Mary Patsy Molina, 80, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in San Angelo. Patsy was born June 9, 1941, in San Angelo, Texas to Mike Acosta, Sr. and Clara Garcia Acosta. She grew up in San Angelo and graduated from High School there. Patsy met and later married the love of her life Ernesto Jose Molina, and they shared many beautiful years together and raised 3 children. Patsy was a registered nurse and worked at Shannon Medical Center in the obstetrics and gynecology department for over 35 years and later went to work for the City of San Angelo Health Department Health Clinic. She retired from there after many years of service. Patsy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family and her patients. She loved people and loved caring for others and made friends with everyone she met. Her passion was cooking for her family and having her family all together for meals and holidays and celebrations.

Patsy loved life and was always happy and a shining example to her family of the light you could be to anyone you met. Her love for her family and the light she brought into everyone’s lives will remain in out hearts forever and we will dearly miss her! Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ernesto, her brothers, Joe Acosta and Mike Acosta, Jr., and her granddaughter, Amber Michelle Molina. She is survived by her Sons, Ernie Molina and Ronnie Molina, both of San Angelo; 4 Grandchildren, Ernest “Neto” Molina III, Tanya Flores, Patricia Flores and her husband Danny, and Ronnie Michael Torres; 9 Great Grandchildren; several Great Great Grandchildren; and numerous other family members and close friends. The Graveside Service will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 

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

Graveside

Thursday, August 26, 2021

10:00AM

Calvary Catholic Cemetery 
1100 W. Avenue N 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Final Resting Place

Calvary Catholic Cemetery 
1100 W. Avenue N 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Reverend Edward A. Lopez, 63 years old from San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Edward was a man of profound faith, with a spirit of forgiveness, compassion in abundance and a faithful servant of the community. He was a man who wholeheartedly loved the Lord. His favorite pastimes were cheering for the Central High Bobcats, Texas Longhorns, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Rangers. 

Reverend Lopez served in the ministry for 34 years. His final sermon was given on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at River City Baptist Church where he was serving as pastor. For several years, he was also the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of San Angelo. In addition, he served as Chaplain for San Angelo Police Department for 10 years and a chaplain for San Gabriel’s Hospice. Reverend Lopez won copious awards and accolades from the community he loved serving. 

Reverend Lopez was the happiest in his life when he met his wife, Maria M. Martinez, she brought him true joy and a wonderful daughter, Alexi Martinez. 

He leaves behind his loving wife, his daughter, and his mother, Belia A. Benitez. He is survived by his four siblings, Sylvia Bauchman (Gary) from New York, Nelda Garcia (David), Robert Lopez (Tiffanie) and Brenda Izaguirre (Honorable Edgar Izaguirre) all from Austin, Texas. He also leaves behind two nieces (Dr. Alyson D. Garcia, M.D. (Dax Brannan) and Anyssa Lopez-Moya), four nephews (Kristopher Lopez (Jordan), Caleb Garcia, Alex Moya-Lopez, and Christian Panter), two great-nieces (Nelda Faye Lopez and Zara Brynn Brannan) and one great-nephew (Titus Dax Brannan). 

He is preceded in death by his father, Domingo C. Lopez and his stepdad, Arturo G. Benitez. 
His life was dedicated in service to others, never met a stranger and had an infectious laugh which will be missed. 

Reverend Lopez believed in the Lord and in medicine. He was fully vaccinated but COVID-19 ravaged his lungs and kidneys due to others not exhibiting the same wisdom. The family wants to thank Shannon Hospital COVID-19 ICU staff for the excellent care given with a special appreciation to Dr. Wood and Emily (Emy) Emmons, RN. 

Due to COVID-19, the funeral services will be for immediate family members only. Please get fully vaccinated, wear a mask, social distance and wash your hands.

Thomas "Lon" Londale Briley, age 75, was welcomed by his Savior into Heaven on August 22, 2021 in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home.  
The family will receive visitors on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Interment will be on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Texas State Veteran's Cemetery in Abilene located at 7457 West Lake Road, Abilene, Texas. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, August 27th at 3:00 PM at the Southgate Church of Christ in San Angelo. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Lon was born December 14, 1945 in Winters, Texas to Linzie Clyde and Veda Maxine Wheat Briley. He grew up in Midland, TX where he graduated from Lee High School. Lon attended West Texas State University where he earned his Master's Degree in Music. Lon married the love of his life, Barbara Joyce Farr, in Eden on September 2, 1966. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the US Army and taught band for a year before he entered into active service, serving honorably in Vietnam. 

Lon was a multifaceted individual and had many talents. He was an educator, he worked for over 32 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and he served not only as a deacon in the church but also as a minister. He was an exceptionally gifted musician. He could play any instrument and sing any melody. Music brought him great joy. Even after Alzheimers had stolen much of his memory, he could still sing along with a familiar song. He also enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, and loved their small farm in Eden, TX during his retirement. Lon was most proud of his legacy of faith that he passed on, which will be carried on for generations.

