Our beautiful sister, Melodie Starr McDonald, passed away peacefully at her home on September 21, 2021.

Melodie was born on March 29, 1957 to Fred and Sue McDonald. She graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1975. After high school, Melodie attended Tyler Junior College where she graduated in 1976 with a degree in dental hygiene. She later attended Texas Tech University where she graduated with a degree in design and marketing in 1983.

After graduation, Melodie lived and worked for several years in Austin, Texas. She eventually moved back to San Angelo, and received her teaching degree from Angelo State University. She taught for 27 years as a classroom and art teacher.

Art was always a passion of Melodie’s. She was immensely creative and instilled her love of art in many children throughout her time as a teacher. She was also heavily involved in the San Angelo art community, where she helped create “Art in Uncommon Places” and organized the annual Downtown Kids Sidewalk Chalk event with her artistic colleagues. She was also an exhibitor for several years in the local Stribling Art Show.

In addition to her love of art, Melodie found great joy in traveling. She took many trips throughout her life with friends and family, and could always be seen causing a bit of mischief along the way.

Melodie is preceded in death by parents, Fred and Sue McDonald and nephew Hayden Henderson. She is survived by brother, Jeff McDonald of Austin; sister and brother-in-law, Genny and Jeb Henderson of San Angelo; nephews, Colton and wife Megan Henderson, Beau Henderson and Lance Henderson, all of San Angelo; niece Sarah Henderson of Franklin, Tennessee, and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Melodie’s creativity lives on in various corners of San Angelo. A mosaiced Volkswagen Beetle on Love Street, a painted “Sheeptacular” sheep entitled “Happy Trails to Ewe” on W. Concho Ave., and a hidden mural of her grandmother and great aunt having tea at the historic Cactus Hotel can be found on a downtown building, all serve as beautiful reminders of her artistic talent and imaginative mind.

Melodie was loved immeasurably and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Her loved ones take comfort in knowing she has been reunited with her wonderful parents and grandparents. What a reunion that must have been!

A special thank you from the family is extended to Hospice of San Angelo and her many “angels on earth” that served as her loving caregivers in her final days.

A celebration of life memorial will take place on Saturday, October 8 from 2-4 p.m. at Raw 1899 Art Gallery on 38 N. Chadbourne.

Memorial Service

Saturday, October 08, 2022

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Raw 1899 
38 N Chadbourne St 
San Angelo, Texas 76903

Joe Sabine, 75, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family in Robert Lee.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo.

Mr. Sabine was born November 4, 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida where he was a 1964 graduate of Hillsboro High School. Joe retired from the US Air Force as a Captain after 24 years of service in 1989. Joe was a resident of Robert Lee since 2017 moving from San Angelo, where he was a resident since 1990. Joe was a member of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association, Staked Plains Masonic Lodge #598 AF&AM, and Shriners' Consistory. Joe enjoyed woodworking in his younger years. After moving to Robert Lee Joe spent time caring for his animals.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Sabine of the home; five children, Meredith Sabine and partner Billy Alexander of Norman, Oklahoma, Christina Allen and husband Clint of Montgomery County, Kim Crespo and husband Anthony of Abilene, Ruthy Walker and husband Brian of Weatherford, and Steven Sabine of Dallas; 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and his brother in arms, Paul Alger of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Lucy Sabine.

Cecil George Richardson passed to eternal life after a lengthy illness on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at the age of 95.

Cecil was born in 1927, in San Angelo, Texas, To Rev. Odus David and Mrs. Christena Marie (Olsen) Richardson. He served in the United States Navy During WWII and the United States Air Force during the Korean War. In 1951, he married the love of his life, Patsy Louise Roberts. They were blessed with a son, Mark, and a daughter, Dena. Cecil became a member of the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) and taught golf and managed courses in Okinawa Japan, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas (3).

Cecil had a passion for teaching golf to novices and helping people improve their form. He and Pat loved to travel and visited many places around the world. He was an avid sailor, fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors. He also loved to write poetry in his spare time and amused his family with his poems. Cecil was known for his wit, his entertaining stories, his teasing, and his love for his family.

Cecil was preceded in death by his father, mother, six brothers and his sister. He is survived by his wife, Pat, his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Mark and Jamie Richardson, his daughter and son-in-law, Dena and Jerry McKenzie, His Grandchildren, Jennifer, Ryan and Katarina, Robert Richardson, Caitlyn and Jaina McKenzie, His great-grandson, Cohen Richardson, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 2781 W Avenue N in San Angelo Tx. At 11:00 Am.

