Charles Owen Mickelson passed away December 12, 2024. He was born in Clifton, Texas on February 21, 1936 to Otis and Margaret Mickelson. He attended public school in Clifton where in high school he participated in Baseball, Football, Basketball, Track and Volleyball. He graduated high school in 1954 and enrolled in college at Texas A&M. As a freshman, he "walked on" and made the freshman Baseball team. He graduated in 1958 with a B.S. degree in Range Management.

Upon graduation he was employed as a Range Conservationist with the Soil Conservation Service. He served in this position at San Saba and Big Spring. He later served as a Work Unit Conservationist in charge of the office at Big Spring from 1962 to 1964. He then served as a District Conservationist at Seminole from 1964 to 1972, then in Brownwood from 1972 to 1974 prior to being transferred to San Angelo as Area Conservationist where he retired in 1994.

He enjoyed coaching his sons Chris and Kerry in youth baseball for a total of six years. He also loved playing golf at San Angelo Country Club from 1975 to 2021. He also loved his Texas Aggies and his Texas Rangers. He rarely missed watching a game being played by either team.

Charles is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Annagene. He is also survived by his son Chris, and wife Elizabeth, along with granddaughter Sarah and grandson Levi, of Soldotna, Alaska; and son Kerry, and wife Mitzi, of Richardson, Texas. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, many great nieces and great nephews, along with many longtime friends.

He was a longtime member of the Sierra Vista Methodist Church in San Angelo.

Memorial service will be held at Harper Funeral Home at 4:00pm on Monday, December 16, 2024, with visitation to follow from 5:00-7:00pm. Graveside service will be held at the San Saba cemetery in San Saba, TX on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm. Pallbearers will be nephews and great nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Tipton Lee, Wayne Breen, John Kruepala, Gus Alexander, Mike Crudell, Mike Ingram, David Loyd, Jeff Webster, Marshall Huling, Robert Mankin, and Chuck McCamant.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father and brother, John Lyle Guthals, on December 11, 2024. John was born on October 6th, 1960, to his parents, Dr. Laurance and Kathleen (Scott) Guthals, in San Angelo, Texas. John had two siblings, Larry Guthals and Kathy (Guthals) McAlpine.

Growing up, John was an extremely inquisitive child. He would often knock on the neighbor’s door and ask Mrs. Reynolds if Mr. Reynolds could come out and play. From there, he would follow Mr. Reynolds asking any question he could think of for hours on end. These early interactions ignited John’s love of all things mechanical and figuring out what made things work. This skill would serve him well throughout his life.

John graduated from San Angelo Central High School and was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Before long, his son, Chris Guthals, was born. With Chris’s birth, John’s second passion became obvious – loving Chris and teaching him everything that he knew.

John was employed by Wellington Apartments where he performed apartment maintenance for close to 20 years. After a short stint at Angelo State University, John began work with his current employer, Shannon Medical Center. He continued working at Shannon in the engineering department until his death.

Holidays brought John a tremendous amount of joy. For many years he helped bring the July 3rd Pops Concert fireworks and the Lake Nasworthy fireworks show to life. John loved everything about the Christmas season, especially the decorations and his mom’s icebox cookies. Decorating for the holidays was a hobby he likely learned from his grandparents J.L. and Bertha Guthals. His family always enjoyed the fact that John would crawl onto the roof to hang Christmas lights for just about anyone who asked.

John is survived by his son, Chris Guthals, and his sister, Kathy McAlpine and her husband Mike, all of San Angelo. He is also survived by a very special aunt, Janelle Schlaudt of San Angelo, and an uncle, Jerre Guthals and his wife Connie of Colorado. John is also survived by nieces, Missy Terrell and husband Doug of San Angelo, and Sara Guthals. Other survivors include his cousins Terrie, Ken, Donna, Val, Blaine, Karen and Kim. John is also survived by his very good friend, Ford Smith of San Angelo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Larry, and nephews Benjamin Guthals and Greg Guthals.

Funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16th at Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a favorite charity.

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom." - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Pamela Charlene (Finlay) Sanford, of Robert Lee, passed away December 10, 2024 at the age of 69. She was born on May 19, 1955 in Coleman, TX to her parents Charles and Donna (Pyburn) Finlay. Pamela was married to her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Ricky Sanford on June 29, 1973.

Pam graduated from Eden High School where she played in the band and was a twirler. She played the piano and loved music. She met her husband at age 13 and fell in love. They married shortly after graduating and she went on to college at Angelo State University, where she earned her nursing degree. She volunteered for the Eden Fire Department with Ricky. She enjoyed crafting and sewing, and spending time with her three grandsons, family, and pets. Over the years she worked multiple nursing specialties from medical to prenatal to orthopedics. She worked with many doctors and nursing staff throughout the years. And there were many along her journey in life that credits her with being their mentor and friend. Her oldest daughter followed in her footsteps to be a registered nurse just like her. Besides being a mother, nursing was her life. She retired after over 45 years of nursing. She moved to Robert Lee with Ricky in 2020 where they helped take care of her other daughter’s ranch. She was the most loving, caring, compassionate, and understanding mother, mawmaw, wife, bonus mom, daughter, mentor and friend anyone could ask for. She was her girl’s best friend.