Some might describe Lon as a prankster, namely his sons and his co-workers. He certainly could dish it out out, however he wasn't always quite as eager to take it. He cherished his family and friends, especially the grandchildren and loved spending time with them.

Lon was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Eric Odell Briley, and a grandson Brandon Clay Jackson.

He is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Barbara; his children, Robert Briley and his wife Michelle of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, Donald Briley of Pampa, Texas, Joe and his wife Sherian Briley of San Angelo, Texas, and Brenda Briley and her husband Adam Lamprecht of McKinney, Texas; his brothers, Bryan Briley and his wife Tina, and Ronald Briley; his grandchildren, Megan Ryan and husband, Jacob, Kayla Briley, Erin Briley, Kolson Ashley, Trace Briley, Taryn Briley, Summer Keathly and her husband Kevin; and by his great grandchildren, Nora, Jemma and Thea.

If so moved, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Lon's memory.
 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas "Lon" Londale Briley, please visit our floral store.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Thursday
August 26, 2021
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

COMMITTAL SERVICE

Friday
August 27, 2021
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
7457 W Lake Road
Abilene, TX 79601

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Friday
August 27, 2021
3:00 PM
Southgate Church of Christ
528 Country Club Road
San Angelo, TX 76904

John Andrew Byrd, 66, of San Angelo, Tx went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17,2021 at Shannon Medical Center after a brief illness. 

John was born June 21,1955 in Alton, Il. To William Morris Byrd, Sr and May Alleea Williamson Byrd. He grew up in Marion IA, Olin, IA and Tipton, IA. Graduating from Tipton High School in 1973, then going into the Air Force where he made a 20-year career in Wichita Falls, Texas, Weisbadea, Germany and settling in San Angelo, Texas in 1978. John was NCOIC of the Dental lab at the Goodfellow AFB clinic for 12 years. After his USAF retirement in 1993, he held various jobs over the next several years. Manager of Domino’s Pizza, 2 other dental lab positions, head guard at the Mathis Field Airport and Sitel.  

John married the love of his life, Jennifer Brockett Hale-Byrd on her birthday, December 17, 1994. They had 26 wonderful years together before he was called home. I’ll miss you forever sweetheart. 
Anyone whoever knew John saw his very loving, caring nature and inquisitive mind. One of his passions was hours of talking about God, examining. 

This hand in the world around us and always bring up “what if’s”. His mind never quit! Other past times he thoroughly enjoyed were fishing, golf, racquetball and Karoke. He had the voice of an Angel! John will remain close in all our hearts always and especially in all 14 of his grandchildren as their beloved, Papa.

John was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Willeen Byrd Whys and husband Mike, and a stepsister, Linda Williamson. 

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer B Hale-Byrd of San Angelo, Texas, daughter Jenifer Doran and husband David Ray, Jr. of Eldorado, Texas and their children: Ayla Hope, Miley Rey Maverick Eastmon and Brody Kason. Son, Aaron M. Byrd and wife Ashley of San Angelo, Texas and their children: Sophia Rae, Silas Grayson and Scarlett Elena. Stepson Joseph Steinpert and wife Bethany from Allentown, PA and their children: Samuel Jack, Adelyn Kae and Marcus Aaron. Stepdaughter Sara Kaitlin Frausto and husband John James of San Angelo, Texas and their children: Jaxon Robert, Alexa Jane, Caredea Lane and Lenora Cait. Two previous stepchildren are Nichole Faucks family from San Angelo, Texas and Hillory Garcia and family of San Antonio. John’s family in Iowa: Stepmother, Beverly Byrd, brothers Jeff Byrd wand wife Jodi and family of Tipton, IA., Bill Byrd of North Liberty, IA, Robert Byrd and wife Vickie of Tipton, IA, Tony Byrd and wife Becky of Oxford, IA. Sister Cassandra Byrd of Tipton, IA and stepsister Gail Meyers of Tipton, IA. He had numerous nieces and nephew and more loving friend can be counted, who will all miss this dear, sweet funny man forever. 

John’s Celebration of Life Service will be held November 14, 2021, at 3:00 pm at San Angelo First United Methodist Church. 

Family and friends may share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Celebration of Life

Sunday, November 14, 2021

3:00PM

First United Methodist Church 
37 E. Beauregard Ave. 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Jimmy Don Ellis, 69, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Abilene, TX. Jimmy was born November 21, 1951 to William and Alberta Ellis. He grew up in Littlefield, Texas and graduated from Littlefield High School. After high school, he decided to become a cotton ginner. He worked for many cotton gins all over the State of Texas and even started a business repairing cotton gins. Jimmy then worked as a technician for Cox Cable in San Angelo for many years. He later attended Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School in Purcell, Ok and graduated from there. Jimmy worked as a farrier for several years and mastered his skill while serving many clients in the San Angelo area. Eventually, Jimmy decided to go into trucking and continued his work in the transportation industry until his death. Jimmy married Linda Ruth Hopper on July 19, 2003 and they shared 18 wonderful years together. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved his family dearly.

