Jim Castaneda Ornelas, 76 of San Angelo, passed away on March 19, 2015 surrounded by his family at his home. Rosary will be recited 6 PM Sunday, March 19. 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Monday, March 20, 2015 a St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

He was born on December 22, 1938 to Adela Castaneda and Santiago Ornelas in San Angelo. As a young man, Jim joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged on January 31, 1965. On May 3, 1959 he married Mercedes Soto at St. Mary Catholic Church in San Angelo. Jim enjoyed a good cowboy movie and one of his fondest memories as a young man was caddying for Randolph Scott at the San Angelo Country Club. He loved the game of golf and was a member of Pan American Golf Association.

Jim is survived by his loving spouse of 55 years Mercedes Ornelas, son Jim Ornelas Jr. and wife GayDonna, daughter Kathy Castanuela and husband Daniel, grandchildren Jimmy Ornelas and wife Melissa, Danny Castanuela, Kara Ornelas, and Alexandra Castanuela, great-grandchildren Tru Ornelas and Zaydrien Muro, and brother Joe C. Ornelas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved sister Dell Ornelas.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staffs of Angels Home Health and Gentiva Hospice for their love and care during Jim's illness.

Gerald "Jerry" Howard Lohse, 71, died Saturday, March 14, of injuries received in an automobile accident.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel of San Angelo with the Dr. J.A. McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Johnson's.
He was born November 16, 1943, in San Angelo and attended San Angelo public schools before being married to Edith Maxine Long on August 9, 1963. They were married more than 51 years. Maxine, or "Mac" to everyone who knew her, died December 30, 2014.
Jerry's early work career included a variety of jobs, as well as long stint working on oil well service units. An accomplished truck driver, he was happiest behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer rig. He was employed by David Darnell Construction.
Although he seldom took time off from work, Jerry managed to "go fishing" with his children and grandchildren. He occasionally reflected on trips he had made to Port Aransas with his family. He also spent many hours on the weekend watching NASCAR and the Dallas Cowboys with his dear friend, A.B. Minnix.
Survivors include three daughters, Karen Miller of Austin, Darla Harper of San Antonio and Teresa Riley of San Angelo; a brother, Arlen Lohse and wife Mary 'Beth Lohse of San Angelo; a sister, Joyce Lawler of Saginaw; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who are already missing "Paw"; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Jerry was also preceded in death by his father, Henry Lohse; mother, Dora Lorene Spears; and twin infant sons, Ricky Gene Lohse and Mickey Dean Lohse.
Pallbearers will be Cody Williamson, Jess Williamson, Justin Long, Todd Harper, Monty Darnell and Jody Darnell.

Juan Leonardo Ocon, 27, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015, in Glasscock County, Texas. He was born August 23, 1987, in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Jesus and Lilia Manzanares Ocon.

Juan is survived by his wife, Martha Silva; children, Camila Ocon and Luis Ocon; grandmother, Juanita Gonzalez; brother, Sergio Ocon of Ciudad Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico; sister, Daisy Fonseca of Colorado; and by his parents.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 2:00 P.M. at Saint Therese Catholic Church in Carlsbad, TX, 76934, 11774 Beaumont St., (325) 465-8062, with Deacon Daniel Pena officiating. Interment will follow at Grape Creek Cemetery in Grape Creek, TX.

Dorothy “Dot” Rue Basham of Mertzon, Texas passed away March 16, 2015 in San Angelo, Texas at the age of 83.
Dot was born on November 26, 1931 in Ballinger, Texas to Charles Miller and Dollie Jessie Moore-Miller and was lovingly raised by Lillian and Bill Newman. Dot and her brother grew up in Big Lake, Texas. In 1950 while working in a pharmacy soda shop a cowboy walked in and asked her out on a date. That cowboy was Jim Ed Basham and it was love at first sight. Jim Ed and Dot were married October 14, 1950 and they would spend the next 64 years together. Dot and Jim Ed had two children, a son and daughter. Other than the 2 years spent in Alaska where Jim Ed was stationed for the Army, Dot along side her husband spent 48 years on the Rocker B Ranch. In 1998 they retired to Mertzon, Texas not too far from the Rocker B. She enjoyed her retirement by doing what she loved best, being with people. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club for several years and an active volunteer for the First Baptist Church of Mertzon.
Dot had a kind heart, a warm smile, and an uncanny ability to make you feel right at home, no matter who or where you were from. Which explains why she hardly ever met a stranger. She showed her accommodating spirit in the form of cooking, baking and good conversation. If you asked anyone Dot made the best cinnamon rolls this side of the Concho. Dot loved fishing, gardening, flowers and trips to Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Dot’s grandchildren affectionately refer to her as Granny Dot. Dot was a wonderful lady and loved by all who knew her. She will be truly missed, but welcomed in the house of our Lord and by the many people she knew and loved who passed before her.

Dot is survived by her husband Jim Ed Basham of Mertzon; son Jim Basham and wife Cindy of Gatesville; daughter Jan Basham of Mertzon; grandchildren Ryan Basham and mother Donna Basham; Mikka Pavelka and husband Frankie; Misty Basham; and great- granddaughter Tatum Basham.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Charles Miller and wife Shirley; sister-in-law Billie Jean Skelton and husband Joe Skelton; and sister-in-law Elvey Basham.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Mertzon in Mertzon, Texas. Pallbearers will be Dennis Webb, Jim Miller, Bud Farr, Phil Farr, Bill Farr, Eddie Martin, Mike Dolan, Howard Swaringin, Boone Stokes, Howard Parks, Rusty Culp, Buzz Harrington, and Phillip Tankersly. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to make a donation in Dot’s honor to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church of Mertzon.

Harold Dan Dunn, of Bronte was born January 22, 1940 in San Angelo, TX and joined his Heavenly Father at midnight the morning of March 14, 2015, passing peacefully into the arms of the angels who carried him home.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 15th, from 2:00 to 4:00pm at Shaffer Funeral Home in Bronte. Funeral services will held on Monday, March 16th, beginning at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Bronte, with Pastor Bobby Rogers officiating, assisted by Mike Wright. Graveside services will be held at the Fort Chadbourne Cemetery. Pallbearers are Zachary Walsh, Michael Welsh, Donald Butler, Colin Pope, John Fiveash, and Norman Hurt.
Harold enjoyed spending time with his family cooking in their back yard and playing with the grands and greats, traveling, fishing, hunting, and caring for his many different critters. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bronte, he served twelve years on the Bronte City Council. He was a member of the Bronte Evening Lions Club and Hayrick Masonic Lodge. He worked for ten years for Monarch Tile before the company moved to Marshall, Tx. He then retired after 30 years with Goodyear Proving Grounds in 2001.
Preceding Harold in passing were his parents, Edgar and Frances Dunn of San Angelo, TX and daughter Belinda.
Harold is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Dunn; brothers George Dunn and wife AnnaBelle, Richard Dunn and wife Patsy, twin sister Carol Schlather, sister Geraldine Hoover and husband James; daughters Marty Vaughn, Frances Dunn and partner Donald Butler, Amanda Welsh and husband Michael; grandchildren Micah Hawkins and husband Clayton, Nikki Indalsingh and husband Timothy, Zachary Walsh and partner Lindsey McIntire, J. D. Walsh, L. J. and Brea Welsh; great-grandchildren Alyssa and Landon Indalsingh, and Linley Hawkins.