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.

Our beloved baby Kase passed away on Monday, June 20th in San Angelo, Texas. Kase was born on April 18, 2016 to Jason and Morgan Henry. He was baptized as a child of God on June 11, 2016. Although Kase blessed our lives for a short nine weeks, his memory will live forever within our hearts. 

He is survived by his parents and sister, McKinley of Wall; paternal grandparents Neal and Paula Henry of Coahoma; maternal grandparents Michael and Betty Hoelscher of Wall; and maternal great-grandmother LaVerne Hoelscher of Wall.

He is also survived by aunts and uncles, Tessa and Dr. Jody Reid of Big Spring, Trisha and Heath Hobler of Huffman, and Tiffany Hoelscher of Wall; cousins Reagan, Ryan, and Riley Reid; and Braelyn, Jolee and Heidi Hobler; as well as numerous great-aunts and uncles and cousins. 

Kase joins his great-grandparents, Arvil and Ollie Mae Henry, Jo Watkins, Carl Ford, Calvin Hoelscher, and Robert and Ora Mae Latzel along with great aunt SueAnn Watkins and cousins Julie and Kristin Watkins.

A Rosary Service will be held at 7 pm Thursday, June 23rd at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am Friday, June 24th at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home (325) 340-1850.

Pallbearers will be Cole Mikulik and Brian Woner. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Jody Reid, Heath Hobler and Wyatt Woner.

Memorials can be made to the Wall Education Foundation, St. Ambrose Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.

“No farewell words were spoken,
no time to say goodbye,
you were gone before we knew it,
and only God knows why.”
Unknown Author

As Randy Lloyd entered the gates of heaven on June 20, 2016, waiting to receive him were his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, his mother and father Lucille and Naymon Coffee and his sister Pamela Robinson, along with a host of other family members and friends. Randy was a native of San Angelo and a loving son, husband and father, who was a ray of light and laughter to everyone he knew. Patiently waiting to see Randy are his wife Yolanda R. Lloyd, of San Angelo, his children, Nathan Lloyd LaBedelle and Shalayne Rena Lloyd, both of San Angelo; his grandchildren, DeShalayne Rena Garcia, Marley Lucille Lloyd and Maurice James Brown; his step-children, Nikki Williams and her daughter Jordyn, Renee, Christian and Malik Finley; his siblings, Johnnie F. Stewart, of San Angelo, Cherrie A. Harris-Davis, of Austin, Linda S. Moss, of Austin, Ricky D. Clark, of San Angelo, Willie Lloyd, Jr., of San Angelo and Leroy Coffee, of Dallas. He is also survived by a host of family and friends who dearly loved him. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 24, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home 2606 Southland Blvd. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 721 West 19th St. with Rev. John S. Pope officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Evan Michael McGraw, 24, completed his life journey on Saturday, June 18, 2016. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Evan was born on November 8, 1991 to Richard and Lee Morrison-McGraw in San Angelo, Texas. Evan grew up in San Angelo attending Crockett Elementary school, then Glenn Junior High and Central High School before graduating from Fredericksburg High School. He loved to play tennis, playing all the way through high school, and was then recruited to play for Schreiner University in Kerrville. Evan was the number one player in singles and doubles play when he attended Fredericksburg High School. He not only enjoyed playing tennis, but also found teaching the sport that he loved so much to younger kids incredibly rewarding. Evan was also a member of The United States Tennis Association and National Junior Honor Society. He loved all animals and found peace in his interactions with them, but he had a soft spot for dogs. He loved being outdoors, and he particularly loved Northern Wisconsin where his grandmother lives. Evan had a sense of humor that even in the most difficult situations could be light to a dark place. Let us remember that now.

Evan is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Richard and Mary Louise McGraw, Maternal Grandfather Gordon Morrison, and his beloved dog Spot.

He is survived by his parents Richard and Lee Morrison-McGraw, three loving sisters Caryn McGraw, Lauren McGraw and Carissa Gardner, loving brother Ryan McGraw, beloved Grandmother Joan Morrison, Aunt and Uncle Erin and Scott Morrison, Aunt Lily Williams and Uncle Robert McGraw, along with many special cousins, honorary aunts and uncles, and his beloved nieces and nephews.

To all who really knew him, Evan was a special, kind and gentle soul; a shining wit and intellect; a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and cousin. Those fortunate enough to call him a friend know he was truly theirs. His loyalty ran deep.

