Jim Grady Garmon of Wall, Texas, age 73, took his last breath here on earth and his first one in Heaven on November 15, 2016. Surrounded by his loving family, Jim peacefully went to be with his best friend and Savior, Lord Jesus Christ at a local nursing home.
Jim was born in Wall, Texas on May 15, 1943 to Fred and Mary D. Garmon. Jim attended Baptist Bible College in Springville, Missouri and Sul Ross University campus location in Uvalde, Texas.
He married his loving wife of 37 years, Betty Sue Roberts on June 8, 1979. Jim lived most his life in Uvalde and Wall, Texas. Jim was a licensed Baptist minister. He was an active member of the Veribest Baptist Church. Jim loved learning Spanish and made several mission trips to Honduras.
He loved his Lord and enjoyed listening to Gospel music, especially the Gaither Homecoming videos. Jim enjoyed listening to and watching his favorite preachers including Lester Roloff, WA Chriswell, Adrian Rogers, and Charles Stanley. Jim was a prayer warrior, a devout reader of the Word of God and spent much time talking to his Lord.
He loved to hunt, drive around on the family farms, and loved spending time with his dog Buddy. Jim loved football and was a Dallas Cowboy’s fan. He loved to read, with the Bible being his favorite book to read. He also received many blessings from his favorite author, Watchman Nee. 
Following in his dad’s footsteps, Jim was a water well driller. He was appointed and served several terms as a board member of the Texas Water Development Council.
Jim is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Garmon of Wall, son, Travis and his wife Kaci, their sons, Jarrett and Jensen of San Angelo, son Clayton Garmon and his wife Brittany, their children Kenzie and Klaytin Grady of Wall, Texas, niece Donna Garmon, numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, Martha Roberts, and brothers Donald and Ralph Garmon.
Pallbearers will be W.C. Smith, Jr., Les Duncan, Dan Reed, Brian Halfmann, Norman Dierschke, and Charlie Ray.
The family offers heartful thanks to Geri, LaChieale, Elise, Kim and all the staff of Regency House. Thank you also to Greta and staff of Kindred Hospice.
Family visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. Celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home with Reverend Joe West and Reverend Chad Leutwyler officiating. Burial will follow in the Wall Cemetery.
Family and friends can offer condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com

Ruth May Dalton, 91, of San Angelo, passed away on November 12, 2016 at home in Justin, Texas. 
Ruth was born on February 28, 1925 to Benjamin and Dosha (Chapman) Jackson in Anton, Texas. Ruth was a homemaker, raising her three children. On December 4, 1941, she married Jess Dalton in Anton. She was an avid bowler and loved cooking all the many vegetables Jess grew in his garden. 
Ruth is survived by her two sons, Eddie Theron Dalton of Garland, TX, Gregory Lynn (Valerie) Dalton of Bay Point, CA; Daughter, Debbie May (Randall) Haire of Justin, TX; Three Grandsons, Mike Dalton, Ted Dalton, Brian Dalton; Three Granddaughters, Amanda Parmelly, Monica Dalton, Dianna Aufderheide; eight great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Lawrence and Dosha Elizabeth Jackson, husband, Jess C Dalton along with seven brothers and sisters.
Family visitation will be held from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, November 18, 2016, at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Chaplain Mike Andress, officiating. Burial will take place in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to her caregiver, Ben Reeves; along with Cheri Pinchback, Becky Greathouse and numerous neighbors for all the love and care shown to mother. Words can not express our gratitude.
The family suggests memorials be made to Envoy Hospice, 1412 W Magnolia, Suite 100 Fort Worth, Texas 76104.

Hunter Daniel Griffin of Eldorado, TX was born and passed away on November 8, 2016 at 9:35 AM.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, November 12th at Eldorado Cemetery Chapel with Pastor McBride of Eldorado First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be followed at Eldorado Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Hunter Daniel Griffin was born at Shannon Women and Children's Center to Kathryn Dena Griffin on November 8, 2016. Hunter was Kathryn's first and was always considered to be a miracle from the start. Although his heart never had the chance to beat outside the womb, he will continue to live on through the hearts of the many others that loved him. 

