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.

James (J.D.) Cook, whose love and kindness touched all who knew him, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. Born February 5, 1937, in rural Hamilton County, Texas, to Alvin Jim Cook and Nina Lora Hughes, J.D. lived a life marked by generosity, integrity, and devotion to family and friends.

A proud Goldthwaite High School Eagle, J.D. discovered his interest in the agricultural industry in his teenage years. One memorable moment came when he borrowed a pickup, built sideboards, and took his ewe to the Fort Worth Stock Show—where it won first place that year and surprised everyone by giving birth to twin lambs.

After high school, J.D. moved to Jal, New Mexico, and began working for El Paso Natural Gas. In 1956, he married Wanda Lou Turk, with whom he shared two children and 56 years of marriage. They later settled in Sonora, Texas, where J.D. began his career in the wool and mohair industry. He eventually served as manager of West Texas Wool and Mohair in Mertzon, retiring from that position after 23 years. In 2012, he married his best friend, Shirley Hegdal Cook, and together they enjoyed traveling, dancing, and making the most of their time together.

J.D. is survived by his son, John David Cook; his daughter, Priscilla (Dick) Earhart; and his granddaughter, Lauren (Bayley) McCollum. He is also remembered by his sister, Linda Harvell; nephews, James Frank (Lindy) Cook, Andy (Cathy) Cook, and Doug (Angie) Turk; and many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by Wanda Lou Cook and Shirley Hegdal Cook; sisters, Blanche Biggs, Minnie Loyce White, and Wilda Harvell; and brothers, James Frank Cook and Kenneth Cook.

The family offers heartfelt thanks to Dr. Anderton and Sarah, Hospice of San Angelo, and Dr. Brewer for their compassionate care, and to Mary Ponce, Edna Johnson, and Norma Ornelas for their support and kindness.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Christian Chapel on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

Lucille Chewning, 84, of San Angelo passed away August 9, 2025, in San Angelo. Lucille was born on November 22, 1940, in Falmouth, KY to Elwood and Rosella Estep Beach. She grew up in Williamstown, KY and was adopted and raised by Melinda and Carter Ballinger. After High School she worked in retail sales for many years until relocating to San Angelo, Texas in 1980. In 1986, she started L&H Transport Services and served the funeral homes and surrounding counties for over 31 years until her retirement. Lucille was a loving mother and grandmother and friend. She was a self-made achiever that loved serving her community in the transport industry. She was very sociable and loved to laugh and visit with others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, adoptive parents and her husband Lewis Campbell. She is survived by her daughter Lynn Parsch and her husband Eric, of San Angelo; her grandchildren, Josh Parsch and his wife Sam, and Samantha Sipes and her husband Chase, all of San Angelo; and 4 great grandchildren, Wyatt Sipes, James Parsch, Averie Kime and Aiden Parsch; and extended family Sylvia Moya, Anyssa Moya & Alex Moya. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, colleagues and friends. Viewing services will be held Saturday August 16, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M, at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a private burial.

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

Bernice Mary Huff Hammerton of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2025, peacefully at her home. She was born January 27, 1927, to Nicholas and Mary Haber Huff of Pittsburgh, PA.

Bernice was born the youngest of 9 children. Growing up, she spent many hours listening to sports with her father on the radio prompting a passion for following many teams in Football, Baseball, and Tennis. As a child, she attended catholic schools in Pittsburgh. She graduated from John the Baptist High School. Her first job was at the 5 & Dime store then worked for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA. A place that perfectly reflected her lifelong love for books. As a young lady, some of her favorite pastimes were spent at the Saturday afternoon movies and on picnics with family and friends. It was at a picnic that she met Bruce Charles Hammerton. The couple married on the 10th of July 1954, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Bruce’s military career took them to California, Germany, Maryland, and Texas. While stationed in Germany the couple welcomed 2 sons, William (Bill) 1956 and Robert (Bob) 1957. After being transferred to Texas in 1970, the couple made San Angelo their home. Bernice enjoyed living in San Angelo and found her career home at Tom Green County Library.

Bernice is survived by her children: Bill (Donna) Hammerton and Bob Hammerton. Her Grandchildren: Kimberly Hammerton, Kyle (Kaitlyn) Hammerton, Crystal (Ryan) Stanford and Lauren (Neil) Rozell. Her Great-Grandchildren: Kaylee & Hawke Hammerton, Kamryn & Kallie Stanford, and Alyssa & Emma Rozell. Bernice is also survived by loving relatives in Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce, her parents, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters.

A rosary vigil and family visitation will be at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Cathedral Church of The Sacred Heart, with Msgr. Larry Droll as celebrant. The burial will follow the service, and Bernice will be laid to rest next to her husband in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Any memorial donations in her honor may be provided to Meals for the Elderly. The family would like to thank Dr. Erica Rabe and Dr. Melissa Aleta, along with the Shannon Hospital Staff. They would also like to thank Angel Care Hospice and their staff for their care.

