Harper Obituaries

Robert Lee Schmeltekopf

Robert Lee Schmeltekopf

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...

Billy "Bill" John Spraggins

Billy "Bill" John Spraggins

August 19, 2026

Billy John Spraggins (Bill) died suddenly on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Bill was a profoundly happy person who laughed easily and found contentment wherever he looked. He never met a stranger and thrived on the energy he experienced with his friends and colleagues. Bill had many loves that contributed to his positive outlook.

One of his first loves was San Angelo....

Karen Ann Neumann

Karen Ann Neumann

August 26, 2026

Karen Ann Neumann of San Angelo, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She was born on November 4, 1945, in San Angelo, TX to parents Cecil and Joy (Dodson) Smart.

Karen grew up in San Angelo, Texas. She excelled as a student, participated in many academic and social groups, and attended Lake View...

Daniel James Springer

Daniel James Springer

September 20, 2026

On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Daniel (Dan) James Springer joined his Lord and Savior in heaven. He was 65 years old. Dan was born on May 9, 1961, in Bellingham, Washington, to parents Beverly Springer Mateo and Thurston Springer. He graduated from Central High School in 1979.

Dan loved music and was well versed in numerous genres. He spent many years...

Joe Henderson

Joe Henderson

September 19, 2026

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Joseph (Joe) William Henderson Sr., passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026.

Joe was born on February 11, 1938, to Porter and Faustine Henderson. He graduated from San Angelo High School in 1956 and went on to complete his education at Texas Tech University, graduating in 1960.

Joe married the love of his life, Su...

Esau Cuellar, Jr.

Esau Cuellar, Jr.

September 19, 2026

Esau Cuellar Jr., 82, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026. He was born on March 31, 1944, in San Angelo, Texas, to Esau and Sara Cuellar.

On July 29, 1962, Esau married the love of his life, Mary. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around their family, love, and devotion to one another.

Esau proudly worked...

Jim Steger

Jim Steger

September 19, 2026

On September 19, 2026, the deer and dove looked to the sky as Heaven took another angel, Jim Steger.

Jim was born in San Angelo, Tx to Jacquelyn Carr and Earl Steger on November 26, 1934. He graduated from Mertzon and went to Sul Ross University. Alpine is where West met East, his wife of 70 years Ann Green. Jim graduated...

Lynn (Lee) Eldon Bowman

Lynn (Lee) Eldon Bowman

September 18, 2026

Lynn (Lee) Eldon Bowman went to sleep in Jesus on September 18, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on November 3, 1939, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to John and Wilma Jene Bowman.

Lynn grew up in Michigan and Virginia. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Air Force, where he became a jet mechanic. After leaving...

Rebeca Fuentes Kuykendall

Rebeca Fuentes Kuykendall

September 18, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rebeca “Becky” Fuentes Kuykendall, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 18, 2026. Rebeca was born on July 27, 1960, to her loving parents, Humberto and Maria Fuentes. 

She grew up and lived her entire life in Christoval, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, abuela,...

Elaine Ann Barnes

Elaine Ann Barnes

September 16, 2026

Elaine Ann Barnes went to be with our Lord on September 16, 2026. She was born on May 5, 1943 in Concord, Vermont. Elaine was raised in Boston, Massachusetts where she met the love of her life, a sailor from Texas, James Barnes. They would move to Texas in search of warmer weather and new opportunities. Elaine worked diligently at...

Peggy Jean Wuemling Steger

Peggy Jean Wuemling Steger

September 16, 2026

Peggy Jean Wuemling Steger, age 86, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2026, in Austin, Texas. The youngest child of Deitrich Albert Wuemling and Eda Marie Horeis Wuemling, Peggy was born on March 1", 1940, in San Angelo, Texas. She grew up in Arden, Texas along West Rocky Creek, exploring, skipping rocks and swimming with her two...

Jack Abner Greenwood, Jr.

Jack Abner Greenwood, Jr.

September 15, 2026

Jack Abner Greenwood, jr., known affectionately as “Slick” to his friends, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the age of 90.

He was born on July 7, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Jack and Betty Greenwood. He grew up with his brothers, Bill and Hank, and graduated with the Duncan High School Class of 1955 in Duncan, Oklahoma....

Oliver Earl Berry

Oliver Earl Berry

September 15, 2026

Oliver Earl Berry, lovingly known as Earl, passed away on September 15, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 90 years old.

Earl was born on May 9, 1936, in Snyder, Texas, to his loving parents, Earl and Olive Berry. From his early years, Earl developed the qualities that would define his life—strength, determination, curiosity, and an...

Jean Madeline Johnstone Maloney

Jean Madeline Johnstone Maloney

September 13, 2026

Jean Madeline Johnstone Maloney was born April 1, 1940, to Frederick “Ted” Scott Johnstone and Lillian May Bergeron Johnstone in Midland, Ontario, Canada. She passed quietly on September 13, 2026, in San Angelo, Texas with her daughter holding her hand.

Jean graduated from Academie St Michel in Cornwall, Ontario, and went on to earn her diploma as a Registered Nurse from...

Elpido Adrian Moya

Elpido Adrian Moya

September 12, 2026

In loving memory of Elpido Adrian MoyaIt is with our heavy hearts the passing of Elpido Adrian Moya 82, of Eldorado, who passed away peacefully on Saturday September 12, 2026.Mr. Moya was born on February 19, 1944, in Guanajuato, Mexico. He lived a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those...

Linda Faye Ullery

Linda Faye Ullery

September 11, 2026

On September 11, 2026, Linda Faye Ullery peacefully returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father and to her sweetheart Jerry Dean Ullery. Linda was born March 29, 1943, near San Antonio, Texas to Albert and Mildred Holder. At the young age of three, she began playing the piano and studied with her teacher Emma for many years. Linda...

Judy JoAnn Fowler

Judy JoAnn Fowler

September 10, 2026

Judy JoAnn Benes Fowler, of San Angelo, went home to her Lord on September 10, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born December 1, 1955; in San Angelo, TX to parents James R. Benes. Sr. and Vena Cunningham Benes.

Judy spent her formative years at 1119 S. Bell St. with her parents and four siblings. She attended Central High...

James Leon Powell

James Leon Powell

September 10, 2026

James L. (“Jimmie”) Powell, age 96, devoted Christian, beloved husband, father and grandfather, and rancher, passed away peacefully at his home in San Angelo on September 10, 2026. He will be sorely missed by his family and many others.

Jimmie was married to Nancy Bryan Hunt Powell of Sonora in 1960, they lived a wonderful and very happy and active life...

Robert Paul "Bobby" Baird

Robert Paul "Bobby" Baird

September 9, 2026

Robert Paul “Bobby” Baird, 55, passed away on September 9, 2026, after a courageous journey with glioblastoma. Bobby was born on March 26, 1971, in San Angelo, Texas, to Alton and Linda Baird, both of whom preceded him in death.

Bobby graduated from Miles High School and built a life defined by hard work, creativity, humor, a love of 80’s music,...

Roland L. "Lanny" Kiest Jr.

Roland L. "Lanny" Kiest Jr.

September 7, 2026

As Lanny Kiest's daughters, we were privileged to watch him build a remarkable life. We saw him succeed in broadcast sales, excel at volleyball and golf, and fill rooms with song through his love of barbershop harmony. Through his example, he taught us the value of hard work, the importance of pursuing our passions, and the resilience needed to navigate...