Obituaries

Jul 18, 2024

Gudalupe (Lupe) Rocha, of San Angelo, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born on December 16, 1934, in Reedville, TX, to parents Demetrio and Monica (Silva) Rocha. Lupe Rocha served in the United States Navy from 1956-1960. He was very involved in the catholic church, and his faith meant everything to him....

Jul 14, 2024

Linda Cumbie Gladden gained her Angel wings on July 14, 2024 while surrounded by her loving husband, 2 sons, sisters, and niece.

Linda was born on June 24, 1950 and is the daughter of Edward M Cumbie and Jane Luby Cumbie. She was raised on the family ranch at Bronte, TX along with her three...

Jul 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, not only did we lose a loved one, but we lost a friend to all. Erin Kay Porter McLaurin was in an ongoing battle with cancer for six years. She was born on June 23, 1981, in San Angelo, TX to Alvin Dale Porter and Vicky Lynn Porter. Erin graduated from Central High School in...

Jul 7, 2024

Paula Annette Sweeten (nee Davis) of San Angelo, Texas passed peacefully at home on July 7, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with ALS.

Paula was born in Seymour, Texas on November 12, 1953, to Nolan and Naydeen Davis. She graduated from Seymour High School and Tarleton State University, and later attended Texas Tech University. An accomplished horsewoman,...

Jul 6, 2024

Rebecca Ann Phillips, known as Becky, wife of local businessman John Phillips, passed away on July 6, 2024, after a brief illness. Becky was born on Christmas Day in 1939.

The following is her birth announcement:

A Xmas Belle

We have another which makes a pair

With pale blue...

Jul 5, 2024

Funeral services for Brenda Fay Tucker will take place at Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo, TX on Saturday July 13th, 2024, at 10:00am. There will be a celebration of life reception and service, followed by a luncheon.

Brenda Tucker was born on October 8th, 1956, in Kermit, TX to Faye and Wayne Wilson. She...

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley Ann Gieselman, 73, of San Angelo, TX was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 5, 2024. Shirley was born in Jacksonville, TX to Tex Cobb and Mary Dillon. She graduated as Valedictorian from Forsan High School in 1969, and she married her husband that same year. Her husband, John, was in the Air Force, and...

Jul 3, 2024

Janice Gail (Phillips) Watson, formerly of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away July 3, 2024, at the age of 83 years old in San Angelo, Texas, with her beloved husband and daughters by her side.

Janice was born to Herbert Lee and Neva (Moon) Phillips on October 15, 1940, in Centralia, Illinois. Life is easier when you have...

Jul 2, 2024

Bruce Wayne McKowen passed away unexpectedly on July 2nd, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas at the age of 66. Born on November 29th, 1957 in Sacramento, California, Bruce was the beloved son of Maurice McKowen and Amelia Pospisil.

Bruce’s childhood was filled with adventure and learning, growing up with his siblings Theresa, Karyne...

Jun 30, 2024

Stephen Lynn Shaw of San Angelo, Texas, passed away surrounded by his family on June 30, 2024, at age 75. A visitation will be from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 2 at Harper Funeral Home 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, TX. The funeral service will be Wednesday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m. at The Anglican Church of...

Jun 29, 2024

Donald Lee Stamps, 85, of San Angelo, TX, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2024, after a short illness. Donald was born on May 11th, 1939, in Newport, Arkansas, to Robin and Ruth Stamps and was a 1963 graduate of the University of Arkansas. Growing up in The Delta, Donald cultivated a love of the Blues and early Rock...

Jun 27, 2024

It is with heartfelt sadness that we lost a wonderful soul to cancer. Marcia passed peacefully with her brother James by her side. She was born in Odessa, Texas on March 26, 1958, and had a great early upbringing. She attended Gonzales Elementary, Nimitz Junior High and graduated from Permian High School in 1976. She loved being a Pepette...

Jun 26, 2024

Roger Dale Smith, 82, of San Angelo, Texas was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Roger was born on September 12, 1941, in Santa Anna, Texas to Otho and Irene (Carpenter) Smith. The family lived in Coleman County and later moved to San Angelo, Tom Green County where they made their home. Roger attended Lakeview...

Jun 25, 2024

Rosella "Sue" Larimore beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to many passed away in her home on June 25, 2024. She was born on August 25, 1940 to Claude Harrison (C.H.) Arrick and Jewell Arrick in Roscoe, Texas. She grew up in Big Spring, Texas and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1958. She attended Howard...

Jun 24, 2024

Layne Anthony Lubke went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born July 31, 2000, in San Angelo, Texas to Douglas Wayne and Elizabeth Lubke.

Layne was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rogelio and Teresa Lizardo, his uncles, Johnny Lizardo and John L. Swanson. He is survived by his...

Jun 22, 2024

Casey Lee Davis, 46, went to be with our Lord on June 22, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease. Casey was born on July 28, 1977, in El Paso, Texas, to parents Howard Lee Davis and Lois Ellen Simpson Davis. Casey graduated from Fabens High School. He attended Blinn College, Texas Tech University, and New Mexico...

Jun 20, 2024

Larry Alan Riemenschneider, 76, of Veribest, Texas was called from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Larry was born October 14, 1947, in Wall, Texas to Georgia (Holik) and Adolph Riemenschneider. The family moved to Veribest when Larry was five years old where he farmed, taught, led, and lived his life....

Jun 19, 2024

John L. Knight was born on October 30, 1935, in Danville, Illinois, to Ralph M. and Gwendolyn P. Knight. As the eldest of eight siblings: John (Jack), Richard (Dick), Loretta, Mary Elizabeth (Betsy), William (Bill), Kenneth, Edward (Ed), and Barbara (Barb), he led a full life.

After graduating from Bismarck Illinois High School in 1953,...

Jun 19, 2024

Julia Smyers, 97, formerly of Andrews and Odessa, TX, passed from this life, resting quietly at last. Born Julia Ann Planamento in Freeland, PA, on May 5, 1927. She was the fourth of nine siblings, born to Vincent and Theresa Norone Planamento.

She met and married Glen Smyers of Globe, Arizona at the end of World War...

Jun 16, 2024

Mario Duane Alvarez, born on March 4, 1958 went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the age of 66 surrounded by his family. He was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed. He enjoyed fishing, cheering on his favorite team the Redskins ( as he continued to call them )...