Melba Virginia Sylvester, 99, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, in North Richland Hills, Texas surrounded by family.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in a private service at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with her son, Dr. David Sylvester officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sylvester was born May 22, 1924 in Bunkerhill, Illinois to C.H. and Mable Wolff. Melba was raised in San Angelo. She attended North Texas State Teacher's College in Denton, Howard Payne College in Brownwood, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Melba married Pastor Chester Sylvester on January 23, 1945 in San Angelo. He passed away on April 23, 2015. She was a devoted pastor's wife and partnered with her husband in ministry in Texas Baptist churches for more than sixty years.

Survivors include her son, Dr. David Sylvester and wife Danéta of Hurst; her grandson, Andrew Sylvester and wife Katrina of Hurst; a niece, Shirley Essary Patterson of East Texas; a nephew, grandniece Judy Smith of East Texas, Warren Wolff of Havasu City, Arizona. Melba was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Newton Wolff, and Albert Wolff; and a sister, Faye Wolff Essary.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Tuesday
June 6, 2023
11:00 AM  
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens  
4989 FM Highway 1223
San Angelo, TX 76905

Ann Oliver Middleton, of San Angelo, one of five children born to Helen Sherrill and Wallace B. Oliver, came into this life on May 1, 1925, in Winters, Texas, and passed away at home on May 23, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the First Presbyterian Church in San Angelo with Rev. Joel Moore officiating. Following the Memorial Service there will be a “Celebration of Life” reception at the San Angelo Country Club River Room from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Ann graduated from Winters High School in 1942 and attended Trinity University in San Antonio. In 1946, she married William O. “Midd” Middleton of Ballinger, Texas. After raising their four children and spending forty-eight years together, he preceded her in passing in 1994.

Ann was a loving wife and mother and a faithful servant of our Lord. She was an integral member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ballinger for over forty years. She served as a Sunday School teacher, was an ordained Deacon and Elder for multiple years, and became a Trustee in 1987. As a volunteer, she served on the Ballinger ISD School Board, delivered Meals on Wheels, and was active in the business community. Ann was an astute businesswoman, creating a successful forty-year retail career as the owner of Middleton’s Dress Shop. Women from all around West Texas enjoyed shopping at Middleton’s. Ann loved going to the Dallas Market to pick out beautiful clothes for her faithful patrons and always felt blessed by the friendships she made throughout the years. In her spare time, Ann enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling with Midd in their motorhome and abroad, and playing golf, cards, or games with her friends.

Ann moved to San Angelo in 1996 and rekindled many old friendships and made new ones. She continued delivering meals to the elderly and volunteered in the Shannon Hospital gift shop. Ann became dear friends with the ladies in her “Friday Lunch Bunch” and enjoyed the camaraderie of her bridge groups. Ann was an excellent bridge player into her 90’s and her competitive spirit was fun to witness as she always played to win. In 2020, Ann moved into a private residence and was blessed beyond measure by her loving caregivers Ida Luna, Maria Saucedo, and Lucy Barley. They provided impeccable care as well as hours of fun and laughter, which added much happiness and joy these past few years. Ann was truly adored by all who knew her. Her sparkling blue eyes would light up when loved ones came to visit, and her laugh was contagious. Ann’s kind heart and generous spirit throughout her long, beautiful life was an example to all as she loved unconditionally and faithfully exemplified in the Lord’s Fruits of the Spirit.

Ann is survived by her four children who were the loves of her life: Susan and Lawrence “Bub” Williams of San Angelo; Bill Middleton of Dallas; Shirley and Roger Albert of San Angelo; and Stacy and Jeff Kovach of Coppell. She is also survived by her six grandchildren and their spouses, as well as ten great grandchildren: Bryant and Alison Williams of Dripping Springs and children Carter, Jack, and Grace; Lal and Becca Williams of Lubbock and children Brentley, Indie, and Ellis Ann; Ashley and Odus “Boogie” Wittenburg of Dripping Springs and children Will, Brooke, and Ty; Ryan and Liz Albert and daughter Peyton; and Riley Kovach and Olivia Kovach of Lubbock. Ann cherished her family, loved the Lord, and left a legacy in her footsteps. Although our family will miss her dearly, we find comfort in knowing “Sweet Mom” is in the presence of Jesus surrounded by her family and friends in Heaven.

The family extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. L. Yeatts, MD; Hospice of San Angelo/WTRC; and Darla Teague, RN, for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given in her honor to the First Presbyterian Church of Ballinger or San Angelo, Meals on Wheels, Hospice of San Angelo/WTRC, or to the charity of one’s choice.

Memorial Service

Friday, June 16, 2023

3:00PM

First Presbyterian Church 
32 N. Irving Street 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Celebration Of Life

Friday, June 16, 2023

4:30PM - 6:30PM

San Angelo Country Club River Room 
1609 Country Club Road 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Melva Jean Weeks, 82, was born on September 24, 1940, in Lamesa, TX. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family June 1, 2023, and now in her final resting place in heaven.

Melva graduated High School from Water Valley ISD in 1958 where she was a Majorette and involved in sports. She married her high school sweetheart, Jodie Weeks of Carlsbad in 1958. She worked at San Angelo State School as a Vocational Trainer for 25 years before she retired in 1996.

