Johnny Lee Hernandez Sr., age 63 passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Karl Lee “Corky” Smith, age 74, of San Angelo, Texas, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 20th. Born on February 13, 1950, in Levelland, TX, to Bobby Joe and Mildred Louise Smith, Corky was a cherished member of his community and a beloved family man.

A proud graduate of Lakeview High School's Class of 1968, Corky pursued higher education at the University of Arlington, earning his Bachelor's degree. He dedicated his career to craftsmanship in cabinetry, co-owning S.S. Cabinet Shop and the Lone Wolf Pub, where he shared laughter and good times with friends for over 35 years.

Corky had two children and on May 28, 1995, Corky married the love of his life, Stacy who also had two children; together, they raised four wonderful children, creating a home filled with love and joy. Corky was a proud member of Masonic Lodge 1260 and the Suez Shrine Temple.

Known for his quick wit and infectious humor, Corky enjoyed socializing, traveling, and engaging in sports. Whether playing darts, pool, or sharing stories with friends, he had a gift for bringing people together.

Corky is preceded in death by his beloved parents, affectionately known as “Daddy Bob” and “Momma Lou,” as well as his cherished grandparents, Joe and Wilma Smith and David and Della James. He leaves behind a loving family: his devoted wife Stacy; children Jeff Smith, Christyna “Tyna” Smith, Gary Coleman, and Toyha (Paul) Harper; and grandchildren Hope Jacobs, Peyton Coleman, Jade Harper, Emery Harper, Kendall Coleman, Presley Harper, Grace Tibbetts, Brady Skidmore, Lana Barrington, and Tinley Barrington. He is also survived by his siblings, Larry (Barbara) Smith and Karen (David) Banks.

Open visitation will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Johnson’s Funeral Home from 10 am – 8pm. A Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on October 25, 2024 in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will include John Perez, Rusty Payne, James Wimberly, Cliff Prescott, JD Gressett, Bruce Backlund, and Bill Whitesell, with the Suez Shriners serving as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the Suez Shrine or an organization of your choice. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Tye Hughston and the caring nursing staff of Shannon ICU for their exceptional support.

Corky’s spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Bisente "Pac-man" Gaitan, Jr. He passed on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 57 in Houston, at MD Anderson Center, surrounded by his wife and family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM- 8:00 PM with the Rosary at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Deacon Claudio Sanchez, officiating. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Church of Pentecost, 2028 Edmond Blvd., San Angelo, Texas 76901. Burial to follow at Sterling City Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Bisente was born October 29, 1966 in Sterling City to Bisente and Alicia Gaitan.

Bisente was a dedicated and hard worker, he worked in construction, painting, and remodeling homes. He attended schools in San Angelo, Texas. Bisente loved lowriders and Cortez shoes and was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He loved traveling and taking family vacations, he especially loved the lazy river at Six Flags and Sea World. Bisente loved having family cook-outs, shopping, going to flea markets and collecting hot wheel cars. Bisente is well known for his jokes and telling you a story that would turn into 3 different stories all at once. He was also known for his big heart and kindness, he would do anything for anyone, he would go out of his way for family and especially his children.

Bisente is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Juanita Pineda Gaitan; his parents; siblings, Ruben Gaitan, Richard Gaitan, Abel Gaitan, Cynthia Molina, Eva Gaitan; and one grandson Baby Jesse Brown.

Bisente is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Pearl Gaitan; his daughters, Emerald Gaitan Brown and husband Jesse, Ruby Gaitan and fiancé Xavier, and Alicia Gaitan all of San Angelo, Crystal Gaitan and Amanda Gaitan of Dallas; sons, Ben Gaitan and Eric Gaitan of Dallas; bonus sons that he raised and loved as his own, Jeremiah Montano and wife Julisalyn, Kevin Montano, Ayden Montano, Braden Montano and Caden Montano all of San Angelo; sisters, Debbie Gaitan and Gloria Valdez and husband Angel both of San Angelo; grandchildren, Jasmine, Jessiah and Jenesis Brown, Jonathan and Jonah Guevara, Jocelyn and Jaylynn Camacho; Xiolani Montano all of San Angelo, Forever Gaitan and several more grandchildren in Dallas; Aunt Esther and husband Joe Holguin of San Angelo; uncles, Joe Gaitan, Jr. of Lubbock and Gilbert Gaitan of San Angelo; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and his fur baby Boy Gaitan whom he cared for and loved dearly.

Pallbearers will be Jesse Brown, Jeremiah Montano, Kevin Montano, Ayden Montano, Braden Montano, and Caden Montano.

The family asks in honor of Bisente please wear Dallas Cowboys or Cholo attire on Friday.

Special thank you for all the prayers and support for Bisente Gaitan, Jr.

James Hal Neal, III, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1953 in Tulsa, OK to James Hal Neal, II and Mary Alice Maguire. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Marin Neal and niece, Audrea Tellez.