She is survived by her three daughters, Kristian Wanner (Randy), Amanda Cherry (Trey), and Courtney Tarango (Benny) all of Midland. She has three grandsons who were her pride and joy, Ryan Wanner, Robert Wanner, and Gunner Cherry. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and her beloved dogs Penny and Bruno.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ricky Sanford, her parents Charles and Donna Finlay, and her brother Harvey Scott Finlay. She is rejoicing with her husband and brother in heaven and having margaritas with her two best friends, Bennie and Jackie.

Visitation will be Friday afternoon, December 13, 2024 from 5 to 7 pm at Harper Funeral Home and Crematory in San Angelo, TX. Services will be Saturday December 14, 2024 at 11 am at Harper Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at the Leaday Cemetary in Voss, TX (previously Leaday, TX) at 2 pm.

Pallbearers will be Randy Wanner, Trey Cherry, Benny Tarango, Ryan Wanner, Gunner Cherry, and Doug Finlay. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Wanner, Todd Sanford, and Kirk Hamilton.

Services will be Christmas themed so we are asking everyone to wear their Christmas outfits, anywhere from Ugly Christmas sweaters to church attire (please no pajamas). She loved Christmas and that’s how we are going to show her we love her.

In lieu of flowers you may donate to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association in honor of Pam.

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

Johnnie Sue Hyatt Gist of San Angelo, Texas transitioned to her next journey at her home on the morning of December 10, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 5:00-7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 1:00pm at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Johnnie Sue was born on November 4,1935 in San, Angelo Texas to her parents John L. Hyatt and Susie Bauerlein Smetana. After John L. Hyatt’s death overseas in the war, Susie remarried Amil Smetana.

In 1952 she married the love of her life, David Murell Gist. After graduating high school, Johnnie Sue obtained a business degree from Angelo State University, and eventually put her husband through pharmacy college while working and starting a family. Together, she and David would go on to form successful businesses like Gist Pharmacy and Gist Rentals.

However, Johnnie’s passion for learning and volunteering with children led her back to the university. She decided to pursue her Master’s Degree in Education and would go on to teach generations of elementary school students in San Angelo, educating them through field trips, project based learning, and instilling a curiosity for the world around them.

Johnnie Sue and her husband, David were active members in various dance clubs and adored ballroom dancing. And though she came from humble beginnings, Johnnie Sue traveled the world with her family and spared no opportunity to educate them on the history of their surroundings. She would speak fondly of her time in Paris, France and the healing journey of finally visiting her father’s grave in Europe after reconnecting with survivors of his unit and other war orphans.

We know that Johnnie Sue is finally reconnecting with the ones she’d loved and lost along the way, and taking her final dance across the star studded skies of the place she always called home: Texas.

Johnnie Sue was preceded in death by her husband David, youngest son, James Christian Gist, and younger brother J.L. Hyatt.

Johnnie Sue is survived by her daughter Mary Catherine Gist Ott of San Angelo, daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Gist of Coleman, and son, Michael Gist and wife, Shelia of San Angelo, Texas. She is also survived by her many grandchildren: Jeffrey Beck, Tasha Nicole Adcock, Lacy LaMontagne, Abra Gist, James Zachary Gist, Gavin Gist, Jennifer Gist, and Kimberly Gist. She is survived by great-grandchildren as well: Hayden Beck, Saya LaMontague, Caleb Hernandez-Gist, Kayden Gist, and Kendall Sanchez. She is also survived by her cousin, Richard Bauerlein, of San Angelo and her beloved nephew, John Hyatt of Fort Worth.

The family would like to thank the Visiting Angels and Angels Care Hospice of San Angelo. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Judes Childrens Hospital or Wounded Warriors.

