Rosita Clara Torres (76) a music lover, craft enthusiast and most beloved grandmother passed away peacefully August 15th, 2024 in Ozuna, Texas.

Rosita was born in San Jose, California to Ubaldo Meija Barragan (father) and Clara Torres (mother). Rosita has a brother, Enrique Barragan, who resides in Las Vegas, NV with his wife, Linda Barragan, they shared many happy memories together. Rosita also has 3 siblings Armondo, Albert, and Adrian Izquierdo. Rosita was a San Jose native and very proud of her Hispanic culture/ heritage. She then met and fell in love with her first husband, Reyes Samaro, in 1966. They married the following year (1967) and gave birth to Annette Rose Samaro (1967). Shortly after she gave birth to Anthony Reyes Samaro (1968).

In the early 70s, Rosita retained her first job with Santa Clara County Transit. Over the span of 20 plus years, she held several positions, but the one she held in high regard was the title of Transportation Supervisor in the Cerone division. Her long time friends include Sharon Cooley, Sharon Young, and Larry Romero, and too many more to name. Santa Clara County Transit was Rosita’s second family, she truly cherished those friendships she made over her 20 plus year career.

This is also where she met her second husband, Herbert Leon Smith, who brought Herbert Leon Smith Jr. into their marriage. They went on to spend 40 years together in San Jose, Modesto, and Las Vegas.

Rosita leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Pricilla Chavez, Desmond Samaro, Arianna Godkin, Viana Samaro, and Isaiah Chavez. She also leaves behind 6 great grandchildren Sophia and Olivia Shaw, Abraham and John Godkin, Adrian Blaze and Emma Rain Samaro-Ortiz.

Family and friends may sign the online register book at www.Johnsons-FuneralHome.com.

Ophelia Bargley was born in Yard TX on April 9, 1936, to Sammy and Talitha Norris. She moved to San Angelo TX, where she graduated from Blackshear High School. San Angelo is also the place where she met and became married to her loving husband Curtiss Bargley for over 65 years.

In the community of San Angelo, Ophelia was a devout member of the Busy Bee Sewing Club and Cosmopolitan Club. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church until her passing. As a former member of St. Paul, she has sung in the choir, helped in the kitchen, and even became referred to as a “Golden Girl,” which was a title of recognition gifted to her from the pastor, along with several other elder lady church members after her dedicated service. She participated in hosting events such as the annual Juneteenth Celebration held by the Blackshear Homecoming Committee, hosted fashion shows at the A & Q Beverly Center with the Busy Bees, was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club, and devoted her time and resources to other functions and events. 

Her hobbies included listening to soulful music, decorating, sewing, baking, spending time with loved ones, attending church, and making the world around her an incredibly beautiful and welcoming place as she welcomed new people and even made them laugh with her great sense of humor. She was a wonderful storyteller. She also encouraged everyone to do the right thing no matter what. She was a phenomenal praying woman, a loyal and devoted wife, and the best mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and everything in between to so, so many people. She dedicated her life to caring for others willingly, without any questions. She was beautiful inside and out because she loved everyone.

As our dear Ophelia begins her wonderful journey in Heaven with the Lord God Almighty above, we want her to know that her love, lessons, loyalty, and legacy lives on through each of us and we were blessed to have an Angel such as she in all of our lives. 

Ophelia is preceded in death by her husband Curtiss Bargley, her two sons Joe Bargley and Curtiss Eugene Bargley.

She leaves behind her two daughters Sebrina Ann Bargley and Detra Felicia Bargley, four grandchildren, Kimberly Ray Jackson, Edric Darrell Lewis, Tiffany Bargley, and Bronshae Lamar Lewis of San Angelo. In addition, she leaves behind a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

The viewing will be on Friday August 23, 2024 at Johnson’s Funeral Home.

Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. Paul Baptist Church 1100 MLK Jr. Dr. San Angelo TX, at 11:00 a.m.

Margarita Guerra Noriega-best and lovingly known as Maggie and “Ama”-met our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, August 18, 2024. 

