Beatrice G. Rivas, 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in a local care center.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Emilio Sosa officiating. Burial will follow Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Assumption Chapel Mausoleum and Cemetery. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Beatrice was born November 13, 1926 in to Fernando and Dorothea (Perez) Guerra in Granger, Texas. She worked as a housekeeper for local care centers. On February 13, 1945 she married Saragosa Rivas in Lampasas, Texas. Saragosa and Beatrice both lived in San Angelo, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Carlos Martinez, Robert Martinez, Jerry Hinojosa, Chris Hinojosa, Bobby Hinojosa, and Charlie Soto.

She was preceded in death by her, parents; husband; son, Richard Rivas; sister, Tomasa Moreno; brothers, Carlos Guerra; Frank Guerra; Domingo Guerra; Julio Guerra; and a son-in-law, Santiago Gonzales.

Beatrice is survived by three daughters, Margie Arnold and her husband Carl; Noelia Martinez; and Yolanda Gonzales all of San Angelo; two sons, Rene Rivas and his wife Mary of Lovington, New Mexico; Norberto and his wife Irma of Austin; two brothers, Ramiro Guerra and Maugro Guerra and his wife Lola; sixteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. 

The family would like say “thank you” to Park Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation staff.

Bruce Edward Clark was welcomed into the arms of God on February 9, 2015.
Bruce was born on June 25, 1930 to William Edward and Alma Pearl Clark in Abilene, Texas and grew up in the Iberis community south of Abilene with his younger brother, Charles Lee Clark. Bruce attended Wylie schools, after which his family moved into Abilene. 
He attended the University of Texas at Arlington and served in the U.S. Air Force. 
On April 30, 1960, Bruce married Sue Carol Armstrong in Abilene at Heavenly Rest Episcopal Church. Bruce worked for Abilene Builders Supply and WTU for many years. They lived in Abilene with their two sons, Mark Edward Clark, and Jon Nathan Clark until January, 1976 when Bruce accepted a job with Angelo Refrigeration and Restaurant Supply as a Equipment Design Consultant. He retired in 1997.
Bruce enjoyed spending time with his family. He coached both sons in baseball and loved attending many music and sports events to cheer on his grandchildren. He was a 62-year member of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Bruce sang in many quartets – his favorite was with his two sons in “Jubilee”. He served his favorite hobby in many areas – in Abilene as Director of the Memory Men Chorus and in San Angelo with the Twin Mountain Tonesmen chorus, and was honored with numerous local, regional, and national awards. Bruce enjoyed attending Central High School football games and had occupied the same seats with his family for almost 30 years. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church in San Angelo where he sang in the choir. 
Bruce was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Sue Clark, parents, William “Ed” and Alma Clark, and sisters-in-law, Molly Jenkins and Laverne Clark. He is survived by his brother, Charles Lee Clark, and niece Kim of Abilene; sons, Mark Edward Clark and wife Karen, and Jon Nathan Clark and wife, Libby; grandchildren Ryan Clark, Cameron Clark, Kelly Cooper, Cory Cooper, and Katie Cooper; and great-grandchildren Cooper Santiago, Christian Santiago, and Tatum Ramirez, all of San Angelo; and countless friends.
Graveside service will be held at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 10 am with Pastor Sam Hunnicutt officiating. Family visitation will be Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 5 pm-7 pm at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir or West Texas Rehabilitation Center.
Dad, we are sure you have already formed a quartet in heaven. We will miss your talented bass voice and loving companionship, but this not the end. For you it is a new beginning. We love you and will look forward to seeing you and singing with you again

Dr. Dwain Freeman Dodson died peacefully on February 8, 2015 at the age of 86 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in San Angelo, to Floyd C. and Lera Johnson Dodson on December 13, 1928, where he lived his entire life. He became a Christian at the age of 10 and considered this to be the most important event of his life.
Dwain graduated from San Angelo High School in 1946. He earned nine letters in three sports and participated on the state championship football team in 1943. He continued to be an avid sports fan all his life. Dwain also earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
He received a scholarship to play football at the University of Texas, but soon decided to focus on pre-medical classes. He attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston specializing in Pediatrics. He married his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Ann Gayer, on January 28, 1951. They returned to San Angelo in 1958 where they raised their four children. Dwain practiced Pediatrics here in San Angelo for the next 40 years. He truly loved his patients and parents, and they loved him. After retiring, there were numerous times when he would meet a parent or patient at many different places, and they would greet him with outstretched arms to give him a hug and tell him how much he was appreciated.

