Vance Roderick Talley passed from this world on August 17, 2025.

He was born on January 17, 1956, second son of Patricia Barth Talley and Edgar Rich Talley. He attended and graduated from San Angelo Central High School and attended Texas A&M University.

Vance worked in the family business, The Talley Press, alongside his father and older brother. He was a voracious reader favoring Sci-Fi novels. He preferred a solitary life in the house he built himself on the banks of Grape Creek.

Vance was predeceased by his parents Patricia and Edgar Talley and his niece, Bryn Nicole Talley. He is survived by his children David-Lex Talley and his wife Rachel of Lompoc, California, and Amelia Talley Littlefield and her husband Andrew of Lubbock, grandchildren Ava Jane Talley and Sean Talley of Lompoc, California, Ash Lake of Moscow, Idaho, and Miles Littlefield of Lubbock, siblings Stephen Talley and wife Penny of Covington, Washington, Greg Talley and wife Susan of Liberty Hill, and Jeanette Talley Driskell and husband John of San Angelo, and numerous nieces and his nephew.

Special thanks go out to the caring staff of Hospice of San Angelo and Park Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation.

The family will hold a private service for Vance at a future date. In lieu of flowers please donate to any charity of your choice.

William T. Crabtree, Sr., age 72, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025.

Born on May 28, 1953, in San Angelo, Texas, William was the son of Thomas Wilbur Crabtree and Edith Steen. He attended Lake View High School and later proudly served a brief term in the United States Navy. Following his service, William began a long and dedicated career as a truck driver for Joe Brown Pipe Supply.

In 1983, William married Darlene. Together, they raised two children. William enjoyed fishing, camping, and working on lawn mowers with his son. He also found great joy in the close bond he shared with his daughter-in-law, Michelle.

William was preceded in death by Darlene.

He is survived by his son, William Crabtree, Jr. and wife Michelle; his grandchildren, Jocelyn White, James Davis, Devin Stutler, John Mays, and Jacob Branch; and his great-grandchildren, Mason Stutler, Paisley Stutler, and Delilah Stutler. He is also lovingly remembered by his niece, Crystal M. Holland, along with many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

William will be remembered for the deep love he had for his family.

Dorris Gene Smith, age 80 passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. 

A memorial service for Dorris will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903.

Phillip Hernandez, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas. Viewing and Visitation will be on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a parish vigil service beginning at 7:00 PM all at the Church. Interment will follow the mass in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ellis, Kansas.

Mr Hernandez was born May 1, 1941 in Tula Tamaulipas, Mexico. Phillip was a resident of Ellis, Kansas for many years where he was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus. He married Romanita Rodriguez on January 14, 2004 in San Angelo. They later moved to San Angelo for the past 12 years, where he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Phillip worked as a rig operator for Shirk Well Service for many years, then went to work for Hembree Well Service for several years, and then worked for Gressel Oil Field Service until his retirement at the age of 71. He loved doing work around the house, anything that needed fixed he was always eager to fix. Phillip was a "jack of all trades".

Survivors include his wife, Romanita Hernandez of the home; a son, Marty Hernandez and wife Kim of Beloit, Kansas; two daughters, Amanda Hernandez of Wichita Kansas and Amparo Hernandez of Mexico; three stepdaughters, Connie Villarreal of San Angelo, Mary Helen Fernandez and husband Ernest of Amarillo, and Romanita "Romy" Macias and husband Greg of San Angelo; his siblings, Elvira Hernandez-Espinoza, Martin Hernandez, Nicolasa Hernandez, Jose "Pepe" Hernandez, and Leonor Hernandez; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Rick Hernandez, a stepson, Joe Villarreal, Jr., step-daughters, Micaela Villarreal Moreno and Estefana Villarreal, his siblings, Hipolito Hernandez, and Isabel Hernandez.

The family would like to thank his healthcare nurse, Jessica Carrillo, and Inhabit Hospice nurse, Jennifer Zapata.

Phillip's pallbearers will be; Ernest Fernandez, Jose "JoJo" Nava, Petty Hernandez, Hector Hernandez, Joshua Hernandez, and Marty Hernandez.

Nona “Nan” Chenault Townley, 81, rejoiced in Heaven on August 13, 2025, in San Angelo, Texas.

Nona was born on July 14, 1944, to John and Odell Chenault in Paducah, Texas. Her childhood and teenage years were idyllic growing up in the small Texas town. She was raised in the First Methodist Church in Paducah and developed a strong faith and a servant’s heart. Her school years were filled with sports, school dances and driving around the ‘square’. Summers were a time for swimming and vacationing with her siblings and her beloved and fun Aunt Wivie and John Heim.

On June 2, 1963, Nona married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Warren Townley in Paducah. The newlyweds lived in Abilene for several years where Nona worked for the Texas Highway Dept and Warren finished college. During their time in Abilene Nona and Warren made many close friends and formed friendships that carried over into Nona’s final days.

In 1967 Nona and Warren welcomed their only child, Missy, into the world and soon after moved to Wall, Texas where Warren coached. Nona initially stayed home with Missy but quickly started doing some bookwork for the Wall Coop Gin. She loved numbers and was a whiz at bookkeeping. Eventually, Nona began working for Wall ISD. First as the principal’s secretary and later as the business manager in the superintendent’s office where she remained until she retired. They were active members of the Wall Brethren Church where Nona taught Sunday School and served on the Board of Elders for many years.

Staying home and sitting idle were not in Warren and Nona’s vocabulary. The two had so many wonderful friends and spent endless hours playing poker, water skiing, going on snow skiing trips and traveling to different countries. Together Nona and Warren built a life filled with love, fun, devotion and faith. As an only child, Missy knew Nona and Warren as her first best friends. The three of them had so much fun together and shared so much love.

In 2001 Nona and Warren moved to Canyon, Texas to be near Missy and her family. Nona “Nan” was devoted to her grandchildren and never missed a game, rodeo or banquet. Her three grandchildren were her world. She put everything else to the side if one of her grandchildren needed her. Nan could do it all in their eyes!

She was preceded in death by Warren and both of her parents.

She is survived by her daughter Missy Harris and Randy Krupala of San Angelo; grandchildren, Pryce Harris and Bailee, Jake Harris and wife Kipty, Addi Harris; great granddaughter Vivian Kate, all of Canyon; siblings Carol Greear of Rogers, Ark and Steve Chenault of Plano.

The family would like to thank Monica, Monica and Cynthia for lovingly caring for Nona in her final days. Missy will never forget the support and sense of peace their presence brought.

A private service will be held for Nona by her family. A memorial reception celebrating the lives of both Nona and Warren will be held in San Angelo at later date to be announced.

The family suggests that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Meals for the Elderly or a favorite charity.

Emma Kaye Roberts Pitcock was born in San Angleo, Texas on Saturday November 5,1949 at 10am to Artell Green Roberts and Reba Faye Roberts. Kaye was called home to Heaven on August 13, 2025, to spend eternity with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Kaye said her prayers every day. If you met her or were a part of her life, she prayed for you. Kaye prayed for people she knew and for people she didn’t know but had seen and thought that they needed praying for. Kaye prayed for every one of Gaylon’s friends and coworkers and for her boy’s friends and coworkers. Kaye prayed during good times, and she prayed during not so good times. Kaye lived a life of prayer that could likely only be rivaled by that of her mother’s.

Kaye grew up as an only child on the family farm west of Robert Lee, Texas and attended the Robert Lee Baptist Church where she accepted Christ at the age of 9. Kaye was a student at Robert Lee ISD through her graduation in 1968. Kaye met Gaylon Lynn Pitcock, while attending Robert Lee ISD, they were married on June 21, 1969. They both attended Texas Tech for a short period of time. Kaye was a lifelong Red Raider fan which led to both of her sons being Red Raider fans. Gaylon and Kaye spent many Saturdays at Jones Stadium with Korey watching the Red Raiders, and made dozens of trips to Lubbock to see Blake while attending Texas Tech.

Both Gaylon and Kaye returned to Robert Lee in December of 1969 following the death of her father to help with things on the home place. After returning home to Robert Lee, both Kaye and Gaylon began working for General Telephone in San Angelo, Texas. Kaye left General Telephone shortly before the birth of the couple’s eldest son and remained a devoted stay at home mom for her two sons, Blake and Korey for much of their childhood, working at different businesses around Robert Lee and the west side of Coke County as the family needed. Kaye was a very proud parent and always loved her two boys even when they proved to be a handful. Kaye was well known as very good cook and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Kaye cooked countless meals and would take them to Gaylon and the boys in the sheering pens or out to the tractor where Gaylon was plowing or bailing hay. Kaye also administered first aid to Gaylon and the boys more times than anyone could count when they got banged up working around the place.

