Gwendolyn (Gwen) Cole was born to Jonah and Ella Bell on January 29, 1917 in Brady, Texas. She was the youngest of five children.
Gwendolyn, the only given name Claude called her, was known to others as Gwen. She graduated from Rochelle High School as Valedictorian of her class. After graduation she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Vinson Claude Cole who proceeded her in death in April 2005. They were married 68 years.
We said goodbye to our beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmama, aunt and friend on Thursday, June 30, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 99.
Survivors include her son, Ronnie Cole and wife Beverly from San Angelo, Texas. A daughter Sheila Dryden and husband Lane from Early, Texas. A childhood friend of Sheila’s, an adopted member of the family, Sherry Alford and husband Tom from Rising Star, Texas.
She was known as Grandmama to seven grandchildren, Cheryl Williams Godby, Mel Williams and wife Gloria, Taylor Cole and wife Donna, Denver Cole and wife Lori, Erin Dryden Green, Andrea Dryden Newsom and husband Michael and Joshua Dryden.
Gwen was also blessed with eleven great grandchildren, Jessica Scott and husband Jeremy, Chandler Cole, Cache Cole, Cutter Cole, Brileigh Cole, Kamryn Cole, Brody Cole, Justin Croom, William Green, Davis Newsom and Katie Bell Newsom and two great-great grandchildren, Cason and Caylee Scott. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Others proceeding Gwen in death was her oldest daughter Glenda Williams and husband Donald Williams, her parents, two brothers, Thad and Delma Bell; two sisters, Faye Parker and Grace Holt.
Gwen loved her Lord and was a faithful member of the Southgate Church of Christ. She and Claude worshipped at the 9th and Main Church of Christ for many years as they raised their children in a home environment of love and faithfulness to the Lord. Gwen had a sweet and loving nature that endeared her to everyone she met.
Gwen was a bible class teacher for all grade levels as well as adult lady’s class. Gwen and Claude were active in the church visitation program and all areas where help or leadership was needed until their health prevented it.
Our family is grateful for the loving care given to her by the administrators, the nurse, staff, chef, the kitchen staff and housekeepers at Chatfield Assisted Living Facility in Brownwood, Texas, her home for the past 6 ½ years. Being the first of three ladies who moved in on the first day of acceptance, she felt like she was the “pet” of the facility. The family came to believe it from the love and care shown to her from everyone there.
Gwen received special love, care and attention from DeeDee and Roy Villalpando.
Gwen’s hobbies included all things related to decorating her home and reading. She earned her certificate in interior design and used this talent in her own home as well as advice to friends and family. She had a special talent for flower arrangements and received numerous requests for many different occasions. Her favorite book was the Bible which she read every day. Her favorite author was Thomas Kinkade, she read every book of his and later donated them to the library in Chatfield. In her sixties, Gwen told Claude she wanted to learn to play the organ. He surprised her with a beautiful organ. She took lessons from Mary Carter for many years. She entertained her family many times with spiritual, western and Christmas music. Gwen will be dearly missed by all who ever knew her.
Pallbearers will be Harroll Clemmer, Steve Sherrod, Charles Becker, Kenneth Gartman, Don McKee, Grady O’Neil and Jeff Chunn.
The Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Southgate Church of Christ with Paul Shero officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to San Angelo Christian Academy in San Angelo, Texas, Aldersgate Enrichment Center in Brownwood, Texas, Cherokee Children’s Home in Cherokee, Texas or a charity of your choice.
 

Carlisle G. Williams, Jr., 87, of San Angelo formerly of Abilene went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 30, 2016 in San Angelo surrounded by his family. Carl was born December 15, 1928 in Brownsville, TX to Carlisle G. Williams, Sr. and Kathryn Creager Williams. Carl met and later married the love of his life, Bonnie Lou Smith. They were married on March 3, 1950 in McAllen, Texas and shared 65 beautiful years together. He served his country Honorably in the United States Army. At the age of 72, Carl retired from ABTEX Beverage Company in Abilene, TX, after many years of service. Carl was a loving husband and father who devoted his life to his wife and children. He was a true outdoorsman, who enjoyed RVing, hunting, fishing and playing golf in his spare time. Carl also had a tremendous love of spending time on the beach with his wife and dogs. We will dearly miss our beloved father. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bonnie and one sister, Mary Alice Williams. He is survived by his children, Andy Williams and his wife Valerie, of San Antonio, Nina Coward and her husband Jim, of San Angelo and Libby Probandt and her husband Ed, of San Angelo; 7 Grandchildren, Ben Williams, Scott Williams, Emily Baker, Derek Williams, Katie Mostert, Bobby Mostert and Kenny Mostert; 4 Great Grandchildren. The Graveside Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Fairmount Cemetery with Rev. Janice Six officiating. The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to the caregivers at New Haven and Hospice of San Angelo for all of the loving care given to Carl. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, North Central Texas Chapter, 301 S. Pioneer Dr. Ste. 105, Abilene, TX 79605 or Hospice of San Angelo.

