Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, John Triplett Foster, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. John T. had a great sense of humor and enjoyed his many friends. 
John T., born February 17, 1953, in San Angelo, Texas, was the youngest of the four children born to Horace Martin ‘Pete’ Foster and Marie Triplett Foster. He attended San Angelo schools. When the Vietnam War lingered, he became a U.S. Marine and served in Laos and Cambodia. Following his USMC service, John became a driller in the oilfields of West Texas and worked for several companies. John later worked several years for the City of Ballinger as an electrician. In 2005, John and Jana Knight Smith were married in San Angelo. 

John is survived by his devoted wife Jana, his son James Russell ‘Rusty’ Foster (Dawn) and their daughters Ayla and Jayleigh of Amarillo; sons Blake Smith (Kenzie) and their children Wyatt and Walker of League, Texas; Ryan Smith (Robin) and son Paiton of Wheeler, Texas; and Nathan Smith (Marsha) and children Lorabelle, Zane, Otis, and MaryJo of Jayton, Texas. 

Also surviving John are his sisters Golda Marie Foster McMahon (David) and daughter Allison McMahon, JoAnn Allen (Ronnie) and their son Shannon (Lara) Allen, all of San Angelo; and his brother H.M. II (Antoinette) and their daughters Heather (Coty) of San Antonio, Jonette Wiginton (Brent) and their children Colton, Cash, and Carlee of Woodsboro, and son Bradley Pici (Linda) of Corpus Christi. John Leaves many wonderful cousins and friends to cherish his memory. 

A small graveside service will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, August 14, 2021, in the Old Runnels Cemetery, FM2887 north of Ballinger, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Harper Funeral Home and Crematory.

Graveside

Saturday, August 14, 2021

10:00AM

Old Runnels Cemetery 
FM 2887 
Ballinger, TX 76821

Ronald Clarence Hardy, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at Shannon Memorial Hospital on August 10, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Ron was born in Venice Beach, CA on May 4, 1937, and was the second son of five children to Lloyd Hardy, Sr. and June Warner Hardy. 

Following graduation from high school, Ron joined the United States Air Force and served our country 20 years in Japan, Italy, Alaska, Turkey, Riverside, CA and San Antonio, TX. He retired from the military in San Angelo as a Master Sargent. He then attended Angelo State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History and minored in Spanish. Following many years of services, Ron also retired from the United States Postal Services. 

During retirement, Ron was an avid runner and enjoyed staying fit. He was a prize-winning pecan farmer who enjoyed being outside, spoiling his beloved dogs and cats and was always beside his loving wife and family. 

Left to treasure his memory are his wife of 63 years, Janet Mary Hardy and their children: Ronald C. Hardy, Jr., and wife, Brenda, Robert Hardy and Sarah, Laura Hardy Arthur and husband, Todd and Lynne Hardy-Lukes and husband, Kenneth. He is also survived by their grandchildren: Jeffrey Hardy and wife, Kelbi, Chad Arthur and wife, Emily, Jason Hardy and Kanya, Jennifer Hardy and husband, Tom, Colby Arthur and fiancée, Shelby, Bryan Hardy, Christopher Hardy and Becca, Jonathan Arthur, Delanie Lukes Aldaco, and husband, Jake, Rileigh Lukes and Bennett Hardy; and his great-grandchildren: Kaiclyn Hardy and Jason Hardy, Jr. Ron is survived by his brothers Lloyd Hardy, Jr., Robert (Bob) Hardy and David Hardy and proceeded in death by his parents, Lloyd Hardy, Sr. and June Warner Hardy and his sister, Margaret. 

Ron may be gone from this world, but he will be forever cherished and remembered in our hearts. His memorial service and celebration of life will be at Harper Funeral Home on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 11:30am followed immediately by a repast and reception.

Memorial Service

Saturday, August 21, 2021

11:30AM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Grant Dean Branstutter was born 7/23/1964 in Redding, CA. He passed away 8/08/2021 in Winters, TX. He is survived by 3 children Rachel Miller of Colorado Speings, CO Matthew Branstutter- Peckham from Livingston ca, and Sarah Branstutter of Winters Tx, and 9 grandchildren. He was artistic and funny and he will be missed deeply. Preceded in death by his mother Bonnie Branstutter.

Mechele “Lyrical-Boogie” Crenshaw, lover of God, expressive art, and life passed away the morning of August 2, 2021. Mechele was born on January 13, 1991, in Okinawa, Japan to Ronald and Andrala Crenshaw. Raised in Ohio, Mechele considered Toledo, home. During her stay in Toledo, she participated in dance, theater, and Upward Bound. Mechele attended St. Ursula Academy. After her junior year, she traveled to Germany and graduated from Ramstein High. She poured herself into her music and her writings hence the name Lyrical Chele. She was also affectionately known to her friends as Boogie. She worked in the food industry to provide for her final goal to write professionally and continue her music endeavors. She briefly lived in Killeen before moving to San Angelo to be with her family. She began working for Taco Bell, recently promoted to manager. Our beautiful Mechele has reached the Gates of Heaven. Celebrating with her are Jerry and Eulla Powell, Willie and Viola Bell, Coley and Mary Hudson, Margrett and Tenezar Crenshaw, Harold Graves, Queandro Quarles Sr (Chache), Priscilla Massingill Goodson, Joseph Powell, Lois Powell, Leonard Powell, Haward Massingill, Oscar Smith, Lashawndra Powell, and dear friend DaShaun Booth.  

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: Jerry Graves, Andrala Crenshaw, Ronald Crenshaw I (Jackie) SC, Ronald Erick Crenshaw II (Isabella) Germany, Althea Marie Davis-Crenshaw, LaTisha Dincher(Germany), Equator Kennedy(SC), Tramonica Garrett (SC), Jacquie Jones-Smith, Coley Hudson Jr, Darla Harris (OH), Jerrell Graves (OH), Becky Garrison (Chris), Denise Akinpelu, Bernadette Coffee, Fostina Gurley, Special friend Lexi Thompson (Germany) and a host of family and friends. 
The Celebration of Mechele’s life will be at 5:00 P.M., Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor John Pope officiating. 

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

Memorial Service

Saturday, August 14, 2021

5:00PM

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 
721 W. 19th Street 
San Angelo, TX 76903

On the afternoon of August 4, 2021, our loving Rhonda A. Underwood, went to be with our Lord and Saviour.

Rhonda, 60, was born in Lula, Georgia on March 23, 1961, to her late parents Howard M. Worley and Joyce Loggins-Worley. Rhonda graduated from East Hall High School, following her graduation she traveled with her family to start their new life in Texas, due to her father's work transfer.

Rhonda spent most of her adult life in Insurance, she was a hard worker. She spent many loyal years at Lane-White Insurance agency until this companies' business was purchased by Trimble-Bajter Insurance.
Rhonda made the transition to her new office reluctantly, she was not a person who necessarily enjoyed change...however, she grew to love her work family and she spent the remaining years as a trusted CRS.
I know that her Trimble-Bajter family and customers will forever be changed by her kind, helpful and loving spirit.

Rhonda has always been such a caring person, so it was no wonder that she spent so many years caring for her parents when they were ill, this didn't leave much time for a social life. It wasn't until 2007, that she met the love of her life, Allan Underwood. They married a few years later, despite some struggles Allan faced with his health. They made one another extremely happy! Allan faced even more difficulties with his health, and what a gift it was to have Rhonda there to care for him. Although they had many struggles with Allans' health, Rhonda loved being with her husband and enjoyed the time spent with him, Allan proceeded her in death in January of 2019.

Rhonda, was a kind-hearted, loving, sweet soul that our Lord knew was very tired and weary from her long battle with heart disease. His Mercy was just, as He led her home peacefully with her little sister, Kristi, and her husband Don "Jay", by her side, holding her hands.

Rhonda is survived by her sister, Kristi Hollowell and husband Donald; their 4 boys, Brent Howard Wilcox, Beaumont Christopher Wilcox, Bennett Jaymeson Hollowell, and Bryant William Hollowell, whom she spent almost the last year of her life, living with them, being a part of their crazy family life, which she enjoyed so very much; sister, Tamela Clark and husband Jerry; niece, Savannah Cowley and husband Will; great-nephew, Stetson Cowley; niece, Madison Clark; Stepsons, Jared Underwood and wife Shannon, Coye Underwood, and partner Angelo, and Jay Underwood; mother-in-Law, Iona Underwood; sisters-in-law, Karen Cortinaz and husband Richard, and Pamela Melton and husband Greg; brothers-in-law, Charlie Underwood and wife Ruthann, and Jimmie Underwood and wife Nita.

The one thing, we as a family are holding tight to during this time of tremendous loss of such an amazing woman, is the wonderful and kind thoughts and prayers from so many people who loved Rhonda dearly. So many have told us, how much she loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews. Those were Her Boys and Her Girls, and she was Their NONA. More often than not, when the parents said no, NONA said yes! She loved them with her whole heart, and She loved them big!

Due to family illnesses services will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

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Jerry Don Cotter, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday evening August 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family in San Angelo, TX. He was a member of Johnson Street Church of Christ and spent many years attending Men’s Bible Study classes. 

Jerry married Wanda Cotter on February 3, 2007. Wanda was Jerry’s high school sweetheart, but they ended up going their separate ways after high school. They met up again 57 years later and were happily married and lived at Rio Concho West for 14 years. 

Jerry was born to William Rueben and Mattie Jane (Bingham) Cotter on May 7, 1931 in Big Spring, TX. He was the youngest of 14 total siblings and the last one to pass away. He was born & raised into a farming family and spent endless hours working in the cotton fields. 

He graduated from Littlefield High School where he played tackle for the Littlefield Wildcats 6-man football team. During his senior year, they were the 1949 1A State Champions. He then attended Texas A&M University on a football scholarship, but due to an arm injury he ended up coming home and working on the family farm. 

He is a veteran of the United States Army and was an Artilleryman in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He helped to repair, load, and fire the cannons behind the lines. His family had a strong military presence especially during WW II. He had 5 brothers in the Army or Navy from 1942 to 1948. 

Jerry could fix or repair almost anything. He was an Electrical Engineer by trade and retired from GTE in 1990 with 33 years of service - and then he really went to work! He managed several of his siblings’ estates, which took many years to complete. He built and sold the Cauley Lane RV Storage and then he built the Cotter RV Storage right next door. He has a huge workshop in one of his storage units and spent many hours enjoying his antique tractor and car restoration hobby. He would drag in some old-timey broken-down tractor from one of the family farms and restore it to its original pristine condition. He really did not want to sell any of his tractors. He just wanted to keep all of them running and in good condition. 

Jerry was the President of the Concho Riders Riding Club back in the 70s. He won many ribbons and even a few trophies. His 3 children grew up participating in playdays and rodeos. He spent endless hours hauling them to hundreds of horse and bull riding events. 

Jerry is survived by his wife, Wanda Cotter of San Angelo, TX, Jerry’s 3 children, son and daughter-in law, Charles and Kay Cotter of Eola, TX, daughter, Lisa Cotter of Boyd, TX, daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Roger Tudor of Mansfield, TX, grandchildren, Jennifer Armor, Casey Armor, Kera Rezac, Jade Newby, Koby Rezac, great-grandchildren Chris Dunn, Sam Chapoy, Adalynn Newby, Cason Thompson, Emma Thompson, Branson Thompson. Wanda’s 3 children, Steve and Debbie Owen of Midland, TX, Tim and Amy Owen of Chesney, SC, Amy and Ted Basye of Sweetwater, TX, grandchildren, Ryan and Ashley Owen, Michael and Danville Owen, Kate and John Green, Connor Owen, Tyson Basye, Jordan Basye, Jon Basye and Berklee, great-granchildren, Emrey, Everett, Addi, Jase, Harper, Lewis, and Owen. 

