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Frank Edward (Poncho) Speck, 84, of Menard, Texas, passed away August 13th, 2020 peacefully, in Menard . Frank was born in San Angelo Texas, on March 31, 1936, at the old St. Johns Hospital a son of the late Jessie Ann (Ellis) and Edward Herman Speck. Frank was a West Texas Cowboy and Rancher. He enjoyed riding the range and tending his sheep, goats, cattle and other livestock. His greatest joy in life was making jokes, telling stories and his great sense of humor. Poncho is survived by two sons Quinten Edward Speck, of Menard; Cody Garrison Speck, of Menard; The mother of his sons Jacqueline Speck of Menard; Frank is also survived by a sister, "Sis" Patricia Speck Lovelace of San...

She was born August 15, 1948, to Manuel & Esther Morales in San Antonio, Texas. She was raised in Green Forest, Arkansas, and graduated high school there. She went on to college at The University of Arkansas in Russellville where she received a teaching degree in biology. She moved to San Antonio in 1974 and started her 29-year teaching career. She continued her education during this time and specialized in several different teaching fields: special education and administration. She received a Master of Science in Educational Administration from Texas A&M in Kingsville. She retired in 2001 and moved to Fort McKavett, Texas, to care for her parents. She built the Angel M Ranch on her...

Laura Jean Ellis 57 passed away June 4, 2020, in Menard, Texas. She was born July 20, 1962, in Brownwood, Texas. Laura lived most of her life in Menard and San Angelo. She was a Christian and loved music. People that knew her knew she was a dedicated mother. Laura treasured her son Jordan and his children Arianna & Ryan and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as a grandmother. She had a vivacious personality and made friends everywhere she went. Left behind to cherish her memory are her son Jordan Ellis and wife Jessica, grandchildren...

Mildred Whitson Wickson died peacefully in Menard Manor on March 25, 2020, in Menard, Texas, at the age of 91. Mildred is survived by her two sons and their spouses, Johnny and Janetta Whitson and Steve and Louise Whitson; grandchildren Bobby Millward and Jeff Whitson and spouse Martha, Bobbie Reeves Roberts Arville and spouse Daren, Deanna Kay Reeves Ditch; great-grandchildren Shelby Millward, Samye Millward, Chloe Whitson, Kelsie Roberts Douget Hannah, Brit Alan, Oliver, and Aiden Ditch; great-great-grandchildren Jackson and Jameson Douget; niece, Patricia Brown. She is predeceased by her beloved husbands, O.B. Whitson Jr. and Vernon Wickson; her parents, Henry and Lena Brown; and her...

Edwin Wesley Wright of Austin Formerly of Menard, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2020, in Austin. He was born in Menard to Bennie and Lillie May (Bradford) Wright on June 16, 1939. He went to school in Menard. He was involved in hunting and fishing and loved his garden. He worked as a Rancher but, he was known as a "Jack of all Trades" He also was a great mechanic. Edwin was a lighthearted, fun-loving man that was very humorous, loving to joke and enjoy life. He was a believer in Christ and was well-liked by everyone that knew him. Edwin is preceded in death by his parents Bennie and Lillie Wright. Left to cherish his memory are his four children, Bobby Wright of Oklahoma,...

Roberto P. Morales, 87 of Menard, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 21, 2019. Roberto was born on April 28, 1932, in Menard, Texas, to Pablo and Senonita Morales. He attended school; in Ft. McKavett. In 1952 he joined the US Army and served in the Korean War as an Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic weapons crewman. Upon returning from the war, he married the love of his life, Margarita Castillo. Roberto then went on to be a sheep shearing contractor running a crew of 30 men traveling to Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico. He also contracted with Kothmann Commission shearing in Menard. Roberto was a man of many trades. He owned and operated the Yellow Jacket...

Dr. Robert L. Wilson, aka Dr. Bob, this hard-working man was a well-known and highly respected veterinarian who passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Menard, TX at the age of 89 years. He was born on January 24, 1930 in Cisco, TX to Robert L. Wilson, Sr. and Charlotte Cooner Wilson. Dr. Bob graduated from Northside High School in Ft. Worth, TX in 1947. He worked for two years, then chose to join the mighty U. S. Marine Corp instead of being drafted. He proudly served four years active duty in Korea and two years inactive duty in the states with a ranking of a Sergeant. After active duty, he attended Texas A&M, where he graduated in 1960 as a veterinarian. Dr. Bob was...

Visitation will be Wednesday Evening from 6-8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Rest Haven Cemetery in Menard Thursday at 11:00 a.m. John Ed is survived by his wife Betty, four children; Keith Jackson of Menard, Barcy Cordrey of Grove City, Ohio, and Don Jackson of Kerrville, Texas.

Aaron Joseph Kothmann went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 8, 2018, at the age of 36 years, 2 days. His family is comforted by a special Bible verse that Aaron selected for his confirmation when he was 14 years old: "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life." Revelation 2:10. Aaron, also known as "RaRa" and "A.J.", graduated from Menard High School in 2001 where he played football, baseball, and basketball, ran track, and played drums in the Award-Winning Band from Jim Bowie Land. He went on to study at Angelo State University and Blinn Junior College. School was never his true calling though; as he once told his first-grade teacher, "I'd rather...