A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 24 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home 325-340-1850.

Always searching for respite waters with fair winds, and following seas. With the wings of angels be free.

Remembrances can be made to Concho Valley Paws or Catholic Charities.

Roger Lamar Goertz, of San Angelo, passed away June 17, 2016 at Shannon Hospital. Roger was born to Albert Friezon Goertz and Dorothy Nell Martin on April 24, 1938 in Freer, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jean Humphrey Goertz, and sisters Gigette Newbrough Gilles and Tina Hall. He is survived by sisters-in-law Jane Booth and Dana Rickett, numerous nieces and nephews and several cousins. 
Roger was born severely club footed and at birth his doctor recommended amputation of both of his feet. Thankfully, his parents sought a second opinion at Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. They opted to attempt to surgically correct his feet. Roger underwent numerous operations and although he didn’t have “perfect” feet, through his will, determination and positive attitude his feet were able to take him places that many people thought were impossible! 

Roger was raised in Texon and in high school he was voted Class Favorite and was the kicker for the football team. In the summers he served as a lifeguard and worked in the oilfield. He graduated from Reagan County High School in 1957. He attended San Angelo College his first year and transferred to Southwest Texas State graduating with a B.A. in History and Sociology. He later attended Sul Ross State University and received his Master’s Degree in Education and attained a Professional Counselor Certificate. 

He began his teaching and coaching career in Knippa. From there he moved to Sanderson and then to Big spring, where he was able to coach under Spike Dykes. Roger said he truly learned what it meant to be a coach under coach Dykes. After seven years in Big Spring, he moved to Plainview where he worked as a Special Education Counselor. After leaving Plainview, Roger worked at the Region 15 Service Center in San Angelo where he worked to implement a pilot program that offered vocational counseling to small rural schools. Later Roger served as a vocational counselor for Concho County Schools and then returned to Big Spring to serve as vocational counselor until his retirement.
While living in San Angelo Roger met his wife Jean. Roger always said she was one of the best things that ever happened to him. They were married in 1980 and enjoyed 24 years of marriage until her death in 2004. During their marriage they traveled extensively and made many friends.
Roger was known for his love of history, especially of West Texas Forts, Texon and Reagan County Football. He was always researching information on all of these topics. He was a member of the Permian Basin Historical Society and his presentation on Texon won “Best Presentation” in 2007. Tumbleweed Smith even wrote an article about Roger’s Texon presentation. 
Roger was the eternal optimist. In fact, he served as president of Big Spring’s Optimist Club for 5 years. Everyone that had met or knew Roger described him as “one of the nicest people that they have ever met”. His former classmates at San Angelo College wrote a “Resolution” to him in 2007 that expressed their love, respect and esteem for him that he treasured until his death. He also had a book bound by his friends that Roger wrote about his life and had numerous letters included by his friends. Roger was never at a loss for friends. From his childhood to his death he was surrounded by an army of devoted friends that truly thought he was the best!
Many thanks goes out to his friends, family and a special insurance agent that helped him these last few years. Gary Booth, John Webb and Jane Booth were always there for him. Roger had so many amazing friends that they were too numerous to mention, but the one that Roger always spoke of like a brother and admired so much was James Whitehead. Thank the Lord for special friends like him!
We will all miss Roger, but the one thing we can all remember about him and hopefully apply to our own life is that “being nice matters!” Thank you Roger, for being such a caring and thoughtful son, brother, uncle husband and friend to all of the people in your life.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Sierra Vista Methodist Church.

Jack Lee Minica, 83, of Big Spring, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born to the late, Albert Lewis and Edna Ford Minica on March 28, 1933 in Brownwood. Jack served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was of the Baptist faith and worked as a long haul truck driver for a number of years. He was a believer in lifelong learning and often mentioned in his last years that he wanted to return to college to learn more about computers. He was a self taught man in many aspects and will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved him. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Robert Lewis Minica. 

Survivors include his children and their spouses, Lee and Ivette Minica, Shannon Minica, Kelly and Mark Luetkehoelter, and Ed and Sanela Minica; 5 grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Harrison; and many other relatives and friends, including his former wife, Jeannette Minica. 

Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 27, 2016 in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and photos as well as sign the online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com. Mr. Minica will remain in state for those who wish to stop by the funeral home to pay respects and sign the book from Thursday through Sunday. Arrangements under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX.