Billy Wade Doyle, 82, of San Angelo passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Doyle was born on August 25, 1941 in San Angelo. He served in the U.S. Army at the U. S. Air Defense Command before being honorably discharged. Billy lived in Louisiana, Florida, and San Angelo. He loved classic cars, hot rods, and working with his hands. Billy sold shelves and other goods, made from wood, at his retail stores. He owned the Fish Pond where he raised and sold tropical fish.

He was a loving father and always tried to make people laugh.

He is survived by two children, Dawn Marie Doyle Singleton of Beaumont, and Jessie Doyle of San Angelo; and 11 grandchildren.

Billy was preceded in death by a son, Salvator Hampton Doyle.

Emmadale French, 73, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mrs. French was born on February 9, 1951 in San Angelo. Emma graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1969. She attended Culinary College and was a pastry chef in New York and while she attended etiquette classes. When her children were born, Emma became a homemaker. She also worked at Stark's Funeral Home for a number of years. She was a sweetheart of a lady and a ball of fire when she got going. Emma would help others any way she could and was always quick with a nickname for everyone. Emma was easy to love and if you met her you would love her too. She was a Christian. She married Stan French on April 30,2002 

She was preceded in death by five sisters, Judy Walker, Beverly Walker, Devon Castle, Wanda Lewis, and Eva Wiley; and a brother, Glen Bynum and George Henry Walker

Emma is survived by her Husband, Stanley; four daughters, Sharon Humphries of Georgia, Tawana Francis of Abilene, Zinandrea Lewis of San Angelo, and Constance Lewisi of Abilene; a sister, Bobbie Sims of Baltimore, Maryland; three grandchildren, Kahail Francis and Zacharey Hunter both of Abilene, and Lasone Hoskins of Hampton, Virginia; a niece Mykina Dumas and husband Eric of San Angelo; and living sisters and brothers and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Nancy Lee Krasny, 83, of San Angelo, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

Memorial Service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Dahlberg and Rev, Tamara Strehli, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Nancy was born in Nacogdoches, to Sam and Roxie McInnis on August 21, 1940. She graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU) with a Bachelors in Elementary Education in 1962. Nancy started her 30-year teaching career at Bradford Elementary in San Angelo before moving to Amarillo. She also lived in Ft. Worth, Mineral Wells, Abilene, Granbury and Austin before moving back to San Angelo. Nancy retired from her teaching career in 1995 at Alta Loma Elementary, also in San Angelo, where she taught for 22 years.

Nancy was an active member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. She joined the church in 1975 where she played a large role in defining the heart of Sierra Vista. Nancy went on Emmaus Walk #17 in 1984 and she was called to a life of service. She participated in numerous walks, working in any area that was needed, culminating as lay director in 1998. She implemented a 12-step recovery plan in Sunday school format at Sierra Vista, helping families that were dealing with alcohol, drug, divorce, and relationship problems. In 2009, Nancy was presented with the San Angelo District of the United Methodist Church's Super Star Award. Nancy continued to help and pray for those in need until her passing.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Mitchell Krasny, and her grandson, Joel Coleman. She is survived by her sons, Mike Coleman and Kenneth Coleman, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all those that lifted her in prayer during her illness and to the medical professionals that saw to her care.

Gudalupe (Lupe) Rocha, of San Angelo, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born on December 16, 1934, in Reedville, TX, to parents Demetrio and Monica (Silva) Rocha. Lupe Rocha served in the United States Navy from 1956-1960. He was very involved in the catholic church, and his faith meant everything to him.

Psalm 91; whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the lord “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.

Lupe Rocha is survived by his wife Carmen Rocha, his six children; Gina (Matthew) Espinosa, Teresa Rocha, Michael Rocha, Gabriel (Akiko) Rocha, Ralph Rocha, and Angel Rocha; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Gabriel Espinosa, Isabella Espinosa, Jasmine Rodriguez, Taryn Rocha, Joshua Rodriguez, Khaleesi Premo, Khloe Espinoza, Hana Rocha, Lynn Rocha, Mai Rocha, Alejandro Rocha, Cierra Castaneda, John Ramirez, Ozias Sanchez, Arce Ramirez, and Jesiah Castillo.