Ama was giving to all. She was a devout Catholic and Guadalupana who stood ready to supply to any needs of the church. She knew and extended Gods love and grace in every opportunity. More than anything, Ama fiercely loved her family. She cared for and raised her siblings, and continued to do so in her long life. She deeply loved all of her nieces and nephews as her own. Ama married the love of her life, Alisandro Noriega on May 4, 1958. Together, they raised five children, and she often spoke with pride about her unwavering dedication to their happiness and success.Who truly held the most room in her heart were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She joyfully celebrated each and every one of them, sharing her immense pride and gratitude for their lives.Ama exemplified motherhood to her core. She served her purpose with great joy and fulfillment. Her love was never-ending and unconditional.

Ama is survived by her children Eddie and Sylvia Noriega, Alex Ray Noriega, Robert and Gladys Noriega, John Noriega, and Felicia Van Winkle and Robert Webb; siblings Trini Guerra, Valentin Guerra, Cruz Herrera, Mary Guerra, Angie Ramirez, Hilda Rivas,  and Juanita Guerra; Grandchildren and great grandchildren Frank and Heather, Bradley Noriega; Alexis, Isaiah, Kynzie, and Serenity Garcia; Barry and Leana, Aubrey, Little Barry, Everett, and Talon Noriega; Danielle Noriega with Adam Johnson and Julia Noriega; Michele and Garrett, Case and Gibson Eison; Derek and Jessica, Laken, and Reece Van Winkle; Brian and Kaylea, Jaxson Van Winkle. She is preceded in death by her beloved, Alisandro Noriega, parents, Eliseo and Librada Guerra, and siblings Antonio Guerra, Eliseo Guerra, and Carolina Roland. In this family of many, Ama was the beating heart that held her family together. She was the tender, healing voice that made you feel at home wherever she was. To be loved by her is to be incredibly lucky. She leaves behind 81 years of proof of God’s immeasurable love and favor.

A rosary will be held at 7PM on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Love’s Funeral Home  in Sonora, TX.Funeral services will be held at 11AM Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Sonora, TX. Officiant, Father Reggie. Pallbearers will be Frank Noriega, Barry Noriega, Joey Guerra, Oscar Hernandez, Derek Van Winkle, and Brian Van Winkle, Isaiah Garcia, Garrett Einson.

Lee William Horton, 78, of San Angelo, Texas passed away August 19, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family.

Lee was born in San Angelo on July 23, 1946, to Mary Jane Nash Horton and Lee Bascom Horton, Jr, the oldest of five children. His grandparents were Minnie Eugenia Cade and L.B. Horton, Sr.

Lee attended local schools and graduated from Central High School in 1964. He then received a business administration and finance degree from Texas A&M University in 1968, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army.

On March 30, 1969, he married his life partner and best friend, Eva Browne Waring at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

After brief assignments at Fort Knox, Kentucky and Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, he was called for rotation to Vietnam.

1LT Horton, Airborne, was assigned to the 198th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division as an Infantry Platoon Leader. He was wounded in action in December 1969, returning to the States in 1970. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After convalescing at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, he returned home to San Angelo.

Lee worked hard to overcome his injury—and he never let it define him or slow him down. He went on to a successful career, and with a life-long dedication to his family, his friends, and his community.

Lee went to work for Hudson Russell at JH Russell and Son as a real estate appraisal and ranch sales agent. Several years later he joined his grandfather, L.B. Horton, Sr. in the mortgage and small business loan business at Horton-Kenley Mortgage Co. After his grandfather’s death, he sold the company to Central National Bank of San Angelo.

A fifteen-year career at San Angelo Savings and Loan followed where Lee was named President and member of the Board of Directors.

In June 1985, he resigned his position and formed a real-estate partnership in Austin, Texas with two friends—The Radisson Group. For the next 3 1/2 years, his firm assisted savings and loans and banks to work out problem loans created by the downturn in real estate and oil and gas.

Returning to San Angelo to help Eva raise their three sons, Lee started a thirty-year career in the securities industry. His business address remained the same, but the name on the door changed three times from Rotan-Mosle to PaineWebber to UBS Financial Services, Inc. As a senior vice president, Lee also served as a Branch Manager. The small office was close knit—he made life-time friends with people he worked with. Lee retired in July 2019.

