Butch Davis was born on June 21, 1939 in Robert Lee, Texas to Emory Copeland “DooDad” and Corena “Tena” Davis. Surrounded by his family, he passed from this world on August 22, 2015 at the age of 76.
Butch grew up in Robert Lee, Texas and was the youngest of four brothers. He graduated from Robert Lee High School in 1957 and attended San Angelo College. He was a talented musician, but speech was his favorite class.
In the summer of 1958, at a baseball game in his hometown, Butch laid eyes on Carolyn Sue Johnson, who was in town visiting her sister. Less than a year later, he drove across three states to marry his Mississippi girl. They were married 56 years and had three children, Donna, Barry, and Carrie. During their life together, they called many towns home, including Robert Lee, Sweetwater, Mertzon, San Angelo, and Seguin. Strong in his faith, he was a Christian and a Baptist.
Butch Davis loved his family, but also had a passion for business. His working life began in the Coke County Courthouse; he soon moved on to the retail sector. He was a talented and highly respected businessman. He was happiest meeting and greeting people while walking the aisles of B & W Merchandise and Del-Tex Candy Company. He continued his career as a business owner. He owned and operated grocery stores, restaurants, and other retail operations in San Angelo, Robert Lee, and Bronte. Butch loved his customers, and they loved him. He truly never met a stranger.
After retirement, Butch devoted his life and his time to his family. He and Carolyn traveled throughout the United States together, and time spent on trips in the RV brought him joy. Butch was the kind of father who always had time for his children and grandchildren. He loved long phone conversations and visits, and you could count on him to make you laugh with his quick wit. Butch was fair-minded and an optimist, traits he passed on to his family.
He was civic minded too, receiving recognition from many organizations and clubs he supported along the way. He served as a Director of the West Texas Boys Ranch and was a member of the Robert Lee School Board. He was named the NCWA Candy Distributor of the Year, an award he treasured.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Corena and Emory Davis, and his brothers, Vaughn Davis and Garland Davis.
Butch is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Davis, of San Angelo; his children, Donna Poehls of Bronte, Barry Davis and wife Leigh of Southlake, and Carrie Westbrook and husband Bobby of Christoval; his brother, Waymond “Copie” Davis and wife Jean of Dime Box; his grandchildren, Brandon Poehls and wife Jennifer, Will Davis, Lindsay Davis, Jackson Davis, Keeley Westbrook, and Emily Westbrook; his great-granddaughter, Hannah Poehls; his sister-in-law, Peggy Davis of Robert Lee; and a host of special family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Poehls, Will Davis, Jackson Davis, Jacky Preslar, Waid Davis, Glenn Davis, Gary Davis, and Copie Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Neil, Albert Cobb, William “Bill” Havins, and Weldon Kidd.
Visitation will be held at Shaffer Funeral Home in Robert Lee, Texas on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 from 6pm-8pm. A service celebrating the life of Butch Davis will be held graveside at the Robert Lee Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Hayrick Lodge Cemetery Association, 981 Paint Creek Road, Robert Lee, Texas 76945 or a charity of your choice.
The family is grateful for the compassion and care shown by Shannon West Texas Memorial Hospital doctors, nurses, and staff.
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Jimmie Bearden, 70, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Grape Creek.
She is survived by her husband, Luke Bearden of Grape Creek; sons, Luke Bearden Jr. and wife April, Shad Bearden both of Grape Creek; brother, Charles Young; sisters Clara Holden, Elanore Taylor and Jean Petty; grandson, Lance Dakota Bearden.