Mason Guy Powell, 26, resident of San Angelo, Texas, graduated to ‘Guardian Angel’ on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Mason passed away at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Institute in San Antonio, Texas from complication of liver disease.
He was born June 9, 1990, in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, to Mark Guy Powell and Connie Ruth Halfmann Powell. He was a lifelong member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Mason graduated from Wall High School in 2008. After graduation Mason attended Angelo State University for several years. He then decided to pursue his passion of firearms and became a gunsmith. He was well on his way to achieving that goal. While working toward this goal he was employed with Armstrong McCall where he delivered supplies to many salons in town. He was loved by the clients he serviced.
He was an incredible marksman and loved hunting, especially dove hunting. In his spare time Mason loved playing video games with his friends and on-line, but most of all he loved his sports. Mason enjoyed both football and soccer for most of his life. He played SASA soccer for 9 years. While playing soccer he met his best and most loyal friend, Roddy Warren whom he loved dearly. He also played football in middle school and high school. After high school Mason often played indoor soccer with Roddy and the gang. Mason was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He was never more excited than when he was able to attend three Cowboy games last year. He enjoyed playing fantasy football with friends and would nearly always pick Cowboy players.
Mason was preceded in death by his grandparents Elmer Henry Halfmann and Laura Rose Glass Halfmann, Joan Auld Hallmark and Milroy Guy Powell, and his aunt Karen Ann Halfmann.
He is survived by mother and father, sister Hali Rose Flanagan, brother-in-law Sean David Flanagan, brother Colton Alexander Powell and niece Leena Rose Flanagan. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Mitchell and Norma Halfmann, Elaine and Steve Diener, Jan and Buddy Wilkinson, Milann Powell and Mac and Liz Powell.
Pallbearers will be Roddy Warren, Justin Diener, Brian Joel Rader, Andy Stiles, Brian Eubanks and Weston Crabtree.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to San Angelo YMCA, football scholarship program, 353 S. Randolph St., San Angelo, TX 76903 in Mason’s memory.
Rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2016 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at St. Boniface Cemetery in Olfen, Texas. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home.
A quote from one of Mason’s friends: “Today the world lost a man of dignity and honor. A man who most men could learn a few things from. A man who showed true kindness, chivalry, humbleness and love for those around him.”
Thank you to everyone for your prayers and unbelievable support we have received during this most difficult time.

Steven Wilkosz, 63, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
He was preceded in death by his by his mother Angela Wilkosz.
He is survived by his father Otto Wilkosz of San Angelo; children, Jeremy Wilkosz of Salinas, CA and Andrea Wilkosz of Carmel, CA

James "Jim" Ernest Compton 58, died Sunday, June 26, 2016. Visitation will be all day, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Sherwood Way with family from 5-8p.m. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Shaffer Funeral Home’s Sherwood Way Chapel. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Survivors include his parents, Jack and Mary Compton; his sister, Lynn Compton; brother, Jack Compton; his wife, Sylvia Garfias; sons, Matthew and Jeremey Compton; daughters, Misty Atha and Jessica Compton.

Sammie Joe "Jody" Berry Armstrong, 79, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Shannon Hospital after a lengthy illness. Jody was born on June 21, 1937 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Wm. G. and Sammie Joe Hays Berry.

Jody graduated from San Angelo High School in 1955. While in high school, Jody was a member of the Line-Up Salesman Team, which later became the Tex-Anns. She also was a member of Pheta Tri-Hi-Y. She participated in the Powder Puff Football game and was proud of her accomplishment of having served as a guard for the team. 