Lee was active in his community, lending his financial knowledge and assistance to numerous organizations. Early in his career, he served on the Chamber of Commerce Board, a board member and president of San Angelo Country Club, treasurer of the El Camino Girl Scouts, and the Sales Committee of the San Angelo Stock Show. Lee later served as a Board member of the Humane Society of Tom Green County, on the Review Board of the Tom Green County Appraisal District, was an advisory board member of the Tom Green National Bank before its merger, and on the Tom Green County Library Board. For eight years, he also served as a board member and treasurer of the Angelo State University Foundation.

Lee was an active dad and volunteered in all his sons’ activities. He was the assistant scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts, Troop 1—the same troop he and his two brothers earned their Eagle Scout ranks and later, his three sons earned as well. He also coached baseball for years at Northern Little League.

Lee was an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and served on the Finance Committee.

Lee looked forward to the fall dove hunt and conclave at the Neuman camp on the Frio, the Spring get-together on the Llano River outside Mason, and the gathering of extended family at Thanksgiving. He cherished his friends and his time with them—the Tuesday Lunch Bunch was a weekly occurrence, as was the monthly dinner with old high school friends.

He was most happy hunting or fishing with his sons or on their many travels together. He enjoyed travels with Eva and friends and family in the USA and oversees to Europe, Russia, Cuba, Peru, Mexico and Canada.

These last few years, Lee was happiest spending time on the porch with Eva at their place at Knickerbocker.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James Robert Horton and Thomas Mark Horton and an infant son, William Waring Horton.

Lee is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eva, his three sons- James Cade Horton and wife Jackie and daughter Sage Kennedy Horton; Alexander Wildey Horton and wife Sarah and three children, William Nash Horton, Caroline Virginia Horton and Benjamin Wildey Horton; Lucas Browne Horton and wife Laura and two children, Knox Tweedy Horton and June Josey Horton. He is also survived by his two sisters Mary Virginia (Ginna) Horton Beausoleil and husband Luke; and Anne Eugenia Horton Cotner and husband, Bryan; sister-in-law, Cindy Horton; and cousin Susan Chase Minton.

He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews including Brent Hodges (Ashley), Brandon (Erin), Jacob (April) and AJ (Holly) Neely, Bascom (Kaitlin) Cotner, Mary, Clem and Bryce Cotner. An extended family of Warings and Tweedys mourn the loss of everyone’s favorite uncle and mentor.

A celebration of life will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00. If you wish to donate in memory of Lee’s life, memorials may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Concho Valley Paws, the Knickerbocker Community Center, or a charity of your choice.

Larry Dale Thompson, age 78, and resident of San Angelo, TX, passed away at his residence on August/7, 2024. Larry Dale Thompson was born in Ranger, TX on October 26, 1945. His parents were Lawrence 0. Thompson and Sophia Maurine Eudy. He was raised in Cisco, TX. Larry graduated from Cisco High School in 1963 where he participated in football, basketball, and track.

In 1963, he married Jody Cozart from Cisco, TX, and was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1965. After being honorably discharged as a Sargent {E5), Larry went to work in the oil and gas industry for 30 years. He eventually started his own logging and perforating company. In 1985 he married Deborah Vaughn from Quincy, Illinois and relocated to San Angelo, TX. He retired in 1998 from the oil and gas industry and then worked as a locksmith for 14 years.

Larry is survived by his wife, Deborah Thompson, of San Angelo; his three children, Gina Thompson of Aspermont, TX; L.D. Thompson and his wife, Rebecca of Waco, TX; Courtney Cheek of Abilene; and three stepchildren, Angela Jacobson and her husband Rob of Dallas, TX; Thomas Vaughn and his wife, Stacy of San Angelo, TX; and Michael Vaughn and his wife Sheryl of San Angelo, TX. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Larry was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral parish in San Angelo, TX. He served as president of the San Angelo Saddle Club as well as the American Association of Sherriff Posses. He had a deep passion for hunting, fishing, camping, and horseback competitions, and found great joy in watching his children and granddaughter ride and perform on horses.

The Rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Memorial Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

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

Mildred Maxine Wiley Plummer was born on a farm near Blanket, Texas on September 13, 1929 to Franklin Curry Wiley and Jessie Mae Haddon Wiley and passed away on August 18, 2024 after a well lived and much blessed life.

