Loye Helen Trusler Barnes passed away peacefully with her family at her side on July 12, 2025, after a long illness. She was born in Denver, Colorado on May 2, 1940, to Graydon Tipton Trusler and Alice McGarr Trusler. Her family moved to San Angelo in 1946 where she met the love of her life, John Barnes, in first grade at Santa Rita Elementary. After graduation from Central High School, she attended Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She and John returned to San Angelo in 1972 after John completed his medical training.

Loye was a respected volunteer leader in San Angelo, serving as president of both the Junior League and the Symphony League. She was a master gardener. She was a voracious reader and puzzler and instilled a love of mysteries and word games in her children and grandchildren. She was a sports fanatic and a great tennis player. She was a talented cook and was always on the lookout for new recipes. She enjoyed knitting and created many beautiful scarves for her family and friends. She was also a proud “cat lady.”

Above all, Loye was a wonderful, warm, and loving Mama to her children and grandchildren. Her family loved visiting Mama’s house and being treated to her famous lasagna or the secret family salsa. We are fortunate to have treasured memories of many holidays with Mama.

Loye was smart, tough, and relentlessly positive. She had a smile and a kind word for others up to the very end of her life. She fought hard to stay with us, but it wasn’t meant to be. We are comforted that she is free of suffering and is reunited with her beloved husband. We will miss her forever.

Loye is survived by her children, Alice Barnes Viroslav and husband Sergio, Kathy Barnes Stell and husband Andrew, and J. Tipton Barnes and wife Stephanie; her grandchildren Hannah Viroslav McFarland and husband Dan, Anna Stell Foley and husband Brennan, Andie Viroslav, Sadie Stell, Evan Viroslav, Margaret Stell, and Marlowe Barnes; and her great granddaughter Harper Helen Foley. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 64 years, John Littleton Barnes, her brothers Graydon Trusler and Mike Trusler, and her grandson Robert Littleton Stell. The family is grateful to Dr. Sarah Cameron, Colby, and the staff of N. Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio for the excellent and compassionate care that they provided, Billie Sheeran for her love and support of our mother, and Comfort Keepers for their care and companionship.

The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday July 22, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home with burial at Fairmount Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial.

Memorial donations may be made to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, www.fpwr.org, or a local charity of your choice.

Russell (Rusty) Allen Baumann passed away on July 9, 2025. Rusty was born on September 25, 1972, in San Angelo, Texas, the son of Barney and Cynthia Baumann. He graduated from Central High School and was a member of the Grace Christian Church.

Rusty was devoted to his family and cherished spending time with them. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, UT Longhorns and John Deere memorabilia. Rusty also had a collection of ball caps which his dad contributed to, as well as other family members.

Rusty is preceded in death by his grandparents, Fay and AJ Burk and Herman and Roxie Baumann, and his uncle, Russell Baumann. He is survived by his parents, his uncle Allen Burk and wife, Peggy, cousins, Kristen Billingsly, Bryan Mees and Dean Baumann. Other family members are Arlene Payne, Kim and husband, Alan Adcock, Gary Donaldson and wife, Angela and Colby Donaldson and Reid Donaldson.

Rusty was known for his sense of humor, genuine kindness and his love for those around him. He will be greatly missed but will be remembered by all the lives he touched.

A private family Celebration of Life will be announced later.

Steven “Steve” Hemphill Edwards, age 72, a devoted husband, father, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2025, while on a RV trip in Kerrville, Texas.

Born on November 15, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas, Steve was the son of the late John Horace “Took” Edwards and Dorothy Louise Stevens Edwards of Wall, Texas. On September 28, 1973, he married the love of his life, Marilyn Kay Pinson, in San Angelo, where they began their life together before eventually relocating to Odessa, Texas.

Steve dedicated his professional career to the oil and gas industry, working for respected companies including Amoco and Oxy Permian. He was deeply appreciative of the colleagues and friendships he built over the years. After a successful career, he retired in July 2012 and returned to San Angelo to be closer to family and lifelong friends.

Steve was a man of deep faith and a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time with his beloved wife Marilyn and their twin daughters, Allison and Courtney, caring for his dogs, enjoying ranch life, traveling in his RV, listening to Wall High School football broadcasts, watching tennis, and engaging in spirited conversation. Known for his warm personality and storytelling, Steve never met a stranger and left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Took and Dorothy Edwards; his brother, John Wiley Edwards; and his sister-in-law, Sherrill Kaye Holland Edwards.