Dwain served in numerous children's clinics. In 1962, he was chosen as one of the five Outstanding Young Texans by the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was noted for his support of youth activities and his work at San Angelo's handicapped children's treatment center. While raising his family here, Dwain enjoyed many activities with them. His favorite activity may have been coaching football to his own boys on the neighborhood teams. The family enjoyed frequent trips to the Paint Rock farm on the Concho River and treasured their summers at their "cozy cabin" in Lake City, Colorado.
Dwain was a devoted disciple of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a long time deacon and taught young adults in Sunday School. He and Elsie were instrumental in starting Southland Baptist in 1978 with Martus Miley as its first pastor. Dwain was also passionately involved in the Stephen Ministry, being commissioned to this ministry in 2004.

After the death of Elsie, Dwain married a family friend, Sybil Brown Sanderford, also widowed, of San Angelo. They were married on Christmas Day, December 25, 1989. Dwain and Sybil were blessed with 25 years together enjoying family, friends, church and travel.
Dwain was a devoted husband, beloved dad, proud granddad/papaw and great-granddad, as well as a faithful friend. He was a man of deep faith and integrity. It could be said of him, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" (Matthew 25:21 NIV)
Dwain was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elsie Dodson in 1987; and sister, Carolyn Keeble in 1975.

Dwain is survived by his loving wife, Sybil Brown Sanderford Dodson; children, Dwain (Chip) Dodson and wife Susan, David Dodson and wife Debbie, Ann Dodson Phillips and husband Randy, Gay Dodson Sanderford and husband Kelly Sanderford (Sybil's son) and, Max Sanderford (Sybil's son) and wife Leah; grandchildren Steven Dodson and wife Casee, Jenny Dodson, Brittany Sanderford, Jared Sanderford and wife Kenzie, Ben Sanderford, Rachel Phillips, Ruth Phillips, Sarah Phillips and Miriam Phillips, Brooke Sanderford and Bailey Sanderford; great granddaughter Everly Dodson; and his brother, Floyd Dodson and wife Billie; as well as, numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to the members of Southland Baptist Church, the Stephen Ministry, and numerous others for your prayers, love and support over the years, and especially during this difficult time.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Chapel at Johnson's Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at Southland Baptist Church on Friday, February, 13th at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery

Ralph Lonny Whitehorn, 66, passed away peacefully at his Myrtlewood Estates residence on February 9, 2015.

Lonny was born on January 2, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Ralph and Jean Whitehorn. After moving to Louisiana, at the age of 6, Lonny contracted Polio and undertook many operations and extensive therapy. Then in 1958, the family moved to San Angelo, Texas. Even with his disabilities, Lonny was a go getter. He attended school in San Angelo and graduated from San Angelo Central High School. He worked as a leather stitcher for several years and held his last job as a grocery stocker at the Goodfellow AFB commissary.

Lonny was a happy guy, and in the CB radio era, he was known as the "happy hippo"…that was his handle. He loved going to the Colt baseball games or just riding around town to see if anything had changed. He admired all the firemen, policemen, EMT's, and sheriffs in his town, and there were so many of them that reached out to Lonny and became his friend. His favorite thing in the world was being with his family. He loved hearing about his nephews and nieces. They really brought joy to his life. He had so many friends and never met a stranger. He just wanted "to be your friend". He loved to talk with people, and people loved to talk with him. Everyone who knew Lonny, knew he was a kidder and loved to tease. When he teased you, it meant he loved you. Lonny had such a kind and caring heart and he has left a mark on the hearts of so many. He was a true inspiration to so many who knew him. Even though Lonny had not been able to walk for many years, we know he is walking now, with his 'Daddy' and 'Little Sister', and his Lord.

