Norman L. Shelton, SMSgt, USAF, Retired, age 92, completed his final Permanent Change of Station (PCS) on June 25, 2025, in San Angelo, Texas, surrounded by his four children. Norm was born on August 20, 1932, to Carl “Hop” and Nellie Shelton in Durham, North Carolina, where he attended school and graduated from Bragtown High School in 1952. A few weeks later, Norm married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Dietz, and enlisted in the United States Air Force the following month, proudly serving his country for 30 years. Norm completed assignments in Valdosta, Georgia; Goldsboro, North Carolina; San Antonio, Texas; a remote tour in Shemya, Alaska, as well as 12 years of foreign service in Dreux, France; Rhein Main and Frankfurt, Germany; Saigon, Vietnam; and Crete, Greece. In 1977 Norm was stationed at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, Texas, where he retired in 1982. 

Following his distinguished USAF career, Norm worked in sales at KBIL Radio and Trans Texas Federal Credit Union and took care of his clients like family. Norm was Santa Claus at Sunset Mall, making several Christmas seasons in the 1990’s extra merry and bright with his cheerful spirit and childlike wonder. Norm loved working at Rio Concho Patio Homes, where he was also a cherished community member and friend.

Norm had a heart for service his entire life. He often coached and officiated youth sports and was a volunteer fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS) in San Angelo for many years. Norm was instrumental in the local Relay for Life and was the king of Jail ‘n Bail fundraisers, even persuading the Bishop to go to “jail” to support the cause. Norm had a passion for helping at Camp Discovery for children with cancer, held at the Texas Lions Camp. Norm was also an active member of the West Side Lions Club, cooking and selling many briskets to raise funds for important programs.

Norm was a social butterfly, delighted in interacting with people and dogs, and never met a stranger. He had a natural ability to make others smile, laugh, and feel seen and heard. It was impossible not to feel lighter and happier after being in Norm’s presence. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 6 from 6:00 to 8 :00 PM at Johnson’s Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. A service celebrating Norm’s life will take place on Monday, July 7 at 10:00 AM at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel, followed by committal at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo. 

Norm was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Hazel Shelton, second wife, Rodessa Dorris Shelton, parents “Hop” and Nellie Shelton, sisters Addie Joyce Shelton and Dorothy Shelton Scott, brother-in-law Fred Scott, nephew Freddy Scott, sister-in-law Loretta “Ro” Foushee, grandson Terry Shelton, and his beloved dogs SuSu, Brandy, Sam the Cocker Spaniel, and Sam the Golden Retriever. Norm is survived by his children Teresa Shelton of Texas, Patricia Shelton (Ted Gardeline) of Alaska, Linda Shelton Gellman of Tennessee, and Tim Shelton (Joan) of Georgia. Norm was also an adored Grandpa, Pops, Papa, Popscorn, and G-Pa to his 10 grandchildren Tiffany Nickles, Tera Gallaway Dana Flores (Jason), and Heather Breeckner (Jason) all of Texas, Austin Gardeline of Alaska, Hannah Gellman of Pennsylvania, Tori Gellman of Massachusets, Andrea Chase (Joe) of Iowa, Mike Shelton of Texas, and Jonathan Williamson of Georgia. Norm was blessed with 14 great-grandchildren: Caydee Pingor (Rob) of Virginia, Peyton Gallaway of Colorado, Andrew Maldonado, Haleigh Newman, Frank Morell, Joseph Nickles, Grace Nickles, Madison Metcalf, Nicholas Sanchez, Jacob Shelton, Skyler Shelton, and Julian Bow all of Texas, and Evelyn and Levi Chase of Iowa. Norm’s legacy lives on in his five great greatgrandchildren Teddy and Robbie Daniel, and Sadie Pingor of Virginia, and Willow Duke, and Clint Morell of Texas. Norm leaves behind brothers-in-law John Foushee and Gary Deitz, nephews Danny Scott, Jay Foushee (Kim) and Barry Foushee (Tina), niece Lori Foushee, and cousins Tom Green and Larry Green (Paula). Norm is also survived by forever family members Lynne Shelton and Dan Gellman, as well as other nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends whom he loved dearly.