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

Loy Marie Haley, 82, passed away on August 9, 2025, in San Angelo, TX. Loy was born on November 3,1942 to Loyd and Alma Asbeck. She lived most of her live in San Angelo. Graduating from Lake View High School in 1960. After graduation she married her beloved husband Bill on March 31,1961 and started the family she so dearly loved.

In 1985, Loy and family moved to Big Sandy, TX. Where they owned and operated Two Rivers Grocery. She enjoyed working by Bill’s side and her family for several years. In her time in East Texas, she made many dear friends and wonderful memories. Loy and Bill sold Two Rivers grocery and retired in 1991. After enjoying a brief time living in Holly Lake Ranch, she and Bill returned to San Angelo in 1995.

Loy was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist church for 27 years. She loved her church family, life group and bible studies. Loy loved everyone. The kindness and love she showed to her family, friends and strangers will leave a lasting testimony. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that she cherished. She also enjoyed many years of traveling and playing tennis with her ladies’ league.

Those left to treasure her memory include her beloved husband of 64 years, Bill Haley; sons, Mark Louis Haley (Yvonne Jenson), Tonkawa OK.; Tommy Haley (Carla Haley), Gladewater, TX. Grandchildren, Mark Haley (Drucilla Haley), Loy Toland (Casey Toland), Hannah Lux (Dawson Lux), Christian, Joshua, Benjamin, Samuel, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Sarah, Annah Haley. Brandi Chandler, Chris Haley (Deb Haley), Payton Haley and Parker Haley; Great grandchildren, Caleb, Chance and Cole Haley, Logan and Chase Haley, Leo Lux. Sister-in-law Jean Meek (Dave Richardson); niece Schuyler Cunningham (Ken Cunningham) Kailey and Bryce Cunningham. Extended family Cindy Patterson.

She is preceded in death by her father, Loyd Asbeck; mother and stepfather, Alma and Ted Tedder. Son, Lonnie Haley; and niece Heather Meek.

A graveside service will be held at Belvedere Cemetery, on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

Al W. Schorre Jr. of Wellington CO passed away peacefully on Aug 6 2025, surrounded by his family in San Angelo, TX. He was born in January of 1947 in Austin, TX to parents Albert and Pat (Flournoy) Schorre.

Al attended Austin High School and enjoyed spending time on the lake as a young man. Shortly after his time in the Texas National Guard he attended the University of Texas at Austin and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, where he was vice president of the bachelor’s club. Later he finished school at the University of Texas Law School where he was licensed to practice law since 1973. He was also licensed to practice with the United States Supreme Court. At this time, he met the love his life Elizabeth Schorre and they started a family in the Austin area before moving to Midland, TX.

During his time in Midland, Al was a partner at Stubbeman Mcrae law firm handling oil and gas litigation. Then his true calling to serve the people of West Texas came when he became District Attorney from 1985-2007. During his time as District Attorney he held many memberships and accreditations such as being appointed by governor George W. Bush as chairman to the governors drug policy advisory board, and Texas criminal justice task force along with being a certified peace officer. Al’s fondest memories were spending time on his ranch in Cross Cut with his family. Upon his retirement he moved to northern Colorado to be with his family and grandkids and enjoy his love for horses, the western way of life and rodeo.

With all of his professional achievements and success in his career he will always be remembered by us as a cherished husband, a loving father and hero of a grandad as well as a dang good story teller. Proceeded in death by his parents and his favorite horse Superman. Al is survived by his wife Elizabeth Schorre, and son Wil of Wellington, CO, and son Hunter and wife Shonna, and grandchildren Cutter and Savannah of San Angelo, TX. Along with a crew of truly blessed friends he called family and a surly horse named Bob.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Carol Ann (Pruski) Jones, 79, of Miles, Tx joined her heavenly father on Tuesday August 5, 2025. Carol was born August 29, 1945 in Monroe, La to Thomas and Minnie (Mutz) Pruski.

Carol’s passion was teaching. She taught school and worked in various capacities within the school districts, in both California and Texas. She also worked for a time at Texas Instruments. Carol married Andrew J. Jones Jr. and settled on the farm in Miles, Tx. She loved her animals, horses and especially her schnauzers.

Carol is survived by siblings Betty (John) Osweiler of Lancaster Pa; Frank (Ella) Pruski of Ennis Tx; Martha (Johnny-deceased) Jones of Crowley Tx; Cecilia (Brian) Cooper of Baton Rouge La; Lucy (David) Standard of Tuscola, Tx; Thomas ( Janine) Pruski of Robstown, Tx; Mary (David) Patton of McKinney Tx; step daughter Cheryl West of Graham Tx, numerous nieces/nephews & great nieces/nephews.

Carol is preceded in death by her husband A.J. Jones Jr, parents Thomas and Minnie Pruski and infant sister Anne Marie Pruski.

A very special thank you to Cheryl West and Carolyn Hutson for their devotion and care dedicated to Carol as she bravely battled cancer.

An open viewing will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 10:00 am to 7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home. Visitation and Mass will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am and 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mereta, TX 18370 Bledsoe Rd. Interment to follow at Eola-Mereta Cemetery, County Rd 1640 and FM 381, Paint Rock, TX 76866.