Kaye was a sweet soul who loved deeply and gave fully to her family, friends, church and community. She loved her Bible study group along with her pegs and joker friends. You could often find them at the coffee shop downtown several times a week playing cards. Both Kaye and Gaylon enjoyed playing dominos with all their friends and relatives and spent countless Friday and Saturday evenings around the dining room table laughing and telling stories while playing 42.

When asked, Kaye said her favorite memories were holidays and hunting season when everyone was together. Kaye would always welcome friends and family and make certain that everyone had a spot to sleep and that they were well fed during calling contests and weekend hunting events. Kaye always tried to make the holidays memorable; she especially loved spending time around the Christmas tree with her grandchildren watching them open gifts. Gaylon and the boys would bring hunting buddies or rodeo bums to the house and Kaye always made sure that they were made to feel at home and that they were always well fed.

Kaye was preceded in death by her parents, Artel and Reba Roberts and her husband Gaylon Pitcock. Kaye is survived by her sons, Blake Pitcock and wife Amy of Midland and Robert Lee Texas, Korey Pitcock and wife Lauren, grandchildren, Asher, Caleb, Mac and Abby of Abilene Texas along with many family members and friends who meant the world to her.

The family would like to say a special thanks to Camile Prince for the love, care and compassion she showed Kaye over the past several years, she has truly been a blessing as a friend and a caregiver. To the Robert Lee Care Center and the staff and Gentiva hospice, thank you, for your guidance support and care during this time.

To all of you that mom knew and loved her, thank you for the outpouring of love and support for the family and thank you most of all for the part you played in our dear sweet mother's life, she loved you deeply.

Mom, your boys are going to miss you. You and dad loved us and raised us right and did the best you could with what you had and made sure that our lives were better than your own. We always knew we were loved even when we were too stubborn to show it. As far as your boys are concerned you did it all exactly like you were supposed to and left nothing undone. Know that your work on earth is done and that you may rest easy with the heavenly father.

A visitation will be held at the Austin Street Coffee Shop in Robert Lee, TX, from 6:00-8:00pm on Friday, August 15, 2025. Memorial Service will be held at Robert Lee Baptist Church, at 2:00pm, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. 

Billie Jean Evans, 86, of San Angelo, TX was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025. Billie was born on October 12, 1938, in Tahoka, TX to James Bailey (JB) James and Billie Louise (Babe) Tolliver.

Billie attended San Angelo High School. She married Donald Eugene Evans, and together they had four children. She worked at Ethicon for 28 years and was a member of Harris Avenue Baptist Church. Billie loved to dance, sew, make crafts, travel, and attend chili cook-offs. She was always there when someone needed help or to visit them.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Bernice Owens, granddaughter, Amanda Evans, and great-granddaughter, Moriah Juarez.

Billie is survived by her four children, son, Edwin Evans (Pam) of Junction, TX, daughter, Dorinda Payne, son, Micheal Evans (Janet) of Southside, AR, and son, Thomas Evans; 9 grandchildren, James Payne (Christina) of Colorado City, TX, Amy Payne, Daniel Evans (Kathryn) of San Antonio, TX, Michael Evans II of Fort Worth, TX, Ashlee Crenshaw (Hayden) of Bloomington, TX, Shane Yatska (Ashley) of Clinton, AR, Jordan Yatska of Taos, NM, Justin Yatska of Laning, MI, and Somer Yatska of Southside, AR; 23 great-grandchildren, Joey Evans, Andy Evans, Jake Evans, Luke Evans, Malachi Juarez, Mordecai Juarez, Micaiah Juarez, McKenzie Juarez, Alex Wise, David Hisaw IV (Amanda), Burgandy Hisaw, Abby Payne, Miley Payne, Weston Payne, Henry Martinez, Keegan Martinez, Caleb Evans, Kirra Yatska, Aurora Yatska, Beck Yatska, Wyatt Yatska, Landon Vaughan, Paxton Vaughan; and 1 great-great-baby on the way McKenzie Lynne Hisaw; brother, Dan James of Breckenridge, TX, sister, Linda Hilgartner (Bobby) of Breckenridge, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be Monday, August 18, 2025, from 12:00pm-7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00am at the Harper Funeral Home Chapel.

There will be a private burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Winters, TX.

Any memorial donations in her honor may be provided to Meals for the Elderly. The family would like to thank San Angelo Nursing & Rehab and Angels Care Hospice for their exceptional care.

