Boyd Boitnott, 95, of San Angelo,passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born to the late, "Dean" Daniel Webster and Etta Pendley Boitnott on Wednesday, May 21, 1919 in Hepner, Oregon. He married, Barbara Ann Holmes on April 17, 1962 in Houston. Boyd served in the United States Navy during World War II at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. He worked a number of years as an engineer in the oil industry. He attended the First Baptist Church, San Angelo. Boyd was a quiet and private man who contributed to the world as we know it in ways that most will never know. He enjoyed his time flying as a private pilot throughout the southwest and Canada. His heart was in geophysical realms. He had a beautiful mind, always working on inventions and patents. Boyd's independent spirit and sense of honor will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Frances Boitnott Holmes; and grandson, Michael Boitnott.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Barbara Boitnott; children and their spouses, Boyd and JoMyrl Boitnott, Kathy Goates, Carolyn and Timothy Blackmon, and Linda and Thomas Dickinson; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Reverend Monsignor James Alton Plagens, senior priest at St. Ann's Church in Midland, died Friday, April 17, 2015, following complications from lung cancer. He was 77.

A Rosary and Vigil for Msgr. Plagens will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2015, at St. Ann's Church, 1906 W. Texas Ave., Midland. A Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, at St. Ann's Church. His body will be cremated and burial will be at the St. Lawrence Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2015.

Msgr. Plagens was born on February 15, 1938, in Bryan, Texas. He was baptized at St. Joseph's Church in Bryan on March 10, 1938. After graduating from Wall High School, Msgr. Plagens earned his Associates Degree from San Angelo College in 1959. He attended seminary at St. Mary's in Lebanon, Kentucky (1959-62), and the North American College and Gregorian University, in Rome (1962-1966). Msgr. Plagens was in Rome at the time of the Second Vatican Council and later returned upon the 50th anniversary of the council in 2013. He was honored with the title of "Monsignor" (Chaplain to His Holiness) in February 2009.

Msgr. Plagens was ordained a priest in the Diocese of San Angelo on December 18, 1965 by Bishop Francis F. Reh, at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

His first assignment was at St. Mary's Church in Odessa (assistant pastor, 1966-1970), during which time he also served Our Lady of Lourdes in Imperial and St. Isidore in Coyanosa. Assignments that followed were at St. Therese in Carlsbad, Texas, and St. Paschal in Sterling City (pastor, 1970-1971); Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ozona, (pastor, 1971-1977); St. Francis of Assisi, Abilene, (pastor, 1977-1981); St. Ambrose in Wall and Holy Family in Mereta, (pastor, 1982-1992); St. Patrick in Brady and St. Francis Xavier in Melvin, (pastor, 1992-1996); Director of Parish Leadership in the diocesan office (1996-1999); Sacred Heart and St. Thomas parishes in Big Spring (pastor, 1999-2008), and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Big Spring (parochial administrator, 2000). Msgr. Plagens served St. Ann's in Midland as Senior Priest (2008-2011). His official retirement date was December 31, 2011.

Msgr. Plagens spent two years studying at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. (1980-1982), receiving his Master of Arts in Liturgical Studies. He received two appointments as Promoter of Justice for the Diocese of San Angelo in 1991 and 1994.

Msgr. Plagens' knowledge of church liturgy ran deep. He served as chairperson for the Diocesan Liturgy Committee for many years; was a member of the board of directors on the Southwest Liturgy Conference, and a member of the National Federation of the Diocesan Liturgy Commission. He was a member of the diocesan Senate of Priests.

A once avid downhill snow skier, he was known by parishioners for his kindness, soft-spoken compassion and love of food. Msgr. Plagens provided gentle counsel to thousands of West Texas Catholics during a vocation that spanned 49 years. His hobbies included playing and watching tennis, family genealogy, cooking (and eating!), and travel.

Msgr. Plagens is preceded in death by his mother, Victoria Opersteny Plagens, and father, Edward Plagens, Sr., both formerly of Bryan, Texas; brother Norman Plagens, formerly of Rankin, Texas; brother Clarence Plagens, formerly of Rockwall, Texas; Emory Lero, brother-in-law, formerly of Bryan, Texas, and Wanda Plagens, sister-in-law, formerly of Hamilton, Texas.

He is survived by seven of nine siblings: brother Milton Plagens and his wife, Albina, of San Angelo, Texas; sister Alice Lero, of Bryan, Texas; brother Edward Plagens Jr., and wife, Bernadette, of St. Lawrence, Texas; brother Frank Plagens and wife, Cathy, of Richardson, Texas; brother Donald Plagens and wife, Lynn, of Hamilton, Texas; brother Earl, and wife, Sheila, of Colorado City, Texas; brother Robert Plagens, and wife, Cathy, of Bryan, Texas; sister-in-law Georgia Plagens, of Midland; sister-in-law Leigh Plagens, of Rockwall, Texas, and 30 nieces and nephews.