Left to honor his memory are his beloved wife of 52 years, Marilyn Edwards of San Angelo; daughters Allison Edwards and Courtney Edwards, both of Austin, Texas; sisters Margo Dierschke and her husband Glenn of San Angelo, and Kim Krieg and her husband Earl of Whitney, Texas. He is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Charlie and Marsha Halfmann, Randy and Cathy Bredemeyer, and Eddie and Jenny Pinson, all of San Angelo, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Serving as an honorary pallbearer is his nephew, Garrett Pinson. Pallbearers include nephews Blake Bredemeyer, Brandon Bredemeyer, Derek Halfmann, Drew Dierschke, Reid Pinson, and Wade Pinson.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo, followed by a lunch and time of fellowship in the church’s Fellowship Hall. A private family burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

The Edwards family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Peterson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville, the Texas emergency response, rescue, and recovery teams, and to all those who have offered prayers, kind words, cards, flowers, and support during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the San Angelo Animal Shelter, Holy Angels Catholic Church, Meals for the Elderly (San Angelo), or the West Texas Boys Ranch.

Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Jack Renne Baker was born September 19, 1943 in San  Angelo, Texas to Rex and Dorothy Jarvis Baker. Jack R. passed away peacefully July 9, 2025.

Jack spent his childhood in Sonora helping his grandfather and mother on the Baker Ranch located between Junction and Sonora. There are numerous stories of his, and a few select others’, escapades during those early years. After graduating from Sonora High School in 1961 he attended Sul Ross State University where the escapades continued and are legends today. He did leave his mark out there. In return Alpine and the surrounding stomping grounds left a mark on his heart. Shortly after graduation from Sul Ross in 1966 he was drafted into the US Army and stationed in Germany until his return home in 1968. 

Upon his return he started back to ranching, shoeing horses by the hundreds over his lifetime, and cowboying as he would say, “here, there and yonder doing this, that, and the other!” He reconnected with a Sul Ross classmate, Jacquelyn Wheless from Torreon, Mexico/ Menard, TX. Jack and Jacque. were married March 7, 1970. They moved to the Baker Ranch that fall and spent 55 years together ranching and dancing.

“Baker,” as he was called by many of his friends, was known for having good looking horses, hard working dogs, hard driving deals and a work ethic like none other. There are a few guys out there that got to ride along many a mile and shoe many a horse with him to learn the “Jack Baker way.” The name he treasured most was “Papa Jack.”

Papa Jack is survived by his wife Jacque., daughter Wheless Baker and Pete Calderon, Lewis Baker and family Monica, Ileana, Kate and Raully, numerous family members and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister Rex Ann Friess.

A special heartfelt thank you goes out to the Menard Manor and Morning Star Memory Care caregivers. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a favorite charity or Menard county 4-H, P.O. Box 485 Menard, TX 76859

Selia Reyes, 72 passed away Saturday, July 5, 225. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Love Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Ezequiel Reyes, Sr., sons Jesus Manuel Reyes, Homer Reyes, Jose Reyes, Adrian Reyes, and Juan Luis Reyes, daughters Nancy Marina Reyes, Olivia Reyes Chavez, Celia Reyes, and Ruth Reyes, and sister Evangelina Bordallo.

Gregroy "Greg" Dexter Cunningham, 77, of San Angelo Texas passed away, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Mr. Cunningham was born July 2, 1948 to William and Bethel Cunningham in San Jose, California. Greg was a graduate of Saratoga High School and went on to college at San Bernadino Valley College, where his interests lay in broadcasting. He was a DJ for his college station and later turned that passion into music. With his first wife, and close friends, he traveled the western United States playing cover tunes and original compositions. After his divorce, he met his second wife, Alexandra, who shared his passion for music as well. They married September 18, 1988 in Saritoga, California and then settled down to "real jobs" in the San Jose area, hoping to start a family. They lost 3 babies to medical complications, and were surrounded by brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and life was good.

Greg and Alex moved to San Angelo in 2012 and soon started their own business, BackBeat Music Company, joining the local music community and mentoring young and fledgling musicians. Greg became an accomplished luthier and guitar tech and is much loved in the music community.

