Bufford David Carr, Jr. was born on August 27, 1939, in El Paso, Texas, to Bufford David Carr, Sr. and Velma Lee Thompson Carr. He passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016, in San Angelo after a lengthy illness. Open visitation and viewing will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson's Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Services will be 1 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2016, at the West Boone Prairie Cemetery near Franklin, Texas. Buff graduated from Abilene High School where he was an offensive and defensive tackle, four year letterman and as State Champions, was a proud member of the "Team of the Century". He earned a football scholarship to Texas A&M College Station where he played football for Bear Bryant. At A&M he was proud to be a member of the Corp of Cadets, a member of Squadron 13 and Squadron 22 "The Fighting Day Ducks", and was a member of the graduating class of 1961.When he moved to San Angelo, he became a very active member of the West Texas A&M Club. Buff began his insurance career as a very young man and continued on throughout his life. He worked for many different agencies and also owned multiple independent insurance firms as well. He was an active member of IIA, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, a 21 year volunteer with the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo and chairman of the Premium Sale. He is survived by his family, Jo Ann Carr; their daughter Courtney Carr Reeves, her husband Blake Reeves; and his two precious twin grandsons Bryce and Braxton Reeves. His oldest daughter Lezlie Ann Carr of Houston and her mother Brenda Carr; his brother Terry Lee Carr and his children Kyle Carr and Kimaleigh Carr Altshuler; and his extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mary Rojas Hernandez, 43, was born June 21, 1972, to the late Mr. Albert Martinez and the late Mrs. Marcelina Rojas Guerra. A loving soul, she loved the color blue, and had an overwhelming love for young people. Especially her students, in which she served as a special education para-professional during her thirteen year tenure at San Angelo Independent School District. She had an unquenchable thirst and love for the Lord. She also loved her pet turtles. Believing in the versus, Philippines 4:13, " I can do all things through Christ who strengths me." She fought one of the biggest battles of her life and won against stage 4 ovarian cancer. A fighter in the spiritual realm she never gave up hope for a cure even after the cancer returned. With the help of her loving husband of twenty-two years Benjamin Hernandez, she bravely fought until God decided to call her from labor to reward on May 16, 2016. Although Benjamin and Mary never had children of their own she was a mother to several of her nieces and nephews; Chris Matthew Guerra, D'anna Garza, Timothy Guerra, Heaven Marie Guerra, Jon-Marc Guerra, Amaris Guerra, and Cassandra, Guerra. Although she has left her earthly tabernacle, her memory will forever be burned in their heart. She also leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Benjamin Hernandez, two sisters: Margie (Larry) Garcia and Olga Rojas. Two brothers: Albert Guerra and Jose Guerra, A sister-in-law: Wilma(Paul) Garcia Three brother-in-laws: Eddie Hernandez, William Hernandez, and Daniel Hernandez. A father-in-law Ignacio Hernandez. A very special uncle: Celestino (Lupe) Rojas. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to extend a special word of appreciation to her colleagues at San Angelo Independent School District, Emelinda Sanchez ( her special prayer warrior) and Dr. Cheriku of Shannon Medical Center for all of your support. She will be in repose Thursday, May 19, 2016, after noon for the public. A Family visitation will be held at The Life Church Friday night at 7:00 P.M. and funeral services will be Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at The Life Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo, Texas. 