When Msgr. Plagens was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, Team Plagens was formed. Four loving and caring couples from St. Ann's came forward to unite with the Plagens' family to help provide care, medical support and comfort for James. They are Ed and Terrie Martinez, Tony and Nanette Paredes, Rene and Nancy del Villar, and Torivio and Norma Duran.

In lieu of flowers, please prayerfully consider a donation in Msgr. Plagens' memory to Catholic Relief Services, c/o Diocese of San Angelo, Box 1829, San Angelo, TX, 76902.

Pansy L. Bosworth, 80, longtime resident of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015. She was born Wednesday, October 3, 1934 in Iraan, Texas to the late, Elijah Thomas "Bill" and Mamie Alma McDonald Clendening. Pansy married the love of her life, Halbert "Hal" Bosworth the summer of 1958 in San Angelo. She worked as a supervisor both for Verizon and Shannon Medical Center, retiring 15 years ago. Pansy was a member of Southland Baptist Church, where she remained active for a number of years. Pansy was a talented artist and crafter, especially in the areas of painting, drawing and sewing. She was known for her outspoken nature and giving heart. Her independent spirit will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. Pansy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Pat Burnett; and niece, Laura Burnett.

Survivors include her brother-in-law, Lew Burnett and his wife, Diane; niece and primary caregiver, Linda Thomas and her husband, Carl; great nieces and nephews, Tara, Jason, Tami, and Luke; 4 great great nephews; 3 great great nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends, including special friends, Mary Dell Barron, Kay Peysen, and Alicia Sconiers.

Billie Doris Curry, age 92, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born December 27, 1922 to Edward Augustus Boykin and Edna Browning Johnson Boykin in Robert Lee, Texas. She completed the circle of her life by returning there to live in May 2013.

Viewing will begin on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service is at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 in Duren Cemetery near Goldthwaite, Texas in Mills County. Pastor Carlos Cloyd of First United Methodist Church in Goldthwaite will officiate.

Billie lived an active life and described herself as a tomboy during her childhood. One Christmas she received a doll as her main gift and was so disappointed at not getting a BB gun or a slingshot that she broke down and cried. Growing up on the farm near Miles, Texas she loved to reminisce about "walking the barrel" with her sisters Maxine and Earline. Neither was near as keen on this type of play as Billie. She also rode all the farm animals for entertainment - sheep, goats, pigs, and the occasional horse if she could get on it. One her favorite stories about her father was during heavy rains near their house on Willow Creek he would hitch up his team of horses and pull stranded autos from the mud for $1.00.

Life in rural West Texas was not easy but Billie maintained a positive attitude and developed a friendly, sociable outlook with which she developed many lasting relationships. As a girl Billie attended grade school in Sealy, Texas and then graduated from Ireland High School.

After high school Billie moved to San Angelo where she met Glyn Harvey Lewis who was stationed at Goodfellow AFB. Billie loved to tell about their whirlwind romance, helped by the fact that Glyn was the proud owner of a 1939 Coupe which was fully paid for! After three weeks of dating, dancing, and movies the two were married in March of 1942 and after the war moved to Goldthwaite, Texas.

One story Billie liked to recall was when husband Glyn left the farm for 2 weeks to combine fields. Billie was hard pressed to milk their 14 cows twice a day in addition to taking care of over 400 chickens. In the course of their life on the farm they also raised angora goats and had a pecan orchard. Eventually Billie studied to be a nurse and after passing the nursing exam began a long and successful career as an LVN in Goldthwaite.

Glyn developed cancer and died in 1988. It was not long after his death that an old Miles acquaintance, Victor Elmo Curry, reappeared in her life. Elmo was in similar circumstances. His wife of 50 years had recently died of cancer and being a widower did not agree with him. Billie and Elmo were married in April of 1990 and had 22 years of fun and companionship until his death in September, 2012.

Billie's love of flowers made gardening a favorite past time wherever she lived. She was a member of the San Angelo Garden Club and won many awards for her flower arrangements.

