Claudia J. Ayers, 92, affectionately known as Nibbs, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2016. A family visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Johnson's Funeral Home. A private burial will be held in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date. Nibbs was born January 30, 1923 in Van Buren, AK. She was full of life and laughter. She never met a stranger and always had a smile on her face. A longtime member of the DAV, Nibbs volunteered at Wilford Hall Hospital at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. She was always able to brighten the day of the patients and staff. A woman of faith, she knew the words to every hymn. Nibbs came to San Angelo in 2008 to be with her sister-in-law and partner in mischief, Ladelle Ayers Carter and niece, Cindy Martin Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband John Alton Ayers and her sons, Clifford and Glenn Pond. She has one daughter Dianne Woodruff. Nibbs is survived by her best friend, Ladelle Ayers Carter; close friends Nancy and Sam Morton; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Hill, Lelia Pate and Bettye Ayers, and many loving nieces and nephews

LEORIA B. MILLER, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at her home in San Angelo, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Lee was born on November 29, 1927, in Abilene, Texas, to Ernest L. Smith and Georgia B. Smith and graduated from Wiley High School in 1944. In 1964, she moved to San Angelo where she was employed for many years in the banking industry. She worked at various times for Texas Bank, Southwest Bank and Central National Bank. She was well known and highly regarded for her banking skills and the personal attention she gave her customers. While living in San Angelo, she met and married Franklin N. Miller in 1974. They enjoyed 30 years together until his death in 2004.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings and husband Franklin N. Miller. She is survived by her sister Louise Wishcamper of Abilene, TX, children Diane Soloff (Court) of San Angelo and Daniel Fowler (Nancy) of Kooskia, ID. Also surviving are grandchildren Julie Jewell (Larry) and Kevin Dierschke of San Angelo, Missy Huling (Grant) of Leander, TX, Shanna Beth Fowler of Rock Springs, TX, Trevor Soloff (Connie) of Apex, NC, Ashleigh Soloff of Fairfax, VA, ten great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, her former husband and friend Gus Fowler (Laquida) and her beloved canine companion "Bonsai". 
The family is very appreciative of the wonderful care provided by the Doctors, Nurses and staff of the San Angelo Community Medical Center, The Springs, the Senior Care Center and Hospice of San Angelo, all of whom were so kind and compassionate during these past few months. Her final days were made especially comfortable by round the clock care from Dorothy, Carolyn and Marilyn.
Visitation will be at Johnson's Funeral Home from 6:00 till 8:00 pm Thursday, January 21. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 22, at 10:30 am at Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Mills Caraway officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of San Angelo.

Clay John Keeney, 95, of San Angelo, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 in San Angelo. He was born to the late, Oscar and Maud Word Keeney on November 30, 1920 in Menard County, Texas. Clay married Ethel Wilson on January 23, 1942. He was a member of Johnson Street Church of Christ. Clay retired after over 40 years of civil service with Goodfellow AFB. He was a member of the International Lion's Club. He enjoyed traveling and camping as well as spending time at his lake house in Colorado City. He could fix just about anything. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Survivors include his sons, Don Keeney and his wife, Betty, and Kenneth Keeney and his wife, Linda; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hoelscher, Jayland Keeney, Kris Keeney and Keith Keeney; six great grandchildren, Kanton, Katie, Cole, Carter, Cami, and Case; sister, Dorothy Henry and her husband, Travis; brother, Sam Keeney and his wife, Mary Lee; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in the Eldorado Cemetery. Dr. Tommy King will officiate. Those unable to attend services may stop by the funeral home to sign the guestbook on Tuesday.

