Raymond "Lee" Bennett, age 94, of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born on November 21, 1929 in Gorman, Texas to Thomas and Lela (Payne) Bennett. Lee married the love of his life, Nancy Gilliam in 1980 in Ballinger, Texas.

He owned his own Appliance Repair shop where he worked for 40 years. 18 of those years being in Ballinger.

Lee was involved in many groups throughout his lifetime, Lee served two terms as Lodge Master at the Carlsbad Masonic Lodge, a member of the Order of The Eastern Star, a proud Army Veteran, a member of the Angelo R.C. club, a member of the National and Texas Cushman Clubs, and above all a servant of God and dedicated member of Cross Road Assembly of God

He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Brenda Storey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Bennett; his son, Lawrence Bennett; son, Tommy Bennett and wife Katie; his daughter, Beverly Ledoux and her husband Paul; his step sons, Glenn Atkins, Jim Atkins, Gary Atkins, Jeff Atkins, and Gregg Atkins and wife Michelle of North Pole, Alaska. He is also survived by a special granddaughter, Jenna Lee Jackson and husband, Brandon, numerous other grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends from all over and of course his favorite dog, Bonnie. 

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 5-7 pm at Johnson's Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Hamm. Interment will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cross Road Assembly Church located at 211 North Marie St. San Angelo, Texas 76903.

Pedro N. Anzaldua, age 79, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Pedro was born in Mission, Texas. 

A rosary for Pedro will be held Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, Texas 76903. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM Highway 1223, San Angelo, Texas 76905.

Della Mae Knight Carter (70) went to be with her Lord & Savior on April 23, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

Della was born March 11, 1954 in San Angelo to Fontella and Pat Knight. 

In 1972, Della graduated from Lakeview High School. She worked at Zales before beginning her career with the State of Texas. After 20 years of service, she retired from working for the State of Texas in 2013. She retired at just the right time to watch her youngest grandchild during work hours, which she absolutely loved. They spent lots of time at the library together reading, and exploring. She enjoyed making her children laugh by sending them silly memes and cartoon strips, and was an active member of the Sierra Vista Methodist Church for many years. 

Della was preceded in death by both her parents, Jerrel Pat and Fontella (Terry) Knight and her brother in law Chuck Phillips. She is survived by her siblings, Ronnie and David Ann Knight of San Angelo, Margaret Knight of San Angelo, and Pattie Phillips of Sherman; her children, Jeremy and April Carter; Kristi Carter, all of San Angelo; Christina and Kurt Rausch of Hamilton, MT and her bonus son Steve Wilhelm of San Angelo; Grandchildren, Talysen Carter, Bryanna Larson, Zachary Larson, Nikkole Larson, Serenity-Jane Wilhelm, Kane Rausch and her bonus grandson Kayden Davis; one Great Grandson, Keegan Aranda; and many nieces and nephews. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Concho Hearts Hospice for their help, especially Lindsey Laminack. Lindsey, you really were one of her favorites!

We love you so much, Mom, GranMa, and Debba! Go rest high on that Mountain!

Martha Ziemba Dosiek, age 95, of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024 with family at her side praying and praising God for her very blessed life.

Martha was born in Utica, New York on January 14, 1929 to Stanley and Eugenia (Maciejewski) Ziemba. Mom was the first of nine children. She graduated from Proctor High School in 1946, the same day her youngest brother Gene was born. This was a story she told frequently, going to the hospital in her cap and gown to see her mother. Mom was a dedicated daughter and sister, helping to care for her siblings.

First working at the five and dime store and as a key punch operator at Utica Mutual for 10 years, she provided special gifts for her brothers and sisters. This joy of giving continued throughout her life. Never forgetting a birthday, anniversary, or graduation, Mom loved to shop for special gifts for her 5 children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and others who touched her heart with a need. Mom was blessed with a tremendous faith and dedication to her Lord, Mother Mary, and her church.

