Rowdy Shackelford, 85, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
Rowdy was born March 18, 1930 in Marathon, Texas to the late Lyndell and Merle Gulihur Shackelford. He was a heavy equipment operator in San Angelo for over 40 years, even returning to it after his initial retirement. He met and married the love of his life, Helen Morton, on July 23, 1983 here in San Angelo.
Rowdy served in the US Army, 1st Calvary Division, during the Korean War Operation Commando and was wounded in action on October 3, 1951. He was a longtime member of the Purple Heart, Chapter 740, and a lifetime member and former Commander of VFW Post 1815. He was also a longtime member of the Business Men's Bible Class at Rio Concho Manor and was a member of the First Methodist Church in Marathon.
Rowdy loved his family and spending quality time with them, especially his grandkids and now walks hand in hand in Heaven with his granddaughter, Brandi. He was an extremely avid story teller and would tell story's to anyone who would listen.
Rowdy was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Lois Farris and Janie Lindsey.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Helen Shackelford of San Angelo; step children, Sal and Linda Martinez of San Angelo, Jerry and Jody Guest of Big Spring, Sharon and Robert Baker of Big Spring and Kathy and Steve Wilha of Haltom City; brother, Mackey J. Shackelford and his wife Marilyn of Marathon, brother in law, Dewayne Lindsey of Rankin; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A time of visitation, remembrance and "story telling" will be held 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday at Johnson's Funeral Home. Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday at Johnson's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Darrell Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be members of the Purple Heart and honorary pallbearers will be his sons in law and grandsons.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Purple Heart Chapter 740, 325-227-2051 or can be sent c/o the family.

Jose "Joe" Juarez Zapata, 88, of San Angelo, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 31, 2016. He was born to the late, Donicio and Jesusita Juarez Zapata on May 22, 1927 in Del Rio, Texas. He married Andrea Jasso also in Del Rio. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Joe was known as a hard working man, that always put others before himself. When he spoke, everyone listened. At the age of 35, he gave his life to Christ. He was dedicated to his faith and even when he got to the point in which he could barely walk, he always managed to get to church. He was a member of Eglesia Casa De Restauracion. Joe also enjoyed fishing with family and friends. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandson, Ernest Zapata, Jr.; and siblings, Pablo Zapata, Teresa Ruiz, Delores Rodriguez and Otelia Cruz.
Survivors include his children, Jose Zapata, Jr., Maria Castaneda, Elodia Rios, Maria Herrera, Pablo Zapata, Diana Zapata, Ernest Zapata, Cynthia Zapata, and Robert Zapata; 20 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in the Johnson's Funeral Chapel with a time of visitation to follow. Pastor Alex Tenorio will officiate. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 also in the Johnson's Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Valerie Hubbard Taylor, 60, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Visitation will be held all day Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Shaffer Funeral Home in Robert Lee. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Robert Lee Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
Valerie was born in Coleman, TX on August 1, 1955 to Dole and Ettie Hubbard. She graduated from Bronte High School in 1973 and participated in the Longhorn Band and lettered in Basketball. She studied at American Commercial College in Abilene, in the area of Secretarial Science. She worked at the Sterling County Hospital and Robert Lee Care Center. She also worked at Sun Oil/Orynx at Silver, TX as a Secretary.
She was preceded in death by her son, William Tray Taylor, who died on August 9, 2010; parents, Dole and Ettie (Windham) Hubbard; siblings, Sheila Hubbard, Tonja Hubbard and Gary Hubbard.
Valerie is survived by her nieces and nephew, Aaron and Maranda Hood (Braylee, Brewer and Brennen), Sandra Flores and her dad Jessie Flores of Robert Lee, Kassey and Dean Lay (JayCee) of Mertzon and Misty and Rob Ferguson (Chloe) of Hamilton, Ohio.
She had many friends and was always willing to lend a hand. She had a natural caring spirit to help others. Her son Tray was her whole world and she had an aching heart ever since she lost him in 2010.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Robert Lee Care Center. Many blessing to all of you who cared for her since June of 2014. She always hoped and prayed that there would be a cure one day. Please pray for a cure and for the families out there suffering with the curse of Huntington's Disease.

