Patricia Louise Stapleton of San Angelo went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 29th, 2015, at the age of 72. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4th, 2015, at Word of Life Church with Rev. David Smith officiating. She was born March 19th, 1943, to Edith and John Gilbert. Patricia spent her younger years in life loving and caring for her children and traveling with her husband, John Stapleton, in the Airforce. They lived in Hawaii, Maryland, Louisiana, and finally settled in San Angelo, TX where she became a bookkeeper for C&W. She would go on to take a sales associate position as Sears, where many people remember her as "Patty Cake" the sewing machine lady, where she worked until her retirement. She spent her years after retirement making everlasting memories with her family and sharing her testimony about grace. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Springer and husband David of San Angelo, TX and her son Johnny Stapleton and wife Kristy of Huntsville, TX ; Grandchildren Johnboy, Reanna, James, Rachelle, Sharla, and Ryan, and Great-Grandchildren Lindsey, Conor, Colt, Dexter, and Kate ; Sister JoAnn Porter and husband Jack, sister Wanda Baily and husband James, and brother Dale Gilbert and wife Sherri, sister-in-law Lynda Gilbert, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by John Stapleton, her parents Edith and John Gilbert, and brother Donnie Gilbert. Patricia touched the lives of many people with her infectious smile and generosity, and maintained her trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. In the words of Patricia, "I'm finally home!".

Deborah Arlene Tatum, 42, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in San Angelo, Texas. She was born September 13, 1972, in Dos Palos, California, to Bessie and Richard Tatum.

She is survived by her parents; husband, Richard D. Eatherly; son, Richard D. Eatherly, Jr.; and sister, Dorothy Ward (husband Ed).
 

David Z. Massengale, 78, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Private services will be held in Frost, TX. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral home/Sherwood way.
He is survived by his son, David A. “Tony” Massengale of San Angelo; daughter, Terri Massengale of Carrollton, TX; brother, Phil Massengale of Corsicana; sister, Nedra House of Waxahachie, TX.

Betty Ann Smotherman, 81, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in San Angelo. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Betty Ann was born July 6, 1933 in South Hampton, NY to Harry O. Bagley and Katherine McMahon Bagley. She grew up in New York and after graduating from high school met and later married her husband Nat Smotherman. They lived and traveled extensively all over the world during Nat's career in The United States Air Force and after retirement, settled in San Angelo. Betty Ann then attended Angelo State University and graduated with a degree in Nursing. She had a tremendous love and passion for caring for other people so she dedicated the next 40 years of her life at San Angelo Community Hospital, the San Angelo State School and reluctantly retired from Rivercrest in 2012, for her own health reasons. When Betty Ann was not caring for others, she became a very talented Cross Stitch expert and enjoyed making many things with her craft. In her spare time, she also loved traveling with her friends to places like Vegas, Reno and New Orleans. Betty Ann was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Nat and one Brother. Betty Ann is survived by her loving Children, Sherry Smotherman, of League City, TX., Steve Smotherman and his wife Sara, of League City, TX., Bobby Smotherman and his wife Rebecca, of Dallas, TX., her Grandchildren, Stephanie Jones and her husband Chuck, of Houston, TX., Jake, Madeleine and Maxwell Smotherman, all of Dallas, TX; her Sister, Dorothy Lester; and one Brother, Billy Bagley; her dear friend, Julia Rogge, of San Angelo; and numerous other family members and friends. 
 

Josephine Schwertner Gentry, 82 of Miles passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 6 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 10 AM Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Miles Cemetery with Chaplain Domingo Lopez with Gentiva Hospice officiating. Services entrusted to Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Josephine was born September 4, 1932 to Annie Ernst and Albert Schwertner on their farm near Miles. She married A.G. “Bubba” Gentry on March 2, 1962 in San Angelo. Josephine worked most her life spanning from Modern Way, to supervisor with San Angelo Diecast, Ethicon, and finally handling the books and answering the phone, to even helping Bub in the field with Gentry Electric until their retirement. After retirement, they enjoyed gambling trips to Hobbs and Ruidoso. Josephine loved nature, from hunting and fishing to afternoon trips to the farm to watch the deer, to keeping a beautiful yard. Most of all, she was a homemaker, from taking care of the house, to cooking, and taking care of her grandchildren.

Josephine is survived by: husband of 53 years Bubba Gentry; sons Larry Gentry, Gary Gentry, and Carl Gentry and wife Tamera; daughter Laura Campbell; grandchildren Todd Gentry, Tracie Kotzen, Jason Gentry, Randy Gentry, Gene Wachsman, Michelle Schaffer, Dianna Juarez, Jeffrery Haines, Jake Gentry, Caleb Gentry, Allie Hamm and Maddison Hamm; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters Lula Marecek and Leona Dorotik; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family, and last but not least, their beloved dog Sam.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staffs of Encompass Home Health and Gentiva Hospice, and especially Sonja Gentry and Kim Parks for their care of Josephine during her lengthy illness.