Greg is survived by his wife of 37 years, Alexandra Cunningham of the home; his furrbabies, Milo, Butch and Fawna; his mother-in-law, Geri Howell of San Angelo; sister-in-law, Lynnettee Haverty of San Angelo; nieces, Jacklyn Ngo and Jennifer Haverty both of the San Francisco Bay area; and nephew, Jacob Haverty of San Angelo. Greg is also survived by a legion of close and beloved friends, especially his lifelong friend, Steve Gies of San Angelo, who was with him in the days before he passed and was great support to Alex. Greg is preceded in death by his parents, William Cunningham and Bethel Cunningham.

Greg's wish was to be cremated, and his ashes spread over Lake Shasta in Northern California, a place very special to him. No services will be held, but a Celebration of Life Music Jam will be held at a future date, with details to be determined.

Raymond Martinez Torrez Jr. "Brodita", 85, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 14, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife, Helen. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

He was born on May 11, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas to Reymundo and Juanita Torrez. He was employed with Mustang Chevrolet and All American Chevrolet for over 63 years combined, retiring in 2023.

Raymond was well known for his love of cars and music, but had a passion for the trumpet. Raymond never met a stranger and everyone in his neighborhood knew he was there for them. He cherished time with his family and there are no limits to what he would do for them. There are no words to describe the kind of man he was, everyone who knew him loved him.

Raymond is proceeded in death by his wife, Helen Torrez of 40 years; his parents, Reymundo and Juanita Torrez; and brother-in-law, Hector Castro.

He is survived by his children: James Torrez, and wife Cathleen, Ray Torrez and wife Melinda, Kenny Torrez and wife Janell, Lisa Guerra and husband Marty, Tanya Rojas and husband Michael, Cindy Curtis and family. Grandchildren: Ashley Arispe, Tyler Coleman, Michael Morales, Courtney Henry and husband Gage, Brendan Torrez and wife Samantha, Hunter Diego and wife Alexis, Shea Rojas and wife Criselda, Noah Rojas, Raeleigh Torrez, and Marisa and Haylen Guerra; and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Alfred Torrez and wife, Sally, two sisters: Olga Shackleford and husband Jim, and Linda Castro.

Marvin Brooks, Jr. was born in Huntington West Virginia, July 21, 1930, to Marvin Brooks, Sr. and Vora Mae Bowen Brooks. He reached his eternal resting place at the age of 94 July 11, 2025. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Richard Eugene Brooks, his five brothers and his two sisters. At the young age of 15, he became the head of the household when his dad and twin brothers left to join the Navy and were shipped off to war. He took over the responsibilities of being the man of the house and stayed to take care of his mom and siblings while he worked the jobs his father had in place.

In 1945 they all moved to Kingsville, Texas where he met and married Norma Grace Brister. They were together 72 years until her passing on June 23, 2023. Marvin Joined the Air Force in 1950 and served his country honorably for 21 years. He was a proud dedicated military man. Nicknamed “Shotgun” Brooks by his fellow airmen, he did flight missions all over southeast Asia. He was a flight engineer with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant and put extra fuel in for his wife and children to make sure that they made it safely over the pacific to home. He was flying when they did the nuclear bomb test over Johnson Island. Marvin served three tours overseas which included Vietnam and Thailand. During the Korean War he was stateside. He was honored as a Korean Vet and Vietnam Vet. In his later years he liked to brag that he drew a military retirement check for over 50 years.

Marvin was a 3rd degree Mason and later became a 32nd degree Mason for 73 years and a member of the Scottish Rite for 60 years. He wore many hats working at Carlsbad State School in recreation and then left to move to Hawaii, which was their favorite place to do dry wall with his baby brother Ray David and Harry Brooks. They returned to Kingsville to help with their mother and both worked at Walmart and managed an R.V. Park. He also drove a school bus for 10 years while living there. Marvin and Norma always stayed very busy because his favorite quote was “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop!” They finally retired and moved to Twin Forks Ranch Estates in Leaky, Texas where they ended up working for the water department there. He took care of a Private Cathedral Park making it lush in carpet grass for everyone to enjoy, and he did all that for free! Marvin was looked up to by anyone who knew him, he never met a stranger and was very loved by all! He gave his time and attention effortlessly. He was also very funny, loved to kid around and was quite the entertainer.