He is also survived by sister Elodia Galindo from Chandler, AZ, brother Marcos (Ramona) Rocha from Big Spring, TX, brother Roman (Sally) Rocha from Austin, TX and Mary Jane (Jake) Leyva from Bryan, TX. Lupe has many nieces and nephews as well. Lupe was preceded in death by his parents Demetrio and Monica Rocha, his brother Joe Rocha, sister Teresa Rocha, brother Domingo Rocha, and sister Bernarda Alviar.

A special thank you goes to Gentiva Hospice, especially Kayla, Rosie, Chaplain Clint, Jackie and Stephanie. As well as Meals for the Elderly for the loving care they offered the family. We would also like to thank Sandy Woods, Nazar Abdal-Satar, and Robert and Rosalinda Rodriguez for all their love and support.

Gabriel Espinosa, Joshua Rodriguez, Alejandro Rocha, Jesiah Castillo, John Ramirez, and Isabella Espinosa will be honorary pallbearers.

The rosary will be Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home at 6 pm.

The mass will be Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10 am at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father Santiago officiating.

Luther Rodney (Rod) Bridgman, 78, of Titusville, Florida, passed away on July 13, 2024 following a brief illness.

Rod was born to Ivan and Eudora Bridgman in Ponca City, Oklahoma on June 13, 1946.  His mother was thrilled to have a baby boy on whom to dote and had a close and loving relationship with her son throughout her life.  After graduating from Ponca City High School he attended Bethany Nazarene College In Oklahoma City, OK.

Rod had a carefree and unconventional approach to life from a young age. Among his many successful career endeavors were jewelry wholesaling and later commodity trading. He met the love of his life, Dennise Ferry, in Tyler, Texas in 1994. They married three years later in Jamaica, honeymooning on the Blues Cruise.

Rod’s love for Blues music ran wide and deep. He was a respected Blues aficionado. His enthusiasm for all things artful was immediate, infectious and irreplaceable. After retiring to San Angelo, Texas in 1999 his dream of creating a Blues venue evolved into something much larger. 

Rod spearheaded the creation of the San Angelo Blues Society, the annual Simply Texas Blues Festival, and the unexpected Blues movement in West Texas. He was instrumental in bringing about the revitalization of downtown San Angelo and was a key figure in its growth through the years.

He and Dennise purchased an Antebellum style building at 204 S. Oakes St. in February 1999. At the time, that area of downtown San Angelo was 80% unoccupied.  The couple spent 10 years restoring the old building that had been condemned and abandoned for 20 years creating a magical boutique hotel and music venue – Sealy Flats Diner & Blues Inn.  Rod was known for bringing a host of local visual artists and musicians together – nurturing them, supporting them, loving them.  He also regularly featured award-winning state and national Blues acts in his intimate courtyard on that small, beloved Sealy Flats stage.

He and Dennise moved to Titusville, Florida in the early spring of 2015 to be closer to family.

Missed will be Rod’s endearing, laid-back greeting, “What’s going  oooon?”  Missed will be his undying optimism and missed will be his humanity.

He made a difference.  He was loved.

Rod is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Jo Cobb.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Dennise of Titusville, his sons Dyllan Speller of San Diego, CA and Derek Speller of Tacoma, WA, a sister Jean Bray (Paul) of Shawnee, OK, grandchildren Bentley, Stanley and Bella Speller, numerous nieces and nephews and an enormous circle of friends and extended family.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2024 at North Brevard Funeral Home, 1450 Norwood Ave, Titusville, FL with visitation at 3:00 pm followed by the funeral at 4pm.  A Life Celebration is being planned to be held in San Angelo, Texas soon.

In lieu of flowers please consider making contributions in Rod’s name to Art in Uncommon Places, San Angelo,Tx ;  The Pinetop Perkins Foundation, Clarksdale, MS or a charity of your choice.

Marion Louise Simmons Porter was born February 15, 1940 and died July 16, 2024. 
 
Mother always knew hard work. She grew-up in a logging community only to move to a coal mining community. She endured many hardships which only led to a strong woman with a never ending, unmatched work ethic. From West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio then Texas she had many honorable friends and always ensured our family needs were met. She did always know work.
 