Lonny was preceded in death by his father Ralph Whitehorn, and his sister Debbie Fielder; grandparents Harry and Melba Whitehorn; Lester and Erma Shelby; and aunts and uncle Don and Betty Shelby; and Sue Shelby.
He is survived by his mother, Jean Whitehorn, and sister, Connie Jackson, of San Angelo; niece Erica Finley and husband Scott of Lakeway, Texas; nephew Zachary Jackson and wife Jhaamel of Winston Salem, North Carolina; niece Morgan Bacia and husband Adam of Austin, Texas; cousin Donna Tafts and husband Dwayne of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; cousin Mary Bullock and husband Larry of Stillwater, Oklahoma; and his four great nephews and one great niece, Zane and Fielder Finley, Zephery, Zaijha and Zaiden Jackson.

Friends and Family may pay their respects Wednesday at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Southland Baptist Church with graveside services immediately following at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to express a special thank you to all the staff at Myrtlewood Estates for giving Lonny such wonderful care and making him feel truly loved. God Bless all the residences at Myrtlewood. He loved you all.

A San Angelo native, Russell Layton Seitz was born on October 3, 1932, the elder son of Mida Layton and Russell Travis Seitz. Following a long illness, Russell passed away peacefully on February 9, 2015 at a local nursing home with his family at his side.

Russell attended San Angelo schools, graduating from San Angelo High School in 1951. He attended the University of Texas, College of Pharmacy, in Austin, graduating with honors in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Russell and Charlotte Anne Shelbv were married on July 18, 1953 at the First United Methodist Church in San Angelo and celebrated their 61st anniversary in 2014. The couple has three children: Laura Anne, Michael Rodney and Russell Steven.

Russell began his long career in pharmacy by joining his father, also a pharmacist, UT graduate, and owner of Weeks Drug Store in downtown San Angelo where, in addition to pharmacist, he also became manager and co-owner. Russell was the kind of pharmacist who always had great concern for his customers, often going back to the store after hours or on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day to fill prescriptions for those in need. In 1986, a storm hit San Angelo and damaged the Weeks building beyond repair. The store relocated downtown, but two years later the family chose to sell to a local grocery chain. Russell's father having opened the local store in 1929 in the Cactus Hotel, the pharmacy had been in business for 56 years. Russell then continued his profession as a staff pharmacist at Shannon Medical Center, retiring in 1993.

Russell was involved with a number of civic activities and organizations. Beginning in 1966, he received four consecutive three year appointments made by the Chancellor of the University of Texas to the Pharmaceutical Foundation of UT's College of Pharmacy. He was also a member of local, state, and national pharmaceutical associations. Locally, he was a member of Jaycees and the Downtown Rotary Club. He served on the Board of Directors of West Texas Therapy Center (now Rehab), the Salvation Army Board, the Fort Concho segment of Fiesta del Concho, and was a long time member of the YMCA. Recreationally, Russell was both a handball and golf enthusiastic and avid dove and deer hunter. The couple played golf at San Angelo Country Club and Alto Country Club, NM.

After retirement in 1994, Russell and Charlotte fulfilled their longtime plan to retire to Ruidoso, NM. Russell was deeply involved in volunteer work at the Ruidoso Senior Center, Village Parks and Recreation Department, Meals on Wheels, and Spencer Theatre for Performing Arts in Alto, NM. Also a licensed pharmacist in New Mexico, he occasionally worked part-time. The couple moved back to San Angelo in 2003.

Preceded in death were Russell’s parents, Mida (Layton) and Russell Travis Seitz, daughter-in-law Mrs. Michael (Betty) Seitz, and brother-in-law Herschel V. Shelby, Jr.


He is survived by his wife, Charlotte and children: Laura Seitz Rahija and husband Michael of Germantown, TN; Michael Rodney Seitz of Sweetwater, TX; and Russell Steven Seitz and wife Connie of Austin, TX. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Kellie Rahija Anne Morris and husband Michael of Niceville, FL; Michael Austin Rahija and wife Lucia of Rome, Italy, Charlotte Mckenzie Seitz of Austin, and Drew Elliott and wife, Jessica of Weatherford, TX. He is also survived by a brother, Rodney Dale Seitz and wife Mazie of San Angelo, and sister-in-law Joyce Shelby of San Angelo, and nieces and cousins.