Hunter Daniel is survived by Kathryn Griffin (mother), Kristopher Barham (father), Grandfather/Grandmother Craig and Cyndi Griffin, Grandfather Kieth Barham, Tera and Ricky Plata (aunt/uncle), Clayton Griffin (uncle), Great-Grandparents Judy and Larry Robinson, Alene and Leon Sexton and Don and Shirley Mitchell.

Memorials may be given to The White Rose Support Group at Shannon Women's and Children's Hospital.

The family of Hunter Daniel Griffin wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Kelly Wilson and all of the wonderful nurses and various other staff with Shannon Women's and Children's who helped us through this heartbreaking time.

Diana M. Cadena, 45, of San Angelo, passed away on November 7, 2016 at her residence. 

Diana was born on January 5, 1971 to Estevan and Carolina (Gutierrez) Montez in San Angelo. She worked as a Travel Agent for numerous years in Texas. Diana was an avid traveler, having visited many locations in the USA and several abroad. On April 30, 2016, she married Hector in San Angelo. She was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church, where she was baptized and received her sacraments. Diana and Hector enjoyed going kayaking together, spending time with their pets and she loved scrap booking and sewing.

Diana is survived by her loving spouse Hector, parents, Estevan and Carolina Montez, brother, Jim Montez, sister, Alicia (Joe) Parrish, brother, George (Elizabeth) Montez all of San Angelo, sister, Maria L. (Armando) Sosa of San Antonio, brother, Richard (Debbie) Montez of Arlington along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents, Jesus and Tiburcia Gutierrez, Paternal Grandmother, Vicenta Gutierrez and Paternal Grandfather, Santiago Montez.

Rosary will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the St. Margaret Catholic Church, with Father Santiago Udayar, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Kindred Hospice, 112 W Concho Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903.

Donald Lee Hughes, 78, of San Angelo, passed away on Saturday November 5, 2016 at his residence.

He was born on November 25, 1937 to Louie and Mae (Evans) Hughes in Joplin, MO. On March 3, 1955, he married Nadine Parker in San Angelo, TX. Donnie worked as a truck driver for most of his life. Donnie was a foster parent of approximately 150 children over the span of 22 years. He loved to hunt and fish, loved to play practical jokes and tease everyone he came across, as well as spend time with his family. 

He was a member of Full Gospel Assembly Church. 

Donnie is survived by his loving spouse of 61 years, Nadine, three sons, Andy of Dallas, David of San Angelo, Rendon of Wichita, KS; his in-laws, Don and Maxine Whitesell, Beryl, Bobby, and Jerry Parker all of San Angelo, TX; a sister, Sharon K. Barnett of Pittsburg, KS, and host of nieces, nephews, grand children, and great grand children.

He was preceded in death by parents, siblings, Ronald, David, Nancy, and Jackie; and a daughter, Debra Ann Hughes.

Memorial services will be held 11:00am Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Full Gospel Assembly Church with L. C. Messer and Shirley Cheesman, officiating, under the direction of San Angelo Funeral Home

Special thanks to all of the nurses and staff of Hospice of San Angelo for their dedicated and loving care provided to Donnie.

Argelia Lira, 56, of Lewisville went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, November 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 15, 1960 in Brady, TX., to Tomas Rosas and Antonia (Perez) Lira Sr. 

Argelia was a proud member of the San Angelo Central High School Band, class of 1979. She loved baking. During the Christmas season, she would bake cookies and goodies to give as Christmas gifts. Argelia loved sports; her Dallas Cowboys, she would go to Thanksgiving Day games when possible; her Texas Rangers, she went to as many home games that she could and attended all the home games of the 2010 and 2011 World Series; her Dallas Stars, she went to games when possible, especially New Year’s Eve ones.

To honor her you are more than welcome to wear her team colors or your team colors or purple. She loved purple.
Argelia loved Country music, especially George Strait and Brook and Dunn and all kinds of Tejano music. 
Argelia worked for Sears in her early working years. Later, she was called to work for Red Wing Shoes. She used to be a “floater” manager. That position took her to travel the country. That lead to her being able to travel with her sister and brother to the locations she worked. She finally settled down to manage a store in Carrollton.