Survivors include her sister, Ruth Maxine Story of Burkburnett, Texas; nieces Rhonda McBride Metcalf of Front Royal, Virginia, and Beryl Annette Barfield of Wichita Falls, Texas; nephews Gregory Boykin McBride of Silver Spring, Maryland, Randolph Steven Story of Stephenville, and Brian Keith Story of Burkburnett; cousin Leta Caston and family of Robert Lee, Texas; stepson Ronald Elmo Curry of Austin, Texas; and stepdaughter Gwen Nugent of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Wanda Scott Turner, 80, of Carlsbad, TX passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 10am on Saturday, April 18th at Pioneer Memorial Park under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Wanda was born in Wellington, TX on January 26, 1935 to John and Willie (Ayers) Scott. Wanda married Jack Turner on December 23, 1960 in Lubbock. Wanda loved being outdoors taking care of her flower and vegetable gardens. She and Jack loved spending time together playing different card games and dominos. Wanda loved spending time reading her cherished Bible and spreading the gospel. She loved spending time with her loving family and especially with her grandchildren. Wanda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she has touched.

Wanda is survived by her loving husband, Jack Turner; son, Jack Tuner, Jr. and wife, Cynde of Midland; daughters Debbie Rainey of Lubbock; Becky Fahntrapp and husband, Joe and Jackie Schneider and husband, Wayne both of Carlsbad; brother, George Scott; sister, Iva Cover both of Lubbock along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a sincere heartfelt thank you to Gentiva Hospice of San Angelo.

Tomas Lira Sr. 81 of San Angelo, left this Earth after a lengthy illness to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. His fight was long and hard. He is in a much better place and enjoying his new life. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Saturday, April 18, 2015 at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Brady with burial to follow in Resthaven Cemetery. Services are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Tomas was born March 7, 1934 in Brady to Margarito Lira and Petra Rosas.

Our father was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Manuel Lira, two sisters Juana Moreno and Tomasa Robles, and his second wife Eva Aguirre Lira.

Survivors include daughters San Juana and Argelia Lira, son, Tomas Lira Jr., ex-wife Antonia Perez Lira, a special niece Ramona Rodriguez, a brother Guadalupe Lira and wife Mary Lou of Brady, several other nieces and nephews and extended family.

Dad also had a couple of special “Mijas” Alysha Underwood and Cheree Martin, staff members from Senior Care of Meadow Creek. Dad considered these ladies very special and held a special place in his heart for them.

We would like to thank the staffs of Meadow Creek and Hospice of San Angelo. We also want to thank our friends from Verizon and Red Wing Shoe Company that gave us so much support and love during this time.

Betty Sue Mitchell went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2015 with her family by her side at the age of 77 years.
Betty was born on August 10, 1937 to Lilly Maude and Leroy Taylor in Barnhart, Texas.
Betty was a loving wife, mom, granny, great-granny, sister and auntie.
She was a homemaker, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and member of the Bethel Baptist Church.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Marvin; their daughter Cindy Mitchell of Big Lake, Texas, her daughter Linda Griffith of Barnhart, Texas and her son Lee Mitchell of Globe, Arizona; Sister Leona Snodgrass of Chico, Texas; Grandkids Jacy and J.L. Mankin of Big Lake, Texas, Bethany Hardison of Midland, Texas, Sam Odom Jr. of Palestine, Texas, Justin Odom of Marble Falls, Texas, Shawn, Rita Odom of San Angelo, Texas, Cody and Karli Mitchell of Iowa Park, Texas; Great grandkids Kenna and Landon Mankin of Big Lake, Texas, Dennis and Dakota Collins, Alexander, Shelby and William Odom all of San Angelo, Texas and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lilly Maude and Leroy Taylor, brothers JB and Bill Kuykendall, sisters Flora Smith and Josephine McNutt, two grandsons Scotty Odom and her precious Josh Mitchell.
Viewing will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church in Big Lake. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church in Big Lake, Texas. Interment will follow at Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake, under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Johnny Mitchell, J.L. Mankin, Austin Mitchell, Brandon Davenport, Tony Avalos and Red Collins.
Her family would like to express their most heartfelt appreciation to Hospice of San Angelo: Amber, Christy, Chaplain Nancy York, and Anna, Dr. Durham and the entire staff of Community Hospital 2nd Floor East Unit.

Keith Corley, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, April 13, 2015 at his home. He was born to the late Reverend G. K. and Vella Bernice Jones Corley on Monday, April 14, 1930 in Nolan County. Keith graduated from High School in Norton, Texas. He served three years in the Armed Services with duty stations in Alaska and Florida during the Korean War.

Keith is survived by his wife, of 60 years, Jean Venable Corley; his three children, Gaya Hamilton, her husband, Allen; Darren Corley and Jeana Maksym, and her husband, Michael. He had 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, a brother, Lowell Corley, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Keith was a graphic designer and illustrator for many years. He loved golf and the San Antonio Spurs. He was a good friend, a true friend, and an irreplaceable friend.