Shirley Eileen Grosshans, 91, years young, died peacefully at home with her daughter and caregiver by her side. Shirley was born in Lincoln Nebraska, on May 7, 1933, to Esther and Marsh Stahnke. That’s where she met and married Max Henry Grosshans. After being a funeral director in Oklahoma, they purchased a funeral home in Snyder, Texas and lived there until they moved to San Angelo in 1981. Shirley held many positions in her work life from secretary to receptionist at Johnson’s Funeral Home where her love of talking and her ability to engage anyone in conversation was put to good use. The genuine sympathy for others made her a natural for her work at Johnson’s and later on as a leader of Compassionate Friends where she dealt with many people’s grief and sorrow, as well as her own. Shirley and Max became involved with Compassionate Friends when their daughter Susan died in 1984. She became the leader shortly afterwords and kept it going for the next 34 years until her health began to fail. She was passionate about the newsletter and worked so hard and spent so much time researching articles or hunting for any kind of resource that might be helpful for a grieving person. She was a friend to all and a lifeline for so many. This will be her legacy, and she loved doing it. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Max and her daughter Susan Palmer. She is survived by her daughter, Shelley Allen, of San Angelo and her son, Guy Grosshans, of Florida; her grandchildren, Foster Allen, Greg Grosshans and Kim Grosshans. She is also survived by five great grandchildren. Shirley will be available for viewing from 12:00PM – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. The graveside service will be 3:00 P.M., Friday, December 13, 2024, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

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

Doris Mae James Potter Cunningham, age 94, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born on September 14, 1930 in San Saba County, Texas to Harvell and Nellie James. 

Doris married Leonard Potter on October 29, 1946 and had 4 children. She later married Dr. Don Cunningham on August 1st, 2001. 

Doris was a dedicated member of The Baptist Church. She had a passion for people and will always be remembered for her music. She was a talented singer and piano player.

Doris is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Lonnie and Morgan, her sister, Betty, and her husbands, Leonard Potter and Dr. Don Cunningham.

She is survived by her children, Gene Potter and wife Janis, Sandra Angel and husband Mike, Cynthia Hyatt and husband Kenneth, Dennis Potter and wife Kim; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 from 5-7 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home. A funeral service for Doris will be held Saturday, at 1 pm on December 14, 2024 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial donation to your church or any ministry that benefits the work of the LORD or Baptist Memorial Community.

Friends and family may sign the online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.

‘Dan’ Daniel Edward Burleson of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away peacefully; December 7, 2024, at the age of 88, due to a short illness. 

Dan was born and raised in San Angelo, Texas to Daniel Forbus Burleson and Selva Ruth Cowley Burleson. Dan was preceded in death by both parents; Daniel and Selva and sister, Patsy Ruth Broadway of San Angelo, Texas. 

Dan is survived by his beautiful and loving wife; Betty Burleson of 69 years and their three sons; Kirk Burleson (and wife Margaret) of Proctor, Texas, Kerry Burleson (and spouse Coy) of Argyle, Texas and Kyle Burleson of Corpus Christi, Texas. Dan also leaves behind five grandchildren he thought the world of: SSgt. Marcus Burleson (and wife Taja), David Burleson, Edward Nathan Guzman-Burleson, and granddaughter’s Madison Danielle Burleson and Tinzie Burleson. Three great-grandchildren; Marcus Aaron, Issac Allen, and Ariel Iris Burleson. 

Dan and family moved to Odessa, Texas, in 1977 where he was employed as Branch Manager by Gandy’s Dairy (Dean Foods) retiring after 25 years. 

After retirement Dan and wife Betty enjoyed spending time with family and traveling around the U.S. in their motorhome then settling in Corpus Christi, Texas, to be closer to their grandchildren. Dan also had a passion for woodcraft making many custom pieces, including game boards, arts, and crafts in his spare time throughout his retirement. 

Flowers can be sent to Johnson’s Funeral Home – 435 West Beauregard, San Angelo, TX, 76903 or in lieu of flowers please donate to your local charity of choice. 

Viewing will be Thursday; December 12, 2024, at 5:00pm – 7:00pm (CST), at Johnson’s Funeral Home – 435 West Beauregard, San Angelo, TX, 76903.

Graveside Services will be Friday; December 13, 2024, at 11:00am Johnsons’ Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 4989 F.M. Highway 1223, San Angelo, TX 76905. 

Family and friends may leave online condolences at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com. 

Terry Wayne Parsons, 77, of Christoval, TX passes away on Friday, December 6, 2024.

He was born on June 28, 1947 in Cottonwood, Idaho to Mr. and Mrs. John Willis Parsons. Terry attended Highland High School in Craigmont, ID class of 1965. He later went on to obtain a teaching degree from Sulross State University then began his career in teaching and coaching working for West Texas Boys Home, Pyote. Terry married Karen Grice on October 20,1972 and had one child.

Terry proudly service in the U.S. Airforce and had a passion for teaching, and will always be remembered for his ability to give guidance to the youth and his strong love for mentoring the youth.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents, John Willis Parsons and Lois Margaret Parsons and his brother, Tracy Parsons. He is survived by his Wife, Karen Parsons; Sister, Cheryl Adams; Son, Stephen Ray Parsons; Grandson, Jonathan Ray Parsons; and a host of Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at Southgate Church of Christ at 528 Country Club Rd., San Angelo, TX 76904 followed by a burial at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.