Bernice Adelee McNease, 81, of Albuquerque, NM and former longtime resident of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Albuquerque. She was born to the late, Montrivell and Catherine Dell Jackson Eden on May 27, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas. Bernice married Kenneth Larry McNease in Port Arthur in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 2007. She retired as a circulation clerk with the Livestock Weekly publication. She was a charter member of St. Mark Presbyterian Church in San Angelo and later became a member of Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church in NM. She volunteered with many organizations such as the American Cancer Society, San Angelo Community Medical Center, and Fort Concho RSVP. Bernice will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant daughter, Catherine Ellen McNease; son, Larry Paul McNease; sister, Patsy Bennett; and nephew, Barry Bennett. 
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Rodney Fred and Donna McNease; granddaughters, Alexandra Adelee McNease and Sandra Stewart; great grandchildren, Madison, Tyler and Abigail Stewart; brother-in-law, Willie Smith Bennett; niece, Carol Perry and her family; nephew, Monty Bennett; and a number of other relatives and friends. 
An open time of visitation for those wishing to pay respects and sign the guestbook at Johnson's Funeral Home on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 5, 2015 in the Fairmount Cemetery. Rev. Craig Meyers will officiate. 

Renowned antique telephone collector, Odis Wallace LeVrier, 89, passed away Friday. He was born August 6, 1926 in Sour Lake, Texas to Arthur and Jewell LeVrier. 
Odis loved working on telephones including installing rural lines while in his teens. Later, he worked for Western Electric and then Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Co installing and repairing telephone equipment. In 1956, while working in Arizona, he met and married Iris Bickle. They traveled with Kellogg for several years and then settled in Kingman, Arizona working at the local telephone company. Odis and Iris later moved to San Angelo where he worked for Sace, Inc. In 1974 he formed his own company, House of Telephones, and also worked for Allied Communications.
Odis was known for his extensive collection of antique telephones and an elaborate Model HO gauge railroad layout at his home. But he will be fondly remembered for his resourcefulness, humor and his love of family.
He is survived by his wife, Iris; daughter Vicki Allan of Austin; Yvonne Ezell of San Angelo; and Annette Argabright (Steve) of Dallas. Grandchildren are Christopher, Ryan and Jeremy Scroggins; Brandon (Katy), Brandi and August Ezell; and Annessa and Sara Argabright. Great grandchildren are Zoe and Damien Scroggins, and Oliver Argabright. Other family survivors are sisters-in-law Bernice LeVrier, Frances LeVrier, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jewel and Arthur LeVrier; brothers Arthur and Hugh; sister Gladys Boyd and husband Valry; son Kurt LeVrier; nephew Grady LeVrier; and beloved dog, Marta.
Odis, a decorated World War II Naval Veteran, was active in Lions Club International, International Telephone Pioneers of America, Concho Valley Telephone Pioneers Association of San Angelo, Antique Telephone Collectors Association, the Railroad Museum, was a charter member of Telephone Collectors International, as well as other organizations.
Graveside Services will be Wednesday, October 7th, at noon, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, officiated by Stan Whites of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of San Angelo or the charity of choice. 

Peggy Jeanellen (Jeannie) Caton Fleming went home to her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ and her husband Rick Fleming, Sr. and her father James Caton at 3:24 am, Thursday, October 1, 2015.
Jeannie was born September 2, 1958 in Salina, Kansas to James Caton and Eunice Holsenbeck Caton. She attended Wall Grade School and graduated from Rockport-Fulton High School in Rockport, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick Fleming, Sr. and father, James Caton and in-laws, Roe and Inez Fleming.
Jeannie is survived by her mother, Eunice Caton; one brother, Wade Caton and wife Deborah of San Angelo, TX; one sister, Beverly Robertson and husband Ray of Rockport, TX; two sons, Jeff Fleming, Sr. and wife Darlene of San Angelo, TX and Rick Fleming, Jr. and wife Chelsea of San Angelo, TX; two daughters, Amanda Fleming and Josh Osgood of Christoval, TX and Amber Bowman and Raymond Allen of San Angelo, TX; one step daughter, Suzette Gibbs and husband Cody of Kerrville, TX; sixteen grandchildren, Stephanie, Amber, Jeff, Jr. and Nicholas Fleming, Ashlyn, Trey, Trent and Adyson Fleming, DaCoda Fleming, Zachary, Ian and Launa Chatman, Chrystian Fleming, Jaydyn Bowman, Peyton and Landyn Allen; two nieces, Jody Hampton and Julie DeLaMure; two nephews, James Chadwick and Shawn Caton.
Visitation will be held all day Friday, October 2, 2015 at the funeral home with family present 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015 at CrossPointe Fellowship Church located at 4210 Coliseum Drive with Pastor Ramona Oliver officiating with interment to follow at Grape Creek Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.