Richard James Bain, Sr.
(November 1936-January 28, 2016) 
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." (Joshua 24:15) 
Our God called Richard James Bain, Sr. home to heaven on January 28, 2016). He was preceded in death by his parents Claude Rankin Bain and Grace Wells Bain. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Bain, daughter Joni Reese and son-in-law Kent Reese of Andrews TX, granddaughter Roseann Webb and her husband Greg of San Angelo TX, Kent Reese, Jr. and his wife Kaleena of Nashville TN, son Richard Bain, Jr, daughter-in-law Pam Bain, and grandson Caleb Bain of Silsbee TX, grandson Joshua Bain, his wife Michele, and great-grandchildren Josiah and Mayli of Moscow TX, and granddaughter Lynsi Murphy and her husband Andrew of Garland TX. He is also survived by siblings Gwen Cole, Helen Craig, June Perkins, Francis Shipman, Curtis Bain, Alvin Bain, and a great many nieces, nephews, beloved friends, colleagues, and former students. Richard's greatest passions were serving Jesus and loving his family. One of his favorite verses is 3 John 1:4, "I have no greater joy than to know that my children walk with the Lord." He is now walking the streets of heaven with Jesus and is waiting for us "on the far side banks of the Jordan" (a lyric from one of his favorite gospel songs). Richard's legacy of faith is nearly matched by the legacy of lives he changed through his life's work as an educator. He inspired everyone he taught to set goals and achieve their dreams. Richard Bain graduated second in his class at Barksdale TX High School in 1955 and received his bachelor's and M. Ed. from Sul Ross State University, where he graduated with honors. After obtaining his E. D. D. (Doctorate) from the University of Houston, he worked with the Texas Education Agency then served as Dean of Education at Sul Ross for many years. He then served as Asst. Superintendent and Superintendent at Monahans TX ISD before moving on to Andrews TX ISD as Assistant Superintendent. Richard and Pat moved to San Angelo to enjoy their retirement but both soon found themselves teaching in the Education Department at Angelo State University. Richard retired from ASU in 2014 and poured his time and energy into serving the Lord as a deacon at Glen Meadows Baptist in San Angelo. He was bold and compassionate in sharing his faith at every opportunity, especially through the jail ministry. Two services will be held. The first will be Monday, February 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Glen Meadows Baptist Church, 6002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo TX. Johnson's Funeral home of San Angelo is handling the arrangements. You may post messages to the family in their on-line guest book if desired. A second service will be held in Richard's hometown on Tuesday, February 2, at 10:00 at Barksdale Baptist Church, 200 Church Street, Barksdale TX. A graveside service will be held immediately following at Barksdale Cemetery in Barksdale TX. Nelson Funeral home of Camp Wood TX is handling the arrangements for the service in Barksdale

Jo Chriesman, 83, of San Angelo passed away Thursday, Jan. 28 at her home. Graveside dedication is at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1 in Fairmount Cemetery. Bishop Frank Drake will officiate. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Frances "Fran" Perdue and her father Robert Chriesman. She was loved and will be missed by her brother Robert Perdue and wife Chi; sister Julie Newman and partner Sally Tallmon; nephew Brian Newman and niece Liza Perdue; great-nephews Kyle and Zak Newman; great-niece Samanta Perdue; lifelong best friend Peggy Morrison and her son Scott; and kitty cat Blossom.

Throughout her life Jo experienced success in her work life. She was employed by GTE for over 40 years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she excelled at teaching Primary children.

To say Jo was selfless would be an understatement. Instead of continuing her education after graduating from San Angelo College she went to work to support her mother and siblings. Cultured and extremely intelligent, she infused us with her love for opera, classical and international music. She gave generously, had a passion for animal and environmental causes, and the Metropolitan Opera. Jo had a steel trap memory of the finest details such that every encounter she ever had with those in her life were significant and important. Socially at ease and adept at conversation one could always find a feisty and amiable encounter with her.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ty Hughston and Dr. Vayden Stanley; Shannon Home Health, especially Deanna and Donna; Gentiva Hospice; her steadfast sister and brother in the church, Trish and Herb, and caregiver Angie. Sally Tallmon's devotion and loving care in Jo's latter days gave her reason to look forward to waking up every morning. 