The family would like to send a special thank you for all those who made donations made in James' name and the food provided by First Baptist Church members. Another thank you goes out to all the friends that attended his graveside service that was held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Belvedere Memorial Park in San Angelo.  

Mr. Ollie Neille Sudduth passed beyond the sunset at his home in San Angelo, Texas on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was the son of William W “Smiley” Sudduth and Jewell Blanche (Taylor) Sudduth. He was 83 years old and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Ann Sudduth and his only son Todd Lee Sudduth and wife Chelsea who gave him three grandchildren: Clayton, Weston, and Novalee. Ollie was the oldest of four children: Rosanna and her husband Ronnie Sauer, William “Bill” Sudduth and his wife Toni, and Michael “Mike” Sudduth and his wife Kathy.

Ollie was a proud veteran of the US Army where he served as a Medical Specialist during the Vietnam War era. He graduated from Angelo State University in 1971 earning a BBA in Business Administration. He was a west Texas rancher for many years before running his own business as a contract welder for several oil and gas companies around the Permian Basin and Big Country areas and eventually settled on creating metal and horseshoe nail art pieces until his retirement.

Ollie took pride in his ability to break and train horses that were particularly difficult. He was a true “horse whisperer.” He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid Louis Lamour reader. His favorite books were westerns and Native American culture. Ollie loved to tell stories of his childhood and the years he spent on the ranch. He loved being a cowboy with his favorite horse, Snooper. He will be missed by all as he has saddled up Snooper once more and ridden beyond the sunset.

The family will be scheduling a memorial service to be held at a later date. 

Floy Lee Lumbley of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. 

She was born on November 25, 1932 in Hamlin, Texas to Thurston and Era Havens. Floy attended Hamlin High School and graduated in the class of 1949. After graduation, she began her career as a seamstress for Levi's. Floy retired as a supervisor from the company after 36 years. Floy married Bill Lumbley on June 9, 1951 and the couple had 2 children. 

Floy will always be remembered for her love of sewing, porcelain doll making, and cake baking. Above all, she will be remembered for the love she had for her family and getting everyone together every chance she got. 

Floy was preceded in death by her parents, Thurston and Era Havens; husband, William Lumbley; daughter Bobbie Haddock and husband Hollis; grandchildren, William Haddock and Brandon Pippin; niece, Jimmie Raines; and numerous siblings. 

Left to cherish Floy's memory are her daughter Lisa Pippin; grandchildren, Timothy Raines, Kimberlee Marcinko, Daniel Haddock, Calvin Pippin, and Jessica Duke. Also left are great-grandchildren, Leaann Haddock, Emalee Marcinko, Lillee Marcinko, Kahlee Marcinko, Kendell Pippin, Jaron Pippin, Georgia Rae Pippin, Danika Raines, Cayson Raines, Aylssa Hughes, William Duke, Nyomi Duke, Brett Ferguson, Bria Ferguson, Bradyn Ferguson, Aviona Ferguson; and nieces and nephews, Tommy Wood, Sandy Williams, Waylon Wood, and James Worthy.

A visitation for Floy will be held Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903. A funeral service will occur Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Johnson's Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Hill officiating. 

Serving as pallbearers are Calvin Pippin, Matthew Duke, Timothy Raines, Cayson Raines, Brent Ferguson, and Willie Fincher. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Tommy Wood, Waylon Wood, and Daniel Haddock.

Tony Sturdivant, of San Angelo, passed away on October 13, 2024 at the age of 68. He was born on April 23, 1956 in Grand Prairie, TX, to parents William Sturdivant and Patsy Mcleod. Tony spent three decades serving as an R.N. in numerous capacities. He was an avid mountain biker for many years and thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors. He is survived by his three children, Jeremy Sturdivant, of Fort Worth, Jill Sturdivant, of San Angelo, and Seth Sturdivant, of San Angelo. Family and friends can share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

James (Jim) Roy Creed Childress passed away October 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in San Angelo, Texas on the 4th of July 1942 to Anabel Scott Childress and James E Childress. He was raised in Mertzon, Texas and graduated from Mertzon High School in 1960.

Jim was the epitome of a southern gentleman. He would always stand and take his hat off when a lady approached where he was sitting, even in the last months when it was a struggle to stand. He was the most unselfish person you’d ever meet. He didn’t want anyone worrying about him and would rarely ask anyone for help. Yet, if you needed his help with anything, he’d be right there in a heartbeat. His family was the most important thing in his life. He loved spending time with his grandkids and going to their sporting events. He was their number one fan. At 80 years old, you’d often find him out on the golf course, chasing that little white ball with the best of them. And he was pretty good! He won many local tournaments and scrambles. His other favorite thing to do was dancing. Him and his wife Gail traveled all over Texas, following their favorite bands and then dancing most of the night.