Martha met Anthony Joseph Dosiek at a dance in 1955 and they were married on July 28, 1956, in Utica, New York beginning her 28 years of faithful service as an Air Force spouse. They continued dancing and enjoying many forms of music for over 60 years. Together they raised 5 children. They retired in San Angelo in 1978 and this became her forever home. She wore many hats during her life of service and love. She taught her daughters how to crochet and sew at a young age. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters for 35 years serving in multiple offices. She was a dedicated member of Holy Angels Catholic Church since 1978 where she sang in the choir. Martha provided altar care at Holy Angels until she was 86 years old. She also truly enjoyed RVing with Dad in the Three Rivers Sam's Club and the Military Retirees RV Club. 

Mom lived her life to the fullest everyday just admitting in 2023 that she was "slowing down." She made the time to talk with her children and grandchildren when they called and that special time with her will be greatly missed. Martha's joy each day was saying her rosary and attending daily mass, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family. With her son being the only family member residing in San Angelo, she put forth the greatest effort to travel to Brownfield, Bridge City, Pearland, Fort Worth, Durango, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, California, and Massachusetts to share her love with her family. 

Martha is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Anthony J. Dosiek; her brothers, Stanley Ziemba and Edward Ziemba; her sisters, Alice Ziemba, Clara Wilson and Elizabeth Sobieraj.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Anthony Joseph Dosiek Jr, of San Angelo, TX; Daughters: Maryann Theresa (Donald) Dench of Riverside, NJ, Kathleen Martha (Jerry) Mambretti of Pearland, TX, Theresa Rose (Douglas) Fuss of Fort Worth, TX, and Jean Marie (John Paul) Bautista of Brownfield, TX; her grandchildren, Jeremy (Mary Lou) Dosiek, Harmony (Jimmy) Senior, Andrea (Robert) Talley, Tephani (Brett) McCleave, Andrew (Heather) Mambretti, Natalie (Zachary) Lewis, Albert (Jenna) Nevadunsky, Angela Fiorentino, Maryalice (Marc) DeLellis, Matthew (McKenzie) Fuss, Eric (Thea) Nevadunsky, Johnpaul (Amber) Bautista, Bernadette (Joseph) Renaud, Isaiah (Valeria) Bautista, Emily Fuss, Benjamin (Kali) Bautista and Katiana Bautista; her great-grandchildren: Jarrett Stinehart, Kailey Stinehart, Colin Winser, Summer Schwieters, Autumn Schwieters, Harlen Uxa; Finnley Uxa, Connelly Dosiek, Amaris Dosiek, Ella Rae Fiorentino, Declan McCleave, Sophia Senior, Adelyn Bautista, Hannah Talley, Jocelyn Bautista, Annabelle Nevadunsky, Keallen McCleave, Bradyn McCleave, Johnathan Talley, Ezlyn Bautista, Leonidas Bautista, and Layla Nevadunsky; 3 great great grandchildren, Harmony Trumper, Karter Stinehart, and Luka Stinehart; her brothers, Gene (Kathy) Ziemba of Beloit, WI and Joseph Ziemba of Utica, NY; her sister, Mary Lou Sobieraj of Churchville, NY; her sister in law, Joann Ziemba of Syracuse, NY; her God-Daughters, Valerie Ziemba McLean and Jackie Ziemba Dusosky. She is also survived by a very special cousin, Emily Ziemba, and many cherished nieces, nephews and friends.

A visitation for Martha will be held Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, Texas with a rosary to follow at 6:00 PM. A mass of Christian Burial will occur Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will include Jeremy Dosiek, Andrew Mambretti, Eric Nevadunsky, Johnpaul Bautista, Isaiah Bautista, Benjamin Bautista, Matthew Fuss and Zachary Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Meals for The Elderly - San Angelo or Our Mother of Perpetual Help Educational Program - a special education school in Fort Worth, Texas.

Bobby Joe Pilkington, 68 passed away on April 23, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas surrounded by his family.

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

Bobby was born on February 1, 1956, in Loraine, Mitchell County, Texas to Billy Joe and Darlene Pilkington. 

Bobby worked in dirt construction and ran heavy equipment for multiple companies for 53 years. He was known as being one of the best blade men in the state. He had a hand in building many of the highways in Texas, writing state by-laws for landfill construction, and designing different parts of roadways for San Antonio and Austin Texas. He served in the Army for 2 years before receiving an Honorable Medical Discharge.

