Bill Somers Hall of San Angelo, Texas passed away on June 16, 2017 in Austin, Texas at the age of 87. He was born in Wilson, Oklahoma on May 1, 1930 to Sam Wayne and Marie Hall.

He spent his childhood in Wilson and Ardmore, Oklahoma and subsequently moved to Sherman, Texas as his father moved for his employment after the Depression. He enlisted in the United States Marines at the age of 16 to help support his family. He was honored to be sent to the Sea School as a Marine and was stationed aboard the USS Boxer aircraft carrier prior to the Korean War. Bill was very proud of his service in the Marines and reenlisted. After completing his military service, he attended North Texas State University where he met his future wife Barbara Jean Borger, from San Angelo, Texas, on a blind date. They were married on January 5, 1954 in Denton, Texas.

Bill was a very social person and excelled in relationships with others. He never met a stranger. He was a story teller and often told stories about his life including his childhood in Wilson and being in the Trojan fraternity at North Texas with his brother. If you were with him for over two minutes, he had you laughing. This talent led him into advertising and sales where he worked at the San Angelo Standard-Times and in insurance sales. Subsequently, he found his perfect job working for General Telephone Directory Company as a Yellow Page salesman for over 20 years. He traveled throughout Texas for his job on a weekly basis sacrificing time with his family yet providing them with a secure home.

He was an avid golfer and played every chance he could get weather permitting in San Angelo at Santa Fe, Bentwood, Quicksand, and most frequently Riverside golf courses. Even after his health limited his capacity to play, he still drove to the course to visit with his fellow golfing buddies. And, he rarely missed his daily beer.

Bill is survived by daughter Jan Trantham and husband, Sam, of Lakeway, Texas; son Jimmy Alan Hall of Wimberley, Texas; and son Jeffrey Hall and wife, Tricia of Austin, Texas; his brother, Jerry Hall of Georgetown, Texas; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

His wife Barbara Jean Hall passed away on April 24, 2017. A double memorial service celebrating them will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Harper Funeral Home with a private Interment to follow the service. Memorial gifts can be made to the charity of your choice.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
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Trisha passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at a local nursing home. She was born Patricia Ann Williams on March 4, 1954 in Brady, TX to James and Irene (Turk) Williams. She married Bobby D. Nichols on November 20, 1970.
Trisha had a variety of employment in her lifetime and was very accomplished at all of them.
Everyone called her Trisha, she loved motorcycles and had many friends. She loved animals, plants, and life. She never met a stranger. She would help anyone no matter who you were. Everything had a purpose to Trisha even if it was broken, she thought there was a place for it and wouldn’t throw it away.
She loved her family and friends dearly. Her favorite saying was, “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!” Trisha had a heart of gold.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Irene Williams. She is survived by her sister, Darlene Lampier (Mickey) and brothers, David Williams (Lisea) and Jimmy Williams (Michelle), all of San Angelo, her husband, Bobby D. Nichols of Austin. Also, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and her special friend, Roxey Cotta.
Memorials can be made to Kindred Hospice, 112 W. Concho Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903
A Memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel.

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryce Tanner DuPree, age 24, on Thursday, June 22, 2017. 
A loving son, brother, and doting uncle, Bryce possessed a deep interest in all things involving the outdoors, was a gifted ham radio operator, receiving his first license at the young age of thirteen, and was a fierce competitor at Trap and Skeet Tournaments. Bryce’s heart and love for others showed most prominently in the first meeting. He will be greatly missed by all residents of the St. Angelus, where he was always generous with his time and quick to lend a hand.
Bryce is mourned by his parents, Karen and Gerry, sister Amanda, brother Cody, along with his extended family, nieces and nephews, who will miss his big hugs and contagious laughs above all. 
Services at Fairmount Cemetery will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
Please forward condolences to the St. Angelus Retirement Home, located at 15 N. Van Buren St. in San Angelo, TX 76901. The family request memorials be made to the Angelo Clay Bird Association, 13525 Duncan Rd., San Angelo, TX 76904.

Jim Grissen, 70, born September 4, 1946, in San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home June 19, 2017. 

He is survived by his wife of 25 years Deborah Brown Grissen, his son Justin Grissen and wife Amy of Dallas, granddaughters Ruthie and Greer Grissen, Deborah's children Angie West of Chicago and Andrew West of Austin, Deborah's mother Mrs. Nancy Evans Brown, in-laws Mr. and Mrs. John Randolph Winston III of Lufkin, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Evans Brown of San Angelo, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by his mother Mrs. Tomasine Armstrong and his father Mr. James Grissen.

An Eagle Scout and a varsity football player at San Angelo Central High School, Mr. Grissen graduated in 1964 and proceeded to play football on scholarship at Southern Methodist University. He went on to graduate from Texas Tech University in 1968. 

He was the recipient of numerous prestigious awards during his forty-year tenure as an agent for New York Life.

Having a true passion and love for the game of golf, Mr. Grissen’s decades-long relationship with San Angelo Country Club was a cornerstone in his life. Lovingly nicknamed his “country home” by the friends he adored, SACC was a place where he served on the Board of Directors, as Tournament Chairman, won the Men’s Club Championship in 1983, and finished infinite rounds in the role of friend, husband, father, brother, and sportsman. 

To know Mr. Grissen was to know his generous spirit, his faith, his wit, his devotion to family, beloved pets, and his lifelong commitment to the greatest friends anyone could hope for in life. 

He was a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church.

A celebration of life will be held at San Angelo Country Club this Friday, June 23rd, at 7pm.
Casual attire.

Memorials can be made to:
• The Jim Grissen Memorial Fund 
annually supporting Central High School Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams
PO Box 2690, San Angelo, TX 76902
• First United Methodist Church of San Angelo
• or a charity of your choice

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Ralph J. Derby Sr. "Papa" , 85, of San Angelo, TX, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born in Mason, TX on December 19, 1931 to Bud Frank Derby and Gussie Smart Derby. Ralph was a graduate of San Angelo High School class of 1949. He was married to Betty Jean Hudson who was the mother of his children. On November 21, 1974 he married Bana Lee Stidevent and they enjoyed 36 years together. Ralph served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954, gaining the rank of Sergeant. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a staking engineer for several telecommunication and electric companies , finally retiring from Concho Valley Electric Co-op after 21 years of service. Ralph was a award winning artist and wood carver. He was well known for carving hummingbirds and giving them to his special friends. He was also an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting arrowheads, and exploring caves. He was a faithful Christian who loved God and his church, and he made it his mission to teach his grandchildren about the love of Christ. He loved to travel with his family as well as spend time enjoying sporting events and other activities in which his grandchildren participated. He is survived by his daughters: Teresa Smith of Mountain Home, TX and Susanne Strickland and husband Ronnie of Midland, TX and his son, JD Derby and wife Elayne of Kerrville, TX. He also leaves to cherish his memory 9 grandchildren, Aubrey, David, Laura, Blake, Brandon, Coryl, Blayze, Ravyn, and Wynter, 12 great-grandchildren, his brother, Frank Derby of San Angelo, TX and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bana; his sister, Violet Kinyon and a son-in-law, Joel Smith. Services for Mr. Derby will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home and will be officiated by Paul Shero. Burial will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be sent to San Angelo Christian Academy or the charity of your choice. Condolence messages for the family can be left at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com