While Maxine was at Howard Payne University, she met Doyle Douglas Plummer from May, Texas who after service in the Navy in World War II was studying at Daniel Baker College. After waiting for her to graduate, they got married in July of 1952. After a short time, they soon moved to San Angelo, TX to teach and raise a family remaining there most of their lives.

Maxine was an amazing lady. She graduated as the Salutatorian of Brownwood High School in 1947. She then graduated from Howard Payne University with a Bachelor’s of Science, and later a Masters in Mathematics from the University of New Mexico in 1968. She dearly loved both Math and English and taught both for 28 years at Lincoln Junior High School and Lakeview Junior High School in San Angelo. Whilst not teaching the subjects, she also had a lifelong love of studying history, politics, and news/current events. Her favorite things were her family, books, puzzles, games with her grandchildren, cats and the occasional dog, and family history. She could always be found reading or doing a puzzle.

She was a person who wrote letters, to numerous people, often weekly. In an era before email and with expensive long distance, her constant correspondence helped keep her immediate and extended family in the loop. She later wrote encouraging notes weekly to her oldest grandchildren while they were at college, including their close friends. As a lifelong fan herself, she encouraged education and learning, and always read to her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was always willing to take them to the library or bookstore and come see their school events.

She was a very special Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother (Gigi) and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by husband, Doyle Plummer, parents Franklin Curry and Jessie Mae Wiley, and brother Billy Wiley.

Survived by sister Shirley Wiley Melane.

Daughter Darla Plummer Houpt (Jimmy), daughter Marsha Plummer Pyle, son Mike Plummer (Donna).

Grandchildren Brandon Houpt, Meredith Houpt Novak (Eric), Nathan Pyle, Ashley Pyle Jumper (Stephen), Adam Plummer, Elizabeth Plummer, and Quentin Plummer. Great Grandchildren Avah, Caitlin, Joshua, Ike, Meadow and Grace.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, August 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Harper Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX.

Manuel M. Munoz, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Born on October 14, 1943, in Ennis, Texas, Manuel was the son of Manuel Munoz, Sr. and Susan Peck.

Manuel dedicated over 20 years of his life as a carpenter for the San Angelo Independent School District, leaving a lasting impact through his skilled work and commitment. He married his first wife on February 14, 1961, and together they raised five beloved children. After her passing, Manuel found love again with Esmeralda (Flores) Munoz, whom he married on June 17, 2005. With Esmeralda, he embraced the role of a father once more to three young children, enriching their lives with his love and guidance.

Manuel had a passion for driving, exploring the outdoors, and engaging in conversation made him a familiar and friendly presence wherever he went. He had an extraordinary ability to connect with people, often discovering surprising familial ties with those he met. Manuel was also a devoted collector of antiques and vintage items, and he found joy in working on vehicles and pursuing various other interests.

Manuel will be remembered fondly for his unwavering dedication to his family, his generous spirit, and his knack for bringing people together. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Manuel is survived by his wife Esmeralda, his children, Roy Munoz; Belynda Delgado and husband Aldo, Michael Munoz, Betty Munoz, Jose Flores, Detsury Flores, and William Flores; 15 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Martin Munoz, Armando Munoz, Jesus Munoz, Mary Anderson, Stella Farris and Anita Munoz Guerra. Manuel is preceded in death by his grandparents, Pascualita Munoz and Martin Munoz; his parents, Manuel Munoz, Sr., and Susan Peck; his first wife, Hope Munoz and his son, Jerry Munoz.

A rosary for Manuel will be held Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, Texas. A funeral service will occur Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Manuel will be laid to rest in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends may sign the online register book at www.Johnsons-FuneralHome.com.

Amelia B. Gonzalez, 84, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 with her family by her side.