Bobby loved fishing, woodwork, and took up sewing after breaking his neck. He loved spending time with people and talking about his amazing life. 

Bobby was stubborn and a fighter, but he also had a heart of gold. He would help anyone who needed it. 

His greatest pride was his daughters and grandchildren. If you knew Bobby, you knew about his kids.

Bobby always said he had a life that others rarely get. He did and saw so much and it made for a full and content life.

He is survived by his daughters Alicia Reyes and husband Juan, Tanya Gue and fiancé Keven Kryseski; his sibling, Teresa Helton and husband Todd; five grandchildren, Nichalos Flores, Alison Flores, Alina Reyes, Tristen Gue, and Shawn Gue. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Pilkington; father, Billy Joe Pilkington; and two brothers, Rocky Lynn Pilkington and Monty Dee Pilkington.

Isidra Zarate, 90, of San Marcos, formerly of San Angelo passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Friday April 26, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with the rosary being said at 6:00 PM. Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. Lazaro Hernandez, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ms. Zarate was born on May 15, 1933 in Eden to Bonifacio and Maria Esquivel Maldonado and attended Eden schools. She became an Air Force wife when she married Santos Zarate in 1948. They enjoyed 20 years of assignments in various bases in the United States. one of her favorite locations was spending four years in the seaside village of Hunstaton, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Santos preceded her in death in 1997. She worked in food service at Ranger Junior College and later at Angelo State University.

She loved working in her garden, painting lawn ornaments and tending to her yard. Isidra was most proud of winning yard of the year, numerous times. This was probably due to the great work ethic she learned from working with her father. She enjoyed water aerobics, riding her trike, playing bingo, and shopping, especially for shoes. Isidra is known for being strong willed, outspoken, and having great faith through the loss of her sons. Isidra's favorite saying in tough situations was "Dios es Grande", God is Bigger.

She is preceded in death by four sons, Alfred, Jesse, Santos, Jr., and Milton Dean; and a sister, Maria Tomasa Sanchez.

Isidra is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Box and Janet A. Zarate both of San Marcos; a sister, Lucy Zarate of Ranger; three grandchildren, Andrea Savage of Conway, Arkansas, Paul Zarate of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Carl David Zarate of Shreveport, Louisiana; and one grandson, Kyler Zarate of Fort Cavazos.

Special thanks to Dr. Donna Dolan and her nurse Ashley, the staff at Hope Hospice of New Braunfels, especially her social worker Sara and chaplain Tom, and Dee's Personal Care Home of New Braunfels.

Bernard Allen "B.J." Brady, 76, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ after a long illness on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Bronte.

Bernard was born on August 2, 1947 to Bernard Cornelius Brady and Jessie Hazel Miller Brady in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a graduate of Waltrip High School in Houston. Bernard earned a BBA Marketing from Lamar University in Beaumont. Bernard and his wife Susan have served together as a team since they met in 1974. Married in 1977, they co-owned three different corporations - Collectors Corner, Majestic Publishing Company, and Brady and Associates. All three corporations were very successful.

Bernard turned his childhood passion for U.S. coins and precious metals into a lifelong occupation, educating collectors and counseling investors. He owned Collectors Corner, a coin shop in Boulder, Colorado, from 1975 to 1980. He also served as President of the Boulder County Coin Club and held offices in the San Angelo Coin Club. For several years he had tables at regional coin shows in the southeastern states. He was Life Member 1517 of the American Numismatic Association from 1975 until his death. After moving from Colorado to north Alabama in 1986, he worked for 20 years as an independent insurance agent with Humana and Blue Cross of Alabama. He specialized in senior products, particularly Medicare supplements. Among his senior customers he discovered that many were not able to stretch their monthly income far enough. So with donations from members of his church, he carried groceries in his car and gave them to whoever he found in need.

Bernard had a long history of public service. Growing up in Houston, he served as an acolyte in his church; was Master Counselor in DeMolay, and was honored in 1967 as a Chevalier. He also served as Worshipful Master of Columbia Lodge No. 14 AF &AM in Boulder, Colorado, in 1979.

