Mario "Tata" Salinas, Sr., 60, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, in San Angelo.

Public Viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Salinas was born January 29, 1965 in Del Rio to Benny and Flora Salinas. Tata has been a resident of San Angelo since he was seven years old. He had also lived in Del Rio and Snyder. Tata attended schools in San Angelo and loved playing sports. He was a welder, cook and painter. Tata loved to cook, clean, watch TV and play Bingo.

Survivors include his partner, Maria Zurita; two sons, Mario Albert Salinas, Jr., and Andrew Salinas; a daughter, Helerie Salinas Mendoza and husband Jimmy; a grandson whom he raised, Ethan Nathaniel Salinas; six grandchildren, Adrian Albert Salinas, Ian Rodriguez, Damian Rodriguez, Edwardo Rodriguez, Dillion Reyna, and Alex Salinas; six great grandchildren, Novaya Salinas, Nicholas Salinas, Noah Salinas, Maricella Rodriguez, Ariella Rodriguez, and Axton Rodriguez; a brother, Benny Salinas, Jr.; and two sisters, Lorie Salinas, and Elizabeth Salinas. Tata was preceded in death by his parents.

Billie Jean "Zaza" McCleery departed this world on February 16, 2025.

She was born on August 29, 1936, to Wayne and Frieda Rosenthal Willson. Arriving six weeks premature, she entered the world just before the historic flood of 1936. Billie was raised in San Angelo, TX, where she spent most of her life, aside from brief stays in Fort Worth and California. She graduated from San Angelo High School and later pursued business and accounting courses at Angelo State University.

Billie had a long and successful career with GTE, where she worked in various supervisory and management roles before retiring as the Budget Analyst for GTE President Buddy Langley. Even after retirement, she remained active—first as a substitute teacher and later as a travel agent, a role she loved as it allowed her to see the world. She shared her passion for travel with her family, taking her mother and granddaughters on adventures across Europe, Canada, and numerous cruises. One of her cherished memories was taking Therese to London and Paris and later treating the family to a celebratory cruise after Becca’s high school graduation.

Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. As a young mother, she taught Training Union classes for children at Park Heights Baptist Church. Over the years, she continued her spiritual journey at Trinity Baptist and Southland Baptist Church, where she was a devoted member of the Joy class.

Billie was actively involved in her community, particularly through the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She also found joy in her bridge group, cherishing the friendships it brought her.

Later in life, Billie’s greatest joy came from her great-grandchildren. She was a devoted presence at as many of their activities as possible, whether in Texas or Georgia. Known lovingly as "Zaza"—a name given to her by her first grandchild, Carrie, as a toddler—she became "Zaza" to all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and their friends.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents and her uncle, Howard Willson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Therese and Tad Emert of Robert Lee; her grandchildren, Carrie Powers of Pecos, Becca Wilson (husband Kasey) of Dahlonega, GA, Carli Powers of Georgetown, Cadi Powers of San Marcos, Jaci Wilson of Dahlonega, GA, and Kason Wilson of Dahlonega, GA.

In honor of Billie’s life, memorial contributions may be made to Rust Street Ministries.

She will be deeply missed, but her love, wisdom, and adventurous spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 17, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Betty Ruth Hardegree went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 94 years. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, James and Ruby McMeekin of Big Spring, Texas, her husband Craig Hardegree of San Angelo, Texas and her second husband, Alphonse Schwartz of Grape Creek, Texas.

Mrs. Hardegree is survived by her children, Mike Hardegree of Grape Creek, Texas, Cindy Bright of Cedar Park, Texas and David Hardegree of San Angelo, Texas; her grandchildren, Gary Hardegree of Christoval, Texas, Adam Bright of Huntsville, Texas, Sarah Johnson of Leander, Texas, Rebecca Crouse of Dallas, Texas, and Matthew Hardegree of Norfolk, Virginia; and great grandchildren, Kenley Johnson and Case Johnson of Leander, Texas and Preston Bright of Huntsville, Texas. She is also survived by her siblings Jean Little of Tyler, Texas, Brenda Watts of Midland, Texas and James McMeekin of Hamilton, Texas.

Mrs. Hardegree was born in Mitchell County on April 18, 1930. Following her marriage to Craig Hardegree in 1947, they moved to San Angelo where they operated Hardegree (formerly Burley) Lumber Company and built homes for families all over west Texas for over 40 years.

Mrs. Hardegree was a member of the Southgate Church of Christ in San Angelo and the Pond Springs Church in Austin, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make contributions in Mrs. Hardegree's name to the Alzheimer's Association or your favorite charity.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home at 2:00pm. Burial to follow at Belvedere Memorial Park.

