Nila Wallace Kitchens, 100, a longtime San Angelo resident, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015, in Brownwood, Texas.
Nila was born March 27, 1915 in Cherokee, San Saba County, Texas to the late Albert and Maudie Hail Wallace. She married Carlton Kitchens in 1934 and had 39 wonderful years together before his death in 1973. She later married William "Buck" Hale in 1977 and had several wonderful years with him before his death.
Nila worked in her earlier years for the US Postal Service and later owned her own Beauty Shop in Miles and San Angelo. Most recently, Nila worked at the Harris Avenue Baptist Church Day Care Center and retired from there after several years. Nila was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; an infant daughter, Ellen Margaret Kitchens and a granddaughter, Rebecca Joy Kitchens; and 3 brothers, Vernon, Robert and Archie Wallace.
She is survived by her son, Bill Kitchens and his wife Glenda of Cloudcroft, New Mexico; grandson, James Kitchens of Los Angeles, California; granddaughters, Jalyn Kitchens Ogle of San Antonio and Holly Kitchens Alexander of Silver City, New Mexico; great grandson, Lane Ogle Stewart; great granddaughters, Faith Leon, Emma Alexander and Rebecca Alexander; and her sisters, Lenora McKenzie and Myrtle King.
Visitation was held Friday evening at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger, Texas,

Betty Lou Scott passed from this life Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the age of eighty one. Funeral service is at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Southgate Church of Christ with Eddie Howard officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Betty had been a resident of San Angelo since 1975. She was born on July 19th, 1934 to C.B. and Connie Lightfoot in Bonham, Texas. She married Art Scott on January 16th, 1953 in Lovington, New Mexico. Art and Betty were married for 62 years and raised three children. Betty worked for 20 years as secretary for Southgate Church of Christ where she was a faithful member for over 40 years. Betty was famous for her home cooking and fudge that she made every Christmas. She enjoyed creating special memories with her children and grandchildren by attending sporting events, recitals, and taking many of them on vacation trips. 
Surviving family members who will cherish her memory are her husband Art Scott and her three children: Ron and his wife Rosanne Scott, Darryl and his wife Rita Scott, and Phyllis and her husband Terry Gibson. Her grandchildren include the families of Jeff and Stephanie Scott, Wes and Ani Scott, Courtney and Colby Jones, Brittney and Laramie Daniel, Tiffany and Patrick Keely, April and Jackson Tandy, Jake and Park Scott, and Tim and Hailey Gibson. In addition to her immediate family, she is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren; a sister Edith Graham; two brothers Jay Lightfoot and Jim Lightfoot; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. 
The family would like to thank the caregivers at The Springs and Gentiva Hospice.

Jesus Jaime Martinez, 60, of San Angelo passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Shannon Medical Center. Jaime was born April 4, 1955 in Acuna Coah. Mexico to Manuel and Consuelo (Vengas) Martinez. He was a welder at Hirschfeld Steel Industries for 28 years. He was a loving husband, magnificent father and grandfather. A true friend to many and anyone he would meet, Jaime had a great personality and a tremendous heart of gold. 
Viewing will start at 3:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, 1002 N. Oakes St. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a burial to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Torres, Jose Antonio Martinez, Chuy Hernandez, Roberto Heredia, Tiofilo Garcia and Humberto Rangel. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Maria Esther Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jio Martinez of San Angelo; daughter, Crystal Martinez of San Angelo; step-son Michael De La Cruz and his wife Camille of Abilene, TX; grandchildren , Abraham Jacob and Israel Isaac Rangel of San Angelo; step-grandchildren, Michael Brandon and Destinee Ranee De La Cruz of Abilene, TX; brother, Jose Antonio Martinez of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Norma Alicia Martinez of Acuna Coah. MX and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved very much. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses from Shannon Medical Center that took care of our beloved Jaime Martinez. Family and friends are welcomed to gather after the services at 2331 Abilene St. 

Ermilinda Luna Juarez Castillo, 64, died September 9, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Water Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
She is survived by her husband, Alfredo Castillo of San Angelo; sons, David Williams of Christoval, Jason Williams of Carlsbad, Freddy Castillo of San Marcus and Adam Castillo of Austin; daughters, Pamela Castillo of San Angelo, Rebecca Ocasio of San Marcus, Priscilla Gonzales of Austin, Jessica Ledesma of San Marcus and Cindy Martinez of Austin.

Gerry Wendell Dyer was born August 13, 1936 in Coleman County in the Crossroads Community, he went to be with the Lord September 6, 2015 at 4:30 a.m.
After graduating from Coleman High School Gerry went to work in the oilfield and then for the Lower Colorado River Authority where he worked for thirty years. He proudly served in the Army for two tours. Gerry accepted Christ at a revival at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Coleman and was a member of Lakeview Bible Church in San Angelo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Myrtle Dyer; sisters, Dorothy and Laura; brother, John and infant brother Arthur Eugene.
Gerry is survived by his wife, Dixie Crews Dyer; son, Danny Armstrong of Austin; brothers, Albert Dyer of San Angelo and Tommy Dyer and wife Kay of Coleman; three step-daughters and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be all day Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the funeral home with family present 4-6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2015 at Lakeview Bible Church. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2015 in Coleman City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lakeview Bible Church building Fund. 

James K. Eaton, Sr. was born in Mexia, TX on January 1, 1925 to Francis and Lillie Maude Eaton. He passed from this earthly home at 10:50 p.m., September 6, 2015 at Sagecrest Care Center. James served his country in the United States Air Forces as a pilot during World War II and the Korean War. He was also an EAA member. He was a Masonic Worshipful Master member and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he was in the Melody Maker choir. James worked as a pipeline patrol pilot for forty years. He was also in the BRC Auxiliary.
He graduated from East Mountain High School in Gilmer, TX. He lived in Houston, Lubbock, Ranger, Andrews and San Angelo where he resided at Baptist Retirement Community.
James is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Jean Lavelle Eaton of San Angelo; sister, June Tise and husband David of Houston; brother, Glen Eaton and wife Kitty of Bullard; daughter, Janeene White and husband James of Orange; sons, James K. Eaton, Jr. of San Angelo, Jerry Eaton and wife Kris and John Eaton and wife Mary all of Lubbock; grandchildren, Jamey White, Joel White, Melissa Marquez, and Mark Eaton; great-grandchildren, Luis, Gabriel, Lillie, Kaelyn, Morgan, Gavin, Amy, Emily, Janae, Hunter, Austin and Ethan and great grandchildren, Luke and Alba.

Pat Horwath, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, 2015, surrounded by her family.Pat was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Eldorado, Texas, to the late James T. and Irene Taylor Belcher. She graduated from Central High School and attended San Angelo College for a short time.She married the love of her life, Robert Horwath, on Feb. 16, 1952, in Eden, Texas, and recently celebrated 63 wonderful years together. With Robert being in the military, they moved around, living in several different states, including Florida, California, Oklahoma and Texas, setting down roots in San Angelo in 1976.Pat was an accomplished artist, with many of her paintings displayed in San Angelo, including Shannon Hospital and local doctor's offices. She was a longtime member of the San Angelo Art Club and was Artist of the Year in 1990.She is survived by her husband, Robert Horwath; daughter Nancy Barnes and her husband Stephen, all of San Angelo; and granddaughter Lindsay Barnes of Camarillo, California.Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.