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.

Harold Dean Oliver, born July 28, 1934 in Ben Wheeler, Texas, died May 30, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas, at the age of 82.

Harold spent his younger years in Colorado City, Texas where he attended Colorado City High School. Harold went to work for the local bank after high school. Harold met and married Kay Gresham and they had two daughters, Pam and Sherrie. They spent several years in the Rio Grande Valley and then settled in San Antonio. After his divorce, Harold met Katie Shaw, the love of his life. Harold and Katie spent many of their days traveling and enjoying life until Katie passed.

Harold is survived by his daughters Pam Davidson and son-in-law Randall Davidson of Heartland, Texas and Sherrie Reyes and son-in-law David Reyes of Puyallup, Washington, sisters Joy Morris of San Angelo, Texas and Edith (Teen) Gunn of Grand Prairie, Texas, granddaughters Andrea Kerr of Mesquite, Texas and Alyssa Hume of Seattle, Washington and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Colorado City Cemetery, in Colorado City, Texas.

Ricky Kevin Fowler, age 61, or San Angelo, TX went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Ricky was born on July 27, 1955 to Charles and Eva Fowler in San Angelo, TX. After graduating from Lake View High School, he started a career in underground utilities, having been employed with the Housley Group for the past 11 years.

Ricky’s memory will be cherished by many who loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Vickie. They were blessed with two beautiful children and added another when Cara joined the family. They are their son, Erik Kevin Fowler and wife Cara, and their daughter, Erika Fowler. The loves of Ricky’s life were his precious grandchildren, J. T. Jones, Noah Fowler, Madison Jones, and Levi Fowler, all of San Angelo. Ricky was blessed with a family that loves him and will dearly miss him; Richard and Mary Hasty, Venessa Hasty, Courtnie and husband John Wood, D. J. Wood and Jordan Wood, Valerie and husband Skip Priess, all of San Angelo; Lindsey Biggs and husband, John Biggs, Artimes and Briar Biggs of Boerne, TX; brothers, Larry Fowler and wife, Barbara Fowler, of Robert Lee, TX, Danny Fowler and Johnny Fowler of San Angelo, TX and Charlie Fowler of Midland, TX; sisters, Chira Oravetz and husband, Max, Twyla Oliver and husband, Andy, and Thana Fowler, all of San Angelo, Evanna Figueroa and husband, Micky, of Bend, OR and many nieces and nephews.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Eva Fowler, brother, Dellwyn Fowler, sister, Treva Hernandez, nephew, Cody Porter and niece, Allison Bozeman.

“I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you.” John 14:18

The family wants to thank Dr. Cummings and his wonderful staff, Dr. Flynn, Tanya Favor, Kindred Hospice, and a special thanks to Theresa Lewis for giving Rick great care. We would also like to thank all the prayer warriors. A special thanks to Howard Mitchell, Bob and Mona Housley and the entire Housley Group, along with Crockett National Bank and Mortgage Financial Services for their unlimited support, kindness, love and care during Rick’s battle with cancer.

There will be a family visitation on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at 808 Humble Road in San Angelo, TX. A private memorial service will be held.

Family and friends can offer condolences and sign the online register book for Ricky at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Jack Harrell, 84, formerly of Sanderson, Texas passed from this life on May 30, 2017 in a local nursing home. Jack and his twin brother, Frank, were born to pioneer Terrell County ranchers, Frank and Babe Harrell on July 18, 1932. Jack was a true west Texas Rancher his entire adult life. However, he also excelled in an additional job when he joined the USDA Wildlife Services in 1994 as a government trapper. Jack retired from there with honors in 2004. His love for God and the Lord’s church were paramount in his faithfulness, teachings and example. He was honored to serve as an elder, twice, at the Northside Church of Christ in Del Rio, Texas, and more recently at the Green Meadow Church of Christ in San Angelo. Preceding him in death were his 4 siblings, Helen Garner, Aubry, Jake and Frank Harrell, his son-in-law, Patrick Ogden, two very special nephews, James Garner and Kendrick Harrell, and his loving niece, Terry Upchurch. Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ginger Harrell; his son, Dale Harrell; his daughter’s, Roxanne Ogden and Jo Lynn Harrell; 6 Grandchildren, Kinney Harrell, Kipp Harrell, Keli Harrell Frizzell, Ryan Ogden, Lane Ogden and Corby Ogden; and 5 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by a lifelong, faithful and loyal fellow rancher friend, David Mitchell, of Sulphur, Ok. The Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 2, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel, 2606 Southland Blvd., in San Angelo, with Boyd Jennings officiating. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
“It’s been a good ride!”