Gayle Bell Harding, 69, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016, after a brief illness. She was born to Loyd H. and Mildred Fowler Bell on Tuesday, August 27, 1946 in San Angelo. She married Donald Glen Harding on June 6, 1964 in San Angelo. They were married almost 39 years at the time of his death in 2003. 
As a founding member of the Helps Ministry at Our Savior's Church in San Angelo, a volunteer for StreetWise / J316 Global Rescue Ministry, and a pastoral counselor and mentor, Gayle guided and encouraged many who celebrate her and the gifts she gave throughout her ministry. 
To all who loved her, and especially to those who consider themselves "sons" and "daughters" of this lovely lady, she cherished you, and this recently posted message on her Facebook page must be for you. She wrote, "Nothing happens by chance…but God can use that thing to teach us and to grow us…only IF we allow Him. GBH 5/4/16."
Gayle is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Fowler Bell; husband, Don Harding; and son, Tod Harding. Survivors include her father, Loyd H. Bell; grandchildren, Jacob Harding and Kaylie Harding; cousin, Judy Chandler Spicer; and a host of other relatives and friends. 
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in The Life Church, formerly Christian Faith Center at 1414 N. Chadbourne. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Our beloved mother, Carolyn Sue (Watson) McDonald, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 7, 2016. 
Sue was born April 12, 1938 in San Angelo, TX to parents Bennie and Lucille Watson. She went on to graduate from Lake View High School in 1956 and to marry the love of her life, Fred E. McDonald, on August 18th of the same year. Sue and Fred spent many wonderful years together doing what they loved most, traveling the world and raising their family. 
Sue is survived by her husband of 60 years, Fred E. McDonald. She is also survived by her children: Melodie McDonald of San Angelo, TX; Jeff McDonald of Cedar Park, TX; Genny and husband Jeb Henderson of San Angelo, TX; and grandchildren: Colton Henderson, Beau Henderson, Lance Henderson and Sarah Henderson, all of San Angelo, TX. She is also survived by her sister Peggy and husband Danny Ferguson of Horseshoe Bay, TX.; Nephews Jefferey Ferguson of Horseshoe Bay, TX.; Kiley Ferguson, wife Diana Ferguson, and great niece Savannah Ferguson all of Tallahassee, Fl. A large extended family and a special life-long friend, Delpha Edwards, also survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Lucille, and one grandson, Hayden Henderson.
Throughout her life, Sue worked for the following local businesses: General Telephone Co., Wallace studio, Zales, Hollands, Hemphill -Wells, Continental Fidelity Life Insurance Co., and Paul’s Shoe Store. She was a friendly face to everyone she came across and never met a stranger. 
Sue was a Life Master in Duplicate Bridge, an avid tennis player, and a member of The Garden Club. She loved people, and most especially she loved her grandchildren. She was front and center at every sporting event, stock show, presentation, or award ceremony to cheer on the grandchildren that she was so proud of. Sue also loved to entertain. She and husband Fred spent many warm summer evenings hosting friends and family in their backyard. She loved to cook for her loved ones and found such joy in making others happy. Her favorite time of year was Christmas where she spent hours baking her famous rum cakes and assorted cookies for those that she loved. Holidays and family meant the absolute world to her, and she always made Christmas time extra special for her loved ones. She was a dedicated caregiver to her husband, children, and grandchildren and always put the needs of others before herself. Her favorite birds were red birds, as she held them very dear to her heart and believed that they brought along good luck. Anytime a red bird is seen, Sue’s friends and family can be comforted in the fact that she is watching over them. Sue McDonald was a beautiful lady inside and out. She was a little bit of a firecracker, immensely classy, and had a warm smile that greeted everyone. She was loved immeasurably and will be missed by all of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. 
A special thank you is extended to Dr. Conway, his staff, and to Hospice of San Angelo for all their loving care and attention.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Rev. Ben Hubert officiating. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Christian Church, the “Sue Barber Bridge Center,” or Hospice of San Angelo.

Mary “Louise” Korona, released herself from her tired and frail body on Friday, May 6, 2016. She has moved on to another place, full of joy, light, and best of all fulfilling work.
Louise was born in San Angelo, Texas on September 15, 1923 to Annabelle (Fondren) and Lawrence Hillyer. She married Wilson B. Korona, a Brooklyn, NY flight student at Goodfellow Air Base on November 15, 1943. They traveled around the world and lived in many exotic places during his military career. She earned several college degrees while raising 5 children. They retired from the Air Force in 1968 and returned to San Angelo and bought a business called The Fabric Mart. 
In 1969, they bought land on Knickerbocker Road, built a building, and moved in. Louise was a visionary. She continued to change with the times, explore her personal growth and transform her beloved store into Korona’s Formal Wear. Louise mentored family, friends, customers, and employees alike. She taught everyone she touched the value of hard work. 
One of her proudest moments was convincing her best friend, JW Lown, to run for mayor. After he won, she was his appointee to the City of San Angelo Economic Development Board. Louise was a strong member of the Daybreakers Toastmasters Club for 30 years. 
Her love for her family and friends, far and wide, was deep and pure, but her favorite activity was working in her store. On Friday, April 29, 2016, she drove herself to and from Korona’s and worked all day measuring young boys for their prom tuxedos. She was independent and unstoppable.
Louise Korona was preceded in death by two younger brothers, Billy and Jimmy Hillyer, her son, Kevin, her former husband, Wilson Korona, and her former son-in-law, Mark Bunyard. 
She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Soll and her husband Vince of San Antonio, Sandra Bertrand of Tampa, Florida, Patricia Korona Bunyard of San Angelo, and her son, Wilson K. Korona and his wife Kathy of San Antonio. She is survived by many grandchildren: Cristen Finnell, and her son, Dugan, DAXS Stadjuhar and his wife, Kerri and their four children, Eric Bertrand and his girlfriend Allana Covi, Shawn Bertrand and his wife, Samantha, and their two children, Sawyer Lewis and her husband, Nathan, Bailey Hamman and her husband, Ryan, Sterling Korona, Ashton Korona, Lyndsey Korona, and Bentley, the family dog.
She is also survived by her store family, Amy Fox, Brittney Albers, and Ginger Samaniego, and all the others, now, before, and to come. 
We want to thank everyone for the kind thoughts and prayers for our loss of our dear Mary Louise Korona. As she wished, there will be no funeral. 
The best way to honor Louise, is to put in a hard day's work! Her greatest joy was her work dressing the families of West Texas for their formal events. She knows that Korona's Formal Wear has a few more weekends of prom to go, so that's what we are doing now. We know she wouldn't want it any other way. 
If you feel a need to give in her honor, please make a donation to the San Angelo Boys and Girls Club.

Eller Ruth Worden, 88-years-old, died in her home on May 13, 2016. 