In lieu of flowers, Jo would request memorials be made to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue of San Angelo, or the Metropolitan Opera.
 

Saragosa (Sally) Luna Sablan, 71, peacefully passed from this earth January 27, 2016, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. Surrounded by loved ones as her soul ascended to Heaven, we know that she is safe in the arms of our Father. 
Sally was born to Manuel and Hilaria Juarez on October 20, 1944, in Carlsbad, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Joaquin Sablan, along with siblings Tony Juarez, Ramona Davis, Olivia Morin, and Linda Castillo. Sally is survived by sons Frank Sablan, and wife Ellen, and Sam Sablan and Deanna Watkins. Her grandchildren, Bryan, Brandi, and Ally Sablan, continually made her proud and brought her great joy. The newest light of her life was great-granddaughter, Aubree Sablan. Surviving siblings are Ernestina DeLeon, Phyllis Hannon, Sylvia Montalvo, Andy Franklin, Willie Juarez, and Gilbert Juarez. Sally is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, "adopted" sons, and beloved friends.
Sally worked for over thirty years with SAISD before retiring as cafeteria manager. No child ever went hungry when Ms. Sally was working. Active in the community throughout the years, Sally was a Girl Scout leader, head cook at summer Boy Scout Camp, cook at Christ the King Retreat Center, active volunteer at the English Tea, San Angelo Rodeo & Stock Show exhibits, March of Dimes and American Heart Association, and a faithful member of Holy Angels parish. Sally's gift was helping others.
Sally will surely spend eternity dancing and singing along to every George Strait song ever recorded. We will honor her memory and rejoice for the time she was with us on earth, for we know that we shall see her again in Heaven. As believers, we take comfort in God's promise. 
Visitation will be held Monday, Feb. 1 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel, beginning at 5:00 p.m., with the Rosary recitation at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Greenwell officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 
To all those who knew and loved Sally, remember her well and choose to help others in her honor.

Kenneth Hardy Turnbo passed away January 30, 2016.
Hardy was born September 15, 1934 in San Angelo, TX to S.T. and Lois Rebecca Turnbo. Hardy attended John H Regan Elementary, Edison Jr. High, and graduated from San Angelo High School in 1953. He spent 2 years in the U.S. Air Force, worked 12 years for Gandy’s Creamery as a Route supervisor. He entered the ranching business in 1963. He along with his father-in-law Merton West operated the Door Key Headquarters Ranch for 40 years under the name West and Turnbo. Raising Champion livestock was very important to him. 
Hardy was a member of the Christoval United Methodist Church. He served 15 years on the Christoval ISD Board of Trustees, 14 years of that as Board President. 
Hardy is survived by his wife Ann of 60 years, daughters Molly (Dwain) Stewart, Kelly (George) Kuykendall all of Christoval. Four grandchildren Brian Stewart of Dallas, Scott (Courtney) Stewart of Abilene, Kenneth Kuykendall, (Amber Minor) of Christoval, and Janay Kuykendall of Christoval; four great grandchildren Lane and Madalyn Grace Kuykendall, and Tynli Tait and Jaxon Gray Stewart. Hardy is survived by one sister Janie (Philip) Bryant of San Angelo. One niece Michele (Scott) Ward, Kate and Lauren Ward. One nephew Matt Bryant of Frisco, A very special friend Sabra Whitley. George (Vickie) DeWolf of Medina TX. Jose and Catalina Huerta and their children Claudia, Joe, and Emmanuel.- Jose was Hardy’s “right hand man” in the ranching business. A special thank you to Gentiva Hospice and Cedar Manor nursing staff, special care unit.
In memory of Hardy please donate to his favorite charity West Texas Rehab or Charity of your Choice.
A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home from 6:00 to 7:30 PM Monday, February 1, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday February 2, 2016 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Reverend Cathy McCorkle presiding.