Ronnie Wayne King was born in Sweetwater, Tx. On January 7, 1948, to Ruth and Howard King. It was so cold that day that all the pipes in his parents’ home froze.

In 1959 he moved with his family to San Angelo where his father and uncle opened King Bros. Chevron on the corner of Bell and Pulliam.

Ronnie met his future wife, Janet Richmond when they were teenagers making the drag on Beauregard. In 1966, they married, then moved to Texas City in 1967. In 1969 their son Kevin, his dad’s pride and Joy, was born.

Ronnie worked in service stations and truck driving until 1973 when he went to work for Arco Chemical Company in Bayport, Tx. In 1985 he transferred to Arco Alaska for 9 years. He eventually moved back to San Angelo to be around his family.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents his sister, Patricia Herode, and his nephews Sean and Brent Sullivan.

He is survived by his wife Janet, and his son Kevin both of San Angelo, His sister Karen Moore, also of San Angelo, his brothers-in-law, Dwight Richmond (Ruth) of Georgia, Patrick Richmond (Jan) of South Carolina, and sister-in-law Elizabeth Richmond of Austin, TX. Also, by his beloved nieces and nephews and their families.

We want to thank Ralph Crane, a faithful friend for always being there, Karla Herode for stepping up to help during her uncles last days, the Shannon Doctors, and High Plains Senior Care Hospice.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Harper Funeral Home from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Word of Life Church at 10:00 AM with burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Kevin King, Kenneth Wells, Johnnie Trevino, Johnnie Herode, Lonnie Soliz, Ralph Crane.

Billy Ray Fleeks III, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in San Angelo.

Billy Ray was born March 19, 1978, in San Angelo, Texas to Billy Ray Fleeks, Sr. and Dineace Malone Fleeks. Billy Ray grew up in San Angelo and graduated from Central High School. He enjoyed playing football during his high school years. After high school, he attended Angelo State University and also Texas A&M. Billy Ray went to work for Tri Corp Security where he worked for many years achieving a supervisor position. Billy Ray was a loving son, brother, husband and father who devoted his life to his family. He loved hanging out with his family and occasionally cooking some good barbeque. In his spare time, he loved to go fishing and he loved watching football, especially his team, the Dallas Cowboys. Billy Ray loved people. He loved to act goofy and joke around with everyone. He would always help anyone in need and had a beautiful forgiving heart. His life and legacy of love will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss him! Billy Ray was preceded in death by his Parents and one brother Jerry Malone.

He leaves to cherish his memory with his beloved family from Gainesville,TX his wife Jammie Thomas, of San Angelo; his four children, Anojah Fleeks, Billy Fleeks, Tariq Thomas and Marcus Thomas, all of San Angelo; 6 Grandchildren; his Brothers, Charles Mitchell and Patrick Mitchell; his Sisters, Dorothy Mitchell, Martha Fleeks, Kienandra Williams, all of San Angelo, Angela Phillips, of Midland, TX; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend Sam Singleton, of San Angelo.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

James Frederick Rogers, age 77, of Carlsbad, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. James was born in San Angelo. 

A graveside service for James will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM Highway 1223, San Angelo, TX 76905.

Maria Guadalupe Mendez, age 99 of Sonora passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery.

Survivors include sons Ernesto and Abelardo Mendez, and daughters Gloria Isala Mendez and Midrian Aboud.

Bradley "B-rad" Kinyon, 34, of El Paso passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Robert Massie Funeral Home; and the family will receive friends from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Belvedere Memorial Park under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Kinyon was born on July 21, 1990 in San Angelo to Paul and Tamara Kinyon. Bradley graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 2009 and later from Angelo State University in 2013 with a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He then graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a doctorate in physical therapy in 2017. Brad was an arborist, so he opened El Paso Palm Pros where he took care of all trees. He also made and sold mixed media art. Brad enjoyed being around his family and friends. He was a loving, charming, and sweet person. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. Bradley married Maria De La Cruz on June 20, 2017.

Bradley is survived by his wife, Maria of San Angelo; two daughters, Marley and Myla; his parents, Paul and Tamara Kinyon of San Angelo; two brothers, Jared Kinyon of Aiken, South Carolina and Hunter Kinyon of Austin, Texas; five nieces, Kylie Kinyon, Andrea Reyes, Reneta Reyes, Sofia Reyes, Frida Martinez; and a nephew Julian Martinez.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Violet Kinyon and Eugene and Ruth Scott.

The family wants to thank the ICU doctors and nurses at Shannon Medical Center; the skilled staff at M.D. Anderson in Houston; the beautiful and kind women of Beta Sigma Phi; the Beta Sigma Phi City Council; and his beloved family and friends.