Family visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with rosary at 7:00pm on Saturday, November 12, 2016, with Jessie Aguirre, officiating at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

She is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, her father and numerous aunts and uncles.

Survivors include her mother, Antonia P. Lira, sister, San Juana Lira and brother, Tomas Lira Jr., 
all of San Angelo, TX.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Central High School band at http://www.chsbobcatband.org or to your local high school band, The National Kidney Foundation at https://www.kidney.org/support or to a charity of your choice.

Dwight William Thacker, 36, of San Angelo formerly of Bellville, TX., joined the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Dwight, affectionately known as Dub, was born August 4, 1980 in Houston, Texas to Sharon Eileen Perry Thacker and Larry Thomas Thacker. He graduated from Bowie High School in Austin in 1998. Dub lived and worked in Bellville but had recently moved to San Angelo to attend Howard College. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, father and friend to everyone. Dub was revered by peers and coworkers as a loyal, hardworking and dedicated person. Dub never met a stranger and had the most incredible giving spirit and heart. In his spare time, he loved fishing, cook-offs and grilling for family and friends. He also loved baseball and football. The pride and joy of his life was his son Trent. Dub will be dearly missed and his life and love will live on in our hearts. He is survived by his Mother, Eileen Cook, of Bellville; his Twin Sister, Karen Fishbeck, of Bellville; his Father and Step-mother, Tom and Belinda Thacker, of Jones, Creek; his Brothers, Jim Thacker and wife, Becky, and Steve Thacker and wife, Maurie; his Grandparents, Dwight Thacker, of Angleton, Bill and Jerry Perry, of San Angelo, and C.W and Lynda Hunter, of Jones Creek; his Son, Trent Thacker, of Tucson, AZ; Trent’s Mother, Loralye Fiscus, of Tucson, AZ; his nieces and nephews, Callie, Tyler and Eli Fishbeck, Jake, Sydney, Baily and Ben Thacker; his Aunts and Uncles, Allen and Vicki Perry, Connie and Mark Moore, Marsha and Dan Mathis; his Cousins, Perry and Colin Moore and Bryan Perry. He is survived by a host of friends who dearly loved him. A graveside service will be held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Fairmount Cemetery. There will be a Memorial Service and Celebration of Dub’s Life at 10:30 A.M., on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Bellville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Young Life Program of Bellville, Bellville - TX383, 208 Lisa Ln Bellville, TX 77418-3402.

Donna Kay Killam Longest, 65, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Fri., Nov. 11, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. She was the second daughter of four children born to David “D.T.” and Vida Lois Killam in Tom Green County on May 30, 1951. Kay was married to Steve Robertson and together they shared one child, their pride and joy, Tammy Michelle Robertson.
Kay had a passion early on in life to help and serve others. Early in her career she was a firefighter for the San Angelo Regional Airport where she drove the large aircraft firetruck. Having driven this large truck, it was no problem for Kay, a person of tiny stature, to be able to handle the large Suburban she later would be seen driving around town. She then pursued a career in law enforcement with the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Dept. Then she moved on to work patrol for the San Angelo Police Dept. where she later would retire. After working for the SAPD, she moved on to working as an investigator for the County Attorney Family Violence Prosecution Unit. She was a former board member of the Concho Valley Rape Crisis Center. Kay attended College Hills Baptist Church with family and grandson Sean. Her most recent accomplishment was being elected Tom Green County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace for two terms. As someone involved in the Concho Valley Republican Women and Pachyderm Club, Kay recently insisted on making a stop at the drive-in voting location to cast her vote in the presidential election on a trip to the emergency room.
Kay had a love for life. She enjoyed family and friends, hunting and fishing. Kay could light up a room with her smile and spunky personality. It never mattered what kind of day she was having; she was always concerned about your day and was always there any way she could help. Kay is very loved and will be missed by many.
Kay is preceded in death by her father and stepmother Doris Killam, her mother, Vida Lois Killam, her older sister Carol Fisher, and younger brother Bob Killam, all of San Angelo. She also is preceded in death by her only daughter, Tammy Robertson Hayes. Kay is survived by her brother Don Killam and wife Barbara of San Angelo, stepbrother Greg Bouligny and wife Stevie, stepsister Carol William and husband Allan of San Antonio. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Kaci Griffith and husband Cody, Kleyton Kasner, and Hailie Hayes and six great-grandchildren—the oldest being the “Little Man” of her life and her campaign partner for the past 7 years, Sean Patrick Hayes.
The family wants to express its deep appreciation and thanks on Kay’s behalf to her cousin and special caregivers Mindy and Leonard Branaman, her office staff, Linda Simpson and Rachel Buck, and to the JPs who were all her best friends and helped her immeasurably during her illness. They would also like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Shannon Hospital for the exceptional care given to Kay during her illness.
A visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will be held followed by a Memorial Service at 11:30 A.M., Monday, November 14, 2016 at College Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Lakan Mariano officiating. 
Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Fisher, David Fisher, Sean Hayes, Kleyton Kasner, Cody Griffith, Uriah VanderMeade, Sayer Killam and Kalen Killam.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com