Angela Martinez 100, died Wednesday. at a local care center.
Prayer service will be at 7:00 pm, Friday, October 2, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.
Graveside Service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Angela is survived by son, Lenard Hernandez of San Angelo, TX, daughters, Isabel Hernanderz of Mexico and Estella Fernanderz of Chicago, IL

Family and friends mourn the loss of Larry Ward, beloved brother, friend, colleague and genuinely all around good person. He often expressed sincere gratefulness for what he called his 'wonderful and blessed life.'

Larry was born in Bronte, Texas, February 7, 1953.
His life spanned a wide range of interests, competencies and accomplishments. He was a gentle man, determined, quiet and caring—a deep thinking man. He stood firm in his values which meant at times he was also a rebel, and an adventurer, as well as patriot.

At 17 he rebelled against the establishment by leaving school rather than conform to a haircut-rule, and toured Texas playing the drums in a rock-and-roll band. And by contrast, later served his country, in the US Air Force earning the Air Force Commendation Medal. His sense of adventure eventually led him, a few years ago, to quit his job, sell his house and take off on a sabbatical, traveling across the country, visiting friends and family.

Much of his early music interest and business sense was keenly honed under the guidance of Leonard King, laying the foundation for Larry's broad skill set -and eventually to his excellent reputation as the "go to" problem solver in the retail music business.

He earned his Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Psychology, leading to a long career in Psychological counseling. He was a purposeful, devoted and maximally committed caseworker, influencing many challenged individuals to turn their lives around. Working with both Special needs kids, and devoting his time to drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, Larry positively influenced many lives and families.

Larry's known by many through his creativity, competence, crafting and performing wonderful songs while also nurturing other musicians and songwriters in developing their talents. Larry's songwriting included beautiful, moving love songs, and folk songs describing people he knew (Windmill Man, and Roger Allen's Potter's Wheel.) He crafted upbeat songs (Get Happy) and humorous songs (Procrastination Blues) and country/americana songs (Second Hand Man) as well as many faith-based songs.

He was a founding member of the 1st Saturday Chicken Pickers group and active as an organizer, performer, and soundman at the 2nd Thursday Concerts at the Chicken Farm Art Center.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents Alice and Garland Ward, and his brother Gerald Ward. He is survived by his daughter Aubrey K. Ward, his sisters, Judy Ward, Glenna Damstra, Rita Parr, and Sandra Strickland, 9 nieces and nephews, twenty-two great nieces and nephews, and his dear friend Vicky Bagwell.

In his recent struggle with cancer, Larry expressed deep appreciation to the Shannon Medical community, especially those who worked with such dedication to the end of his struggle – Dr. Hume and Dr. Cummings.

Larry will be deeply missed but remembered lovingly by so many—a man full of gratitude for a blessed life.

Memorial services will be held at the Unity Church, Sunday, October 4, 2015, at 2:30 pm followed by a "Celebration of Life" at 4pm with food,
refreshments and music at the Chicken Farm Art Center,
2505 Martin Luther King Blvd.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his name may be made to the
Chicken Farm Art Center -Artist Development Fund,
or to the cause of your choice.

Rayburne W. Russell, 93, of San Angelo, Texas, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015.

Family visitation is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel with Dr. James Hassell of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

He was born on March 4, 1922, in Lubbock, Texas, to Charlie and Etta Durham Russell.

Ray Russell retired from the Santa Fe Railroad after 35 years of service. He was a veteran of WWII, serving on a PT boat in the Mediterranean through at least six major battles.

He and his wife of 67 years were members of the First Baptist Church for over 54 years.

He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Danny; and his wife, Rose Ellen. He is survived by his youngest son Robert; his daughter-in-law, Sonja; and two grandsons, Toby and Tyler.