Suzanne Marie Zentner, 55, of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully on August 23, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness.
Suzanne was born April 1, 1960 in San Angelo to Theresia Breitbach Zentner and the late Joe F. Zentner. She was a happy child, attending the Gingerbread House Kindergarten School at the age of 3 ½, then Holy Angels Catholic Elementary School, John Glenn Jr. High, and graduated from Central High School in 1978. In the fall of 1978, she moved to Lubbock, Texas and attended Texas Tech University where she graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in German and French. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority where she held the position of Secretary.
During her time at Texas Tech she took summer courses with her profession and friends at Wien, Austria and travelled through Europe, visited her grandmother and relatives in Germany. In 1984 she moved to Dallas where she joined the Law Firm of Haynes and Boone. Later, in 1986, Suzanne had to move home with her mother because the MS had progressed! Her deep faith and love for God carried her through her disease for many years. She faithfully attended the Christian Church of San Angelo for over 20 years. With deep appreciation to the friends of her church who helped her so much over the years, we thank you.
She is survived by her mother Theresia (Terrie Zentner); her beloved brother Felix John Zentner of Studio City, California; sister Laurel Jean Zentner-Johnson and husband Kerry of Hillsboro, Texas; auntie Millie Mueller of Long Beach, California; cousins: Betty Zentner-Sheffield of San Angelo, Karen and Bob Zentner and Dr. Christiane Hack with husband Gert and their son Konstantin of Heidelberg, Germany, and Peter Breitbach and wife Daniela and their daughter Fransiska of Munchen, Germany; and all of her numerous friends.
Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Greenwell officiating. Burial will follow Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home. Pallbearers are John Burnett, Kevin O. Butler, Philip Gandy, Ferd Koehn, Dr. Chris Sloan, Mark Zentner, Dr. Scott Zentner, and Tomas Zentner.
Our special thanks goes to the wonderful caregivers over the years, most specially to Clauda and Christine.
Should you wish to do a memorial in honor of Suzanne, you may do so by making a donation to the MS Society or to one of your preferred charities.

Graveside services for Darlene Jones Croad, 74, of San Angelo, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 24, 2015 in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Darlene passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 in Los Cruces, NM. She was born to A.J. and Loraine Lawrence Thomas on Tuesday, March 11, 1941 in Gorman, Texas. Darlene married Evans Croad on March 14, 1980 in San Angelo. She retired over 25 years ago from Ethicon and was of the Church of Christ faith. Darlene was known as a happy person, always working with her hands crocheting and crafting. In her younger years she loved to dance, especially ballroom and western style. Darlene strived to please those she cared about and was known for her calming personality. After her stroke, she kept busy with countless jigsaw puzzles. Darlene will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her father, A.J. Thomas; and daughter, Jean Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Evans Croad; mother, Loraine Lawrence Barrett; son, Vance Jones; 3 grandchildren, Annie, Rosie and Wendy; 9 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.

Gloria A. Mata, 83, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday 8/23/2015 in San Angelo.

Prayer Service will be 7 pm Tuesday, 8/25/2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 10 am, Wednesday 8/26/2015 at Robert Massie with Pastor Daniel Olivan of Segunda Iglesia Bautista, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Gloria Alejandro Mata was born in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico to Juan Alvarez Alejandro and Maria deJesus Rocha Martinez on 07/01/1932. She married Jose Jesus Mata on July 24, 1955 in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. She was a wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family knew her as someone who was loving, caring, and nurturing. She devoted much of her time reading her bible and sharing and instilling her faith in the family and with others. She was a faithful member of Segunda Iglesia Bautista.

Gloria Mata is preceded in death by her parents, 11 siblings and grandchild Rebecca Eve Mata.

Gloria Mata is survived by loving husband Jose Jesus Mata and children Joe Mata, Adriana Robledo and husband Armando, Sylvia Flores and husband Noe, Julian Mata and wife Margaret, Lupe Mata and wife Gloria, Johnny Mata and wife Maria, Rosemary Mata, and Jaime Mata. 21 Grand children and 3 Great-Grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Joe Mata III, Andrew Mata, Marcos Mata, Jacob Flores, Lupe P. Mata, Johnny Mata Jr., Mario Mata, Amador Mata.