Pauline P. Ochoa, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday March 30, 2015 at her residence.

Vigil services will be 7:00pm Wednesday April 1, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00pm Thursday April 2, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

She was born October 22, 1926 in Rowena to Jesus and Jesusita (Bonneilla) Parra. She retired from Ethicon after over twenty years of service. She loved to crochet and made sure everyone in the family had a handmade blanket. Pauline prayed the rosary faithfully every day.

Pallbearers will be Paul E. Ochoa Jr., Ricky Q. Rangel, Johnny J. Ochoa Jr., Jonathan J. Ochoa Sr., Christopher A. Rangel, Joseph J. Rangel, Albert L. Leyva and Bethany Ann Ochoa.

She is preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Monica L. Rangel, two brothers; Leon Parra and Filomeno Parra and four sisters; Soyla Navarro, Alice Garcia, Olivia Morales and Dolores Gomez.

Survivors include a daughter; Janie O. Rangel and husband, Richard, three sons; Paul E. Ochoa Sr. and wife, Thelma, Johnny J. Ochoa Sr. and wife, Dorothy, Mark L. Ochoa and wife, Anna all of San Angelo. Grandchildren are Paul E. Ochoa Jr., Jennifer O. DelaCerda, Ricky Q. Rangel, Johnny J. Ochoa Jr., Jonathan J. Ochoa Sr., Albert L. Leyva, Erica O. Garcia, Christopher A. Rangel, Bethany A. Ochoa and Joseph J. Rangel, and fifteen great grandchildren, brother; Raymond P. Parra and wife, Mary Jane of Ft. Worth, and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Gentiva Hospice, Cathy her nurse and the staff for the loving care shown our family. Our prayers go out to Jesse Aguirre and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Castillo for their spiritual support.

Santos Rodriguez Guerra, 71, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015. He was born December 20, 1943, in Sonora, TX.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalinda B. Guerra; daughters, Mary Ann & Marcus Padilla of Eldorado, TX, Lucia Guerra (Jose Hernandez), Sandra Guerra, and Maria Mortera; sons, Ernest Guerra and Eulalio "Lalo" Guerra; brother, Jose Rodriguez of San Angelo; and sisters, Juanita Tovar of Arizona, Rosalinda Saldana of San Angelo, and Francis Soto of Dallas, TX.

He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 50 great-grandkids. Pallbearers are: Sandra Guerra, Jessie Rodriguez, Fidencio Cadera, Lorenzo Govea, Luis Guerra, Santos Guerra, and Larry Hodega.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 2, from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, 1002 N. Oakes St. A Prayer Service will take place at 7:00 that evening at the funeral home. A Graveside Service at Delta Cemetery is scheduled for Friday, April 3, at 2:00 P.M.; the funeral procession will depart the funeral home at approximately 1:30 P.M.

Raymond Truitt Deweber, 58, passed from this earth to his home in heaven on March 29, 2015.

He was born December 31, 1956 in Bowie, Texas and speaking of his New Years' Eve birthday, he always said "they saved the best for last". Yes they did.

He married Teri Gee on June 30, 1979 in Henrietta, Texas following an almost 4-year courtship while she finished high school. They truly had a special bond that they shared with their son, Jeremy Truitt Deweber. Raymond and Jeremy lovingly referred to their relationship as being "two peas in a buddy", a phrase Jeremy coined for them as a young boy.

Raymond was a cowboy in the truest sense. He wasn't a Stetson-wearing, horse-riding cowboy, but a person who truly loved the business and loved the animals he cared for so meticulously. He had a gift for the business and was able to calculate weights, cost of gain and profit margins at lightning speed without the use of a calculator. When his health caused him to leave the business years ago, it took a massive emotional toll on him. As his health continued to decline, his son surrounded him with cattle figurines and drew and painted bulls for his hospital and bedroom walls as a measure of comfort.

Raymond was known for his dry wit, loyalty and generosity to family and friends. He loved people with everything he had to give. He was a member of Grape Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Nell Deweber of Jacksboro.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Teri, and son, Jeremy, both of the home in Grape Creek; his father, Truman Deweber of Jacksboro; a brother, Randy Deweber of Jacksboro; and his special father- and mother-in-law, Jerry and Darlene Gee of Gainesville, who made the long trip so often and faithfully to see him.

Family visitation is set for 6:00-8:00 pm at Johnson's Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Grape Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Grape Creek Cemetery under direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.

Special thanks to Judy and Franz Zwaschka, wonderful friends; Vanessa and Kavana, his caregivers; the wonderful people of Gentiva Hospice; and Dr. Ty Hughston who guided us through the process. Dr. Hughston, he is basking in full sunlight right now.