Jody married her high school sweetheart, Wm. H. (Bill) Armstrong II, on June 15, 1955 in San Angelo, and they recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.

She attended the University of Texas at Austin and Angelo State University, where she studied fine arts. She was an accomplished watercolor artist and excelled in many other creative talents, including beautiful needlepoint. She taught children’s art classes in her home and several of her students won awards at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Children’s Art Museum.

Jody was a member of the First United Methodist Church in San Angelo. She lived her life as an example of God’s grace and strength to all who knew her. She never hesitated to share her gifts with others, including a wonderfully cooked meal, a comforting smile, a listening ear and an encouraging word. Many lives were touched and made better by knowing Jody.

Jody shared her talents in the community, including donating some of her paintings to the Stribling Art Show and other community fundraisers. She was a Sustaining member of the Jr. League and enjoyed being involved in the League Follies and the puppet shows in the elementary schools. 

Jody had many special friends she loved and appreciated, including her Monday and Wednesday lunch groups. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Travis Scott Armstrong; sister, Kathryn Berry Baker; infant brother, Charles Berry; and many other beloved family members.

Jody is survived by her husband, Wm. H. (Bill) Armstrong II of San Angelo; one son, Wm. H. (Bill) Armstrong III and wife, Susan, of San Angelo; two daughters, Penny Armstrong Moore and husband, Freddy, of San Angelo and Carrie Armstrong Sonderer and husband, Cy, of Granbury; six grandchildren, Sarah Moore Brannon and husband, Barrett, of Ft. Worth, Frank Blair Armstrong of San Angelo, Seth Davis Moore and wife, Alyssa, of Midland, Cy Saier Sonderer, Jr. of Granbury, Sam Hays Sonderer of Granbury and Jody Elizabeth Sonderer of Granbury; two great grandchildren, William Greyson Moore of Midland and Hattie-Claire Joy Brannon of Ft. Worth; one brother, Wm. G. Berry, Jr. and wife, Suzanne, of Ft. Worth; one sister, Nancy Berry Walker and husband, Roger, of Riverside, California; brother-in-law, E. Pat Baker, of San Angelo; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many other family members and friends who love her and will miss her.

The family would like to thank Irma Vargas, Valerie Ramirez, Samantha Lopez, Brooke Boatright and the other caregivers at Visiting Angels who showed so much love and compassion to Jody. 

In addition, the family would like to thank the incredible doctors, nurses and staff at Shannon West Texas Memorial Hospital who took such wonderful care of Jody.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 26th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be held on Monday, June 27th, 10:00 a.m., at Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Harper Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
 

Beverly (Bev.) J. Mateo passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday June 22, 2016 at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was an active member of the Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX. and attended Word of Life Assembly of God in San Angelo, TX.
Beverly was the wife of the late Thurston Springer and of the late Edward Mateo. She was born on September 1, 1938 in Bellingham, Washington to the late Wilbur and Dorothy (Mayo) Chapin. She was a longtime employee of KCTV (now KLST) television station, and KGKL radio station both in San Angelo. She was also member of the San Angelo chapter of REACT. An avid and talented gardener, numerous people enjoyed and relaxed around the beauty she fashioned throughout her homes. Beverly loved the San Antonio Spurs and took great pleasure in following the team and watching the games. We will miss her enthusiasm and knowledge of "her team".
Bev. is survived by one brother, Bob Chapin of Hondo, Texas, five children and their spouses; David and Kathy Springer, Douglas and Lynne Springer, Daniel Springer, Debbie and Michael Hall, Don and Karen Springer all of San Angelo; and five grandchildren and their spouses; Jessica and Thomas Kandert of Germany, Julia and Franz Fischereder of Austria, Brittney and Caleb Miller of San Angelo, Dennis Springer of San Angelo, Katherine Springer of San Antonio, and Kelsie Springer of San Angelo.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday June 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Word of Life Assembly of God Church 5173 S. Bryant Blvd, in San Angelo, Texas. Pastors David Smith and Bryan Thomas will be officiating. The family expresses gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Fernando Alcocer of Shannon Medical Center and to Jolissa Payne and Pam Murphy of Hospice of San Angelo. Their kindness, compassion, and guidance was much appreciated by Beverly and the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of San Angelo.