Pallbearers: Casey Armor, Koby Rezac, Chris Dunn, Sam Chapoy, Elmer Stone, and Mark Bell. 

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 5:00-7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76904. Graveside service will be on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10:00am at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM Hwy 1223, San Angelo, TX 76905 with Pastor Tommy King officiating.

Visitation

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Graveside

Thursday, August 12, 2021

10:00AM

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

Louis William Kadlacek , age 94, slipped the surly bonds of earth on August 6th and is now in glory with God. Born on May 21, 1927 in Westphalia, TX to William Louis Kadlacek and Elizabeth Helen Kadlacek (Reinders) – the oldest of five children. He finished the 10th grade at Olfen and was drafted into the Army Air Force at the age of 17 where he served in Germany at the end of WWII. 

Louis married Allene Ruth Menke on August 2, 1949. He later married Billie Douglas and was with her til her death.  

Louis is survived by son Steven (Diane) and daughter Linda; grandsons Cory (Lisa) and Nicholas (Stasey) & great grandchildren: Colton, Alyssa and Hadley; Siblings Rose Marie, Elsie and Raymond. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Elizabeth and sibling James. 

Graveside services will be Tues, Aug 10th at 10am at St. Ambrose Cemetery in Wall with Deacon Floyd Schwartz as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, please reach out to someone you have lost touch with or have a difference with and make amends – tell them you love them, forgive them or ask for their forgiveness.

Graveside

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

10:00AM

St. Ambrose Catholic Church 
8602 Texas Loop 570 
Wall, TX 76905

Marissa Ann Gasca, age 44, entered the gates of Heaven on August 4, 2021 in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be on Thursday, August 12 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Calvary Cemetery. Pastor Gerald Hill of Cedar of Lebanon Church of God and Christ in Fayetteville, Texas will officiate Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Marissa was born June 22, 1977 in San Angelo to Juan Manuel and Mary Louise Flores Gasca. Marissa worked for MHMR for over twenty years before her health prevented her working. She loved her work and caring for her clients.

Marissa had a huge heart and loved her family fiercely. She cherished her children and granddaughter.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Ebony Monique Gasca, Bobby Josiah Gasca and Samuel Anumuku Njemanze Jr.; her sister, Monica Davis and her husband Henry Jr.; her aunt Mary Ann Flores; her nieces and nephews, Nyla Davis, Malina Davis and Wesley Davis; her precious granddaughter, Marianna Nickole-Louise Gasca; and also the Walker family who has always been our support and family.

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Jerry Tounget, age 78 of San Angelo passed away on August 6, 2021 at his home in San Angelo.

A graveside inurnment service will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Christoval Cemetery in Christoval, Texas. Chaplain Scott Melton of Hospice of San Angelo will officiate. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.


Jerry was born in Ballinger, TX on April 20, 1943 to Zach and Wade Tounget. He grew up in Christoval and played a little 6 man football at Christoval High. After graduation he worked different jobs for a living but his longest occupation was driving a truck. Jerry lived most his life in west central and west Texas....For fun, Jerry dabbled in Quarter Horse racing at Wilkie Downs in San Angelo, took a few vacation trips, ran a few cows and liked to go camping at Big Bend.

After he retired, life slowed down for Jerry, but he always enjoyed the moment he was living. He always knew what was happening on his street, in his neighborhood, and in town. He was so well informed as to who was doing what to who and why! He was always up to date with the latest news!

Jerry really enjoyed a good conversation and liked to settle into a discussion whether short or long (he preferred long of course). He collected people and conversations, shared his heart and his opinions (oh boy) and you never talked to him without learning about the other important people and things he had gathered and collected since the last time you spoke.... And you knew if a conversation started with "Well, let me ask you this..", it was going to be good or at least interesting!

After a life of truck driving, Jerry was used to an early schedule and one of his favorite things to do was walk down to the corner store in the wee hours. He would get a free cup of coffee, grab a paper (at least until he decided it was worthless and stopped buying it) and chat with the store clerks. It was the best way to start his day he always said.

