Gary Austin Collins, 51, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Shannon Hospital with his family and friends at his side. A memorial service will be held from 4-7p.m., July 27, 2015 at his sister’s residence in Grape Creek. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/ Grape Creek.
Gary was born on July 3, 1964 to William “Bill” and Gypsy Long Collins at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo.
Gary was diagnosed on December 3, 2014 with congestive heart failure, diabetes, hypertension and cirrhosis of the liver. As much as he tried to do the things that gave him happiness in life, his body failed him and his attempts were futile. With each doctor’s visit that his sister took him to, the realization started sinking in that his health wasn’t good. Gary lived his life on his terms and made no excuses for the choices he made. You either loved him or didn’t. It was simple and easy to understand. Gary never met a stranger and was always there for his friends. Special thanks for Aubry Long and Jo Ann Davis for accepting him and loving him on his terms. Gary and Carrie had a special relationship that grew deeper from toddlers to teens to adults. Gary had an infectious smile and loved to laugh. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Gypsy Long Collins in 1984 and his father William Austin Collins in 2001.
He is survived by his sister, Carrie Collins and wife Amanda, special cousins, Charlotte Sebesta and Ricky Long as well as many aunts, uncles , cousins and friends.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that you do and unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness for someone who is in need and do so in Gary’s name.

William T. Jones, 79, of Big Spring passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Visitation will be from 5 PM to 7 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10 AM Monday, July 27, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Survived by son Thomas R. Perryman-Jones of San Angelo and daughter Debra Franklin of Jacksonville, FL.

Mary Elizabeth Rushing, 98, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 peacefully
surrounded by her family. Family visitation will be 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Wall Protestant Cemetery with Dr. Jimmy Ray Watson officiating. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

On November 4, 1916 Mary was born to Robert and Ruby Harris in Wartrace,
Tennessee. Her family moved to San Angelo, Texas when she was nine years
old. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1934, married in 1938 and
worked for Lubyʼs Cafeteria for 25 years. Mother raised eight children and was
a hard worker. She was the glue that held the family together, always having
poise and respect for others. Rest in peace, you deserve it.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Kenneth and David; two
infant daughters, one brother, two sisters, and two son-in-laws.

She is survived by sons, Darrell (Ann) Rushing of Miles, Larry (Gloria) Rushing
of San Angelo, daughters, Patricia (Louis) Watson, Elizabeth (Orvie) Jenkins all
of San Angelo, Barbara McAda of Portland, OR, Glenda (Paul) Jones of Denison,
brother, L.L. "Brownie" (Bennie) Harris of San Angelo. Grandchildren are Derek,
Jimmy, Debra, Jeffery, Kendra, Mindy, Devin, Beth, Ricci, Lance, Cory, Alisha,
Chase, Graeme, Layton, Nineteen Great Grandchildren, Seven Great Great-
Grandchildren, daughters-in-law, Billie Rushing of Sterling City and Gracie
Rushing of San Angelo

The family would like to thank the Regency House for their love and care of
our mother for the last 7 ½ years, A special thanks to Amanda, Susan and
Rose.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to The American Cancer
Society or your favorite charity.

Juanita Schlagal Yocham, 97, homemaker of Big Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in Big Lake. She was born to the late, Harry Ernest and Martha Minnie Zeibig Schlagal on Tuesday, November 13, 1917 in Crowell, Texas. Juanita married Russell Ruth Yocham on December 25, 1945 in Yuma, Arizona. She was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church and a devoted Christian lady. She was known for her cooking and quilting talents. Juanita was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Her greatest joys always stemmed from her grandchildren. Family and friends will forever remember Juanita any time they are around Bingo, Las Vegas, or horse racing events. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 3 grandchildren; and siblings, Robert Schlagal, Loise Brown, and Margaret Phillips.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Claude H. Adams & Brenda, Roy Lee Adams & Eudora, Evelyn Smith & James A. "Tony", and Walter "Randy" Yocham & Alpha; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; numerous great great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A time of visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home on Friday, July 24, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Johnson's Funeral Chapel, San Angelo . Interment will follow in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, San Angelo.  The family requests donations are sent to the West Texas Rehabilitation at www.westtxrehab.org or the West Texas Boys' Ranch at www.wtbr.org . Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.

 Willard L. Meister was called to be with the Lord on July 21, 2015, at the age of 96. 
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Clara. They were married sixty years.
Willard was born in Red Oak, Missouri to George and Pearl Meister. He was a WWII veteran serving the Army Air Force in Normandy, Rhineland, Central Europe and No. France. 
Willard enjoyed hiking the outdoors, especially in Arizona, building things of wood and working in his yard and garden. He wrote multiple poems about family, people he met and things of life. For the last ten years his close companion was his dearly loved dog Ginger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, several siblings, grandson Gregory, granddaughter Erica and son-in-law Manuel. 
Willard is survived by his son, Rod Meister and his wife Joyce; daughters, Glenda Meister and Paulette Hernandez; granddaughter, Kristy Wiggers; great grandchildren, Kayla and Kyle Wiggers; and several nieces and nephews.
Open visitation will be held all day Friday, July 24, 2015 at Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way with family present 6-8 p.m. Burial will take place in Springfield Missouri.
The family appreciates Senior Care and Hospice of San Angelo for his recent care.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a favorite charity or Hospice of San Angelo.