Melva was an active member of Southgate Church of Christ. Her priorities were serving God in every way possible.

Melva is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Juanita Rogers. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jodie Weeks; daughters, Debbie McCabe and husband Melvin of Robert Lee, TX, Connie Goree and husband Miles of San Angelo, TX; Grandchildren, Andrew McCabe (Brandi), Danyale Keim (Ryan), Trenton McCabe (Clara), Colby Biggerstaff (Jaime); 12 Great Grandchildren; Brother, Darrell Rogers and Wife Connie; Sister Dian Noelke; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Southgate Church of Christ with a burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of San Angelo for all their love and care. Also, many thanks to Dr. Carl Anderton and Dr. Cheraku for taking great care of Melva.

Memorials can be directed to The San Angelo Christian Academy in loving memory of Melva Weeks.

Visitation

Friday, June 2, 2023

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Saturday, June 3, 2023

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Southgate Church Of Christ 
528 Country Club Rd 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Thomas Eldon Easterling, 80, of San Angelo, passed away at home with the assistance of Hospice on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, after a long battle of complicated illnesses.

Tom was born on May 21, 1943 to John Wilber Easterling and Elsie Wilson Easterling in Mineral Wells. After Tom graduated from Odessa High School, he went on to study Mortuary Science at the Dallas Mortuary Institute.

In 1964, Tom married Jo Ann McReynolds and they had 58 years of marriage together. Tom and Jo Ann went on to have two children.

He was drafted and joined the Navy in 1966. After an honorable discharge, he worked for a short time for several family-owned funeral homes in the Permian Basin and in San Angelo before opening his own funeral home, Easterling Funeral Home, in Odessa.

One of the things that made him happiest was a visit to the coast to enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean.

Tom was predeceased by his father, John W. Easterling and his mother, Elsie O. Wilson Easterling, his oldest brother, Wayne Easterling and his youngest brother, Ron F. "Floyd" Easterling.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann McReynolds Easterling of the home; a daughter, Kimm Ferrell and husband Scott of Abilene; a son, Brian Easterling of San Angelo; five grandchildren and step grandchildren, Tanner Easterling, Alex Easterling, Jenay Hernandez, Rader Ferrell and Juddson Ferrell; and many nieces and nephews.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gentiva Hospice of San Angelo, 116 W. Concho Ave., San Angelo, Texas 76903, in his honor.

Glenna Faye Masters Box was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and succumbed to the disease passing peacefully in her sleep on May 18, 2023 at the age of 91.

Graveside services will be at 12:00 PM Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Hobbs Cemetery in Fisher County, Texas with Perry Westmoreland officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home of San Angelo.

Mrs. Box was born on August 7, 1931, in Rotan to Alonzo Lewis Masters and Ida Pearl Weems Masters. She was raised on the family farm in Fisher County. She graduated from high school in Roby in 1947 and went on to attend Hardin Simmons University where she graduated in 1948 as a Registered Nurse. Glenna met the love of her life, Lee Oren Box, Jr., a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army, and the two married in January 1955. In 1962, Lee's career took the couple to Eldorado where they were blessed with a baby boy, Glen Lee. Lee's career took the family to several locations including Christoval; San Angelo; Barinas, Venezuela; Hobbs, New Mexico; Midland and finally back to San Angelo. After settling in San Angelo, Glenna and Lee purchased a small business in July 1972 called Equipment and Repair where they worked with their young son and others to grow the company. In 1973, the company moved to a larger facility and was renamed E&R Supply. Glenna worked side by side with her husband in the family business until her retirement in 2014. E&R Supply is still in business today in the same location with Lee continuing to run the operation. Glenna became a grandmother in March 2004, to grandson Colby Cash Box.

Mrs. Box was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Ida Pearl Masters; and nephews, Terry and Tommy Lewis.

She is survived by her husband and faithful caregiver, Lee, of San Angelo; son, Glen Lee Box of Austin; grandson, Colby Cash Box of Austin; brother William Masters and wife Irene of Snyder; brother, Charles Masters and wife Mary Ann of Snyder; nieces, Melinda Maninger, Charlotte Wilson, Kristi Masters, several great nieces and nephews and a host of dear friends.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Saturday
June 3, 2023
12:00 PM  
Hobbs Cemetery  
368 FM 611
Rotan, TX 79546

Janice L. Kelsey (Jan) passed away on May 29, 2023. She is survived by one son, Larry S. Melton Jr. Jan was born October 17, 1933 in Terre Haute, Indiana. She grew up in Portland, Indiana and graduated from Portland High school in 1951. After graduation she attended Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana; for one year. She then pursued a career in Radiologic Technology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland; graduating in 1954.

Jan was also an accomplished pianist, serving numerous churches in San Angelo as their pianist/organist. The American Cancer Society was one of her volunteer commitments, being named “Volunteer of the Year” during her service. She was implemental in establishing a Radiologic Society, while working at San Angelo Community Hospital she helped bring radiology students to Community for their clinical work. Jan loved to play bunco and bridge, scrabble and traveling with her husband. Together they visited all 50 states and 6 continents. She was a friend to all and will be missed.