Pallbearers will be Jon Schermerhorn, Gary Wilson, John Talley, Tim Shelton, Mike Shelton, Pat Shelton, and Ted Gardeline. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial donation to Camp Discovery via https://discoverycamps.campbraingiving.com/ or the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/donate.html .

The Shelton family expresses their deepest thanks to Concho Hearts Hospice and the incredible staff at Shannon West Texas Memorial Hospital, especially Palliative Care and the team on 6 North, for providing excellent compassionate care for Norm and support for his children.

On June 30, 2025, Maria M. Santos, loving sister, aunt and friend to many, went to live with the Lord at the age of 82.

Mary was born on June 15, 1943 in Sonora, Texas, to Rodrigo and Victoria M. Santos. After graduating high school, Mary went on to continue her studies. She was a career-long teacher’s aide for ESL and special education students, as well as having served as the school librarian for Sonora Independent School District.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Rodrigo and Victoria, her sisters Josephina and Vicky and by her brother Tomas. She is survived by her brother Rodrigo Santos and sisters Estella Lumbreras and Rosa Gutierrez (Willie). She is also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews, Elsa Lumbreras, Rebecca Lumbreras, Ricardo Lumbreras, William Gutierrez (Julie), Sarah Gutierrez and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Oliva Garmon (Ryan), Emily Banda, James Hogeda, McKenna Garmon, Eli Gaston, Lilly Gutierrez, Aubree Garmon, Noel Gutierrez, and Karsyn Garmon. She had the most caring and compassionate loving heart for her family and her faith, and her absence has left a void in all that knew her.

Funeral arrangements done by Love Funeral Home. Viewing will be at Love Funeral Home on June 30th and July 1st, 2025, from 9am to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church on July 2, 2025 at 10am with burial to follow at the Sonora Cemetery. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Guadalupe Parra Gehrels, age 85 of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00a.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel in Eldorado. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will also be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include sons Javier Estrada, Ruben Parra, and Roger Gehrels, daughters Regina Ard, Megan Parra, Shelly Gehrels, and Melody Gehrels, and sister Lola Brun.

Robert Sandoval, 70, of San Angelo passed peacefully from this life on Friday, June 28,2025 with his family by his side.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with the rosary being said at 6:00 PM. Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr Sandoval was born on November 10, 1954 in San Angelo to Juan and Amelia Hernandez Sandoval. Robert played football and track at Eddison Junior High and was named Mr. Crimson Tide. He started working at an early age washing dishes at Western Sky. Most people would recognize him from City Lumber or Home Depot. He retired in 2020 to take care of his wife. Robert was a loving husband, father and grandfather, He enjoyed BBQing, the Texas Longhorns, the Dallas Cowboys, fishing and having great luck at the casino. He married Mary Garces on July 22 , 1985 in San Angelo. She passed away on August 19, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary; and a sister, Ida Sercos.

Robert is survived by five children, Melissa Delarosa and wife Elsa of San Angelo, Melinda Vasquez and husband Juvenal "Shorty" of North Richland Hills, Mary Alice Solis and husband Rey of San Antonio, Art Gonzales, Jr. and wife Julie of San Angelo and Robert "Bobby" Sandoval, Jr. and wife Jennifer of San Angelo; his mother, Amelia Espinoza and husband Lionel of San Angelo; three siblings, Betty Espinosa and wife Melissa of Houston, Gloria Perez and husband Mario of San Angelo, John Sandoval and wife Toni of Austin and Esmerelda Zamarron of League City; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Michael Gonzales, Daniel Gonzales, Anthony Gonzales, Cody Benne, Cody Benne, Jr. and Sonny Sandoval.

John Adam Garcia, 65, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 with his family by his side.

Private services will be held at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Garcia was born on August 9, 1959 in San Angelo to Ernesto and Margarita Olveda Garcia. Adam graduated from San Angelo Central High School. He enjoyed playing the cello and the trumpet. John and some friend had a house band named Believe it or Not and his biggest groupies were his family. He married Janie Contreras on July 23, 1988. He was a plumber for Richard Flores Plumbing Company and then went to work for the City of San Angelo. At the City of San Angelo he started out as a laborer and worked his way up to a construction inspector. He retired in 2017 after 40 years of service.

