Kenneth Ray Rushing, 72, went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, March 4, 2015 in Abilene, TX after a long illness.
Kenneth was born September 7, 1942 to Mary & George Rushing in San Angelo, TX. He accomplished many things in life, among them valiantly serving his country in the Navy, but his greatest accomplishments were that of being Husband, Father, and Grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his Father, George Rushing and brother David Rushing.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Billie Rushing of Sterling City, TX; Daughter, Kendra and Husband Will Spoon of Tulsa, OK; Daughter, Mindy Rushing of Seattle, WA; Son, Devin and Wife Kendra Rushing of Fort Worth, TX; Grandchildren: Brylee, Titus, Kendall, Reece, Levi, and Emma ; Mother, Mary Rushing of San Angelo, TX; Brother, Daryl Rushing and Wife Ann of San Angelo ,TX; Sister, Pat and husband Lewis Watson of San Angelo; Sister, Libbie and Husband Orvie Jenkins of San Angelo, TX; Sister Barbara Mcada of SanAngelo, TX; Sister Glenda Jones of Denison, TX; Brother Larry Rushing and wife Gloria of San Angelo, TX and the blessing of a wonderful extended family which space prohibits listing.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March, 7, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Sterling City Church of Christ 901 5th Street, Sterling City, TX 76951.

Elizabeth Rose Sarzosa, age 28, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 4, 2015, at her home in San Angelo. She was born February 13, 1987, in San Angelo, Texas, to Joe and Josephine Sarzosa.

She is survived by her parents, Jose and Josephine Sarzosa; her sisters and brothers are: Victoria Carrillo, Maria Valles (partner Amanda Ibarra), Teresa Mendez (husband Ruben), Jose Alfredo, Jr., Francies Mauer (husband Christopher), and Jose Luis Mata.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 8, 2015, from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. that evening at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Eola-Mereta Cemetery.

Pasita (Paz) Sanchez went home to her Lord & Savior, Thursday, March 5, 2015. Visitation will from 9:00a.m. to 8:00p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2015
at the funeral home with family present 5:00 to 8:00p.m. Funeral service will be at 2:00p.m., Monday, March 9, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Bronte. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
Our beautiful mom & grandma was a blessing in our life. She had the
most amazing & beautiful heart anyone could have ever known. She loved her
family and everyone she met. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and all
around great Godly woman.
She spent her life serving her God through many activities at the 1st Baptist Church, were she was a member for over 50 years. She taught a Spanish Sunday school class and helped with Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the WMU and also served as the language director of Runnels Association. Along with her husband, she spent 35 years as a custodian for the church.
Paz loved her family deeply. Nothing gave her more happiness
than going to visit her family. Sitting at the kitchen table talking with her
sisters was one thing she always treasured. Her other treasures included her
children & grandchildren. Her smile was always radiant when she had her family
at her house. There was never a moment when she wasn't there when her family
needed her. She was always the constant peace & comfort of her family.
There was one person who Paz loved the most and that was her husband, Manuel. She enjoyed spending numerous hours in the kitchen cooking his favorite meals, which always included fresh homemade tortillas. She loved tagging along with him on fishing trips. It wasn't about the fish they caught, but more importantly the quality time they spent together. They were married for 65 years, and everyday
married to her best friend was the best day of her life.
She is survived by her husband, Manuel Sanchez; her children, Eliseo Sanchez of San Angelo, Albert and wife Annette Sanchez of Dallas, Rosa Worley, Janie and husband John Tombs, Susan and husband Martin DeLaGarza, Michelle and husband John Penner, all of Bronte. She is survived by 35 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren, and 4 sisters and 1 brother.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Santos Martinez and Geronima Zavala; two children, Santos and Sylvia Sanchez; her sister Mary Helen Martinez, and her grandson, Lorenzo DeLaGarza.
 

Otho Denzil Brashear was born June 10, 1929 to Henry & Ela Brashear of San Angelo, Texas. He passed away on March 3, 2015 at the age of 85. Denzil graduated from San Angelo High School in 1947. On July 16, 1949 Denzil married Nona Estelle McDade and together they shared 60 years of marriage.

Denzil served five years in the United States Naval Reserve. He worked over twenty-five years in the automotive and truck industry, most of those years at Angelo Truck and Tractor. In 1975 Denzil opened Ag Mercantile, a farm & ranch supply store.

An active and outgoing man, Denzil was quick to share a funny word and a smile. He appreciated good stories, laughter, and ice cream. Denzil had a deep love of West Texas, and thought the mesquite tree covered terrain was God’s very best design. He was a loving father and grandfather, always taking great pride in all of his family’s accomplishments. Denzil loved nothing more than having the chance to brag about his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He always made sure to have the most current photographs possible to show off.