Shirley R. Whitesell Cheesman, 86, passed away August 10, 2025 in San Angelo, TX. Shirley was born on July 19, 1939 in Santa Rita, New Mexico to Charles Whitesell and Mary Johnson Whitesell. She married The love of her life Joe Cheesman on December 24, 1954 at Bethal Temple Church in San Angelo. They shared 67 incredible years before he passed in 2022. They raised a daughter Sherri Jo and was blessed with two granddaughters Lacy and Star as well as her beloved yorkie Molly. In 1963 they moved to Houston and enrolled in Southern Bible College at age 17 she was ordained in a motel room in New Mexico by Dr. Edwin Lewis Cole. In 1965 they moved back to San Angelo and later pioneered and pastored Full Gospel Assembly Church for 56 years until moms passing September 1st would have been 57 years. My moms and dads’ vision was a brand new, debt free sanctuary and 10 years late a family center/gym was also debt free. Shirley drew up the plans for the church and gym herself. They opened the new building/church on September 1, 1987.

Her favorite past times were camping, fishing, vacations in Junction and the Colorado mountains. Lady’s meetings, Ladies Retreats, Indian Mission Trips, Youth Camps, Kids Crusades as well as spending time with friends and family and her childhood friend Mary Ruth and best friends Geneva Vaughn, Betty Parker and Carol Dennis. Shirley pastored for many years but also built many churches on several Indian Reservations. (She would be in the kitchen colling while my daddy helped build including behind the scenes with Bro. Don and Naomi Burke). A fun fact about mom, she was a Jokster and on one of many vacations to Cloudcroft, NM with friends, family and Bro. Jim and Marsha Boatright, she changed out Bro. Boatright’s shampoo and put honey in it. We still laugh about this to this day.

She is survived by her loving daughter Sherri and husband David Hollebeke, two granddaughters Lacy Amyx, and Star and her husband Rory Burlew. In addition, she leaves one great granddaughter Mia and great grandson Kasey; as well as bonus shared kids, nephew Jay Merrill and niece Lisa Davis; sisters Dortha Hanna and Faye Meeks and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and her church family and her beloved Yorkie Molly. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Cheesman (3 years to the day of his passing) her parents Charles and Mary Johnson Whitesell, sister Helen Clevenger, brothers Charles Whitesell and Arnel Whitesell and (Bonus Kid) sister-in-law Mary Cheesman.

A visitation August 22, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Harper Funeral Home 2606 Southland Blvd. San Angelo, TX 76904. A funeral will be held at the funeral home on August 23, 2025 at 10:00 am. A graveside will follow at Belvedere Cemetery 3604 Arden Rd. San Angelo, TX 76901. Lunch for family and friends will be at Full Gospel Assembly Church 1017 Alexander San Angelo, TX 76901.

Officiating the services will be Bro. Jim Boatright and serving as pallbearers are Jerry Ripple Jr., Jason Ripple, Tim Cheesman, Jacob Jones, Jay Merril, Bill Whitesell. Honorary Pallbearers include Tony Arhelger, Steven Arhelger, Jerry Ripple Sr. and Roy Mills.

If you would like to continue mom’s mission, one of her greatest joys was the Indian Missions for backpacks filled with essential school supplies, blankets etc. for Christmas for Indian Children. Yearly donations can be made to Full Gospel Assembly, Indian Missions Fund P.O. Box 3865 San Angelo, TX 76902.

The family would like to give a special thanks to her church family and all that prayed for her. Especially her granddaughter Lacy that was her constant caregiver. She loved making her laugh when she no laughter. A question that always made her laugh was, What do you want to eat and she would laugh and give Lacy a funny look. Also, a special thanks to Interim Hospice, her nurse Janet and her aide Jessica for all their loving care. Another thanks to Erika, Malorie and Jeff for her previous stays at Encompass Rehab and the wonderful workers at Shannon Neuro Rehab, her doctors Marty Rivera, Therea Jeter, Shellye Harris for all the dedicated years they took care of her. Her friends Betty and Carol for their love and help, and a huge shoutout to Tabitha Baker for all the hard work that she does as the church secretary.

Gloria B. Medina, age 73 passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Gloria was born in Pecos, Texas. 

A visitation for Gloria will be held Friday, August 15, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home. A funeral service will occur Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home. 

Full obituary to follow.