Although his formal education was limited to high school, he continued to learn to the point that friends and family said he was an engineer without the degree. The running joke was "Adam checked out the book"; which meant with the instructions he could figure anything out.

He was a funny, easy-going, helpful, and wonderful husband, brother, and friend. Adam loved fishing, but could mostly be found in his cooking area. He made his own sauces, rubs, recipes and even his own charcoal. He will be missed by all.

He is preceded in death by his father, and brother-in-law, Jamie Bacca.

Adam is survived by his wife, Janie of the home; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Price of San Angelo and Connie Baca of Grand Prairie; a brother, Ernest Garcia of San Angelo; his mother, Margarita Garcia of San Angelo, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Maryellen Montelongo and husband Freddie of San Angelo, Joe Contreras and wife, Debra, and Virginia Cook all of San Angelo; 15 nieces and nephews; 15 great nieces and nephews; and a great-great nephew.

Shirley M Francis, 86, of San Angelo died peacefully at home on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Pastor Cody Turner of PaulAnn Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ms. Francis was born on July 20, 1938 in Newburgh, New York to John and Oleita Hedges Neuwirth. Shirley was a resident of San Angelo for 46 years. Shirley enjoyed life by providing a welcoming table for all her family and any friends that happened to stop by. She enjoyed gardening and sitting on her porch, watching the hummingbirds visit her many feeders.

She is preceded in death by her husband Frank E Francis, Sr. She is survived by 1 Daughter, Rhonda Bailey (Clovis) of San Angelo; 5 sons Frank (Becky) of San Angelo, Robert (Moira) of Dayton Md, William (Sheryl) of Eola, Timmy (Kim) of San Angelo and Thomas (Debbie) of San Angelo. 10 grandchildren (Leah, Robert, Jill, Erica, Kevin, Michaela, Cody, Bethany, Zachary and Julia); and 6 great grandchildren (Joe, Marcus, Kasen, James, Marley and Hattie); 2 sisters, Mary Dejong of FL and Janet Wagner of VA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Texas Rehab, westtexasrehab.org/online-donation/

Daniel Helm, 74, went to be with his Lord at 11:17 AM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by family who adore and admire him, and can't wait to see him again in the coming kingdom.

The Celebration of Life Service will be at 4:00 PM Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Angelo Bible Church, 3506 Sherwood Way, San Angelo, Texas 76901, with Pastor Jim Stanley,officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Daniel was born on October 8, 1950 in Colorado City to William and Marguerite Helm, and has been a resident of San Angelo since 1976. Daniel shared two children with his former wife Debra Wilson, and married Carolyn Jolley on March 10, 1995 and through their union came three more children whom he loved as his own. He owned and operated MD Helm Services from 1989 until his retirement in 2003, and used his retirement to raise his youngest son. Everyone who knew Daniel loved him. Drawn by his kindness, humor, and natural charisma, Daniel made friends wherever he went. Many share good memories of Daniel from dirt bikes, hunting, and camping, all the way to bible studies and prayer groups. It was hard to speak with Daniel for long without hearing about the gospel of Jesus Christ - something that continued to transform and shape his life, even in his later years.

The entirety of Daniel's life proclaimed the saving and transforming work of the gospel. His life shone brightly to anyone in need of salvation through Christ. Daniel was an active member of Angelo Bible Church, where he enjoyed doing projects for the church and its members, and loved spending time with his large family and many grandchildren . His life left a profound impact on all who were blessed to know him. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Helm; four sons: Donovan Helm, Samuel Helm, Tyler Pustka, and Mitchell Pustka; a daughter, Patti Resendez; ten grandchildren; and many brothers and sisters. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Sarah Helm Brown; and several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pregnancy Help Center of Concho Valley, 2525 Sherwood Way, San Angelo, Texas 76901 or to House of Faith, 321 Montecito Dr, San Angelo, Texas 76903.