While living in Maryland she met our father on a blind date, fell in love and never fell out of love with James Norman Simmons. She loved the concerts they would attend especially the up and coming country-western stars we now know as legends. 
 
Mother was a legend. She set her standards high in all aspects of her life. Her last job at Schleicher County Medical Center 37 years of again, unmatched leadership. She was very proud of this legacy.
 
She was also proud of her daughters and their families. A very small family but close and all were with her until her end. Daughter Rebecca Simmons-Rios and husband Hector and Daughter, Victoria Lynn Farmer and her sons James Tyler Farmer and wife Cassandra and Ryan Daniel Farmer. Great grandsons Ethan James Farmer and Christopher Lane Farmer.
 
She is also survived by her brother William Green and her sister Margaret Sullivan.  
 
Mother made this family strong. She insisted on her style of work ethic and also insisted on education. She was so proud of the family she created. Her faith in God and fellowship in the Church of Christ carried her through the hard decisions and outcomes of her life.
 
“Every man’s life ends
the same way. It is only
the details of how he
lived and how he died
that distinguish one
man from another.”
– Hemingway
 
Mother was so very loved and respected by us. She is the example of exceptional motherhood. She provided all we needed to ensure our success but mostly taught us how to love.

Alton Joeseph "AJ" Glass, Jr., 70, of San Angelo passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, July 22, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Deacon Claudio Sanchez, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Glass was born on February 1, 1954 in San Angelo to Alton and Ernestine Feist Glass. AJ graduated from Wall High School in 1973 and was named "Most Handsome". He became a fire fighter with the City of San Angelo Fire Department retiring in 2007 after 28 years of service. AJ enjoyed drag racing at the Wall Drag Strip, fishing and boating at the horseshoe at Lake Nasworthy. He was an avid hunter and was known for his deer sausage and always had a freezer full of venison. He was unforgettable, one of a kind, and stubborn...there was never a dull moment inhis presence. AJ played pool in a league, had a big personality, was a jokester, and loved being with his friends at Blaine's Pub, his second home.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Glass.

AJ is survived by his two children, Christie Lynn Mayfield and husband Mike of Georgetown and Benjamin James Glass of Pennsylvania; two siblings, Gary Glass and wife Kathy of San Angelo and Linda Baker and husband Jimmy of Barnhart; four grandchildren, Kalee Morris and husband Skyler of Liberty Hill, Cody Campbell of Georgetown, Skyler Mayfield of Georgetown and Andrea Massey of Indiana; and two great grandchildren, Adylee Morris and Coleson Campbell. He was loved by and will be missed by many!

Linda Cumbie Gladden gained her Angel wings on July 14, 2024 while surrounded by her loving husband, 2 sons, sisters, and niece.

Linda was born on June 24, 1950 and is the daughter of Edward M Cumbie and Jane Luby Cumbie. She was raised on the family ranch at Bronte, TX along with her three sisters. Her grandparents are the late R E and Emma Cumbie of Bronte, TX, and the late Mack and Hazel Luby of San Angelo, TX.

Being the oldest of 4 girls wasn’t the easiest at times, especially growing up on the ranch, but Linda embraced the role. Her sisters often referred to her as their hero as they admired her strong faith, beauty, intelligence, quick wit, athleticism, creativeness, sense of style and who can forget her sense of humor.

Linda was a social butterfly who loved everyone. If you were her friend, it was a forever friendship. From an early age she made longtime friends during her school years at Bronte, and her best friend Dot Mitchell Gaines. Her cousin Jone Paschal was closest in age and was thought of as Linda’s twin. Linda loved Dot and Jone dearly, and the stories of them living life on the wild side are endless entertainment.

After graduating from Bronte High School, she attended Angelo State University, earning a degree in Elementary Education. Her 28-year teaching career began in Odessa TX, with the remaining 20 years at Santa Rita Elementary in San Angelo. She loved all her students, remembered them always, and told the most fascinating stories about her students and her time teaching them. Linda made many deep friendships throughout her teaching career and some of her besties include Faye Coleman, Ricky Eades, Elaine Stribling, and special friend Sherre Tankersley.