He was preceeded in death by his wife, his parents, and one brother. Survivors include his daughter Janet (Ed) Hopkins of Corona, CA and son Jimmy (Cindy) Brashear of San Angelo. He is also survived by grandchildren Jamie (John) Roddy, Amy Miertschin, Wes (Regina) Brashear, and Jennifer (Jacob) Bridgeman, and five great-grandchildren: Austin LeMew, Reagan & Nate Bridgeman, Leo Roddy, and James Brashear.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at St. Luke United Methodist Church on March 14th at 2:00 in the afternoon.

Billy Earl Bridges (Bill) went to his heavenly home Wednesday, February 25th 2015. Bill was born to Thomas Vance (T.V.) Bridges Sr. and Leona Sweat Bridges on August 8th, 1938 in Reagan County, Texas.
He served in the United States Army Reserve and he was a construction worker for many years. Bill married his wife Jewel White in 1982. Bill is preceded in death by his parents Timothy Vance and Leona Sweat Bridges. Also, his brothers, Ernest Bridges, Denis Bridges and a sister, Zelma Lee Scruggs.
He is survived by his loving wife Jewel Bridges, His children: Charmaine Bridges, Joshua Bridges, Angela Grimage, Donald Bridges, and Ronald Bridges, Donyell White, Ruth Pennington and Billy Bridges. Brothers, Marvin Bridges, T.V. Bridges Jr.; Sisters: Betty Bridges and Ruth Priest. His grandchildren, nieces and nephews, family and friends.
The family would like to thank, Shannon E.R. and I.C.U., Dr. Steve Burgess and Dr. Muhammed Ayass.
A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 5th at 2:00p.m., in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

essie D. Thorn, 92, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 1, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.
Jessie was born September 20, 1922, in San Antonio, Texas to Jesse and Essie Parchman Holder and grew up in San Antonio. Jessie attended Hardin Simmons University in Abilene before transferring to the Dallas Baptist University where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
She met the love of her life, W.E. (Bill) Thorn, President Emeritus of Dallas Baptist University, and they were married August 29, 1946 in San Antonio and raised 4 wonderful daughters together. Jessie was instrumental in founding the Women's Auxiliary at the Dallas Baptist University. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in San Angelo and taught Sunday School Class for many years.
Jessie enjoyed gardening, traveling, was an avid reader, loved animals and working crossword puzzles. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends. She was a very loving and caring person.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, W.E. (Bill) Thorn; daughters, Jenny Boyko and her husband Walt, Martha Popplewell and her husband Gary, Becky Baker and her husband Larry, and Kay Morris and her husband Clay; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, March 2, 2015, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, Rev. James Mitchell officiating, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 AM at the Baptist Memorial Chapel.

"I'm just a plain old country girl, doin' what I'm told and just a little bit more."

Mom said that a lot during her last few years. She lived her whole life doing 'just a litte bit more' in everything she did. Delda Kohler Wanier was born in a farmhouse near her childhood home on the old Paint Rock Road (Veribest) on April 19, 1923. She attended the local schools in the area. She never claimed to be a scholar, but one the thing she did remember from her school days was a fellow student, Herbert August Wanier II, who later became her lifetime partner. They were married on January 6, 1946 when Herbert returned from World War II. Her first job was working as a switchboard operator with the telephone company. In 1947 they started a family that now includes Dr. Herbert Wanier III and wife Susan, Harvey Wanier and wife Cheri, and Helen Harville and husband Roy. The family has grown to include 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Through her life's journey, she and Herbert lived in Dallas, Abilene, and San Antonio, TX; Pueblo, CO; Bakersfield, Hanford, San Diego,and Oildale, CA. During this journey (and it WAS a journey) they sometimes lived in a 40-ft. trailer house with their 3 kids! It may not have always been easy but she kept her family happy doing that 'little bit more'. For many years she worked as an 'Avon Lady'. We still don't know what to do with the boxes and boxes of product that she acquired during those years! Mom could never waste or throw away anything. Later in life, she worked and retired from the cafeteria at Ft. Concho Elementary. Coupons, penny slots, Bingo, and two-stepping to Harvey's fiddle made us smile and we're going to miss that a lot. Since February 25, 2015, the Lord is enjoying his devoted soul who told everyone in Park Plaza Nursing Home, "If you don't know the Lord and the Lord don't know you, you don't have a chance in this world or the next!" We need to all try to make this world better by doing 'just a little bit more!'