Randall Vinson Grice, Jr., 36, was born on November 11, 1988 in Odessa, Texas to Darlene (Elkins) and Randy Grice. He left us on October 16, 2025. 

Randall worked in the gas compression industry most of his adult years. He made many lifetime friends in the oilfield. Randall never met a stranger and quickly made friends wherever he was. He loved to make people laugh and have a good time. His proudest accomplishment and top priority was raising his son. 

Randall had a special place in his heart for all the veterans. He loved to cook and you could find him grilling steaks or offering his help to them all at the VFW in Odessa, Texas. 

Randall is survived by his son, Trey Grice; mother and stepfather, Darlene & Shawn Watten; father and stepmother, Randy & LeNee Grice; paternal grandmother, Frances Grice; uncles and aunts, D.W. & Sherri Elkins, Charlotte & Mark Hamilton, Rocky Elkins & Carolyn Hamilton, Charlene Holland, Todd & Michelle Elkins, Kenny & Mechelle Grice; stepsiblings, Michael Gray & wife Elizabeth, Brandon Gray, Phillip Collins, Stacy Sawyer, Jennifer Lynn & husband Richard, and many cousins. 

Randall was preceded in passing by his maternal grandparents, Dave & Lorada Elkins; paternal grandfather, Morris Grice; and aunts, Joyce Lueders & Debbie Elkins. 

Visitation for Randall will be held from 5-7 PM on Thursday October 23, 2025 at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday October 24, 2025 at Mertzon Methodist Church in Mertzon, Texas. Interment will follow at Mertzon Cemetery. 

Serving as pallbearers are Daniel Holland, Clay Elkins, Kaleb Elkins, Jon Beck, Grady Beck, and Dustin Reid. 

You left us too soon and will be thought of every day. We know you are already playing a "42" game with Nanny and Great Granny! We love you kiddo!

Samuel Keith Bradley, 77, was the firstborn son to Stephen Thomas (S.T.) Bradley and Willie Mae Bradley, September 12, 1949 in San Angelo, Texas. He grew up in San Angelo, attending Carver Elementary School and graduating from Blackshear Jr. High School in the 9th Grade. At Blackshear, he was the quarterback for the Leopard’s football team and a star player on the basketball team. Sam continued his athletic development at San Angelo Central High School, excelling in basketball and track. He was blessed to play basketball at both schools with his younger brother, Donald Thomas Bradley.

Upon graduation from Central in 1967, Samuel proudly enrolled at the University of Texas (UT) to play basketball and to run track. He was a trailblazer at UT, as he was the first Black student to earn a full athletic scholarship there. While attending UT, Samuel and Patricia Organ Bradley were raising their young son, Patrick Samuel Bradley. Sam received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at UT. Playing professional basketball in the American Basketball Association League was a dream come true for Sam.

Sam lived over 20 years in Denver, Colorado and worked in the field of Engineering. While living in Denver he met and married his beloved Shelia. After retiring from the Sandrand Fluid Handling Company as a Supervising Engineer, he moved back to San Angelo where he resided until death. In his hometown, Sam was well known for his card-playing, domino-playing, excitement following all sports on TV and attending football games at Central High and Angelo State University. 

Sam was a private person, preferring to love family and friends intermittently from a distance. Yet, he socialized with friends, classmates and relatives at the request of his loving mother, Ms. Willie Mae, our community mother and hostess in her home. Sam and Don were Mom Bradley’s support, horse power, financial assistance and most loyal cheerleaders, as Ms. Willie Mae ministered to everyone by serving delicious meals during most holidays. In March 2022, Sam donated $10,000 to St. Paul Baptist Church in remembrance of his mother. The congregation named the newly renovated kitchen the “Willie Mae Bradley Memorial Fellowship Hall” to honor her many years of loving service.

Samuel’s parents, S. T. and Willie Mae, sister, Doris and brother, Don, preceded him in death. His son, Patrick, survives him to carry the legacy of the beloved Bradley family. Many friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins fondly remember him. See ya Sam!