A family and friends visitation will be from 6:00p to 8:00p on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00p on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Wallace Creek Cemetery in San Saba. 

Ruth was born on July 22, 1927 in Midland, Texas to Sammie and Jamie Ruth Streich Miller. She grew up in Ballinger and worked at Bruce Field where her father was a civilian guard. She met her first husband, Frank Wroblewski, there, and they were married on November 5, 1943. Soon after, they moved to Detroit, Michigan where they raised five children. 

She met her second husband, Kenneth Worden, while working in the parts department at a Chrysler dealership in Detroit, and they married in 1974. They moved to Tom Green County, north of Miles, Texas, in 1981 where she worked as a caregiver. After the death of Ken in 2004, she was a volunteer at Hospice of San Angelo. She enjoyed camping with the Good Sam Club, sewing, and quilt-making, many of which were given as gifts to her family. A rattlesnake bit Ruth in 2005 while painting her porch.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and sister, Helen.

She is survived by her children, James Wroblewski (Debbie) of Miles, Ronald Wroblewski (Theresa) of Lakeland, FL, Bruce Wroblewski of Hutchinson, KS, Ruth Wilbourn of San Angelo, and Mary Light (Steve) of Sterling Heights, MI, her step-daughter, Susan Sharp (Doug) of Phoenix, AZ, her brother John Miller of Brownwood, TX, eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hospice of San Angelo, 36 E. Twohig, Suite 1100, San Angelo, TX 76901.

Billie Gean Chisum passed away May 11, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born March 22, 1932 to Willie E & Maudie V Burleson in Tennyson, TX. During her childhood years she attended the Tennyson Baptist Church where she was baptized; later attending Lake View Baptist Church after moving to San Angelo.
In April 1951 she married William J Storey and they were blessed with four children: Mark, Eugene “Geno”, Richard and Bernadette “Bunny”. As a military family they were stationed in Okinawa, California, Idaho, Ohio and Texas. After retirement from the military they settled back in San Angelo. 
Billie stayed at home until her last child reached school age, then she began a career as a civilian employee at Goodfellow Air Force Base. She worked there many years retiring in the late 80’s. Later she began a second career working at Texas A & M Research Center working for Dr. Maurice Shelton and Dr. Chris Lupton. After retiring a second time she worked for the writer Elmer Kelton proofing and typing manuscripts. She had every book he wrote and he personally autographed each one. She also sold Mary Kay Cosmetics for many years. 
Billie loved to read, cook for large family gatherings and was an excellent seamstress. She enjoyed traveling and loved history. We never took a trip without stopping at every historical marker and museum along the way. 
Surviving are her sister, Louise Green of Circle, MT; children Richard and Bernadette (Bunny); grandchildren: Jeremiah Storey, Amanda Brady, Jessica Baker and husband, Jake and Jason Storey; great children Jonah and Delilah. Also sister in laws Sue Crow and Betty Burleson and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Billie was pre-deceased by her husband William J Storey and two sons Mark and Gene. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Dawn Gonzales, the staff of New Haven Assisted Living/Memory Care Center and Kindred Hospice for the loving care they provided over the last 3 ½ years.
In lieu of flowers a memorial may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a favorite charity of choice. 
A family visitation will be at Robert Massie Funeral Home Friday, May 13th from 5 to 7 pm and graveside services will be at Mule Creek Cemetery in Coke County at 10:00 am Saturday May 13th.

Rita Hernandez "Momo" Paz, 66, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 13, 2016. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home with burial to follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Lenier Bibbs, David Paz, Jonathan Hough, Johnathan Hernandez, Dimitrius Sewell, and Tashaun Davis. Rita was born on April 27, 1950 in Eden, TX to Pancho and Rita (Torres) Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Pancho and Petra Hernandez; mother, Rita Hernandez; father, Fransisco Hernandez; sisters, Betty Ochoa, Janie Sanchez, Amelia Carrillo, Wilma Gonzales; bother-in-law, Manuel Paz; uncle, EF Torres; aunt, Mickey Gonzales; and mother and father-in-law, Elsie and Toby Paz. Survivors include her husband, Pete Paz; children, Johnny Hernandez and wife Stephanie, Angela Ojeda and husband Pete, Melissa Paz and husband Lenier Bibbs, Melinda Paz; special niece considered a daughter, Salina Gonzales; sister, Romelia Montez; brother, Frank Hernandez; grandchildren, Dimitrius Sewell, Devyn Paz, Audryna Paz, David Paz, Nina Ojeda, Carmella Ojeda, Layla Ojeda, Abel Rios, Aelene Rios, Aiden Rios, Aslynn Rios, Veronica Hernandez, Johnathan Hernandez, Jonathan Hough, Alicia Womack, Ashley Hough; great grandson, David T. Paz II; aunts, Patsy Rangel and husband Freddy, Oralia Garcia and husband Gilbert, Tia Chita Torres; uncle, Antonio Hernandez; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Shannon ICU and chaplin, Dr. Durate, and Dr. Harvey.