and Aaron Plummer all of San Angelo, Marcus (Amy) Halfmann of Garden City, Marla (Jesse Cooper) Halfmann and Michelle (Chase) Chastain of Greenwood, 12 great-grandchildren and sister, Judy Freeman of Brownwood.

Visitation will be held 10:00am to 2:00pm Monday November 21, 2016 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with Pastor Tony Valdez, of Edmund Blvd. Baptist Church officiating. Burial will take place in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Ruth May Dalton, 91, of San Angelo, passed away on November 12, 2016 at home in Justin, Texas. 
Ruth was born on February 28, 1925 to Benjamin and Dosha (Chapman) Jackson in Anton, Texas. Ruth was a homemaker, raising her three children. On December 4, 1941, she married Jess Dalton in Anton. She was an avid bowler and loved cooking all the many vegetables Jess grew in his garden. 
Ruth is survived by her two sons, Eddie Theron Dalton of Garland, TX, Gregory Lynn (Valerie) Dalton of Bay Point, CA; Daughter, Debbie May (Randall) Haire of Justin, TX; Three Grandsons, Mike Dalton, Ted Dalton, Brian Dalton; Three Granddaughters, Amanda Parmelly, Monica Dalton, Dianna Aufderheide; eight great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Lawrence and Dosha Elizabeth Jackson, husband, Jess C Dalton along with seven brothers and sisters.
Family visitation will be held from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, November 18, 2016, at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Chaplain Mike Andress, officiating. Burial will take place in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to her caregiver, Ben Reeves; along with Cheri Pinchback, Becky Greathouse and numerous neighbors for all the love and care shown to mother. Words can not express our gratitude.
The family suggests memorials be made to Envoy Hospice, 1412 W Magnolia, Suite 100 Fort Worth, Texas 76104.

James "Jubal" Edward Gray Sr., 75, of San Angelo, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather ascended to his home in Glory Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home. 

He was born on March 14, 1941 to Willie and Bessie (Alexander) Gray in Paris, TX. 
On January 1, 1960, he married the love of his life Stella Mae Ellis; to this union, nine children were born. James worked in meat packing for many years until he retired. He loved to BBQ.

James was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Stella; daughter, Yolanda Gray; son, Tyrone Gray and a sister, Alma Gray.

Survivors include; daughter, Bessie Ruth (James) Phillips of De Soto, son, Willie Earl (Sylvia) Gray of San Angelo, son, James Edward (Jennifer) Gray, Jr. of San Angelo, daughter, Sheila Gray of San Angelo, son, Victor Dwayne (Mary) Gray, Sr. of Weatherford, son, Leandro Rafael (Ylia) Gray, Sr. of Gail, daughter, Teresa Diana (Avery Lamont) Foster of San Angelo, brothers, Donald (Bobbie) Gray of San Diego, CA. and Troy Wilbur (Annie Fay) Gray of Paris, TX, 

Pallbearers will be John Newton, Danny Hicks, Earl Turner, Rodney Johnson, Lamont Foster, Tyrun Gray, Sr., Jerry Gray, James Phillips, Jesse Lewis and Charles Mitchell

Viewing will be 10:00am to 8:00pm on Friday, November 18, 2016, with family present from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm to receive friends at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, San Angelo. Burial will take place in the Delta Memorial Park under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral. Home

Jim Grady Garmon of Wall, Texas, age 73, took his last breath here on earth and his first one in Heaven on November 15, 2016. Surrounded by his loving family, Jim peacefully went to be with his best friend and Savior, Lord Jesus Christ at a local nursing home.
Jim was born in Wall, Texas on May 15, 1943 to Fred and Mary D. Garmon. Jim attended Baptist Bible College in Springville, Missouri and Sul Ross University campus location in Uvalde, Texas.
He married his loving wife of 37 years, Betty Sue Roberts on June 8, 1979. Jim lived most his life in Uvalde and Wall, Texas. Jim was a licensed Baptist minister. He was an active member of the Veribest Baptist Church. Jim loved learning Spanish and made several mission trips to Honduras.
He loved his Lord and enjoyed listening to Gospel music, especially the Gaither Homecoming videos. Jim enjoyed listening to and watching his favorite preachers including Lester Roloff, WA Chriswell, Adrian Rogers, and Charles Stanley. Jim was a prayer warrior, a devout reader of the Word of God and spent much time talking to his Lord.
He loved to hunt, drive around on the family farms, and loved spending time with his dog Buddy. Jim loved football and was a Dallas Cowboy’s fan. He loved to read, with the Bible being his favorite book to read. He also received many blessings from his favorite author, Watchman Nee. 
Following in his dad’s footsteps, Jim was a water well driller. He was appointed and served several terms as a board member of the Texas Water Development Council.
Jim is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Garmon of Wall, son, Travis and his wife Kaci, their sons, Jarrett and Jensen of San Angelo, son Clayton Garmon and his wife Brittany, their children Kenzie and Klaytin Grady of Wall, Texas, niece Donna Garmon, numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, Martha Roberts, and brothers Donald and Ralph Garmon.
Pallbearers will be W.C. Smith, Jr., Les Duncan, Dan Reed, Brian Halfmann, Norman Dierschke, and Charlie Ray.
The family offers heartful thanks to Geri, LaChieale, Elise, Kim and all the staff of Regency House. Thank you also to Greta and staff of Kindred Hospice.
Family visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. Celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home with Reverend Joe West and Reverend Chad Leutwyler officiating. Burial will follow in the Wall Cemetery.
Family and friends can offer condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com