A celebration of life for Samuel will be held Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Miracle Temple, San Angelo, Texas.

Howard Chappell, 85, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, in San Angelo.

Graveside service will be 10:30 AM Monday, October 27, 2025, at Mullins Cemetery with Pastor Jim Wilkerson, Harris Ave. Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Chappell was born June 15, 1940 in San Angelo where he was a lifelong resident. Howard married Wanda Graves on January 30, 1959 in San Angelo. Howard owned and operated Chappell Used Cars and Mike's Used Cars, retiring in 2019. Howard enjoyed fishing, working on cars and doing body work. Howard loved the Lord and spending time with his family.

Because of health issues Howard could no longer attend church physically but that didn't stop him from watching services every Sunday on television. A few of his favorite pastors to watch were Pastor John Hagee, Dr. David Jeremiah and Dr. Robert Jeffress.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Chappell of the home; three daughters, Linda Kelly and husband Jackie of Grape Creek; Kay Allison and husband James, and Alesia Leek all of San Angelo; two sons, Howard Wayne Chappell and companion Kimberlie Murphy, and Michael Shane Chappell both of San Angelo; nine grandchildren, James and wife Melissa, Jeff and wife Mayla, Josh and wife Olivia, Danny and wife Sterling, David and wife Tamra, Wyatt, Jacqueline and husband Mason, Kamalia, Taylor and husband Zack; 13 Great Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and a sister.

Catalina Vazquez, infant, passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2025.

Viewing will be from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with a service at 3:00 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home

Catalina is survived by her mother, Tatiana Vazquez; her grandparents, Tonya Ojeda and husband Albert of San Antonio and Adrian Vazquez and wife Liz of Clovis, New Mexico; great grandparents, Antonio and Lucy Ojeda; Aunts, Anissa Vazquez and son, De'Legend, Zianna Vazquez, Aliegha Vazquez, and Ale Vazquez; Uncle Adrian Vazquez II and wife Briana and son, Adrian III, and Donovan Vazquez.

To my baby in Heaven:

If you can hear me from heaven, I want you to know,

That I never wanted you to go.

This life won't be the same without you here,

And this broken heart will forever hold you near.

It seems that now the only thing I can do,

is hold tightly to the One who now holds you.

If you can hear me from heaven, I just want you say,

I love you and will miss you each and every day.

John 14:1-3

Trust in God and trust also in me.

There is more than enough room in my Father's home.

If this were not so, would I have told you that

I am going to prepare a place for you?

When everything is ready, I will come and get you,

so that you will always be with me where I am.

Paul Cormier was born July 15, 1946 in Monahans, Texas to Pauline and Howard “Deacon” Cormier. His early years were spent in the West Texas oilfield towns of Odessa, Kermit, Big Spring, San Angelo, Colorado City, Snyder and Andrews.

The family landed in Crane, Texas in 1961 where Paul graduated high school in 1964. While in Crane, Paul helped the Golden Cranes football team make it to the quarter finals in 1963. Track & Field is where he excelled and held the records for the 100 and 220 yard dash for several years. He was extremely proud to have competed at the 1964 State Track Meet in Austin, Texas.

He moved to San Angelo and attended Angelo State University, graduating in 1968. During his time there, several life changing events impacted his future. In 1965, he met and later married Beverly Albro. He became a Founding Father and Treasurer of Kappa Xi Fraternity which later became Lamdba Chi Alpha National Fraternity. He was on the ASU track team, served as Junior Class President, and elected Mr. ASU. As President of the Class of 1968, it was his honor to present the class at graduation to the late President of ASU, Dr. Lloyd Vincent.

Paul joined the Army on July 31, 1968 and served two years attaining the rank of Specialist 5th Class. He served in the Data Processing Groups at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and later in an Information Services Division at Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas. Paul left the Army early to return to ASU and further his education. He earned a Teacher Certificate and then went on to earn a master’s degree in education and administration from New Mexico Highlands University.