He was chapter President of the Boulder Jaycees in 1978; Editor and Publisher of the award-winning Colorado Jaycees Magazine; Executive Vice President of the Colorado Jaycees; and was honored as a JCI Senator. In 1983 at age 36, the Colorado Jaycees honored him as one of three Outstanding Young Coloradoans.

He and his wife served for fifteen years as volunteer mental health consumer advocates through the Consumer Relations office with the State of Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation from 1995-2010. For a time he was also on the Friends board of North Alabama Regional Hospital and the state CQI board.

Bernard was a brilliantly intelligent, generous, and kind person, and he will be sorely missed by many.

Bernard is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan Dobbins Brady; his daughter, Kristen Kay Brady of Katy; along with son-in-law Omar Castillo; and granddaughters, Angel and Sofia; his brother, Jeffrey S. Brady of Terlingua; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. he was preceded in death by his parents and his favorite grandmother, Basha Brady; his step-mother, Elvina Ake Brady of Paint Rock; and his step-father, John W. Pitts of Conroe.

The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo for their love and care for Bernard.

There will be no services. His cremains will be interred in his grave plot in the Brady family section at the cemetery in Paint Rock under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Wanda Geraldine Weathersby, 95, of San Angelo, Texas, formerly of Quinton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Wanda was born on May 4, 1928, in Hugoton, Kansas, the daughter of Oscar and Margorie (Symonds) Rhynes. She graduated from Quinton High School in 1946. She was a cafeteria worker for 15 years at the junior high school. Wanda married Richard Henry Weathersby on May 15, 1948. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1997. Wanda was a member of the Featherston Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, writing poetry and studying history.

Survivors include: her son, Scott Weathersby and wife Carrie of San Angelo, TX; daughter, Sandra George of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Holly Story of Bridgeport, TX, Logan Cook of Grove, OK, Amy George of Dallas, TX, Jason Weathersby of Sea Drift, TX; sister, Jenny Weathersby of Quinton, OK; great grandchildren, Ellie and Issic. She is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Margorie Rhynes, her husband, Richard, sister, Peggy Rhynes and daughter Kim Hearn.

Richard Blan Venable, 72, of San Angelo, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Richard was born April 23, 1952, in Starkville, MS., to James and Blanche (Poff) Venable. He graduated from West Aurora High School, Aurora, IL, in 1970, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He earned a degree in geography and regional studies from the University of North Texas, graduating cum lade in 1975.

He was a longtime resident of San Angelo, and had previously resided in Lubbock, Ft. Worth, El Reno, OK, Aurora, IL, Denton, and Cleburne. He had been employed as a cartographer and engineering technician and was a caregiver for several relatives. In later years he became an investor. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by several cousins and two very special friends, Cynthia Chambers of Lubbock and Diane Schmahl of Abilene.

At his request, no visitation or service of any kind is planned. The burial will take place at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Ft. Worth.

Imogene “Jean” Jefferson Sullivan, 89, retired, died peacefully April 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Bronte, Texas on January 11, 1935, she was a long-time resident of San Angelo.

During her life, she pursued her passions and hobbies of crafting, floral arrangement, sewing, baking, gardening, homemaking, and spending time with family and her four-legged companions. She was a skilled cosmetologist, winning several awards for her work, and she was fond of volunteering for causes in her community. Ever warm and gregarious, she enjoyed making friends and was active in the Baptist Retirement Community for many years. She was also a member- at-large of the ESA sorority.

Jean was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Helen Hayes, Hazel Jetton, Harold “Jack” Hayes, Geraldine “Jerry” Hayes, and Joanne Hayes. Her beloved husband of 42 years, Lawrence Earl Sullivan, Jr., also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Ed Jefferson; her granddaughters, Brooke and Kendall Jefferson; and their mother, Margo Jefferson. Jean will be remembered as a loving parent and grandparent and a devoted friend. Her spirited nature, kindness, sense of humor, and compassion will be missed by those who knew her.

Memorial service will be held at the Baptist Retirement Community chapel Monday, April 29 at 1 pm.