Lee Clark passed into the arms of our Lord after a short illness on Friday, June 27th, 2025. A native of Menard, Texas, and a generational rancher, Lee was principled and steadfast, always ready to lend a hand or an ear or some tough love to those who needed it. His diligence, lifelong work ethic, and love of storytelling will be dearly missed by those who loved him most.

Lee graduated from Menard High School in 1984, and from Angelo State University in 1990 with a degree in Animal Science. His dedication to his livestock and the range will be remembered for years to come.

On September 8th, 1990, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Lisa Price Clark. He loved his two daughters more than life itself, and was proud of all of their achievements. You can tell he loved his family and his cows, but only liked the sheep when they made him money.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, July 3rd at Harper Funeral Home (2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, Texas 76904). Services will be given by the Reverend Susan Burnham, Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sonora. As Lee was a past Worshipful Master, the Fort McKavett Masonic Lodge #750 will also hold a small ceremony during the service.

Lee is survived by his wife, Lisa Price Clark; his two daughters, Candice Clark and Madelon Clark; his mother, Jo Williamson Clark; his sister, Dandy Clark Kothmann; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles “Buddy” Clark and his grandmother, Pat Williamson.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Menard and Fort McKavett Volunteer Fire Departments and the Menard County Historical Society.

Mary Childress, 95, a former longtime resident of San Angelo, went home to Heaven on June 25, 2025 in Carrollton, Texas. Graveside services, under the direction of Harper Funeral Home, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Pastor Bobby Roger of Calvary Baptist Church officiating.

Mary was born on January 25, 1930 in Evant, Texas to Mary and Earl Benjamin Pinson. She married Emrie Harold Childress July 2, 1947 in San Angelo, Texas where they lived most of their lives. Mary went to work for General Telephone Directory Company in 1960 and retired in 1985. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren knew her lovingly as “Mimi Mary” and they, along with her family and friends, were the joy of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Emrie Harold Childress; son, Dwain Pinson Childress; brother, Edwin Harold Pinson, and great-granddaughters, Maryn and Marit Childress.

Mary is survived by one son, Rick Childress and wife Debra of Flower Mound, Texas; daughter-in-law and mother to her grandsons, Susan Childress of San Angelo, Texas; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Childress of San Angelo, Texas; grandchildren, Marc Childress and wife Jeffi of Little Elm, Texas; Randy Childress and wife Sandy of Big Spring, Texas; Jamie Lewis and husband Leon of Midway, Texas; Caitlin Kaylor and husband Jonathan of Bedford, Texas; great grandchildren, Sage and Cade Childress, Sawyer and Sayler Childress, Garrison and Ryder Lewis, and James Kaylor; sister-in-law, Donna Sue Smith and dearly loved extended family and friends.

Our family wishes to thank the staff of Sonoma House 1 and Holding Hands Hospice for their devoted care to Mary. These individuals truly make a difference in the lives of the people they care for.

An open viewing will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southland Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.

Joan E. Parham, aka Mother, Mamacita, Momma, Mom, Grandma, Aunt Joan, and GG gained her heavenly angel wings today. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday.

She was born in Rome, Georgia in 1935 but has lived in Texas many years, and her final resting place was San Angelo. She proceeded in death by her mother, Faye Hobbgood, her father, Guy Parham, her brother Gene Parham and her sister Carlene Baggett. She is also proceeded in death by her son Dallas “Hank” Pierce.

She served in the military during the Korean War and was part of the Women’s Army Corp (WAC) branch. Through her life she served as a CASA Advocate and helped numerous children through her years. And though petite in size, she also drove an 18-wheeler across the US and Canada.

Her main hobbies were sewing and quilting, and she had an abundance of love for her family and friends.

She is survived by 4 of her 5 children, Judy Lewis of San Angelo, Kathey Hall and spouse Butch of Midland, Tom Black & spouse Linda of Kimberling City, MO, Barbara Hobbs and spouse Paul of Edmond, OK. She is also survived and was blessed to have celebrated 5 generations as long as she did which included 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren and many more children that were “welcomed” into our family along the way. All who knew her will miss her severely.

The family with be having a small private ceremony on Friday, June 27, 2025. We would like to thank Harper Funeral Home for their kind assistance and any memorials be made to further research in Alzheimer's / Dementia.