Paul taught high school in Rankin, Texas for three years and married Beverly Albro in 1973. They moved to Snyder where Paul taught an additional two years at Western Texas College. After the birth of their only son, Marty Paul, the family moved to Arlington, Texas where Paul started his career in data processing and manufacturing. During this time he was excited to have worked on the F-16 Fighting Falcon Project at General Dynamics in Ft. Worth, Texas. After celebrating the birth of their daughter, Mindy Carol, the family moved back to San Angelo in 1981. Paul spent the next few years working for several firms in Data Processing while Beverly taught school. Paul’s last two jobs were Director of the Computer Center at ASU for eight years and then Information Resources Manager for the City of San Angelo for ten years where he retired in 2006.

Paul’s hobbies included racquetball, tennis and water skiing. He had a great love of cars, especially those in the 60’s. Paul shared this love with his brother, Darvis and nephew, Todd, making many memories through the years. Paul owned, restored, or had a hand in rebuilding almost 50 vehicles, 20 of those being Corvettes while he could still get off the garage floor that is.

The only thing more important than cars was his family. Summer Sundays were spent at the lake boating, skiing, and tubing with an annual trip to Six Flags and Lake Granbury. He and Beverly loved watching Marty play baseball, riding bulls, fight bulls and Mindy performing in dance recitals and competing in high school gymnastics. He never missed his kid’s activities and was home every night for dinner.

Paul loved his fraternity brothers and continued to communicate with them almost weekly until his death. He was very proud to have initiated the Lambda Chi Paver Project at the ASU Alumni Center where his brick paver will be laid to rest alongside his brothers who have gone ahead.

Paul is survived by Beverly Carol, his wife, just two months shy of 52 years. Also surviving him are his daughter, Mindy Carol Davis, husband, Joey, and grandkids Everett James, Lyla Carol, and Conor Ward. His late son’s family, Jaime, and grandkids Tayte Miller, and Presli Ryan. His brother, Darvis and wife, Betty, along with their son, Todd, Beverly’s sister, Patsy Taylor and her daughter, Teri also survive him.

To celebrate his arrival in heaven, Paul will be welcomed by his son, Marty, his mother, Pauline, and his father, affectionally known as PoPo, who all preceded him as well as several Fraternity brothers and many friends.

The family would like to thank the Shannon Hospital 6th floor staff, Regency Rehab, Gentiva Hospice and Visiting Angels for their care during the last month. A special thank you to Paul’s fraternity brothers and gym buddy, Ken, as well as the vast network of family friends for offering support and prayers for him and his family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s, preferred Hospice, San Angelo Support for Veterans (mail check to: First Financial Bank, c/o Lori Davis, P.O. Box 5291, San Angelo 76902), or a charity of your choice.

A memorial service will be held at Harper Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM and a short graveside will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. For any that wish to attend, there will also be a reception following the services at the Cormier Home.

Paul now wishes all his family and friends to “live long and prosper” and ‘he will see you on the other side”.

Joseph Mayer Mertz passed away peacefully at home in San Angelo, Texas, on October 21, 2025. He was a kind, happy, true gentleman, husband, and father with a wide circle of friends.

Joe was born prematurely in St. John’s Hospital in San Angelo on September 12, 1925, to Len and Ernestine Mayer Mertz, both from early-day ranching and banking families. Joe graduated from San Angelo High School in 1941. He entered Texas A&M as a fifteen-year-old. While there, he was fortunate to captain the polo team beginning in his sophomore year 1942-1943. He served in the Army First Cavalry Division, Philippine Islands, and at one time in his World War II military service was the youngest commissioned officer during war time. He returned to Texas A&M and graduated in 1947 with a BS degree in Animal Husbandry.

Joe had a lifelong relationship with horses. He played his first professional polo game at fourteen years old at the Pecos Rodeo, July 4, 1940. In 1949, Joe and his brother Mort won the Southwestern Intra-Circuit Championship at San Antonio, the same tournament their father, Len, had won in 1932. They played all their matches astride their father’s ranch-raised polo ponies. Horses, and polo in particular, would remain his favorite sporting interest.