Don "Pop" Raymond Rinehart entered the presence of the Lord February 10, 2025, at the age of 79.

A devoted follower of Christ, he leaves a legacy defined by family, love, laughter, strength, and hard work. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will be tremendously missed. Don was born on February 8, 1946, to Bill E. Rinehart and Sybil (Charles) Rinehart in Gladewater, Texas. After spending much of his youth in Gladewater, Don attended and graduated from Buena Vista High School in Imperial, Texas. Soon, thereafter, Don returned to Gladewater prior to enlisting in United States Air Force. Don proudly served as a crew chief, "Voodoo Medicine Man" on the photo reconnaissance /fighter jet F-101 Voodoo at Tan Son Nhut Air Base during the height of the Vietnam War in 1968-1969. Serving his country along with being a Vietnam Veteran was a source of immense pride for Don.

Upon leaving the military, Don married the love of his life Debra L. Harter on March 23, 1972, and soon relocated to Eldorado where they raised their children Lisa and Wade. From that time on, Don worked in the oil and gas industry as an operator, measurement technician and measurement supervisor for 40 years before retiring at the age of 66 in 2012. For those who had the privilege of knowing and working with Don, all will give testament to his unequaled work ethic, dedication and sense of humor.

After retirement, nothing made Don happier than spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. To that his close seconds would be meticulously maintaining his lawn and landscape or riding his Harley. His yearly trips with Debbie to the biker rally in Ruidoso, New Mexico was something they both enjoyed tremendously.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Rinehart, daughter Lisa Gibson and husband Kary, son Wade Rinehart and wife Ginger all of Eldorado, Tx; grandson, Jaymie O'Harrow and wife Polli of Dripping Springs; grandson, Jackson O'Harrow and wife Mikayla of Eldorado; granddaughter, Stormi Rinehart and husband Jared Romine of Conroe; granddaughter, Alyssa Rinehart of San Angelo; great-granddaughters Avery and Scarlett O'Harrow; brother, Charles Rinehart and wife Nancy of Gladewater; sister, Nancy Snider and husband Jessie of San Angelo; brother, Lloyd Rinehart and wife Vanessa of San Angelo.

Don will be reunited with his mother Sybil, sister Elaine, and brothers Kenneth, Karl, and Bill in Heaven.

A celebration of Don's life will be held at 1:00 PM, February 22, 2025, at the Eldorado Cemetery Chapel in Eldorado, Texas. The family will have a private burial service at Union Grove Cemetery in Gladewater, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the Schleicher County Nursing Home and Concho Heart Hospice. Their care and compassion during this difficult time gave much comfort to Pop and our family. The family invites donations in his memory in lieu of flowers to these organizations or a church of your choosing.

He is now at peace in the arms of his Savior.

John 3:16: "For God so love the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

Carol Joyce Pickens passed away peacefully in her sleep at Regency House on February 12, 2025. She was born July 24, 1932 in Ironton, Ohio, and was the youngest of 9 children.

After graduation from Ironton High School she married her High School sweetheart Parshall Pickens and they were married 61 years, until he passed away on April 27, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Parshall was in the military and served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1974. Joyce was by his side throughout his military career, and they were stationed at Bases in Germany, Japan, Pakistan, Mississippi, Germany, Turkey and Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo. While overseas Joyce spent much of her time taking care of their 4 children (Gary, Sue, Debbie and Steve), traveling with Parshall while he played Worldwide Basketball for the Air Force.

She loved to bowl (which she continued until 2016) and enjoyed watching her friends bowl and baking them cookies. Joyce started working at Ethicon in San Angelo in 1976 and retired after 20+ years of service. She loved to travel, and she and Parshall were inseparable and were always on the road visiting family in Ohio, and friends around the country. Joyce was an active member of Life Point Baptist Church for many years. She has been a devoted Christian, loving mother, and grandmother.

Joyce will finally be reunited in heaven with her husband, Parshall Pickens, and their son Gary Pickens and all her brothers and sisters; and leaves behind 3 children - Sue Wimpee and husband Blake, Debbie Friend and husband Clay, and Steve Pickens and wife Ivy. She also had 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Joyce always had a smile on her face and loved to talk about Jesus, bowling, and enjoyed visiting with her friends. 

 A Special thanks to her special friend (Kristen Gaitan) and all the other nursing staff and friends at The Springs (Ashley, Emily, Brea, Kim, Pauline and others) for taking care of her for over 5 years; as well as Lindi, Laura, Sean, Susan and other nursing staff at Regency House for taking such great care of mom during her stay there over the last year as well.

A private graveside service will be held at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.