In addition to being a conversationalist, Jerry had a knack for travel; and for someone who did no driving and no longer owned a vehicle (for years!), he sure made it all over town! As he shared of himself in conversations and made friends, he could depend on his friends and family for a ride, and he never hesitated to ask!

While Jerry may not have communicated his feelings, he deeply appreciated his life and loved moseying through life and always, always loving those conversation and connection he made with those around him.

Jerry is lovingly survived by Survived by his son, Donald Tounget of Midlothian, TX; by his daughter, Rhonda Tounget of San Angelo, TX; his sister Patricia Filip of Carlsbad, TX; his brother Ricky Tounget of San Angelo, TX; his sister-in-law, Charlotte Tounget, his good friend, Butch Kirk; and his nephew, Dennis Filip.

 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Don Tounget, please visit our floral store.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Thursday
August 12, 2021
10:00 AM
Christoval Cemetery

Christoval, TX 76935

Pinky Carruthers went to be with our Lord and savior on August 6, 2021, in San Angelo Texas. Pinky was born February 18, 1936, in Del Rio Texas. He is proceeded in death by his parents John and Selma Rosenow Carruthers and siblings Walter Lee and JoAnn Carruthers Bell and wife Joy Rose Carruthers and second wife Billye Latham Carruthers. 

He was survived by his son Cody Carruthers daughter in law Dale Carruthers, Todd and Trish Latham, Mickel and July Doyle and children and grandchildren of theirs. Papink’s beloved Grandchildren Yesenia and Beto Salgado, Korlee Carruthers, Carter Carruthers, Aaron and Valerie Lascano and Phillip and Hannah Lascano, and Great Grandchildren Anthony, Emily, Liam, Caspian and Ivan. 
In his early years he raised and showed registered rambouillet sheep and was a champion to be reckoned with he competed with some of the top names of the day and loved sharing the stories on how he managed to always take home the blue ribbon. He was recognized across the state for his prized sheep. He went on to raise sheep and was a leader in wool production throughout his younger years. 

Pinky was a third-generation rancher in Terrell County Pinky spent his life working on the ranch he could tell you all you ever wanted to know about the land and the livestock with such detail and a few good Ol’ stories thrown in for good measure. His love for the ranch was unmatched he even passed that love along to his son Cody. To know him was to love him Pinky had a way about him, and he could get you laughing so hard with his wit and in turn make himself laugh so hard he ends up choking on his chewing tobacco. If you knew Pinky you knew he loved his chew and was delighted when a fresh box arrived in the mail from an old friend that thought of him now and again. 

Pinky had a full blessed life he was married to Joy Rose Carruthers and Later on in life found love once again and married Billye Latham Carruthers. He always said he was the luckiest man in the whole world for finding love twice.  

A few things you should know about Pinky, well he loved good conversation with old friends laughing about the good old days, attending a roping and betting on his pick for the year whom he watched closely. Driving around the ranch early in the morning checking water and talking about the new fence being built. Taking the kids to the fishing hole or driving them around shooting jackrabbits and enjoying their faces as they walked in the door. He truly enjoyed his family and waited for a visit now and then. Terrell County was where he called home and to see it through his eyes was experiencing a good deer hunt, listening to the water fill up a tank, watching the sun set on the ranch and waiting to see what Cody had in store. Pinky and Cody were a team to be reckoned with when it came to getting things done. The Horseshoe Dot meant the world to him, and you always knew it once you traveled trough the gate. Enjoying one another and above all “Making a hand” as Pinky would say it was his way of saying get up and do something! 

You will be greatly missed cowboy; you sure did blaze a trail! Adios until we meet again. 
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Sanderson, TX at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers a donation to the Terrell County Friends of the Library or Terrell County Museum or charity of your choice. Thank You the Carruthers Family.

Graveside

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

11:00AM

Cedar Grove Cemetery 
626-628 E. Oak 
Sanderson, TX 79848