In 1949, Joe and Mort purchased a ranch near Pie Town, New Mexico, which became Joe’s home until 1967. In 1955 he married Marilyn Johnston in the old Sacred Heart Church in San Angelo. As an artist, Marilyn brought out his creative side, and each encouraged the others’ talent. They made the New Mexico ranch an oasis for themselves and their three daughters, despite the challenges of a seasonally harsh environment at 7,800 feet elevation and extreme distance to the grocery store. They formed an enduring friendship with the Navajo family who worked alongside them and immersed themselves in Native American culture and New Mexico history. Joe and Marilyn also volunteered with the board of New Mexico Cattle Growers. Joe was involved with the Federal Land Bank of New Mexico and later became president of the Federation of FLBA of Colorado and New Mexico.

In 1967, Joe and Marilyn returned to their hometown of San Angelo and began ranching in southeastern Tom Green County, later adding Irion County while living in San Angelo, and becoming active in Texas agricultural affairs and the local community.

Joe was a founding director of Southwest Bank of San Angelo, president of the Federal Land Bank of San Angelo, and a director of the Farm Credit Bank of Texas. He was a director on the 1982 Governor’s Task Force on Agriculture, past president of Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association, a director of the American Sheep Producers Council, and the National Wool Growers Association.

In 1980 Joe was named Citizen of the Year by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce/Board of City Development. He was a president of the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and the Historic Orient Santa Fe Depot Restoration among other organizations. He served St. John’s Hospital and the ASU Foundation as a trustee.

Joe gave back to his alma mater, Texas A&M University, as president of the local West Texas A&M Club and member of the Development Council of the School of Animal and Life Sciences. He was recognized in 1980 for distinguished service to the university as a member of the Target 2000 Task Force planning for the future of TAMU. The family brand from his Tom Green County ranch is in the university’s Kleberg Center.

From showing club calves and lambs in his youth, Joe had a lifelong involvement with the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association, making many friends through the years. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Joe took an active role on the association board as steer show Superintendent since the late 1960s, as board president in 1983, and later receiving the Golden Spur award in 2025.

He shared his love and knowledge of history, cultures, nature, ranching, raising livestock, horsemanship, identifying plant life, native and invasive species, and wildlife. One of Joe’s fondest community involvements was as an honorary member of the 117th Technical Training Support Center at Goodfellow Air Force Base as he took international students on ranch tours to welcome them to West Texas, sharing his love of the land with trainees from across the globe.

Joe is a fourth-generation parishioner of The Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart and former president of the parish council.

Preceding Joe in death are his wife, Marilyn Johnston Mertz, and his brother, Mort Mertz. He is survived by his three daughters, Katie and husband Gary Johnson, Margaret and husband Bill Iott, and Joan M. Mertz; four grandchildren, Joe Johnson, Molly and husband TJ Turk, Mary and husband Danny McGiffin, and Bryan Buechler; eight great grandsons, Parker Turk, Brendan, David, Matthew, James, Finn, Daniel, and Luke McGiffin, and one great-granddaughter, Ava McGiffin. His sister-in-law Madolyn Mertz also survives him, as well as his dear niece, nephews, cousins, and their families. We are thankful for our father’s long and fruitful life.

The Rosary will be Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at The Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart, San Angelo, Texas, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral with Monsignor Larry Droll officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery, San Angelo, Texas. Memorials may be made to Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, Friends of Fairmount Cemetery, or WTRC’s Hospice of San Angelo.

Stephen Michael Easley, born February 18, 1945, in Olney, Illinois, peacefully passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on October 21, 2025, in San Angelo at the age of 80. He was the beloved son of Elmer and Betty Easley.

Steve and his family moved from Clay City, Illinois, to San Angelo in 1951. He attended McGill and Santa Rita Elementary Schools. The friendships he made at Santa Rita followed him to Lee Jr. High and San Angelo Central High School where he graduated in 1963. These long-life friendships were very special to him. He went on to obtain a BBA degree from Angelo State University in 1970.