The family wishes to thank the loving, outstanding nurses and caregivers of Meadow Creek Nursing Home and Gentiva Hospice of San Angelo.

Family Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Fairmount Cemetery with Rev. JT Tucker officiating under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to West Texas Rehab, 3001 S. Jackson St., San Angelo, TX 76904, Gentiva Hospice of San Angelo, 112 W Concho Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903 or a favorite charity.

Rosa B. Picaso, 75, of Sanderson, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 in a local care center. Rosaries will be 7 P.M. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel and 7 P.M. Thursday, February 12, 2015 at St. James Catholic Church in Sanderson. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 A.M. Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Serafin Avenido officiating, and burial to follow in Santa Rita Cemetery.

She was born on April 10, 1939 to Protacio and Andrea Benavidez in Sanderson. On August 15, 1964, she married Serapio Picaso in Sanderson. Rosa was a homemaker and cherished every moment taking care of her family. She was a very active member of Guadalupanas, her community, and her church.

Rosa is survived by husband of fifty years, Serapio Picaso Sr. of Sanderson, daughter Della Fuentes and husband Pancho of Sanderson, son Serapio "Poe" Picasso Jr. and wife Monica of San Angelo, sister Mary Lou Doggett and husband Bill of Bartlesville, OK, brother John Benavidez and wife Alice of Austin, grandchildren Rosemary Fuentes, Stevie Fuentes and wife Barrie Lynn, Larry Picasso and wife Lawson, and Shelly Picasso, and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Ruben Ortega, Ruben Abrego, Joe David Saenz, Gary Flores, Steven Marquez Sr., Sonny Falcon, Ronnie Ibarra, and Mark Alvarez

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Alicia Benavidez, and son Ruben Picaso.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Gentiva Hospice, Regency House, and Shannon Medical Center for their care during Rosa's illness

Odessa Marie Joplin McDonnell, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 8, 2015. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Plains, TX. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Plains, TX. Graveside services will be held at 2:30p.m.in Meadow Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Odessa was born on July 22, 1921 in Whiterock, TX to U.N. Edward Freeman and Ethel Mae Cryer Freeman. She married the love of her life Robert Albert Joplin on October 2, 1937 at the age of sixteen in Rockwall, TX and he preceded her in death on July 12, 1978. She then married Melton McDonnell on July 19, 1980 who preceded her on September 24, 1994.

Odessa worked as a nurse at Seagraves Hospital for eighteen years, where she cared for many of her friends. She loved to dance and was a member of a Square Dance group for several years. She was also an excellent seamstress who could make anything she needed on her Singer. She loved her puppies over the years and we still have “Terry Ann”.

She and her husband Albert Joplin were Charter members of First Baptist Church of Springlake, TX. She was also an active member and supreme supporter of the First Baptist Church in Plains for many years.
Odessa was a loving wife and devoted mother as well as an exceptional “Momma” and “Granny”. Her grandchildren were her second family and she considered all of them her own. Although she didn’t know the first thing about high school football, she attended all of her grandson’s games to make sure they were ok when the games were over, however she loved the basketball games.

She is also preceded in death by her sons, Lynn Freeman Joplin and Jimmy Dave Joplin; daughter, Norma Gayle Joplin; great grandsons, Jacob, Michael and Justin; brother, AC Freeman.
Odessa is survived by her daughter, Helen Joplin Pope of San Angelo; grandchildren, Danny and Kathy Bell of Plains, Vicki and Murrell Brady of Ransom Canyon, Alan and Teresa Bell of Plains, Suzan and Eddie Henry of San Angelo, Cory and Lynn Bell of San Angelo, Carmaleta and Bobby Easterly of Carlsbad; seventeen great grandchildren; thirty great-great grandchildren; sister, Helen Compton and husband W.A. of Irving; as well as many nephews and nieces who loved their “Momma” and “Aunt Dessa”.

Hazel L. Hayes, 83, died Saturday, February 7, 2015. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home.
She is survived by her sons, John Hayes and wife Connie of Robert Lee and Prentice Hayes of Virginia; sister, Ida Daniel of Sweetwater.