Wade L. Ford, 83, passed away at 6:47 P.M. surrounded by family on November 7, 2016, at San Angelo Community Medical Center. 
He was born on January 22, 1933, in San Angelo to Wade Ozelle and Zula Mae Armour Ford. He graduated from Lake View High School in 1951 and attended San Angelo College. Wade was a corporal in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. On June 11, 1955, Wade married his high school sweetheart, Betty Sue Cauley, in San Angelo where they have resided for 61 years. They have two daughters. 
Wade was the co-owner and manager of Ford Brothers Aluminum Body Works. He became involved in auto restoration, specializing in vintage Rolls Royces and other rare cars. He won many trophies and awards for his work, and became renowned for his expertise and craftsmanship in antique automobile restoration. 
Wade was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America for over 40 years. He also attended Lifepoint Baptist Church. He was a loyal and trusted friend and a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. 
Wade was preceded in death by his parents, Wade O. and Zula Ford; an infant sister, Daphne; a brother-in-law, Orval Earl Cauley; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Ford, of San Angelo; his oldest daughter, Brenda King and Son-in-law, Tony, of Flower Mound, TX; his youngest daughter, Stephanie Walden and son-in-law, Chad, of San Angelo; a granddaughter, Lauren King, of Flower Mound, TX; and a grandson, Cole Walden, of San Angelo.
Other survivors include: a brother, C.J. Ford, and wife Joyce; and two sisters, Charlene Cauley, and husband Leo; and Betty Butts, and husband, Don all of San Angelo. Brothers and sisters-in-law include: Bob and Patsy Waren, Lehman and Roxie Cauley and Ronnie and Sandra Bruton, all of San Angelo. Wade also has many nephews and nieces as well as many great nephews and great nieces. 
The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 11, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Clatworthy officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Harper Funeral Home. Nephews will be pallbearers for the service. 
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com

Frieda Annie Weise Gross passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016.
Frieda was born in New Bern in Williamson County, Texas to Robert Weise and Pauline Thessimeier Weise. She was the youngest of fourteen children. She became a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on April 6, 1917. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Eola for 78 years.
Frieda entered into marriage with Berthold Gross on February 3 1932 in the St. John Lutheran Church in Thrall Texas.
Mrs. Gross is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, parents, and siblings. 
God blessed them with two daughters, Birdie Fay Gross Pool, and Betty Ann Gross Wiley, two grandchildren Natalie Griego and Todd Wiley, and five great-grandchildren: Sydney, Nicholas, Mia, Lauren, and Rome. She is also remembered by her loving nephews and nieces, and many, many friends
Frieda loved to travel to visit her California family, especially at Christmas. She loved to cook, make quilts, and crochet. She was also an avid Rangers Fan.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Mt Calvary Lutheran Church, PO Box 636, Eola, Texas 76937, or to a church of your choice
A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at First United Methodist Church 37 E. Beauregard, San Angelo, Thursday November 10 at 10:00 AM with burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends can sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com
A Celebration of Life for Frieda's 100th Birthday will be held as planned on November 19.