Harper Obituaries

May 22, 2020

Maria Navarro Talamantes, age 84, passed away peacefully at Texas Health Harris Methodist in Ft. Worth, TX on May 22, 2020. She was born on May 30, 1935 to Felix Sr. and Ernesta Navarro in San Angelo, TX. Maria always had a servant’s heart that was full of love, compassion, and forgiveness. She was a strong prayer warrior that...

May 20, 2020

Merton Skaggs left the limitations of this life behind on May 20, to join the love of his life in their heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Peggy Dechert Skaggs, who transcended this world on August 6, 2019. He is survived his by sister, Marvel Ann Moss; son, Mel Skaggs and wife,...

May 19, 2020

May 18, 2020

Johnny Sean Hunt passed away May 18, 2020. He was born November 11, 1969 in Iraan, Texas. John was a painter/carpenter. Besides his struggles in life, John was a good person. He loved his children first and foremost. John loved to hunt and fish and collect rocks. He truly will be missed. He is survived by his children Jacqueline...

May 17, 2020

When someone would ask Jim Rasor how he was doing, he replied, "l woke up this morning so it's a good day. And if I don't wake up tomorrow morning, it's going to be a better day because I know where I'm going". Well, Sunday May the 17th was a better day for Jim Rasor, because he's not laboring...

May 17, 2020

Robert H. Cobb, 53, passed away on Sunday, May 17th, 2020 in Waco, Texas. He was born on September 24, 1966 to Marilyn and Harold Cobb in Waco, Texas. He went to school in San Angelo and graduated from Central High School in 1985. He loved to play tennis and won several tournaments while in school. Robert is preceded...

May 16, 2020

Renee’ (Hancock) Dawson, 65, of San Angelo, Texas, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was born July 6, 1954 in Lovington, New Mexico, to Buford R. “Don” Hancock and Odievie Elizabeth (Elliott) Hancock. Being raised in Lovington, she was a Wildcat through-and-through, and, during her high school years, she could be seen in her cheerleading uniform on...

May 11, 2020

Coy Dale Gober, 52, of San Angelo, went to his heavenly home, May 11, 2020 following a short battle of rare, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Coy was the first of three boys born to Dale Gober and Karen Barefoot Berry in San Angelo on November 11, 1967. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be Saturday, May 16, 2020...

May 8, 2020

Sharon Kay Rotan, 68, of San Angelo, passed away on May 8, 2020, peacefully at her home. She was born in Sweetwater, Texas to Carl and Mary Rogers on August 21, 1951. She went to Divide High School in Nolan, Texas where she excelled in sports and academics. It is also where she met Jerry Rotan. Sharon and Jerry...

May 5, 2020

Joy Hoelscher, 90, passed away on May 5, 2020, in her home in San Angelo, Texas. She was born Ella Joy Bolen on July 31, 1929 in Ranger, Texas to Ottilia and Leonard Bolen. Joy graduated from San Angelo High School and attended McMurry College for a short while before meeting her future husband, Fred J. Hoelscher. They married...

May 5, 2020

John F. (J. Fred) Simpson transitioned to a higher plain on May 5, 2020 at his home. He was born in Big Spring, Texas to Lucile Oliver Simpson and Nealy Fredrick Simpson. After graduation in 1956, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving much of his time as an Embassy Guard, and receiving his honorable discharge in 1962. J....

May 3, 2020

Charlene “Mimi” Brasher passed away on May 3, 2020, and there is no doubt she will make heaven a happier, more colorful place. She lived a fun-filled life full of love and creativity. She was born August 28, 1937 to J.C. and Ellen Eudy in Big Spring, Texas. She married Dan Brasher on February 2, 1957, and together they...

May 3, 2020

John Douglas Callahan, 78, San Angelo, Texas, went to be with his Lord on 3 May 2020 after a long struggle with health, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Born 15 September 1941 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Parents: John W. Callahan and Alice A. Tondreau. John attended Saint Edward’s School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He graduated from Wayland Baptist...

May 2, 2020

James Harlan “Hollywood” McWilliams, 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born in Menard to Mack and Iris McWilliams on April 19, 1931. He was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church, loved woodworking, building things in his shop and square dancing with the love of his life, Hazel Ruth McWilliams. He...

May 1, 2020

This is the day the Lord has made rejoice and be glad in it! Psalms 118:24 Charlotte Ann Watrous went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday the 1st of May 2020. It was a peaceful and pain-free crossing. Charlotte Ann was born in Eldorado Texas on September 16th 1940. In her time here on Earth she...

May 1, 2020

Mary Lee Butts, 94, a remarkable woman and life-long resident of Tom Green County, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Friday, May 1, 2020 at her home in San Angelo. She was born December 14, 1925 in San Angelo to Lee Thomas Lock and Sarah Pauline Lock and lived most of her life on the family ranch 40...

April 30, 2020

Elizabeth Hunter Dawson French of San Angelo, TX passed away on April 30, 2020 at the age of 75. "Liz" was born April 9, 1945 in Edinburgh, Scotland, to Robert Campbell and Helen Boswell Dawson and grew up in the Leith area of Edinburgh. She attended Leith Academy and graduated at the top of her class. In December 1965,...

April 30, 2020

Gussie Ruth Schneider passed away Thursday morning, April 30, 2020 at the Robert Lee Care Center in Robert Lee, Texas. She was 86 years old. A memorial service will be held at Harper Funeral Home on June 25, 2020 at 10:00 AM and will be officiated by Tommy King. Graveside inurnment will follow at 3:00 P.M., at Cedar Hill...

April 27, 2020

Byron Dixon Cleere left us on Monday, April 27, 2020. Dixon was born on December 13, 1992 and placed in his parent’s arms, Kirk and Patsy Cleere, on December 20, 1992. This precious gift came into this world with spirit, laughter, and a passion for life like no other. His world was filled with a love of butterflies, bugs,...

April 25, 2020

Betty Low of Mertzon passed away on Saturday, April 25th, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Odessa after a brief illness. She was 89 years old. Betty was the daughter of James and Jean Parrish. She came from pioneer Ballinger people, which was a great source of pride for her. Her maternal grandparents were Asa Deveraux and Beatrice Grant...