Marvin is survived by his children Shorty Brooks (Nancy) and Kathy Joiner Kerr; his grandchildren, Angela Helms (Mike,) Ricky Brooks (Christina,) Jeremy Joiner (Ive,) Israel Joiner (Kaitlyn,) Kasea Woodward (Josh,) Kelsy Kerr Phillips (Trey.) His legacy continues through great and great great grandchildren and his nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Josie and Sabrina for taking such good care of our “Daddy Gangy.” The family will receive friends for visitation prior to the service at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, July 17th at Harper Funeral Home with the service ceremony following at 2:00 P.M. A private burial will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas which will be his 95th birthday. Born July 21, 1930 and laid to rest July 21, 2025. The man was a war hero and a legend!

Rest in Peace “Daddy Gangy!”

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Weldon Edward Davis, passed from this life to his new life on July 10, 2025, at the age of 83. Weldon was born on November 27, 1941 in Athens, TX to Walter and Myrtie Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wilma, as well as His brother Laddie Lee Davis and wife Lake, two daughters, Stefanie Anne Moore and husband Ben of Dallas. Laura Lee Davis and husband Kelly of Utah. Two granddaughters, Parker Lee Wofford, Morgan Ashley Davis of Utah. One great granddaughter, Aria Kay Evans. Four adopted great grandchildren of Utah. Three sisters in law, Laura Beth Gregory of Dallas, Margaret Rachael Blake and husband Buddy, Priscilla Ann Nagle of Maryland. Two brothers in law, Elbert Horace Henton and wife, Donna, of Midlothian, Michael Ray Henton and wife Dolly of Alaska. Weldon is also survived by a loving blended family, two stepdaughters, Ruth Darlene Jones and husband Tim, Lynda Gayle Odom and husband John. Two stepsons, Jerry Earl Petty, Jr, of and Paris, TX, Steven Wayne Petty and wife Michelle of Abilene. As well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Weldon worked for Acme Iron & Metal for many years and eventually worked for Dierske & Dierske as a realtor. Weldon was active and loved by many at San Angelo First Assembly of God church.

He loved to travel to Colorado camping and jeeping. After retirement, he worked and camped with his wife in Colorado, Arizona and Utah. His last years involved working with his wife as gate guards in the oil fields in South Texas and New Mexico.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14th at 1:00pm at Harper Funeral Home with burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Marion Dale Jones Jr., age 62, passed away peacefully at his home in Christoval, Texas, on July 7, 2025. He was born on January 30, 1963, in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, to Doris Jones and Marion Dale Jones Sr.

Marion spent his early years exploring the wonders of childhood before graduating from high school in Thornville, OH in 1981 and enlisting in the United States Air Force at the age of 18. He dedicated 20 years to honorable service in the USAF, stationed across Florida, California, Colorado, and Texas, before settling down permanently in Christoval. Following his military career, he transitioned into information technology and computer work, retiring from Northrup Grumman after many years of service.

On April 22, 1987, Marion married the love of his life, Susan Christine (Grijalva) Jones, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the iconic Circus Circus chapel. Their life together was full of love, adventure, and family.

Marion had a passion for gadgets and technology, playing the guitar, and building things for his kids and grandkids. He loved sharing stories, fixing what was broken, and creating from scratch anything he could imagine. He generously gave to numerous causes and found fulfillment in helping others behind the scenes.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Susan Christine Jones; his children: Brian Gregory Cons, wife Trinity (Temple, TX), Daniel Aaron Jones, wife Tiffany (Waxahachie, TX), Joshua David Schultz, wife Kristyn (San Angelo, TX); and his beloved grandchildren: Tristan Cons, Alex Jones, Angel Jones, Ryker Schultz, Riley Schultz, Thomasin Schultz and Koby Hawson; He is also survived by numerous family members; Sisters, Pamela Davis and Brenda King; nephew Paul Schwass, Brother, Jeffrey Jones; Nephew, Christian Jones; Aunts, Alice Jones, Janette Bowen, Joy Nibert, Sharon Webb, Connie Hussell and Hope Benson.

Pallbearers will include Danny, Brian, and Josh, with honorary pallbearers to be announced.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has offered support and prayers during this difficult time. Special thanks go to the team at Harper Funeral Home for handling the arrangements with care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity or cause close to Marion’s heart: San Angelo Meals for the Elderly, or Compassion International (Children in Foreign Countries).

“Shabbat Shalom Y’all”

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