He was survived by his wife Gail Childress, his son James Childress Jr, daughter Tracy Honea, and son Gary Childress and his wife Estrella Childress. Grandchildren Cortni, Austin, Sierra and her husband Tyler, Justus, Madisen, Emma, Ellie and Evie, and his great grandchildren Parker and Titus. His sisters Billie Wunderl, and Brenda Olson, and his brother Johnny Childress and his wife Connie.

A memorial service will be held at Glen Meadows Baptist Church in San Angelo, October 20, 2024, at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to West Texas Boys Ranch, Shriners Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice.

Jack was born to Herman and Lillie Stahl Wenetschlaeger on December 17, 1926, in Hermleigh, TX, having one older brother, Henry Wenetschlaeger. He went into the Army in 1945 and served his country two years during World War II – spending time in Italy. He married Bernice F. Halfmann, on November 20, 1950, in Olfen, TX, and farmed in the Olfen area for seven years. Jack and Bernice were blessed with three children: Nancy, Terry and Malcolm Wenetschlaeger. He worked for Ballinger Butane, Irby Oil Company and Mueller Supply Company. Meanwhile, he lost Bernice in 1980 and later married Madie C. Wooley. They lived in San Angelo for most of their happy years together (18) and he commuted to Ballinger until his retirement in 1989. Jack was blessed with Madie’s family during those years and remained close to them even after losing her in 1999.

Jack married Joan R. Rowland in 2000 – they bought a home together and lived there eighteen years. He enjoyed taking care of the home and yard, woodworking and welding in his large shop, and attended the Business Men’s Bible class for 17 years. He was at his best while attending many dances! He and Joan were members of the Western Dance Club and the Wall Polka Club for many years. He never met a stranger and loved to give “hugs”! Jack made many friends throughout his entire life. He and Joan decided to sell their home and move to a senior living complex – Christian Village in January 2018. It was just before this move that they decided to join Calvary Baptist Church. Jack made the decision to join after several visits and they became a part of the church family – enjoying many services there and getting to know the people. Bro. Bobby Roger, pastor, became a friend and mentor.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; two loving wives and one child from his first marriage, Dorothy Lane; one brother, Henry F. August Wenetschlaeger, son-in-law, Jackie Isham, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; daughter, Nancy Isham of Ballinger; son, Terry and wife Patty of Abilene, son, Malcolm Wenetschlaeger and partner, Sam Simpson of Abilene, three grandchildren, Heidi Sargent, Quaid Wenetschlaeger and Farryn Burkham, and four great-grandchildren; stepson, Louis Wooley of San Angelo, stepson and wife, Edde and Kay Elliott, their two daughters and 4 grandchildren, who have remained a part of Jack’s life and were very close to him and to Joan. Also, a stepson and wife, Jim and Jane Rowland and their family became a part of his life.

The family wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation for the loving care provided to Jack during his stay. We would also like to extend our deepest appreciation to Joan for the exceptional care she gave to our dad.

A memorial table will be set up to honor Jack's life on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 8:00am – 7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX. We invite all to pay their respects and celebrate the cherished memories of Jack. There will be a private family service held to honor his legacy and the impact he had on our lives.

David William “Dave” Shaw, aged 79 of San Angelo, Texas died peacefully surrounded by family on October 16, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center.

David was born in San Angelo, Texas to parents Ewell A. and Clarice Vaught Shaw on June 2, 1945. He grew up in Water Valley, Texas. David was the youngest of five children with one older sister and three older brothers. He developed an avid interest in sports growing up and played football, basketball and tennis while in high school. His tennis talent took him to the regional finals. Dave graduated from Water Valley High School as Pep Squad Beau, Class Favorite and Mr. Water Valley High School in 1963.

David was drafted into the Army in 1966. Due to his artillery expertise, he was placed in the Seventh Infantry Division Honor Guard. He served during the Korean War and attained the status of Sergeant. He was honorably discharged March 2, 1968, and re-enlisted in the National Guard. Following a 16-month military career, he served in the Forestry Service in Colorado. This is where he met his wife of fifty-two years, Diana Lynn. David and Diana courted for a year and were married December 29m 1972, by the Justice of the Peace at the El Paso County Courthouse in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is where they lived and started a family.

He started a long and rewarding career in the roofing industry. Because of intelligence, ingenuity and through sheer hard work, he progressed to project manager. In his spare time, David enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He was a family man, as well as a man of integrity. David was known to all as a loving father and a doting husband. He was a great man.

He is survived by his wife, Diana Lynn; daughters Leslie Ann Arledge, and husband Robert; Andrea Lynn Mutzabaugh, and husband Brian. Six grandchildren: David Walsh, Paul Mutzabaugh, Ashley Carter and husband Jeff; and Evan, Jacob and Braxton Mutzabaugh. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren: Rhett and Aria Carter. He is also survived by his older siblings: Kenneth Shaw, Lorece Baze; and Robert “Bob” Shaw.

His memory will live on in our hearts, in the legacy he created and through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 10:00am, at Harper Funeral Home.