Steve had a long successful career with Landers Automotive and Paint Specialty selling automotive supplies and paint. He made many dear friends at dealerships and body shops around town. They could always count on his expertise and knowledge about products and paint.

He had a special talent and fondness for old cars, working tirelessly fixing them up. His work was meticulous. He and his wife, Barby, loved the “Street Rod” family and all the fun events they attended throughout the years. Watching football and NASCAR were at the top of his spare time activities. He was an expert at flipping channels on the remote. Trips to Rockport fishing with his brother-in-law, Rick, and sister-in-law, Donna, brought him joy. On one such trip, he cast his line and caught a sea gull.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Barby; his children, Evan (Mel) of Los Lunas, NM, Rachel (Steve) Young of Gilmer, TX, Stephanie Anglin of Huntington, TX, Jeff (Whitney) Schkade of Mansfield, and Jaret Schkade of Dallas, TX; seven grandchildren, Jayden, Justin, Wilson, Parker, Madison, Skylar, and Dakota; siblings, Suzanne (Don) Hageman, and brother, John G. Easley of Tulsa, OK; and last but not least, his little brown dachshund, “B Boy” Bailey.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Betty Easley, and siblings, Bill and Bob Easley.

Steve will always be remembered as a man with a quiet and calm demeanor, love for family and friends, and some sort of cap on his head.

The family would like to thank and express gratitude to Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate, loving care. A special thank you to his angels, Tina and Monica, whose love, kindness and care lightened the load and brought him joy.

A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to West Texas Boys Ranch or Meals for the Elderly.

"In The fulness of time a life's journey ends but love once shared continues to live. And beyond this day, that love prevails"

Gene's life journey ended October 21, 2025, and in the blink of an eye he began his new life with his Savior Jesus. Born December 23, 1927, in Colton, OK to William and Lula Bell Gladden.

When Gene was 4 years old his family moved to Kilgore, Texas where he lived until after his high school graduation. He excelled in his grades, was an avid baseball player, playing 3rd base. May 1948, he moved to Odessa, Texas and began a 40-year career in the oilfields. 36 years with Getty Oil co., 4 years with Texaco, then Chevron. During the years he worked he never lost a day of work due to an accident on the job. May 11, 1951, he married Frances Liles in Wellman, Texas Being married 74 years. There were two children, Dana and Wendell. In 1969 he was transferred to Monahans, Tx and retired December 1, 1988, as a production and drilling foreman.

After his retirement he became more active in his church and the community. In Monahans, working on the Church kitchen committee he DECLARED to any and every one that no one could make mashed potatoes as good as his co-worker, Maxine Rowan, and himself. He always said the secret was "the butter". He delivered meals to the elderly, drove cancer patients to Midland and Odessa for their treatments. He helped Baptist Men Builders repair and upgrade churches in various areas of Texas Gene loved to read and study the bible until his eyesight no longer allowed him to.

Gene always thought playing golf was crazy, crazy, but decided to try it, bought a cheap set of clubs and taught himself to play on a 3 hole course at Pyote, Tx He became to really like the game In the years he played he had (3) holes in one In 1993 he and Frances moved to San Angelo. He continued to stay active, working around the church, delivering meals to the elderly. Gene's life journey was hard work, loving and serving his Lord, loved his family so very much, loved his country He gave God all the credit for his many years of a good life He was a member at Glen Meadows Baptist Church

Preceding him in death was his son Wendell, his parents, one sister and 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife Frances. Daughter Dana Gray (Larry) grand kids, Shaun, Amy, and Misty, 4 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter

To the Gentiva Hospice team, Dr. Owens, Myra, Sam, Brandy, Jaclyn, Clint, Janet, you are the very best. Your compassion and care are appreciated beyond words. God Bless you now and as you serve others. To the Open-Door Sunday School Class at Glen Meadows Baptist Church, your prayers, calls and cards means so much.

Instead of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.

"Sing oh sing of my Redeemer, with his blood he purchased me, On the cross He sealed my pardon, Paid the debt and made me free."