Harper Obituaries

August 20, 2026

August 19, 2026

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Joe Clingan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Terry passed away on August 19, 2026, just three days after celebrating his 73rd birthday. He was born on August 16, 1953, in San Angelo, Texas.

Terry met the love of his life, Sandy Allen,...

August 19, 2026

Howard peacefully left this world on August 19, 2026 at home at the age of 88, surrounded by loved ones.



Howard was born on March 26, 1938 in Santa Anna Texas to Laura (McClain) & Roland Swaringin. He attended school in Christoval and Lakeview in San Angelo. Howard began his cowboy life working on the -S Ranch, which later became the...

August 18, 2026

Terrell “Teapot” Collins transitioned from this life to paradise at 6:05 a.m. on August 18, 2026 at the age of 77, peacefully, and surrounded by loved ones.

He was a son of San Angelo, born on September 6, 1948, and it was there where he returned to spend his final years—within earshot of San Angelo Stadium, where he made a name...

August 17, 2026

Xolani Jessie Greenwood was born silent on August 17th, 2026, at Shannon Hospital deeply treasured and longed for by her parents, Elisa Martinez & Demarcus Greenwood. Though she never took a breath on earth, she captured our entire hearts from the moment we knew she was ours.She is welcomed in heaven by her paternal great grandparents, Manuel & Diana Martinez...

August 15, 2026

Barbara Elaine Merrill, 90, of San Angelo TX, passed peacefully on Sat, August 15, 2026 surrounded by family.

Barbara was born in Ada, OK on June 9,1936, to Oziah and Irene Ashabranner. Most of her youth was spent in Forney, TX, where she discovered her passion for riding horses and playing the piano.

After graduating from Moody HS, she attended UCC in...

August 14, 2026

Alan Paul Keenum was born August 10, 1945, in Littlefield, Texas, to Austin James Keenum and Edith Dove Seiber Keenum.

Born into a farming family, Alan’s early years took him from Littlefield to Cotton Center before his family finally settled in the place that would always hold a special place in his heart—Hale Center, Texas. Hale Center became home, and no...

August 10, 2026

Rashad Dupree Chance passed away on August 10, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on March 19, 1981, in Ogden, Utah.

While Rashad was growing up, his family relocated to Atlanta, GA., and then San Angelo, TX in 1991. He attended schools in San Angelo where he became a gifted athlete and excelled in both football and track. His...

August 10, 2026

Beth was born December 30th, 1946. On August 10th, 2026, Beth’s Lord and Savior came to take her home. Beth was 79 years old when she passed.

Beth Ann Fleming was born in McCamey, TX, to Lorraine Wheeler Fleming and Authur Fleming. Beth spent her young life in McCamey and Rankin. Beth, her parents and her younger sister, Mary Kay Hohertz,...

August 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of John “Mike” Marshall Dodson April 15, 1963 – August 10, 2026, John Marshall Dodson, lovingly known as Mike to his family and friends, passed away on August 10, 2026. Mike was a man of tremendous heart, faith, and compassion. He was a devoted Christian who believed strongly in God and Jesus Christ, and his faith was...

August 6, 2026

Peggy Joyce Mittel was born January 29, 1938, in Lubbock, Texas. Her parents were Reverend Henry and Velma Mills. She was the middle child in a family of 5 boys and 2 girls. She graduated high school in Waycross, GA and attended college in Illinois. In 1957 at the age of 19, she led a youth revival at Riley Grove...

August 6, 2026

On August 6, 2026, in Concho Health and Rehab Center in Eden, Texas, Helen Ruth Bingham Martin joined loved ones in Heaven. Helen was born in Comanche, Texas, on April 7, 1934, the middle sibling of 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Helen attended schools in Mereta and Eola, Texas, through 11th grade, and she later earned her GED. After attending business...

August 6, 2026

William Hayes Mitchell Jr. of Marfa, TX passed away on August 6, 2026. Hayes was born on November 1, 1935 to William Hayes Mitchell Sr. and Adele Crain Mitchell. A rancher by birth, Hayes was the fourth generation of the Mitchell family to ranch in West Texas. Hayes married his childhood sweetheart, Maxine Oliver, on January 9, 1955 and added...

August 5, 2026

Santos Roberto “Bob” Peña passed away peacefully at his residence on August 5, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1945, in San Angelo, Texas to Fortunato Peña, Jr. and Melilia Esquivel Peña who preceded him in death along with his eldest sister Elida Peña Del Toro; his younger sister, Ernestina “Ernie” P. Ruiz; and his brother, Jorge Luis Peña.

Bob...

August 4, 2026

Gary Don Nixon, 63 years young, passed away on August 4, 2026.

Gary was born in San Angelo, Texas, on April 30, 1963. Born to Vernon Nixon and Imogene Taft, Gary was their youngest son.

Gary was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He married Robin Schlittler of San Angelo in 1985 and remained with her until her passing in 2000. He...

August 3, 2026

Richard Edward “Dick” Hardie passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on August 17, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Edward Marquis Hardie and Clara Josephine Walker Hardie.

As a young child, Dick’s family moved to Miami, Florida, where he discovered a remarkable talent for competitive swimming and established himself as one of the South’s...

August 2, 2026

Our Beloved Lupe Casanova Went to Be With the Lord on August 2nd, 2026. Lupe Was 88 Years Old When She Passed. Lupe Was Born in Pearsall Texas on December 14th, 1937 to “Lencho” and “Bennita” Cavazos. There Were a Total of 12 Children in the Cavazos Famly. Lupe Was the Oldest Child and Had 4 Sisters and 7 Brothers....

August 2, 2026

Retired Concho County Judge Allen Amos passed away on August 2, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born July 27, 1942 in Brady, Texas, to Edgar Preston Amos, Jr. and Lucille Nixon Amos of Menard. His name, Edgar Allen, honored his grandfathers Edgar Preston Amos, Sr., and Miles Allen Nixon, of Menard County. In his early years, the family...

August 1, 2026

As a child and servant of Almighty God through faith in Jesus Christ, Rev. Bob Schmeltekopf passed from this life and entered into the presence of His Lord on August 1, 2026.

Robert Lee was born the middle of five children to Emil and Ruth Schmeltekopf on Aug.19, 1936, in Kyle, Texas. He grew up on a row crop and dairy...

August 1, 2026

Vinnie Margret Summers, age 79, passed away August 2026 at Lyndale in San Angelo, Texas. 

She was born February 3, 1947, in Valentine, Nebraska; daughter of Verble and Inez Summers.

Vinnie served her country in the United States Air Force for 20 years, serving in many countries around the world, with pride and dedication. She retired as an NCO Tech Sergeant later...