Georgia Ann Sykes, age 71, of San Angelo, TX, passed away on August 28, 2015 in San Angelo, TX.

Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, August 31, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with Chaplain J.T. Tucker officiating. Burial will follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery in Menard, TX. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Georgia was born in San Antonio, TX to Linda Nixon Yarbrough and Richard Yarbrough on March 11, 1944. She graduated from Menard High School. She married John Albert Sykes in February of 1964 in Menard. Georgia worked as an auditor for the State Comptroller’s Office for many years before retiring. Georgia’s 5 grandchildren were her life. She loved supporting them and watching them in their activities. She also had 3 great grandchildren and many, many other children in her extended family that she loved and who adored her. Georgia spent a great amount of time helping those who needed her from relatives in nursing homes to the many, many children and friends in her life.

Georgia is preceded in death by her parents, Linda and Richard Yarbrough and her husband, Albert Sykes.

She is survived by her daughter Sherri Rhea and husband Wessley Rhea; son, Wes Sykes and wife, Carolyn Sykes; sister, Mary Linn Brawley and husband Jerry Brawley; grandchildren, Lane Rhea, Brad Rhea, Megan Brydon, Hunter Sykes, and Cole Sykes; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

Pallbearers will be Lane Rhea, Brad Rhea, Hunter Sykes, Cole Sykes, Trevor Brawley, Aaron Brawley, Justin Halfmann, and Tyler Halfmann.

Memorials may be given to the West Texas Boys Ranch. However, Georgia was a “giver”, please feel free to give to a charity of your choice.

Joe Pena, age 69, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at his home in San Angelo, TX. He was born September 17, 1945, in Bronx, New York, to Jose A. and Paula De Jesus Pena 

Chapel services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in the "Remembrance Chapel" of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Joe will be laid to rest at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The Honorary Military Guard will do the presentation of the flag. 

He is survived by his brother, Xavier Pena of San Angelo; and by his sister, Blanca Nelson of New Mexico. Joe served in the United States Air Force. 
 

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.