Minnie E. Graham, aged 78, transitioned peacefully on Saturday August 1, 2015 to be with the Lord. Family visitation will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm Friday August 7, 2015 at New Birth Full Gospel Assembly church. Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday August 8, 2015 at St. Paul Baptist church with Rev. Randy McCarty, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. Minnie was born January 29, 1937 in Rosebud TX. to the late Rev. Lucious James and Pearlie (Bables) Burks. She graduated from Blackshear High School, and furthered her education by obtaining her LVN license and worked at several nursing homes and hospitals until her retirement, when she later volunteered as a foster grandparent.
Minnie accepted Christ into her life at an early age and has been walking with the Lord ever since. Some of her hobbies include softball and bowling. Minnie was very active in her church on the “Golden Girls Usher Board”, serving in her community and loved helping others.
Pallbearers will be Derrick Campbell, Albert Titus, Jr., Jacky L. Gilbert Sr., Anthony Hill, Darrell Cummings and Keith Griffis.
Minnie is preceded in death by her parents, her 3 sisters, and 2 brothers.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband, Marcellars Sanchez, daughters, Tiwana Lynn Rodgers, Sharon Eileen (Leo) McCarty, grandchildren; Aschlee' Sha'Neece Fisher, T'Keyannae Rashane Fisher, Tasia Lynette Fisher, Monique' ShaLynn Graham, Aaron Dewayne Marcellars Graham, LaVonte Jhyleel McCarty, DeMauria Khyleel McCarty, Kandice Faith McCarty, great grandchildren; Makayla ShyAnn Graham, Kamya Nevaeh Graham, Auriele J'Nae Graham, Josiah Aiden Laughard, Tristain Marcellars Graham, brother; James Burks, sisters; Winnie Reed, Cleo Lewis and a host of nieces and nephews.

Rhonda K. Gunn, 53, died August 3, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Shaffer Funeral Home’s Sherwood Way Chapel. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
She is survived by her daughter, Valenie Stewart; father, Clayton Gunn; sister, Sonya Whiddon; brother, Anthony Gunn; grandchildren, Madison Lee and Tristan Wallace.

Eva Lou Taulman Guest, 79, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 in San Angelo. She was born to the late, Wilber T. Earl and Wilda Sara Kelley Taulman on Thursday, May 7, 1936 in Center, Colorado. Eva Lou worked in the restaurant business for over 65 years before retiring. She was a waitress with Dunbar East for over 40 years, where she took great pride in taking care of her customers, who quickly became her friends. It can be said that she was a workaholic. Her work ethic was one that was inspiring. Eva Lou was a busy lady but took time to enjoy her trips on the road with her husband and sitting on the porch. She married Jerry Valton Guest, Sr. on Friday, September 10, 1973 in San Angelo. She was of Christian faith. Every year when Christmas time arrives, Eva Lou will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Joyce Hendrickson, Orville Taulman, Donny Taulman, and Jerry Taulman.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Guest, Sr.; children and their spouses, David Kenner and Tammie, Cyndi Hess and Len, Dianna Oliver, Bobby Joe Kenner, Gene Kenner, Linda Martinez and Sal, J.V. Guest and Jody, Kathy Wilha and Steve, and Sharon Baker and Bobby; 21 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; siblings, Dickie Taulman, Kenny Taulman, Snooks Rodarmel, Birdie Merrill, and Donna Ingland; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A time of visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, August 7, 2015 in the Family Room at the Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the San Angelo Cowboy Church at 4001 N. Chadbourne, San Angelo, Texas 76903 with Pastor Jay Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, San Angelo.

Coleta Alice Fenley was born on July 5, 1913 in Coleman County, Texas. She was the youngest of 4 children and her parents were W.D. and Emma May Mullis. She married John H. Fenley on December 31, 1937 in Seguin, Texas. Her husband was a WWII veteran and they traveled to several post war countries. As a young woman she served as post mistress in Brookesmith, Texas. She was also a hairdresser for many years. 
Coleta passed away in the Robert Lee Care Center on August 2, 2015. She is survived by nieces Tommye Wright and Lucretia Cargile, and nephews Charles Mullis and Jimmy Mullis. She was also loved and will be missed by many great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and even great-great-great nieces and one nephew. She is also survived by cousins Jack and Marie. 
She was loved by all who knew her and admired for her strong spirit and independence. She was a positive influence in the lives of family and friends. Recently the family joined her in celebrating her 102nd birthday, a local band which included her great nephew, played for her party at the Care Center. 
The family would like to express a special thanks to the Robert Lee Care Center for the attention and consideration she received over the last few months. 
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Coke County Food Pantry, Vision with a Purpose or any local charity. 
Visitation will be held all day Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the funeral home with family present 6:00-8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Trickham Cemetery.

Rudolph "Rudy" Valdez of San Angelo died July 30, 2015 in his residence at the age of 74. He was born to Roque and Mariana Valdez October 17, 1940 in Menard, TX where he was also raised. He was a long time employee of B & W Trailers. Rudy loved to spend time with his family, loved to Bar-B-Q, sit down enjoy a beer while listening to music. Rudy was a devoted, hardworking man and loved working outside on projects and in the yard. He loved watching Football especially his favorite team The Dallas Cowboys and golf. Rudy had a very colorful character and huge heart. He is preceded in death by his mother Mariana Valdez, father Roque Valdez, brothers Rocky Valdez, Joe Valdez, son Benjamin Valdez, and grandson Adrean Begil. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Ophelia Valdez, daughter Vicky Valdez and husband Christopher Begil of San Angelo, sons Sal Valdez and wife Nerza of the Philippines , Richard Valdez and wife Zulema of Nevada, sister Emma Lara and husband Sam Lara of Menard. Nine grandchildren including his special grandchildren Ariana, Izaak and Nikolas. Three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Sam Lara, Christopher Begil, Richard Gonzales, Daniel Rodriguez, Jimmy Kennon and John Cortez. Rosary will be held at Robert Massie Funeral Home on Sunday evening August 2, 2015 at 7pm. Funeral services will be held in Menard, TX Monday morning August 3rd, 2015 at 11am with burial following at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family would like to thank everyone who helped Rudy in his time of illness with extended gratitude to Billy of B&W Trailers, his sister Emma, nieces Veronica, Vivian and husband Ray, San Angelo Home Health and Hospice of San Angelo. Rudy will be missed dearly everyday. We love you very much.