Celebration of Life visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Amelia was born on May 21, 1940 in Sanderson, Texas to Benjamin and Guadalupe Ball Gonzalez. She spent most of her adult life in San Angelo where she worked numerous jobs while raising her three children. She worked in production for Ethicon for over 25 years. Amelia was a devout Christian and loved her church family. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family; especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed taking family road trips to Shreveport and Eagle Pass, where casinos were one of her favorite pastimes. Amelia's friends and family knew her as the card lady because of all the greeting cards she sent on special occasions. Amelia leaves behind a legacy of true love, compassion, kindness and unwavering faith that will be treasured for generations to come.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Lara; and a brother, Benjamin Gonzales.

Survivors include her children, Belinda Esparza and her husband Israel, Rick Lara, and Martha E. Lara all of San Angelo; her brother, David Gonzales and his wife Maria of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Justin Segura and wife Shelby, Gabriel Luckey and wife Kimberly all of San Angelo, Ricky Lara Jr. and wife Maria of North Carolina, and Leticia Lara of San Angelo; 12 great grandchildren, Autumn Ledbetter, Austin Luckey, Tyson Luckey all of San Angelo, Alexis Mesel, Cory Mesel, Calob Lara, Blake Lara, all of North Carolina, Cash Gamez, John Gamez, Jr., Mariah Gamez, Ava Gamez, and Erin Gamez all of San Angelo. A special friend, Javier Valdez of San Angelo. Her two life-long best friends, Elidia Mendoza and Helen Garcia both of San Angelo.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to all of the staff at Hospice of San Angelo and their nurses, Laura, Jessica, Debbie, and Juana.

David Lee Sewell, 70, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully in San Angelo on August 15, 2024. He was born on November 30, 1953, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, to Rayford Lee Sewell and Verna Lee Sue.

David grew up in West Texas, alongside his brother Doug, and from an early age, he developed a passion for the land and its resources. He pursued a career in petroleum engineering, dedicating his life to the oil fields and oil rigs that defined much of the region’s economy. Known for his hard work and commitment, David’s career spanned decades, marked by his expertise and deep connection to the industry.

Beyond his work, David had a love for cars that was unmatched. He spent countless hours working on, detailing, and trading cars, a hobby that brought him immense joy. His friends and family will fondly remember him as a “positively negative” man—a unique personality trait that endeared him to those who knew him best.

David is survived by his beloved partner, Dianna Wolf Spieker, who shared his life with unwavering love and support. He is also survived by his children: Cody Sewell, Brandy Lukyanov, Blake Sewell and wife Miranda, Broc Sewell, Bo Spieker, and wife Ashley, who will carry forward his legacy. David was a proud grandfather to Elliana, Adrik, Daiva, August, and Wyatt, who brought him immense pride and joy.

David will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers are Cody Sewell, Brandy Lukyanov, Blake Sewell, Broc Sewell, Bo Spieker and Jennifer Englert. 

Melba Rose Hale meet her heavenly Father when she passed away in San Angelo, TX surrounded by beloved family. Melba was born September 30, 1945, in Simms, TX to George and Eunice Johnson. The family moved to Lamesa, TX when she was 2 years old and a short time later the family moved to San Angelo, TX, where she set up her home for most of the rest of her life. In the late 1970’s she met the love of her life, Dan Hale, and they married May 17, 1980. Together they raised their only daughter, Catrina Hale Shafer, who blessed them with 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

For most of her life, Melba worked in restaurants and cleaned houses. Besides work and family, Dan and Melba committed their life to serving the Lord and were long time faithful members of Immanuel Baptist Church where Melba taught Sunday School, led out in Awana’s, served as a greeter and in any other capacity that was needed. Many lives were touched through her ministry.

Melba was preceded in death by her parents, George and Eunice Johnson, and sisters, Francis Koonce, Dorthy Brown, and Mary Kreiser. She is survived by her husband Dan Hale of San Angelo, her daughter Catrina and her husband Cris Shafer of Kilgore, TX, grandchildren, Joshua Barnet and Whitney Barnet and great grandchildren, Xiana and Eviana Luckey, and Lynix and Daniel Barnett. She is also survived by her sisters, Edith Zimmerman and Wanda Hudson and several nieces and Nephews.

Her husband Dan has spoiled her and cared for her through the good times and the bad times. Her family and her church is extremely grateful for how well he took care of his bride.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home, from 2:00-4:00pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Immanuel Baptist Church, at 1:00pm. Burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.