Harper Obituaries

February 27, 2020

Frank Weaver Rose, Jr., 88, of San Angelo TX. Beloved Father, Grandfather, Legal Mastermind, and Civic Leader left us to join his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 27, 2020. At home, surrounded by loving family and caregivers, his passing was dignified and peaceful. Frank Weaver Rose, Jr. was born July 27, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky to Eleanor Brown...

February 25, 2020

Dr. Helen Nixon peacefully stepped through the doorway of eternity to see her Lord, Jesus Christ face to face on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the age of 96 in San Angelo, Texas. Helen was born on November 16, 1923 in Powderly, Texas to James Bunyan “Bun” and Beulah Dena Nixon. She was the seventh of eight children, 5...

February 25, 2020

Jason Keith Schwartz, 44, of Wall, TX passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born in San Angelo, TX on September 30, 1975 to William R. and Betty Schwartz. Jason was a graduate of Wall High School. He enjoyed his years in FFA raising swine and participating each year in the livestock show. Jason...

February 25, 2020

On February 25, 2020, Curtiss Max Feuge (known by his WTU friends and colleagues as "Charley Fudge") left this world for a better place, his heavenly home prepared for him by the precious loving hands of our Lord Jesus. Curtiss was surrounded by family and friends when he left this world from Community Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas....

February 25, 2020

Henry (Boogie) Soto went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born in San Angelo, TX on May 16, 1955 to Henry and Emma Soto. He is preceded in death by his mother Emma, sister Jeanette Holguin, father Henry G. Soto, brother Vidal Soto. Henry is survived by daughter Tyesha Marie Duke and her...

February 24, 2020

Milton Ray Pierce died Monday, February 24, 2020 in San Angelo, Texas at his residence with his wife Sharalee by his side. Milton was born in Brewton, Alabama on September 5, 1936. His parents who preceded him in death were Charlie Lowery and Esther May Evans. After Esther's divorce from Charlie, she married Thurman Clark Pierce who adopted Milton...

February 21, 2020

Thelma McMurtrey, 99, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Thelma was born Sept. 15, 1920, in Cimarron, New Mexico, and grew up in Wichita Falls, where she first worked as a child, collecting rent at her mother’s boarding house. After graduating from high school, she moved to San Angelo where she married...

February 21, 2020

On Friday, February 21, 2020, Lonnie L. (Buddy) Buck III passed away at the age of 72. Dad was born on September 30, 1947 in San Angelo, Texas to Lonnie and Imogene (Young) Buck. Dad married Rebecca Behringer in December 1966 and together they raised two children, Jennifer and Kevin. Dad enjoyed a varied career working as a mechanic,...

February 21, 2020

February 17, 2020

William Marvin Duden, 73, died on Monday, February 17, 2020, at the VA Medical Center in Big Spring, Texas. William Marvin Duden was born on October 21, 1946 in Campbell, Nebraska. He grew up in Hastings, Nebraska. He was the only child. His dad was a trainer of racing horses. His mother assisted his dad in his work. He...

February 16, 2020

On Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the age of 66, Gary Ray Speck of Wall, TX, went to be with his Lord and Savior, after a long battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Gary was born on November 12, 1953 in San Angelo, TX to Denny Ray and "Beppo" Speck. Gary graduated Valedictorian of Eden High School in 1972 and...

February 15, 2020

Isaias “Jay” Leal Prieto left this earth on the wings of angels at the age of 63 at his residence in San Angelo, Texas on Feb 15,2020. Isaias was born on March 22,1956 in Del Rio, Texas to Isaias E. Prieto and Enriqueta Leal Prieto. He is survived by his wife Martha Prieto; his daughter Melody Prieto and three...

February 14, 2020

Mary Frances Brock, 87, passed away on February 14th, 2020 in her daughter and grandaughter’s arms. Family visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday February 16th at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday February 17th at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Reverend Jim Noble officiating. Mary Frances was born in Lubbock County...

February 14, 2020

Donna Carole Sparks, 58, passed away at her home on February 14, 2020. She was born to Wilford and Maxine Lann on October 11, 1961. Donna married the love of her life Corwin Sparks on July 13, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and loved Jesus. When you looked in her eyes...

February 13, 2020

Martha Ellen Kirk, beloved wife and mother, 80, of San Angelo died Thursday, February 13, 2020, following a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Schleicher County Cemetery in Eldorado. A memorial and reception will follow at Harper Funeral Home at 2:00 PM. Ellen was born in 1939...

February 12, 2020

Jack Mathews, 89, passed away February 12, 2020 at a local hospital. Jack was born August 29, 1930 to Jack and Grace Mathews, on a ranch in Tom Green County. He grew up in San Angelo and graduated from Water Valley High School in 1947. He married Betty Louise Hubbard on August 9, 1950 in Sterling City, Texas. After...

February 11, 2020

We celebrate the life of our good friend, father, husband and grandfather, Blake Lewis (Skipper) Duncan who went to meet his Lord on short notice this last Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Skipper was born August 28, 1941 in San Angelo, Texas, the only child of Ruby Lewis Duncan and Blake Vernon Duncan. He was a young 78. Skipper graduated...

February 11, 2020

Dennis Phariss changed his address on February 11 when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He came into this world on April 15, 1954, the son of Larry and Bertha Phariss. He was born again at age 16 when he surrendered his life to Christ. He graduated from Jacksboro High School (Texas) in...

February 11, 2020

Gary Carl Granzin “Poppy” passed away at his home on February 11, 2020. Gary was born to A.T. “Slim” and Mary Bess “McGuire” Granzin on April 13, 1948. Gary graduated from Miles High School in 1966. He began his rodeo career riding bulls as a teenager. After high school, Gary went to ASU long enough to rodeo and play...

February 10, 2020

Ted’s suffering ended as he passed from this life on February 10, 2020. He was a man of many gifts and talents. He craved knowledge and loved to learn and teach. He loved to work with his hands, to build things. He was a writer and had a passion for philosophy. He was a good man; a good friend...