Jimmy had a very gentle and fun-loving nature about him and at the same time was a shining example of hard work and perseverance to his children and grandchildren. He always stayed very young at heart, and in his spare time loved camping and dancing. His passion, however, was singing and playing the guitar. Jimmy played with several bands, at different times, in the San Angelo area and loved his experience playing for others. His love of family, passion for music and gentle caring spirit will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss him! Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Janet Ellis and one son, Jimmy Mark Ellis. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ellis, of San Angelo; his daughter, Melonie Freeman and her husband Gary, of Seminole, TX; his sons, Michael Ellis, Bryan Davis and his wife Darla, of Littlefield, TX, Blake Davis and his wife Michelle, of Levelland, TX and Blayne Davis and his wife Lauren, of Stamford, TX; 13 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; his brother, Ronnie Ellis and his wife Sharlita, of San Angelo; and numerous other family members and many close friends. The memorial service will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 23, 2021 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. 

Family and friends may share condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Memorial Service

Monday, August 23, 2021

2:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Burton Zeb Lathram, 81, of San Angelo, Tx, passed away on August 20,2021 in San Angelo. Burt was a man of faith, integrity, and love. He never met a stranger and his sense of humor was infectious. Burt’s greatest joy was to tell a story that made people laugh, he was a Giver. 

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 Monday, August 23, 2021, at Belmore Baptist Church, 1214 S. Bell Street. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Eola Cemetery with the Brothers Toby Irwin and Matt Wood of Belmore Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home. 

Burt was born in Bowie County to Zeb and Bessie Hicks Lathram on March 1, 1940 at home Burt was the youngest of six children and liked to have things done his way. He graduated from Estelline High School in l958. He married the love of his life, Louise Dobson on August 29, 1975 in Austin, TX. His first job was climbing poles for WTU, then owned his own plumbing business. He went on to serve as a Texas DPS Patrolman, transferring into the Narcotics Division. Burt also served as an Investigator for Attorney General John Hill. In 1977 Burt and Weezie moved back to Eola, to farm along with his father-in-law , Fred Dobson. They retired in 2018 and moved to Rio Concho West in San Angelo. 

Burt is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, one brother, and a daughter, Valorye Carroll, and son Mark Lathram. 

Burt is survived by Weezie, his best friend and loving wife of 46 years, daughter Sabrina and Steve Dorris of Allen, TX, sister Anita Hawkins of Dallas, TX, grandchildren Casey and Eric Hale of McKinney, Cameron Carroll of McKinney, TX, Cassidy Carroll of Redding, CA, BriAnn and Mac Holland of Washington, DC, Kade and Tami Dorris of Portland, OR; great-grandchildren Ellasyn and Burklee Hale, and brother-in-law Dempster and Lesley Dobson of San Angelo, TX. 

Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels or Belmore Baptist Church, Eola cemetery association, or a charity of your choice.

Visitation

Monday, August 23, 2021

5:00PM - 7:00PM

BELMORE BAPTIST CHURCH 
1214 S. Bell St. 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Graveside

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

1:00PM

Eola Cemetery 
Farm to Market Rd 381 
Eola, Texas 76937

Bryce Michael Stover AKA Bubba Bryce went to earn his angel wings on August 20, 2021. Bryce was born on October 13, 1992 in San Angelo, TX to Mistidawn Stover. Anyone who knew Bryce was touched by his kindness, gentleness, laughter and personality. Bryce loved all animals especially sharks. Bryce loved anime and cooking for his family. He loved to get everyone together and cook for them. He loved being outdoors and doing activities such as fishing, mudding and camping. Bryce will be dearly missed, he is survived by his parents Mistidawn and Luis Osejo as well as his grandparents Ofelia and William Stover; uncle, William Stover; siblings, Krista Torres, Taylor Torres, Donald Torres, Caily Torres, Autumn Torres, and Kodiac Stover; brother-in-laws, Kenneth Rediger, Jimmy Quiroz II. 
A rosary will be held held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Harper Funeral Home at 6:00 PM.

Rosary

Monday, August 23, 2021

6:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

The Lord Jesus has called one of his favorites Home. Sonya Raye McCarthy placed her hand in the Lords today and has joined the chorus of Heaven. 

Sonya's light shined bright in every interaction. She was known for her smile, warmth, acceptance, and encouragement. 

She was also known and loved for her passion for Jesus and using the gift of song to bless all those that heard her. She always gave God the Glory and loved to sing no matter the setting. 

She is desperately missed by her husband David, three children Michael, Sheena, and Blake, and three children-in-love Apolynne, Megan, and Zac. Her seven wonderful grandbabies that meant the world to her. As well as countless friends, coworkers, and family across the country. 

The hole she left will never be filled, but the memories will be cherished forever. 

A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 12:00PM-2:00PM with a memorial service to follow at Christian Church of San Angelo at 5:30PM.

Visitation

Sunday, August 22, 2021

12:00PM - 2:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Memorial Service

Sunday, August 22, 2021

5:30PM

Christian Church of San Angelo 
4064 Bryant Blvd S 
San Angelo, TX 76904