Services will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to be made to the St. Mark Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society or the Arthritis Foundation.

Memorial Service

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

2:00PM

St. Mark's Presbyterian Church 
2506 Johnson Street 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Russel Dale Johnson age 91, passes away peacefully on May 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Russel was born on February 6, 1932, to Leroy and Mary (Melvin) Johnson in Gravity, Iowa on the family farm. He graduated from Gravity High School and went on to enlist in the Air Force (810th Air Division, 95th Wing Field Bombadier Maintenance) where he was an engine conditioning mechanic on the B-36 squadron and was on the first plane to land on the island of Wake as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean war. He met and married the Love of his life Shirley (Ingram) Johnson on May 24,1959. He started his career with Northern Natural Gas, Northern Gas Pipeline, Midcon and Occidental Petroleum where he retired as Area Superintendent in Mountain View, OK.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Johnson, children Mary (Neal) McHone of Conroe, TX, Mark (Debra) Johnson of Sugar Land, TX, Terri (Jeff) Pittman of San Angelo, TX; grandchildren, Christopher McHone, Jonathan McHone, Sabra Pittman, Mallory Pittman, Hannah Johnson, Jack Johnson, Braden Johnson and great grandchild Jace McHone. He is also survived by his brother Edward Johnson of Gravity, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Mary Johnson; brothers, Ivan and Brice Johnson; sisters, Irene Neibling and Clara Tribolet.

A burial will be held in Gravity, Iowa at a later date.

Tillman Bradley, 83, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, May 28, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

Tillman was born in Quitaque, TX to parents Evalyne (Messemer) and Jack Bradley. He met and married Freddie Martha French in 1961. They lived in Guymon, OK before moving to San Angelo, TX in 1979. He worked for and retired from GTE, and then worked for WSC Communications until he retired. He was a member of Southgate Church of Christ.

He is survived by daughters Andrea, Sandra and Suzanna and their husbands, sister-in-law Beth Kammerer, cousins James Taylor and Gary Witcher, Sr., as well as a niece, a nephew, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice, Dr. Forlano, R.N. Darlene Barajas, and the wonderful aides for their loving care during his illness. 

A family memorial will be held at the family cemetery in Quitaque.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to San Angelo Christian Academy, San Angelo, TX.

Joe W. Parrish, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior, May 28, 2023. He was born in San Angelo, Texas on November 14, 1959, to J. W. and Mattie Parrish. He attended Lake View High School. He was employed by Ethicon for 37 years.

Joe was an adventurous person and had many hobbies. He obtained his pilot’s license in the 1990’s and loved flying his Cessna plane. He also enjoyed scuba diving, playing golf, building, and flying remote controlled airplanes and helicopters, collecting guns, and shooting at the gun range. He also loved movies and watching his favorite TV shows (over and over and over) including Little House on the Prairie, The Beverly Hillbillies, and his more modern favorites, Friends and Everybody Loves Raymond. He had an especially soft spot for dogs. His two “boys”, Junior and Colton loved him very much and were with him until the end. He was a proud and loving father to his daughter.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Traci Forrest and husband Keith; granddaughter, Kendall Forrest; brother, Mike Parrish; and nieces Patricia Riggins and Crystal Johns.

A special thank you to Ken Gully, Billy and Marissa Sellman and Roger Bailey for always helping him with whatever he needed. Also, thank you to Alice who was always there for him. He loved you very much.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Daddy, my heart is broken that you are gone, but I am so glad that you are at peace.

On May 19, 2023, Brian Lee Signorelli III went to be with God. Brian Signorelli (nicknamed Papa to his family and CT to his beloved friends) was born in Santa Maria, California on April 1, 1996, to Brian Lee Signorelli Jr and Leticia Jeanette Herrera. Brian not only leaves behind his parents but also his two brothers Anthony and Dominic, his sister Chloe and all who loved him.

On his first day of practice at Angelo State University, Brian showed up in a crop top t-shirt. He thought it'd be funny considering how hot it was. So, he was named CT that day to all his Angelo State Rugby teammates. He poured his heart and soul into the rugby field. He moved on to play in Dallas, but he always came back to coach the new guys. He wanted to make sure his winning team was still a refuge for players to join in the game.

Brian was a beautiful selfless soul who made sure everyone was taken care of before himself. He was a great protector of those that needed help and always sought those in need. He will be extremely missed and will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those that he touched.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00PM – 7:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2023, at Angelo State University Stephen’s Chapel (1965 S. Johnson Street.) The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at The First Christian Church in San Angelo. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Anthony Signorelli, Dominic Signorelli, Cornelius Wells, Robert Brayton, Brian Herrera and Raymond Ayala. Serving as honorary pallbearers are the Angelo State Rugby Team Dallas Harlequin’s.

Visitation

Friday, June 2, 2023

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Stephens Chapel Angelo State University 
1965 S. Johnson Street 
San Angelo, TX 76909

Funeral Service

Saturday, June 3, 2023

10:00AM

First Christian Church 
29 N Oaks St. 
San Angelo, TX 76903