She was very active in her community and organizations, including membership in the Odessa Jayceettes, Junior League of San Angelo, San Angelo Aggie Mother’s Club, and membership and president of the Santa Rita Homeowners Assoc.

While she and Pat were raising their boys, they enjoyed their family time snow skiing, camping, boating, and watching her boys play soccer. Linda loved to shop, travel, jewelry, planning parties and family get-togethers, and above all loved God and her family. She treasured celebrating holidays with family and friends, taking time to plan celebrations for another’s achievement. Her home was elegantly decorated for each season and holiday. From spring flowers to fall leaves to twinkling Christmas lights. She was quite the decorator. Her sense of dress and style also spoke to her ability to be an exceptional fashionista. She also enjoyed dancing the night away with her husband. Even if he did not like the song – they danced.

She was part of a group she called “The Six-Pack”. An affectionate name to her four longtime friends Jon and Lynn Herron, and Joe and Linda Saucedo, with she and Pat rounding out “the six”. The six-pack vacationed together every year with their saying: Lynn Herron brings the plan, Linda Saucedo brings the food, and Linda Gladden brings the fun!

Linda’s had a magnetic personality with a passionate joy for life. Her mesmerizing storytelling would entertain children and adults of all ages for hours and hours on end. Perhaps this is why she loved teaching, and her students loved her.

Linda married her college sweetheart Pat Gladden, whom she loved and admired dearly for 51 years until her passing. Linda loved BIG. Her last conscious moments were spent in the early morning hours when she called Pat’s name for help. Pat gave her something to drink, they both said, “I love you”, and she said, “Ok, I’m ready to go to sleep.” She slept for the last few days of her life resting for her journey into Heaven. She took her last breath as the family gathered around her telling stories and laughing, as if she was at a party. Just the way she would want to go. A party, in her home, and with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband Pat, son Jerrod Gladden and grandchildren Taylor and Alexis Gladden and Lauren and Ava Saucedo, son Jeff Gladden and grandchildren Samantha, Jackson, and Graham Gladden, her mother Jane Luby Cumbie, sisters Susan Cumbie Williams (Paul), Dawn Cumbie Burwick, and Shelley Cumbie, along with many Cumbie and Luby cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Ed Cumbie, niece Shay Burwick, her grandparents, and special in-laws Pat and Pearl Gladden.

Services will be on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 10:00 at Glen Meadows Baptist Church in San Angelo. Burial will follow at noon at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte.

Pallbearers will be the “Cumbie Cousins”: Lindsey Brown Burwick, Cory Scott, Nick Arrott, TJ Scott, and Jael Charlene Wyatt.

The family would like to thank Shannon Medical Center and Gentiva Hospice for their kind support and service. In lieu of flowers friends are encouraged to donate to their favorite charity.

Gregory Ernest Ethington, 65, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on July 12, 2024. He was born on May 2, 1959 in Clinton Oklahoma to Ernest & Sue Ethington. He attended Lakeview High School and graduated in 1978. 

Greg married Shirley Jones in 1978 and together they had two children, Ashley and Austin. Greg later married Becky Hallmark in 1991 and gained three more children, Leevi, Shane and Sheyanne. 

Greg is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Ethington, beloved grandmother, Agnes (Momy) and grandfather, Berry Williams, grandparents, Ben & Kathleen Ethington; and mother-in-law, Lavell Hallmark. 

Survivors include his wife, Becky Ethington; mother, Sue Ethington; brother, Drew Ethington (Terri); his children, Ashley Nelson, Austin Ethington, LeeVi Hallmark (Ashley), Shane Mikeska and Sheyanne Branham (Britt). Grandchildren, Haylee Nelson, Augden, Slayton & Attli Hallmark and Kooper Mikeska. Father-in-law, Jerry Hallmark; Nieces, Hilary McDonald (Jeremy) and Alyx Jones (Ross); great niece, Aubrye Conoly and great nephews Jenson & Jenkins Jones. Gregory is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins and a special friend, Tina Perkins. 

A memorial service will be held at Southland Baptist Church at a later date.