Lacy Oldham Age 86 died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Shannon Medical Center. Lacy was born November 6, 1929 in Palestine, Texas to Lacy and Opal Oldham. He married Nancy Rhea on May 4, 1952 in Palestine, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Oldham; daughter and son-in-law, Mitzi and Bill Riddle; brother, Harold Oldham of Palestine, Texas; sister, Janice Kelly of Clinton, Miss; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Lacy and Opal Oldham; sisters, Louise Bass, Geraldine and Kathlyn Oldham. He was a sales representative for Behrens Inc. / Cardinal Health of Waco, Texas for 34 years, retiring in March of 1995. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2016 in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Kathleen “Kakie” Shaughness Carter beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2016 at her residence. She was born October 24, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Thomas and Susanne (Weber) Shaughness. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in elementary education and was a member of Pi Beta Phi with whom she made lifelong friends. After starting as an elementary school teacher in Denver, Colorado and Houston, Texas she met the love of her life James “Jim” Carter whom she married in Dallas, Texas on October 6, 1967. After locating in San Angelo, Texas, she continued as a teacher until the birth of her sons.

She was active in the community through her service with the Junior League of San Angelo, Meals for the Elderly, United Way of Concho Valley and Santa Rita Elementary PTA. She was an avid reader and enjoyed time with her many friends and family especially her grandkids. She cherished her time and experiences with her friends in the Breakfast Club, West Texas Readers, and playing Mahjong.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother and sister Patricia who died as an infant.

Kathleen is survived by her husband of 48 years, Jim Carter of San Angelo, sons, James (Kristin) Carter of Dallas, Texas, Stephen (Missy) Carter of Round Mountain, Texas, sister, Francis (Roger) La Pierre of Austin Texas, sister, Ann (Bill) Collings of Austin, Texas, brother, Tom (Jane) Shaughness of Austin, Texas, and grandsons, Benjamin, Cash and Sam.

Family visitation will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 1:00pm, January 21, 2016, at Fairmount Cemetery with Tommy King, Minister of Johnson Street Church of Christ, officiating. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Suggested memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers may be made to the Meals for the Elderly, American Heart Association, or charity of your choice.

Dorothy Pauline Holler of Sterling City passed into the arms of our heavenly father in the early morning hours of January 15, 2016 at San Angelo Community Medical Center. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 3 pm until 5 at The First Baptist Church of Sterling City. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church at 2 pm on Monday, January 18, 2016 with graveside and burial following at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way with Max Gunn officiating.
Dorothy, or “Granny” as she was affectionately known by literally everyone, was born on January 27, 1927 in Howard County at her parent’s home. In attendance to her birth was her future husband, Roy, who was only six months old, his mother serving as midwife and was noted as saying, “Lookie here, Jake, I got me a daughter-in-law!”
Granny married Roy Holler on November 15, 1942 and began a fulfilling career as a wife and mother and eventual grandmother.
Among her favorite pastimes were fishing, garage sales, bingo, and Las Vegas and although it wasn’t her favorite pastime, she was an amazing cook and she was well-known for feeding her famous beans to anyone who walked into her home.
Granny was a notorious spoiler of children and a justice warrior for those she believed that were mistreated for, as anyone soon discovered, you did not mess with her grandkids. Ever.
In closing, Granny was a kind and ornery woman with a big heart and an unfailing love for her family. She had a smile that lit up the room and a twinkle in her eye that brightened the world. When she laughed, she didn’t just laugh, she let loose a riotous belly laugh that shook the rafters and chased the blues away. She was a nurturer, an encourager, a travel buddy, a confidant, and a special one-of-a-kind woman who will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
She leaves behind daughter, Margaret Ann Millard of Sterling City and son-in-law, Mike; her son, Charles “Buzz” Holler of Water Valley and her daughter-in-law, Linda; and daughter, Paula Kay Gaston of Sterling City and her son-in-law, David; in addition to her beloved grandchildren, Debbie, Chris, Camie, Billy, Jason, Chuck, Charlette, Cathy, Melody, Jana, Justin, Barbie, and Kisha, thirty-four great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. 
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Sonny” Holler; her parents, Jake and Cora Joiner; stepmother Hazel Joiner; sister, Jean Joiner; her daughter, Linda Jean Williams; her son-in-law, Pat; and her grandchild, Melinda Holler.
Her family thanks the nurses, doctors, and caregivers at Sterling City Nursing Home and San Angelo Community Medical Center for their wonderful care during her final days.