Memorial Service

Saturday, October 01, 2022

11:00AM

St. Luke's Methodist Church 
2781 W Ave N. 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Norma Juarez Castillo, age 53, passed away on September 23, 2022 with her family at her bedside. She was born on February 7, 1969 to Gilbert and Maria Juarez in San Angelo, Tx. She attended Central High School and enjoyed spending time watching the Dallas Cowboys and barbecuing with her family and friends. She loved spoiling her grandkids and lived life to the fullest always dancing and listening to music.

She is survived by her loving husband Adam Castillo; daughter and daughter-in-law, Britney and Saadia Castillo; daughter, Heather Castillo; daughter, and son-in-law, Kristin and Anthony Diaz; grandchildren, Kalina, Adalina, Sanae, Amaya, Bailey and Haden; parents, Gilbert and Maria Juarez; siblings/spouse, Juanio and Lynn Samaniego, Ophelia and Alex Hernandez, Mary Lopez, Brenda and Kevin Roe as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by grandparents Francisca Samaniego, Manuel B. Samaniego; brothers-in-law, Rudolpho Castillo and George Lopez.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Harper Funeral Home from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM at the funeral home.

Viewing

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

3:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Richard Kem Freeman, age 67, was called home on Wednesday, September 22, 2022. He was born in Lubbock, TX on October 24,1954 to Richard Harford and Carol Nicholson. Richard spent his entire life in the insurance industry. He worked for Lindsey-Newsom in San Angelo, then owned Frontier Adjusters for several years. His career eventually continued into being a catastrophic adjuster and he travelled to many states around the country. He worked the Katrina Hurricane event and ate many meals off of the Red Cross vans. He went on to California to work wildfires, then to Iowa and Nebraska for flooding disasters. His favorite assignment was in New York City to work Superstorm Sandy. He eventually retired in 2019.

Richard was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved his grandkids and was lovingly referred to as "TP". Music was his passion and he loved playing his guitars.

Richard is survived by his wife of 28 years, Debbie, his sons, Heath and Jason Freeman, stepchildren Holly (Thurman) and husband Steve and Hunter Price. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren, Stryler and Kyler Price and Taylen (Tay Tay) and Jackson Thurman. Survivors also include his sister, Sheree Terry and brother Jon Copeland, stepsiblings Claude Carol, Vince and Sabrina Freeman and several nieces and nephews. His very special survivor is his dog "Minnie".

Special thanks to the Shannon ICU and physicians for their quick response and care he received.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Harper Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Richard, to Concho Valley Paws

Born to Donald and Anna Charlesworth on June 13, 1937 in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Don (Dad, Husband, PawPaw, Pop) passed from this earth on September 20, 2022.

Raised in Elmer, New Jersey, Don joined the Air Force as an Electronics Technician in 1955 and served his country for 20 years. During this time, he and his growing family were stationed in Wichita Falls, TX, Japan, Hawaii, Tennessee, California and finally, Abilene, TX. Shortly after military retirement, Don located his family to the San Angelo, TX area where he worked with Diebold covering the West Texas Region.

Throughout the time in San Angelo and West Texas, Don volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America, Fort Concho, school activities and never hesitated to help a person in need. His interests were far-reaching, and those interests lead him to cross paths with many people who oftentimes would become Friends.

Some might say the phrase; "jack of all trades and master of none" fit Don quite well. However, those that knew him would likely agree that a more brilliant - or creative - mind was hard to find when a solution to a problem was needed! And… if one needed a piece or a part (for … something … anything) he likely had it "collected" for use at just "that" right time!

In his younger years, Don enjoyed jeep runs, playing professional fast pitch softball and camping. He took part in historical reenactments at Fort Concho in Texas. He was a collector and a dreamer. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. Don will forever be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Don is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Nancy; son Will (and Janet) Charlesworth, daughters Susan (and Bruce) Snow, Teresa (and James) McDonald and Brenda (and Brad) Greebon. He was extremely proud of his seventeen grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were equally as proud to know him as PawPaw!

Smiling, we know Don would not hesitate to recognize that in one way or another, his solution oriented / creative mindedness is reflected in his children and grand kids!

A graveside service and committal with military honors will take place in Elmer, New Jersey at a later date.

Online condolences can be made at https://shafferpioneer.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Shaffer Funeral Home - Sherwood Way, 1939 Sherwood Way San Angelo, TX 76901, (325) 224-2828.
 

Helen Roberta Rutledge, 83 of San Angelo passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 23, 2022 in Miles Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Friday
September 23, 2022
10:00 AM
Miles Cemetery
US Hwy 67
Miles, Texas 76861