Margaret “Peggy” Johnson, 87, of San Angelo went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in San Angelo. Peggy was born October 11, 1929 in Hackensack, New Jersey to Bernard Joseph Morchen, Jr. and Marie Harty Morchen. She grew up in New Jersey and graduated from high school there. At a young age, she sang beautifully and won many contests for her singing and received recognition for her talent. Peggy brought this into her adult life and was asked to sing at numerous weddings and considered it an honor to do so. She and her family bought a farm and settled in Sweetwater in 1955. In 1980, she moved to San Angelo, where she met and later married Robert L. “Bobby” Johnson and they shared 37 beautiful years together. Peggy became a Licensed Vocational Nurse(LVN) and worked in the health care industry for many years. She was also a loving and caring homemaker, and enjoyed being with her family and cooking for them. Her other interests included playing bridge, being a member of the New Timer’s Bridge Club, dancing, quilting and growing and gardening her beautiful Irises. She was a very active member of Holy Angels Catholic Church where she was a Holy Angel’s Tribunal Advocate, a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Altar Society. Peggy had an incredible faith and love of the Lord and loved helping people through her church. She had a strong spirit and an amazing perseverance when it came to her family and her life. Peggy’s love of her family and friends will live on in our hearts forever and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bobby, her son, Christopher Matthew Zachry and one brother Bernard Joseph Morchen, III. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Debbie Kelley and her husband Larry, of San Angelo; her Grandchildren, Kevin Kelley and his fiancée Sierra, and Stacy Kelley and his wife Becca, all of San Angelo; her Great Grandchildren, Autumn, Patrick, Hayden, John and Paisley. She is also survived by her niece, Elieen Waddell and her nephew Brian Morchen. The rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Friday, June 2, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Holy Angel’s Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Greenwell as celebrant. Interment will follow at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sweetwater, TX. Pallbearers for the Service will be Larry Kelley, Kevin Kelley, Stacy Kelley, Travis McDermott and Daniel Huber. The family requests that donations be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, www.tsrhc.org.

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

Jennifer Van Pelt went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. after her seven-year long war with cancer.  Jennifer’s devotion to her family and her firm belief in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, supported and strengthened her through her trials and struggles and ultimately gave her peace.   

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Joy Baptist Church in Joy, Texas with Pastor Keith Laude officiating. Burial will be in Joy Cemetery in Joy under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta. 

Born Jennifer Ann Baucom on August 24, 1966  in San Angelo, the youngest of six children to James Marvin “Marvin” Baucom and Isabel Clifton “Cliff” Baucom. She graduated in 1984 from San Angelo Central High School.

On December 22, 1990, she married Joel Paul Van Pelt and together had a son Austin Newell Van Pelt who will be attending Texas A&M in the Honors program in the fall.

Jennifer was a devoted wife, mother and sister and was a faithful member of Joy Baptist Church where she served in many capacities. Jennifer was employed by Midway ISD at different times as a substitute teacher, secretary and later bookkeeper.

Jennifer’s hobbies included watching her son, Austin, play basketball where she was a vocal supporter and spending time with family and friends.   

She is survived by her loving  husband Joel (54) and precious son Austin (18) of Joy.  Siblings:  Jacklyn “Jackie” Rogers (71), Glen Rose; Mary Catherine “Kathy” Humble (68), Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; Virginia “Fae" Day (66), Grand Prairie; James Marvin “Jim” Baucom (62), San Angelo; Karen “Elaine” McAden (55) of San Angelo; and sister/niece Renee White (49), San Angelo, along with many more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that she loved very much.

Memorials may be made to the Joy Baptist Church at 8786 Old Joy Shannon Road, Henrietta, Texas 76365. '

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at davisfuneralhome.net. 

You loved with all your heart and soul and  you will forever be in our hearts.  We will miss you so much but we are so happy you are no longer suffering...until we see you again...rest in the loving arms of Jesus