Harper Obituaries

James Travis "Jim" Caldwell

James Travis "Jim" Caldwell

April 30, 2016

Caldwell, James Travis “Jim”, 90, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2016 in San Angelo. Jim was born March 3, 1926 in Martin County, Texas to Rhuben Allen Caldwell and Mary Emma Reynolds Caldwell. Jim served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army during WWII, from 1944 to 1946....

Herman Clyde Mackey, Jr.

Herman Clyde Mackey, Jr.

April 30, 2016

In Loving Memory of Herman C. Mackey, Jr. Sunrise: January 23, 1941 – Sunset: April 30, 2016 On April 30, 2016, the curtain of Herman Clyde Mackey Junior’s life was closed. There will be no more wakeup calls, no more sports channels and no more checking up on everyone. No more seeing to everyone else’s needs when he had...

Jerry Allen Westbrook

Jerry Allen Westbrook

April 27, 2016

Jerry Allen Westbrook was a beloved father, husband, brother and friend. Most people knew him as J-Dub. He was a dedicated fighter of heart failure for 20 years and fought his last battle on April 27, 2016. He always stood firm in his beliefs, he was a wise man with a big heart. We are beyond grateful to have...

Irma Jean Davis "Miss A" Autrey

Irma Jean Davis "Miss A" Autrey

April 23, 2016

Irma Jean Davis “Miss A” Autrey, 68, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in San Angelo surrounded by her loving family. Irma Jean was born December 30, 1947 in Richmond, Texas to Jessie Clay Davis and Sephronio Sparks Davis. “Miss A” as everyone affectionately knew her, was a loving...

Betty Jane Boatman

Betty Jane Boatman

April 21, 2016

The earthly journey of Betty Jane Maness Boatman of Ozona (formerly of Many, La) ended on April 21, 2016. Betty was born 9-30-1933 in Callahan County, Tx to Allen Wilford and Willie Iris Lovell Maness. In high school, she was a cheerleader and an outstanding athlete. After graduating in Ozona, she married Kenneth Boatman. Betty had a strong devotion...

Roberta  L. Petrie

Roberta L. Petrie

April 20, 2016

Roberta L. Petrie, 79, of San Angelo, Texas, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Roberta was born February 15, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Winifred Richardson. Roberta, until her retirement, was an executive secretary at an international electronics firm in Schaumburg, Illinois. Until her death, she was active in the Catholic Daughters of Americas and Newtimers. Roberta was...

Dana Kay Shults Mccabe

Dana Kay Shults Mccabe

April 16, 2016

Dana Kay Shults McCabe passed away Friday, April 16, 2016 in San Angelo, Texas surrounded by her children that loved her dearly. Dana was born September 23, 1940 to James and Nedra Shults in Brownwood, Texas. She attended elementary and jr. high in Odessa, Texas and graduated high school from Grandfalls-Royalty. She married the love of her life, John...

Doris Schwartz Block

Doris Schwartz Block

April 14, 2016

Our beloved mother was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday morning, April 14, 2016 at the age of 89. Hardworking, dedicated to life, embodying Christian values, believing in education and fostering youth development are just a few words that describe the loving and compassionate person that was Doris Helen Schwartz Block. Doris was born November...

Glen Book

Glen Book

April 12, 2016

Glen Book, 64, of Miles, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2016 in San Angelo. Born in San Angelo, Texas, he was the second child of Alice and Richard Book. Glen was a graduate of Miles High School and attended Sul Ross University and Angelo State University. He was a career farmer who took pride in his ability...

Glyn Jameson

Glyn Jameson

April 11, 2016

Weldon “Glyn” Jameson age 68 of San Angelo is now walking in the pasture, with his Lord and savior, beside the still waters. He went home peacefully surrounded by family. Glyn was born April 23, 1947 in Roscoe TX, to Fred and Cornia Jameson. His grandparents were pioneers of ranching which spanned over 133 years. Glyn moved to San...

Mara Piotrowski

Mara Piotrowski

April 6, 2016

Mara Piotrowski, 98, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in San Angelo. Mara was born September 17, 1917 in Warsaw, Poland to General Aleksander Karnicki and Zofia Agapow Karnicki. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who devoted her life to her family. Her beautiful spirit and...

John Arthur "Johnny" Kelley

John Arthur "Johnny" Kelley

April 5, 2016

John Arthur "Johnny" Kelley, 62, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in San Angelo. Johnny was born May 1, 1963 in Fort Hood, Texas to Morris S. and Nell Hamrick Kelley. He lived in San Angelo for 25 years and was proud to be a part of his Mosaic Family. His...

Bernice Oualline Stephens Behrens

Bernice Oualline Stephens Behrens

March 28, 2016

Behrens, Bernice Oualline, 86, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016. Bernice was born September 5, 1929 in Elizabeth, Arkansas to George James and Clara Esta Cantrell Stephens. She grew up happily with her eight siblings in the Southern Ozark Mountains, attending school in nearby Viola, where she played on the basketball...

Birdie Langford

Birdie Langford

March 27, 2016

Birdie Langford, 98, was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord & Savior Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Birdie was born Sept. 11, 1917, the fifth of eight children, to George & Nancy Hogner in Barron, OK. Her father was full-blood Cherokee, and she was very proud of her Indian heritage. As a child she attended boarding school in order...

Earlo Smith

Earlo Smith

March 25, 2016

Earlo Smith, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed peacefully at his home on Good Friday, March 25. He was born on February 15, 1921 to Lewis and Noma Smith at Camp Verde, Texas. He was the seventh of nine children and attended school in Center Point, Texas, before working on the Davenport and Gallagher ranches. His...

Robert Edward Visney

Robert Edward Visney

March 18, 2016

Robert Edward Visney, 71, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on March 18th in San Angelo. Robert was born December 3, 1944 in Galesburg, Illinois to Rudolph Edward and Jeannette Bray Visney, but always considered himself a Texan as he was raised in Fort Worth. He graduated from California Polytechnic (Cal Poly) State University San Luis...

Bill J. "Coach" Purser

Bill J. "Coach" Purser

March 16, 2016

Coach Billy Joe “Bill” Purser gently passed from this life to the next Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born to Albert and Faye Lynch Purser December 26, 1923. He grew up in Trent, where the family farmed. After graduating from Trent High School, Bill worked on the farm until 1944 when he joined the Navy. He was in...

Martha Julia Dolan

Martha Julia Dolan

March 13, 2016

Martha Julia Dolan “Curly”, our beautiful loving mother, went peacefully to eternal rest on March 13, 2016. She was born in Arcadia, Florida on June 28, 1918 to John and Lina Christ. Martha came to west Texas in 1940 after she married Wayne Dolan in Wauchula, Florida. She was a founding charter member of The First Presbyterian Church of...

Norma Dorrice Beck

Norma Dorrice Beck

March 7, 2016

Beautiful, blessed, and beloved Norma Dorrice Hedgpeth Beck was born May 21,1927 in Hico, Texas, and passed from her earthly home on March 7, 2016 at the age of 88 to “dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” As the daughter of a public school teacher/administrator, Dorrice lived in several towns throughout central Texas during her childhood and...

Alta Marie Sparks Swafford

Alta Marie Sparks Swafford

March 4, 2016

Alta Marie Sparks Swafford, 91 years old, went to be with her maker on Friday, March 4, 2016. Ms. Swafford was born on April 11, 1924 in Rockingham, N.C to Edgar Herbert Sparks, Sr. and Ruth Lena Hatcher. She married Ernest Carroll Swafford, Sr. and they remained married for 67 years before his passing in December, 2015. She is...